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About Dan Vallo
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Experience
I have been raising Rabbits for over 25 Years and have raised all the breeds mentioned above along with a few others. I have been a member of the ARBA ( American Rabbit Breeders Accociation) www.arba.net since 1985.I currently have a 1300 sqft barn that is Heated and colled to maintain 7o degrees all year long. We show our rabbits all over The USA and have been in the top ten breeders during the last 5 years in several different breeds.

Organizations
ARBA. NM State Rabbit and Cavy Breeders, American Checkered Giant Rabbit Club, Southwest Checkered Giant RC, Champagne De` Argent RC, National Polish RC, Sandoval County Livestock commitee.

Publications
ACGRC Bulletin, CDARF monthly news bulletin,

Education/Credentials
I Worked with a vet for several Years.

Awards and Honors
top ten rabbit breeder Checkered Giant rabbit club. #1st sweepstake winner Champagne Rabbit club 2007, #10 in 2006 top 15 in 2005,Ranked # 4 in points standings for 2008. Top points standing in New Mexico for Champagne de`Argent & Checkered giant rabbbits past 5 years

   

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In Category  Rabbits

SubjectDate Asked

rabbit9/26/2009
  Q: I have three rabbits. We seperated them because we thought one was getting the other pregnant. We ...
  A: The marks are signs that one rabbit scratched the other weather it was from breeding or 2 males ...
drinking9/23/2009
  Q: i got a new rabbit and it doesn't seem to be drinking i got a bowl of water and a water bottle thing ...
  A: I dont know how big you rabbit is how old it is! if it is a very young one it may not know how to ...
rabbit9/21/2009
  Q: I have three rabbits. We seperated them because we thought one was getting the other pregnant. We ...
  A: PLEASE READ MY PROFILE ! AND YOU WILL GET YOUR ANSWER TO MY OPINION ON HOUSING RABBITS TOGETHER. ...
rabbit9/21/2009
  Q: my rabbit is 2 yrs old..his area under d neck is wet n has lost hair from leaving it red..its ...
  A: it sounds like your rabbit has a overlarge dewlap this is usually found in female ( Doe) rabbits ...
rabbit9/20/2009
  Q: I have three rabbits. We seperated them because we thought one was getting the other pregnant. We ...
  A: First of all you did good by seperating them all rabbits should be kept alone at no time should ...
Magpie Harlequins8/17/2009
  Q: I want to know hot to produce a Magpie Harlequin for showing. I own a Magpie Harlequin Buck. I also ...
  A: When you qre trying to get prue breed rabbits it is always best to use rabbits of the same ...
HELP PLEASE my doe just had babies!!8/16/2009
  Q: ooh my gosh i saw her pulling her fur out so i was thinking she was pregnant so i made a big box ...
  A: Sorry I just got your question my laptop crashed. the doe should be fine and so should the babies, ...
mites8/14/2009
  Q: Are there any gentle ways of dealing with fur mites? I know there are different kinds of mites. ...
  A: it seems like you have tried every thing . this problem may be due to the caged bird . maybe not but ...
is my rabbit in labour??????8/12/2009
  Q: today she is on a mad one ripping things up, pulling duvet covers across the floor (shes a house ...
  A: It takes 28-31 days fro a rabbit to kindle so if she did get bred she will be having babies. her ...
Wet hay; building cages6/11/2009
  Q: 1. I bought 2 bales of hay. There was a big wind and rain storm and one bale got wet. Right now ...
  A: I would not take a chance on the bale if it is wet and heating up. you may get combustion and if ...
rabbit having second litter4/11/2009
  Q: I would just like to know if my bunny has a second litter,will she take care of them? The first ...
  A: well I would keep an eye on her as she has the 2nd litter and see if she cleans off the new babies ...
Sick Dutch Rabbit2/27/2009
  Q: I have had my dutch rabbit, Oreo for just over a year now. She is about two years old. She has ...
  A: Well it could be two things 1) a cold which is cureable by time and some childrens benydril. only ...
pro-biotic mix for tiny rabbit kits2/26/2009
  Q: First I took an adult female rabbit on because the owner died, I did not know at the time she was ...
  A: well I wish you luck with the kits in over 30 years of raising rabbits i have only had a handful ...
worms2/26/2009
  Q: My rabbits run around in the yard and poop everywhere. I discovered roundworms. Can I treat them ...
  A: Tom ! Where did you find the round worms in the yard ? or on the rabbit? or in their droppings? if ...
What wood is safe/veggies & fruit2/25/2009
  Q: I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions. I have two 5 month old male holland lops ...
  A: some people think they are more like humans with feelings and emotions. but thats ok I talk to my ...
