breeding

  1. Kaye

    Kaye's bunny journal

    I've had rabbits before, but it has been a long time since I've had more than one at a time. We got my buck, Thumper, three, almost four years ago and I got him a doe two months back, Blossom. I was told that she didn't take care of her litters. They had a litter of nice, healthy kits and...
  2. Green Acres Farm

    What % of inbred is too much?

    Looking on the ADGA genetics site and was wondering what % of inbred is too much on people's opinion. I know it's different for each scenario, but any guidelines? @OneFineAcre @Southern by choice @Goat Whisperer @Fullhousefarm
  3. Green Acres Farm

    Green Acres Farm - LA

    We got into goats a little over a year ago, and in our herd of 16, 6 (yes, 6) are bucks...:th:th:th Unfortunately, only one is a good quality, registered buck (a Saanen). AND, there are two sets of pretty much identical twins... Anyways, if I can get rid of the rest of the bucks, I can get a...
  4. St1ckyBun

    Newbie question: Best way to get does bred...?

    Ok so I convinced hubby to allow me to get a couple ND does next spring (SRSLY YEA!) And I am clearing land and hubby is working on a building and fencing. But the next obvious question is what to do about breeding them? I am planning on investing in my herd and getting quality does. I have a...
  5. raeleigh26

    Balls anyone?

    Wasn't sure where to post this, and I'm sorry I didn't get a pic. .... I've seen buck rabbits as they age, their testicles hang a bit looser.... But. ...in routine nail clipping today, my daughter freaked out over my primary buck, jack.....seriously awkward. ... When flipped over on his back...
  6. T

    Line breeding. NEED HELP

    Hi there, I just bought 2 Hampshire pigs, same dad different moms,they arent ready to breed yet, but when they are can I breed them? I've done a little research and it looks like a hit or miss, I just need some opinions so just let me know. Thanks!
  7. LukeMeister

    Rabbit Pregnancy Problem

    I have a 1 1/2 year old dutch rabbit who is 21 days pregnant (this is her second pregnancy). I palpated her around day 10, and I felt 2 or 3 babies. now she has started losing weight and eating less. I palpated her again and they felt small and hard like rocks. Did they die inside her? (I'm new...
  8. S

    Breeding a Breeding Pair of Guinea Hogs

    I have a breeding pair and I think they are nearly full grown but how will I know when the female is pregnant? She's the one with the blue eartag.
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