Ms. Research

[Ms. Research]

It was warm and mild until Monday when we got a dusting. Now it is warming up again.

Did the buns like the snow? We need snowy bunny pictures.

Snow was gone by the time I got home. Plus it's a bit dark now at 6:00 PM. Hoping for more snow to be able to get snowy bunny pics.

K

 

[Ms. Research]

Woke up to SNOW! Not much, just a dusting but I just love the first snow fall. Looks so pretty out. But let Jake out, and boy it's COLD! But isn't that what happens when WINTER is here. Need that cold weather to kill all these nasty germs.

I hope it last til the weekend, but doubt it. 40's for the weekend. Would love to get the bunnies out in the snow to see what they think about it. It's just too cold right now. Need it to warm up just a bit. We need a foot of snow, then the next day sunshine, bright and calm so we can take the buns out for short period. My "couch potato" is the one I would like to see what he thinks of the snow. lol.

Well yesterday was the 7th month anniversary of bringing our bunnies home (Dobby and Kreacher). On the 8th, it will be 3 months having Willard. What an amazing experience it has been. Looking forward to this year and looking for new bunnies. Holland Lops are the choice. Will look forward to the hunt for the right breeding pair.

Update on Rabbits:

I have to say Dobby has become very active in the morning. He is having a ball moving his litter box all over. And the new thing is moving his food dish all over his crate. It's not light either. He's picking it up and moving it. Well, it's exercise I guess. lol. He's definitely getting closer to my DH since DH has been doing most of the crate cleaning. Dobby loves to help. lol. Also he's starting to enjoy his time out with me. He still grumbles when picked up, but is finding grooming time to be the best. He just stretches out on my lap as I brush him. Haven't heard him purr yet. I think he's holding back on us. Doesn't want us to know he really enjoys the attention. lol. Dobby is starting to get his dewlap. Really showing now. My little boy is growing up.

Kreacher is still our "Small Bunny with a Big Attitude". He's just so funny. But he does love to come sit with me every night. He actually looks forward to it and waits at the crate door for me to come get him. Now he's the one I heard purr and does so a lot now. Hasn't grabbed at DH since the "attitude adjustment". Actually now when DH cleans his crate, DH needs to pet Kreacher before he can actually clean now. Another helpful bunny. lol. But it was worth the little drama because Kreacher now knows DH is alpha too. No problem since.

Willard, well Willard is really settling in nicely. He is now doing "bunny flops" in his litter box and sleeping out in the open. He used to hide when he slept but he's feeling more content and comfortable each day. Willard now comes to me when I call. He used to only come when DH called so I feel I made big leaps in the trust area with Willard.

All are doing well. All are healthy, happy and absolutely spoiled.

And Jake, our Rabbit LGD, well, he's still making sure his rabbits are safe. lol.

K

I want know. Maybe when you get more, you can send some to Oregon? If you get the perfect condition for the buns, I hope that you take pictures. It would be cute to see. Congrats on the 7 and 3 month ann. Can't wait to see the new ones that you pick. Happy to hear that all are doing well. That's great that they get spoiled. Happy to hear that Jake makes sure his rabbits are safe. Do you have any pictures of him? Thanks for the update about the buns and you. Take care.

Here's a current pic of Jake.

Jake is now 12 years old. We rescued him from a very abusive drug situation. He was being trained to be a drug dog. His canines are filed down to put steel spikes on, and he has cuts on his neck to make him mean. DH found him at the shelter when Jake was 3 months old. They were going to euth this poor pup but DH just fell in love. Kind of like he did with Willard. Jake has been a excellent companion and we truly love him. We benefited 100% when we rescued Jake.


DH had a rough day yesterday. Arthritis is bad at this time of year. So he spent the day yesterday just trying to feel some relief from the pain. This is DH with Willard and Jake. Have to say our animals do help both of us.

BTW, definitely will try to get one of our bunnies to you. DH and I had a very long planning conversation last night regarding our next step...breeding. And guess what, I got my choice. DH agreed, LIONHEADS! I'm just so excited. Now I need to start searching for a breeder in our area. March will be here in no time.

Talk to you soon. Take care. Hoping you hear from your sister soon about your niece. Hoping it's just a vitamin deficiency which does happen. Please keep me posted.

K

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

Woke up to SNOW! Not much, just a dusting but I just love the first snow fall. Looks so pretty out. But let Jake out, and boy it's COLD! But isn't that what happens when WINTER is here. Need that cold weather to kill all these nasty germs.

I hope it last til the weekend, but doubt it. 40's for the weekend. Would love to get the bunnies out in the snow to see what they think about it. It's just too cold right now. Need it to warm up just a bit. We need a foot of snow, then the next day sunshine, bright and calm so we can take the buns out for short period. My "couch potato" is the one I would like to see what he thinks of the snow. lol.

