The best way to get started raising rabbits is to talk to a breeder. The arba (American Rabbit Breeders Association) at www.arba.net can help you find some breeders in your area. To pick a breed you need to decide if you want better meat or better fur, for the best meat with less work you should pick two different breeds of the same body type and size category and raise a barn of mutts. The mutts tend to have less genetic problems and are more resistent to disease, however their pelts won't have the nice markings a straight breed does which can lower the value. Talk to several breeders if possible and check out the reputation of the breeder you wish to buy from. If you buy animals that have already been infected with a chronic disease (such as snuffles) you could end up losing your entire breeding population before you even get started. As for hutches you will need plans that reflect both the size of the rabbits you choose and the climate you live in. If the hutches are going to be outside you need to make sure that the wind can't blow rain or snow into the hutch and that there is adequete shade for the hutch during the hot months of the year. Indoor hutches are much more simple but you must make sure that there is adequete ventalation for the rabbits. The biggest question with indoor hutches is wire or wood. Wood is cheaper and easier to build for most people but it is harder to sanitize as the rabbit urine containing potential infectious diseases will soak into the walls and floor. Wire is generally easier to clean and keep the smell down (especially if you can afford the plastic trays) but can cause sore hocks if the wire gets dirty.(posted 9678 days ago)Okay I have rambled on long enough. If you have anymore questions feel free to e-mail me directly. If I can't answer your question I know people who can.