AmberLops Rabbitry Journal

[AmberLops]

The 2 kits didn't make it
I started all the rabbits on a 5-day Corid treatment again...did a ton of research and talked to a few rabbit breeders and they don't know what could have caused seizures in newborns

On a brighter note, someone contacted me about a possible trade....3 angora bucks for a refurbished laptop! I need a new laptop and was planning on trying to get this one fixed but getting all the issues fixed would cost me almost as much as a new laptop. So this deal sounds great!
I'm having a hard time selling the bucks...everyone wants does. But this person is getting into fiber/spinning and they know bucks are better for that...so it's perfect

 

[AmberLops]

I brought Paris in to play with Ishie...They both seem pretty bored ha ha!
After the video ended, Paris was very interested in ishie's box of bones and treats

 

[AmberLops]

Ishie hanging out with Aggie! Having fun bringing bunnies in the house today

 

[Hens and Roos]

sorry you lost the kits

 

[AmberLops]

Skyler is due tonight!! I'm hoping for a litter of fat, happy little kits!
Just checked on her but nothing yet.
My Netherland dwarf doe Millie had her kits today...an afternoon litter of 5 healthy kits!

Hope everyone has a great night!

 

[Baymule]

Sorry that you lost the litter of kits. You may be right, that there was something wrong with the litter. Mother Nature has a way of correcting mistakes. In the wild, they would have provided a meal for another animal. Such is the way of raising animals, we celebrate the success and deal with the loss. Yes, you lost that litter, then the next litter came along and they are healthy and fat.

Love the pictures of your dog and bunnies!

 

[AmberLops]

No babies from Skyler yet...she didn't make a nest last night but she's strange about her nests so I might have to make one for her today.
Maybe she'll have her kits during the day! I love daytime litters...then i can actually keep a close eye on them

I rebred Betty yesterday with Archie...my chocolate chin buck who threw that blue-eyed VM kit in his litter with the lionhead. Maybe i'll get some blue-eyed squirrels! The breeder that I got one of my bucks from had a VM chestnut and a VM squirrel both with blue eyes and they were just beautiful.

The weather has been so much nicer the past few days...less humid and in the upper 80's.
Still no sign of rain in the forecast...i'm afraid to mow the lawn, don't want it to burn even more!

Have a great day everyone!

 

[AmberLops]

No babies from Skyler today...looks like she'll be a day late.
Hopefully they're born in the morning...when I can get to them in time!
I'm going to be paranoid for a while after Betty's litter
Have a great night everyone

 

[Senile_Texas_Aggie]

Miss Amberlops,

I hope your kits arrived safe and sound today.

blue-eyed squirrels!

VM squirrel

Huh? Rabbits can cross breed with squirrels? Does that give rabbits who gather acorns and climb trees?

(Puzzled) Senile Texas Aggie

 

[AmberLops]

Miss Amberlops,

I hope your kits arrived safe and sound today.





Huh? Rabbits can cross breed with squirrels? Does that give rabbits who gather acorns and climb trees?

(Puzzled) Senile Texas Aggie

Ha ha! NO!
Rabbits can't breed with squirrels
Squirrel is a color from the agouti group in rabbits...it's called Blue Chinchilla in other breeds, but in the Holland Lop it's called Squirrel
This is Betty Sue when I first brought her home in March. She's a Squirrel.