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December 2, 2022
We have finished listing Jenny & Pumpkin Roll's kits on the Available Bunnies page. Sadly, we have not been able to add videos to their listings, only new photos. I will keep plugging away at trying to learn this new software and, perhaps, I can accomplish something over the weekend. We'll have to wait and see! :D Sneak peek at new Bun pictures! Pillsbury is very proud to show off his milky chin! We have been trying to teach him to drink his formula from a bowl (rather than having to syringe feed him) and he finally figured it out today! He kept watching Jenny's babies drinking from a bowl and water bottle and gave it a try. Now if they would just teach him to eat pelleted food! |
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November 29, 2022
We peeked at genders and all three of Jenny's broken babies (Thyme, Saffron, and Paprika) look like little does, while Ginger is a little buck. Pillsbury is still a boy.
We had to purchase new video-editing software because a certain bunny who shall not be named decided to chomp the cord for our ancient computer which played nicely with our old software and we decided to not replace it. The software doesn't run on our newer computer, so it was time for something different. Thank goodness for Black Friday sales! That was the only thing we purchased all weekend, and I hope it proves to be a good decision for helping us create adorable Bun videos. This week's bunny-listing videos will be something of a learning curve, but we hope the little ones' temperaments shine through for their potential families to get a good look at what the babies are really like. We may squeeze in some practice videos with older bunnies first.
We peeked at genders and all three of Jenny's broken babies (Thyme, Saffron, and Paprika) look like little does, while Ginger is a little buck. Pillsbury is still a boy.
We had to purchase new video-editing software because a certain bunny who shall not be named decided to chomp the cord for our ancient computer which played nicely with our old software and we decided to not replace it. The software doesn't run on our newer computer, so it was time for something different. Thank goodness for Black Friday sales! That was the only thing we purchased all weekend, and I hope it proves to be a good decision for helping us create adorable Bun videos. This week's bunny-listing videos will be something of a learning curve, but we hope the little ones' temperaments shine through for their potential families to get a good look at what the babies are really like. We may squeeze in some practice videos with older bunnies first.
November 26, 2022
We hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving with your family and friends.
We had to remove Pillsbury from Theodosia's care because her milk supply dried up and she started chasing him around to mount him. We put him in a cage of his own and are supplemental feeding him twice a day with kitten formula and probiotics. He's been a bit lonesome, but we try to provide as much cuddle time as possible. He looks like a little buck and may be our new addition to the rabbitry if he looks like a false dwarf. We are discussing retiring Theodosia in the near future because of her behavior with Pillsbury and her first baby. Her milk supply dried up early with her first litter, as well, so she may be a better pet bunny than breeding doe.
We're going to peek at the genders of Jenny's babies in another day or two.
We hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving with your family and friends.
We had to remove Pillsbury from Theodosia's care because her milk supply dried up and she started chasing him around to mount him. We put him in a cage of his own and are supplemental feeding him twice a day with kitten formula and probiotics. He's been a bit lonesome, but we try to provide as much cuddle time as possible. He looks like a little buck and may be our new addition to the rabbitry if he looks like a false dwarf. We are discussing retiring Theodosia in the near future because of her behavior with Pillsbury and her first baby. Her milk supply dried up early with her first litter, as well, so she may be a better pet bunny than breeding doe.
We're going to peek at the genders of Jenny's babies in another day or two.
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November 21, 2022
My apologies for the lack of updates! I will be posting pictures later today (they have been taken are are awaiting editing and posting.) All is well with the babies and adult Buns. We have been busy helping with the Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Center at our church for the past week and today is the last day of that particular ministry for the remainder of 2022. Next up is Toys for Tots! LOL Later in the day... Pictures are up! More are available for viewing on the Baby Holland Lops page. We wanted to share some pictures of Cookie (eight year old spayed doe) and Blackberry (4 year old spayed doe with special needs). They have become very friendly neighbors. Both lost beloved bunnies to whom they were bonded and then came back to us for retirement/rehoming. They seem to be commiserating with each other and both have taken a new interest in being loved on and cuddled, so we are very happy they are responding well to their new living situations. |
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November 9, 2022
New Baby Bun pictures and names! See more on the Baby Holland Lops page. :D |
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November 3, 2022
Will-o the Wisp (AKA Wispy) was successfully spayed today. This rambunctious girl was raring to go and has been eating and going up and down the ramp of her two-story cage since coming back home this afternoon. She will be ready to match with a loving pet family in the next couple of weeks, after recovering from her procedure. Wispy is a sweet busy-bunny who likes everything to be "just so". She loves to free roam and get into mischief. She is a fun little doe with lots of sassy spunk. We will post another update when she is ready to be listed.
