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[PrimroseMom1]

No, actually, it's caused by people breeding animals together knowing that they have a lethal gene, and risking these to get the babies that, like the parents, only carry one copy of the lethal gene. It is possible to avoid peanuts altogether, if you breed true dwarf to false dwarf, though the false dwarfs can't ever be registered.

I have heard that breeding two "true dwarfs" together is actually illegal in one European country, as is any breeding that could result in the death or prolonged suffering of the resulting offspring. There is also a limit on how long the ears of English Lops can be, since damaging their own ears by stepping on them is possible, and that is considered suffering.

I would agree with that. There were only 3 kits in the litter. One deformed, one peanut and one normal. It was very sad. In Europe they don't clip dog ears. It's considered mutilation and very painful for the dogs.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

What is interesting is that things we do for "fashion" in many animals once had a purpose. Docked or bobbed tails in Corgis for example is because they were originally cattle dogs and a long tail was a liability that could get them injured or killed. Better to have a lethal gene or make a quick chop when they were young then have their tail crushed off when they were older. We do something similar in goats and cattle for the safety of both herd and human when we dehorn them. Spay and neuter is an operation of convenience to prevent pregnancy and over population without having to control your dogs when in heat and carries as many risks as benefits. Dogs got cropped ears when they were guard dogs to make them more intimidating, SharPeis were bred with extra skin to reduce injuries in dog fighting, and the "poodle cut" was originally designed to keep the dogs joints warm in cold water as they swam to retreive or hunt birds... Even white rabbits were developed to have a fur that was readily dyed for market!

So, while I don't see the reason behind keeping a dwarf rabbit per say... I wonder if it had a purpose once beyond fashion. Either way, what people do or don't choose to breed or do, I don't really judge unless it is obvious suffering and impeding for a good life while alive. Peanuts don't really bother me because at that age there's not much they can feel anyhow and most of the time any suffering is over pretty quick, or ended by the breeder. :shrug:

 

[Coupe]

Heres me litter of 4 VM netherland kits

 

[APDoxies]

Is natural bamboo litter safe for bunny litter pans?

 

[Lynzi777]

Just lost the last two kits of Tues evenings litter. I don't get it. She was feeding them, we left the house today at 4 to go out to dinner, I went up to check on them before we left and they felt cool. So I moved them to the corner of the nestbox, placed the fur over them, also placed the heat lamp I have up there over some chicks, somewhat in the direction for some warmth and came home to them dead. They were still cool to the touch. So upsetting. This was her first litter and I know I should have just let nature take it's course but it just sux when you wait and wait for them to kindle and then this happens. :-( Well, I did everything I could I guess.

 

[kacklinkelly]

Lynzi - so sorry. You worked so hard to offer them the best chance. The more I read, the more I am amazed when a first litter actually survives. Wishing you peace.

 

[pattyjean]

Is natural bamboo litter safe for bunny litter pans?

I would think so. I use the generic Feline Pine for my bunny. It does not have any chemicals like the cedar chips and it really works well. I get it at walmart for about $3 a bag.

 

[Animals970]

I would think so. I use the generic Feline Pine for my bunny. It does not have any chemicals like the cedar chips and it really works well. I get it at walmart for about $3 a bag.

So, they actually make litter out of bamboo?

 

[Angelicisi]

Wait....Whaaaaaa?
So sometimes kits (or kit) is born "peanut" meaning no chance...just a bunny look alike missing necessary functions? (eating and such)
Is this common? (ive heard it mentioned a few times in different places )
Is there a reason or just a genetic hiccup?
Do does or bucks throw the hiccups? If common problem do people breed same rabbits successfully again?
Sorry new bunny info that I didn't know and sorta sad

Don't look like peanuts. Peanuts can't digest food so they just shrivel up after birth and like others said, their form is different.

Normal kit next to a peanut on Day 1

Same kits on Day 3; the peanut died on Day 4.

 

[Angelicisi]

Whoops didn't see this before my last post. I'll have to research the lethal gene sounds crappy.
I just skimmed and article about Flemish crossing and a lethal gene just got 3 does. Project a lady wants done and doesn't have the room at her place so we traded room and board for a project breeding for her and I get 3 pure does for me now lol prepayment she said. Maybe I can sell them. They really don't fit into my personal breeding program. I have a few lines of awesome NZWs and some medium size pet breeds in small numbers. I took the offer hearing "3 does now" for a lil room? Heck ya lol still love her sweet bunnies so don't mind them having litters here but now am realizing these does aren't really going to provide me with much. Maybe I could cross them just for our own freezer. Lol I'd really like each creature to pay for itself and I just read Flemish eat a pound a day and breeding does MORE! REALLY? caca.

No, actually, it's caused by people breeding animals together knowing that they have a lethal gene, and risking these to get the babies that, like the parents, only carry one copy of the lethal gene. It is possible to avoid peanuts altogether, if you breed true dwarf to false dwarf, though the false dwarfs can't ever be registered.

I have heard that breeding two "true dwarfs" together is actually illegal in one European country, as is any breeding that could result in the death or prolonged suffering of the resulting offspring. There is also a limit on how long the ears of English Lops can be, since damaging their own ears by stepping on them is possible, and that is considered suffering.