Kits in the box (s)

[lastfling]

Well both my Tan girls came thru. My black had 3 Sunday night/Monday morning - 2 of which survived. The 3rd, may have been squashed by the doe as it was up in the front of the box, buried under the straw and shavings. The other (2) are doing good so far (fingers crossed) as this is the doe I've been having issues with - 5 breedings to date with these 2 to show so far. My chocolate sure pulled the fur last night, as there was a small mountain in the box this morning when I checked before leaving for work. When I pull the box out and dug in, there were 4 little ones kickin and squirming in the back and a 5th one dead about midway back. I'm suspecting it too may have been squashed. I'll post pics when I have a chance. Mornings are tight, as I only have a chance to check water and general state of rabbitry before leaving for work at 6.

 

[Rabbitshower101]

It Feels good to know that you Does Had kits and the kits are safe and sound <3

 

[Ms. Research]

Congratulations!

Hoping all is well. Can't wait to see pics of the little ones.

K

 

[lastfling]

As of this morning, all is good. I did discover yesterday evening that I mis-counted yesterday morning and my Chocolate Tan had 5 live ones in the nest instead of the 4 I originally thought.

 

[Ms. Research]

As of this morning, all is good. I did discover yesterday evening that I mis-counted yesterday morning and my Chocolate Tan had 5 live ones in the nest instead of the 4 I originally thought.

That's a good surprise. So glad all is well.

And have to ask for pics if you could. Would love to see what a Chocolate Tan looks like.

K

 

[lastfling]

Ms Research this is a picture of Maye - my Chocolate Tan. Beside her is one of her kits (a Black) from an earlier litter. I'll get some pics of the current litter soonest. Thanks Warren

 

[Ms. Research]

Wow, very impressive bunny. Love both the brown and the black.

How big do they get? Are they a medium size bunny or is it a large? I think I've read that tans are in the medium range.

Can't wait to see the current litter you have.

K

 

[lastfling]

Tan's are considered a medium rabbits in the range of 4-6 lbs when mature. The Chocolate and my Black buck are on the lower end of the range, both slightly over 4 lbs and both approx 1.5 yrs old. My Black doe is slightly larger at about 5 lb give or take and also slightly older 2 yrs this month. I just acquired the Tan's in July of this year and have really enjoyed them. They are curious as all get out and active. Some say an experienced handler is needed and they are not for the young / inexperienced, but after a small period of adjustment my herd and I have come to an agreement. They love to be scratched on the head/behind ears, but when you first put your hand in a cage, you better be watching to see what mood the doe's are in. Most times they poke their heads out, but others they want to grunt/growl/box and in the case of the Chocolate nip. Once they're out of the cage they fine. The black doe is extremely defensive of her young, but with a little oatmeal as a distraction, no problem in removing the box for inspection and returning it. The buck is just a laid back cool headed dude. Never an issue with him. Most times when I'm in the rabbitry (8x12 shed) I open his cage door and he's out on the floor running around stirring the others up. I plan on showing, but have not yet, as I wanted to breed some of my own stock to start. That along with work, etc. have made it hard to do at the moment, although the jr buck in the picture is one I want to get on the table just to see what I have.

 

[Ms. Research]

Tan's are considered a medium rabbits in the range of 4-6 lbs when mature. The Chocolate and my Black buck are on the lower end of the range, both slightly over 4 lbs and both approx 1.5 yrs old. My Black doe is slightly larger at about 5 lb give or take and also slightly older 2 yrs this month. I just acquired the Tan's in July of this year and have really enjoyed them. They are curious as all get out and active. Some say an experienced handler is needed and they are not for the young / inexperienced, but after a small period of adjustment my herd and I have come to an agreement. They love to be scratched on the head/behind ears, but when you first put your hand in a cage, you better be watching to see what mood the doe's are in. Most times they poke their heads out, but others they want to grunt/growl/box and in the case of the Chocolate nip. Once they're out of the cage they fine. The black doe is extremely defensive of her young, but with a little oatmeal as a distraction, no problem in removing the box for inspection and returning it. The buck is just a laid back cool headed dude. Never an issue with him. Most times when I'm in the rabbitry (8x12 shed) I open his cage door and he's out on the floor running around stirring the others up. I plan on showing, but have not yet, as I wanted to breed some of my own stock to start. That along with work, etc. have made it hard to do at the moment, although the jr buck in the picture is one I want to get on the table just to see what I have.

Thanks for the info on Tans. I think with any breed inexperience is an issue, but once like you say, you and your rabbits come to an agreement, you are a good road to success.

Definitely get that Jr. on the table when you have the time. Now that you have your own stock, it would be a "feather in your cap" to get a good review of your own stock.

Wishing you the best with your Herd. Will look forward to more posts and definitely more pics.

Very handsome rabbits.

K

 

[Chickie2378]

I thought I read KIDS in a box. Expecting baby goats in some kind of box as a cute pic.



pretty rabbit pic
love the coloring