Lionhead Rabbits

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On the night before December 17th, my 2 rabbits, a 6 month old lionhead doe, and a 5 year old mini lop buck, accidentaly got together. On the night before Monday, Janurary 16th she had 2 kits, one was still born and the other is alive and very active. I know their supposed to be born blind, hairless and deaf. The baby is about 3 days now but still doesnt seem to have any hair, is this normal? Also, my doe jumps into the nest whenever i enter the bunny house and im afraid shes going to step on the baby, is that a problem? have any other tips for the babys survivial? ANY tips or info you can give me helps!!!
Thanks!
Dear Brighter,
You are very much mistaken when calling me IRRESPONSABLE. Toby i didnt get till he was 4 years old wich is much to late to get him fixed in the first place and his last owners caused him many problems with GI stasis, of which he is still having trouble with so it wouldnt be safe for him to go through that surgery. Reba, i got when she was only a couple weeks old, she had a planned date with our vetranarian to get fixed but then she got pregnant right before that date. They live in seperate hutches so it shouldnt have happened. I show rabbits in 4h and have gotten Grand Champion so i think i know what im doing.

Yes, it is normal for 3 day old kits to have no fur. Their fur doesn’t just come overnight! It will come in a few weeks or so. Don’t worry. Just make sure that the kit doesn’t get too cold. Since it is winter, baby bunnies have a higher rate of dying. Monitor the baby, without touching it, regularly, checking to make sure that there are no injuries to the baby, or any other problems. If you suspect a problem, call a vet.

It’s normal for the mother doe to hop into her nest when someone approaches. This is because in the wild, rabbits are prey animals. Their natural instinct is to run away. The mother is probably very sensitive about her baby. She doesn’t want anyone to mess with her baby – much like human mothers are protective and sensitive towards their young. The mother knows where the baby is, unless she lost her scent, which is unlikely, unless you mess with the baby too much – which I recommend that you not do. But, since the doe is a very young mother (6 months of age is typically not recommended for rabbits to breed. I usually advise waiting for breeding until at least 9 months of age, if not a year, depending on the breed of rabbit.), there is a chance that an accident could happen. New rabbit mothers, just like many human mothers, are somewhat inexperienced at being a mother the first time around.

But, instead of worrying whether it is a problem if the mother steps on her baby, it is better to take precautions not to startle the mother in the first place. When you approach her cage/house, walk quietly and slowly, taking great care not to make sudden, loud sounds or movements. Talking to the doe softly and soothingly often helps. Do not try to mess with the baby unless you absolutely have to. Like I said, the mother is very protective and sensitive towards her baby, and she doesn’t want you to mess with the baby! Don’t mess with the doe more than needed, either. She just gave birth, for crying out loud. Would YOU want to be messed with?

Does feed their young during the night, for only a few minutes at a time. It’s very likely that you won’t even witness the doe feeding her baby at all. Does also need more feed during this time, because she is making milk to feed the baby. I typically advise people to install a J hopper feeder in the cage, and provide unlimited free-fed rabbit pellets at all times. The mother will eat what she needs to in order to nourish herself and the baby. These feeders only cost a few dollars at a farm supply store, or the pet store. (Actually, I use them full-time for three of my rabbits, and they work great.) Make sure the doe has plenty of water, too. And, as I said before, monitor the baby and its development, and watch the doe, too.

I hope this helps!

This is my 3 yr old lionhead rabbit Lulu on day 30 of being pregnant with my older rabbit’s babies.

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Well I thought of getting a holland lop for my bunny to get it a friend but after awhile I found out that people are selling them for very expensive price which means they want to make money so I decided not to get a holland lop but recently I saw this lionhead up for adoption and it’s two years and a few month old.I don’t really care about it’s age because I just wanted to adopt a poor rabbit as the rabbit out there for sale has a good life but not in the adoption there my mom said what if they are sick? I’m like it won’t so could you give me some info like how big will it get will it bully my 3 months old rabbit? Or anymore info

It sounds like the Lionhead is from a rabbit rescue?? If this is the case, by all means speak with the people at the rescue. They know their bunnies well (and they’re all vet checked). If you have a bunny already, let them know and tell them what you’re thinking about doing.

I’ve gotten many bunnies from rescues. The people there will help you to find one compatible with yours. They will teach you how to increase your chances of having the buns get along. They allowed me to bring my current bunny in to the rescue to "test" which of their bunnies would likely be compatible. When one turned out NOT to be compatible, they let me switch him out for another(even though I had already brought it home). They will help you determine if the lionhead could go well with your current bunny.

If there is anything wrong with a bunny, the rescue people will let you know. I’ve found them to be very up front and honest because they truly care for the bunnies.

Learn from an exotic animal health technician as she explains how to pick up a pet rabbit in this free online video.

