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YakLady
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Natalie
Montana
USA
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 Posted - Mar 12 2012 : 5:49:28 PM
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Any of you fine farmgirls raise heritage rabbit breeds?
I'm considering the Silver Fox breed.
I would love to know what you raise and how you like them!
~Natalie~ Just a farmgirl in Western Montana. http://mtnme.blogspot.com
Starting a family and raising Tibetan Yaks, Laying hens, Muscovy ducks, and a few dogs. Looking to add heritage rabbits. |
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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl
1102 Posts
Debra
Springfield
Maine
USA
1102 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2012 : 6:00:37 PM
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Californian, These medium weight rabbits(9 pounds)are the No. 2 meat breed because of their superior feed conversion and consistent breeding. Processors love Californians because of their white pelt (which can be dyed any color) and fine bones, meaning lots of meat.
Deb
I Thessalonians 5:16,17
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Deb-farmgirl sister #462
http://sunflowercritters.blogspot.com/
Be like a Sunflower, Turn your Face to the Son. |
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YakLady
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Natalie
Montana
USA
652 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2012 : 6:25:35 PM
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Nice, Deb :) I've heard a lot of good things about the Californians-
I'm trying to keep it to the ALBC Threatened/Critical breeds. I figure that I should help a struggling breed get back on its feet- and cull and eat any checks ;) Two-fer!
~Natalie~ Just a farmgirl in Western Montana. http://mtnme.blogspot.com
Starting a family and raising Tibetan Yaks, Laying hens, Muscovy ducks, and a few dogs. Looking to add heritage rabbits. |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2012 : 7:11:22 PM
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i have a silver fox doe in my community house. then i have one free with my rabbits that just live outside. both does are doing great. good mamas.
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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YakLady
True Blue Farmgirl
652 Posts
Natalie
Montana
USA
652 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2012 : 09:34:36 AM
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Excellent, thanks Sherry!
~Natalie~ Just a farmgirl in Western Montana. http://mtnme.blogspot.com
Starting a family and raising Tibetan Yaks, Laying hens, Muscovy ducks, and a few dogs. Looking to add heritage rabbits. |
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RedHoopWoman
True Blue Farmgirl
513 Posts
Kathryn
Yoder
Colorado
USA
513 Posts |
Posted - Mar 13 2012 : 1:22:21 PM
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I raise Californians too and also raise a French heritage breed that is uncommon now the Champagne D' Argente they are a very fine boned and good sized meat breed.
"Today's Mighty Oak is just Yesterday's Nut" |
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Megan
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Megan
Hudson
South Dakota
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2012 : 12:58:45 AM
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I raise Flemish giants and standard rex, both for meat and hide. Cream of the crop goes on to be 4h show rabbits.... Not that many make the cut.
www.rockriverexoticsandkennel.net |
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