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Big Tom - I've been lurking on this thread since the beginning and I want to thank you for all the good info. you have provided. I'm sure many of us have benefited from your knowledge. :)

Actually the restaurant is her business and the farm is his business. They currently use about 80% home-grown veggies, beef, goat, swine, and poultry (and maybe more) from their farm in the restaurant now. I don't know anything about the restaurant business but the state inspector is there...

WallTenter - do you always add alfalfa to the diet of the newly kindled does? I usually do but I have been considering using only 16% or 18% rabbit pellets all the time.

Part of their farm business is providing a place for school teachers, group leaders of special needs folks, boy and girl scouts, etc. to bring their classes out to the farm for hands-on experiences with plants and animals. All of his stalls, stables, barns, and gardens are designed for this...

Yes that is my primary concern. Most of the time when a great hobby becomes a JOB it looses it's shine. :( But I think I'll be OK.

I have been raising NZ bunnies for meat for about 4 years. It has been just for Grandma and me (I'm grandpa) and the occasional meal with family/guests. I also give friends and neighbors lots of dressed rabbits. I have been very successful and keep a clean and healthy rabbitry. About a month...

Yes, I'm sure these things have an impact on productive life but is there a typical age when you would say "Well she's getting a little bit old for breeding" or "He's has seen his prime already"? Just in general terms. I have a few New Zealand does that are about three years old and they have...

I know I read it at some time on this forum but I can't find it now. How many years can I expect to get good production from my New Zealands. Thanks

What does that mean? Thanks.

Hi Hoody - can you tell us a little bit more about your combination nest/shelter boxes? What size are they? What shape are they? What kind of bottom do they have? If they are wooden do you bunnies eat them? Thanks.

Now where did they put that oil drain plug?

Yes. Same here. Thanks guys. Being an old (very old) hunter, I have prepared many wild bunnies over the years. I always skinned and butchered the rabbit, wrapped in brown paper, and into the freezer for future use. Sometimes the meat was good and sometimes not so good. I always thought that...

Yeah, me too. I'm going to go look for some.

Thanks everyone. A long time ago I saw someone dip the left rear foot of her bunnies into a small jar of dye. I seem to remember that the dye would last for a year or so. I just wondered if this was a standard practice these days. I already have my rabbits tattooed but I think I'll try the...

I have never had a need to mark our rabbits until recently. Our grandchildren are visiting more this summer than in the past. Just for fun we have designated three of the bunnies as "their bunnies" but all three are totally white New Zealands. One buck and two does and they are our breeding...

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Since I started this thread I have found several other threads that cover parts of my question. I also found the trinity-oaks-grain-feed-mix this morning. Thanks everyone.

The use of wheat, oats, and barley is mentioned in several threads here. I'm sure this has been asked before but I cannot find it. In what form are these grains presented to the rabbits? 1. Whole, cracked, cut, sprouted? 2. How much per bunny? Or how much per ounce of bunny? 3. Where do most...

Hmmmm. Never heard of that. I'll have to give it a try. Thanks.

Hmmmmm, I see why I was confused. Please check your units in your formula 54,431 IU/300,000 IU/kg as I'm pretty sure you mean to say 54,431 IU/300,000 IU/ml. Please don't think I'm criticizing - I'm just trying to understand how to do these things right. Thanks very much.