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OK. I am really at a loss. I have some rabbits, young jrs 3-5 mo old that are eating and pooping and drinking fine but when you pick them up their stomach is distended and it feels tight. If you thump the side it sounds hollow. I have necropsied a few of these a few weeks ago and the only gas I...

I am in Texas and since my original plan is too expensive I think I am going to have to build an 8x12 or 10x12 shed and put an AC unit in it for my bucks and a couple of litters that I want to have this summer. I am building this from scratch so I am looking for suggestions of what to include...

Can rabbits have Cottonwood leaves? They are all over the ground, and dry. Just fell this week. MY chickens love digging in them. Thanks

I know the berries are poisonous but what about the leaves? I want to let my rabbits out to graze a bit but the leaves are falling and since they are small it is hard to rake them up before putting the rabbits out. Also, what about Cottonwood leaves? Thanks!

Anyone out there have any red NZ does for sale? Older jr or breeding age. Proven does even. Looking for show quality and pedigreed. Can get transport from Convention back to Texas. Or looking for someone in TX (Central but travel to various shows around the state and OK.) Thanks!

Anyone on here going to the show in Cleburne, TX this weekend? (Spt 27-28) Just curious. :)

Not sure if this is the right forum or not. I got a new jr Cal buck (Really nice looking) this past weekend. He was a little skittish when I saw him but the breeder said he hadn't been handled (he had over 100 rabbits probably) I really liked his type and it would go really well with my does...

I think the my doe has dried up for some reason. The first few days everyone looked fed and doing well. Then I had one dead kit last night (runt), then another one this morning and the kits were in different places in the nest a little skinny and not feeling really warm either? I flipped the...

I just got 6 rabbits from a transport and some of them have been on the road almost 10 days. They all lost some condition which would be expected but three of them just didn't eat much the person said. What is the best/safest way to get some condition back on them. (They were on pellets and hay...

Looking to get maybe one more broken, red or black NZ. Anyone know of good breeders in Central Texas?

Looking for a triple stack 24x36 (prefered) or 30x30 that I can put inside for the summer. I am looking for suggestions on where to get them from. They will eventually go outside, but under a cover. I am in Texas so shipping will have to be a factor. If it was just hanging cages then I would...

I have some very dry sunflower stems and corn stalks. Can I cut these up in to pieces (2-3 in) and give them to the rabbits. I was just something to keep them from being bored.

I did my evening check of the rabbits to feed/water and make sure everyone was handling the heat ok (tough day today). My red NZ jr buck was just not looking right. He was hot (despite the fans and water bottle) but something didn't seem right. I looked at his tray below and some of his poop...

I have read that you can feed sweet potato vines. Does it matter what kind? I have some volunteer purple skin/white flesh sweet potatoes that are coming up in my raised bed from last year. They didn't produce alot of tubers but alot of leaves. I was thinking of switching to the leaves once all...

How do you set up your misting system? My rabbits only have a 2-3 ft alley way between cages and I am afraid if I set up the system in the alley way that they will get wet or the feed in their feeders will get wet. The roof is a combo of metal with a tarp over that to keep out the rain. They...

Well, I got back late last night from my first rabbit show. ETRBA in Longview. It was fun and amazing to see all the different breeds of rabbits (and the number of people with scratched arms, just like me!) I brought three different breeds (8 rabbits total) and it was a bit crazy at times...

I have a Cal doe about 6 months that I got from a coworker (kid raised for a meat pen.) I have had her for about 1-2 months. Last night when I opened the cage door she started to whimper (my only rabbit that has ever done this.) I took her out and she didn't whimper barely at all. I checked her...

I have a couple of Cal's that need to brighten up a bit. One I got recently but she was next to a buck and is a bit yellow. I also have a great American Blue buck with the same issue and he had sticky rust colored spots. I have heard vinegar/water with cornstarch for the Cals but what about...

I have a 50 sq ft space (actually it is an enclosed porch) that I set up as a cool room with a small AC for my 3 Californians. They all have trays under the cages but I feel like I need to change the trays twice a day to keep the smell down. Any suggestions? I am using pine flakes right now...

I am looking at need a carrier/cage for my rabbits for a show. What do you suggest? Is there a manufacturer that you prefer or design. I am looking at having the meat breeds (NZ, Cals, American Blues). Just trying to figure out what the best size is. I don't want to get something that will...