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Bottom and short sides are up. Not sure how to do the front w/the doors...
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Hey! Dang near done! One door is squared, the other is off. Idk if I should tear it apart and retry or just leave it and figure a way to attach it...lol. Gonna get piano hinges, spray paint and then paint the left over bits tomorrow and I'm ready for rabbits!
Now, if only I could FIND rabbits close by... :/
Now, if only I could FIND rabbits close by... :/
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I'd leave it and figure out how to attach the second door. Also need to remove the wood/earth contact at the legs. That will help avoid the wooden legs rotting faster. Put bricks or something underneath the legs to stop the water from wicking up the leg and rotting the wood faster.secuono said:
But looks great. Yes, and it will be tough finding the rabbits you need. Finding out that myself. Lots out there but do your research for what YOU want.
Good Luck. Look forward to seeing more.
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There is someone in berrysville, virginia selling, silver fox, californian and new zealands.
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Done! Well, needs paint here and there and I may add a board or two and what not, but that's all just extras, not needed.
Got a pair of Silver Fox rabbits from a lady in Reva. They are 6mo and she is 2lbs heavier than him! She was telling me how her NZ are mean and jumpy and the SF are far more calm, so that's what I went with, plus they are far prettier to look at!
Got a pair of Silver Fox rabbits from a lady in Reva. They are 6mo and she is 2lbs heavier than him! She was telling me how her NZ are mean and jumpy and the SF are far more calm, so that's what I went with, plus they are far prettier to look at!
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I'll buy some pavers or something tomorrow for the legs to sit on.Ms. Research said:I'd leave it and figure out how to attach the second door. Also need to remove the wood/earth contact at the legs. That will help avoid the wooden legs rotting faster. Put bricks or something underneath the legs to stop the water from wicking up the leg and rotting the wood faster.secuono said:
But looks great. Yes, and it will be tough finding the rabbits you need. Finding out that myself. Lots out there but do your research for what YOU want.
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that just makes me mad. I have been trying for 6 months to get a pair or trio of silver fox. Grrrr....
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I'm sure if you want them from this lady, she will have more soon.20kidsonhill said:that just makes me mad. I have been trying for 6 months to get a pair or trio of silver fox. Grrrr....
http://charlottesville.craigslist.org/grd/2508761578.html
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I looked up the location, 1 1/2 hour drive, not bad considering I have been on a waiting list with someone for 6 months in Maryland, 5 hours one way.secuono said:I'm sure if you want them from this lady, she will have more soon.20kidsonhill said:that just makes me mad. I have been trying for 6 months to get a pair or trio of silver fox. Grrrr....
http://charlottesville.craigslist.org/grd/2508761578.html
Can you tell me what she had as far as breeding stock goes? Did she just have a couple or is she able to offer a nice pair or trio?
Did she seem pretty experienced and did any showing with them?
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IMHO 20kidson, I'd call myself. As a livestock breeder, whatever the breed, you would know what to ask and know more than the average person starting out. Also you would know what to ask about the line of breeding. Just my opinion.20kidsonhill said:I looked up the location, 1 1/2 hour drive, not bad considering I have been on a waiting list with someone for 6 months in Maryland, 5 hours one way.secuono said:I'm sure if you want them from this lady, she will have more soon.20kidsonhill said:that just makes me mad. I have been trying for 6 months to get a pair or trio of silver fox. Grrrr....
http://charlottesville.craigslist.org/grd/2508761578.html
Can you tell me what she had as far as breeding stock goes? Did she just have a couple or is she able to offer a nice pair or trio?
Did she seem pretty experienced and did any showing with them?
Also another opinion thrown out there for you, I would look more into meat than show for your Silver Foxes. If there are not many ARBA shows in your area (read your response on another thread) why go purebred. I don't blame you regarding the driving part. Most of the shows I found on the ARBA were in OH, PA, 2 in New Jersey. I don't even know if I want to start driving that far. Expense of gas.
To Secuono, glad to see the bunnies in your newly built hutch.
