by Laurie Stroupe I name every rabbit weaned in my barn. Yes, every one of them. And, even though it is a challenge sometimes, I think that it is one of the privileges of being a breeder. I also like being able to issue a complete pedigree that doesn’t need to have a name penciled … Read more
How do you keep track of it all? Several people have asked me, “How do you keep track of it all?” Since I have well over 100 rabbits in my barn, that’s a very good question. The truth is, it takes several systems to keep track of everything. We all know to write down kindling … Read more
Cleaning and Disinfecting I do not believe that kids should live in sterile environments. We’re starting to hear that American children do not have enough contact with soil to develop healthy immune systems. I believe the same is true with rabbits. They should not be kept in sterile environments. Good thing, too. I could never … Read more
Sherwood Forest Natural Rabbit Food Review Sherwood Forest Natural Rabbit Food is a product specially formulated to match the needs of rabbits at each stage of their lives. There are three separate varieties: Lactating and Growing, Maintenance and Show, and Pregnant. Each feed emphasizes the nutritional components that are essential during that stage. In this … Read more
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