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I love that otter. Great job on data collection. Dan Point Fifty Farms

Go o to youtube and check out KAINANRA,JRSKICK1 for great videos look at their setups you can look at my videos if you search iamdrglass although my set up is more of a mix of cages. Keep reading this website it has some of the best info I have found on the net( Kudos to the owner/moderator)...

I bred a broken black Rex to a NZW. The litter came out 5 chestnut,1 black, 1 broken black. They all have regular fur. The sire was/ is 12.5lbs all Rex on his ped. So my plan now is to breed these to does back to another buck that is 1/2 NZW/NZR to the black and broken black doe. I will keep any...

I bought the HDP premixed. I am going to plant the ingredients this year in my garden so I can try and make my own. My is to have at least one batch of sausage made from 100% from my .50 farm that will require me to feed a lot of grass clippings, weeds ect. Dan

Please do keep us posted on the progress.

I just uploaded a video to you tube last night with 2 recipes for sausage. We ate the Herb De Provence one tonight and it was excellent. Here are the links. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwcSz_El ... AAAAAAAEAA Dan

I have been using a Sharpie. But in the summer it only lasts 3-4 days, right now it lasts about 2 weeks. I did a youtube video on this but have not uploded it yet. Watch this post and I will post a link on it.

What is your code system for tattooing? What type do you prefer?

Do you pedigree your meat crosses? I am working with what I have so I am starting my 1st gen peds for my own records. I am trying to record as much data as possible on the litters, litter size, weight,breeds used, live butcher weight, age at time of butcher, dress out. Does anyone else do this...

That was a great article Miss M. I am working on similar data. I feel since I am working with avg rabbits I need to create a base line so I can bettor determine which ones to cull. I am working with one cinnamon doe and two silver fox does " just bought the sf today" all have peds but no other...

I did a quick video on youtube on my process ( it is a none graphic video ). This summer I will be changing the station up so I will have my stainless sink and running water on hand. Here it is if you are interested. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YG23Wlz ... AAAAAAAEAA Thanks Dan

When you feed natural weeds alfalfa how much are you feeding at one time? I feed 1cup pellets a day plus alalfa in the hay feeder so how do I start converting to hay and weeds quantity wise? Does natural fed rabbit have a darker meat? I think next spring I will try going 50/50 on diet if time...

Thank you all for you responses. Maggie what was your starting point breed wise? What traits are you looking for in a litter to improve your line? Are you able to hit the 5 lb mark in the 10-12 week range? If there is anyone else working on lines that are being breed for natural forage what are...

I have been looking for more info on the Polyface rabbit line. Does anyone know what breeds were used to start the line? Have they published any data on growth rates for their fryers? Or are they just mixed breeds that just get pastured? Thanks Dan

We have a 18 qt roaster that we can put up to 10 fryers a time in and slow cook them. I then debone and freeze and use in place of chicken. I am also starting to debone and grind and freeze. We also just tried canning the slow cooked deboned meat. It turned out mushy but still makes a good...

Are you using a hand crank or electric grinder? Dan

I haven't made burgers but I have ground 15lbs and made breakfast sausage. My kids love it. I just fry it in oil. I borrowed a electric grinder and I will be buying one of my own. If you plan on doing much ground rabbit it is worth it. After you start grinding it you will definitely want more...

Ok, here is my 2 cents. A couple of years ago I had Rex. I bought them from a girl that did 4h and handled all of her rabbits a lot, all of them were very gentle but only one was a real good mom. I had a hard time getting litters to butcher size in a timely fashion. I got frustrated so I got...

From my experience over the last few weeks from feeding 21 fryers and 6 does. I have been buying 50lbs every Friday. I sent all of the fryers to the Arctic last weekend and found excessive fat on them. They where getting 1/2 cup am 1/2 cup pm each. My Moms with litters in the box get 1cup am...

I have not talked to the breeder this week so I can not give an update, but she did mention the possibility of the mill puchaseing poor quality ingredients. Dan