Lyle Creek Rabbitry

"Breeds like Rabbits"

     Hmmmm, must not be show rabbits that they were talking about.  You breed a rabbit and 31ish days later a cute litter of babies.  At least one of those babies turns out to be a fantastic show rabbit!!  Well at least thats supposed to be how it works.  Seems like if you are breeding for a specific show season or show this does not work.

     This morning I went out to what I thought would be two more litters of babies.  One Doe had one DOA and the other had two DOAs. "sigh"  Its sad to see this, but part of breeding dwarf rabbits.  The very chilly nights do not help out and the fact that we are breeding during a time when Rabbits do not usually have babies.  I also have one other Doe that had one DOA earlier this week.  I left her nestbox in because I felt more babies in her.  (Well not being great at palpating, I "think" I felt more babies)  Could have been full intestines.  Anyway I left her nestbox in and this morning she has pulled a bunch of fur for the box. 

     On a good note, Charmed's two babies are growing and now have their eyes open.  The sablepoint/smoke pearl (?) looks very very promising.  QT's four are also doing well.  All are fat little babies and growing fast.

I have two more rabbits due but not for three weeks.  The Does that had dead litters will be rebred.

     I am also looking forward to next week's show in Taylorville.  It will be so good to talk to friends and show some rabbits.  I really need to trim nails of the rabbits I will be taking. First  I need to get a list going of the rabbits I am taking as.  I pretty much have in mind who will be going but need to check them to be sure. 

Congratulations to all the winners at Nationals in San Diego!!!!  Wish I could have been there.  Going to a convention one day is on my list of "things I want to do". 

2010 will be MN and 2011 will be Indianappolis!!