Californian Rabbits - I got them! Woot!!!

[MissPrissy]

After over a year of searching I finally got in touch with a breeder for Californian rabbits by contacting one person who led me to another person who led to another person etc. I took a 120 mile round trip this morning and brought home these registered beauties.

The trio is two does and a buck. The does are bred by other bucks. Perfect!

Ponder - female 9 lbs - 1.4 yrs old

Amazing Grace "Mazie" - female 9 lbs - 1 yr old

And Trip - male 8.75 lbs - 8 months

The breeder took a lot of time with me. He explained so many things and allayed my nervousness at not having had rabbits since I was a child.

He even sent me home with 2 nest boxes so I wouldn't have to build or pay an inflated price for the metal ones.

Trip is the sweetest boy. He snuggles and cuddles and slept in my arms.

I am very happy with my choice

 

[Cuban Longtails]

Wow, what will you be doing with the rabbits? Where in the world do you find the time to take care of everyone on your farm?

 

[MissPrissy]

Meat. For the eating of. These are breeding stock.

 

[texaschickmama]

My daughter raised some of those last year to show at the Yamboree in Gilmer, TX. She didn't place high enough to be in the sale, but she learned a lot. I bet she will place this year.

Are you going to sell them for meat rabbits? I am pondering the idea of raising Flemish Giants.

Congrats on the new addition to your evergrowing farm.

 

[gumpsgirl]

They're gorgeous! Congrats on your find MissP!!!

 

[Cuban Longtails]

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What decided you on picking the california rabbit over another breed?

 

[FutureChickenMan]

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What decided you on picking the california rabbit over another breed?

The Californian and New Zealand White are the two most common breeds used for meat production. (commercial meat production)

 

[FarmGirl01]

Just wondering. Are you going to put the feeders on the outside.? Easier to fill. That is a great breed for meat. I heard they have large litters.

 

[Cuban Longtails]

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What decided you on picking the california rabbit over another breed?

The Californian and New Zealand White are the two most common breeds used for meat production. (commercial meat production)

I had American Whites when I was a kid, but they were pets.

One of these days I'd like to try eating rabbit meat.

 

[Acre of Blessings]

Where on earth did you find them?