There are several genes involved in determining the color and pattern of a rabbit’s fur. The topic of rabbit color genetics is sufficiently complicated to warrant whole books on the subject. (Check out “A book About Bunny Colors” here.) This page will consider only the En/en gene, which determines whether a rabbit will be a … Read more
Techniques for Mating Bunnies There are numerous ways to go about the actual breeding process, but they all, except colony breeding, fall along a continuum. On the one end, you put the doe in the bucks cage and remove her after the breeding. On the other end, you pose the doe and make sure she … Read more
Judging Rabbit Breeds by the American Rabbit Breeders Association Rabbit show judging is based on the rabbit’s physical appearance, not performance. Breeders and judges look for different traits in the various breeds. In the United States, the ideal features of every breed are described in one book, the Standard of Perfection. Published by the American … Read more
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Spelling out the Essentials of Rabbit Coat Color Genetics There’s a lot of information out there about color genetics, but unfortunately, a lot of it is hard to comprehend. The topic is way too important to be understood only by science majors, so we at Rabbit Smarties are proud to offer you A book … Read more
Tips For Buying Show Rabbits And Breeding Stock by Laurie Stroupe I am a big believer that rabbit breeding and exhibiting information should be open to everyone and that anyone who wants to put in the investments of time, money, and work should have an opportunity to do well in bunnies. But you may feel … Read more
*Please note! The Nature Trail does not sell or ship rabbits any more. This is the policy that was used when the Nature Trail Rabbitry was operating. We are keeping this up for breeders to refer to in developing their own policies. Thank you!* Jump to a section below: Deposit Policy – Pet Sales Policy … Read more
*Please note! The Nature Trail does not sell or ship rabbits any more. This is the policy that was used when the Nature Trail Rabbitry was operating. We are keeping this up for breeders to refer to in developing their own policies. Thank you!* Shipping Rabbits by Air – Shipping Policy Policy used by Laurie … Read more
Note: This article is written for rabbit breeders who are considering selling Easter bunnies as pets. However, if you recently purchased a pet bunny or plan to purchase one, the other sections of this website are chock-full of practical advice for keeping happy, healthy rabbits. Why not start with the Rabbit Care section? Note … Read more