Recent content by Echobird

I've found hay on craig's list. Just put in your city or area name and then search for hay in the FARM & GARDEN section of FOR SALE.

A little more info: I'm planning on buying 3 does (sisters) and 1 buck this summmer or fall. If the does are 8-10 weeks old when I get them, they wont have litters until spring or early summer most likely. I 'll be able to buy first cutting hay by then so I'm thinking of buying enough for 4...

I'd like to feed my NZW rabbits(when I get them)alfalfa hay and grass hay with some additional grains and veggies/weeds. I'm thinking that now is about the right time to buy hay and if I have the storage space for it, I could buy for the whole year. Does anyone know approximately how many 50#...

A little more info: I thinking about putting the buck in the colony on a 4 weeks in , 6 weeks out, kinda schedule. I've read posts that say the buck can interfere with kindling. I'd take him out a few days before the does due date. I wonder, wouldn't the mom's milk be even higher in protein?

Is it best for a doe to nurse a litter for as long as possible in order to minimize the expense of feed for the kits as well as for their health? Will a doe nurse as long as 8 weeks if she's not rebred? How long does she need to "dry off" before the next litter is born? When a buck is in the...

Yes, the basement is somewhat humid. I keep the door open a lot in spring, summer and fall, but winter, not so much. I'm thinking I can add a box fan at the door to help if needed. There are two small windows as well. Dehumidifiers are not cheap to run, but until I see how things go I may have...

I'm thinking about raising a meat breed of rabbit in my basement. Anyone have suggestions for easy cleaning for this set up. The basement floor is concrete and I would prefer not to have the rabbits on a wired floor. The space is about 5' x 14' and there will be at least one divider to seperate...