cmfarm":10qssvnl said:
Thanks everyone. Right now I am trying to decide if I should just sell my older rabbits, because I don't like how long it is taking the offspring to reach 5 pounds. They are good mothers though.
You need to consider the heat......they won't do well, nor grow well
when the temps are elevated. Unless they're in climate-control, they'll
take quite a while to reach five pounds.
It's too hot and they're not hungry. If they don't eat, they won't gain
the weight.
Be cautious of the new stock....they may have the "handle" for a meat
breed. But.....show stock isn't meat stock. I'm not trying to bust your
bubble, but only warn you of the possibility that the youngsters you
bought may not prove out for the purpose you want.
I know because on more than one occasion I've tried to blend the show
stock into the commercials' I've got and it didn't pan out. Poor mothering,
small litters, low milk production and a real P.I.T.A. to breed were just
a few of the issues you might find with yours. You need to be monitor
their temperament as they mature. Feedin' alligators ain't fun.
I wish you the best of luck.
grumpy.