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About Lia Harvey
Expertise
I can help answer your questions whether you have just one house rabbit or hundreds of rabbits in your rabbitry. I know all about rabbitry management and record keeping. I can answer anything about breeding or showing rabbits. Breeding questions may include: gestation, palpation, nest boxes, line-breeding/out-crossing, prenatal/postnatal care for does, breeding problems (canabolism, scattered kits, stuck kits, etc..), orphaned kits, sexing, breeding methods, and many more. Showing questions can include, but are not limited to: tattooing, conditioning, culling, lingo, pedigrees, registering your rabbit, etiquette, traveling to shows, what you should bring to a show, and what to expect at your first show. I can also help you decide what type of disease your rabbit might have. (Note: I am not a veterinarian.) I am familiar with the following diseases/disorders: Coccidiosis, Fur Mites, Pasteurellosis/Bordetellosis (snuffles), Vent Disease, Hutch Burn, GI Stasis, Malocclusion, diarrhea, Mastitis, Sore Hocks, Fly Strike, worms, Red Urine, and Wry Neck. I also know basic rabbit knowledge, such as: housing, feeding, and grooming. I have a lot of helpful tips such as: keeping rabbits cool in the summer/warm in the winter, force feeding, giving vaccinations, bonding with your rabbit, and so many more. Most of all, I can answer nearly any questions that have to do specifically with Netherland Dwarfs, but I am familiar with all breeds. I can not answer questions about color genetics, cancer, butchering, weaving angora wool, spaying/neutering, and litter box training.

Experience
Over 8 years ago, I brought home my first rabbit. Like many first time rabbit owners, I did not know much about my new fluffy bundle of joy. I bought a few books and looked over several Web sites in search of new information. Over the years I grew a great interest for rabbits as I began to learn more and more. I decided to take my love for rabbits a step further and I began my own Netherland Dwarf rabbitry. I have been breeding an exhibiting Netherland Dwarfs for nearly 3 years now. I've spent countless amounts of time researching, learning, and talking about rabbits. Although I have read many, many books on rabbits, personal experience has taught me the most. I have been through so much with my rabbits, but I do not regret a second of it. I could not go a whole day without discussing and learning more about rabbits. There's nothing I love more than sharing my thoughts and ideas about them with others.

Organizations
American Rabbit Breeders Association-(ARBA)
American Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club-(ANDRC)
Illinois Netherland Dwarf Specialty Club-(INDSC)
Illinois Rabbit Breeders Association-(IRBA)

Education/Credentials
I am currently a high school senior with the hopes to go on to become a veterinarian. I want to specialize in rabbits because I do not think there are enough vets who will examine and treat rabbits.

Awards and Honors
I have won several legs (awards) with my Netherland Dwarf rabbits in ARBA shows. Many of which are for BIS (Best In Show) and BOB (Best Of Breed).

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Rabbits - easter my albino bunny

Expert: Lia Harvey - 11/7/2009

Question
dose albino bunnys stay the same size for three years.and wat do you do wen its nails get so long that they curl.cause 2 have fell off and wont grow back.is that bad.

Answer
Porshia,

Albino, or Ruby-Eyed White (REW), is the variety (or color) of a rabbit.
Albino is not a breed. In order for me to determine how large a rabbit will grow to I must know what breed the rabbit is.

A rabbit's nails must be trimmed regularly. If you find this difficult, you can have a vet do the trimming for you.

If the nails are too long they are more likely to rip off of the toe. Sometimes they grow back, sometimes they don't. I don't find it a huge deal health wise when it comes to a couple missing nails. It would only matter to me if it were a show rabbit. They are disqualified for missing nails.

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