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
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
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
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
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
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
First-time Moms by Laurie Stroupe I become a mom on November 9, 1989. My husband Andrew and I had traveled to a foster home in Jesus-Maria near Lima, Peru, to meet our daughter. After many years and many struggles, the moment had finally arrived! It was everything I had hoped it would be and more. … Read more
Mean, Aggressive Does by Laurie Stroupe A pregnant doe or a doe that badly wants to be bred can be mean as a rattlesnake. I’ve had a few pregnant does charge me, and one or two have bitten me. I do put up with it in pregnant does. I do not put up with that … Read more
Wandering Babies by Laurie Stroupe Newborn baby rabbits are amazingly mobile. I found one newborn had crawled about 16 feet from the cage when we had our very first litters. I didn’t realize that having a ridge around the nest box to keep babies in was important. Boy, is it! When there is an adequate … Read more