Today I purchased two young bunnies, 10 weeks. The breeder's barn had zero air circulation - no windows, fans, etc. and the ammonia was overpowering. They seem otherwise healthy and the adults appeared okay. I'm just curious if there could be any hidden health issues from breathing in the...
Our litters are a month old now. Had 3 kindle within a day of each other but 1 mama got sick and we lost the kits. These other litters are doing great.
I posted earlier in the breeding forum that I was concerned 1 of my does had abandoned her kits. But so think she might be ill. When I checked everything this evening, the doe laid down, head on cage floor and seemed sick. Listless. She is 2 weeks post kindle. I've not dealt with a sick...
I've never had this issue before. Any advice appreciated! The doe is about 9-10 months, this is her first litter. She made a great nest and up until last 2 days has taken excellent care of the kits. I had noticed her kits are smaller and less active than those in the other 2 litters born at...
YouTube: Flat Wabbit Rabbitry
"Color Genetics 101 Series"
Its several 10-15 min videos explaining each locus and he shows examples of the color or pattern using his rabbits.
It's very well done. Take notes!
You're getting 30??
I usually breed Rex but these are crossed. 1. Cali doe, Rex buck. 2. Rex doe, Champagne d'Argent buck. 3. Rex doe, NZ buck.
The Rex grow out slowly so I'm looking to see who does best this summer in grow pens. Will continue with pure Rex's too because I love them.
This is a really nice build! Good job!
I'm happy to see others go thru many of the same process we do when tackling a project. Haha! Our go-to phrase is: "it's not a project unless there's blood" lol and inevitably, something somewhere ends up scratched, knicked, jabbed, etc and one of us is...
What specifically are you feeding?
Adult bucks, open does get Manna PRO 16% pellets and Timothy hay.
Nursing mamas and kits get Manna GRO pellets I believe it's 18%; Calf Manna. Kits get some alfalfa hay.
What are you adding to supplement it?
Kale. Lots of kale.
apple, banana, carrot, broccoli...
I agree with above about weather. While 2nd location sounds better my first thought was "what about when its below 0 and snowing" lol, because I deal with that all winter. Maybe you're in a better location.