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I tend to separate everyone out by about 8 weeks to avoid scuffling and to give mama a rest. I let one litter go a little closer to 12 weeks and one particularly neurotic little doe began overgrooming her dam and siblings so vigorously that, when I came back to feed later that day, I noticed...

If they're being stubborn, seriously just go with a pyrethrin treatment. You can get it just about anywhere and it takes between 4-6 drops per ear to knock those horrible little suckers out in about 24 hours. Several studies have shown that it's perfectly fine in livestock and on plants intended...

My hubs made this for dinner last night and it was fantastic! He wanted to kick up the flavor an extra notch, so he replaced the black pepper with a little red pepper for a smoky, slightly warmer taste. So. Good.

I'm adding the American Chinchilla to my herd very soon, and moving away from the meat mutts to a breed that is notable for its good production of both meat and fur. I am purchasing my trio from a show breeder, as I want an animal that I can put on the table in more than one way. :D I find...

There are plenty of stain removing sprays available for horses that will take pee stains out of just about anything. Most formulas don't require rinsing, though I usually do. Here's a few you might find at your local feed or tack store: Shapley's Easy-Out ShowSheen Stain Remover & Whitener...

Did you only plant one blueberry bush? Blueberries bushes really don't thrive unless they're planted in multiples because they require buddies to pollinate. They also like a fairly acidic soil (around 5ish on the pH scale, if I remember correctly) and LOVE rich organic matter. Of course, with...

Boy, my Silver Fox doe was a witch! A little grouchy her first time, but we gave her a pass because she had big litters that grew out to a nice dress weight very rapidly. The second time, she was a growling, boxing mess! She actually trampled three of her kits to death in her fervor to attack me...

I thought the hair loss was fairly odd, too, but it could be attributed to the fact that she made an absolute mess of everyone and everything during the first treatment. We had olive oil everywhere. Ack! I've used olive oil, sweet oil (commonly used for human ear infections), canola oil, and...

I usually just save the belly flaps for my dogs, who go completely bonkers over whatever bunny bits I bring them after a butcher session. I may have to reserve them for an attempt at jerky, though! I think I'll probably go the very simple salt-and-pepper route with mine, since I'm a savory kinda...

MSD, you are my hero! :cheer1:

I picked up the pyrethrin after unsuccessfully attempting to treat a doe's mite issues with various oils over the course of a couple of weeks. All I succeeded in doing was ruining a couple of shirts when she'd shake her head and sling oil all over the place. Weirdly enough, I also noted that she...

I like to purchase loose trace mineral salt and offer it in a small crock, since it's less likely to corrode my galvanized wire.

I have no idea about the efficacy or ethics of using WD-40 as an ear mite treatment, but I do know that you can get a bottle of pyrethrin ear mite medication very cheaply at most farm supply stores. It takes about 4-6 drops per affected ear and clears things up in about 24 hours. I don't have an...

I would separate them, as they can become aggressive toward one another with kits in the nest box. You should also be prepared for the possibility that they may no longer be suitable cage-mates after kindling. All rabbits are different, of course, but some just don't readjust to paired living...

Whew! Thank goodness!