pregnancy and birth2/25/2009
  Q: my daughters rabbit keeps having babies at 31 days. They all die. I read that rabbits gestational ...
  A: Rabbits kindle after 28-31 days that is what it is. I have been breeding for 30 years and that is ...
aggressive rabbits2/24/2009
  Q: I was hoping you can help me. We have 8 rabbits all from the same family. Mum , Dad and 6 off ...
  A: WEll Rabbits are not family oriented they are solitary animlas in the wild they do not herd ...
Breeding for smaller rabbits2/23/2009
  Q: Is it a good idea to breed in winter and limit feed? We're told to free feed kits but if you're ...
  A: well good question! Rabbits usually do not breed in the winter so we as providers MUST provide a ...
Continued eye infection2/19/2009
  Q: After we got the rabbit home he wasn't very active and when my daughter tried to feed him a carrot ...
  A: I am sorry for your loss! I have never heard of a rabbit with a eye infection to die so quickly. I ...
Rabbits2/16/2009
  Q: You may remember me. I am Natalie and i had a surprise litter because i thought that my rabbits were ...
  A: Well natalie ! I need to know how old the first litter is if they are under 30 days old they nee ...
breed ID?2/16/2009
  Q: I took on a small white (albino) rabbit as a foster last fall, and assumed she was a juvenile NZ ...
  A: Well It seems like you may have a Floida White. they only get 4-5 lbs. and are very simular to the ...
Rabbitt behavior2/13/2009
  Q: We have two pet Holland lop rabbits. We think they both are girls, however one has been making a ...
  A: Well it would be very difficult for me to explain how to tell the difference between a Buck and a ...
breeding2/12/2009
  Q: I HAVE ALWAYS HAD TROUBLE BREEDING THIS TIME OF YEAR I ALSO HAVE MY RABBITS ON WELL WATER IT RUNS ...
  A: Well your problem is a common one during the winter. You see Rabbits normally do not have litters ...
poorly bunny asap.2/11/2009
  Q: i have 3 sibling rabbits which are now around months old. Recently one of them got very ill so we ...
  A: Your situation is the most common problem I have delt with. 1) Rabbits should NEVER be kept together ...
oldest first breeding age2/11/2009
  Q: There is a 4her who has a doe whose 1 1/2 years old. She would like to breed it but Im not sure how ...
  A: The answer to your question is no. The Doe is not too old to breed for the 1st time I am more ...
Rabbits2/9/2009
  Q: Dan, I had a surprise birth because I thought both my rabbits were girls. I seperated the dad so ...
  A: Wow congrats ! 1st off now that you know you have a Buck and a Doe you need to learn how to ...
My rabbit is biting his cage2/8/2009
  Q: I have a sweet little lop that is 8 months old and he just started chewing at his metal cage the ...
  A: This seems like a behaivor problem something is different. Or he just might getting to be Muture ...
Rabbits2/8/2009
  Q: Dan, I am not breeding and have had a surprise birth around a week ago, I am not sure when though. ...
  A: I wouldn`t call is a surprise birth. when you have a buck and a doe in the same cage it will happen ...
Baby Bunny Question2/7/2009
  Q: I have 4 baby bunnies, 5 weeks old. There are 3 males and one female. Today I saw the baby female ...
  A: They are too you ng to breed they are thinking about it though. you MUST seperate as soon as they ...
Surprise litter2/6/2009
  Q: I have a pair of free range rabbits. I brought the doe in at night due to low temperatures. While ...
  A: Well it sounds like you are doing well. The answer to the fur pulling is NO she will probably not ...
Orange pee2/5/2009
  Q: I purchased (from a breeder ) a male English lop three month baby bunny last Sunday 1/25/09. The ...
  A: Well do not be too alarmed about the orange pee some rabbits have a change in pee color for other ...
multiple litters2/3/2009
  Q: Mr. Vallo, your answer in 7/2008 about multiple litters was very helpful as we find ourselves in ...
  A: I was hoping I made it really clear that you need to keep your rabbits seperated I can see this ...
rabbits in cold?12/27/2008
  Q: but i have to get him out of the house because i already have 2 hampsters and a rat... can he sleep ...
  A: If you really must put the rabbit out. It is very important that you keep it away from the wind and ...
Identifying breed12/24/2008
  Q: I'm having a hard time identifying what breed my rabbit is online. He's medium size, brown, upright ...
  A: I cannot identify your rabbit with the info you gave me !. I would bet it is a crossbreed with more ...
Breeding Rabbits12/23/2008
  Q: I have 12 does and 4 bucks. I have never had this problem but I have 4 does that are not taking the ...
  A: Well i wish you the best of luck! We have been competing for years now with our Champpagne D` ...
is my rabbit pregnant or is it false12/23/2008