The babies are doing very well. :)
BLACKBERRY
We have another bunny back in the rabbitry. Some of you may remember Blackberry (aka BB), a solid black doe out of Mango and Joshua. She had a very challenging case of e. cuniculi as a baby and it took several months to help her heal and become ready for placement. She was adopted by a then-local college student as her emotional support bunny and was a wonderful friend for her. Over the past 3.5 years, they have been inseparable, through many ups and downs and a move that took them all the way to California. Once there, the sweet lady who adopted BB developed a severe hay allergy and it became apparent that re-homing was, sadly, going to be necessary. Attempts to place her in a loving home in California didn't yield any good prospects for Blackberry. Because she was going to be coming through Oberlin on personal business, BB's owner asked if she could bring her back to us for re-homing. As of this evening, Blackberry is back with us, and her owner is full of sorrow over having to make this difficult decision. We promised to do everything we can to help find a wonderful family to appreciate this sweetly spunky little girl. We're going to give her a few days to adjust to us again and will then work on a listing for her. BB is spayed and is now four years old. The below information was provided by BB's person.
Why does the Bun need to be re-homed?
I have developed a severe allergy to her hay and cannot be in close proximity with it.
Are there any behavioral issues that he/she/they have that another family would need to be aware of?
Not really an issue, but if she gets bored, she sometimes kicks her litter out of her box. I've been meaning to get her this kind of litterbox to mitigate that: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Good-Pet-Stuff-Hidden-Cat-Litter-Box-Planter-Tan/17159531 . But with a lower entryway. She probably would be able to jump into this but a lower one would be more encouraging for her to use. Any cat litter box would probably work (I use recycled paper pellets as litter). I just thought the fake plant one was cute.
Would he/she be a good fit for a family with children under the age of 12? Older children only? Adults only?
She would be a good fit with a family with children. She is sometimes aloof, meaning she likes to just do her own thing and chill by some AC sometimes. But sometimes she demands head rubs. She lets my 6-year-old cousin hold her and pet her, but someone has to pick BB up first and hand her to the 6-year-old to make sure she holds her correctly and doesn't just grab her. Like with all pets, children should not be alone with them unsupervised, for both the bunny's safety and the child's
Has the Bun ever bitten or nipped anyone?
She has not.
How would you describe his/her personality?
Bb has such a funny personality. She can be a sweetheart and cuddly, but she is also sassy. If she moves her toys around and you try to move them somewhere else she will thump. She likes things a certain way and will let you know by grunting and thumping. But she will also "purr" when she likes how her head is being rubbed.
Has he/she bonded with one person or more than one person?
She loves me, my boyfriend, and my dad.
Does he/she like a stable routine, or is he/she a go-with-the-flow bunny who doesn't mind changes now and then?
She doesn't mind changes.
How has he/she done with litter box training?
She prefers to go in her litterbox. She will always pee in her litter box unless something is wrong. Sometimes she poops outside of the litterbox if she is eating outside of it.
What type of food and hay is he/she currently on?
Timothy hay and timothy pellets. She occasionally eats fruits and greens whenever I can get my hands on some for her.
Has he/she been introduced to any treats?
Fruits/berries.
If so, what does he/she like?
Blueberries and blackberries and strawberries and bananas. Sometimes a sprinkle of plain oats on her pellets.
Has anything he/she has eaten caused him/her to have an upset tummy?
No.
Are you aware of any health concerns?
She had e. cuniculi as a baby and has a slight head tilt. She tilts more when she's stressed so I think it's mostly psychological at this point. She also has an entropion eyelid (left eye) that sometimes can collect bacteria and get infected. When this happens she needs 2 weeks of antibiotic eyedrops. However, that can be prevented by giving her eyedrops (a combination of antibiotic and anti inflammatory) when you notice she is scratching at it.
Has the Bun been seen by a vet for any reason? If so, please list approximate date(s) of visit(s) and reason(s) for each.
I can provide her vet records.
What are his/her favorite things to do/play with?
She loves her tunnel and her pink jingley ball.
