****Many have had issues with something called Wool Block, it happens when the rabbit molts (sheds) and they ingest their fur. They cannot throw up so this ends up blocking the intestinal tract. You may want to give papaya every day or so to prevent it. If your bunny stops eating and drinking, is not its usual self and is not pooping much either, it likely has wool block and you can lose them very quickly!!
We keep frozen pineapple chunks and frozen papaya chunks in our freezer for this, you can also use meat tenderizer or cat hairball remover in malt flavor (not fish, lol). Hope this helps!!****
Below are two files of the same thing, a very useful guide for care of your bunny (ies) by Crystal at Beau's Maple Leaf Rabbitry :) Thanks Crystal!
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We feed our rabbits Purina Show (after the Blue Seal devastation). Each bunny will be given a starter bag of our feed to help in their transition. To transition, please start feeding some of each feed (ours and yours) together after a day or two until you have used up all of what we have given you. Bunnies cannot throw up, they do have sensitive tummies.
A Mini Lop rabbit is about 6.8 lbs as an adult. It is a lop eared bunny and they are very docile. A Mini Lop, in the US is larger than the Holland Lop. (called a Dwarf Lop in the UK, the Mini Lop in the UK is the same as our Holland Lop in the US) They are less feisty and are far more laid back than a Holland, making them far easier to handle for children. Bred in a variety of colors. We have a Frosted Pearl, a Fawn/Orange/Red/Cream program and a chocolate program here but we breed for type/personality/health to be our first priority.
We do not breed for BEW (Blue Eyed White) or Harlequin/tri
A Polish rabbit has erect ears and a small body, weighing between 2-3.5 lbs, ideal weight is 2.5 lbs, very quiet. Wonderful with children to hold and carry. The Polish are gaining in popularity and have become very difficult to find as show prospects in some areas. Probably one of THE best rabbits for young children and as a starter show rabbit breed. They are very easy to handle and love to snuggle on your neck. The Black color is the best typed, typically. We breed Black, Blue, Broken, Chocolate, and REW. We also get lilacs at times, which are not yet showable.
We do not breed for BEW (Blue Eyed White)
While we strive for Show quality, we do tend to get what we term as Pet quality in some litters but anyone can have a show quality rabbit as a pet, all animals deserve to have a family and ours are certainly a big part of ours. If a rabbit has Grand Champion legs, they will be in with their pedigree. Some may get misplaced over time but they should be there and if a rabbit is granded, the copies of legs will be there as well as their registration, etc.
We socialize our bunnies by being held, cared for, getting adjusted to loud noises and interaction on a daily basis :) (they are also well adapted to barking dogs!) Please feel free to look at our bunnies, we're very proud of what we have here.
*a "doe" is a female rabbit and a "buck" is a male rabbit.
*A junior is up to 6 months, a senior is when they reach 6 months of age, in our three breeds. There are some breeds with an intermediate age of 6-8 months before they turn senior at 8 months (this does not mean they are ancient/old!)
As a pet, a buck tends to be far less temperamental and more laid back, easier to handle and does not get to the point that some does can when they would like to be bred. We prefer to place bucks in pet homes for this reason.
Please note that most breeds of rabbits do not want to be held or dragged around by their ears....the Polish and the Mini Lop are both very snuggly breeds. You should only hold your bunny in a 'football hold' or securely in your arms, not by their ears or by the scruff of their neck, or their sides :(
If you see that a rabbit has 'legs', that is from being shown and they have won their class, which is what we strive for in showing. A rabbit needs to earn 3 Grand Champion legs to be able to become a Grand Champion (GC) under different judges and at least one of them as a senior (over 6 months). They must be registered before being granded, this can only be done by a licensed registrar/judge
It is illegal for babies to be sold before the age of 8 weeks, we prefer to keep them longer. Asking for a "newborn" is not going to happen, it is illegal, they will not survive and it is also very unethical. Please do not ask us for 'newborns' as it is not something we will do. (Yes, people do ask this)
Our rabbits are not spayed/neutered, however, there are vets who are willing and able to do this. We do not recommend that a doe be spayed, they often don't recover.