Well yesterday was the 7th month anniversary of bringing our bunnies home (Dobby and Kreacher). On the 8th, it will be 3 months having Willard. What an amazing experience it has been. Looking forward to this year and looking for new bunnies. Holland Lops are the choice. Will look forward to the hunt for the right breeding pair.

Update on Rabbits:

I have to say Dobby has become very active in the morning. He is having a ball moving his litter box all over. And the new thing is moving his food dish all over his crate. It's not light either. He's picking it up and moving it. Well, it's exercise I guess. lol. He's definitely getting closer to my DH since DH has been doing most of the crate cleaning. Dobby loves to help. lol. Also he's starting to enjoy his time out with me. He still grumbles when picked up, but is finding grooming time to be the best. He just stretches out on my lap as I brush him. Haven't heard him purr yet. I think he's holding back on us. Doesn't want us to know he really enjoys the attention. lol. Dobby is starting to get his dewlap. Really showing now. My little boy is growing up.

Kreacher is still our "Small Bunny with a Big Attitude". He's just so funny. But he does love to come sit with me every night. He actually looks forward to it and waits at the crate door for me to come get him. Now he's the one I heard purr and does so a lot now. Hasn't grabbed at DH since the "attitude adjustment". Actually now when DH cleans his crate, DH needs to pet Kreacher before he can actually clean now. Another helpful bunny. lol. But it was worth the little drama because Kreacher now knows DH is alpha too. No problem since.

Willard, well Willard is really settling in nicely. He is now doing "bunny flops" in his litter box and sleeping out in the open. He used to hide when he slept but he's feeling more content and comfortable each day. Willard now comes to me when I call. He used to only come when DH called so I feel I made big leaps in the trust area with Willard.

All are doing well. All are healthy, happy and absolutely spoiled.

And Jake, our Rabbit LGD, well, he's still making sure his rabbits are safe. lol.

K

I want know. Maybe when you get more, you can send some to Oregon? If you get the perfect condition for the buns, I hope that you take pictures. It would be cute to see. Congrats on the 7 and 3 month ann. Can't wait to see the new ones that you pick. Happy to hear that all are doing well. That's great that they get spoiled. Happy to hear that Jake makes sure his rabbits are safe. Do you have any pictures of him? Thanks for the update about the buns and you. Take care.

Here's a current pic of Jake.

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/4459_bunnys_877.jpg


Jake is now 12 years old. We rescued him from a very abusive drug situation. He was being trained to be a drug dog. His canines are filed down to put steel spikes on, and he has cuts on his neck to make him mean. DH found him at the shelter when Jake was 3 months old. They were going to euth this poor pup but DH just fell in love. Kind of like he did with Willard. Jake has been a excellent companion and we truly love him. We benefited 100% when we rescued Jake.


DH had a rough day yesterday. Arthritis is bad at this time of year. So he spent the day yesterday just trying to feel some relief from the pain. This is DH with Willard and Jake. Have to say our animals do help both of us.

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/4459_bunnys_887.jpg

BTW, definitely will try to get one of our bunnies to you. DH and I had a very long planning conversation last night regarding our next step...breeding. And guess what, I got my choice. DH agreed, LIONHEADS! I'm just so excited. Now I need to start searching for a breeder in our area. March will be here in no time.

Talk to you soon. Take care. Hoping you hear from your sister soon about your niece. Hoping it's just a vitamin deficiency which does happen. Please keep me posted.

K

Thank you for the pictures. What a handsome dog you have. He looks very loyal. That is such a great story, I love that it ends with a happy ending. Wow, lion heads. That's great. They are very cute. Can't wait to see pictures. Your right March will be here soon. Good luck with your research.

Take care as well. Thank you, and I did talk to her. Leesy has appointments next week. I hope it is too. Or really it can be anything that can be fixed. I will for sure. Thanks for caring. It means a lot.

 

[CYGChickies]

Congrats on your plans, you'll love Lionheads! Can't wait to see what you get!

CYG

 

[Ms. Research]

Congrats on your plans, you'll love Lionheads! Can't wait to see what you get!

CYG

Thanks so much for the encouragement. We are both really excited about the plans. Hey, you never know, if Frodo and Angel were to have a litter by March, could be a excellent start for me. Since it will be my choice, my really not worried about pedigree. More on good health and breeding.

Congratulations on your awesome website. I know I will be checking back in the Spring to see how your Honeybee project is going. Also your garden. DH would like to know why the mushrooms? Just curious and wishing you success with that project.

Showed DH the kittens. He can't believe how fast they mature. Also DH was really impressed by your Hotots. They are such classy rabbits. Beautiful and elegant.

Again thanks. Can't wait to see what I get too!

