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[DairyGoatz]

Try hand feeding her. This settled my Rex down a lot. She is probably cranky because she was bred. My NZW does get bitchy after being bred. They nip just a little if I handle them too much right after breeding and they stomp. And most rabbits don't like people being in their cages... It could be that she's not used to people being in her cage or even being handled on a regular basis! Then she gets stuck with some buck she doesn't know and bred and she's in a new cage and everything's strange... Well... It'd be enough to stress out any animal. I had a similar situation back in November/December 2012, and that doe was kinda berserk on me. Now she's fine as long as I move slow.

I'd give her some time, space, and lots of snacks from your own hands. If you can give her rubs down the face while she eats something it'll help her settle down. If you reach into the cage and she growls and bats, don't back away until she chills out. Just freeze and hold still. Otherwise she thinks scratching you will give her what she wants (you running away). Once she calms down and isn't lunging/growling anymore, take your hand out. You can try this with gloves or trim her nails if being scratched is a concern.

I'll try that, though I so far haven't found anything any treats she likes but I'll keep trying and give her some space, we'll get to work on a cage for her...

Thank you everyone for all you help

 

[PrimroseMom1]

She's got nice fur; sits right, soft but not crazy soft. Her flesh condition is excellent, too. Lots of heavy muscle, not much fat, definitely not underweight. She's five months and will have her first breeding in two weeks when my other doe (the one she will eventually replace) kindles. She'll be bred alongside my most confident doe just in case I need a foster for her first litter. I think she's going to be fantastic for my herd and will be the first in my own little rabbit line!

Primrose; Actually, most rabbits have to be bred in their first year. It's normal for rabbits. It's not mean at all. Too early for rabbits is like four months, but 5-8 is the typical first litter age.
And speaking of four months, I'd get your doe away from your bucks by four months. Some bucks mature WAY earlier than you'd think possible, and does can become pregnant at 4 months. So I'd get them separated. I don't leave mine together when either is over 12 weeks old. Mind you, most of mine don't make it that long anyhow, but still.

Thanks. I better speed up the cage building.

 

[Bunnylady]

Oh and i also called the feed store I got her from before they closed since they swore that they only had females together....there were 3 other females I didnt get which also had huge stomachs, and told them to separete and give em hay...they were speechless lol

Considering the fact that you now have actual babies in the nest , I reckon the feed store is going to have surprises "in store" pretty quickly! I hope you will give them a call again. People who know rabbits might try to pass the behavior off as a false pregnancy from does mounting each other, but you can't argue with babies! (As we all know, rabbits can be hard to sex when young. If somebody just checked when they were little, and was reluctant to try later because they didn't want to get scratched up, I can see how somebody might think they had all does when such was not the case. Also, rabbits can breed through cage wire).

Congrats on your litter!

 

[DairyGoatz]

Are you sure these animals were being seen by an ARBA judge? The reason I ask is that open sores on the feet, infected eyes, being seriously underweight - all of these are automatic DQ's (some DQ's are a judgement call). Technically, animals with some of these problems shouldn't even be allowed to remain in the showroom. Any judge worth his judge's license is going to put all of them off of the show table - I've had animals DQ'd for things like a broken claw or a group of about 20 white hairs where they shouldn't have been, for Heaven's sake!

I've been to shows that were held in conjunction with a county fair. Here in NC, the animals that come specifically for the fair are there for the duration (7-10 days). The ARBA sanctioned show, on the other hand, is only on one day, from about 8 in the morning until they get done with the judging (usually about 2 - 3 pm). The show participants then go home, taking their rabbits with them. Animals that come for the ARBA show come in carriers; the ARBA show may not even be held in the same building as the "regular" fair exhibits, so the rabbits that the ARBA judges see aren't exposed to those other rabbits. The rabbits that came for the fair are judged separately, often by someone who really doesn't know much about rabbits at all. Most of the rabbit breeders I have known over the years wouldn't leave their rabbits at the fair for possible know-nothings to look after - not the good ones, at any rate!

Where can I find information about the ARBA sanctioned shows? The woman I got my JW from said to just show them at a state fair but I'm notto comfortable with that... Will there be a registrar at the separate show???

 

[Bunnylady]

Where can I find information about the ARBA sanctioned shows? The woman I got my JW from said to just show them at a state fair but I'm notto comfortable with that... Will there be a registrar at the separate show???

This link should get you to the show search page of the ARBA website. If the show secretary got their application in in time, any upcoming shows should be listed. In order to maximize the attendance, a lot of the clubs will hold shows together, so there may be two or three shows listed on the same day at the same location. (For example, the Sandhills club is holding a double youth/triple open show in Greensboro in mid-September - I've attended that show in the past; it was held in conjunction with the county fair).

https://www.arba.net/showsSearch.php

ARBA requires that the group holding a sanctioned show provide the means for people to register their rabbits at the show. All judges are registrars, though not all registrars are judges. There may be a person that has a separate table where all they do is register rabbits, or there may be some provision for one or more judges to do it during breaks - the show secretary can tell you what their arrangements are.

 

[DairyGoatz]

This link should get you to the show search page of the ARBA website. If the show secretary got their application in in time, any upcoming shows should be listed. In order to maximize the attendance, a lot of the clubs will hold shows together, so there may be two or three shows listed on the same day at the same location. (For example, the Sandhills club is holding a double youth/triple open show in Greensboro in mid-September - I've attended that show in the past; it was held in conjunction with the county fair).

https://www.arba.net/showsSearch.php

ARBA requires that the group holding a sanctioned show provide the means for people to register their rabbits at the show. All judges are registrars, though not all registrars are judges. There may be a person  that has a separate table where all they do is register rabbits, or there may be some provision for one or more judges to do it during breaks - the show secretary can tell you what their arrangements are.

Okay thank you I'll check it out... Which shows do you normally go to and what breed do you show?

 

[CicisBunnyBarn]

I go to all of my ARBA sanction shows usually there is only 1 show over the summer and the shows don't start back till October. I show and raise holland lops, netherland dwarfs and lionheads in youth. And I try to go to conventions every other year.

Okay thank you I'll check it out... Which shows do you normally go to and what breed do you show?

 

[DairyGoatz]

I go to all of my ARBA sanction shows usually there is only 1 show over the summer and the shows don't start back till October. I show and raise holland lops, netherland dwarfs and lionheads in youth. And I try to go to conventions every other year.

Yeah I was just checking out the ARBA show list for my area and all the show are in October through to December... I've never been to a real rabbit show and would love to go to the national convention some time...

I adore Lionheads and Netherland dwarfs, their both so sweet... is there any difference in showing under youth rather than in a open class???

 

[redrstr29]

 

[redrstr29]