Ms. Research

[77Herford]

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

My wifes little Rabbit is hilarious to me at least. Baby rabbits always crack me up and since this rabbit is a Dwarf and still young its all the more hilarious to watch. Its hard to imagine but my wife has introduced the Rabbit to her Rat Terriers...

 

[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

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

Yeah, I was meaning rabbits. I remembered that you and I share adopting our dogs. Thank you, well I was hoping that they would settle in a lot earlier, but hey as long as they will eventually. Hope you have a great day today.

 

[Ms. Research]

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

Yeah, I was meaning rabbits. I remembered that you and I share adopting our dogs. Thank you, well I was hoping that they would settle in a lot earlier, but hey as long as they will eventually. Hope you have a great day today.

All animals settle differently. You never know, your girls may settle quickly for you. All I can say, is let them settle on THEIR time. Don't rush the process. It makes it so much better for both your girls and yourself. It's been a slow but VERY rewarding process. Enjoy getting to know your girls.

K

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

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

Yeah, I was meaning rabbits. I remembered that you and I share adopting our dogs. Thank you, well I was hoping that they would settle in a lot earlier, but hey as long as they will eventually. Hope you have a great day today.

All animals settle differently. You never know, your girls may settle quickly for you. All I can say, is let them settle on THEIR time. Don't rush the process. It makes it so much better for both your girls and yourself. It's been a slow but VERY rewarding process. Enjoy getting to know your girls.

K

Yeah, that's what I keep telling myself and Brie and Katey. This morning, Samore was squealing because she knew it was food time, and yesterday Mellow actually didn't run from me when I went to pick her up. So I think it's a start. Thank you for all your help.

 

[Ms. Research]

Just want to wish All a Very Merry Christmas. Hoping all your loved ones make it safely to their destinations to celebrate. Hoping Santa treats all your good little children to what they desire. And most important, wishing Good Health to all.

Stay Safe. Have Fun. Just remember, the love you make is equal to the love you take! JL

K

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

Merry Christmas Ms.Research... May God bless your bunnies and family through out the year !!!

 

[Roll farms]

Merry Christmas to you and your hubby and "bunny family"!

 

[marlowmanor]

Ms Research!

 

[autumnprairie]

 

[Queen Mum]