We have had a crazy March so far with lots of decisions that were made and more babies of course! I have to say that I’m really happy with where we’re at right now with our herd. Some of our current babies and juniors are looking better than ever.
The weather is changing and we’re seeing more sunshine and warmer temperatures, which is great! Most rabbits are not molting…yet! I’m waiting, knowing it will be anytime. Since the rabbits are in the garage, they’re not feeling the temperature changes much yet.
As far as decisions go, one of our major decisions was to part with our English Lops. This was a huge decision and an especially tough one for me because I definitely have a special soft spot for them. They’re a lot of care though and breeding them seems to have its ups and downs. They’re always going to be a breed I love but I’m ready to move on. Besides, I have a “secret” rabbit project in the works that I’m insanely excited to get started on, some of you know what it is, but I’m keeping it on the down low for a bit, for personal reasons.
As far as babies go, we had 3 litters of Dutch, which gave us 18 babies (2 chocolates and 16 blacks) and a few litters of Mini Rex, we have REWS, blues, blacks, chocolates and a broken tort. No more Hollands born yet but I have a litter of due on the 2nd of April, and I also bred 3 does over the weekend. I have one more Dutch bred and a Lilac Mini Rex too, we’re also planning to do even more breeding in the next moth and we’ll take most of the summer off except for the odd litter here and there.
Another decision I made was to do some Holland lop buck-shifting. I parted with a great buck, Nutar’s F2 and have decided to sell another, Bunny Hop’s Landslide. It’s hard sometimes but I have a great doe out of “F2” and I have 2 does bred to Landslide, so I can justify it. Landslide is a great rabbit, awesome type and head and he’s a small little buck. His ears are short though and he has control over them most of the time, it may change with age but I can’t wait forever so I’m taking my chances with him. I only want to keep the best and if a buck is not being used for breeding or showing, than what’s the point? I bought an older buck from Bunny Hop Wabbitry, Bluestorm’s Milo. I’m really excited to have this guy and see what he can produce for me. I’m keeping back 2 junior Holland lop bucks to grow out, and will probably hold onto more once the next few litters arrive.
That’s all for today! I hope everyone is enjoying the nicer weather (at least here in Atlantic Canada) and best of luck with those spring litters!
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