feraltydreaming
Well-known member
Good afternoon, everyone.
I am new to the forum and am located in north Florida (U.S.). I am contemplating breeding a
meat rabbit. A friend of mine suggested American or Silver Fox. However, as we
started talking, we came across the Standard Rex. I have a few goals in mind
along with the criteria that the chosen breed needs to be a good meat rabbit.
Those goals include large variety of color options (I have a few color-based
breeding ideas in mind), short-haired coat, overall good temperament, relatively
low maintenance, pelt quality that allows for an attractive pelt when skinned,
and (of course) a good meat-to-bone ratio.
With these goals in mind, I am thinking that the Standard Rex would be a good
rabbit to go with. However, I would definitely be new to the breed (I am only
familiar with Satin Angoras and Lionheads thus far), so there are a few
questions that i have.
Around this house, dogs, cats, an owner with a vision impairment (partially
blind) are realities *laughs*. I am completely blind in one eye and have low
vision in the other. With no depth perception, my "vision fail" moments
definitely ensure I am not the rabbit person who is going to be perfect with
every movement that I make while handling a rabbit. Needlesstosay, a rabbit that
can take my misjudging where the top of the cage door opening is and the
consequences of such action is a must (my friend's wife has Lionheads...so not
an option for me *smirks*).
That said, here are a few questions that I have regarding the Standard Rex:
1. What is the meat-to-bone ratio for a RS?
2. How long does it take for the average RX to reach a butchering weight of 5
lbs.?
3. What protein percentage do most of you feed (pellets and hay)?
4. Are RX does typically good mothers?
5. What is an average litter size for the RX?
6. Do they do well in intensive breed-back schedules (14 days after kindling)?
7. Do the skins tan well?
8. What is the best butchering age for tanning?
Finally, with my living in North Florida, I am curious if there are any breeders
that are present here or that you can recommend in the North Florida/Southeast
Georgia areas?
I look forward to learning about this breed and being part of this list.
Thank you all for your time and putting up with my myriad of questions *smiles*.
Respectfully,
RW
I am new to the forum and am located in north Florida (U.S.). I am contemplating breeding a
meat rabbit. A friend of mine suggested American or Silver Fox. However, as we
started talking, we came across the Standard Rex. I have a few goals in mind
along with the criteria that the chosen breed needs to be a good meat rabbit.
Those goals include large variety of color options (I have a few color-based
breeding ideas in mind), short-haired coat, overall good temperament, relatively
low maintenance, pelt quality that allows for an attractive pelt when skinned,
and (of course) a good meat-to-bone ratio.
With these goals in mind, I am thinking that the Standard Rex would be a good
rabbit to go with. However, I would definitely be new to the breed (I am only
familiar with Satin Angoras and Lionheads thus far), so there are a few
questions that i have.
Around this house, dogs, cats, an owner with a vision impairment (partially
blind) are realities *laughs*. I am completely blind in one eye and have low
vision in the other. With no depth perception, my "vision fail" moments
definitely ensure I am not the rabbit person who is going to be perfect with
every movement that I make while handling a rabbit. Needlesstosay, a rabbit that
can take my misjudging where the top of the cage door opening is and the
consequences of such action is a must (my friend's wife has Lionheads...so not
an option for me *smirks*).
That said, here are a few questions that I have regarding the Standard Rex:
1. What is the meat-to-bone ratio for a RS?
2. How long does it take for the average RX to reach a butchering weight of 5
lbs.?
3. What protein percentage do most of you feed (pellets and hay)?
4. Are RX does typically good mothers?
5. What is an average litter size for the RX?
6. Do they do well in intensive breed-back schedules (14 days after kindling)?
7. Do the skins tan well?
8. What is the best butchering age for tanning?
Finally, with my living in North Florida, I am curious if there are any breeders
that are present here or that you can recommend in the North Florida/Southeast
Georgia areas?
I look forward to learning about this breed and being part of this list.
Thank you all for your time and putting up with my myriad of questions *smiles*.
Respectfully,
RW