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    My meat rabbits have ear mites!

    I use Ivermectin on mine and it works great. I've used it with pregnant does, nursing does, etc. Absolutely no side effects and I wouldn't change it for anything. I tried everything else before and nothing worked anywhere nearly as good as Ivermectin. Just a pea sized dose on a popsicle stick...
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    breeding?

    You can successfully breed NZW does at 4 months of age most of the time and have extremely healthy, productive does for several years. The bucks sometimes take 5 to 6 months, depending on the individual buck. If you breed the does early, they stay healthier. If you wait, they can develop...
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    Amount to feed NZ's

    I healthy rabbit will always act like they're starving at feeding time when you ration feed. Even if there is a little bit left in the feeder from overfeeding the day before, they'll act the same way.
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    When to butcher

    It really depends on if you're looking for size or optimal feed to meat ratio output. The time in which the feed to meat conversion takes a dive is 8 to 10 weeks. That's why people butcher at that time. It has nothing to do with the tenderness of the meat. If you're looking for more meat on the...
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    how old does a rabbit need to be to get pregnant?

    brentr, many rabbits don't breed really easy the first time. I bred 5 does in 2 days using 2 bucks. All were 1 week short of 4 months. They always bred easily after that. The ONLY drawback I saw is that it took a bit longer for them to get the size I'd wanted to see in them. Their energies...
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    how old does a rabbit need to be to get pregnant?

    Depends on the breed/size. If dealing with a meat-breed like NZW, Cali, American, etc, then I've bred both bucks and does successfully at 4 months. And they continued to be extremely healthy and productive right from the start. As far as how early "can" they get pregnant. Not sure. I'd...
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    Supplementing a big litter

    You don't need to supplement with anything. However, some will supplement to fatten them up after weaning if used as meat rabbits. But most of these supplements aren't great if you're keeping them for breeding. For long-term health nothing is needed besides healthy pellets. That being said...
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    what scales to buy

    This is the one I use: http://www.amazon.com/ULTRASCALE-MBSC-55-Digital-Baby-Scale/dp/B0007P4BNA It goes up to 55 pounds. It is extremely accurate, has many options and is reasonably priced. If you get it, you also need to buy a power source (it takes batteries or cord). This is the power...
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    Feed on the ground in one grow out pen

    I have this happen every once in a while. It's usually one of the kits in the litter. If an option, put that kit in a cage on it's own as soon as you're able. Then limit feed it. If that's not an option, you almost have to just deal with it. Like I said, I have it happen sometimes, but not very...
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    First litter and cold night coming

    You can breed her as soon as you want. I'd wait a couple of days and breed her again.
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    bred my dutchs :) due date st patricks day!

    I don't know if you realize it, but the first successful breeding took place at 51 seconds on the video. The second at 1.07 on the video, and so forth. At that point, you could have stopped. After the first 2 times, studies have shown they're out of bullets and it's overkill. There were a total...
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    When to breed?

    For my NZW's, I've started breeding at 4 months for the does with really great results. Depending on the individuals, for meat rabbits, 5 months is the norm for the does, 6 months for the bucks (although I've bred bucks as early as 4 months too, but that's more rare).
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    Vaccinations

    Ivomectin paste is good. I use that stuff by squirting a pea sized amount on a Popsicle stick and then putting it in their mouth. That way I can limit the amount and don't overdo it. Then repeat 10 days later to get the egg hatches. You should only have to do it once... unless you bring in new...
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    Scratching

    Breeding time and also kit sexing time is the worst. If I forget long sleeve shirts, I finish the day a bloody mess. And for some reason bunny scratches hurt extra bad for some reason. Evil and cute at the same time... ;)
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