New rabbits

[Blue Skys]

I got three rabbits over the weekend. A breeding pair of New Zealands and a California doe.

The buck is not eating much and doesn't seem to be very active . Is this a normal behavior for being moved to a new home? The does are very active and they eat all their food. I will post pictures soon.

Edited to add pictures, lets see if I do this correctly...

The california doe

The NZ buck and Doe, the buck is on the left

and the NZ doe by herself

 

[Wolf-Kim]

Very handsome rabbits!

 

[Chickenhatcher89]

Very nice!!

 

[millebantam]

When rabbits are relocated, sometimes it takes a while for them to adjust. It helps when the new owner is given a small amount of the previous owner's feed to use to "wean" them over to a different feed. Some rabbits will go off feed for days if they don't find the new feed appealing. It is a good idea to give them a handful of hay to stimulate their appetites. Also, if you have some, a couple of tablespoons of whole oats put on top of the new feed will get them eating.

Good luck with your rabbit raising endevour. A trio like that, and their offspring, can produce an endless supply of meat for your family for years if managed well.