Recent content by Denise K.

Some have names, some have numbers. Even some that have official names are called by there numbers! 30 and 94 were always known by there ear number (even though they had registered names) Generally my bucks have a name if they come from another breeder I just call that buck by the breeders...

We have shown both Californians and New Zealands in meat pen classes with the kids. We help many of the 4-H kids in the area with meat pens. At 5 weeks I like those kits to be hitting the 2 pound mark (usually if they are at least 1 1/2 pounds they will make a smaller fryer and will fall into...

I use Purina feed exclusively. They will stand behind there product. I use the Fibre 3 on the Florida Whites and Havanas. The New Zealand and Californians are on the Professional (Grey)/Show (Blue). Even in this cold weather no problems with the does kindling. Had 8 kindle 3 weeks ago and 7...

Good Job!! It is a great feeling to win a Best In Show. My daughter and I won 2 BIS last month with a Florida White (double show) That was so exciting to win twice on the smae day! I know we are still smiling about it! :D

Californians will get this grey color as kits. It is called nest box frost. You are allowed to show them in meatclasses with the nestbox frosting. If you show in the junior classes the frost must be gone (they molt this and it comes back white) If they have it as a junior they will be DQ...

Some does just like to remodel their nestboxes. All mine are wood with metal trim. Yet they they still seem to be able to chew some! I have an assigned nest box to each doe, which they use for their lifetime. When that doe leaves the production line I replace the box. I clean the boxes...