So for everyone who follows me, I raised Netherland Dwarfs and Polish as a youth (7ish years). I was competitive at the MN State Fair especially in Showmanship, winning 2 Reserve Champion Plaques. After selling out for a few years of my early adulthood, I’m back in. It’s hard to stay away! My passion for good showmanship and herdsmanship hasn’t flickered. I want to create helpful content for those who love the rabbit world as much as I do. Let me know your video ideas! Thanks for watching.
UPDATE I have just made this video public again after posting prematurely! The vote is officially announced to be redone and all APRC members have been emailed. The vote will last a few weeks in June. Please take time to understand the gene and make an educated decision. Thanks for watching!
I understand both sides. We have 0 plans of working on otters if passed. But I also like to see hard work rewarded and if people really want to work on them, go for it. 🤷🏻♀️ I don’t get to see them up close at Nationals. But did in 2023 they did look great.
It was a great National show, excited for Texas! We plan to go. At the banquet the baskets are live auctioned off & and awards from previous years sweepstakes are given out as well. We skipped this year but attending 2023. Congrats again on BOSV I adored Ice since I first seen him. 🥳
Thanks! My black sr buck took 20th out of 58, black jr buck took 10th out of 33, and my chocolate doe who is a junior I entered into a senior class took 11th I think out of 19. ICE was entered in white fur and took 9th out of 10, lol.
This was another helpful video. We are learning more and more with each letter and being able to evaluate, we are so grateful for our local mentors and videos like this! I have not noticed any scanning LOL this was a first, I’ll be keeping watch for that 😆
Great clip, not all people even realize the dwarf gene in Polish (peanut) when we try to explain it I’ve gotten the response well they don’t even carry the dwarf gene so peanuts aren’t possible. We have shown Polish for 1.5 year and only just starting this past year in breeding. My daughter is a youth breeder/exhibitor (Rustic-Moon Rabbitry) I really liked this tho as we have dealt with some litters lately with “runts” as we call them to defer the comments about peanuts LOL
Yes, the dwarf gene now exists in almost any line of polish you can fund due to breeding in dwarfs for color variation and breed development. There are pros and cons to any breed’s development but overall the dwarf gene in Polish has been FAR less damaging than in NDs in my experience. Way more polish live than NDs. But it’s a consideration when making herd decisions!
Rest assured-they were not hurt. I’ve raised rabbits for 7+ years and when they are young, handling them this way occasionally does absolutely no harm. In addition to that, I handle these babies a lot so they are at peace with me. I can assure you I care for my animals properly. Thanks for your concern though.
Bucks’ testes don’t drop for a little while-you can’t see them as younger juniors so they can’t help you determine sex. As adults however, this is a clear sign. They are external and can be descended (full, cylindrical) or receded (shriveled skin).
I got a jersey wooly that was pregnant (the breeder didint tell me) and she gave birth in the middle of the night. All three kits where born dead, and big. I’ve seen people saying that it’s “normal” for the first time to be like this, but it was awful and I’m considering getting another breed.
It can be normal no matter what the breed for a doe to struggle the first time or two. Some does get it right away, but most have struggles off the bat. Including dead or scattered kits, bad nesting, or failure to care for them.
If you are trying to avoid wasting ink, but are concerned about dulling your needle, I would recommend a soda bottle cap instead of the little holder. The rubber in the cover will protect your needle from damage. 🙂
Honestly I highly recommend the EquaTat. I love the boldness. It never fades when using India Ink. And it’s affordable! You can get it by messaging EquaTat on Facebook which is a page I believe. On the other hand, I was pretty sure I have heard of people liking the inkinator. Just double check to make sure your needle isn’t dull or damaged and that you are using a great ink. Some inks need to be well shaken before use too. If it all checks out and still sucks, unfortunately you’ll need something else.
@@amarahsrabbitry1073 thank you Amarah!! I'll go over the list and see. I'll do just that and if it still isn't staying I'll buy the one you got now! I can tell how bold your tats are in this video!!
Although I have been practicing at 2 weeks mark. Writing it down and then comparing between 6-8. Done okay so far. A few of mine at 2 weeks have the obvious donut hole. Some are just questionable.
