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[PoultryPower]

Yes, his mom is a BEW.
I figured he is a VM, I was just really hoping he isn't, because I want to keep and show him.

 

[Bunnylady]

Any white on a colored animal is a DQ, unless it is clearly the broken pattern.

 

[imtrying]

i'm also looking for netherland dwarfs and english angoras. anyone?

 

[inthesticks]

What is everyone's palpation techniques?
Sometimes I can easily feel the kits. Other times, like with my Holland Lop right now, I'm having a hard time telling. I'm taking into consideration that this is her first litter. She stomach feels really squishy, it did in the beginning too. Every now and then I feel hard masses, but it seems like she should be bigger. Today is 29 days. I want to perfect my technique so I can be more sure of what I'm feeling. Then I can re-breed the does if necessary. Right now, I don't trust myself to re-breed does if I don't feel anything on the 12th day. I just wait and see.

If you have more than one doe then(if there is at least 1 doe not bred) you can compare the too. Like duckchick stated - poking around may not help. holding her steady w one hand around the shoulders cup underneath her stomach with your other hand, raise her up till you are supporting her w/ that hand and slowly move your hand forward and back. the uterine horns are on each side so you are looking to feel 'lumps' 'soft grapes' along the side of her. If you feel in the middle of her belly you may just end up feeling pellets instead. If you are unsure you then do the same thing w/ the un-bred doe. If they feel very different in regards to lumps on the side you more than likely have yourself a pregnant doe. Just keep practicing it w/ every litter & it will get easier & easier. Also if you have other breeders in the area, see if one of them is very good @ it & see if you're able to take a visit & learn hands on w/ them.

Good luck!

 

[inthesticks]

i'm also looking for netherland dwarfs and english angoras. anyone?

I'm sorry if you already stated where you are located, but... where are you located?

 

[ChickenPotPie]

where can you get a jersey wooly in north carolina? a of-nice-quality one.

Oh, today is your lucky day. lol My fellow competitor and dear friend, Kristen, lives in North Carolina. Her Woolies are top notch. I'll message you her email address.

 

[ChickenPotPie]

Okay, just one more - a nice surprise i got recently. My buck Chance is currently in 6th place for Jersey Wooly "Rabbit of the Year". It's the NJWRC contest for most points earned by a single rabbit. He won't win but I'm still proud of him.

 

[imtrying]

I'm sorry if you already stated where you are located, but... where are you located?

North Carolina. And thanks, ChickenPotPie.

 

[ChickenPotPie]

[COLOR=EE82EE]If you have more than one doe then(if there is at least 1 doe not bred) you can compare the too.  Like duckchick stated - poking around may not help. holding her steady w one hand around the shoulders cup underneath her stomach with your other hand, raise her up till you are supporting her w/ that hand and slowly move your hand forward and back. the uterine horns are on each side so you are looking to feel 'lumps' 'soft grapes'  along the side of her. If you feel in the middle of her belly you may just end up feeling pellets instead. If you are unsure you then do the same thing w/ the un-bred doe. If they feel very different in regards to lumps on the side you more than likely have yourself a pregnant doe. Just keep practicing it w/ every litter & it will get easier & easier. Also if you have other breeders in the area, see if one of them is very good @ it & see if you're able to take a visit & learn hands on w/ them.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=EE82EE]Good luck![/COLOR]

Excellent post.

 

[Ga Boy]

[/IMG] 16 day old Holland Lop