Ms. Research

[77Herford]

Hey, Ms. What kind of Rabbits do you have?

 

[Ms. Research]

Hey, Ms. What kind of Rabbits do you have?

Willard is a Netherland Dwarf
Dobby is a Sable Marten
Kreacher is a Polish

Small rabbits that would be considered pets or show. Dobby could be considered a small meat rabbit but we don't.

Looking forward to getting a doe soon. And probably an intact buck. We are looking forward to starting our breeding program. Should be interesting. I'm looking forward to the experience. DH and I have agreed Holland Lops would be good to breed. We have more people looking for pets and good breeding stock. Hollands are very popular in this area and the surrounding States.

How's your wife's rabbit doing? And didn't you say you got others as well? Meat rabbits right? That's another future project. I've been looking into Florida Whites. I think if we get a doe and a buck, we will have enough meat for the two of us. Florida Whites are a smaller meat rabbit which will be perfect for what we need.

K

 

[Ms. Research]

You all may laugh and think this is silly, but after watching and learning about rabbits for these past months, I've learned the signs and their body language. It's amazing to watch a wild animal learn that they are not in any danger. They are complete different animal than dogs or cats. Their personalty just jumps out at you when they are comfortable.

Willard for example. Here's a rabbit that we have no clue of how he was treated or raised or from where he came from. He comes to our home from a place that would have eventually made him dinner for some reptile, to a home where this large black thing has the run of the floor and two other big "things" bring food, water and clean up. He was very offish and shy at first. Except for DH, he kind of instantly attached to DH. He was very relaxed from the very beginning. I guess all animals find their touch stone in one person or another to survive.

Now its been 2 months since we brought Willard home. He is no longer hiding under his shelf. No longer avoid us when we enter his domaine. Actually greets us at the door. And for the first time, we saw Willard to do the "Bunny Flop" and just relax. In the open and in his hay in his litter box. He's more curious and social now.

It's just amazing when they finally settle in. It might take a couple months and that seems the pattern because Dobby and Kreacher, though they know no other but us, took a couple months to settle in.

I've never seen anything like this before. Always had dogs or cats. Hamsters, well, they are hamsters. They show little changes. They are always curious and scurry about. But with rabbits, completely different experience. Something that I would never have thought having rabbits. Or maybe it's just me and where I am in my life that I see this. Don't know nor do I care. It's there and I'm taking advantage of it.

Those little eyes that look at you when you call their name. And their anticipation to feeding or contact. All I can say is it's priceless in our eyes. And worth the effort of carefully helping them settle. Truly good for the soul.

K

 

[jodief100]

Thank you. That made me smile.

 

[autumnprairie]

I love watching how animals respond to people and their surroundings it make me happy to read post such as yours

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

Sweet Willard has a good home ...

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

You all may laugh and think this is silly, but after watching and learning about rabbits for these past months, I've learned the signs and their body language. It's amazing to watch a wild animal learn that they are not in any danger. They are complete different animal than dogs or cats. Their personalty just jumps out at you when they are comfortable.

Willard for example. Here's a rabbit that we have no clue of how he was treated or raised or from where he came from. He comes to our home from a place that would have eventually made him dinner for some reptile, to a home where this large black thing has the run of the floor and two other big "things" bring food, water and clean up. He was very offish and shy at first. Except for DH, he kind of instantly attached to DH. He was very relaxed from the very beginning. I guess all animals find their touch stone in one person or another to survive.

Now its been 2 months since we brought Willard home. He is no longer hiding under his shelf. No longer avoid us when we enter his domaine. Actually greets us at the door. And for the first time, we saw Willard to do the "Bunny Flop" and just relax. In the open and in his hay in his litter box. He's more curious and social now.

It's just amazing when they finally settle in. It might take a couple months and that seems the pattern because Dobby and Kreacher, though they know no other but us, took a couple months to settle in.

I've never seen anything like this before. Always had dogs or cats. Hamsters, well, they are hamsters. They show little changes. They are always curious and scurry about. But with rabbits, completely different experience. Something that I would never have thought having rabbits. Or maybe it's just me and where I am in my life that I see this. Don't know nor do I care. It's there and I'm taking advantage of it.

Those little eyes that look at you when you call their name. And their anticipation to feeding or contact. All I can say is it's priceless in our eyes. And worth the effort of carefully helping them settle. Truly good for the soul.

K

That is so great to hear. I bet he thought he died and went to heaven. So do you think it will take 2 months? Is he your first rescue? I love reading your stories, especially since your rabbits and our girls are so much alike. Thanks for sharing and I am so happy that he knows he his home. :bun

 

[Ms. Research]

You all may laugh and think this is silly, but after watching and learning about rabbits for these past months, I've learned the signs and their body language. It's amazing to watch a wild animal learn that they are not in any danger. They are complete different animal than dogs or cats. Their personalty just jumps out at you when they are comfortable.

Willard for example. Here's a rabbit that we have no clue of how he was treated or raised or from where he came from. He comes to our home from a place that would have eventually made him dinner for some reptile, to a home where this large black thing has the run of the floor and two other big "things" bring food, water and clean up. He was very offish and shy at first. Except for DH, he kind of instantly attached to DH. He was very relaxed from the very beginning. I guess all animals find their touch stone in one person or another to survive.

Now its been 2 months since we brought Willard home. He is no longer hiding under his shelf. No longer avoid us when we enter his domaine. Actually greets us at the door. And for the first time, we saw Willard to do the "Bunny Flop" and just relax. In the open and in his hay in his litter box. He's more curious and social now.

It's just amazing when they finally settle in. It might take a couple months and that seems the pattern because Dobby and Kreacher, though they know no other but us, took a couple months to settle in.

I've never seen anything like this before. Always had dogs or cats. Hamsters, well, they are hamsters. They show little changes. They are always curious and scurry about. But with rabbits, completely different experience. Something that I would never have thought having rabbits. Or maybe it's just me and where I am in my life that I see this. Don't know nor do I care. It's there and I'm taking advantage of it.

Those little eyes that look at you when you call their name. And their anticipation to feeding or contact. All I can say is it's priceless in our eyes. And worth the effort of carefully helping them settle. Truly good for the soul.

K

That is so great to hear. I bet he thought he died and went to heaven. So do you think it will take 2 months? Is he your first rescue? I love reading your stories, especially since your rabbits and our girls are so much alike. Thanks for sharing and I am so happy that he knows he his home. :bun

Willard is not our first rescue if you count Jake our dog who we rescued. But Willard is our first bunny rescue.

I think the 2 months is a good time frame for your girls to settle. All three of my rabbits settled in 2 months. Meaning they were truly comfortable in their surroundings and with us at that 2 month mark. At that 2 month mark it feels like they have been with you forever. You will feel like that with your girls in no time. Like they have always been a part of your family.

K

 

[Roll farms]

It's probably a good things rabbits aren't quite like dogs. Or those 3 would be manipulating you to pieces...not that they don't now....but if they were dogs, (or cats)....
they would do it on purpose.

 

[Ms. Research]

It's probably a good things rabbits aren't quite like dogs. Or those 3 would be manipulating you to pieces...not that they don't now....but if they were dogs, (or cats)....
they would do it on purpose.

So true. lol And btw, what makes you think the rabbits are manipulating already. I can't help it. I'm a softie. lol.