A lot will depend on your 4H rules. For the pet project, mixed breeds, mismarked, oversized, undersized can be shown. For the regular 4H show, here where I am, they have to be pedigreed, produced by the exhibitor, must be tattooed, and follow the ARBA (www.arba.net) standard of perfection...
I have raised rabbits for 40 years. We line breed but never breed closer than half siblings (same mom different dads or vsv). Breeding full siblings wont necessarily cause issues but I personally wouldnt recommend it.
Parent to child is ok as well. that's part of line breeding. You want to...
Of course. I am home all the time due to health issues that made it impossible to keep a job. When I am not here, my husband and daughter are. Lulu and I interact multiple times a day with a lot of free flight time in my office. She loves hanging out with me while I work on my computer.
She...
About a month ago, my 23 year old son was hospitalized for a psychiatric break. He was diagnosed with schizoaffective Disorder and after a long discussion, decided that his little parakeet, Lulu, would be better off here on the farm. SO, now I have a beautiful Blue Parakeet named Lulu and she's...
I’ve raised rabbits for over 30 years. My source for information is experience When I started raising rabbits, I had the same ideas. But over the years, I’ve learnt different.
Should they have time out of the cage? Yes. But supervised and alone.
I’ve witnessed rabbits fight to the death...
No. Do not bond. Rabbits are solitary and especially at this age, they will breed and fixed or not (which 30 yrs of experience tells me is not recommended) they will kill eachother!!!!
Do not free roam either. Rabbits are cages animals and can become injured or die from accidents during free...
I have a few reptiles. Let’s see.
Bearded Dragon named Saphira
Ball Python named Orion
PAC-Man Frog named Archimedes
Crested Gecko named Nova
And once Spring comes, I’ll be adding 2 jumping spiders as well.
For photos, you can visit my site Cherokee Flats
Ear mites. Can also be caused by fly strike. Use 1% injectable solution for swine and put directly on ears. Just a drop is all you need. Will clear it right up!
So while I have been part of BYC for 13 years (WOW really?!?) I have been gone for a while. Between my health, family and live itself, it got a bit crazy around here. SO, let me re-introduce myself.
My name is Crystal and I am 45 years old. I am originally from PA but have lived in Central IL...
I've always wanted to learn how to knit.... I find it to be a beautiful craft.. I have an English Angora rabbit that I could use wool from... but the thought of just using yarn is nice too