Should I worm my rabbits and what problems should I look for

[jwd6280]

I haven't been raising rabbits long and would like to know if worming is needed.
My rabbit pens are suspended from rafters and they do not come in contact with the ground.

I would also like to know at what age can a young doe breed successfully? At how many weeks?


Thanks for any information that anyone can spare!
JWD

 

[grumpy]

I haven't been raising rabbits long and would like to know if worming is needed.
I'd check on their overall condition first. If they appear to be thriving and doing well, I wouldn't worm them.
My rabbit pens are suspended from rafters and they do not come in contact with the ground. You'll have far fewer problems with this type of set up. I'd hesitate allowing chickens around the pens. Coccidiosis is a real and easily transferable problem to your rabbits.

I would also like to know at what age can a young doe breed successfully? At how many weeks? Far earlier than a lot of folks would imagine. Past 13-14 weeks, I would keep the sexes seperate.


Thanks for any information that anyone can spare!
JWD

Grumpy