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I only wean colony rabbits that early, and only because I want them to live. They go in a special junior cage and get special feed. This is why I like to have does kindle in cages and I try to select for long-lactating, tolerant does. I like my babies to be nursed for 6 or 7 weeks for...
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I may not agree with weaning early, but I think you are right about does that will kill any young that are not theirs. I had a doe that did that years ago when a kit would escape its cage and get into hers. Does tend to be very territorial, and could easily hurt a young rabbit that they...
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Thanks for all ur input ack123 ,
I know this is something that has and hasn't been done with some luck or non at all , I know I might have to keep the buck away from the does or have him nurtured or just keep all does in the out side rabbit aviary
thanks again for all your input I...
As pointed out in other posts, letting your animals roam free around your farm is not free ranging. that is setting them free, and its also illegal. You'd better hope you don't get caught with rabbits running loose one of these days. They can also carry diseases, be picked off by predators and...
Its good that you aren't going to follow the let them run free advice. Here is more of my yard pens. I actually expanded the one. Something to consider using in case you do cage the bunny inside. I really like the rabbit cages posted above too. Those are really nice you guys.
he is nice looking rabbit. better luck next time. just treat this is a learning experience you will get better at breeding and showing them. Really listen to what the judges have to say about them too. It will help you out with your breeding program. In a couple of years you will be able to tell...
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Your bunnies are very lucky. Most can't handle veggies like that and need pellets. They are OK without them as long as you they are getting the right amount of nutrition. It takes a lot of knowledge to keep them healthy like that on a non pellet diet.
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It may be coming 2011, but most rabbit breeders still keep their rabbit sin individual pens because that is proven to be the safest way to keep them. when it comes to colony raisig, you either do it it right or you fail. it has been done before and a lot of people have failed at it...
*With rabbits it all depends of how they are raised as babies as to how they will be when they get big. You can house them in hutches and the size of the hutch depends on the size of the rabbit. If you were going to let them out of their hutches they would need to be in a super secure area that...
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Its a commenter recommending turning themloose not the Op. Good information though.
Do you have a link to case in washington by any chance. Would like to know and share with other groups about it. In case they try to pass any ordinances that would hurt those being responsible with...
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Id rather purchase from breeders.
If you guys want a decent pet, go to a breeder first. then try the shelter. Because chances are, the shelter may not let you get one from them in the first place.
I have no issues with pet shops selling animals as long as they are not sick, and are...
If you are new to rabbits its best you keep them housed in a building in their own cages for now. until you get some experience with them. The camgrounds should not be letting their rabbits run loose since they can pick up diseases, and be picked off by predators. Its a wonder they aren't...
Please, please, please do not follow the advice given by the person above. Turning your rabbits loose is not free ranging it is setting them free, which is very illegal to do. Plus you take chances of them getting VHD, an extremely deadly disease that ha spopped in the US in the last couple of...
the best place to get a rabbit at is a rabbit show. www.arba.net. Look and see if there are any in your area. You can find pet quality rabbits for cheap at just about any show. Most are held during the day at the county fair grounds. Some of the sumer shows may be held at night.
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Id rather purchase from breeders.
If you guys want a decent pet, go to a breeder first. then try the shelter. Because chances are, the shelter may not let you get one from them in the first place.
I have no issues with pet shops selling animals as long as they are not sick, and are...