Hi before you read this I would just like to say, I have owned rabbits for 25 years and have never had a litter. I do not agree with breeding rabbits as I am aware how many are unwanted and in rescues. I currently own 9 rabbits, most are rescued (and now 5 babies) and look after them all really well.
I have a neutered male lion lop called 'Horace' and after a lot of thought travelled a 5 hour round trip to fetch him 'Saffie' a BEW lion lop from a breeder 'who couldn breed er cos she got nowt to breed wit'. She had been kept in a 3 foot hutch with no excercise on her own and was nervous but we soon found with love she is actually a complete sweetheart and always sticks her head out of her hutch for a stroke and comes when called.
We booked Horace in to be neutered and kept them separate for three (of the six weeks) you are supposed to until one day we went outside to swap the bunnies in the indoor play area (they are on a rota) and to my horror, saffie was out aswell. They were nowhere near and there was no evidence of a fight but i still took her to the vets who said shes not pregnant. After 2 weeks i took her again and then once more (2days before she gave birth) and the vet said 'I cant guarantee shes not pregnant but id say im 100 percent definate shes not'.
To cut a long story short she had five babies, despite being only tiny. She was a great mother and would come in and put her head down for cuddles when we checked the babies and had no problem with us handling them so all her babies are so tame. With a mixture or exercise in the garden (which has high walls and is rabbit proofed, indoor play area and also inside the house, they are used to people and dogs and crave attention. They are nearly 8 weeks old now and live with mum and dad who is so good with them, they climb all over him and he always greets them by licking their ears.
The parents are the softest, tamest bunnies I own. Show no aggression and come when called. The babies seem to have the same nature. They love being stroked and sit well, falling asleep in your arms. I have 4 does and 1 buck, 2 double maned, 1 teddy and 2 single maned).
We are planning on keeping two- three but there is no way we can keep five as it is unfair on the current rabbits we own and will affect on their lifestyle. I just wondered if anyone knew of someone who is looking for a rabbit to eventually be paired with one of theirs or two bunnies? I have not advertised as im so scared they wont be looked after, despite my best efforts. and i know people on here all seem to love bunnies. I am desperately seeking good homes where a decent size hutch, shelter and safe exercise is provided... along with company and veterinary care. If anyone knows someone who might be interested please pm me. sorry its such a long post, enjoy the pics
Dad (orange) Mum (white)
I have a neutered male lion lop called 'Horace' and after a lot of thought travelled a 5 hour round trip to fetch him 'Saffie' a BEW lion lop from a breeder 'who couldn breed er cos she got nowt to breed wit'. She had been kept in a 3 foot hutch with no excercise on her own and was nervous but we soon found with love she is actually a complete sweetheart and always sticks her head out of her hutch for a stroke and comes when called.
We booked Horace in to be neutered and kept them separate for three (of the six weeks) you are supposed to until one day we went outside to swap the bunnies in the indoor play area (they are on a rota) and to my horror, saffie was out aswell. They were nowhere near and there was no evidence of a fight but i still took her to the vets who said shes not pregnant. After 2 weeks i took her again and then once more (2days before she gave birth) and the vet said 'I cant guarantee shes not pregnant but id say im 100 percent definate shes not'.
To cut a long story short she had five babies, despite being only tiny. She was a great mother and would come in and put her head down for cuddles when we checked the babies and had no problem with us handling them so all her babies are so tame. With a mixture or exercise in the garden (which has high walls and is rabbit proofed, indoor play area and also inside the house, they are used to people and dogs and crave attention. They are nearly 8 weeks old now and live with mum and dad who is so good with them, they climb all over him and he always greets them by licking their ears.
The parents are the softest, tamest bunnies I own. Show no aggression and come when called. The babies seem to have the same nature. They love being stroked and sit well, falling asleep in your arms. I have 4 does and 1 buck, 2 double maned, 1 teddy and 2 single maned).
We are planning on keeping two- three but there is no way we can keep five as it is unfair on the current rabbits we own and will affect on their lifestyle. I just wondered if anyone knew of someone who is looking for a rabbit to eventually be paired with one of theirs or two bunnies? I have not advertised as im so scared they wont be looked after, despite my best efforts. and i know people on here all seem to love bunnies. I am desperately seeking good homes where a decent size hutch, shelter and safe exercise is provided... along with company and veterinary care. If anyone knows someone who might be interested please pm me. sorry its such a long post, enjoy the pics
Dad (orange) Mum (white)
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