We have bunnies in MD, DE, VA, PA, NJ, TN, IN, GA, FL, OH, CA, FL, IL, IN, WV, SC, NY, LA, TX, CT, ME, MA, RI, WA, KA, NE, NH and others......we love to hear about how they are doing, we usually hear about/see our show bunnies but not often enough about our pet bunnies. Please feel free to send pictures and updates!
If you contact us and do not get a response within a day, please try again, we will always respond, technology may not always be in our favor so try again or find us on Facebook :)
***Please do NOT copy photos without written permission and acknowledgement, ours are certainly not taken by professionals. Thank you!**
Our rabbits are kept indoors so they are not exposed to the elements; they have heat and AC, if you are to house any of our rabbits outdoors, please do not start it in the winter or mid-summer. It needs to be a gradual process. Those housed outdoors tend to interact with you less as they are constantly under the threat of being prey to some other creatures, and typically you are not spending as much time out there with them.
A rabbit needs nail trimming about as often as you would your dog/cat. I am more than willing to show you how to do it, it is very easy to do. If you live nearby, I can help you too.
If you have purchased a Pet rabbit, it is a pet and not pedigreed to be bred. Please do not do so, it is not one who should be bred to better the breed which is why we didn’t sell it with a pedigree. It is unethical and immoral to do so. Also, if you are breeding our stock, our prefix is Bundles of Bunnies, every rabbit has the name on their pedigree, you may change it but not on the pedigree or on any future litter, you may list it as “Bundles of Bunnies _____” AKA “Suzie” (or whatever you call it). By the way, ask the breeder if you do this, we do not object to this but some breeders do and as long as their pedigreed name and info are there along with the AKA, we're fine with this :)
If you are ever interested in showing/breeding, feel free to ask us anything, we would love to see you get involved in showing, it is a lot of fun! Here is a link to the American Rabbit Breeders Association, there you will find lots of helpful information: https://www.arba.net/
Great treats for your rabbits (after 6 months when they are considered an adult/senior) are TP rolls filled with timothy hay, apples, carrots,herbs, etc. They love these! Ours love Marigolds and Pinecones the most =) Treats are treats, not to be given too often as they can harm their sensitive tummies and are unable to throw up.
All animals have their teeth and claws to use for protection, while we do not breed mean/aggressive rabbits and will not keep one in our rabbitry, if an animal feels threatened or cornered, they use what they have. They are prey animals, please remember this. Please keep that in mind, use a calm, gentle voice, no yelling and treat them like family :)
Always make sure to check sex, overall condition and care before leaving with a bunny, we will not sell an animal known to be ill in any way but we can make mistakes with sexing them, it is not uncommon in any rabbitry. We do our best but it has happened.
If you have a buck, neutering will help with spraying and/or humping everything but you can also provide stuffed toys, we have stuffed footballs, soccer balls, and basketballs that are just the right size for them. They love them! (just make sure they aren't destroying them and replace them if so)
Rabbits always need fresh water, we use water bottles with the balls but they can be trained to use others. Babies are free fed. Mini Lops eat about 3/4 a day and Polish eat about 1/4 cup per day. They also need Timothy/grass hay, no alfalfa. Do not ever give your rabbit iceburg lettuce either, it can kill them. Please be careful if keeping your rabbit (s) in your home, if left unattended, you may have wires that are no longer in one piece; bunnies LOVE and NEED to chew. We use the children’s non-toxic wooden blocks, you can get 40 for about $10 at Walmart. We go through a lot of those. We also use wiffle balls for them to play and bounce around. There are many fun toys for them in the pet stores and online. Ours have a big play yard that we have up year round in our rabbit room with tunnels and boxes and toys, they have a blast!! They do get bored so it is good to try different toys every so often. They also love pinecones, helps clean their teeth too. Try to keep them from drafts and heat, they can die of heat stroke when it is above 80 degrees, frozen water bottles and cool non-slippery ceramic tiles in their cage can help. They are prey animals so if left outdoors, make sure they are firmly protected overhead and surrounding them from wild and domestic animals.
There are wired bottom floor cages with pull out trays and plastic bottomed cages available, everyone has their preference. A wired floor is not a bad thing, it keeps urine/feces off of the bunny, it also keeps them cooler. It is far easier to clean and the bunnies stay healthy and happy. Ours also get time to play out of their cages as well. Make sure that whatever cage you choose has a door that opens OUT, not into their area. Our animals are all kept in an air conditioned area that is ventilated, if you are to have one of ours outdoors, please acclimate it during mild weather, bunnies have a tough time in the heat.
