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If they are around 5.lbs at 13 wks that seems like a pretty good weight for processing. I would go ahead and breed them.

Try googling Barbados blackbelly sheep. They look similar to big horns!

canned meat is very good IMO, as is fish.

welcome to BYH, I am here in Wa. also east side close to Id. border. I am currently looking for some new does also, havnt had any luck yet either. Can find lots of cross breeds not any good meaties so far. I just keep watching CL waiting for something to come up OH, I also raised the price I am...

OOOPS I was logged in on my daughters acount and did not realize it untill it was to late.

We keep ours in a open leanto on the back of our garage. It is sheltered from the prevailing winds, besides the occasional wind coming from odd directions it works great. We have never housed them inside, and havnt lost any to the elements in several years. We did lose one during the hottest...

I doubt your dad thinks she is going to die. He probably wants you to be watching your does close when they are getting ready to kindle. Good luck with her and the rest of your does. Keep us posted!

Welcome, I think you will be better off sticking with NZs or Calis they take a shorter time to get to butcher size. Color won't matter if you are raising them for personal use. The hanging cages are definatly the way to go, cuts way down on the cleaning and maintenance. The pedigree thing is up...

A ballpeen hammer is effective and quick.

I like the color of your bunny. The main thing is if they grow out properly. My guess is he will!

I just processed rabbits for the first time today. The rabbits were all NZ blacks, they were about 10 months old. There were 2 bucks and 2 does that I got off craigs list for free about a month ago. I have been trying to decide which to keep and what to get rid of. The bucks went first, holy...

Those are some nice looking meaties. Hope all goes well!

Cute bunnies. not sure if you should put them out yet or not they really havnt had a chance to climatize to the outside temp. maybe its to soon!

Welcome, from Eastern Wa.

So sorry to hear this. Do you think something might have stressed her out maybe. Hope it goes better next time.