Mini Rex

[Silver Star Rabbitry]

What do you look for when trying to find a show quality Mini Rex?

Emily

 

[GorbyJobRabbits]

The fur is the most points awarded. So thats where I start.

Here is the standard if that helps you at all. I'm not good at describing things. And since you already show I figure you get everything on it =)


http://home.cogeco.ca/~rabbitknowledgebase/public_html/Mini_Rex_Standard.html

 

[Silver Star Rabbitry]

Thank you.

Emily

 

[BlueCamasRabbitry]

Definitely look at the MR standard and read through and see what a good show quality rabbit should be like.

I personally want great density to the fur, and a real nice plush coat, too. I look for well rounded hindquarters and great shoulders, head and ears. Personality is a plus, too, but type should be most imporant. Most Mini Rex already have a superior personality anways, .

Emily

 

[Silver Star Rabbitry]

Have you ever had any breeding issues with them? How many kits do they usually wean?

Emily

 

[BlueCamasRabbitry]

Well with most does new to breeding, you will usually lose the first litter. Other than that, I have not had any complications. With Sage's first litter, which she lost, I think there were four kits; as well with her next live litter, there were four. Mini Rex are a dwarf breed though, so they are susceptible to having peanuts, which will most likely die within the first 2 weeks.

I'd take a guess that they can have anywhere from 3 to 6 kits. My doe birthed 4 and weaned all 4 out of her last litter. Hoping for the same with my upcoming litters!!

Emily