She's not overdue. Hollands don't usually give birth until day 30-31. I'm anxious for babies, but not worried for her yet.
Today is day 31 in Cinnamon's pregnancy. I think she has been having contractions for several days now, but nothing serious enough to assume she's having complications. I'm going to let her run around our yard today for an hour or two, because it's so nice, hopefully that will bring on labor and help speed things along.
She's not overdue. Hollands don't usually give birth until day 30-31. I'm anxious for babies, but not worried for her yet.
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I do not use Easter and Christmas (and other holidays), to get more sales and more money. I don't need sales to support my hobby.
I don't like selling Easter bunnies. Many bunnies bought for Easter are abandoned and forgotten after the chocolate and candy is all gone. I don't breed for Easter, I breed for life! Rabbits are a 10+ year commitment, and impulsive buyers that need a rabbit NOW, are the worst buyers to sell to. My bunnies aren't cheap, they are loved and cared for! I put a ton of money, love, time and stress into caring for my rabbits and making sure each one is as happy as can be. I intend you to do the same. I won't sell a rabbit to anyone who I believe would give their bunny anything less then love and happiness. If you are interested in getting a bunny, no matter the time or season, do your research. You can contact me anytime, I would love to answer any questions you may have. The next babies will be for sale around the end of May or later. I want to keep about 2 babies from this litter (a doe and a buck), to watch them mature and grow and possibly add them to my herd. Depending on how many babies Cinnamon has, there may not be any for sale for months. Thank you for reading and remember, rabbits are for life not for Easter! ~Holly This week, I received this month's issue of Domestic Rabbits, and an article in it prompted me to write a couple blogs on toxicity in rabbits, toxic plants to rabbits, and how toxic plants can be avoided/what to do if your rabbit ingests a toxin. This article in the magazine was very helpful and informative. For those of you that don't have access to this magazine, I will be breaking down the key topics he discusses and covers.
These following blogs will be excerpts from the article, written by Dr. Jay E. Hriez, VMD. All credit goes to Dr. Hriez. Please read previous 3 posts on Toxic Plants to Rabbits, Effects of Toxic Plants, and What to do if your rabbit ingests a toxin. This is the final post in this series, and the end of the article in Domestic Rabbits. "As always, prevention is the best medicine. If you suspect that some of these plants are growing in your backyard or gardens, make it a point to educate friends and family that these plants are off limits to your rabbits. Observe for sudden signs of sickness including dizziness, diarrhea, pain in the abdomen, slow heart rate, salivation, seizures, dilated pupils, and chemical burns around the mouth. "If you suspect your rabbit is poisoned, act quickly to determine how much was ingested and when the poisoning occurred. For all of the great plants available to our domestic rabbits, there are just as many that can cause major problems!" -Dr. Hriez This week, I received this month's issue of Domestic Rabbits, and an article in it prompted me to write a couple blogs on toxicity in rabbits, toxic plants to rabbits, and how toxic plants can be avoided/what to do if your rabbit ingests a toxin. This article in the magazine was very helpful and informative. For those of you that don't have access to this magazine, I will be breaking down the key topics he discusses and covers.
These following blogs will be excerpts from the article, written by Dr. Jay E. Hriez, VMD. All credit goes to Dr. Hriez. See my previous two posts, on Plants Toxic to Rabbits, and Effects of Toxic Plants. "There are some important questions to discuss regarding toxic plant ingestion. The first is how much of the plant was ingested? Eating a small fragment of a toxic leaf may simply lead to an upset stomach or mild neurological signs. Eating an entire group of leaves may cause severe gastrointestinal upset and ultimately death. The second question is when was the plant ingested? In general, toxic compounds ingested recently have a longer "window of opportunity", to potentially treat the signs that will follow. If the rabbit consumed the plant hours ago and is exhibiting very serious signs of illness, the chance of successful treatment decrease dramatically. The third question is what kind of breed is this? While less understoof than dogs or cats, differences between the genetics of certain rabbit breeds may work in their favor or against them if certain plants are ingested. Furthermore, the size of the rabbit makes an enormous difference. A Flemish Giant that ingests an apple seed may be completely fine, while a Netherland Dwarf may be dead an hour later from eating the same seed. What can you do if you suspect poison plant ingestion by a rabbit? To start, make it a priority to correctly identify the plant. While there is no specific database for rabbit poisons, the ASPCA Poison Control website has a large, searchable database of all plant poisons listed here. Because rabbits lack the ability to vomit, poison plant ingestion almost always results in some signs being observed. Supportive care is necessary to ensure survival. Consider subcutaneous fluids for the rabbits with severe stomach upset. Rinse the mouth out with fresh water or saline if a caustic plant is ingested and is causing chemical burns to the mouth or esophagus. Move rabbits to a cool, dark area of your house or barn if they are suffering from seizures after eating the plant. Many rabbits will respond to activated charcoal therapy if the toxic plant is working its way through the gastrointestinal tract. Activated charcoal will bind to the toxic compounds and prevent them from damaging internal organs such as the liver. All veterinarians will have activated charcoal available. Activated charcoal tablets can also be found over the counter in 500 mg table form as well. Please note that you will need to crush these tablets up and suspend them in a liquid in order to administer them to a rabbit. The usual dose is 1 gram per kilogram or 2.2lbs." -Dr. Hriez Look for tomorrow's article, Prevention and Observation of Toxic Plants in Rabbits. This week, I received this month's issue of Domestic Rabbits, and an article in it prompted me to write a couple blogs on toxicity in rabbits, toxic plants to rabbits, and how toxic plants can be avoided/what to do if your rabbit ingests a toxin. This article in the magazine was very helpful and informative. For those of you that don't have access to this magazine, I will be breaking down the key topics he discusses and covers.