  Q: i brought a dwarf lop rabbit (Bugz) in feb this year she has really long fur and is so cute lol ...
  A: well you have an interesting story! 1st off I must advise you, Unless you #1 want babies or #2 both ...
Pregnant Rabbit12/22/2008
  Q: My Californian is pregnant for the first time. I do not know how many days its been but i can see ...
  A: Well you have a great eye to see all those babies moving she must be close to having them. If they ...
Rabbits nutrition12/21/2008
  Q: Today one of my rabbits died, so I was very concerned to review their nutrition list. And as I found ...
  A: Well I am sorry that your rabbit has died. I do not know where you got your info about the bread ...
Breeding Rabbits12/18/2008
  Q: I have 12 does and 4 bucks. I have never had this problem but I have 4 does that are not taking the ...
  A: Well you sure plan ahead thats good I can tell you are trying to get some meat pens and if you get ...
8 month old rabbit died this morning12/18/2008
  Q: Why would my happy rabbit just die. We let them have the run of our back yard and they just love it. ...
  A: I am sorry about your loss. I really have no way to tell how your rabbit died. You can try a vet but ...
Mini lop vs. Holland lop vs. Dwarf lop12/17/2008
  Q: I've heard all three terms used to describe various small-ish rabbits, and was wondering what the ...
  A: Good pcture! From the looks of it you have a holland lop they ar esmaller than Mini Lops they ...
bunny question12/16/2008
  Q: I live in N. Idaho where temps have been in the single digits and can get below 0. I see lots of ...
  A: It is good to hear that you are concerned with your rabbits safty. I cannot tell for sure about your ...
Snow Bunnies12/15/2008
  Q: Is there any such thing as a "Snow Bunny"? My 8 year old grand daughter chose this animal to write ...
  A: You can Google snowshoe hare some of the info includes: Physical Characteristics The snowshoe hare ...
rabbit12/15/2008
  Q: My son has a domestic rabbit. It use to use his litter box and then all of a sudden he stopped. He ...
  A: Well I have heard this question about 4 times this year WOW ! it must be a trend!. I do not know ...
I have two questions about rabbit litters12/12/2008
  Q: FirstWho determines number of babies the doe has. Second question? How do I determine if the doe or ...
  A: well the answer as to who determines the # of kits are developed is not that simple. Both parents ...
new rabbits babies12/12/2008
  Q: We have made the mistake and got 5 rabbits. We were told that we had 1 boy and the mom to the other ...
  A: Well you have started off like so many others getting a lot of rabbits all at once. I will start off ...
rabbit rear end12/10/2008
  Q: I neep help. I have a holland lop male rabbit called Eddy Rabbit. I thought he was about 3ish. Over ...
  A: I am sorry to here about eddy rabbit. if you are already contacting a vet I would say he is in good ...
Large Bumps on Bunny's Ears12/9/2008
  Q: I have noticed recently that my Bunny has a couple lumps on his ears. They are growing larger now ...
  A: I really do not want to give you the wrong advise so if indeed it is ear mites you can use olive oil ...
Large Bumps on Bunny's Ears12/9/2008
  Q: I have noticed recently that my Bunny has a couple lumps on his ears. They are growing larger now ...
  A: Well I don`t think I could help you with out looking at your rabbit I would strongly suggest you ...
First time rabbit owner12/7/2008
  Q: Recently, my mom and I have been thinking about getting a pet rabbit for an addition our family. ...
  A: Well I am glad you are getting all the info you need before you get a rabbit. #1 A small breed ...
rabbit information12/4/2008
  Q: my question is 1)how can i know that my female rabbit is pregnant. 2)how can i make a female rabbit ...
  A: I am sorry for your loss. It sounds like the fall killed the rabbit it probably punctured a lung and ...
teeth12/3/2008
  Q: I have my rabbit for more than 2 years but his teeth became very long. I took him to the doctor and ...
  A: Well it sounds like your rabbit has what is called Malclusion it may have been due to an injury like ...
rabbit information12/2/2008
  Q: my question is 1)how can i know that my female rabbit is pregnant. 2)how can i make a female rabbit ...
  A: Well I will answer as many questions as I can. as clearly as I can. #1 You will have to eithr know ...
Breed Identification12/2/2008
  Q: I just adopt a rabbit, but I am not sure what is the breed of my little rabbit. Can I know how do ...
  A: From th elooks of the picture it is a cross breed. Until it gets mature it will be hard to tell what ...
Breeding Rabbits12/1/2008
  Q: Can a doe be bred while already being pregnant?
  A: Well the answer is complicated a doe will accept a buck while she is already pregnant but she should ...
dutch rabbits11/30/2008
  Q: How can I get my rabbit to stop chewing up the carpet? I don't keep her in a cage she has free run ...
