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Article by Veronica Bettencourt

Holland Lop Rabbits – What You Need to Know About These Adorable Rabbits!

Holland Lop rabbits originated from the Netherlands. This rabbit breed was recognized by the Rabbit Council of Netherland in 1964 and by the Rabbit-Breeders’ Association in America in 1979.

The Holland Lop rabbits are popular house pets for possessing a non-aggressive behavior and a sweet temperament. They are considered as juniors till they are 6 months old. From 7 months onwards, they are called seniors.

This breed came into existence when a rabbit breeder named Adriann de Cock from the Netherlands sought to breed the Netherlands Dwarf buck and the Fresh Lop doe. After several attempts of breeding and interbreeding of the litter, he came up with the Holland Lops. De Cock’s Holland Lops were 2.4 or 3 kilograms in size. He then came up with the most desirable less than two kilograms of weight specimens and he presented them to the Rabbit Council of Netherlands. After this, the Holland Lop got recognition as a new rabbit breed.

The Holland Lop rabbits are well-liked and are popular among several breeders, pet owners and rabbit enthusiasts due to their inherent attractiveness and compact size. This is one of the smallest rabbit breed in the lop-eared category. Their muscular-appearing stocky body can be characterized by short-thick legs, deep chests and bread shoulders. They usually are white, black, broken black and tortoise-shell shade in color. The Holland Lops comes under the dwarf category. The Holland Lops grow and live normally and can easily weigh up to 5 ½ lbs. The ears of a Holland Lop hang down 1 inch under their jawbone. They have their heads high on their shoulders.

It is essential for the owners of this breed to keep the weight of the rabbit in control. Take precautions so that the rabbit does not become too fat. Reproductive problems could arise id fat gets accumulated around the ovaries. Hence, keeping a Holland Lop’s weight under control will ensure good health.

Even if the Holland Lop rabbits are fairly small in size, these rabbits are notoriously playful and active. That is why it is advisable to keep them in a spacious cage if they are intended to be cared for as a pet. Though a good choice for a first time rabbit owner, the Holland Lop Rabbits tend to be a bit hyper and skittish. Therefore, handling them carefully is recommended.

What to know more about Holland Lop Rabbits? Visit http://www.raisingrabbits.org/holland-lop-rabbits/ for more information.

You can also find out more about raising rabbits by going to: http://www.raisingrabbits.org.

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Veronica Bettencourt with a degree in Psychology, enjoys helping and teaching people how to build better lifestyles by improving themselves, the home, and relationships. Veronica`s passion has led her to create an online presence where she can help a greater number of people improve their life`s journey.

Veronica has created her own line of products, seeks out other resources that are highly valuable to warrant recommendation to others, and provides free helpful information.

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Question by george n: baby rabbit?
hi i am bringing my baby rabbit home tomorrow, i am all ready for him but i was a little worried it might be a bit to early to take him from hes mum?

he is just over 5 weeks?
my mate has already sold all of hes brothers and sister, and wants me to take little leo tomorrow!

will this be ok?
hi everyone, it is either me take him or someone else will!

and i will do my best to give him the best life possiable, he will never have to wait or want for anything!

i am a great big animal lover and mum of 7 piggys already and they are just like my adopted children.

he will be in the best place !!!
thank you for your added answer,
she is not a breeder and it wasnt planed for her rabbit to have babys….

but the good news is she has split her male and female up now, and hopefully it will never happen again.

i really do not agree either, thank you so much.

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yes i used to raise rabbits and we sold ours when they were 5 weeks old. he should be weaned and ready to go.

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Question by Content (:: How massive can you get rabbit cages?? PLEASE aid?
Can an individual please assist me discover a big indoor rabbit cage that I can get 2 medium sized rabbits in..A link would help =]
Thanks..

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ok. rabbit cages typically dont come to huge. i have two medium sized rabbits in one particular cage and i in fact linked two medium sized cages collectively. go here and it will inform you the best way to construct your very own cage- its in fact quite straightforward and would most likely save you money. if you had been to go out and get a big cage they can be about 80 or much more. http://www.guineapigcages.com/cubes.htm
the supplies they use on this internet site can be bought at target, bed bath and beyond, linens and items, kmart and a local sign creating retailer (they have them all more than, even in my tiny town)

OR. go and acquire a large dog kennel, i utilised that for one particular of my bigger rabbits, but keep in mind, the cage really should be three occasions the length of the rabbit sprawled out, and twice that size since you have the 2 rabbits.
kennels here. http://www.petco.com/item/13752/Remington-Dog-Kennels.aspx

the only issue with the kennels is if you do use bedding (dont use woodchips!!!! lol) they can kick the bedding out of the kennel. but if you litter train them, you can go without having bedding given that they favor not sleep on the bedding anyways.

