BREEDING AND CARE OF RABBITS 



are about to tackle one of the hardest breeds to raise 

 when you should start with the easiest one. Be sure 

 you have the right stock and that which appeals to 

 you, then you are ready to go ahead. Remember it 

 is the correct start that marks your success in the 

 fancy. 



Having decided upon the variety, you are ready to 

 buy. 



Do not be caught by flashy advertisements offering 

 $10.00 stock for $2.00. These ads catch more novices 

 than any others appearing in the papers. 



The proper course to pursue is to find a reliable 

 breeder of registered stock, and pay the price if the 

 best stock is desired. Insist upon proper ear mark- 

 ings and the pedigree papers to correspond. Do not 

 take any other stock, for remember, registered stock 

 is a guarantee of quality. 



If you are able to purchase but one specimen for 

 the start, I would advise purchasing a good doe, then 

 breed to a good registered buck. 



Do not select old stock. Better wait until there 

 is enough money to buy stock in its prime, and if 

 possible buy from a long established strain that is 

 known to be good. 



Have an experienced breeder go with you to aid 

 in the selection, as his judgment and advice will be of 

 much value. The novice must rely upon the word of 

 the breeder, but the experienced fancier can tell if the 

 stock is up to the description. 



Examine the stock carefully for crooked tails, 

 deformed feet, dropped ears and white toes, also white 

 patches of hair on the body, feet or under the chin 



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