We feed our rabbits Purina Show and Timothy Hay. The freshest green pellets are best for your domestic rabbit, some store bought ones are expensive and old. Several have also asked about what you can use in your trays, we use equine pine pellets which absorb the urine and also Sweet PDZ which absorbs the ammonia. (you can buy both of those products from TSC in the equine section). Both products are only for cages with a pull out tray, not for bunnies to be sitting in :)
A Mini Lop rabbit is about 6.25-6.5 lbs as an adult and a lop eared bunny, very docile. A Mini Lop, in the US is larger than the Holland Lop. They are less feisty and are far more laid back than a Holland, making them far easier for children to handle. The Black gold tipped Steel and Chestnut colors are the most common colors in mini lops, they tend to be the better typed rabbits but other colors are quickly gaining popularity and are well typed.
A Polish rabbit has erect ears and a small body, weighing between 2-4 lbs, ideal weight is 2.5 lbs, very quiet. Wonderful with children to hold and carry around. The Polish are gaining in popularity and have become very difficult to find as show prospects. Probably one of THE best rabbits for young children and as a starter show rabbit. They are very easy to handle and love to snuggle on your neck. The Black color of Polish is the most competitive and generally the best typed. To do this breed well, you should have Blacks in your rabbitry :)
We accept Paypal when used in the 'friend/relative' category or a 4% fee is assessed. Cash or Money orders are also accepted, no personal checks, thank you.
Our prices vary depending on breed/type/sex/color/quality. A pet is not sold with a pedigree and should not be bred, the price reflects that as well. Our Pet quality bunnies are at $60.
Our Show/Brood pricing starts higher, it all depends on the breed, type, and lines, etc. Buying multiples may be at a discounted rate. If you are starting a rabbitry, we are willing to help and work with you regarding breeding/showing as well.
If you find one (or more) that you would like to have, please ask to put a deposit down, it cannot and will not be held unless that is done. Please do not get upset if the one you have asked about has sold by the time you make a decision, others are looking as well. Thanks :)
While we breed for show and to improve the breed standard of perfection in each of our breeds, we often do get pet quality animals. Also, any animal can be a pet, even if we deem it as show quality or has show/brood potential. We aren't able to lower the price of a show animal but we always prefer a good home no matter what. We want the very best for our animals and hope they make a wonderful pet/show/breeding prospect for you! Thank you and please keep us updated with pictures and fun stories!!
A Mini Lop rabbit is about 6.8 lbs as an adult. It is a lop eared bunny and they are very docile. A Mini Lop, in the US is larger than the Holland Lop. (called a Dwarf Lop in the UK, the Mini Lop in the UK is the same as our Holland Lop in the US) They are less feisty and are far more laid back than a Holland, making them far easier to handle for children. Bred in a variety of colors. We have a Frosted Pearl, a Fawn/Orange/Red/Cream program and a chocolate program here but we breed for type/personality/health to be our first priority.
We do not breed for BEW (Blue Eyed White) or Harlequin/tri
A Polish rabbit has erect ears and a small body, weighing between 2-3.5 lbs, ideal weight is 2.5 lbs, very quiet. Wonderful with children to hold and carry. The Polish are gaining in popularity and have become very difficult to find as show prospects in some areas. Probably one of THE best rabbits for young children and as a starter show rabbit breed. They are very easy to handle and love to snuggle on your neck. The Black color is the best typed, typically. We breed Black, Blue, Broken, Chocolate, and REW. We also get lilacs at times, which are not yet showable.
We do not breed for BEW (Blue Eyed White)
While we strive for Show quality, we do tend to get what we term as Pet quality in some litters but anyone can have a show quality rabbit as a pet, all animals deserve to have a family and ours are certainly a big part of ours. If a rabbit has Grand Champion legs, they will be in with their pedigree. Some may get misplaced over time but they should be there and if a rabbit is granded, the copies of legs will be there as well as their registration, etc.
We socialize our bunnies by being held, cared for, getting adjusted to loud noises and interaction on a daily basis :) (they are also well adapted to barking dogs!) Please feel free to look at our bunnies, we're very proud of what we have here.
