Quails and Tails Rabbitry

16/11/2025

I think this is the most entertaining comment I have ever received! 😂

Rabbit with hay in her mouth? Don’t panic!

Does start nesting about a week before kindling (aka bunny birth).
Hay gathering = normal.
Fur pulling = imminent delivery.
Drama = not needed.

It’s instinct, not an emergency. Let her build her fluffy masterpiece. 💕

09/11/2025

In preparation for talking about selfs tomorrow, here's a color ID guide I made with real rabbits. These were all litter sisters which makes it especially fun. Pictures were taken in full bright sun.

Self rabbits are all over one color, body/belly/inner ears, all uniform (molt or oxidized coats may temporary change the look).

Black- aaB-C-D-E-
Blue- aaB-C-ddE-
Chocolate - aabbC-D-E-
Lilac- aabbC-ddE-

27/10/2025

27/10/2025

Most of us know breeding and a late feeding can get loud 🖤

26/10/2025

Even tho we don't utilize LGD here with the chickens or rabbits, I thought this was a good share. I know the OP is in a different state, but I can see where this would be beneficial in alot of areas where people may not realize how dogs (and sometimes other animals) may be used to protect and work with livestock

I put LGD signs on each of the gates going in to the one acre today. I was very specific on what signs I wanted. I didn’t want “Beware of Dog” signs because they say that can be used against you implying you know your dog is aggressive. I wanted to cover my butt without implying anything negative. Plus, according to what I could find on WV state law, this would help keep the dogs from being labeled “vicious” if they ever did bite a trespasser.

I also like that it mentions not feeding the dogs or the livestock and that it says to not touch the fence. There can be zero misunderstanding with these signs if something ever does happen. They’re metal, so I hope they last awhile but honestly I’m just happy feeling like we have given the dogs an extra layer of protection should they ever need it. ❤️

I got these on Amazon and I’ll share my affiliate link to them in the comments.

25/10/2025

30/09/2025

This was a big downfall for me and it's taken me several years to start correcting my type mistakes without starting over completely

🚨 Rabbits are more than just a pretty color! 🚨

We’ve all been caught up in color at some point — it’s exciting, it’s fun, and it’s easy to get distracted. But the key is not letting color cloud your judgment when you’re working to improve your herd.

In my barn, body type always comes FIRST. After that, fur quality comes second (because Silver Fox are a fur breed). Only then do I even look at color.

A flashy tort or lilac might catch the eye, but if that rabbit doesn’t have the right body and fur — it doesn’t stay, and it doesn’t get sold.

I love breeding the fun colors, but I refuse to put “cute” over quality. If I wouldn’t proudly keep it for show, I won’t pass it on to someone else.

👉 Type is the foundation, fur is the finish, and color is just the icing on the cake. That’s how we protect and improve our breeds. 🐇

27/09/2025

Heather Crouch

It's International Rabbit Day! Did you know there are 16 different breeds of rabbits on the Conservation Priority List? Learn more about all of them: https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/conservation-priority-list/

22/09/2025

Well, I don't have to unload it off of a truck because we have it delivered.. but we usually get 2 pallets total. One of rabbit feed and one of chicken/quail feed lol

1166 likes, 232 comments. “The things we do!!!”

21/09/2025

This struggle is real at times! Especially when you want to get pics 😂

18/09/2025

I plead the 5th 😂🤣

Guilty 😅