Rabbits

We have one gray female Netherland Dwarf adult breeder, one white Velveteen/californian Female breeder, one sable female Cali/Rex and an Orange Harlequin cali/rex for sale.  Email me at  g.dement@tds.net if you would like more information. I can also be found on FACEBOOK at  https://www.facebook.com/rabbitstuff77/

Rabbits make great indoor or outdoor pets. They can be litter trained, taught tricks, and to come by name. We raise different breeds of rabbits for pets. We raise Netherland Dwarfs, Rex, Lion Heads, and Californian (meat rabbit). Please let us know what you are interested in. If you have any questions contact us. If we don't have the answers we will do our best to help you find them. 

Email us at:

g.dement@tds.net

We hope to have more rabbits for sale before Easter... Lionheads, Netherland Dwarfs, Lops, Rex, and Californian are all in the making. Check back for updates if you are interested. 

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All about Rabbits

Food:

Rabbits need an unlimited amount of fresh water and good-quality hay. Pellets, fresh fruits/vegetables and leafy greens should only make up 25 percent of its diet. Some rabbit-safe vegetables include carrots, broccoli, and cucumbers, and as for fruits, try to only serve your rabbit fruits that are low in sugar.

Birth to Four Months

When a kit weans from his mother it will be able to survive on pellets, loose alfalfa, and water until his digestive system has matured enough to begin introducing vegetables and greens

Four to Seven Months

At this age, you can begin introducing a small amount of vegetables into your pet's diet, but it's important to only introduce one type of vegetable at a time. Only offer about a teaspoon of vegetables so you don't upset his digestive system. A little Netherland's digestive tract, like all rabbits, is quite delicate, and sudden changes can lead to diarrhea and, in the worst case scenario, death.

Seven Months to One Year

Around seven months old, the loose alfalfa portion of the diet should be slowly replaced with hay. Oxbow Animal Health particularly recommends timothy hay/grass as a good source of roughage and nutrients, but oat hay is also a good choices and provide variety as well. Chewing hay gives rabbits an opportunity to grind down their teeth and keep them in good condition. Hay's high fiber content also keeps hairballs from turning into bowel obstructions.

This is also the time to switch from alfalfa pellets to timothy pellets if they're available in your area since alfalfa can be fattening for adults.

Keep Fruits to a Minimum

A few fruits may also be introduced at this age, but use them as treats. Only offer them sparingly. A teaspoon-size serving of apple or a thin slice of banana is more than enough. Follow the same plan for introducing fruit as recommended for vegetables.

Adult Diet

According to the Rabbit Producers Association, a Netherland Dwarf should receive approximately:

⦁ one-eighth cup per pound of body weight

⦁ Unlimited fresh timothy hay

⦁ Unlimited fresh water

⦁ Limited amounts of fresh vegetables

Temperament/Behavior

Letting your Netherland Dwarf rabbit know that you mean no harm can be a little bit of a learning curve. They are naturally shy and slightly skittish. They are not recommended for families who have young children. Socialize these rabbits at a young age and offer plenty of human interaction. Their shy nature should diminish and you'll have an energetic little rabbit who enjoys the company of their handlers. They are also great little bunnies for couples, singles or seniors who live in either a home or apartment.

Litter training

Like most rabbits, potty training them is arguably more difficult than teaching a dog/cat, but not impossible. Most rabbits "go" in a particular corner in their cage so it won't be too hard to find out where they'd rather "go" in your home. With lots of time, patience and rewards, it is very much possible to train these little bundles of fur where to do their business. Put their hey over their litter pan. They potty while they eat. Also, add a spot in or above their litter tray for their pellets.

A few things to keep in mind.

⦁ Rabbits do NOT like to be carried or lifted.

⦁ Never, pick a bunny up by its ears!

⦁ Always support a rabbit's hind legs with one hand and rest the bunny against your chest.

⦁ Rabbits are pack animals, meaning they are social animals. If you don't plan to spend a lot of time with your bunny then maybe you should consider buying two.

Rabbit Toys

⦁ Things to chew on

⦁ Things to climb on