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Any English Lop mummies out there?

Bluesmum

Wise Old Thumper
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I'm looking to adopt an EL...and I was just wondering if any of you have any tips or hints about having these stunning buns.
Any pics would be fab too :D
Thanks!
 
I have an English Lop ,he doesn't have mega long ears thank goodness but hes very lovely and very gentle.

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I wonder how they hop with their ears!:lol::lol:

If they're anything like Frenchies then they are the most furpect buns EVER!:love::love:
 
They don't hop very well at all :( Both the english lops I have had stay here have repeatedly stood on their ears trying to get about. It is heartbreaking to watch and I hate the fact that they were ever bred that way :(
 
They don't hop very well at all :( Both the english lops I have had stay here have repeatedly stood on their ears trying to get about. It is heartbreaking to watch and I hate the fact that they were ever bred that way :(

I'm not a fan of the ears!:oops::oops: Too big! Of course, rescuing one that needs it is a lovely thing!:D
 
I've heard of people tying the ears back really loosely, so they don't rip their ears to shreds.
 
I've loved the breed for years as my Aunt had one when I was very young who was amazing.
I always (well, since becoming aware of the rescue situation :oops: ) said that I would only ever get one if I found one in rescue.
Has anyone heard about any health problems they have (other than with their ears) ?

ETA: biscuitblossom.....He is stunning :love:
 
It (not sure on sex yet) will be living as a freerange housebun and (If I may say so.....a life of luxury :oops: ) that's if they bond of course *finger crossed*
 
My bridge bun Mopsy was an english lop. She didnt have really long ears but then she went to the bridge at 6 months so perhaps they would have had more growing to do.

She was an amazing bun. Very loving and a great personality. I miss her every day.:cry:

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When she first arrived, aged 8 weeks.

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With her husbun Peter about 2 weeks before she passed.

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A bonding photo showing just how big her ears were.

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to show her off again. I loved her very much.
 
My bridge bun Mopsy was an english lop. She didnt have really long ears but then she went to the bridge at 6 months so perhaps they would have had more growing to do.

She was an amazing bun. Very loving and a great personality. I miss her every day.:cry:

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to show her off again. I loved her very much.

I'm so glad you posted, I was going to PM you the other day...you and Shazza were the only EL mums i could remember, but I wasn't sure if you would mind me asking. :oops:
She really was gorgeous :love:
 
I have my rescue girly Gracie. She is the most loving friendly bunny ever. I would take more in a heartbeat.

However, they cant go out in any form of damp weather, if their ears get wet they can rot. Also, if they use a water dish, maybe best to invest in a spaniel bowl to stop the ears going in. Gracie prefers a normal bowl, but spaniel ones are best.

She does stand on and trip over her ears, its a sin :(. But she is fab when she binkies, sounds like a rug flapping :lol:

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And a few video's :D

This is an old one, when she was in her little shed, but it shows how cute binkies are

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Gracie playing in her hay :lol:

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And most recently, Gracie showing me she knows her way home :lol:

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Gracie is STUNNING!!! :love::love:
It wouldn't go outside in damp weather......I don't let Blue out if it isn't nice and sunny :oops:
I really do spoil him FAR too much!
 
I'm so glad you posted, I was going to PM you the other day...you and Shazza were the only EL mums i could remember, but I wasn't sure if you would mind me asking. :oops:
She really was gorgeous :love:

Of course I dont mind. Its been lovely to post about her again.
 
Biscuitblossom, your bunny is gorgeous!

Beatrixpotter, Mopsy was gorgeous, i cant imagine how much you miss her, they have such big charictors.

Thank you Jaysmonkey and Bluesmum :D
 
I was going to adopt a english lop from Jill before I got Noisette... until it came and it was a black and white mini lop :lol::lol::lol:
 
Biscuitblossom, your bunny is gorgeous!

Beatrixpotter, Mopsy was gorgeous, i cant imagine how much you miss her, they have such big charictors.

Thank you Jaysmonkey and Bluesmum :D

Thank you. She was like no other bun I have ever known. I will never have another like her. She might have only been with us for 4 months but I'm so glad we had that time. All her litter mates went to the bridge even younger.:cry: I know that you shouldnt have favourites but she was and still is mine.
 
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