Rabbit care info
Congratulations on your new family member! Getting a new pet is an exciting time. When you get a new pet, you are responsible for taking proper care of the animal. You can expect them to be pretty stressed for the first week or so. This is normal and to be expected because they have been moved to a new surrounding with new smells and sounds. Let's hop to the basics!
FEED - Holland lops do well on a feed that is lower in protein (15% to 16%) and high in fiber (18%+). I feed Purina Fiber 3 and my rabbits do very well on it. DO NOT feed your rabbit any pellets with added treats, seeds or colorful/gourmet mixes. These are considered junk food for your rabbit.
It is recommended that you give grass hay to your rabbit too. I give mine a handful of Orchard Grass/Timothy mix everyday. You can get Orchard or Timothy hay from a local farmer (best price) or a pet/feed store (typically much more pricey). You can give greens to your rabbit but I prefer not to as they have extremely sensitive stomachs. Fruits and veggies tend to cause bloating or diarrhea and may upset your rabbits tummy.
HOUSING - I recommend buying your bunny a wire floor cage from KW Cages, SCM Cages and Woody's Wabbits. There are a few other cage manufacturers to check out in the PNW too, also check on Craigslist! Despite popular belief, wire cages are actually very safe and healthy for your rabbit. Not only do they provide traction but they also have significant less bacteria compared to solid floor cages. They give your rabbit an environment where your rabbit won't be sitting in their own waste. They are also very easy to clean and maintain!
TOYS - Most bunnies go crazy over toys! There are many DIY toy ideas that you can try for your bunny. We have several willow trees and I make toys out of those. It's so entertaining to watch them fling things in the air!
WATER - It is EXTREMELY important to provide water 24/7 for your rabbit! I recommend providing your rabbit with a water bottle or crock. I get mine at Walmart for around three dollars. Make sure to refresh your rabbits water everyday.
NAIL TRIMMING - Make sure to trim your rabbit's nails often. I'll post a chart below to show how to trim your rabbits nails.
Let me know if you have any other questions or suggestions to add to this page! I'm happy to help.
FEED - Holland lops do well on a feed that is lower in protein (15% to 16%) and high in fiber (18%+). I feed Purina Fiber 3 and my rabbits do very well on it. DO NOT feed your rabbit any pellets with added treats, seeds or colorful/gourmet mixes. These are considered junk food for your rabbit.
It is recommended that you give grass hay to your rabbit too. I give mine a handful of Orchard Grass/Timothy mix everyday. You can get Orchard or Timothy hay from a local farmer (best price) or a pet/feed store (typically much more pricey). You can give greens to your rabbit but I prefer not to as they have extremely sensitive stomachs. Fruits and veggies tend to cause bloating or diarrhea and may upset your rabbits tummy.
HOUSING - I recommend buying your bunny a wire floor cage from KW Cages, SCM Cages and Woody's Wabbits. There are a few other cage manufacturers to check out in the PNW too, also check on Craigslist! Despite popular belief, wire cages are actually very safe and healthy for your rabbit. Not only do they provide traction but they also have significant less bacteria compared to solid floor cages. They give your rabbit an environment where your rabbit won't be sitting in their own waste. They are also very easy to clean and maintain!
TOYS - Most bunnies go crazy over toys! There are many DIY toy ideas that you can try for your bunny. We have several willow trees and I make toys out of those. It's so entertaining to watch them fling things in the air!
WATER - It is EXTREMELY important to provide water 24/7 for your rabbit! I recommend providing your rabbit with a water bottle or crock. I get mine at Walmart for around three dollars. Make sure to refresh your rabbits water everyday.
NAIL TRIMMING - Make sure to trim your rabbit's nails often. I'll post a chart below to show how to trim your rabbits nails.
Let me know if you have any other questions or suggestions to add to this page! I'm happy to help.
Links to great rabbit info pages:
https://www.kwcages.com/
https://www.woodyswabbits.com/
https://thenaturetrail.com/
https://riseandshinerabbitry.com/2012/06/09/medicinal-herbs-for-rabbits/
http://www.lotsoflops.com/rabbit-care.html
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https://www.woodyswabbits.com/
https://thenaturetrail.com/
https://riseandshinerabbitry.com/2012/06/09/medicinal-herbs-for-rabbits/
http://www.lotsoflops.com/rabbit-care.html
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Quality Holland Lop Breeders I recommend:
LOL Rabbitry - CA
L&R Rabbitry - OR
Critter Co*Op - CA
Diegel Rabbitry - MT
Lucky Charm Lops - OR
Brock's Fallen Ears Rabbitry (BFE) - CA
Critter Co*op - CA
Henry's Hollands Rabbitry - VA
Hannah's Hollands Rabbitry - MD
Holland Lovers Rabbitry - MN
L&R Rabbitry - OR
Critter Co*Op - CA
Diegel Rabbitry - MT
Lucky Charm Lops - OR
Brock's Fallen Ears Rabbitry (BFE) - CA
Critter Co*op - CA
Henry's Hollands Rabbitry - VA
Hannah's Hollands Rabbitry - MD
Holland Lovers Rabbitry - MN