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I would tell her to find a local livestock auction if possible. Around here I see a lot of the rabbits go for as low as 75 cents if only 1 person bids. She could buy them all up and drop them off at a processor on her way home from the auction.

My rabbit pens are set up inside my chicken yard and I have no issues. The chickens help cut down on bugs and eat any wasted pellets and hay that the rabbits toss through their cage. My pens are covered with plywood so the birds cannot poop into the pens, and they are elevated pretty high off...

I noticed that the feed store prices everything around 15.00 or more per 50 lbs regardless of the species it is made for. I think they do this on purpose, otherwise people would buy bags of the cheaper animal feeds and mix it to make their main feed stretch further. I think chicken scratch is...

I had a lot of kids respond to my CL add. Sounds like this is one of them. Had to to put *adults only* in the add text.

I use the small 4 inch long piece of fine metal springs that come with a water bottle, used to hold the water bottle onto the cage. The springs have a small clip on either end. Just lay the spring length horizontally against the wire, and attach each clip to the wire so the springs are stretched...

I was there this morning and saw some fox that looked like a steel blue, very pretty. Also saw tons of bunnies and a red NZ buck.

Do you have a garden? It's great to toss on a plant or tree if you see insects on it. Just be sure to wear a breathing mask since it has a jagged crystalline structure similar to asbestos.

I got mine at TSC Tractor Supply. I believe they are around 7.00 each. They are nice cause they allow air flow and the poop falls through them.

Congrats. I bet Dobes make the best guide dogs ever. They are incredibly smart velcro dogs that are 100% concerned about their owners at all times.

The Mount hope swap meet is like an outdoor sale where people set up shops, kind of like a farmers market. They sell all kinds of animals, fowl, rabbits, fox kits, and puppies (not good). Some people sell cages, goats, whatever, depending on who shows up. They have a rabbit sale each Wednesday...

I have a broken agouti NZ buck born 3/4/12 that I can part with since I have his 1/2 brother. I'm in Stark County and will probably also be attending the Mount Hope swap meet. He is possibly a blue carrier.

Otter, I should have clarified. I mean, many or most rabbits who come from rabbit barns/breeders, or those that have been to shows have potentially been exposed from what I read.

I have always wondered, if most rabbits already carry snuffles, and symptoms emerge due to stress or a weak immune system, why do people use strict isolation for an affected rabbit? I mean, assuming everyone already carries snuffles, how will a sneezing rabbit have any impact on the others?

Nice, keep us posted with pics.

Did you toss some rabbit poo around them? The ones that grow around the perimeter of my pens are massive and dark green from the poo fertilizer. Like dandelions on steroids.

Nice haul.

When it gets in the 90s and they show heat stress I use a large pail of semi cool water (not cold). Scruff each rabbit and gently submerge them into the pail up to their shoulders. The water gets down to the skin and they stay damp and cooler for a while. This lasts a lot longer than mist and...

The chicken yard would be attached to it, so the fencing would provide a tiny bit of a buffer from predators. I was thinking maybe holes drilled around the perimmiter would help with airflow during the summer heat - under the cages so rain doesnt come in. I know a lot of people keep them...

Natures Farmacy sells food grade DE. You can buy the garden grade DE at Lowes or other garden centers. Just stay away from the pool filter DE.

Right now I have outside hutches lined up in the shade, but I am not happy with dirty wood framing, or the lack of shelter in the winter. I have been looking at the 3 sided run-in shelter sheds that are used for horses, etc. Was thinking about lining one with hanging wire cages. Has anyone...