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Ramjet, after the method you described, what would the pelt be called? Is that a "tanned hide"? Joe

Reviving an older thread. Has anyone been selling hides? Joe

You really should add up what you have in each 12 week old processed rabbit. I did that, to include amortization of cages, feed for breeders, etc...and without taking into consideration my time I have about $7.85 in each 12 week old rabbit. Without doing this you might not ever know if you're...

Let me see them, but only if it is one you have used and can comment on how well it worked, or didn't work. What size of wire did you use for the bottom? So they couldn't dig out. Thanks, Joe

1. Very healthy. 2. Raise at least 8 kits to 5lbs in 12 weeks. 3. Good attitude, does not bite, lets me inspect kits. If these three traits are met then the mother is a good producer of milk, builds good nests, etc... I used to use a three strikes rule for culling a doe but now lean more...

How are the new rabbits doing? I won't be breeding again until September, but the new doe I got had one nice litter before the summer. I kept a doe back from my #1 doe as well so I am excited about the fall. Joe

The lady that own Chigger Ridge Rabbitry sold me the best ever buck I've owned. She said she picked her studs based on their growth rate as a kit. A 5lb+ kit at 10 weeks was a keeper, or sold as a stud buck. Her results spoke for themselves so I've always tried following this advice. Side...

I hope they work out well for you. My "composite" does I bought from TAMUK were one hit and one miss. The miss was made into a pot pie long ago, but the hit Doe is now the basis for my line of Does. Great mother! Joe

Large white grubs were found in the soil under my rabbit cages eating all the droppings. These things are efficient too! What is left from them feeding looks kind of like a nice casting and I am tempted to use it in my garden. Do any of you know what they are? I will try and post a picture...

Do the rabbits just gargle with it? Or do they need to drink it? Joe P.S. Seriously, how do you administer it?

I have one buck that just can not get rid of ear mites. This is a stud buck, he is not for eating. I've been treating him for about three months with different holistic remedies. The most recent regimen has been 50/50 olive oil and tea tree oil 3-4 drops in the ears every other day for three...

Great news for most of Texas. H&H has Non-Soy, Non-GMO rabbit feed available now. See link. http://handhsoyfreenongmofeed.com/feeds ... d-rations/ If a couple people around Austin would like to do a bulk order start a new thread. I do not believe any of the feed stores are carrying it...

Two thumbs up! Joe

What area of the country do you live in? Heat is an issue for me in Central Texas so a thick coated breed would be almost impossible without an indoor rabbitry. That is my only caution with a true dual purpose breed. Californians have decent coats and finding rabbits specifically bred for...

That's not bad finished weights. My 5 1/2lb live weight kits average a 3lb carcass at 11-12 weeks depending on time of year. Joe

One doe was due Wednesday and she has always had her litters on exactly day 31 so she was bred again today. Temperature hit 90 yesterday. The average has been in the high 80's for about two weeks and today a cool front moved in. The temperature this morning was 65F at my house. I hope she...

TMTEX, I'd like to link up later in the fall if possible. I need an outcross for my next generation and am thinking my best option will be to buy another buck, or better yet, to pay someone to use theirs as stud. If you'd be open to such an arrangement let me know. Joe...

Okay, who's breeding for meat in Texas? Where are you at? What breed? What size litters? What are your avg 12 week kit weights? I am in Austin. Currently I have a breeding trio from Texas A&M I purchased from Dr. Lukefahr that are his "composite" breed. Does are averaging 10 kits per...

I have one due today and one due on Saturday. OBTW, I am in Austin, Texas now. I don't think either took, but we shall see. I too hate the Texas heat! Has anyone else had a little yet? What breeds do you guys have? Joe

Pics of your kits the day of freezer camp. Stacked a plus, but all pics will be appreciated. Dressed carcass pics would be a plus. Weights would make me deliriously happy. I'll do the same before I butcher my next batch. I just want to see some comparisons to help judge how I am doing and...