Oh yes! The dog is a big issue. You're correct in that. I have a chiweenie that will chase bunnies. They grow very upset if she's in her hyper mood in the rabbitry. They're fine with my pyrenees and my Aussie shepherd. Those two pose no threat. But if Cloud, my kuvasz, runs in my buns go...
Right! A secure nesting box away from the male. But it's more of a potassium deficiency. I had doe after doe eat their kits and I'd take ripe bananas, freeze pieces, thaw and feed when they're ready. Not one kit eaten since! Bacon for back up. ;)
Yes on the fur. When I dispatch for people to sell them meat, I take the fur and freeze it. When I have time, I'll treat it and see scarves, gloves, hats, etc. I have use for it. Others want color in rabbits for the same reason. So I sell various colors and breed as much for color as I do for...
No need to dispatch your doe. I had that problem, too. Get her pregnant. Calculate 28 days. Feed her 1/4 to 1/2 a very ripe banana and the skin if she wants. Do this for three days. She'll have the needed to potassium. Potassium deficiency makes them eat their young. Also, hang a piece of...
Hi there! I raise New Zealand whites and reds. Californians, standard and mini rexes my favs! But I have some cottontails, three beverens, an Altex, two lionhead a and two holland lops but my make just passed.
I raise for meat production and fur, but my rexes are for pets as well as the lion...