AboutJulia Expertise The photo is of my daughter with her Best of Breed winner at our State Fair last year. Your questions are being answered by an adult! LOL I can help with questions on breeding and showing rabbits. I DO NOT condone breeding for the sake of breeding. We only breed for specific shows and to improve the breed. I am not a vet, but may be able to help a new person who is getting started and needs some advice. I will refer you to a vet for anything I am not sure of. We raise and show Mini-lop Rabbits. We have raised Grand Champion Rabbits, and we have dealt with problems arising from breeding and having rabbits in general. Whether you want to show, or just have a rabbit as a pet, make sure you have the time to spend with them, the money needed to care for them, and adequate housing for them.
Experience My family and I raise and show Mini-Lop rabbits. We have raised several Grand Champions, and have won numerous Best of Breed and other awards. We have had many carefully planned litters over the years, and also dealt with problems that arise from having rabbits in general.
Organizations We are members of the ARBA, and an ARBA registered rabbitry. Also are members of the Mini-lop Rabbit Club of America, and several local clubs.
Education/Credentials I have no "formal" training, but just rely on the experience I have gained as a successful breeder and shower.
Awards and Honors Our daughter won Best of Breed at the State Fair, and has numerous other Best of Breed wins. Our rabbits are all loved, healthy, and sweet.
Past/Present Clients Many people have bought our non-showable rabbits as pets, and have spread the word about our bunnies. They all know they can call or e-mail me with their questions.
Question We have 3 young rabbits, 2 sisters and 1 brother. They seem to love being together, they play with and groom each other. Will we be able to continue to keep them together if we get the male neutered? I've read a few times that rabbits should be kept alone. Why is that? Also, are aspen shavings safe for rabbits?
Answer Rabbits tend to get territorial as they age. If the male gets neutered, they may get along ok. Being raised together makes a difference. Just be prepared to house them separately if they begin to fight.
Aspen shavings should be fine. Cedar is not good though.
