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Lionhead Rabbit Info

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Welcome to our Lionhead Rabbit Information site. We hope to provide you with information and inspiration to make one of these lovely creatures a part of your family. If you’re tired of dogs barking and cats causing a ruckus, a nice quiet lionhead rabbit, called so because of the unique mane it grows that resembles the mane of a lion, may be just the pet you’re looking for.

Although there is much information available on the internet about rabbits and even about lionhead rabbits, we hope to gather the essential information you need all in one place.

lionhead rabbits are relatively new on the scene, not yet recognized by the ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Association). They come in a veritable rainbow of colors and can exhibit no mane, a single mane or a double mane. Responsible breeders are working on breeding lionheads to produce a limited and very specific range of colors. In fact, recognition by the ARBA is being sought for just one color at this time.

lionhead rabbits are a small breed, weighing in at around 3 pounds or so. Since they are small, they require just a normal size rabbit cage and their food consumption is relatively small. Like most rabbits, lionheads can be raised on a diet of 16% protein rabbit pellets and a good quality timothy hay. Vegetable treats should be limited to once or twice a week and shouldn’t be fed to rabbits at all until they are at least 6 months old. If you just can’t resist giving them treats, buy a package of rabbit chews at your local pet store.

Lionhead rabbits, like all of the long hair breeds should be brushed regularly. You can do this weekly, or even less frequently but the more you do it, the more both you and your rabbit will enjoy it. Not only is it enjoyable for your rabbit and therapeutic for you, but it will diminish the possibility of digestive problems due to hairballs (wool block). Brushing should be done with a brush designed for rabbits or cats and please remember to be careful because a rabbit’s skin is sensitive. We have found that lionheads manes do not tend to mat very easily so they are much easier to care for than angora rabbits.

Lionhead rabbits can live for 6 to 10 years, so keep that in mind when you consider acquiring a pet. It will give you years of enjoyment and companionship.

You can see pictures of lionhead rabbits here.

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Should i get a male or female rabbit?

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

The new bunny would (hopefully) be friends with my 4ish month old male lionhead ( i think). I am 14 years old and i pay for all my rabbit stuff myself. Also, should i get a baby or adult? The reason im not sure about my bunnies info is because hes a rescue…

it doesn’t matter if females are raised together or not, they still fight, i had two rabbits that were sisters and they ended up being seperated becuase one of them wanted to fight with the other. you are best getting a girl to go with your boy and having the boy neutured and the girl spayed :)

Lily and Simon Bunny Care

Sunday, April 1st, 2012

More facts about how to care for your domestic rabbit.

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Conejo belier cabeza de león – Bunny lionhead

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012


Leo. R.I.P. 2006-2011
I took this video with iPod nano 5g

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HELP!! Baby bunny born!!!?

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

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! :)

Pregnant Rabbit making Nest

Friday, January 27th, 2012

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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Lionhead rabbit?Thanks!?

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

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.

Pet Rabbit Care : Picking Up Your Pet Rabbit

Sunday, December 11th, 2011

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

Expert: Sarah Tingle
Contact: www.extracareanimalhospital.net
Bio: Sarah Tingle is a resident exotic animal health technician specializing in dog health care.
Filmmaker: Hiu Yau

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Important facts on lionhead rabbits

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Trinity and Ariana sharing a few need to know facts about lionhead rabbits

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Bonding 2 Female Rabbits?

Monday, November 28th, 2011

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…..