It's been a rough winter. I have lost the past six litters.... I've become very discouraged to keep going, so I am taking a bit of a step back and rethinking things. I just need to take a breather.
I finally was able to get a heater for the barn, so hopefully that can help some. I rebred both Galadriel and Arwen, who both kindled on the wire and lost the kits. The one kit I was able to save from Galadriel is doing great. Very cute and full of attitude. She's been hand raised and nursed by a Holland Lop. I never thought I would ever say "put your ears down" to a rabbit.. haha. It's weird having a HL in the house, but she's a great mother and is excellent with the kit, who is 4 weeks old now! I rebred Willow for her third and finally chance. Three strikes, you're out rule. She is willing to nurse, but just can't keep them alive. Hoping the warmer weather plus the heater will help. I just need some Mini Rex litters!! Yahtzee is bred and due in a week. Hopefully she doesn't half eat her litter this time. I don't know if I will give a third chance for eating them.. Sparkle has used up her three strikes, I'm thinking she's sterile; definitely not the buck. I may try getting some weight off her and seeing if that helps, but I just don't know.. hence the taking a step back right now. The juniors are three months old and doing well. Atlas is a pain in the ass to work with. Nova is a bit of a pain, but not as bad. Winnie will sit for a few minutes and then becomes curious. Phoenix... Oh Phoenix. She's my favourite, has been since three weeks old. She's adorable and super sweet. She naturally poses and just sits there for me. I have a young cloverbud member using her in 4H because she is beyond sweet and gentle; very easy to handle. She's super nice type wise too. All the juniors are nicely typed, but she's my favourite. LN033H wants to be bred again... not sure if I want to breed her again or not... She's a great producer, but I'd like to cut back on the Havanas. Ugh, I just don't know anymore! ...... On top of losing all of my litters, we also had to say good-bye to our 8 year old German Shepherd. She had a grand mal seizure and never came out of it. It was heartbreaking saying good-bye. This has made it even harder on me losing all of the litters. I just can't handle more death. She was beyond loved and is so, so missed. ♥
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