bluepez
Well-Known Member
Thoughts?
If that father rabbit was a grand champion and had many wins, and the rabbits that he and his daughter produced by being line bred are very good also, or if the babies that they produce are even better than they are, I don't see why anyone would frown upon it. The most important thing about breeding rabbits is improving the breed, and sometimes line breeding can do that. As I said before though, it does come with responsibilities.So.. on the pedigrees when u see daughter to sire..and so forth..arba doesn't frown on that nor buyers?
Pam's chart is awesome and a great way to work with rabbits and create a line. I'm so glad she's shared it with us before.Line breeding is the only way to create consistent type within a herd and is the "secret" to consistent wins. Crossing 2 lines can also produce excellent type and helps to avoid inbreeding depression. Breeders work to develop good "lines" and this is only done throughLINE breeding. Line breeding does not necessarily involve close inbreeding.
Example of line breeding: http://www.nockrabbits.com/LineBreedingChart.html
LindyS - You don't have a "line" if you are breeding completely unrelated animals.
I don't even look at or consider a pedigree until I've done two things...looked at the animal (and the parents if possible) and talked to the breeder and get a feeling for their level of education on breeding. (I always ask WHY they did that particular breeding and what they were hoping to create or add to their herd....if they can't give me an answer to that - I will pass on the sale unless the rabbit is outstanding).So.. on the pedigrees when u see daughter to sire..and so forth..arba doesn't frown on that nor buyers?
Oh wow - this brings back a discussion from years ago that I often think about.That is actually the best way to keep your lines "clean"
It can be your best friend our your worst enemy. Lines can actually be compatible if that makes sense.
If you line breed for too long you're going to start to have problems, and you will eventually have to outcross again to a new line
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