Texas

[Matejka]

Two hours isn't terrible if I can't find anyone around here with decent stock (as long as I don't have to go through Houston, haha). What rabbits does he breed?

Dustin and Audra Coker
Bremond, Texas
ACDC Rabbitry
We raise California rabbits. Please let us know in plenty of time so we can breed for your fair. This is our first year showing and our son won Grand Champion with his single fryer and made the sale with his meat pen. We charge $30 per rabbit. We look forward to visiting with you.
[email protected]
979-324-9712

Several yrs ago. Last time gra daughter bought they were $40 but he may have lesser quality cheaper

 

[oldhen2345]

Hello! I'm from Texas, around Spring. My father unexpectedly passed away a few weeks ago and I figure life is too short not to try some projects I've been wanting to do for a while.
I've got a dog, an old-man rat, a few lizards, and little Namentuppen the runt Cochin chicken, who will be going to a friend's farm once she's big enough. Looking into meat rabbits and quail. Meat rabbits first; quail probably next year.
Does anyone know breeders in the area? The only place I know that sells rabbits is a pet store in the mall and knowing them it'll be like $80 for a single lionhead bunny they know nothing about.
Looking mainly into standard rex, chinchillas, or any pretty meat mutts. I'm not picky about pedigree; larger litters would be nice. I like Flemish giants as well but I've heard the meat-to-bone ratio isn't great.
Finally setting up a room for my business too. I need to get out of the closet I've been using for the past few years.

Time is too short not to do what you enjoy. Go for it with gusto. Good luck and smooth sailing. Just don't overwhelm yourself with too many projects at once- that way leads to burn out.

 

[Namentuppen]

Time is too short not to do what you enjoy. Go for it with gusto. Good luck and smooth sailing. Just don't overwhelm yourself with too many projects at once- that way leads to burn out.

I’m starting slow! Rabbits this year and quail next year.

 

[AllenK RGV]

Two hours isn't terrible if I can't find anyone around here with decent stock (as long as I don't have to go through Houston, haha). What rabbits does he breed?

I am curuous, if they are bred for meat why does it matter how they show or their dispositions? The mean ones should be the easiest to put down as needed.

For lost to winters chill plants pretty muck most all my citrus and the guava is still showing no signs of life. I am goiing to replace citrus until next year as I'll let other homeowners pay this years premium prices and ensure our commercial growers get theirs first. I will probably put in some key lime this year over the septic leech beds and maybe a few papaya that come true from seed. My Norfolk/Cooks pines are still hangimg on so many folks have lost those, and the passionflower are all gone about all of the aloe transplants are still here and my agave look sad but survived. The hibiscus jury is still out there. A few odd cactus types didn't pull through and we lost loads of prickly pears. What 2+ years of drought hasn't accomplished that freeze sure did.

 

[Matejka]

I am curuous, if they are bred for meat why does it matter how they show or their dispositions? The mean ones should be the easiest to put down as needed.

For lost to winters chill plants pretty muck most all my citrus and the guava is still showing no signs of life. I am goiing to replace citrus until next year as I'll let other homeowners pay this years premium prices and ensure our commercial growers get theirs first. I will probably put in some key lime this year over the septic leech beds and maybe a few papaya that come true from seed. My Norfolk/Cooks pines are still hangimg on so many folks have lost those, and the passionflower are all gone about all of the aloe transplants are still here and my agave look sad but survived. The hibiscus jury is still out there. A few odd cactus types didn't pull through and we lost loads of prickly pears. What 2+ years of drought hasn't accomplished that freeze sure did.

I'm sorry for your loss. Plantts and trees take time. This freeze took out years of work.
It's hard

 

[Namentuppen]

I am curuous, if they are bred for meat why does it matter how they show or their dispositions? The mean ones should be the easiest to put down as needed.

For lost to winters chill plants pretty muck most all my citrus and the guava is still showing no signs of life. I am goiing to replace citrus until next year as I'll let other homeowners pay this years premium prices and ensure our commercial growers get theirs first. I will probably put in some key lime this year over the septic leech beds and maybe a few papaya that come true from seed. My Norfolk/Cooks pines are still hangimg on so many folks have lost those, and the passionflower are all gone about all of the aloe transplants are still here and my agave look sad but survived. The hibiscus jury is still out there. A few odd cactus types didn't pull through and we lost loads of prickly pears. What 2+ years of drought hasn't accomplished that freeze sure did.

Breed doesn’t matter so much aside from meat/feed ratio. For me at least. Personally I like to see colors instead of all white, but that’s just me.
Temperament is more of that I’d rather not be attacked when the rabbits need to have their cages cleaned or if they ever need vet care. A mean rabbit can mess you up. Their kicks hurt and their teeth/claws can draw some serious blood. Also if they freak out while being handled they can break their backs relatively easily if you don’t know how to or can’t quickly get them under control. I work in vet medicine and I’ve seen some nasty bunnies. Less stressful for you and the animal if they’re nice enough to not have to use much force on.

 

[drumstick diva]

AllenK RGV, I used to have many, winter hardy Optunia Cactus, with yellow blooms and some with yellow blossoms and red throats. Most had just spine hairs, not lethal spines but, still had to be handled with care.

They would start to dehydrate in fall, so that their cells would not rupture during freezing and below temps. (suburb of Chicago). I had tons of them on the south side of the house with just enough over hang to keep them from flooding during heavy rain. They thrived.

But, when I found a Sparrow dead, impaled on the spines that's when I decided to take them out completely. Birds would not deliberately fly into them, only if chased or if the wind pushed them there.

 

[Namentuppen]

I found a some rabbits! Should be getting them on the 29th.

 

[EastTexan]

Just outside of Burkeville TX. here. Hopefully all goes well with our bunch. Haven’t had chickens in 20+ years.

 

[RUNuts]

Just outside of Burkeville TX. here. Hopefully all goes well with our bunch. Haven’t had chickens in 20+ years.

Welcome! Chickens are great. Build a good fence to keep them out of the garden.