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Yeah, I have to admit, the broomstick has not been totally smooth every time, and there are some rabbits that just won't sit still for it. These I have "bopped" with the same clotting result. If I don't use the wringer, I may try to work up the courage to try grumpy's method (thanks for the...

Grumpy: I and all the breeders I know use cervical dislocation through "broomsticking." I am pretty well used to seeing a fair bit of kicking before I can put them on the gambrel, although sometimes there is very little. Wondering what your chosen method is... Do you do is by hand? I have been...

I've got a feeling my most recently kindled doe pulled from behind her front legs and not from her muff...

Congratulations! Having started all my litters so far in a nest box, I can say it's really fun to get to watch their progress on a day to day basis. One question though: I have always avoided handling the babies for at least the first week because I have been afraid that mom would freak out...

As partly described in response to kyle's questions, here is a more full description of what I've got going: I started out with two battery cages of dimensions roughly 11' wide x 2.5' deep x 2' high. The upper and lower cages are separated by corrugated plastic on a slight bias to allow the...

I have recently turned my battery cages into a colony setup and everything is going great! I have three does who more or less have the run of the place and one buck who has a spot in one corner of the colony that communicates with the main part so he can flirt with the ladies. There are also...