Recent content by gulien

I don't have a pic, and posting pics is a awkward, so I'll try to describe. Doe is NZW rescue with 3 surviving kits, 1 broken black and 2 self black. On closer inspection, 2 black kits are ticked black/dark brown and have faint rings. Under belly is very dark charcoal grey, no white markings...

:? I have a 1 year old buck who lost weight over our long, cold winter. Everyone else similarly affected has bounced back no problem. He has free choice pellets, rolled oats and BOSS, eats well and is very active; seems very healthy but is about 2lbs under weight (he is a satin x NZW). I...

I'll take some more pics of Moose, Squeak and Poppa; showing markings and rings. It will take a few days to get back here, though.

I think the satin fur is throwing things off. It's hard to get a good pic that shows the lovely depth of colour accurately. I had a closer look at poppa's "himi" markings, and its a trick of light and shadow. Will anybody be going to the show in Meaford on may 10? I was thinking of dragging...

Akane, I know a REW doesn't have points, I was just trying to describe it's appearance since I am not sure how to pin down the correct colour. Sorry for confusing you by trying not to confuse you, lol :-? Hmm, I see what you mean by dark points on the original buck ...never noticed that...

Sorry that my post was confusing, I had it nicely formatted, but when it actually posted it was all run together. :( I will get some pics and repost __________ Sun Apr 13, 2014 1:26 pm __________ Sorry for the delay, I have no internet access at home, so posting pics is a multi-step...

My quest to understand colour genetics is ongoing, and I appreciate the greater wisdom of our members! I am interested in working out the genotypes of my past and present herd, to better predict future results (I'm aiming for chinchillas). So here's what we have so far: Orchid (chestnut...

Do you use paste wormer or injectable? Oral, topical, IM, or Sub Q? How many mg/unit of body weight? Thanks! :all-ears:

I have a miserable young doe too, which sucks because it took months to find her. I seem to have to travel to find chinchilla satins. :-/ I don't know how it'll all work out, but I'm going to try giving her larger quarters so she doesn't feel cornered, and fix her up with my laid-back young...

Sorry, I couldn't upload pix. Here's a link to my "bucks and does" page; http://riverhavenrabbits.weebly.com/bucks-and-does.html Posing with one hand and photographing with the other was awkward, :x :bunnyhop: hopefully you will be able to see them well enough.. Any comments are...

Got a short email saying momma's ok and babies are eating, although one needs extra help. I've asked for details, so we'll see...

Got a message late last night, that she has consulted the vet she works for and the vet suspects mastitis. Momma wouldn't let kits back in the cage, so yes, it looks like she's the culprit. Babies are in the house and taking formula. I haven't yet heard if mastitis is confirmed, but will let...

I've had good results with free-choice pellets, oats and about a tablespoon of calfmanna. Reduce the hay also, so that they eat more of the high calorie stuff.

No details yet, as girl I sold her to sent me a panicked email about it. She sai Momma won't let the surviving kits near the cage. Asked if momma may have been upset by a predator trying to break in, and advised on trying to feed the little ones. Haven't heard anything back, and am on pins...

A young doe i sold as a brood prospect has been a model mum, until today. She has killed 3 of her 8 kits today. :o They are 17 days old, what the (expletive) is going on?!? Help, please!