Disclaimer: This is word-for-word exactly what it says in the newsletter. None of these tips are my own, property owned by The Fluff and written by Angel LeSage and Timmy Bauer.
Spring 2012
- Saving a doe's show coat - Save the collected wool for those pregnant does who have nice show coats. By placing the wool in the cage around 28 days (not in the box) it may encourage her to use that wool instead of plucking her own. Pg. 3
- Provide a distraction - For a buck that licks his rear legs bare give a hay ball stuffed in a cardboard tube, or other toys to keep him busy. Pg. 4
- Chewing wool - For a rabbit with wool chewing problems give cut up chunks of sweet potatoes, or yams. Pg. 4
- Successful Matings - Always breed your does 4 or more times throughout the course of the day for optimum success. It is usually not recommended to breed over several days. Wait 2 weeks and palpate, if not pregnant breed again. Pg. 13
- When fur flies - While grooming and blowing collect the wool, and store it in an old kleenex box. This works great at shows to keep it from flying everywhere. Pg. 16
- Successful Palpation - Practice palpation on a non-pregnant rabbit so that you can identify a pregnant rabbit. Palpation is most successful at 12-14 days. The babies at that stage feel like medium sized grapes. Support the rabbit with the right hand while you use your left to gently squeeze the lower abdomen. Pg. 25
- Due dates made easy - Plan ahead when breeding to make sure you are home. A fast way to calculate due dates is to count 4 weeks form the day you bred, and add 3 days. For example; breeding on Saturday, count the next 4 Saturday and then add 4 more days. So the due date would be on a Tuesday. Pg. 27
- Keeping bottoms clean - Apply cornmeal to a poopy bottom to soak everything up. Brush it out when dry. Pg. 29
Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
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