Christmas Presents and Toys for Your Rabbits

By Laurie Stroupe Christmas is coming and I like to do something special for my rabbits. Usually, I give them a baby carrot, a treat they don’t often get. But this year, I’m thinking about a toy. I’ve been concentrating so hard on the basics this year that I’ve fallen down on the fun factor. … Read more

Using a Mister System to Cool the Rabbitry

By Laurie Stroupe We installed a misting system inside the barn this summer. Several people have asked how I like it. The truth is that I love it and I hate it. I don’t have to worry about the rabbits getting too hot. I love it because it makes the barn very comfortable, even when … Read more

Cage Dividers and Baby Saver Wire

By Laurie Stroupe I found a week-old kit walking around on the ground this past week. Now before you say anything, I DO have baby saver wire for the first several inches around the bottom of my breeding cages. But every now and then, a kit still manages to get out. You may remember the … Read more

Using J-Feeders in the Rabbitry

By Laurie Stroupe I love J-feeders. With the exception of my emergency overflow cages, all of my rabbits eat from J-feeders. Here are some things I’ve learned about them. Lids  If you have hanging cages all on one level, lids are not only a waste of money, but they really slow down feeding. Just think … Read more

When to Use Crocks for Watering Rabbits

By Laurie Stroupe At a rabbit show recently, I was talking about giving my rabbits crocks. A very new breeder asked, “What’s a crock?” I suppose it’s short for crockery, since the original ones were probably all made of that. But simply put, it’s a dish. I was referring to water dishes in particular. A … Read more

Rabbit Pedigrees

  A pedigree that stands out in the crowd. Would you like a printable template, custom-designed with hand-drawn pictures of your bunnies?  If so, fill out the form at the bottom of this page.       Order here: Big news! We are now offering custom pedigree designs! Classy or cute pedigrees customized to your … Read more

Automatic Watering Systems in the Rabbitry

By Laurie Stroupe We have used a flexible watering system and now we have a PVC-based watering system with heat cables. Since we’ve used the PVC system through a full winter now, I thought I’d give you my opinion of it.  I LOVE IT. It was totally care-free last winter. The diameter of the pipes … Read more