Lionhead Rabbit Thread

[Ms. Research]

here are two of my babies from last year


http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/2913_my_chickens_876.jpg

Absolutely precious! Thanks for sharing!

K

 

[1Chick Magnet]

here are two of my babies from last year


http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/2913_my_chickens_876.jpg

Absolutely precious! Thanks for sharing!

K

you are welcome. all baby bunnies are so cute.

 

[1Chick Magnet]

does anyone know anything about genetics? I am trying to figure out what I would get if I bred a harlequin to a broken chocolate.

 

[Ms. Research]

does anyone know anything about genetics? I am trying to figure out what I would get if I bred a harlequin to a broken chocolate.

Harlequins are solid versions of the Broken Pattern called Tri-Color. So it would be White (solid) and Black and Orange making it Tri. Broken Chocolate would be two colors, white and chocolate. I think you would get more black/orange than browns because bb is recessive to B which black and orange are.

The E gene is what you need to really focus on. Harlequin needs an ej. ej is dominate over just e, but is hidden by E.

Once you have the line (ej) do not breed with anything not ee. You will get Tri's and Broken.

But Black always dominates brown. But kits could get the Bb gene, then bred to another with a bb gene, you could get the chocolate.


K

eta: No expert. Just started learning myself.

 

[1Chick Magnet]

does anyone know anything about genetics? I am trying to figure out what I would get if I bred a harlequin to a broken chocolate.

Harlequins are solid versions of the Broken Pattern called Tri-Color. So it would be White (solid) and Black and Orange making it Tri. Broken Chocolate would be two colors, white and chocolate. I think you would get more black/orange than browns because bb is recessive to B which black and orange are.

The E gene is what you need to really focus on. Harlequin needs an ej. ej is dominate over just e, but is hidden by E.

Once you have the line (ej) do not breed with anything not ee. You will get Tri's and Broken.

But Black always dominates brown. But kits could get the Bb gene, then bred to another with a bb gene, you could get the chocolate.


K

eta: No expert. Just started learning myself.

I think I need the genetics for dummies explaination
the harlequin is the doe
my buck choices are
broken chocolate
broken black
blue eyed white
black
blue
broken chestnut
tortiseshell

which buck would you use?

 

[Ms. Research]

does anyone know anything about genetics? I am trying to figure out what I would get if I bred a harlequin to a broken chocolate.

Harlequins are solid versions of the Broken Pattern called Tri-Color. So it would be White (solid) and Black and Orange making it Tri. Broken Chocolate would be two colors, white and chocolate. I think you would get more black/orange than browns because bb is recessive to B which black and orange are.

The E gene is what you need to really focus on. Harlequin needs an ej. ej is dominate over just e, but is hidden by E.

Once you have the line (ej) do not breed with anything not ee. You will get Tri's and Broken.

But Black always dominates brown. But kits could get the Bb gene, then bred to another with a bb gene, you could get the chocolate.


K

eta: No expert. Just started learning myself.

I think I need the genetics for dummies explaination
the harlequin is the doe
my buck choices are
broken chocolate
broken black
blue eyed white
black
blue
broken chestnut
tortiseshell

which buck would you use?

I would go with the broken black. Playing it safe sticking with the Black family. But also if you go with the broken chocolate, you could also get a chocolate out of it if your Harlequin doe is Bb. Chocolate is bb. Could get bb kit. Or it could show up second generation.

Just as long as the broken (black or chocolate) has a ee in his Extension. A Big E dominates over any e.

K

 

[TherapyBunnies]

here are two of my babies from last year


http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/2913_my_chickens_876.jpg

Very nice looking lionhead kits.

 

[TherapyBunnies]

I am so excited... I found another lionhead breeder that enjoys talking lionheads within an. hour of me. I also found a local farm supply store willing to buy my extra (pet) stock. I showed the mmanager pics of my furry guys & she was eased with them. I've seen dutcht & other meat rabbits. So I am glad to spread the lnhead bug to others in the area. I am relieved about continuing to breed especially with the firt litter having 7 live kits. Sorry abt the spellling... on my android & its not easy to correct them. Ill post some new picks of the babies when I can get on a computer.

 

[Ms. Research]

I am so excited... I found another lionhead breeder that enjoys talking lionheads within an. hour of me. I also found a local farm supply store willing to buy my extra (pet) stock. I showed the mmanager pics of my furry guys & she was eased with them. I've seen dutcht & other meat rabbits. So I am glad to spread the lnhead bug to others in the area. I am relieved about continuing to breed especially with the firt litter having 7 live kits. Sorry abt the spellling... on my android & its not easy to correct them. Ill post some new picks of the babies when I can get on a computer.

Congratulations on finding someone to talk to about your lionheads and breeding program. Kudos on finding a place for your pet quality lionheads.

Can't wait to see the pics of the babies.

K

 

[1Chick Magnet]

Harlequins are solid versions of the Broken Pattern called Tri-Color. So it would be White (solid) and Black and Orange making it Tri. Broken Chocolate would be two colors, white and chocolate. I think you would get more black/orange than browns because bb is recessive to B which black and orange are.

The E gene is what you need to really focus on. Harlequin needs an ej. ej is dominate over just e, but is hidden by E.

Once you have the line (ej) do not breed with anything not ee. You will get Tri's and Broken.

But Black always dominates brown. But kits could get the Bb gene, then bred to another with a bb gene, you could get the chocolate.


K

eta: No expert. Just started learning myself.

I think I need the genetics for dummies explaination
the harlequin is the doe
my buck choices are
broken chocolate
broken black
blue eyed white
black
blue
broken chestnut
tortiseshell

which buck would you use?

I would go with the broken black. Playing it safe sticking with the Black family. But also if you go with the broken chocolate, you could also get a chocolate out of it if your Harlequin doe is Bb. Chocolate is bb. Could get bb kit. Or it could show up second generation.

Just as long as the broken (black or chocolate) has a ee in his Extension. A Big E dominates over any e.

K

hi K--I'm with you right up to the e--what color does it stand for?
the broken choc and broken black are father and son. the black being the son out of a solid blue doe.
the solid black buck I have is out of a broken blue chinchilla doe and a black buck who throws siamese sable. he is a half brother to the 2 little ones I just posted a picture of.