Silver Fox question...

[carolinahomegrown]

I finally got some rabbits after finding what i thought was a good deal on some SFs. I was told they were 8 weeks old. I thought they were kind of small but bought a buck and doe. About a week later I found an add for some NZRs at 12 weeks and went to purchase a pair. HUGE difference in size, there is no way my little SFs are gonna grow that much in another 3 weeks. I am confused now because i can only assume the man lied about the age of the SF, but why......
I'm going to try to attach a pic of them. I put a standard brick in the cage for size comparison(closest thing I had that everyone knows the size of). What do you guys think?

Can't attach pic so here's a link

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[secuono]

Well, you have the wrong floor wire.
Size depends on genetics, not all lines give you fast growth, but then if they were fed a natural diet, they will be slow growing.
I don't think they lied about age, genetics and feed. You should of left if you didn't like the size or should of asked first before going out there.

 

[brentr]

Based on the pic with the bricks, and my own experience, I don't think your seller lied about age. You'll be surprised how much rabbits grow wk 8 - wk 12. Rabbits have growth spurts just like kids, in my experience. Looks like a good healthy rabbit to me. Don't give up hope!

I do agree with secuono: if your floor wire is 1" x 1" dimension, you really should change it out for 1" x 1/2" dimension. Your rabbits will be much more comfortable and less apt to have foot problems.

 

[sawfish99]

Actually, it appears to be 1/2" x 1/2" mesh. If you look at the brick, there are 16 squares along the length, which checks with an 8" brick. The wire is fine.

I agree with the others about the size of the rabbits. Just let them mature before you start breeding.

 

[carolinahomegrown]

Thanks for the replies. The floor IS 1/2" x 1/2", making the buns about 6", they fit in my palm. The pic was taken yesterday making them, according to who i got them from, 9-10 weeks. I was exited about them until I got the NZR, I know they are diffenent breeds but.... They are both meat breeds and I actually read a thread on here about the SF out performing NZ/Cals. They are healthy little rabbits, very bright and alert, always bouncing around the cage( the little blue doe likes to try to touch the ceiling). I do plan on letting them mature before breeding and then seeing how their offspring perform before making any kind of final decision. I just honestly feel like they are closer to 6-7 weeks old. Either way the kids and I are enjoying them and the NZRs, again thanks for the replies.