What does he/she dislike?
She does not like having her butt petted. She only likes her head petted.
Has he/she been around other animals? If so, how does he/she respond?
She used to live with another bunny (a neutered male who was special needs) and she absolutely adored him. When he passed, she was depressed for at least a year. Sometimes I think she still may be. I would have gotten her another partner, but I found out about my allergy by that point. *** She doesn't care for dogs. She's not really afraid of them, she just ignores them.
Has he/she gone out of doors and permitted to chew grass and other vegetation?
Yes, only grass that we know is only sprayed with water. She likes it.
Has the Bun ever needed to be treated for worms or other parasites (fleas, ticks, ear mites, fur mites, etc)?
The E.Cuniculi. She's been tested for mites and did not have any.
Has he/she displayed any destructive chewing issues (chewing on things other than appropriate toys)?
She chewed an electrical cord that I didn't tuck properly and the vinyl I put under her pen, but other than that she only chews her toys and her cushion was nibbled a little bit.
Would this Bun be a good fit for an indoor free-roaming lifestyle? Would a more confined setting (such as an exercise pen) be a better fit?
The best fit for her would be an indoor free-roaming lifestyle. She was her happiest when she could hop around the house. She was really good about only going in her litterbox. Once she has a corner set for her litterbox to go potty in, that becomes her spot. I do think having a pen for her for when no one is home would be a good idea unless you want to bunny proof the whole house.
How would you describe the ideal home for him/her?
When I think of the perfect home for my baby, I picture someone or a family who will love her as much as I do. Bb is a wonderful companion and she got me through some really rough times in my life. She will need owner(s) with some patience because of her eyelid. I'd love for her to be a free roam bunny, but having her own pen/area would be fine too as long as she got time every day to hop around a larger area.
Is there anything you would like to share about him/her/them that the future family should know/would like to know?
Bb has an instagram @bbthelop which I would like to keep for memories, but I can transfer the username to someone if they want to maintain one for her. I would love it if you would be comfortable with maybe even sending me a picture of her at least once a year so I know how she is (but this is not necessary). I have had her for over 3 years and love her very much. She is a very special bunny with a unique personality and attitude and deserves the best. Please give her all the love you can and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
***What was not mentioned about BB's eye was that the vet feels bonding her to another bunny will help her eye remain healthy if she and her new pal groom each other. If she remains with us and we deem it possible, we may attempt to bond BB with little Guacamole to help her eye remain clean and clear. Should bonding prove to be successful, we would like to find a home for the two of them together, for their mutual health and well being.
Will-o the Wisp (AKA Wispy) was successfully spayed today. This rambunctious girl was raring to go and has been eating and going up and down the ramp of her two-story cage since coming back home this afternoon. She will be ready to match with a loving pet family in the next couple of weeks, after recovering from her procedure. Wispy is a sweet busy-bunny who likes everything to be "just so". She loves to free roam and get into mischief. She is a fun little doe with lots of sassy spunk. We will post another update when she is ready to be listed.
The babies are doing very well. :)
BLACKBERRY
We have another bunny back in the rabbitry. Some of you may remember Blackberry (aka BB), a solid black doe out of Mango and Joshua. She had a very challenging case of e. cuniculi as a baby and it took several months to help her heal and become ready for placement. She was adopted by a then-local college student as her emotional support bunny and was a wonderful friend for her. Over the past 3.5 years, they have been inseparable, through many ups and downs and a move that took them all the way to California. Once there, the sweet lady who adopted BB developed a severe hay allergy and it became apparent that re-homing was, sadly, going to be necessary. Attempts to place her in a loving home in California didn't yield any good prospects for Blackberry. Because she was going to be coming through Oberlin on personal business, BB's owner asked if she could bring her back to us for re-homing. As of this evening, Blackberry is back with us, and her owner is full of sorrow over having to make this difficult decision. We promised to do everything we can to help find a wonderful family to appreciate this sweetly spunky little girl. We're going to give her a few days to adjust to us again and will then work on a listing for her. BB is spayed and is now four years old. The below information was provided by BB's person.
Why does the Bun need to be re-homed?
I have developed a severe allergy to her hay and cannot be in close proximity with it.
Are there any behavioral issues that he/she/they have that another family would need to be aware of?
