Determining the Date Rabbit Pellets were Milled I use Blue Seal feed. The code on each bag tells me when my feed was milled. It’s a simple code. The first three names indicate the day of the year and the last digit indicates the year. A1005 means that it was made on the 100th day … Read more
Your bunny pets can enjoy your produce with you. Whether you are planting now or perusing seed catalogs, take a second to think about your furry babies. They might really enjoy a few things from the garden, too. Raspberries – the leaves are astringent and can tempt a rabbit who is off feed to … Read more
by Laurie Stroupe Timothy — Orchard Grass — Alfalfa — Hay — It’s Good. I believe in hay. As you can see from these pictures of the inside of my barn, you know that I don’t spare the hay. I like to feed my bunnies a constant supply, not just a handful every other day … Read more
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