What is Bunny?
Rabbits, also known as bunnies or bunny rabbits, are small mammals in the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha.
Oryctolagus cuniculus includes the European rabbit species and its descendants, the world’s 305 breeds of domestic rabbit.
Below Are The Top Bunny Shops In South Africa
Gabi Rabbits
Address: 1876, Homestead Apple Orchards AH, De Deur, 1876
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Fri
Phone: 081 765 0469
Petworld XXL N1 City
Address: Value Centre, Nathan Mallach St, N1 City, Cape Town, 7460
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Fri
Phone: 021 595 1985
Pigeon and Bird
Address: 216 Voortrekker Rd, Vasco Estate, Cape Town, 7460
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Fri
Phone: 021 591 7591
How much does a rabbit cost in South Africa?
Rabbits are slaughtered at between 2 kg to 2.5kg and each raw unit costs between R55 to R150. But you shouldn’t start too small, one expert advises.
How do I adopt a rabbit in South Africa?
Contact a rescue in your area from our approved list below or visit the Bunny Huggers South Africa Rehome Page.
We created the Bunny Huggers South Africa Rehome Page to help network bunnies in need of homes and/or lost and found bunnies.
How do I start a rabbit business?
How to Start a Rabbit Farming Business
Select a Space For Your Rabbitry.
Get a Mentor.
Know The Breeds of Rabbit.
Choose the Right cage size.
Feeding Of Rabbits.
Rabbits Need Fresh Water Daily.
Environmental Care.
Establish A Ready Market.
Is a rabbit a good business?
Rabbits are cute and fluffy and often thought of as pets. In other countries, they are also considered a cheap and nutritious source of meat, one that can net a fine profit for the farmer that raises them.
Is there a market for rabbits in South Africa?
About 80% of South Africa’s rabbit meat is destined for export markets while only 20% is consumed domestically (Thulo, 2020).
Domestic consumption of rabbit meat is still low and the local market is still in its infancy stages of development.