Not really an issue, but if she gets bored, she sometimes kicks her litter out of her box. I've been meaning to get her this kind of litterbox to mitigate that: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Good-Pet-Stuff-Hidden-Cat-Litter-Box-Planter-Tan/17159531 . But with a lower entryway. She probably would be able to jump into this but a lower one would be more encouraging for her to use. Any cat litter box would probably work (I use recycled paper pellets as litter). I just thought the fake plant one was cute.
Would he/she be a good fit for a family with children under the age of 12? Older children only? Adults only?
She would be a good fit with a family with children. She is sometimes aloof, meaning she likes to just do her own thing and chill by some AC sometimes. But sometimes she demands head rubs. She lets my 6-year-old cousin hold her and pet her, but someone has to pick BB up first and hand her to the 6-year-old to make sure she holds her correctly and doesn't just grab her. Like with all pets, children should not be alone with them unsupervised, for both the bunny's safety and the child's
Has the Bun ever bitten or nipped anyone?
She has not.
How would you describe his/her personality?
Bb has such a funny personality. She can be a sweetheart and cuddly, but she is also sassy. If she moves her toys around and you try to move them somewhere else she will thump. She likes things a certain way and will let you know by grunting and thumping. But she will also "purr" when she likes how her head is being rubbed.
Has he/she bonded with one person or more than one person?
She loves me, my boyfriend, and my dad.
Does he/she like a stable routine, or is he/she a go-with-the-flow bunny who doesn't mind changes now and then?
She doesn't mind changes.
How has he/she done with litter box training?
She prefers to go in her litterbox. She will always pee in her litter box unless something is wrong. Sometimes she poops outside of the litterbox if she is eating outside of it.
What type of food and hay is he/she currently on?
Timothy hay and timothy pellets. She occasionally eats fruits and greens whenever I can get my hands on some for her.
Has he/she been introduced to any treats?
Fruits/berries.
If so, what does he/she like?
Blueberries and blackberries and strawberries and bananas. Sometimes a sprinkle of plain oats on her pellets.
Has anything he/she has eaten caused him/her to have an upset tummy?
No.
Are you aware of any health concerns?
She had e. cuniculi as a baby and has a slight head tilt. She tilts more when she's stressed so I think it's mostly psychological at this point. She also has an entropion eyelid (left eye) that sometimes can collect bacteria and get infected. When this happens she needs 2 weeks of antibiotic eyedrops. However, that can be prevented by giving her eyedrops (a combination of antibiotic and anti inflammatory) when you notice she is scratching at it.
Has the Bun been seen by a vet for any reason? If so, please list approximate date(s) of visit(s) and reason(s) for each.
I can provide her vet records.
What are his/her favorite things to do/play with?
She loves her tunnel and her pink jingley ball.
What does he/she dislike?
She does not like having her butt petted. She only likes her head petted.
Has he/she been around other animals? If so, how does he/she respond?
She used to live with another bunny (a neutered male who was special needs) and she absolutely adored him. When he passed, she was depressed for at least a year. Sometimes I think she still may be. I would have gotten her another partner, but I found out about my allergy by that point. *** She doesn't care for dogs. She's not really afraid of them, she just ignores them.
Has he/she gone out of doors and permitted to chew grass and other vegetation?
Yes, only grass that we know is only sprayed with water. She likes it.
Has the Bun ever needed to be treated for worms or other parasites (fleas, ticks, ear mites, fur mites, etc)?
The E.Cuniculi. She's been tested for mites and did not have any.
Has he/she displayed any destructive chewing issues (chewing on things other than appropriate toys)?
She chewed an electrical cord that I didn't tuck properly and the vinyl I put under her pen, but other than that she only chews her toys and her cushion was nibbled a little bit.
Would this Bun be a good fit for an indoor free-roaming lifestyle? Would a more confined setting (such as an exercise pen) be a better fit?
The best fit for her would be an indoor free-roaming lifestyle. She was her happiest when she could hop around the house. She was really good about only going in her litterbox. Once she has a corner set for her litterbox to go potty in, that becomes her spot. I do think having a pen for her for when no one is home would be a good idea unless you want to bunny proof the whole house.
How would you describe the ideal home for him/her?
When I think of the perfect home for my baby, I picture someone or a family who will love her as much as I do. Bb is a wonderful companion and she got me through some really rough times in my life. She will need owner(s) with some patience because of her eyelid. I'd love for her to be a free roam bunny, but having her own pen/area would be fine too as long as she got time every day to hop around a larger area.
