Critique Rabbits ANOTHER RABBIT ADDED

[iajewel]

For those of us that spend hundreds on rabbits and sell our litters for thousands, thats pretty rude. Think of it like this. I have a doe that produces 10 kits, I sell them for an average of 100 a piece. thats 1000. Can you afford to eat my rabbits? Most of my rabbits go for more then that, however I have given an average. If all you see is an 8 dollar sale barn rabbit then good for you.. but some of us raise and show quality rabbits. Just like some chickens are worth 5.00 in the pot, and some worth 75 and up in the show room. Have manners.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

I think she meant that particular rabbit being sold.

 

[Heartlandrabbitry]

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[RabbitMage]

1. Actually it's he.

2. iajewel: My rabbits sell in a similar price range.

3.. I'm not commenting on the age of the rabbit. I've shown my Tans (not a breed known for their longevity on the show table) well beyond their first birthday. But looking at that rabbit, he LOOKS immature. I though this rabbit was a couple of months old based on the condition of his coat (long, soft, not finished), and the lack of massiveness to his body and head, as well as the thickness of his ears. I was previously willing to say that maybe he'd turn into something nice. But if he's a year old and that's what he looks like? He's only worth turning into dinner. Again, this is based off a single picture, Netherlands aren't my breed. I could be wrong. But I see no real potential in that buck as a show/breeding rabbit and I think if Toby buys him, Toby's going to end up disappointed.

 

[BobwhiteQuailLover]

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One what? One year?

I was assuming he was younger, somewhere around 8 weeks old. If he's a year old, judging from that picture alone, the owner should be ashamed of themselves for trying to sell that buck to you as a show rabbit.

Do you know anything about his pedigree? ANYTHING about the breeder?

Sorry, I counted wrong, he is 8 months!!

 

[BobwhiteQuailLover]

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I am a girl, my HORSES name is Toby.

 

[RabbitMage]

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I am a girl, my HORSES name is Toby.

I was referring to myself, because I thought the she RP mentioned was in reference to me.

And even at eight months old, my opinion still stands. That rabbit isn't worth your time or money.

 

[iajewel]

I think when buying any rabbit one needs to get the comment cards on that rabbit and fully examine not only the rabbit its self. Never EVER buy from a photo, of you are new to a breed or rabbits themselves. Make sure there is more on that pedigree then a name and do your home work on the lines and the breeders reputation. There are some easy do's and don't's on my website.. www.pet-rabbit.netfirms.com then go to buying facts.

 

[RabbitMage]

I can't tell a lot about the Hotot you posted because she isn't posed, but she's close and at least it's a side view.

Her shoulders might be a little long, her loin looks good, but I can't tell much about her hindquarters.

But again, her head and ear seem off. I've seen a lot of Hotots that aren't as massive up front as NDs are, and I'm not sure they're supposed to be, but you do still want them to have that dwarf look. And here with have a rabbit that's got a narrow, light head and long, although reasonably thick ears. Her eye circle on the side we can see appears to be incomplete, and for me that pushes her from "okay" to "pass".

And because of the lack of response, I have to ask again: have you read or thought about any of the other advice you've gotten in this thread? Have you bought any books yet? The ARBA Standard of Perfection, Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits? The ARBA gives you a great basic rabbit book when you join as a member, which is dirt cheap.

Have you read up about peanuts or max factor kits? Are you comfortable handling those situations? Do you have an outlet for your unshowable rabbits that you're ethically comfortable with?

These are things you need to do and think about before you ever look at a single rabbit.

 

[BobwhiteQuailLover]

I got some from the library!!