Where's the best place to get a nesting box online?
My Lil lady us definitely pregnant and due 31st (
Dixie M. replied:
I'm sure there's lots of places online. Have you tried your local farm store? Cage dealers have them too. For on line-out e place with fast service is bunnyrabbit.com
Can anyone recommend a good place to purchase stackable rabbit cages? I was looking online and I see KW cages has what I'm looking for. I was just wondering if there are any other companies to compare with them. Looking for really good quality cages that can stand up to the weather without rusting easily.
Codey D. replied:
I've purchased from Li'l Texas Bunny Barn and am happy with my purchase. They're located in Holand TX. Also, Bunnyrabbit.com builds cages and are located near New Braunfels. Make sure whatever you get uses galvenized after wire.
Thinking about making a switch to automatic watering system. Can anyone recommend a supply store? Do you like yours? Any helpful hints?
James K. replied:
I like mine using 3/16 hose with nipples there are other sizes out there lookup bunnyrabbit.com Texas vendor,or check out bass equipment.com little cheaper if you go with a auto system be sure to bleed air out of line till water comes out or rabbits don't get water when they try drinking and may not try again.I use a bucket as my water table,with a on off valve at the bucket to the Waterer's
Where can I find a professional cage/setup? I've seen some before for sale but can't find any at the moment.
Matlyn M. replied:
there are a lot of equipment sellers online. bunnyrabbit.com has just about everything under the sun that you would need for rabbits. They have stacker cages, etc. Klubberantz (idk if i spelled that right) is another place I see recommended and some others.
Ok i am toying with the idea of starting pedigrees on my rabbits and joining the ARBA and trying to take it a little bigger than just the hobbies and meat that i have now... thoughts??? suggestions??? how about tattooing there ears??? how much does a tattoo pliers cost??? anyone have an old one for sale??? or know a good place to buy one???
Thanks Elias...
Debbie O. replied:
Evans software is good, but Kintraks (www.kintraks.com) is a great free program that is also used a lot in the rabbit show/breeding community. I have the paid version which is a lot less than Evans. (Evans is $69 to $89 and Kintraks is free to $19.99.....also, Evans charges for upgrades and Kintrks does not) Evans does offer some more things like show reports/comment cards, etc, but not enough for me to change. You can check Evans out at http://evans-software.com/ Tattooing the ears is a must to keep track of your stock easily and to be able to show. You tattoo in the left ear and can use the clamp tattooer or a rabbit pen tattooer. I like the pen tat better as I find it easier for me to use. It is a personal preference. Watch out for the major veins and not getting to close to the hair line...both are more painful for the rabbits. Use a good quality ink. BunnyRabbit.com and KWcages.com are great rabbit suppliers. There are many more!! You can also try Craigslist for a used one. You should be able to get the clamp or pen for under $40....I believe. I've had mine for a while so it may be a little higher or lower :) Also, if you get serious with your rabbits, consider a website. There are a lot of free easy to use ones like WIX out there. It is easy to advertise that way and for people to see what you have produced. Definitely join ARBA and any breed clubs of rabbits you get/have. Every breed has their own club which is loaded with info on that breed. Also, having pedigrees on your rabbits helps you keep track of the lines which is very useful when breeding and line breeding. Also pedigreed rabbits do sell for more since people have an idea of what they are buying and how that particular rabbit will help their herd. Also, if you get serious about rabbits, get a rabbitry name to help promote your rabbits too. There are "names" associated within every breed that you will come to know with whatever breed (s) you get into, that you know the quality of the rabbits, just by the rabbitry name. I agree too.....start with one breed or two at the most so you can work on learning everything about that breed and be able to improve it a whole lot easier than if you have several breeds. Cage space is always an issue!LOL Also, try and buy the best stock you can from good breeders. Cheap rabbits that look cute are not the best route to go if you are wanting to improve a breed or show. Even if you are only doing meat rabbits for meat....buy the best meat producing rabbit stock you can afford. Better feed conversion and growth rates go a long ways!!! It costs the same to feed a okay rabbit as it does an awesome rabbit! And one last thing....really check out the breed you may be interested in. You will be much happier with your choice if you do some research before hand. Buy from known breeders as you are less likely to have bad or sick stock. One sick rabbit can wipe you out. Also, go to some local rabbit shows and see what it is all about. I was amazed the first show I attended years ago. There are so many different breeds to choose from and they get shown in different ways. Some are judged on their fur like Angoras and require more work than a Holland Lop for instance since the Angoras have long wool. Each breed has a point system they are judged against called a Standard of Perfection. You want your rabbit to be as close to the standard as possible. It is too much to go into here, but you may decide to show too. Good luck on whatever you do! Having bunnies in your life whether for meat, a pet, or breeding/showing.....one can't go wrong!!
Can anyone give me some sources besides Bass & Klubertanz please??? I need to order a couple of rolls of side wire and our MI dealer doesn't have any. Thanks in advance
www.bunnyrabbit.comwww.kwcages.com are both sites Ariana
Need to buy some Oxy-gen supplement!
Looking for someone who sells the Oxy-gen rabbit supplement. I am really in need of some. Maybe willing to drive a reasonable distance. Located near Columbus, IN. Thank you.