Is there anything you would like to share about him/her/them that the future family should know/would like to know?
Bb has an instagram @bbthelop which I would like to keep for memories, but I can transfer the username to someone if they want to maintain one for her. I would love it if you would be comfortable with maybe even sending me a picture of her at least once a year so I know how she is (but this is not necessary). I have had her for over 3 years and love her very much. She is a very special bunny with a unique personality and attitude and deserves the best. Please give her all the love you can and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
***What was not mentioned about BB's eye was that the vet feels bonding her to another bunny will help her eye remain healthy if she and her new pal groom each other. If she remains with us and we deem it possible, we may attempt to bond BB with little Guacamole to help her eye remain clean and clear. Should bonding prove to be successful, we would like to find a home for the two of them together, for their mutual health and well being.
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October 31, 2022
New pictures of the wee cuties are here! Dozey's little one is quite a chunk. Jenny has two bigger babies and two who are a bit more petite, but all are thriving. |
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October 27, 2022
The babies are doing beautifully! They are getting to be quite roly-poly, which is what we love to see. <3
The babies are doing beautifully! They are getting to be quite roly-poly, which is what we love to see. <3
October 24, 2022
Theodosia kindled yesterday morning. She had four kits, but three of them appear to be peanuts and, sadly, they will not make it.
We posted official birth announcements on the Baby Holland Lops page, along with their very first pictures.
Theodosia kindled yesterday morning. She had four kits, but three of them appear to be peanuts and, sadly, they will not make it.
We posted official birth announcements on the Baby Holland Lops page, along with their very first pictures.
October 22, 2022
We have wriggling babies in Jenny's nest box! We'll make the official announcement in another day or two, to make certain all is well, but we are so excited that there are new little lives to love!
We're still waiting for Theodosia to kindle.
We have wriggling babies in Jenny's nest box! We'll make the official announcement in another day or two, to make certain all is well, but we are so excited that there are new little lives to love!
We're still waiting for Theodosia to kindle.
October 15, 2022
Our internet was wonky for the past couple of days so I was unable to post an update until now.
Wispy's litter was stillborn, so we are very sad for her. We've been discussing retiring her in early November and breeding Boopsy once more, although we had planned to retire her at that time. The majority of our breeding does are still too young to breed or are inexperienced, with only one litter behind them, so we feel better having a more experienced doe or two around, in case we need to foster babies if their new mother has a difficult time.
Wispy has not been preparing for her babies in a normal manner the past couple of times she was bred. She didn't create nests, nor did she pull fur in any effort to keep her kits warm, so we feel a pet life may be best for her. Her last litter only survived because we saw them lying on the floor in time and were able to warm them up in and place them in a nest box. She was fine with caring for them after that, but we worry all the time as her due date approaches. We haven't made an official decision yet, but know that she will be available for a pet home when she is retired. She is a personal favorite of mine, with her sassy, spunky, adventurous soul. She loves to free-roam and keeps life interesting by popping up in unexpected places. :D
Jenny and Theodosia were both bred and, if their litters are successful, we hope to be welcoming them in a week or so. Jenny's temperament and behavior never change when she's expecting, but Dozey turns into a little digger and is constantly looking for more opportunities to practice nest-building. so we're fairly confident that she is pregnant. Jenny will keep us guessing until the last minute.
Our internet was wonky for the past couple of days so I was unable to post an update until now.
Wispy's litter was stillborn, so we are very sad for her. We've been discussing retiring her in early November and breeding Boopsy once more, although we had planned to retire her at that time. The majority of our breeding does are still too young to breed or are inexperienced, with only one litter behind them, so we feel better having a more experienced doe or two around, in case we need to foster babies if their new mother has a difficult time.
Wispy has not been preparing for her babies in a normal manner the past couple of times she was bred. She didn't create nests, nor did she pull fur in any effort to keep her kits warm, so we feel a pet life may be best for her. Her last litter only survived because we saw them lying on the floor in time and were able to warm them up in and place them in a nest box. She was fine with caring for them after that, but we worry all the time as her due date approaches. We haven't made an official decision yet, but know that she will be available for a pet home when she is retired. She is a personal favorite of mine, with her sassy, spunky, adventurous soul. She loves to free-roam and keeps life interesting by popping up in unexpected places. :D
Jenny and Theodosia were both bred and, if their litters are successful, we hope to be welcoming them in a week or so. Jenny's temperament and behavior never change when she's expecting, but Dozey turns into a little digger and is constantly looking for more opportunities to practice nest-building. so we're fairly confident that she is pregnant. Jenny will keep us guessing until the last minute.
