Raising rabbits and chickens in NY

[Jean Derby]

Ok. Out of the 13 babies (we found an extremely tiny one) we now have 8. I don't think she could feed all 12. And so today's count was 8.I changed the nest bedding and put the hair back in place after removing the smelly deceased. I feel like maybe I could have helped even though alot I have read says otherwise. I hope the remaining balance of the babys will continue to grow. They are furry and chubby and wiggly all over. And beautiful fur colors.

 

[DutchBunny03]

For next time you breed, you may want to breed the does two at a time. That way, you can foster off the does from a very large litter, like the one you just had, to the other doe, who may have a smaller litter. Before fostering kits, make sure the kits from both litters are within a couple days of each other. You may want to put a little vanilla extract on the nose of the doe you are fostering the kits to, but many people have found that unnecessary.

 

[Jean Derby]

We bred the American chinchillas but it wasn't successful. Maybe next time.

 

[DutchBunny03]

Next time you mate, you may want to palpate the does. You must palpate within 12-14 days of gestation, though. Here is a link on palpating: https://www.arba.net/PDFs/palpation.pdf

 

[DutchBunny03]

How old are your Chinchillas? My friend has a Chinchilla mix, and they have very beautiful coats.