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I may have done just that. If it works it works. :D Actually tried to post one of the pics but my phone dosent let me upload photos to the forum.

I had quite a lot of fun charting the genetics out on a basement floor in chalk. Kind of like a cheat sheet with the genetic code writen out with the color name and how it related back to Chestnut,(wild type)

https://thenaturetrail.com/rabbit-genetics/rabbit-color-genotypes-chart/ This chart is a great way to figure out the basics. It dosent handle the broken gene or the breed specific ones, but it gives you a good basis to learn and work off from. Your Maple should be aa B_ C_ D_ ee My tortie...

Cant seem to pass the color on into to a kit with the qualities Id like to keep. Unfortunately both my lines does+buck carry blue and it seems throw the strongest, healthiest, kits. But I dont want blue. So Ive been trying to produce a large black based kit to breed back to mom so I can have...

Nice! I have a black tortiseshell Satin and it is a gorgeous color in them. Shes stubborn though havent succeeded in passing on the non extension gene successfully even with 2 yrs of trying. :rolleyes:

I've had issues with waiting too long and the doe getting too much internal fat to breed even at 9 months, but just be persistant and give it time. If no luck in a month maybe put her on hay only for a few weeks, then try again.

I use a fold up dog exercise pen when breeding. It allows me to intervene easier if necessary. And I can shape it into a triangle so the buck has a chance to corner a doe if need be. But you haven't had them a week yet, give them time. Also do you know any of the does history? Age, last litter...

Be prepared for extra grow out cages! I always seem to run out of cage space every breeding cycle. Then again finding time to butcher 20+ when you want to save the hides means I have a little bit of a back log. 😆

My older buck gets soo very frentic over the does that I only allow him 5 min with one if shes being difficult. He's only 4, but I am seriously worried he'll have a heart attack one of these days. Try at different times of the day as well. A few of my does will only breed in the AM, one prefers...