October 12, 2022
Wispy is overdue in kindling her babies. We can definitely see the movement of little babies in her tummy when she lays down on her side, but there is no sign of imminent action. She has been eating less the past couple of days, which is one of her indications of babies getting ready to arrive. The bunny cam is hooked up and I check on her ever 15-20 minutes, to see if anything has changed. Wispy looks quite serene and unconcerned with everything, and is contentedly nibbling on her hay. Please say a pray for her babies to arrive safely in the next few hours. The longer they wait, the more likely we won't have a happy outcome. Babies normally arrive on Day 30/31 and she's on Day 34.
Wispy is overdue in kindling her babies. We can definitely see the movement of little babies in her tummy when she lays down on her side, but there is no sign of imminent action. She has been eating less the past couple of days, which is one of her indications of babies getting ready to arrive. The bunny cam is hooked up and I check on her ever 15-20 minutes, to see if anything has changed. Wispy looks quite serene and unconcerned with everything, and is contentedly nibbling on her hay. Please say a pray for her babies to arrive safely in the next few hours. The longer they wait, the more likely we won't have a happy outcome. Babies normally arrive on Day 30/31 and she's on Day 34.
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October 4, 2022
Happy Birthday to our beloved pet Bun, Sweet Tart! She turns 6 years old today and is as sweet and slightly sassy as her name replies. We love you, little girl! |
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October 3, 2022
We are way behind in updating! My hubby and elder daughter are currently down with Covid, so we have battened down the hatches to keep everyone safe and healthy. For our friends who have visited us in the past, our yard is now missing the large maple tree that was in front of the house. It died and we had it taken down so we didn't have to worry about it landing on the house in a high wind. It looks so different now and will take some getting used to. Little Kazoo, now named Autumn, is settling in with her new family. She went home last Tuesday evening and is getting all the love and attention she could possibly hope for. Guacamole is doing great following his neuter last week. He will be ready to match later this week. We have been receiving some emails and messages via Facebook, asking when new babies will be available. We have done our part and the Buns have (somewhat reluctantly) done their parts, so we hope to be welcoming some new arrivals before the end of the month. If all goes well, there will be a litter ready to place in early December and one or two others available later in December. In the meantime, we will continue to pray for waiting Buns Guac and Molly to find their forever families. |
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September 22, 2022
Little Guacamole came through his neuter without any problems and was deemed a "textbook case." He is resting comfortably. He should be back to his old self in another day or two. We have to keep him fairly quiet for another week or so, and then he will be ready to place with a loving forever family. In other happy news, Kazoo has been matched with her family! They will be returning in the next few days for her after making certain all is in readiness for her arrival. |
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September 21, 2022
Kazoo is going to be meeting a potential family tomorrow evening. We'll keep you posted about how it turns out. :)
Guacamole will be going in for his neuter bright and early tomorrow morning. Please say a prayer for this little sweetie to have a safe procedure and to find his forever family very soon. <3
We have had some wonderful houseguests for the past few days! Miss E. and I have the joy of bunny-sitting our friend Robyn's three Buns, Rosie, Sweet Pea, and Basil. Rosie is a curious broken orange who was HCB's Victoria in her babyhood. Sweet Pea is a lovely tricolor who was HCB's Sweet Potato. Last, but certainly not least, is little Basil, a handsome opal, who was HCB's Dime. They are doing well, although they miss their Bun-mom. She will be back for her beautiful trio in a few more days and we know they will be overjoyed to see each other.
Kazoo is going to be meeting a potential family tomorrow evening. We'll keep you posted about how it turns out. :)
Guacamole will be going in for his neuter bright and early tomorrow morning. Please say a prayer for this little sweetie to have a safe procedure and to find his forever family very soon. <3
We have had some wonderful houseguests for the past few days! Miss E. and I have the joy of bunny-sitting our friend Robyn's three Buns, Rosie, Sweet Pea, and Basil. Rosie is a curious broken orange who was HCB's Victoria in her babyhood. Sweet Pea is a lovely tricolor who was HCB's Sweet Potato. Last, but certainly not least, is little Basil, a handsome opal, who was HCB's Dime. They are doing well, although they miss their Bun-mom. She will be back for her beautiful trio in a few more days and we know they will be overjoyed to see each other.
