I would guess black would turn to red. Buck was White/Red mix. Buck's genes are tend to override doe's. So solid red. Or until you actually see. White/Red.autumnprairie said:they all seem to be alive still not sure how many I have counted 6 but there are still more where I was counting and on the left side too maybe 8-12 but I am guessing out of the 6 most had black bodies not pink so does give any idea on color? I want to see them all now but hard to on how we have there cages set up.
ps these are my meat rabbits I am not suppossed to get attached
sorry I may have put that backwards.Ms. Research said:I would guess black would turn to red. Buck was White/Red mix. Buck's genes are tend to override doe's. So solid red. Or until you actually see. White/Red.autumnprairie said:they all seem to be alive still not sure how many I have counted 6 but there are still more where I was counting and on the left side too maybe 8-12 but I am guessing out of the 6 most had black bodies not pink so does give any idea on color? I want to see them all now but hard to on how we have there cages set up.
ps these are my meat rabbits I am not suppossed to get attached
But just learning myself about rabbit genetics, I could be completely wrong. Took a shot. Can't wait to hear when you really get a look.
The rabbitry I bought my first rabbits from was in Maine SunShine Rabbitry I think it was, he taught us a lot about how to pick my does and how to sex them and the lines I want for my meat rabbits.Ms. Research said:Kit's may have her coloring. Hoping they have her built as well. Not even close to an expert on spotting a "meat brick" but I think she's one.
Congratulations and continued success with your Doe.
It's really good to find a breeder that is willing to help out by not just selling quality stock but giving you the knowledge to be successful in your venture.autumnprairie said:The rabbitry I bought my first rabbits from was in Maine SunShine Rabbitry I think it was, he taught us a lot about how to pick my does and how to sex them and the lines I want for my meat rabbits.Ms. Research said:Kit's may have her coloring. Hoping they have her built as well. Not even close to an expert on spotting a "meat brick" but I think she's one.
Congratulations and continued success with your Doe.
He does NZ, Californians and there mixes, and a few others, but the main reason he like the mixes you get a longer and thicker loin and californians throw more kits on average and more docile than the NZ doe
Black skin usually means black fur...pink skin can mean white, red, or any number of light colors. Usually, if a rabbit is going to be of the 'broken' variety, you will see this reflected in the skin color as well. Your white rabbit could be carrying ANY kind of color variation as the REW (red eyed white) gene covers up any other colors in that rabbit's genetic mix and does not allow them to be expressed. So, in theory, a white rabbit can have babies of any color that happens to be anywhere in their background.autumnprairie said:I went out and snuck a peek
they all seem to be alive still not sure how many I have counted 6 but there are still more where I was counting and on the left side too maybe 8-12 but I am guessing out of the 6 most had black bodies not pink so does give any idea on color? I want to see them all now but hard to on how we have there cages set up.
ps these are my meat rabbits I am not suppossed to get attached
Thanks for the advice and I will let him know.oneacrefarm said:Black skin usually means black fur...pink skin can mean white, red, or any number of light colors. Usually, if a rabbit is going to be of the 'broken' variety, you will see this reflected in the skin color as well. Your white rabbit could be carrying ANY kind of color variation as the REW (red eyed white) gene covers up any other colors in that rabbit's genetic mix and does not allow them to be expressed. So, in theory, a white rabbit can have babies of any color that happens to be anywhere in their background.autumnprairie said:I went out and snuck a peek
they all seem to be alive still not sure how many I have counted 6 but there are still more where I was counting and on the left side too maybe 8-12 but I am guessing out of the 6 most had black bodies not pink so does give any idea on color? I want to see them all now but hard to on how we have there cages set up.
ps these are my meat rabbits I am not suppossed to get attached
I cannot stress this enough...you need to get into that nest and remove all the babies and do a thorough count. There could be dead ones on the bottom or squished in the sides. If they start to rot, you will lose your litter. Also, you need to make sure they are being fed, and that means picking them up and looking for full bellies. Properly caring for a litter does not mean that you are "getting attached." Good rabbit care includes hands on time, every day, for every rabbit. Especially for those who are new to rabbits. This would not work for a big commercial rabbitry (1000+ rabbits) but for small home rabbitries, it is essential. Rabbits are good at hiding injuries and illnesses, they have to be in the wild. Maybe your hubs needs to read up a little on rabbit care. Do you have any books? Raising Rabbits the Modern Way by Anna Kanable is a good one.
Congrats on the babies!
Shannon
