A visit to Mr Andrše

Breeders from among our clients are loyal to De Heus products. ” I am very satisfied and I don’t want to change anything. Previously I tried feeding with products from other producers but it was very dusty.” Experienced breeder, Mr Andrš, confirms how important low dust levels and good feed structure are for him and other breeders. These are exactly the characteristics which De Heus products have.

1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN BREEDING?

I began breeding rabbits at 10 years of age, but only for meat. When I was a young boy I visited shows and I liked the animals exhibited there. I got a few contacts and I became a member of the Czech breeders association. In 1998 I registered in the three word rabbit breeders club. I sucessfully completed a course in rabbit evaluation and I travel around shows where I judge the exhibited animals. I have been involved in rabbit breeding at an expert level for more than 20 years.

2. WHAT BREED DID YOU START WITH AND WHAT BREED DO YOU HAVE NOW?

I started with New Zealand whites and at a show in Žirčí I began to like Three words so I got some. Currently I breed many breeds – Big White Silvers. black and blue Three words, Marburks (since 2013), Duryn satins.

3. WHAT IS SPECIFIC FOR A GIVEN BREED?. IS IT DIFFICULT TO BREED?

For Three words, on which I concentrate the most the important thing is colouring. Around the eyes the important thing is Three word rings, on the the belly a fieryness is highly valued. The difficult thing about breeding is that at time of freeezing weather there is a problem with letting them loose. Thats why I give them additional vitamin C in the winter period.

4. WHAT AWARDS HAVE YOU RECEIVED? AND WHICH ONE DO YOU VALUE THE MOST?

I have received many honours prizes, cups and recognition, but the award I value the most is “Club Champion” from special shows. At a European show in Metach I got a cup and I was the best of the Czech breeders.

5. WHAT BREED WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO NEW BREEDERS?

I woud definitely recommend a single coloured breed. But particularly not Marburks, Holickas and not dwarf breeds. I would recommend to a new breeder in Eastern Bohemia for instance a Great White Silver or a Vienna, Burgundy, because around Náchod these breeds are missing. (note: Mr Andrš lives in Novém Městě nad Metují).

6. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH THE FEED FROM ENERGYS HOBBY? HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN FEEDING WITH THEM?

I am very satisfied and I don’t want to change anything. Previously I tried products from other producers but it was quite dusty. After pouring out the bag into my containers, 1/5 of it was dust. That never happened to me with granules from De Heus. I have been giving my rabbits feed from De Heus since 2005 and since 2012 I also order mixes for our entire organisation.

7. WHAT DAILY RATION DO YOU GIVE TO RABBITS? DO YOU MIX THE GRANULES WITH OTHER CEREALS AND IF SO IN WHAT RATIO?

I dont know the exact amount, but I only give them Classic Rabbit granules. I only give hay, water and granules to the rabbits. From May until August I give my animals who will be will be exhibited at shows Champion Rabbit feed. Thanks to this they have beautiful shiny and flexible fur. I also feed housed females and young rabbits this feed.