Recent content by Robin

I forgot to mention that I've tried holding her for the buck, but when I do that he is more interested in me than her, maybe thinking he's going to get a treat or something. I wonder, are squash seeds ok to give to rabbits? The reason I ask is that I have a TON of acorn squash (I feel like...

As I've stated before, I have a few Cremes that I've been trying to get bred for about a month or two now. I don't know what's going on, maybe I'm doing something wrong. I put the doe with the buck, he tries to mate with her immediately, but she just won't lift. I've sat with them anywhere from...

Oh man, speaking of the back legs going... The second ever rabbit we slaughtered scared the heck out of my husband. It was still for quite some time, but when he layed it on it's side to remove the head it gave a very strong kick and fell into the kitchen sink. He shouted "Oh god, it's still...

Well, I don't know anything about netherlands, but she is a very pretty little girl. I hope she works out for you. Do you mind if I ask how much she cost you?

My rabbits have generic names like "Guy" and "Lady", and they have toys, but those are the breeding animals. the rabbits that will eventually go into the pot don't have names or designations. Also, you'll find it a lot easier to slaughter your rabbits after you've been scratched up a few times...

I just got a new Creme d'Argent doe and the breeder put her tattoo in her RIGHT ear. What does this mean for us? Does that make her unshowable now? I also need to purchase a tattoo kit of my own to do my unmarked rabbits and future kits. They have one at TSC, but I suspect that it is really...

My 7 month old Creme buck seems more than eager to mount lady rabbits, but he never does a "fall-off". last month I put a proven cali cross in with him, she's about 2 years old. He did his thing, but didn't fall or grunt. I tried a couple of times over 2 days, but no falling. If she'd been...

I would assume that in a majority of cases when animals are seized from a home/farm that the LEOs there don't really know what is going on, or what they really should be looking for. They go off of what the animal rights or humane society people tell them. Afterall, what is the likelihood that...

I too will hold my tongue until I learn more on this matter.

Ha, this post made me check the weather earlier too. it's hitting the mid 90s right now. At noon it was still pretty nice in the rabbit shed, but now they've all got their frozen water bottles and a couple of extra fans. It's like July all over again. :(

Now I'm confused, or perhaps I've misinterpreted your intentions. Do you want other people helping you breed these right now or not? I mean, I would probably be considered a "just anyone", I don't show my rabbits and nobody knows me really. However, the main purpose of my rabbits has always been...

KatzNetherlands - sounds like you're on the right track. The money issue is a big one for us too, just can't seem to find the funds to do everything we want, but that's life isn't it?

i agree. Prepping is actually a life style choice for my family, and has been for quite some time. My husband is in the military and has witnessed first hand what can happen to a community when the government falls, there is famine, social unrest, and various natural disaster on a very large...

I have to admit that we started rabbits as a "prep" for possible disaster, whether that be food shortage, hyper inflation, or the complete EOTWAWKI... it's also always been my goal to be as self sufficient as possible. And, I like rabbit meat. this guy's method makes no sense though. Maybe he...

I might go. it's still up in the air