PMcNemar
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So I finally found breeders for two of the meat rabbits I was looking at. The American Chinchilla and the Silver Fox. Eventually I'd like to raise both. I already know that the Am. Chins are pedigreed and will be show quality. So my breeding program would start out with really good stock, and the show quality kits could be sold, the pet quality kits could be sold, and then the remainder could be culled. With it only being myself and my husband we don't need tons of rabbit meat, so I think we'll be able to manage a nice balance between filling the freezer and selling the best kits to help a little with feed costs. I do not know if the Silver Fox breeder I found has her breeders registered or not, nor do I know if they are show quality.
Should I just go with the American Chinchillas? I'll still need a few months to get my bunny barn ready for them, but once my cages are all set up I'll be ready for my rabbits and I really am having a hard time deciding which breed to start out with. I really like both breeds. Does anyone have experience with either breed? Does anyone have any suggestions on which breed would be the best choice for my goals? I'd love to hear people's own experiences with the breeds, rather than just relying on a generic description from websites.
Thanks in advance!
Should I just go with the American Chinchillas? I'll still need a few months to get my bunny barn ready for them, but once my cages are all set up I'll be ready for my rabbits and I really am having a hard time deciding which breed to start out with. I really like both breeds. Does anyone have experience with either breed? Does anyone have any suggestions on which breed would be the best choice for my goals? I'd love to hear people's own experiences with the breeds, rather than just relying on a generic description from websites.
Thanks in advance!