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Outside rabbits hutches are usually inexpensive and unproblematic to erect. It is quite simple to make one in a day or less and your labors can save you a lot of cash over purchasing one. Moreover, you can make it to your own dimensions. A good number of bunny hutches that are available to buy are rather small, but by creating one yourself you can supply extra room to your rabbits that they will appreciate.

Before starting the actual construction on your brand new bunny hutch there are some key things that need to be carefully considered. A few of might seem too apparent to mention, but a lot of inexperienced builders will be naive when it comes to manufacturing a rabbit hutch.

Mistake #1: Not Building With Appropriate Materials

Outside Rabbits hutches are typically made from a combination of metal, wood, and an all-wire mesh. Most commonly, three walls and the covering (roof) are made using lumber while the last side and the flooring are made with an all-wire mesh. Using metal for the sides is preferred since it will not decay and will be much easier to keep clean. When rabbits urinate, it can saturate the wood, creating an unpleasant odor that won’t occur with metal hutches.

Do not use particle board to save some money because it will decay and distort in wet surroundings. High quality outdoor plywood is the correct material to make the roof and sides with, and correctly treating the lumber will increase its life. Nevertheless, do not treat lumber that the bunny can gnaw on because it can hurt them.

A floor made from wood is certainly not satisfactory. The floors must be made with an all-wire mesh that will allow droppings to fall to the ground. If droppings are not permitted to plunge beneath the flooring they can build up within the cage and be the cause of filth and sickly rabbits.

Mistake #2: Not Giving the Animals an Adequate Amount of Area

Bunnies will ideally be offered a chance to work out or exercise for roughly 4 hours each day. Bunnies that get plenty of daily exercise are happier, healthier, have longer life spans, and are more productive if kept for meat. For this reason they need to be given some additional room in their cage. Providing additional room to jump around in will be greatly cherished.

Creating their hutch two levels high will provide the additional room they need for exercising. Both levels can be accessed by way of a wire ramp that allows the bunny to move up or down as desired. This will boost the size of their living space while not taking up any more square footage in the backyard.

Mistake #3: Creating Too Few Solid Walls

Bunnies need sunlight and fresh air, but too much direct sun can cause harm or death. Rabbits hutches having only 1 plywood wall will subject your animal to potentially dangerous climate conditions. Intense winds, rain, and snow can be kept out of the hutch with 3 solid sides and a solid covering (roof).

In addition, rabbits can’t endure hot weather and need a shady place to escape from the harsh sun. By positioning the hutch well and manufacturing it with an adequate number of protective sides, the bunny can remain reasonably untouched by the weather.

Mistake #4: Not Erecting Bunny Hutch on 4 Legs

All outdoor rabbits hutches need to be set on top of 4 legs. Placing a cage directly on the dirt will produce damp and unclean conditions to happen within the cage which will result in health problems. Moreover, lacking support legs the rabbit droppings cannot plunge through the wire flooring, will soon lead to a waste buildup inside the cage.

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Joshua has been a bunny rabbit devotee for about 4 decades. During that time he has accumulated a large amount of wisdom on the topic of bunnies and likes sharing it with other individuals. He maintains a site where you can locate all kinds of information about constructing low-priced rabbits hutches successfully keeping bunnies, and more.

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Question by PuppyLover: What can i do to assist my rabbit(pics included)?
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Get a larger cage for 1. Otherwise just get a really huge laundry simple (the plastic type) and put them in there. Those operate very well if you get the proper kind of laundry basket. That space looks a lot more appropriate for hamsters than a rabbit from the picture you have.

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Question by Emily H: I am bringing a preg rabbit home for a few days. what conditions do I keep her in to insure she doesnt reject?
I have helped whelp rabbit but I have rabbit studs so all my females that I breed are my teachers. she is leaving for a few days and one of her rabbits is due soon. i know how to whelp I know the precautions. But do I keep her in the same room with me? What temp should the room be at?

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It would be best not to move her. Rabbits are very independent when it comes to giving birth. Most rabbits would rather give birth when there is no one around. Moving her would stress her out and may cause the labor to delay. Also the temperature should not matter as long as there are no extreme changes. Just leave her alone and let nature do it’s job. If you are really worried about her, you can check on her every hour or so, but try to leave her alone as much as possible. It is very rare for rabbits to have complications in birth.

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