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I’ve found separation by 12 weeks to be best. By 8 weeks, ideal.

I was thinking the exact same thing but have no way of knowing for sure. I am constantly scouting my yard for standing water and getting rid of it. They say mosquitoes can reproduce in very shallow films of water.

I don't know if they are prone to mosquito bites but wouldn't doubt it when you consider what mosquitoes are doing.... they find their host by detecting the carbon dioxide breathed out by humans and animals. They land, insert and suck the blood.

I breed my rabbits year-round and usually have kits available most times throughout the year. My herd currently carries black, blue, chocolate and lilac coat genes. Feel free to contact me anytime with your Silver Fox needs. :-)

Good morning. I am in Greensburg PA. All of my SF are pedigreed. The only proven black doe I have right now is part of my breeding program. She's about 19 months. I plan on replacing her but am not sure when that will be. Why does the doe have to be so old and proven?

All 4 videos show female.

I’m reading that mosquitoes can carry the virus from one animal to another and that rodents and other animals can carry the virus, but without any I’ll effects. So, I really don’t know what to think about any of it. Just read up on bio security, enact what you can and hope for the best.

Your post brings up 2 questions: as to boosting immune systems are you speaking of vitamin and mineral supplements for rabbits? And, what about the viruses ability to survive on foods, such as pellets. I'm wondering if we should be buying pellets made in states with no virus currently...

Newborn kits can die in temps as warm as in the 40s if not properly nested by mom. I experienced such a heartbreak this past March, the 25th to be exact. One of my experienced does gave birth to 8 and I have no idea what happened, but when I came out in the morning all the kits were scattered on...

Thank you for the links.

Where in PA are you? I’m located on the eastern side of Westmoreland County.

I’m sorry to say the disease has not only made it to my state, but it is only one county over from me. My babies are off the ground, but I know that’s not enough to protect them. Do we have an ongoing list of measures people suggest we take to protect our herds? Or, should we start such a...

I believe you can find the weight button under the health tab. My apologies if I am wrong. I’ve upgraded to the purchased version and it is a bit different from the free version. But in the upgrade, weight is found under the health tab.

Thank you for your detailed answer. I'm curious as to why you went from on the floor colonies to suspended cages.

Thank you for your experiential response.

Yes, it would naturally build up, but I am finding it is not enough "litter" for the decomposition process to be as rapid as it might be and I am concerned about odor control over winter, so want to be sure I am doing it correctly. I have everything falling directly onto soil...the barn is dirt...

So, I am hoping those who use the deep litter system will share with us the How To's, Whys, Dos and Don'ts all in one thread here. I have read about deep litter system for chickens and larger animals and most of these animals are living right out on the litter. I am looking at deep litter for...

I just love those blue eyes. What type of rabbit is that?

That looks like a new setup. Yes? Welcome to the forum.

I have never had a spayed rabbit, so I have no idea how that might alter temperament. That said, do you know how to tell her who is boss in rabbit talk? When rabbits work thru the pecking order to determine who the boss is, they place their weight over the back of the other rabbit‘s shoulders...