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I have been using southern states 16℅ commercial rabbit feed for a year with good results. The last two bags had significant amounts of corn in the pellets. Is corn bad for Rabbits? I raise polish and silver fox. I have limited options for feed. I am able to get several different ones from...

I have a buck that seems to show since of fur mites. He has a small scab about inch below his ears on his back. It looked like flaky skin. I have injectable ivermectin but would like to use topical. Has anyone used this effectively?

What do you all use to clean wood nest boxes?

I have two does that seem to not want to get bred (polish). I use southern states traditions 16% protein feed. They get 1/3 cup of grain. They get good timothy hay, BOSS and rolled oats. Each doe is bred to the same buck. Buck is one year old, doe one is 8 months old, doe two is year and half. I...

What do you use to numb the ear before tattooing the ear?

I have pedigreed silver fox for sale. Both parents are black. The buck has some Chocolate deep in the pedigree. Doe has some blue three generations back. Asking $30 each. No transportation, No shipping

So I always try and butcher when its cooler than 60F. I have a litter of rabbits now that are 8 weeks old and no one is buying them so I will need to butcher soon. Any tricks or suggestions on butchering when the low is 74F? I butcher outside, I do ice down the meat right after skinning and let...

So it's been 15 years since my last show. We are going to one local and wanted to make sure the procedure for check-in. Is there a table to check in if you already registered? Once checked in find my table and settle in. Anything else? If I win I will need to go back to the table to get arba leg...

We purchased some dwarfs a week ago. We are not used to these in size compared to our Silver fox. We use 1 pint water pans. The dwarfs were on bottles. The buck is drinking as I can see the water pan is down. I saw the doe drink once when we first put her in the cage. But she doesn't drink alot...

I have two breeds and I need to know what size travel/ show cages I should get. First - Silver Fox - I would think 8x16 individual compartments are ok. So one carrier 24"x16" should be ok?? Second - Polish - I would think 6x12 individual compartments are ok. So one carrier 24"12" is ok?

I have pine nest boxes and use three of them between the 6 does I have. When I remove the box from the cage I clean out all the nest material from the box. I wipe out the box with a cloth and let it sit in the sun for a day to dry out. What should I use to sanitize wood???

What size nest box is needed for a Polish? Thanks

I have several bales that seem to have dried queens anne lace in the bales. Or at least what we call it. Is this ok for rabbits to eat? I have been trying to pull out the stems as much as possible.

What is the breeding age of silver fox buck and does? I have always believed 6 months nothing sooner. the issue : I have a doe and buck that were born 12/ 19 and 12/24 and would like to breed these two. They are just under 6 months. Both are between 9 and 10 pounds. We are still in cooler...

So I have two options for rabbit feed. I am currently using Blue Seal hutch 17 at $16 bag. The mill I get it from is very rude and the feed sometimes is moldy. So I have another mill down the road, they only have 18% feed for $14 bag. They are supper nice and will do anything for me. My only...

I have 10 cages in a barn. The front of the barn is mostly screen. The back and once side is plywood. The other side is partial plastic/ plywood for light. The roof is metal. I put 1/2” insulation board under the metal to keep the heat out. I thought the front being mostly screen would be enough...

I am looking for some opinions on feed. I started out with Purina Rabbit Chow 16% protein. seemed to be ok but the price kept creeping up. I switched to Blue Seal Hutch 17. I have been on it for a few months now, but the rabbits do not seem to finish the food like the Rabbit Chow. Blue seal is...

Hello all, We are getting into showing rabbits and had a question. We live in Central PA and would be traveling to the near states no more than 3 hours in one directions. I have two trucks and one has a tonneau cover. Is this sufficient to transport animals in their carriers? OR do I need to...

Bought two rabbits last Saturday. Bought from arba show. Looked clean, good breeder. Brought home. No issues. This Friday started to sneeze. Gave it teramoacin in water Seemed to clear gave hay and within 15 min started to sneeze. No discharge no runny eyes no wet feet. Noise is clear when you...

What size tattoo letters are required for shows? I have a 1/4" tattoo kit not the pen. Will 1/4" be ok or get a 5/16" or 3/8" Thanks