COMPO 54 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Comanche seems to be a well read man.....who has taken the moto "know thy enemy" literally, well done that man and some cracking points, i haven't been ferreting as long as you, only nearly 20 years, i knew of the re-absorbtion thing but never put 2 and 2 together......the does with the small young inside are just taking a chance and if the weather stays cold they wont drop them, makes sense now but i never thought in that way! Your new student Compo Probably not quite that simple (,any sort of stress can cause the internal abortion thingy at any time of year)but whatever the cause it helps the survival of prime breeding does in times of adversity and saves them the time and energy involved in rearing unviable litters.Thanks for the kind comments.I'm off to put my anorak back on. I realise its not that simple, i was simplifying it for everyone to grasp what you were implying. Its a very valid point though I'll get my anorak as well! Quote Link to post
dytkos 17,800 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Comanche seems to be a well read man.....who has taken the moto "know thy enemy" literally, well done that man and some cracking points, i haven't been ferreting as long as you, only nearly 20 years, i knew of the re-absorbtion thing but never put 2 and 2 together......the does with the small young inside are just taking a chance and if the weather stays cold they wont drop them, makes sense now but i never thought in that way! Your new student Compo Probably not quite that simple (,any sort of stress can cause the internal abortion thingy at any time of year)but whatever the cause it helps the survival of prime breeding does in times of adversity and saves them the time and energy involved in rearing unviable litters.Thanks for the kind comments.I'm off to put my anorak back on. I realise its not that simple, i was simplifying it for everyone to grasp what you were implying. Its a very valid point though I'll get my anorak as well! Once again Comanche, thank you for informative and interesting info. I too have been rabbiting since the 70's and some years are better than others. It's only when we stand back and view these objective points do we not blame ourselves or dogs or ferrets and realise there are other underlying factors for differing results. Still blame myself, dogs and ferrets though! Quote Link to post
B moocher 0 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 same over this way too .couple the other night and 6 on boxing day all a couple of weeks ready to drop Quote Link to post
Guest Frank Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Interesting. I have seen youngens, out, as far back as 85, out and about in the snow. ? So i dont think its a new thing. Quote Link to post
flame 0 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 just to add that over the last couple of days a t least 5 of the rats the dogs have caught were ready to drop. dont know whether they have regular breeding seasons which start now or whether global warming etc got to them too! Quote Link to post
Guest Bigbob Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Just got thirty rabbits today and my ones where clean but i reckon we are a good couple of weeks behind here in scotland Quote Link to post
pedro 39 Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Just got thirty rabbits today and my ones where clean but i reckon we are a good couple of weeks behind here in scotland mines were all clean too but hill rabbits are always a bit later than lowland rabbits at breeding, plenty fat on them too Quote Link to post
COMPO 54 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Just got thirty rabbits today and my ones where clean but i reckon we are a good couple of weeks behind here in scotland i thought you were years behind in scotland! Quote Link to post
Guest Bigbob Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 No after seeing that tv show about bodmin moor wish we where a bit further away from there it was like deliverance 2 Quote Link to post
masmiffy 82 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Out of the 24 we got today, bigred and me, 4 were in kit! First ones we have seen but at a very early stage! Quote Link to post
woodchip 2 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 Todays catch 3 does all with babys and a buck Quote Link to post
dytkos 17,800 Posted February 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 No after seeing that tv show about bodmin moor wish we where a bit further away from there it was like deliverance 2 It can be mate but there's a hell of a lot of genuine people down here also! Quote Link to post
comanche 3,025 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 No after seeing that tv show about bodmin moor wish we where a bit further away from there it was like deliverance 2 It can be mate but there's a hell of a lot of genuine people down here also! According to my mum who is also my granny and my sister's twin brother my family are still owed royalties from that film. Enclosed is a picture of my sister! Quote Link to post
T78 4 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 out of 14 yesterday,3 or 4 were carrying foetus's! and a LOT of fat! also saw some palm sized young uns. looks like my season is about spent! Quote Link to post
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