These following blogs will be excerpts from the article, written by Dr. Jay E. Hriez, VMD. All credit goes to Dr. Hriez. See my previous blog on what plants are toxic to rabbits. "WHEN IT COMES TO TOXIC SUBSTANCES, RABBITS ARE NO DIFFERENT THAN ANY OTHER SPECIES. WHILE SOME SUBSTANCES ARE PERFECTLY HARMLESS IN ANY DOSE TO RABBITS, OTHER SUBSTANCES CAN BE FATAL IF ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT IS INGESTED. The clinical signs for these plants vary and would take up almost an entire magazine to list them all. Each plant has modified their internal structure with a different poisonous compound, which inflict various side effects when ingested. Some plants, such as the sweet potato vine, will cause hallucinations and dizziness in your rabbit. Ingestion of the tomato leaf will result in severe gastrointestinal upset, dilated pupils, and a (dangerously), slow heart rate in rabbits. Elephant ear leaves are extremely irritating when ingested and can chemically burn the mouth and throat when being chewed and swallowed. Lantana is a beautiful, mult-colored flowering plant garnishing many US yards. Ingestion of this plant can cause diarrhea and subsequent liver failure. Brown potatoes are generally safe for rabbits to eat. But green, unripe potatoes can actually have side effects similar to nightshade. This includes depression, salivation, weakness, dilated pupils, diarrhea, a slow heart rate, and ultimately death." -Dr. Hriez See my next post on What to do if your rabbit ingests a toxin tomorrow! Yesterday I received this month's issue of Domestic Rabbits, and an article in it prompted me to write a couple blogs on toxicity in rabbits, toxic plants to rabbits, and how toxic plants can be avoided/what to do if your rabbit ingests a toxin. This article in the magazine was very helpful and informative. For those of you that don't have access to this magazine, I will be breaking down the key topics he discusses and covers. These following blogs will be excerpts from the article, written by Dr. Jay E. Hriez, VMD. All credit goes to Dr. Hriez. "It is important to know which plants are safe and which plants are toxic since rabbits, by nature, consume mostly plants. The list [below] is meant to serve as a guide for individuals that feed their rabbits plant matter as an addition substrate to their pellets and/or hay. As you can see, the list is quite long and has quite a few variations. Most rabbit breeders have given an apple slice to their rabbits at some point. The fruit of the apple is non-toxic to rabbits but the seeds, which can contain trace quantities of cyanide, can be deadly if ingested. As many of you know, eating the core of the apple (and thus, the seeds), generally does not affect people at all. Each animal has a unique anatomy and physiology, which will determine how a piece of food is broken down in the body during digestion. The product that these pieces of food are broken down into are the toxic substances and compounds that lead to the signs observed."[NEXT BLOG] -Dr. Hriez
All of the above should be avoided at all costs. Look for tomorrow's blog, "Effects of Toxic Plants".
I have many personalities in my rabbitry. Shy, outgoing, cuddly and friendly. All of them have the same basis motive: To be crazy and playful all the time!
Sir Lancelot is kind of shy and prefers to not be picked up. But he still loves playing, especially outside. He runs around crazily in his cage and somehow his feed dish is NEVER where I put it every day. To get your Holland to settle down and be more willing to be held, carried, ect., give it lots of outside time to run around and enjoy nibbling on the grass. High-energy breeds like the Holland require lots of space, and lots of running around time outside the cage. Cinnamon got her nest box today. She hasn't begun to nest yet, but since her new cage is still so....*new*, she might put it off for a couple days. She can give birth the earliest on Friday, but more likely will have her babies Sunday night.
I think she's looking a little pudgy around the middle. I'm expecting a very small litter. I think she will only have 2 babies. Do you just love the look of a lop eared rabbit, but maybe the Holland Lop isn't for you?? Never fear! There are many, many lop breeds. Many of them are rare, and some aren't even found in the United States but are popular in Europe. Here we go! *ALL PICTURES SHOWN BELOW ARE CREDIT OF GOOGLE. Except for the photo at the end of the Holland Lop.* MINI LOP - The Mini Lop averages around 6lbs and is very docile. They are somewhat lazy, but for that reason they work well with kids or other pets. ENGLISH LOP - The English lop averages 11lbs at maturity. They have ridiculously long ears that drag on the ground! FRENCH LOP - French lops are sometimes described as big teddy bears. They are similar to English lops but have shorter ears and a heavier build, though only being 9 1/2 pounds at maturity. AMERICAN FUZZY LOP - These guys look VERY much like a Holland. Only about 4-5 pounds, the fuzzy lop basically is a Holland, only with fluffier fur. VELVETEEN LOP - The Velveteen lop is really quite enchanting. They look like the English lop with long ears, but their fur is plush and velvety. They are smaller then the English; less then 61/2lbs. Now, for probably the best lop of all.....
HOLLAND LOP - Hollands weigh only 4lbs at maturity, though some can be as small as 2lbs and weigh as much as 6 (very rare). The Holland is very active, energetic, and enjoyable to watch and play with. 5. That's how many days currently until more precious, itty bitty babies.
4. 3. Cinnamon gets the nesting box and we're on baby watch. Any day now! 2. 1. BABIES!!!!! She can go as late as next Tuesday, which is not optimal. Most likely, if she's like her mama, she'll have them Sunday night. Monday would also be fine, that's her actual due date (day 31). Please keep our sweet girl in your prayers! |
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