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September 12, 2022
New pictures of Guacamole and Kazoo have been posted on the Available Bunnies page. They are becoming more beautiful every day. <3 Potsticker (Now named Sunny!) is on her way to her new home! She has a great family and we so enjoyed meeting them. Sunny is going to be a very loved little Bun. |
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December 14, 2021
Important Announcement
Although this information has not been reflected in updates on RHD (Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease) websites, RHDV2 has been confirmed in Ohio, according to a client's veterinarian. Because of this confirmation, the RHD vaccine is now available in Ohio. We strongly encourage all of our Ohio clients to consider having their Buns vaccinated, especially if they spend any time playing out-of-doors. RHDV2 is fatal in over 90% of cases, so vaccinating your bunny is your best defense in protecting his/her health.
The vaccine is given in two doses. The first dose, followed by a second dose three weeks later. Two weeks following the second dose, the bunny is protected and better able to survive exposure. A yearly booster shot will be needed thereafter. For further information about RHDV2, we recommend this site.
This is the information we were given by a client who went through the vaccination process with her bunnies, Crush and Odie.
"Good morning Amy!
I just got home with Crush and Odie. They were very brave at the vet’s office!
1. They got their RHDV vaccine in their right shoulder.
2. I was told that possible side effects include lethargy, short fever, and mild swelling in the area. However, they said less than 1% of bunnies experience any side effects.
3. They also had us stay in our car for 15 minutes after the shots were administered to make sure the bunnies did not have any negative side effects.
4. They told me there was an active case in Ohio in the recent past which is why the emergency use of this vaccine is now available in Ohio now.
5. They got their first dose today, and in 3 weeks, will get their booster. From there, they will need a yearly booster of the vaccine.
6. Two weeks post-booster shot is when the shot will be fully effective.
Luckily, the bunnies are doing well! They’ve been eating and got a treat for being so brave! I attached a couple pictures of the brave bunnies post-vaccine. I don’t think I left out answers to any of your questions, but if you have any more, please let me know!!"
We can't thank Madison, Crush, and Odie enough for bringing this information to our attention. We aren't certain why the RHD websites are so slow in updating their findings, but are very grateful to have reliable information shared with us through our clients and their knowledgeable veterinarians.
Important Announcement
Although this information has not been reflected in updates on RHD (Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease) websites, RHDV2 has been confirmed in Ohio, according to a client's veterinarian. Because of this confirmation, the RHD vaccine is now available in Ohio. We strongly encourage all of our Ohio clients to consider having their Buns vaccinated, especially if they spend any time playing out-of-doors. RHDV2 is fatal in over 90% of cases, so vaccinating your bunny is your best defense in protecting his/her health.
The vaccine is given in two doses. The first dose, followed by a second dose three weeks later. Two weeks following the second dose, the bunny is protected and better able to survive exposure. A yearly booster shot will be needed thereafter. For further information about RHDV2, we recommend this site.
This is the information we were given by a client who went through the vaccination process with her bunnies, Crush and Odie.
"Good morning Amy!
I just got home with Crush and Odie. They were very brave at the vet’s office!
1. They got their RHDV vaccine in their right shoulder.
2. I was told that possible side effects include lethargy, short fever, and mild swelling in the area. However, they said less than 1% of bunnies experience any side effects.
3. They also had us stay in our car for 15 minutes after the shots were administered to make sure the bunnies did not have any negative side effects.
4. They told me there was an active case in Ohio in the recent past which is why the emergency use of this vaccine is now available in Ohio now.
5. They got their first dose today, and in 3 weeks, will get their booster. From there, they will need a yearly booster of the vaccine.
6. Two weeks post-booster shot is when the shot will be fully effective.
Luckily, the bunnies are doing well! They’ve been eating and got a treat for being so brave! I attached a couple pictures of the brave bunnies post-vaccine. I don’t think I left out answers to any of your questions, but if you have any more, please let me know!!"
We can't thank Madison, Crush, and Odie enough for bringing this information to our attention. We aren't certain why the RHD websites are so slow in updating their findings, but are very grateful to have reliable information shared with us through our clients and their knowledgeable veterinarians.
