Daina Smith, it proves that the rabbit was free of DQ’s. Also makes your rabbits and their lines, and your rabbitry more creditable. It’s a good practice if you’re breeding and showing an ARBA recognized breed at a registered rabbitry.
We just found out its great to give our does oats Our one doe has babies 3weeks old aprox and they are trying to eat her oats and sunflower seeds...i think they are eating her kibble and hay too Is the oats and sunflower seeds safe in small amounts for the kits? Thanks very much for your time xoxox
They are. But they also change the protein ratio. I pull the oats from mom at 3 weeks when I observe kits beginning to eat grain. At that time I begin free feeding 18% pellets only.
When did blue New Zealands become recognized? The only ones I was aware of are the whites blacks reds and recently broken. The blues look like a rex on steroids. Lol. I prefer the meat breeds myself. Darn nice looking rabbits.
@@gracehollow6293 lol I know. I have had rabbits much of my life. I just meant I prefer the meat type breeds over the fancies. With the meat breeds you don't worry about markings so much just good type. I like the New Zealands or Californian best and have had both. You have some husky does though for sure . Nice stock.
Lovely rabbits x
I love the blues goes with our farm name Blue Moon. Will be adding them once barn is done.
What is the purpose of you registering all your rabbits?
Daina Smith, it proves that the rabbit was free of DQ’s. Also makes your rabbits and their lines, and your rabbitry more creditable. It’s a good practice if you’re breeding and showing an ARBA recognized breed at a registered rabbitry.
Kody gave a good explanation. It also provides a detailed written history or direct descendants.
@@kodykeister6919 whats DQ?
@@rebelpebbles4078 DQ means disqualification. Disqualification from being shown.
We just found out its great to give our does oats
Our one doe has babies 3weeks old aprox and they are trying to eat her oats and sunflower seeds...i think they are eating her kibble and hay too
Is the oats and sunflower seeds safe in small amounts for the kits?
Thanks very much for your time xoxox
They are. But they also change the protein ratio. I pull the oats from mom at 3 weeks when I observe kits beginning to eat grain. At that time I begin free feeding 18% pellets only.
@@gracehollow6293 thanks :) i don't want to mess up little bellies thanks
@@gracehollow6293 our doe has put weight back on and full fur coat i don't think she needs the extra now anyway thanks again
How long do you keep your does for breeding?
Either until I get an offspring I like better than her or until she quits producing.
When did blue New Zealands become recognized? The only ones I was aware of are the whites blacks reds and recently broken. The blues look like a rex on steroids. Lol. I prefer the meat breeds myself. Darn nice looking rabbits.
3 years ago, New Zealand's ARE a meat breed.
@@gracehollow6293 lol I know. I have had rabbits much of my life. I just meant I prefer the meat type breeds over the fancies. With the meat breeds you don't worry about markings so much just good type. I like the New Zealands or Californian best and have had both. You have some husky does though for sure . Nice stock.
@@joeldavis8851 thank you. It takes work, patience, and dedication to breed for the traits you want. I breed for meaty stock.
@@gracehollow6293 looks like you're on the right track. Your does are some bruisers. 👍
@@joeldavis8851 thank you
whats is requirements to register
Minimal of 6 months in age and must meet the standard without any disqualications or any signs of illness.