How long to quarantine?

[6riversfarms]

Hey guys and gals!

In addition to the two Americans that I am scheduled to pick up Saturday, my uncle has two 6 month old New Zealand bucks complete with cages, water bottles, and feeders that he wants to give me so I am going to have to quarantine 4 rabbits in two different areas. How long should I keep the new additions in seperate areas from each other and the current members of my herd?

 

[LadyKarli]

I think 6 mo. is the standard.

 

[MaggieJ]

I guess it depends a bit on how much you have tied up in your rabbits. I have a small rabbitry and rarely bring in new stock. I figure 4-6 weeks is long enough, as long as they seem perfectly well the whole time.

 

[OneAcreFarm]

AT least 4 weeks, no less than that.

 

[Frosted Rabbits]

no less than a month-- and make copious notes during that time...

 

[6riversfarms]

Thanks for the info ladies and gents. Yall are the best!