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My mom and I both raise rabbits. From time to time, we'll trade rabbits for new breeding stock. A couple months ago, I traded her an 8 week old NZW doe for a 6 week old NZB doe. All was well. Then, when I got back from my evening walk one day, dh told me I need to call my mom. I asked why, and...

I decided to do an experiment with my first two meat litters this year. I usually wean at 6 weeks. At 8 weeks, the kits are 5+ lbs. Decided to try weaning a week early. So, I weaned at 5 weeks. At 8 weeks of age, the largest one is 3 3/4 lbs!!! I've done nothing different other than weaning 1...

My son has a pet Mini Rex named Bob. He is a PIG. The only time this rabbit won't eat is when it is REALLY hot outside. Everyday, he gets hay in the morning, large handful of greens in the afternoon, and 1/4 cup of pellets in the evening. He eats each meal in about 15 minutes. He came from a...

I was looking up colors of the Flemish. My mom has a Flemish cross and I wanted to verify what color she is. The colors listed are Sandy, Fawn, White, light gray, steel gray, black, and blue. So here's my question: Is a Sandy essentially a chestnut agouti, genetic wise? A light gray a...

Started breeding last July for meat for our family. In the fall got a Mini Lop buck to test the pet market. I breed dogs, and I know the ins and outs of advertising and such, so I was following the same protocol with the rabbits. Not getting any bites. I my first Mini Lop litter of only 3. I was...

Today was breeding day :mrgreen: . Of course, it's pouring the rain, and I have all outside hutches. I had 2 does to breed. 1st doe went well. 30 seconds and we were done and back in their separate cages. 2nd doe was a first timer. It went okay, got the job done. I took my son to school, then...

A month ago, I found that my favorite doe had developed sore hocks. Didn't think it was going to be that big of a deal...had one dime-size raw/scabby spot on each foot. I separated her from the others and put her where I could give her daily attention to the problem. I placed all board in her...

Okay, I know, I know, wait until they get older...but can anyone tell me the color of my 4-day old Mini Lops? The one on the left is a broken black. The one on the right is a broken tort. But what is the one in the middle? It's the exact same color as the tort, but without the darker areas. It...

http://pan-am.uniserve.com/pg000062.htm I found this. Anyone tried it? Like it? Thoughts?

I'm thinking about selling my rabbit manure. I don't use it myself (don't have much of a green thumb). Two questions: How would one "package" it? Bags? 5 gallon buckets? What do you charge? I know there many getting ready for garden season, and I think now would be a good time to get things...

My mind is a mess right now. I'm trying to figure out what the best route for me to go with this rabbit hobby. Original plan: raise rabbits for our own consumption. Sell a few here and there for feed costs. Setbacks: Haven't sold a single live rabbit (did sell 3 carcasses though). Due to...

I posted this on HT, but haven't gotten any advice. I have a doe due in 2 weeks. She's a first timer, and I was unable to get any of my other does bred. So, I'm trying to make things easier on her when she kindles. I moved her from her outdoor hutch to a cage in the garage. It's less drafty and...

This morning while I was outside doing the morning chores, I opened the cage of my son's pet mini rex. I busted the ice out of her bowl, and refilled it. That's when I noticed that her feed from the previous night was barely touched and that she didn't meet me at the door like normal. She has a...

Without me coming out and saying it? Glad I'm not the only one...