dpb82uk 138 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 was out a got 3 a buck and 2 doe's both had young in 1 had 2 and the other had 3in any one els had and with young in Quote Link to post
hunterdave 27 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 was out a got 3 a buck and 2 doe's both had young in 1 had 2 and the other had 3in any one els had and with young in LARST WEEK SHE HAD 5 Quote Link to post
Matt 160 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 I've got a theory about this. I think that rabbits breed all year round down here. When the weather is bad, or food is short the does just absorb the young. Get a warm spell around Christmas and I'm always seeing young running around. Nearly every doe I gut is either milky or has unborn young in it, no matter what month it is. Quote Link to post
NEWKID 26,211 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Yeah young in them now, I've found it's only the first couple of months now ( sept, oct and a bit of November) that you don't find young, come Christmas and onwards most does are carrying down here.... Last outing we had 22 but the majority by far were bucks ( didn't count but probably 15 or so) the does had young in.... This cold snap may have a bearing though and perhaps some will be absorbed... Edited January 20, 2013 by NEWKID Quote Link to post
cubby 3 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 Had three today all with three inside and some almost ready to be born Quote Link to post
old real tree 92 Posted January 20, 2013 Report Share Posted January 20, 2013 yes same here.... Quote Link to post
dytkos 17,536 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Had about 30 last week, one with half grown young inside. Cheers, D. Quote Link to post
bryson 562 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 not really a good sign then lads eh Quote Link to post
NEWKID 26,211 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 not really a good sign then lads eh I would say it is quite a good sign mate, I was a little concerned when it never stopped raining that the rabbits would breed at all ( would they find dry warrens etc), everything seems quite normal we usually start finding young now, and this year is no different... I guess the key is not to be too greedy now, it's not a problem to miss a few to keep them going, leave a few nets off and give the dogs a run..... That's only my view as its not my job just my hobby, I'm sure there are others who wouldn't want to miss one lol.... 1 Quote Link to post
richie198 28 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 not really a good sign then lads eh I would say it is quite a good sign mate, I was a little concerned when it never stopped raining that the rabbits would breed at all ( would they find dry warrens etc), everything seems quite normal we usually start finding young now, and this year is no different... I guess the key is not to be too greedy now, it's not a problem to miss a few to keep them going, leave a few nets off and give the dogs a run..... That's only my view as its not my job just my hobby, I'm sure there are others who wouldn't want to miss one lol.... I agree with that mate i always leave a few nets off i dont want to catch them all just enough for the ferrets food 1 Quote Link to post
stroller 341 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 its the same every year in my opinion. ive had young in rabbits in every month of the year over many years. it just depends on the weather before the snow it was 10 degrees which is warm enough for grass to grow so an aggressive survivor such as fluffy bunny will make the most of every chance to profligate the species. just like rats and mice if there is enough food there will be babies 1 Quote Link to post
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