Breeding Netherland Dwarf
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HoppinHalfPints
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Hello!
Netherland Dwarfs are just like every rabbit breed; it depends on the rabbit. They have a bad reputation for being bitey and mean, but my rabbits aren't. It really depends on the breeder; do they handle their rabbits frequently and cull for temperament? For example, I got one rabbit from a rabbitry that maxes out at 23 holes. They put their rabbits as pets first, show rabbits second. Another rabbit I got from a large rabbitry that has over 100 holes is more shy and reserved. Not mean, just not used to human contact. She's gotten better, although she will never be super friendly like my buck. I also had another doe that I bred from the reserved doe and the friendly buck. She was MEAN after she hit breeding age. I worked with her; she was pushy outside of her cage, but not bad. In her cage though, I had to wear gloves. After she was accidentally bred by my pet buck, she became a lot more relaxed and friendly. She was actually a GREAT mom; babies always fed and a really nice nest.
So, the point is from that long paragraph, it depends on the rabbit. I have found dwarfs to be friendlier after breeding, so I would not worry about nasty rabbits as long as you get them from a good place.
Netherland Dwarfs are just like every rabbit breed; it depends on the rabbit. They have a bad reputation for being bitey and mean, but my rabbits aren't. It really depends on the breeder; do they handle their rabbits frequently and cull for temperament? For example, I got one rabbit from a rabbitry that maxes out at 23 holes. They put their rabbits as pets first, show rabbits second. Another rabbit I got from a large rabbitry that has over 100 holes is more shy and reserved. Not mean, just not used to human contact. She's gotten better, although she will never be super friendly like my buck. I also had another doe that I bred from the reserved doe and the friendly buck. She was MEAN after she hit breeding age. I worked with her; she was pushy outside of her cage, but not bad. In her cage though, I had to wear gloves. After she was accidentally bred by my pet buck, she became a lot more relaxed and friendly. She was actually a GREAT mom; babies always fed and a really nice nest.
So, the point is from that long paragraph, it depends on the rabbit. I have found dwarfs to be friendlier after breeding, so I would not worry about nasty rabbits as long as you get them from a good place.
Thanks the place I am looking at is breeding them for show first. If they get what they call a (pet rabbit) they sell it off for a lower price.HoppinHalfPints":2g7fw821 said:Hello!
Netherland Dwarfs are just like every rabbit breed; it depends on the rabbit. They have a bad reputation for being bitey and mean, but my rabbits aren't. It really depends on the breeder; do they handle their rabbits frequently and cull for temperament? For example, I got one rabbit from a rabbitry that maxes out at 23 holes. They put their rabbits as pets first, show rabbits second. Another rabbit I got from a large rabbitry that has over 100 holes is more shy and reserved. Not mean, just not used to human contact. She's gotten better, although she will never be super friendly like my buck. I also had another doe that I bred from the reserved doe and the friendly buck. She was MEAN after she hit breeding age. I worked with her; she was pushy outside of her cage, but not bad. In her cage though, I had to wear gloves. After she was accidentally bred by my pet buck, she became a lot more relaxed and friendly. She was actually a GREAT mom; babies always fed and a really nice nest.
So, the point is from that long paragraph, it depends on the rabbit. I have found dwarfs to be friendlier after breeding, so I would not worry about nasty rabbits as long as you get them from a good place.
HoppinHalfPints
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Are you planning on showing?
No I had some New Zealand red rabbits and I loved breeding them trying to bring out different looks but they get way to big and did not make a good house rabbit. So I want to get a smaller breed to play with and try to bring out different colors in them. I moved to Phx az about 6months back and need to find a good breeder with a good history of producing said rabbit. If you ask me tho this guy or girl sounds kind of stuck up but is the only one I have found so far.HoppinHalfPints":175pig4r said:
http://bethrocks22.wix.com/hiphopranch
I haven't had any ND with bad temperaments. Sure if I frustrate my show buck enough blocking his path and making him stay close to me when he wants to explore he will eventually nip me lightly but I don't consider that a big deal. My checkered giants would draw blood the first time I blocked their path. I've never had more than a light pinch from a very frustrated ND. My newest doe from a breeder who aims for show first has become my new movie watching bunny. She stretches out on my chest or cuddles up to my head and watches tv with me for hours before bed. I've fallen asleep with her before and my husband had to put her away. The other doe I got from the same breeder is older and a little less social. She sits down by my leg and occasionally pees which is annoying but she is far from mean and hasn't nipped. I even rather torture my rabbits to make them allow me to do anything. I move their little ears around, poke their cute little noses, play with their tails and feet, roll them over upside down to look at their bellies.... The kits I sell are not phased by anything which is good because most go as pets and the rest as 4-h projects.
HoppinHalfPints
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Have you decided what to get yet? I love seeing people succumbing to Dwarfitis. :twisted:
DogCatMom
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fishdip":3mpco5nk said:
I have a pet American Chinchilla (12 lb) in the house (lives in an ex-pen) and would like your feedback on what didn't work for you with NZ reds in the house, please.