True! I was more accurate at 2 weeks than 4 weeks this time I suppose! I definitely have 3 bucks and 2 does. These are Polish, which are my main breed. I will be making plenty of Polish content soon. Thank you! I built all of my own cages. I used trays from Rabbit Tracks and wire/equipment from Klubertanz. I do have a video on building a cage here as well. :) I find it’s always a buck or two getting mistaken as a doe when young. Rarely the other way around it seems! So I’ll withhold my final judgements until later but it’s great to practice!
@@amarahsrabbitry1073 yes I agree! Sometimes I think my does are bucks. But I'll get better eventually! And yes sometimes easier at 2 weeks then 4. Idk how people can tell at birth 🙄🤣 like how do you see Taco/donut 🤣
@@johnnam9289 From what I’ve heard its not determined that way but by the presentation of visible external genitalia as is-something about the space between both openings or something.
@@amarahsrabbitry1073 oh I know. I'm just being extra lol but maybe I'll see a difference one day lol I send everyone to your channel. I think you should do all aspects of the rabbitry and rabbits! Love it! Keep it up! 🐰💕
I will definitely make an updated tattooing video with my new EquaTat as soon as I have rabbits around again! EquaTat was the WAY TO GO. It is SO fast, smooth, and bold! I also got a numbing spray which keeps the rabbits a bit calmer while being tattooed. So glad to have upped my tattoo game!
I got mine through Klubertanz along with all the other parts beside trays which were from Rabbit Tracks. Go to the Klubertanz Website. Click on Product Catalog. Click Browse. Scroll to the Ps and click on Plastic Door Liners. I ordered the 5ft pieces in purple (Z0). At the time they were $1.50/e and I got 20. Now they are $1.95/e. It was the perfect amount for me to line the interior cut for all 30 holes I built. You wanna do the math of course. The liners are very easy to cut using the wire cutters I also got from Klubertanz. Keep in mind if you are shipping, it is worth buying the shorter pieces because there is a higher fee for “long” packages in shipping. I got 5’ pieces because I picked up at a show. Best of luck!
Instant sub, love the content. I plan to have the same breed this autumn here in Europe. If I could have a request for a video, then nobody on youtube really talks about genetics and introduction of new blood in a clear and easy to follow way. Something like small breeder's rabbit genetics for dummies (like me). Thanks a bunch! And you rock!
I'd recommend an Equatat! I use to have a KBtat and it was terrible. Equatat works so well and I only have to go over 1-2 times. Customer service is amazing as well. If you have issues with tattoos flaking off it's because you are pressing to hard. I also use numbing spray, clean with an alcohol pad, and use a bit of vaseline before and after. For those who don't sit still, I flip them on their back.
Hi Elaine! I ordered my trays through Rabbit Tracks which is an equipment supplier in Midwest USA. I ordered over email and picked up at the Owatonna, MN show May 14th, 2022. I have never raised cavies, but with rabbits I know having the space I planned (6in) for the trays is ideal. Rabbits like to poop in one spot and it can build up so quickly. If that is not a concern, you can definitely make the gap smaller. I wouldn’t go under 4 inches however, as it gets cramped. Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks for watching!
Max factor bring in a good looking bunny but will have terrible healthy issue? Do I understand you correctly? So what would you do with a baby carrying Max factor ?
So let me explain-a rabbit that carries one recessive max factor gene will appear completely normal! However if both parents carry this recessive and pass it down, you can get kits who have 2 max factor genes, resulting in abnormalities and deformities. However some breeders claim that the max factor as a single recessive makes the carrier better in quality. I personally do not think that its worth it. So, I will avoid breeding two known carriers to reduce deformed kits.
@@giovana4789 The only way to know is through breeding… you get a Max kit when BOTH parents carry the recessive Max Factor gene. There is no other way to really know except through test breeding. Problem is, if one parent has the gene they can pass that recessive gene down silently to some of their offspring, even if the other parent doesn’t carry it.
I do not plan to breed Netherlands again even though they are my favorite! But I still have lots of knowledge on them, so questions can be answered. Also I may interview breeders or judges in the future who may talk about them/show them!
@@rynhardtbooyens6137 It’s sad! But after 3-4 years of losing 66% of all babies by 3 months to various conditions and issues, It just broke my heart too much! Dwarf breeders have to be super tough.