K

 

[CYGChickies]

You're too kind! We try very hard to keep our rabbits looking pretty and feeling good! I would love to start you guys out with some Lionheads. You plan a road trip and come see us out in the country! I am going to try Angel with Dr Pepper (single mane on double mane often produce good looking babies), Samwise with Liza (Our Chinchilla doe but not until May on them), BigWig with Lola and Froso with Dutchess. That should give us three unrelated Lionhead litters for people to pick and choose from. Angel's babies this time went so fast! I am a bit behind in updating who is where and what kits are left--only two from Lola and probably none after next week!

Mushrooms are one of my favorite food and ****aki are a very tasty mushroom. I am trying to become more self-sufficient and want to buy less and less from the big blue store as time passes. Mushrooms grow basically by themselves with very little maintenance for a long time, so they're perfect for my already busy farm. Also, morels are a delicious wild mushroom that grows around here and I plan to hunt for those as well--being very careful of course. If we manage not to eat everything we grow and hunt, they also go for a decent price I've read.

I am very excited for the bees! I ordered my colony with a marked Italian queen that will arrive April 7th. I have to buy all my supplies and get my hive assembled and painted by then. I don't plan on much honey the first year--it's rare to get much--but if I get a little I'm going to make Meade out of it. It takes a while to ferment and everything so I want to get it started with the first batch.

Once again, you guys should totally come down sometime if you can ever get away, sounds like a lot of fun!

CYG

 

[Ms. Research]

You're too kind! We try very hard to keep our rabbits looking pretty and feeling good! I would love to start you guys out with some Lionheads. You plan a road trip and come see us out in the country! I am going to try Angel with Dr Pepper (single mane on double mane often produce good looking babies), Samwise with Liza (Our Chinchilla doe but not until May on them), BigWig with Lola and Froso with Dutchess. That should give us three unrelated Lionhead litters for people to pick and choose from. Angel's babies this time went so fast! I am a bit behind in updating who is where and what kits are left--only two from Lola and probably none after next week!

Mushrooms are one of my favorite food and ****aki are a very tasty mushroom. I am trying to become more self-sufficient and want to buy less and less from the big blue store as time passes. Mushrooms grow basically by themselves with very little maintenance for a long time, so they're perfect for my already busy farm. Also, morels are a delicious wild mushroom that grows around here and I plan to hunt for those as well--being very careful of course. If we manage not to eat everything we grow and hunt, they also go for a decent price I've read.

I am very excited for the bees! I ordered my colony with a marked Italian queen that will arrive April 7th. I have to buy all my supplies and get my hive assembled and painted by then. I don't plan on much honey the first year--it's rare to get much--but if I get a little I'm going to make Meade out of it. It takes a while to ferment and everything so I want to get it started with the first batch.

Once again, you guys should totally come down sometime if you can ever get away, sounds like a lot of fun!

CYG

Looks like plans for a road trip are forming. Looking around March/April. Told DH where you are, he just looked and said "OK, no problem". Will be a nice drive. Nice getaway for us too. (bad anniversary in April. This will be something positive to offset bad).

I have to say if I got a doe from either Lola/Big Wig, Dutchess/Frodo or Angel/Dr. Pepper, I would be very pleased.

Who is Dr Pepper?

K

 

[CYGChickies]

Dr Pepper is our chocolate single mane buck. He wasn't feeling very photogenic when we took most of the pictures and I've been routinely forgetting my camera all winter--thankfully my friend has one she used for the babies. It will be great to see you guys here. We'll have to get together and send you city names and all so you can find your way here.

Mid-April is when I believe every litter should be good and ready for new homes but I'll recheck the calendar to be sure it's not sooner. It'll be a good time to see the farm at it's best and I will have the bees all squared away by then as well and the birds will have babies.

CYG

 

[Ms. Research]

It is Winter and right now in New Jersey it's 70 degrees and sunny. A bit chilly in the shade but out in that sun, it feels like a Spring day.

So got the bunnies out. While I cleaned their crates one by one, DH set up a temporary enclosure for them to get some fresh air. Took everything down because we are going to get the big Maple in our yard trimmed.

So nice outside, wood pecker in the Maple tapping away. Tiny Black and White Woodpecker.

This weather just doesn't make sense.

K

Can't forget Jake

 

[Ms. Research]

Dr Pepper is our chocolate single mane buck. He wasn't feeling very photogenic when we took most of the pictures and I've been routinely forgetting my camera all winter--thankfully my friend has one she used for the babies. It will be great to see you guys here. We'll have to get together and send you city names and all so you can find your way here.

Mid-April is when I believe every litter should be good and ready for new homes but I'll recheck the calendar to be sure it's not sooner. It'll be a good time to see the farm at it's best and I will have the bees all squared away by then as well and the birds will have babies.

CYG

OOOOOHHHH, like the sound of Dr. Pepper.

Mid April will be perfect. Will PM closer to the date to get directions.

Look forward reading your updates on your journal here and your website.

Look forward to seeing your bees and bird as well.

Truly excited.

K