2015-04-30

Bunnies by the Dozen

Safe in their nest
12 healthy kits. 3/4 New Zealand 1/4 Flemish Giant
Nine days ago Tawney had a litter of 14 kits. Two were runts and didn't make it. If I'd of supplemented the two they'd probably of been fine but were just too much smaller to compete. The other twelve are growing fast and should have their eyes open in the next day or two. Tawney must really be a good milk producer. Eight teats and no problem with raising twelve. Her daughter Amber has been a great mother too. Best producers I've ever had. I'll never go back to purebreds.


6 litters this year
Super Mother, New Zealand X Flemish Giant

Manger for garden weeds, tree limbs above, grass below
Here's some of the previous litter 2 months older
Here's part of a previous litter in a grow out pen. Notice they have feed in three dimensions. The manger to the right holds garden weeds, grass from below and tree branches above. They actually prefer the branches and food from the manger, something about stepped on food must not be as appetizing.

3 comments:

  1. I am interested in your meat rabbits and more info, thanks. Jessica Street

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    1. I've usually got a couple litters available and am very willing to help or just answer questions.

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  2. Lovely and informative,thanks for the information shared

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