Rabbits!

[BunnyLover44]

On the poll the line "because they are great eating" is missing. That is why I have not voted yet. Piet

I think this thread is for bunny lovers not bunny eaters...

 

[Piet]

I think this thread is for bunny lovers not bunny eaters...

But I do both, the ones I do not like become dinner, the ones I like are treated like royalty..

 

[BunnyLover44]

Oh ok, do you breed them?

 

[Piet]

Yes

Oh ok, do you breed them?

yes, I breed and show Flemish Giants.

 

[BunnyLover44]

wow they look like twins and are so cute !

 

[Irishgirl]

Should you re-breed bunnies 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, or 42 days after they've kindled? Or just breed spring and fall? I read on the ARBA website that spring/fall only breeding resulted in fertility loss. What do y'all do for re-breeding? (sorry for all the q's. I'm trying to breed mini rexes)

 

[Piet]

Each breed has its own problems. The small breeds tend to gain fat faster and are better to "keep in the running" for having litters. I do not re breed until the doe is back in good condition and that varies per doe. My large Flemish have a couple litters a year and then the next year conceive again with no problems after a long winter rest. I have re bred at 6 weeks, weaned the litter at 8 weeks and so she littered again two weeks later. Also some of my does get a couple months off in order to gain flesh condition.

 

[Irishgirl]

Ok. Thank you!

 

[insanity]

I am just getting back into rabbits after several years away. I decided on french lops this time but I used to keep polish and mini rex. I remember minis had a few particular needs (mostly diet), do the xl breeds have any special needs?

Thanks

 

[insanity]

Here are my lops.

This is my boy

The doe and my best helper.