Category: Rabbit Care

The Transition to Independence: A Rabbit Breeders Guide to Weaning

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 queencityrabbitryLeave a comment

You've successfully bred your prize buck and doe, provided a warm, cozy nestbox and safely made it through kindling. Your…

Rabbit Care

How to Keep Rabbits Warm in the Winter

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 queencityrabbitryLeave a comment

When housing bunnies outside, you need to be prepared to adequately provide for your rabbit’s needs. Here are some simple tips to keep your rabbits warm this winter season!

Broken Locus

The broken locus has two possible genes: the incompletely dominant broken gene, referred to as ‘En,’ or the recessive, solid gene, notated as ‘en.’ This locus determines whether the fur color is expressed over the whole coat or not. QCR’s Wren The ‘en’ solid gene has no impact on coat color expression. It causes the […]

Genetic Terminology

Before exploring the wonderful world of genetics, it is important to understand some common terms. Below I have compiled a list of simple terminology to be familiar with before further reading. Dominant: When used in connection with genetics, Dominant refers to a gene that overrides any other gene in the allele, preventing those characteristics from […]