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They're one month old now and have been out of the nest box for a while. I suppose it could be something that got in the eye and irritated it as it looks about the same today. But that hunched up posture...he just looks like an unhappy bunny. I'll get him quarantined; I don't know why I...

One of my kits has the start of a gunky eye and looks "hunched up" like he's not feeling comfortable. He's one of a litter of 10, the others all look good. He's still nibbling hay and shows interest in oatmeal but the eye and the hunch have me concerned. What should I do?

Will anyone from RT be at the California State R&CBA show in Turlock on March 5th? I'm hoping to take the family and meet some RT members in person!

Thought I'd post on this before it ages out, maybe a few experienced eyes will see it and jump in. I really like attempting to evaluate rabbits but I'm soooooo far from actually being able to that I'm putting a disclaimer here hahaha: /que-official-monotone-voice/ All statements that follow are...

My second litter arrived yesterday, 10 little popples in a beautiful nest tucked behind a wall of hay. All 10 alive and popping but one missing a front paw and one missing an ear :cry: . Is this what's known as overcleaning? They're not deformed, there are scabs where the parts should be...

The first batch of buns is out of the oven!!! :mbounce: First time mom, at least six wigglers, all alive and wiggling :D :D :D I haven't done a complete nest invasion yet but felt around gently and didn't find any sign of dead kits. Very happy with how she did for her first litter, got...

After getting home yesterday I walked into the rabbit-room and saw my first haystache!!!! :P :P :P She's not due until the 5th but seeing the stache got me hoping maybe she's a super early kindler so I got a box ready and put it in. Came out to this morning and found that she'd spent a...

I need to get a scale for weighing my buns! If possible I'd like one that could weigh big buns, popple buns and daily feed rations. As always RT advice is desired before spending money! What scale do you use? Like it? Hate it? Have a dream model in mind?

My buck was similar to your disinterested guy; 'sniff, sniff' :shrug: "What do you want me to do with this?" Tuns out the doe wasn't ready and he knew it, I was just getting the timing wrong. The chemistry :cauldron: wasn't there so he wasn't going to waste his energy! After following...

Being new to rabbits I have no idea what normal breeding behavior is. Doe one: was ready to breed, lifted immediately, one fall off. A couple minutes later she lets him know more would be acceptable by mounting him, he's clearly confused at this and it takes a few minutes for things to get...

Fruit loops and quaker oats for bunnies! I like it :P I tried a thump on the nose a couples times...she redoubled the attacks and I realized I was getting :evil: so I just backed up and gave her some space. After a couple days of space and minimal contact she settled some. Breeding also...

I've been seeing comments here and there by the more experienced RT folks relating how they have been able to improve kit survival dramatically with time and practice. In the hopes of getting a head start on the learning curve I'm curious what the more common causes of kit loss are? I've seen...

A mildly amusing tale about my new rabbits; four NZWs which apparently came from a research herd and were used a source of material for synthesis of amino acids. The day I arrived at the rabbitry I found all the NZWs to be docile and friendly, eager to come over and say hello. I was pretty...

I just remembered this thread! Thanks for all the answers and thoughts. I find that impressive and hopeful! I'm curious how many generations it took to get there and how you keep track of nutrition with natural foods, i.e., how do you make sure they're getting everything they need? Does the...

Anyone have new information to share regarding the vaccine? Or experience with using it in their herd?

Two bunnies with one stone, brilliant! In a :twisted: sort of way...muwhahaha...I love it! Now if only I knew where to find someone within driving distance who raises excellent quality Rex rabbits and sells rabbit toys and is a moderator on RT...hmmm

Plan? What plan?? The only plan with addictions is morerightnowcauseiwantit!!!! :cheesysmile: But of course you have a good point, my current off the cuff plan for the meat rabbits is 2 bucks and 6 does. We're a rather carnivorous family when meat is available and I have several good friends...

I love the replies! Several got me loling and in danger of coffee-spray-out-the-nose (is there a smiley for that!?! I'd love that one! :lol: ) As promised, a little more info about my experience. Hope this will help someone in the future...at the very least it will remind me what to do next...

I finally have meat rabbits!! Excitedness!!! :P :P After ladysown kindly took the time to point me to her post in the 'for sale' forum I did some tracking down and some phone-call/text tag with the lady in Galt who was selling her herd. The result is six, oldish but still good, 30x30x18...

Just got back from vacation travels to the ILs in Oklahoma and wanted to says thanks to everyone for all the ideas and suggestions. Hope everyone had a merry Christmas and has a fun new year! -CB