*a "doe" is a female rabbit and a "buck" is a male rabbit.
*A junior is up to 6 months, a senior is when they reach 6 months of age, in our three breeds. There are some breeds with an intermediate age of 6-8 months before they turn senior at 8 months (this does not mean they are ancient/old!)
As a pet, a buck tends to be far less temperamental and more laid back, easier to handle and does not get to the point that some does can when they would like to be bred. We prefer to place bucks in pet homes for this reason.
Please note that most breeds of rabbits do not want to be held or dragged around by their ears....the Polish and the Mini Lop are both very snuggly breeds. You should only hold your bunny in a 'football hold' or securely in your arms, not by their ears or by the scruff of their neck, or their sides :(
If you see that a rabbit has 'legs', that is from being shown and they have won their class, which is what we strive for in showing. A rabbit needs to earn 3 Grand Champion legs to be able to become a Grand Champion (GC) under different judges and at least one of them as a senior (over 6 months). They must be registered before being granded, this can only be done by a licensed registrar/judge
It is illegal for babies to be sold before the age of 8 weeks, we prefer to keep them longer. Asking for a "newborn" is not going to happen, it is illegal, they will not survive and it is also very unethical. Please do not ask us for 'newborns' as it is not something we will do. (Yes, people do ask this)
Our rabbits are not spayed/neutered, however, there are vets who are willing and able to do this. We do not recommend that a doe be spayed, they often don't recover.
We have bunnies in MD, DE, VA, PA, NJ, TN, IN, GA, FL, OH, CA, FL, IL, IN, WV, SC, NY, LA, TX, CT, ME, MA, RI, WA, KA, NE, NH and others......we love to hear about how they are doing, we usually hear about/see our show bunnies but not often enough about our pet bunnies. Please feel free to send pictures and updates!
If you contact us and do not get a response within a day, please try again, we will always respond, technology may not always be in our favor so try again or find us on Facebook :)
***Please do NOT copy photos without written permission and acknowledgement, ours are certainly not taken by professionals. Thank you!**
Our rabbits are kept indoors so they are not exposed to the elements; they have heat and AC, if you are to house any of our rabbits outdoors, please do not start it in the winter or mid-summer. It needs to be a gradual process. Those housed outdoors tend to interact with you less as they are constantly under the threat of being prey to some other creatures, and typically you are not spending as much time out there with them.
A rabbit needs nail trimming about as often as you would your dog/cat. I am more than willing to show you how to do it, it is very easy to do. If you live nearby, I can help you too.
If you have purchased a Pet rabbit, it is a pet and not pedigreed to be bred. Please do not do so, it is not one who should be bred to better the breed which is why we didn’t sell it with a pedigree. It is unethical and immoral to do so. Also, if you are breeding our stock, our prefix is Bundles of Bunnies, every rabbit has the name on their pedigree, you may change it but not on the pedigree or on any future litter, you may list it as “Bundles of Bunnies _____” AKA “Suzie” (or whatever you call it). By the way, ask the breeder if you do this, we do not object to this but some breeders do and as long as their pedigreed name and info are there along with the AKA, we're fine with this :)
If you are ever interested in showing/breeding, feel free to ask us anything, we would love to see you get involved in showing, it is a lot of fun! Here is a link to the American Rabbit Breeders Association, there you will find lots of helpful information: https://www.arba.net/
Great treats for your rabbits (after 6 months when they are considered an adult/senior) are TP rolls filled with timothy hay, apples, carrots,herbs, etc. They love these! Ours love Marigolds and Pinecones the most =) Treats are treats, not to be given too often as they can harm their sensitive tummies and are unable to throw up.
All animals have their teeth and claws to use for protection, while we do not breed mean/aggressive rabbits and will not keep one in our rabbitry, if an animal feels threatened or cornered, they use what they have. They are prey animals, please remember this. Please keep that in mind, use a calm, gentle voice, no yelling and treat them like family :)
Always make sure to check sex, overall condition and care before leaving with a bunny, we will not sell an animal known to be ill in any way but we can make mistakes with sexing them, it is not uncommon in any rabbitry. We do our best but it has happened.
