Promise Acre: Our Journey

[promiseacres]

Another bunny show, got another bunny. This one is for my little helper and is her size. meet wonder bolt, 4 month old polish buck.
my new buck gets here tomorrow...
It was a double show and I had the only vlops, so they all 3 were placed 1 in their classes, Demaris being BOV, and Twilight and Sampson each getting a BOB and BOS.
DH is talking of trying to become self employed... trying how that could work with me currently a SAHM and Littles at home, among many other things. He has tons of skills and has a degree as a diesel ag equipment technician. Plus he wants to make hay, cut wood, he also is a very good builder. No easy answers. But God provides.

 

[Hens and Roos]

Looks like your little helper is excited! So cute!

 

[ragdollcatlady]

Love the little helper!

Your vlops are really beautiful!

Even though we weren't breeding, when my son showed rabbits, I learned alot about the breed confirmation for our fuzzy lops, by the show results.

 

[samssimonsays]

COngrats on the newest addition and show placings! And what an adorable little helper

 

[promiseacres]

Another show, another BOB and BOS for my velveteens. Jocelyns polish got 2 2nd placings. Took Holly hoping to entice her about breeding, still no interest. I gave her a nest box just in case which she promptly used as a litter box going to try George with her.... maybe she just doesn't like Winston. I know Winston is ok as Alena is nesting, due this weekend! 3 or 4 people inquired about bunnies at the show. So it would be very good if I can convince Holly and Twilight that fall is an ok time to hook up.

 

[samssimonsays]

Congratulations on the show placings! That is great news!

I was told once by a breeder that rabbits can be picky on who they breed with. I've experienced it with several does, they do not take with just any buck. I had one who after a year of trying to get babies with a Buck took after one try with a different Buck. Some are just not compatible.

I was also told apple cider vinegar in their water can help get them in the mood. I've never tried it but it could be worth a shot.

 

[Hens and Roos]

Congrats on the show!

 

[promiseacres]

Congratulations on the show placings! That is great news!

I was told once by a breeder that rabbits can be picky on who they breed with. I've experienced it with several does, they do not take with just any buck. I had one who after a year of trying to get babies with a Buck took after one try with a different Buck. Some are just not compatible.

I was also told apple cider vinegar in their water can help get them in the mood. I've never tried it but it could be worth a shot.

they have been getting BOSS and ACV for over a month... gave the two I am trying to breed raspberry leaves today.
Of course poor Twilight is just scared... her first time. I am going to keep their lights for 12 plus hours on too see if that helps... may be Holly is more seasonal... if so she better plan on being pregnant all next spring.

 

[samssimonsays]

Fingers crossed for you! Have you tried swapping them into the bucks cages and bucks into theirs to get used to their smells? I know if mine don't want to breed,there is NO reasoning with them. Nothing will help aside from getting them at the right time. With a couple of my non aggressive does I have left them with the buck for a couple weeks. But it is not every doe that I can do that with, nor every Buck.

 

[promiseacres]

Fingers crossed for you! Have you tried swapping them into the bucks cages and bucks into theirs to get used to their smells? I know if mine don't want to breed,there is NO reasoning with them. Nothing will help aside from getting them at the right time. With a couple of my non aggressive does I have left them with the buck for a couple weeks. But it is not every doe that I can do that with, nor every Buck.

Yes, even their genitals are showing ready... at this point just going to keep trying. I think it's just a matter of time with Twilight. Holly I really do not know... she's about 15 months, had 2 prior litters... wasn't planning on winter kits but... she needs to earn her keep!