Recent content by Whipple

Nevermind, found double r rabbitry :)

Kitty102, mind if I use that redbuck picture as my desktop pic? Its freaking gorgeous!

We are getting a few new breeds in our area, as it seems the rabbit population is increasing. No way to tell how long you would be competition free, but unless you are selling for pets only, you will eventually have someone breeding. But with elops, you have to be careful who you sell to. I...

^^Thats a great idea! I only mark fosters if I know one might be a keeper. Thankfully this last litter I had to add fosters to, none are keepers. Both does are being kept till next year so might as well eat them all.

I had a doe raise 15 to weaning age. Only 8 were hers. I did have to split them up and switch them out twice a day so everyone got fed once a day. They did grow slower, but are catching up fine.

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One of the judges at the last show said something that will help me tons. A rabbit should really be able to set itself up. A pose should be natural. So like Peach said about hollands, that head should be where it should be on its own. You will never see a good judge hold the rabbit in place...

Even then some bucks remain clueless ....

I was the one with the little guy. It was a hectic day Sat, thank goodness I had two more sets of hands Sun. So much fun!<br /><br />__________ Mon Jul 01, 2013 7:34 pm __________<br /><br />I think I recall Sharin telling me you were wanting to chat. I had a hard time keeping things straight...

We culled them. Possibly from injuries. Nothing indicating mites. Hopefully no others get it, but I will keep a close eye on them.

Three kits in a litter of 13 have ear infections. Just very poofy ears and a head tilt going on. Nobody else, including mama or rabbits in other cages have issues. They are 4 weeks. Is there anything I can do? They seem uncomfortable, and I'd like to try to help them before culling.

Love it!

Ugh. I got bit in the face by a dog once. Bad training was the issue. Since then I dont trust anyones dogs. Im guessing it was a small dog?