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Raising Lionhead Rabbits

admin — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:30:35 +0000

Raising lionhead rabbits is about as much fun as rabbit raising gets! I am adopted mom to my daughter’s many lionheads and watching them is a delight. I feed and water them at least several times a week with my little grandson’s help.

It is generally believed that the lionhead rabbit originated in Belgium as a result of the crossbreeding of the Swiss Fox and a Belgian Dwarf. Then crosses to a smaller wool type breed were made. Later the breed was imported to England where continued crossbreeding of small breed rabbits and wool breeds was done.

However, another opinion is that the lionhead breed did not originate in Belgium. It is thought by some that when European breeders were working on the Dwarf Angora the lionhead mutation occurred in a litter of bunnies and was accidentally spread throughout the Dwarf Angora Breed. Whichever actually happened, the first lionhead rabbits were imported to the US in 1999.

Lionhead rabbits get their name from the mane they grow that looks very similar to the mane of a lion. I assure you, the similarity stops there. The manes can be double or single and of course, the double manes are the prettiest. Interestingly the gene that causes the mane seems to be a dominant mutation which means that only one parent is required to have the “mane gene” to produce more lionheads.

The needs of rabbits are very minimal and lionhead rabbits are no exception. A cage, a food dish that can be attached to the cage and a water bottle, also attached to the cage are all that is required. Generally the cages have trays that slide out for easy cleaning which should be done at least every 3 or 4 days. Cages can be purchased at pet stores, farm supply stores or from rabbit raisers who make their own cages as well as sell them. Used cages can often be found at flea markets or through Craigslist.

Lionhead rabbits require no special grooming or care although they enjoy the extra attention. And, like all rabbits, the more handling they receive, the sweeter and nicer pets they make. LIONHEAD RABBITS tend to be very friendly, enjoying human contact. They are easy to handle and if brought into the home at a young age they become accustomed to human contact and make excellent pets.

They are healthy overall as a breed. So if you are looking for a mini rabbit (recommended standard for the adult is 3 3/4 pounds) that is a bit different and unusual, lionheads are a good choice due to their size, temperament and ease of care.

SPECIAL CARE REQUIREMENTS:

The lionhead rabbit mane can become felted similar to other wooled breeds, so it needs to be carefully brushed out periodically. Avoid vigorous brushing which could pull the wool out. Be patient and gentle and your rabbit will reward you by looking utterly gorgeous.

As with all wooled breeds, you need to make sure your lionhead rabbit gets sufficient fiber to prevent fur from balling up in their intestines. A good rule of thumb would be to feed only hay once a week, leaving out the rabbit ration on that day.

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E-Books on Raising Rabbits

admin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:10:59 +0000

Are you a rabbit owner or thinking about becoming one? Here are three e-books about raising rabbits you can get today to find out all the essential information you need to become a happy owner of a happy bunny.

How to Train, Care and Build Trust with Your Pet Rabbit in 30 Days or Less

The Definitive Guide for Rabbit Owners

This book is for anyone wanting to save money, make money, eat better and cheaper.

Breeding Bunnies (How to Breed Rabbits for Meat, Profit and Fun)

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TSUNAMI BUNNY RABBITRY

admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:51:03 +0000

This is a video for our new hobby TSUNAMI BUNNY RABBITRY. We are raising FLEMISH GIANT RABBITS. These rabbits can grow to 20+ pounds! They are great rabbits for Show, 4H, Meat producing or Pets! FLEMS have a sweet personality that makes them great house pets, with no worries about barking, or clawing the furniture or eating your pet birds like dogs or cats. They are also great for producing your own backyard meat source. As they average about 8 pounds at weaning! Rabbit is very healthy & tasty at 20.8 protein, 4.5 Fat & 795 calories (compare to chicken at 20.0 protein, 17.9 fat, & 810 calories). RAISE YOUR OWN ORGANIC GOURMET MEAT! We have two colors available Sandie & Fawn but will have more colors soon! In this video is our buck “HUNGRY” & our Doe “PEACHES” & thier first batch of Babies.

Duration : 0:9:38

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Micro Rabbitry progress and an addition

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:33:07 +0000

Well, I have my breeding trio now, so we’re off and running on the micro rabbitry, Well, sort of — I still have to wait for them to mature and then it might be too cold to breed them in our climate. I may have to wait until Spring for that first litter. So, in the meantime, we are working on putting in new cages and setting things up. I am on the look out for a few free-standing hutches to keep future, weaned babies in “on the hoof” so to speak. Now, the breeding stock we have, so far, is very friendly and well, CUTE. I keep having to remind myself that I grew up on a beef cattle farm and they’re “livestock”. . . because I keep thinking “Oh man, what if the babies are as darling as these guys, how will we eat them!?” Of course, if the economy has flushed by then and we’re hungry, I’m sure it will be easier to butcher the “babies” than I am thinking now. I am reminded of that T-shirt I once saw that proclaimed in large letters: MEAT IS MURDER! and then in smaller letters underneath, it said “tasty, tasty murder”. : )

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Rabbit Illnesses – Some Useful Steps That You Need to Follow

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:40:04 +0000

Recognizing the signs of rabbit illnesses is crucial to ensure you look after your rabbit(s) as soon as they need attention.
Find out more by visiting www.RaisingRabbits.org

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What is House Rabbit? – Raising Them Correctly

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:39:32 +0000

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Rabbit raising Part 1 homesteading, survival, survivalist, peak oil, long term food storage

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:18:05 +0000

Don’t know what youtube has changed in the uploading process but this is the SIXTH try in uploading this video. Been at it for nearly a full DAY……

Part 1 of our new series on raising rabbits looks at equipment needed for rabbit raising as well as helpful hints in getting started. This series has been in the works for six months as we have tried to capture video of kits at various ages and stages of growth.

This new series is about raising rabbits for MEAT, i.e, to EAT. Be forewarned that we will discuss rabbit raising in that format and later videos will show some butchering – with a warning before it actually comes up. So for the PETA crowd, men of the other gender and the “we won’t eat anything with eyes” crowd, you’ll probably want to skip these videos.

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My rabbits are raised with eachother from about 1 month years old- Why now, 4 months later they are fighting?

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:04:11 +0000

They use to never fight but recently, both males are fighting and blood is every where, i separated them, and try putting ointment on (antibiotic) but it appears the wound is dry, so is it too late?

and do female and male both fight each other? or only 2 males and 2 females

and why do they fight if they always known each other?

They will fight with any other rabbit that they perceive to be in their own territory. They are fighting now because they are maturing and that is just the way of rabbits. You will have to separate them . They don't have human emotions and will never be friends as we humans think they should.

Rabbits do not have a breeding season. They are ready to reproduce any minute, any day, any month of the year.

How can you tell if rabbits are male or female?

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:39:08 +0000

Is there a certain age before male parts start showing? We've never raised rabbits before so we're still new to pretty much everything about them! Thanks
Thank you so much! Who'd known that's how you tell a male rabbit! I'm saying sir when can you tell.

turn your rabbit on its back and where the rabbit pees pull the fur back be care not to hurt the rabbit. look at what pop out if it has got a slit at the end of it it is a female if it is round on the end it is a male. around 4 month of age you can tell if it is a male by the testicle

My girlfriend wants to raise rabbits for pets on our ranch. What should we call this new enterprise???

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:04:10 +0000

Ranch rabbitry or baby buns rabbitry
YOU ALWAYS USE RABBITRY!!!!!!!