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Bio: Sarah Tingle is a resident exotic animal health technician specializing in dog health care.
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Trinity and Ariana sharing a few need to know facts about lionhead rabbits

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I have 2 rabbits.
Info;
1. Mac,4 yr old, female, lionhead mix, not spayed (unaltered), lives in a 1×2 store bought cage, She is blind in one eye because when the past owners introduced them they fought & The other bunbun scratched its eye and it got infected, Shes very sweet & curious, she loves hopping around new spaces, She will also just sit in my lap when I want her to.
2. Spunky, 4 yr old, female, lionhead mix, not spayed (unaltered), lives in a 1×2 wired cage, She is very calm, loves to be held but at times can be curious, she’ll snuggle in your lap for HOURS, (:

They are the perfect bunnies! If only they lived together :/
To me, their cages are very unsuitable, So for christmas I am going to be making them a C&C cage (Cubes and Coroplast, guineapigcages.com) I will be making a 2×8 (2 grids by 8 grids) Cause I want to introduce them, But I’m not sure how to? How do I introduce 2 unaltered 4 yr old female rabbits? Right now their cages are next to eachother & I don’t even see any interaction between them.

Can someone please give me some tips about introducing? How to? Where? How will I know if they don’t like eachother? Or if they do?
Please let me know! Also, on their cage, is a 2×8 big enough for 2 bunnies? What toys can I put in there? how do I litter box train them?

Thanks!

I should think that the 2 comments here have really given U good Advices/Tips

* It is true tho….animals do tend to have that ‘territorial instinct’….
However…U can try…..

I would like to become an ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Association) registrar in a few years. My ultimate goal is to become an ARBA judge. What would I need to do in order to become an ARBA registrar and judge? What are the requirements, and about how long does it take to become a registrar/judge?

A little bit of background info on me: I am 15 years old, and I have been involved with rabbits for a long time. This is my third year in the 4-H rabbit project, and I lead the rabbit group in my 4-H club. (Meaning that I am responsible for teaching the 4-H members of my club who are enrolled in the rabbit project all they need to know about caring for, showing, breeding, and identifying rabbits, among other things including rabbit showmanship, in which I am the grand champion. I help to coordinate rabbit shows, jackpots, and showmanship competitions in my area. I hold mini “classes” on showmanship and rabbit breeding genetics every spring for rabbit 4-H members in my county. [I find genetics, especially rabbit genetics, to be quite fascinating.] I know just about everything there is to know about rabbits. Basically, I’m the rabbit expert of my 4-H club; I know more about rabbits than all of the 4-H leaders combined do!)

I am currently in the process of joining the ARBA, PASRBA (Pennsylvania State Rabbit Breeders Association), and possibly the National Rex Rabbit Club and my local Rex club as a youth member. I plan to become a breeder of Rex rabbits (Varieties such as Black, Black Otter, Chocolate, Lilac, Red, Amber, Blue and Broken.) and Lilac rabbits (I mean the rare Lilac rabbit breed, not just the Lilac variety of Rex rabbits.) I currently raise Rex, Californian, and lionhead rabbits. Rabbits are my life!

Anyway, my question is: What would it take for me to become an ARBA registrar and an ARBA judge? What are the age, experience, and membership requirements? I’m fairly sure that you need to be an active member of the ARBA, but is it necessary to join your local and state rabbit clubs, too? How difficult would you say it is to become a registrar and/or a judge? Also, if you become a registrar and/or a judge in one state, can you take that to another state or not? (For instance, if I became an ARBA judge in Pennsylvania, if I were to move to say Indiana, would I be able to be a judge in Indiana, or just Pennsylvania? This is important.)

I’m sorry for the long post; if you read this post thus far, then major props go to you! Thank you soooooo much for any helpful info, personal experience, and/or web links that you can give me!

I believe you have to be a member of ARBA for three years before becoming a registrar or judge.
Most of the answers to your questions should be on ARBA’s website. www.arba.net

Mites is a relatively common problem in rabbits, but very easy to cure by an injection given by your vet. Some people think their rabbit has dandruff, but this video clip explains what to look for and how to diagnose mites. Mites will irritate your rabbit, making it itchy. If you notice your rabbit scratching more than usual, this might be a sign of mites. In some cases, the mites are easily visible and sometimes, they are hidden in the fur. This clip shows two cases; one obvious and one less obvious. It is important that you check your rabbit regularly for mites to prevent discomfort.

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So one day I go back to my desk and see there are only stems in the vase…no rose buds. Hmmmm. If they wilted where were they? Then I caught him. Grandpa would jump into the computer chair, onto the keyboard, and then up onto the desk where he would eat the roses. Bad boy.
Rabbits love rose petals but we grow some especially for them, chemical free.
More info. about bunnyproofing on my site, www.bunnymomma.com

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