Herd Reproduction Suggestions

1.Depending upon the breeding cycle used, keep one buck for every 10 to 20 does. 2.Bucks can be used daily in cool weather, use every other day in hot weather.  Also see Seasonal. 3.Replace bucks having records of low productivity. 4.Replace approximately 1/3 of the bucks yearly. 5.Retain “junior” does to replace up to 1/3 of the breeding herd yearly. 6.Replacement does should be housed separately at least 18 days before breeding.  This is to reduce false pregnancies. 7.Purchase good replacement stock periodically to prevent inbreeding. 8.Keep bucks cool in the rabbitry to avoid heat induced sterility (which can last up to 6 months) when temperatures exceed 85º F.

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