CanadianRabbit
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Is 4 weeks to early to wean New Zealand Whites? I have a litter of 5 that are now 3 weeks old. 4 buns are growing great and eating hay, trying the water bottle and seemingly eating the pellets. The 5th is a runt. I've tried letting the runt feed alone several times a day with the mother but he is still much smaller. If I try Kitten Meal Replacer or some homemade milk replacer is it possible to get the runt up to size for butcher when he is 10-12 weeks of age?
I plan to wean early because I was told the antibodies in young bunnies will prevent them from getting snuffles from their mother. I want to cull the mother as soon as possible to prevent any risk of snuffles.
I also have a buck (not the father) in a cage next to the mother and bunnies. A month ago he showed signs of snuffles but has since seemed very healthy. I hope to get a new doe to replace my current doe. Should I be fine to breed the new doe with my current buck (or should I cull him too just in case). I may also keep one of my female babies to breed with my buck when she is old enough.
I know this is like 3 posts in one! Thanks so much in advance for the help! I've been absolutely loving raising rabbits so far and look forward to getting a couple more cages and more rabbits!
I plan to wean early because I was told the antibodies in young bunnies will prevent them from getting snuffles from their mother. I want to cull the mother as soon as possible to prevent any risk of snuffles.
I also have a buck (not the father) in a cage next to the mother and bunnies. A month ago he showed signs of snuffles but has since seemed very healthy. I hope to get a new doe to replace my current doe. Should I be fine to breed the new doe with my current buck (or should I cull him too just in case). I may also keep one of my female babies to breed with my buck when she is old enough.
I know this is like 3 posts in one! Thanks so much in advance for the help! I've been absolutely loving raising rabbits so far and look forward to getting a couple more cages and more rabbits!