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Hey i Bred my Black ND doe to my Siamese Smoke Pearl ND buck. can you tell me what colors to expect.:?
 
I have no idea about rabbit genetics so this is a total guess but I would think most of the kits will be black (at least in humans, black is a dominant colour and also because there is so much black in their bloodlines). Quite likely I'm wrong though ;) Looking forward to pics when they're born!
 
probably mainly black tho I would keep an eye for rougue hairs you don't say whether you smoke is marten pattern or siamese. but if its marten then you will get white hairs on tail of selfs as well as other areas you would expect a marten to have white ie belly.
You would be better to keep your self's true and not put shaded patterns in it will only screw your pedigree's up along the line and its harder to breed the traits out than in!!
 
Easter pets!?
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What? .....Do you mean you're going to sell them for easter pets?

The babieswon't even be old enough, first off. Second off, that's extremely irresponsible.

What day did you breed them? If you bred them the day you originally posted (Feb. 4th) that would only make the babies 5 weeks old as of Easter weekend...and you'd probably want to advertise a week or so before; 4 weeks. WAY to young to leave mom, and for an unnerving reason, too.

Babies shouldn't be less than 6 weeks before you begin weaning. They should be about less than 10 weeks old when they're fully weaned and ready to go.

Emily
 
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Rabbits shouldn't leave their mums until they're 8 weeks old to develop their immune system.

Also, many animals given as gifts get abandoned as people can't look after them.

Please make sure your kits go to good homes!




 
You don't list your location, but in a lot of states, it is illegal to sell a rabbit before it is 8 weeks of age.

Selling for Easterrelies on impusle buying (something we discourage here) and makes itvery difficult to make sure all the babies get good homes. It's not really a responsiblereason to breed rabbits.


 
^I believe it's illegal in the UK too, but the easter bunny 'trade' is not big over here so I would expect them to not be in the UK.
 
i am located in West Virginia they were bred Jan 18th they should be 7 weeks and 3days old on Easter.
 
Uhm, not trying to be rude or anything, but if you sell them as Easter pets, there is a good chance that the people buying them just for the thought of "oohh, a bunny for Easter!" And they probably have no clue how to care for a young rabbit. I agree with BlueGiants, it isn't responsible to breed your rabbits just for selling them as Easter pets..

Karlee
 
I would just like to say that I received two chicks for Easter once and they are my most memorable Easter presents. I really loved those chicks and they grew up to be healthy adults. Not every Easter present will be neglected. I believe Easter could be a very good time to find good homes for pets with children who will love them.
 
thank you Tulip if you seel a rabbit any other time they could still be neglected it is just a chance you have to take
 
I would assume, Reedy Rabbitry, that you will give the same extensive instructions on rabbit care and screen prospective buyers as closely at Easter as any other time of the year.

Members responding in this thread (many of whom are breeders themselves) are not concerned without reason. Many work at shelters, and see a huge influx of unwanted rabbits shortly after Easter.

I sincerely hope that you, as a responsible breeder, will ensure that any rabbit sold at any time is going to their new owner with all the information needed for a successful life together.

 

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