If you have a buck, neutering will help with spraying and/or humping everything but you can also provide stuffed toys, we have stuffed footballs, soccer balls, and basketballs that are just the right size for them. They love them! (just make sure they aren't destroying them and replace them if so)
Rabbits always need fresh water, we use water bottles with the balls but they can be trained to use others. Babies are free fed. Mini Lops eat about 3/4 a day and Polish eat about 1/4 cup per day. They also need Timothy/grass hay, no alfalfa. Do not ever give your rabbit iceburg lettuce either, it can kill them. Please be careful if keeping your rabbit (s) in your home, if left unattended, you may have wires that are no longer in one piece; bunnies LOVE and NEED to chew. We use the children’s non-toxic wooden blocks, you can get 40 for about $10 at Walmart. We go through a lot of those. We also use wiffle balls for them to play and bounce around. There are many fun toys for them in the pet stores and online. Ours have a big play yard that we have up year round in our rabbit room with tunnels and boxes and toys, they have a blast!! They do get bored so it is good to try different toys every so often. They also love pinecones, helps clean their teeth too. Try to keep them from drafts and heat, they can die of heat stroke when it is above 80 degrees, frozen water bottles and cool non-slippery ceramic tiles in their cage can help. They are prey animals so if left outdoors, make sure they are firmly protected overhead and surrounding them from wild and domestic animals.
There are wired bottom floor cages with pull out trays and plastic bottomed cages available, everyone has their preference. A wired floor is not a bad thing, it keeps urine/feces off of the bunny, it also keeps them cooler. It is far easier to clean and the bunnies stay healthy and happy. Ours also get time to play out of their cages as well. Make sure that whatever cage you choose has a door that opens OUT, not into their area. Our animals are all kept in an air conditioned area that is ventilated, if you are to have one of ours outdoors, please acclimate it during mild weather, bunnies have a tough time in the heat.
We feed our rabbits Purina Show and Timothy Hay. The freshest green pellets are best for your domestic rabbit, some store bought ones are expensive and old. Several have also asked about what you can use in your trays, we use equine pine pellets which absorb the urine and also Sweet PDZ which absorbs the ammonia. (you can buy both of those products from TSC in the equine section). Both products are only for cages with a pull out tray, not for bunnies to be sitting in :)
A Mini Lop rabbit is about 6.25-6.5 lbs as an adult and a lop eared bunny, very docile. A Mini Lop, in the US is larger than the Holland Lop. They are less feisty and are far more laid back than a Holland, making them far easier for children to handle. The Black gold tipped Steel and Chestnut colors are the most common colors in mini lops, they tend to be the better typed rabbits but other colors are quickly gaining popularity and are well typed.
A Polish rabbit has erect ears and a small body, weighing between 2-4 lbs, ideal weight is 2.5 lbs, very quiet. Wonderful with children to hold and carry around. The Polish are gaining in popularity and have become very difficult to find as show prospects. Probably one of THE best rabbits for young children and as a starter show rabbit. They are very easy to handle and love to snuggle on your neck. The Black color of Polish is the most competitive and generally the best typed. To do this breed well, you should have Blacks in your rabbitry :)
We accept Paypal when used in the 'friend/relative' category or a 4% fee is assessed. Cash or Money orders are also accepted, no personal checks, thank you.
Our prices vary depending on breed/type/sex/color/quality. A pet is not sold with a pedigree and should not be bred, the price reflects that as well. Our Pet quality bunnies are at $60.
Our Show/Brood pricing starts higher, it all depends on the breed, type, and lines, etc. Buying multiples may be at a discounted rate. If you are starting a rabbitry, we are willing to help and work with you regarding breeding/showing as well.
If you find one (or more) that you would like to have, please ask to put a deposit down, it cannot and will not be held unless that is done. Please do not get upset if the one you have asked about has sold by the time you make a decision, others are looking as well. Thanks :)
While we breed for show and to improve the breed standard of perfection in each of our breeds, we often do get pet quality animals. Also, any animal can be a pet, even if we deem it as show quality or has show/brood potential. We aren't able to lower the price of a show animal but we always prefer a good home no matter what. We want the very best for our animals and hope they make a wonderful pet/show/breeding prospect for you! Thank you and please keep us updated with pictures and fun stories!!