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The Mini Rex is one of the most popular breeds of rabbit.  It’s definitely in the top 3, and maybe even number 1.  There were over 2,500 Mini Rex entered in the 2011 ARBA National Convention show; that is more than 10% of the total entries! Here are some Mini Rex breeders around the country … Read more

These are just a small sampling of the groups out there for chatting about bunnies.  Many states, districts, and breeds have their own groups.  We plan to work on expanding this page in the future.  Please note that I am not a member of all of these groups and so can’t personally recommend all of … Read more

Here are some links to websites or articles with helpful rabbit information.  Of course, these links are supplied as a courtesy service only, and the Nature Trail holds no responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the opinions expressed on these websites.  :) Rabbit Medical Information Sources The Merck Veterinary Manual – 8th Edition … Read more

National Rabbit Organizations American Rabbit Breeders’ Association (ARBA) – The AKC of rabbits.  National all-breed club.  Every rabbit enthusiast should join.  You receive a handbook that is worth the price of joining.  You must be a member of ARBA to register and grand rabbits. I am a member of this club. National Breed Specialty Clubs … Read more

by Laurie Stroupe Where do Fuzzy Hollands Come From? Years ago, the broken pattern gene was introduced into the Holland Lop gene pool. The gene was successfully introduced, but the fur length was also shortened to flyback as a result. To fix that problem, the wool gene (L l) was introduced into the Holland Lop … Read more

by Laurie Stroupe The Sweet Smell of Success When you are into rabbits, the sweet smell of success is likely to be covered with the acrid smell of urine and manure. What can we do to reduce rabbit odor? (Certainly my rabbits don’t smell bad and I’m sure that yours don’t either. We’ll be talking … Read more

In-barn Record Keeping My magnet system helps me keep track of who’s bred and who’s for sale, which cages are clean and which need to be cleaned, and how much to feed each rabbit (or group of rabbits, in the case of the youngsters).  The magnet system is flexible.  Yours could tell you who’s on … Read more

Click to jump to a topic! Baby Fur Fur Problems Rabbit Fur Loss Normal Molting Unintentional Molting Forcing a Molt Conditioning Fur for Show Basic Rabbit Grooming    Help!  My Rabbits Won’t Stop Molting! In general, show rabbit fur is better in spring and fall and in a bit worse condition in high summer and … Read more