Rabbit breeder's thread!

[Louise's Country Closet]

I feel bad for the babies that are born in the middle of summer in that case, lol. Maybe winter/spring/fall breeding would be easier on them

 

[1Chick Magnet]

they are in an insulated shed. I open a window at the other end of the shed in the day. I am so glad I found a place to ask questions. I have been reading books for help. I only put a 40 watt bulb because I was worried about changing the temp too much. it is supposed to be 30 tomorrow. I think I will look to see how many she had. this is her second litter. the first was only 2. I bought her a month ago already bred. I figured it would be a good idea if one of us knew what we were doing.

 

[dmiravalle]

In the insulated shed, I wouldn't worry about it if there is more than one then. If you put some of her hair on your hand then pick up the babies she should be fine. Most does don't care, but it is always better to be safe.

 

[Louise's Country Closet]

If it's going to be 30 tomorrow, you definitely don't have to worry about the babies getting cold, lol. Pet her a little and then like dmiravalle said, put some of her hair on your hand and check them out. Mine don't mind me sticking my hands in the box right away after she's had her litter, but my rabbits have been use to me handling them since THEY were babies.

 

[1Chick Magnet]

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that is a great idea. the books say to use a stick but the nest is packed so tight I was afraid of destroying her gard work. these are lionheads.

 

[1Chick Magnet]

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that was one of my concerns. I have only had her a short time. I make sure to pat her daily. she does not shy away from me at all.

 

[dmiravalle]

A stick would be more of a threat than you.

And yes, summer babies can be hard!!! Especially on small earred breeds.

 

[dmiravalle]

Another aspect of summer breeding, you have to vigilant on fly control and cleaning out the nest boxes or you will have maggots, I rarely breed in high summer.

 

[1Chick Magnet]

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do you think all wire nest boxes are a good idea when it gets warmer?

 

[Louise's Country Closet]

I gots pictures!! I love sharing my bunnies and I want to see everyone elses too!!

New Zealand momma Ruby with her baby Sunshine

Sunshine all grown up

Scrappy when he was younger

Scrappy grown up in the same arms (my husband)

Random new keeper baby

I have a white NZ and a black NZ and those babies were what came out of them!