Help! My Rabbit Isn’t Eating Normally!

When to Worry About a Poor Appetite Any rabbit can go through a short period of poor appetite. Often, the appetite just picks up on its own after a couple of days. Other times, the loss of appetite precedes other symptoms and leads to death. How do you know the difference? You can’t always know … Read more

What Makes a Nutritious Commercial Rabbit Pellet?

by Laurie Stroupe I’m in the process of researching a new feed for my barn. I just don’t feel that I have the condition that I once did – on these same rabbits. To say that feed issues are mind-boggling is an understatement. And forget about asking people about how they like their feed. You … Read more

Rabbit Digestion – Understanding the Ins and Outs of a Healthy Diet

by Laurie Stroupe I am not a vet. Before treating your rabbit, you should consult your own vet. I am sharing my understanding and beliefs as a rabbit breeder. Please confirm any information through other resources before relying on them. The Basics of Rabbits’ Digestive Systems A rabbit’s digestive tract is built for a diet … Read more

Nutritious Rabbit Pellets: How to Choose a High-Quality Feed

by Laurie Stroupe. Opinions on feed?   Talk to ten breeders, get ten opinions. There are things we know about feed and things we believe about feed. I’m not expert in this area, but I’ll share with you what I know and what I believe.  Not all Feed is Created Equal First of all, we … Read more

Digestive System of Baby Rabbits from Nursing to Weaning

by Laurie Stroupe. You may know already that baby bunnies between the ages of four and seven weeks are vulnerable to enteritis and are more likely to die than a three-week old from intestinal problems. But do you know exactly why? If not, read on. We’re going to talk about what goes on in that … Read more

Pictures and the Story of One Tiny Bunny – Five does and a buck

Saynora’s Legolas is a false dwarf buck, confirmed by many litters.  That means that Legolas does not carry the dwarfing gene, and can’t produce the lethal “peanuts.”  This is Legolas:   A pretty doe named Steffi was bred to Legolas and had six babies!   One was much smaller than the rest.  I knew that the … Read more