BREEDING AND CARE OF RABBITS 



sters in a litter, for they are large and clumsy and not 

 suited to raise more than three at a time. Neither is 

 it advisable to let the foster doe raise more than three 

 to a litter. 



Great care must be used in keeping fleas and insects 

 out of the Lops' ears. If they become prolific, they are 

 very hard to get rid of. They usually start around the 

 ears and other parts of the head. The fur should be 

 combed often and a good insect powder dusted in. Dip 



FRENCH LOP DOE— "JOH NSON'S WONDER" 

 Owner. Roland T. Johnson, 5616 South I Street, Tacoma, Wash. 



a brush in kerosene oil and shake it over the m- 

 fested parts before brushing. This will aid in getting 

 rid of the insects. In breeding Lops, the best specimens 

 that can be purchased should be used. They should 

 have ears close to 233/2x6 inches. Any color will do. 

 The length and width of the ears should be the first 

 consideration, size and general type should come next. 

 Both the doe and buck should be fine, large, healthy 

 specimens, their coats free from moult and in the pink of 

 condition. Try to purchase both the buck and doe of 



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