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ya lots of people say the full wild rabbit taste is too gamey/strong but the wild x meat rabbit cross is perfect.

what weight is she herself? the female kits will be in high demand.

VHD and myxomatosis

well as already mentioned, the wild blood makes the stock hardier to diseases, especially when rabbits are pastured. this is very important in europe as it can be a huge expence vacinating rabbits twice a year. meat quality is another reason. eventhough you will breed down in size the quality of...

yes i am in Europe. I know that it is not possible to cross the american cottontail to a domestic breed.

Thank you very much. great forum

yes I.M. that is one of the main reasons the cross is done. i have seen fully vaccinated domestic rabbits all wiped out by myxomatosis and. others that have a close wild ancestor survive outbreaks of the virus eventhough they wer in the same general area.

yes this is possible in any breed but very rare. does the rest of the rabbit look like a cali? it could be a throw back from a lop ancestor many generations ago.

yes some hay to dry up her stools and fresh water is crucial. give her plenty shade.

in the USA This cross would not be as benificial as it would be in Europe , probably not benificial at all. but here in europe it can be very benificial indeed, for a number of reasons. i am not a smart alec but i will stand up for myself if something i believe works is deemed not a smart or...

thank you for your reply and opinion. yes I am in Europe and I am smart and practical. If you wish for me to educate you on how it benefits my stock i will gladly let you know. hotever you seem like the type of person who knows it all already. thanks again.

when you bred the mother to the buck did you leave her in over night or did you have her mated on 2 seperate occasions in the one day?

I bred a wild rabbit to my does to improve the hardiness of by breeding stock as well as the meat quality. Although I bred down in size I still feel this blood will benefit my line. All kits are doing great and are just starting to eat solids. Does anyone else on here introduce wild blood from...

I bred a wild rabbit to my does to improve the hardiness of by breeding stock as well as the meat quality. Although I bred down in size I still feel this blood will benefit my line. All kits are doing great and are just starting to eat solids. Does anyone else on here introduce wild blood from...