Musical Bunnies

"Mom, I found a rabbit" - What do we do?

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:51:00 +0000

If it is a wild rabbit, let it go. They are not meant to be pets, in fact it is illegal in the state of North Carolina to own a wild rabbit.

If your child has found one they want on the internet or at a pet store, do your home work. First of all find out about the breeder. If the pet store is good they can tell you who their breeders are and where they are located. If they are taking rabbits from any old breeder with out checking them out you do not want that rabbit. I have friends that have contracts with local and national pet stores, but they provide the education to the stores about the rabbits. If the store people can not answer the question or say they just get them off a truck, LEAVE. You will be lucky if your rabbit will live a year. Those rabbits are never in good health and typically I get a call later that year saying we need a bunny because mine just died.

Rabbit from the internet. Well if you are reading this you are starting in the right direction. Research is key.

1. ARBA Breeders

2. Type of Rabbits

3. Years of Breeding

4. Active Showing

These are all things to look for in a potential rabbit breeder. Then you go to your local show and look at the rabbits.

Why You Want A Rabbit

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:45:03 +0000

It is simple, rabbits are easy.

I have over 40 rabbits and can take care of their basic needs in under 30minutes. Rabbits require little time to care of for the most part. You do not have to take them to the Vet.

One rabbit will only cost you about $10.00 a month.

Why You Want A Rabbit

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:45:00 +0000

It is simple, rabbits are easy.

I have over 60 rabbits and can take care of their basic needs in under 45 minutes. Rabbits require little time to take of care for the most part. You do not have to take them to the Vet. for regular visits unless you need to seek emergancy care.

One rabbit will only cost you about $10.00 a month. We feed high grade pellets 6 days a week and 1 day of hay. LOTS OF WATER, KEY TO HEALTH RABBITS!!!!

Looking at your litter

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:00:54 +0000

We often give the advice to look at your litter at 8 weeks and 10 weeks. There can be some changes in the fur and head of small rabbits between these weeks. Sometimes a rabbit you may have counted as pet quality can develop during these couple of weeks.

Rabbit Rescue

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 07:44:39 +0000

We are always happy to help rabbit owners in need of rescue services. Please email us, we will take in rabbits to place in new homes. As a rescue we ask that you provide the cage and rabbit equipment. This makes the change in homes easier on all people and animals involved. We require the cage, water bottle, bowl and toys. We place the rabbit with their new family with these items to help with enivornment change. Please email us if you are in need of our service, we will be happy to help.

Why Do I Show Rabbits

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:35:28 +0000

The reason we decided to show rabbits was to give us a hobby to do as a family. It is fun, educational, and most of all not expensive. We love the animals and the friends that we have on the circut. So come by a rabbit show in your area, and say hello. It will be a warm and welcoming place.

Look at What You Have

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 23:19:42 +0000

The biggest mistake I see breeders making, is getting rid of their stock based on one or two judges comments. If you really can not decide on a rabbit go and find a Mini Lop Breeder. Ask their views on the rabbit good and bad. Also, in NC shows there is a regular rotation on 3 judges who breed Mini Lops. Those are the real comments, and the ones you should take to heart. I would have sold my most recent BOB winner if I had not looked at him and seen the potential. So, develop your eye, realize that you are not always going to win the 1st time, and more than likely not the 2nd, but your rabbit is worth holding on to for that 3rd viewing.

Looking for the Right Rabbit for Children

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:15:10 +0000

It is almost the holidays and rabbit breeders start getting the emails about wanting rabbits for Christmas. I have seen many of the emails. One of the first questions the parents should think about is the age of the child. Small children 4-6 years of age really need very small rabbits, Netherland Dwarfs. If you are looking at rabbits for 6-8 year olds then you can pick from some of the bigger breeds like Mini Lops. Children that are 8 and older can look at any size rabbit. I tell parents to remember, just like with cats and dogs, the child needs to be old enough to take care of the rabbit. Do not let 4-6 year old children handle the rabbit without adult supervision. I really would not suggest rabbits for pets to children under the age of six, unless they will be the pet of an older sibling.

Breeding for Color

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:07:36 +0000

When new breeders start breeding they often make the mistake of breeding for color. Really the way to breed is for body type. The most points given to a rabbit is for body standard. If you like a particular color that is fine, just make sure the rabbit has the body. I have found that over time you will look less at color and more for the head,crown, and arch of the back.

Looking for a Rare Breed

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:07:27 +0000

People think it is only the new rabbit person that has problems finding rabbits. This is not always true. I have been looking to expand into a rare breed here in the southeast, Checkered Giants. I have not been able to find a breeder. It looks like I will be going to Ohio or Florida if I would like to get a pair of these. So keep your chin up, asking judges is a good avenue. They travel and see the different breeds. So find a ARBA judge and they will help you find the breeder with the right rabbits.