  A: Well you can not stop them from doing what they do naturally . You see rabbits teeth grow at all ...
DEATH11/30/2008
  Q: HOW DID MY RABBIT DIE ONE MORNING HE WAS HAPPY AS A BUNNY I WENT THAT NIGHT HE WAS AS SOLID AS A ...
  A: I am so sorry about your loss. I just lost a great show rabbit the same way. With no sign of injury. ...
moving of kits11/30/2008
  Q: Our Dutch doe had a litter of 4 kits. They are 1 week old. Today, I took a stick and moved the ...
  A: well 24 hrs may be a long time at this point the kit may be too weak to eat like the others you may ...
Sick 10 month male flemish cross rabbit11/29/2008
  Q: I have a 10 month old male rabbit who has been unwell for over two weeks.I believe I may have ...
  A: Well you sure have been on top of things and the vet may have been right on the liver problem. It ...
my new rescue rabbit!11/28/2008
  Q: my new rescue rabbit has to wear a lampshade like collar for a while and is struggling to get to her ...
  A: Well all I would do is take off the collar & let her eat then put it back on you may be able to feed ...
moving of kits11/28/2008
  Q: Our Dutch doe had a litter of 4 kits. They are 1 week old. Today, I took a stick and moved the ...
  A: Helllo Donna! Well your rabbit did not move them herself ( rabbits are not like cats or dogs as ...
rabbits11/27/2008
  Q: Are white rabbits, with blue eyes deaf? I have heard this about cats, and my rabbit seems to be ...
  A: Well Thats an old wives tale. The eye color and deafness is not a trait of rabbits or cats. As for ...
rabbits11/27/2008
  Q: how do rabbits be clean when they come from their burrows?
  A: Well Rabbits do not build up static electricity when they are on the ground thus their fur does not ...
netherland dwarfs11/25/2008
  Q: I just wondered if you knew anything about netherland dwarfs. I'm told that they can have serious ...
  A: Well they sometimes have teeth problems but it is more of a genetic problem and it can be breed out ...
Rabbit being left alone with visits11/25/2008
  Q: I will be taking a 3 week trip in a few weeks and I am debating weather to take my cat with me on ...
  A: I think you rabbit will be just fine! The rabbit sitter should be enough of a brief visit to ...
Leo, my baby girl bunny11/25/2008
  Q: I found this site, somehow. So, my neighbor was giving away bunnies. I saw 2 babies, 6 wks old with ...
  A: Well You sure have your hands full. first off your bunny should get enough excersise in her cage ...
rabbits11/21/2008
  Q: How do rabbits communicate?
  A: Well I do not speak Rabbit but I would speculate that they communicate by smelling and by thumping ...
Mini Lops ( Death )11/21/2008
  Q: We have 2 mini lops, sisters about 2 1/2 years old in a hutch with a large run outside, plenty of ...
  A: I am sorry to here about your loss. Unfortunatly I do not have enough Info. about you rabbit ...
baby rabbits11/18/2008
  Q: I have two bunnies, one female and one male. I got the female from a shelter and thought she was ...
  A: You need to remove the Male Rabbit Right now. He will hurt them maybe not now but he will. And from ...
genetics11/18/2008
  Q: breeding a cal. doe to a black new zealand and all I ever get is black babies. Why not some ...
  A: Well I am suprised you have not got any Cal`s . The Black Gene is the dominant trait in all Rabbits, ...
Dutch rabbit breeding 'accident'11/18/2008
  Q: Well, to start this complicated problem I'd ahve to describe my rabbits. I have a Dutch doe named ...
  A: Well I am glad Oreo is OK! I would not be worried about Rabies! You do need to keep the bites clean ...
I want to get a rabbit but...11/17/2008
  Q: I want to get a Flemish giant as I am attracted to their size and supposed docile temperament. I ...
  A: Hey there Danielle! Well most all feeds have some kind of minerals they are obtained in some form ...
I want to get a rabbit but...11/17/2008
  Q: I want to get a Flemish giant as I am attracted to their size and supposed docile temperament. I ...
  A: Well I am glad you are doing some research 1st some people jump right into raising a rabbit and do ...
poorly loop ear 18 month old bunny11/16/2008
  Q: could she have had a stroke? should i take her to the vets
  A: Becky I am sorry it took me so long to reply I have been out all day. As for your rabbit It sounds ...
Dutch rabbit breeding 'accident'11/15/2008
  Q: Well, to start this complicated problem I'd ahve to describe my rabbits. I have a Dutch doe named ...
  A: Actually it's not very likely because they have different numbers of chromosomes and aren't that ...
first litter11/14/2008
  Q: My rabbit is 6 months old and on Wednesday gave birth to 7 babies, by Thursday morning all of the ...
  A: Well the cold weather is probably the reason they died. Baby rabbits are born hairless and have no ...
preagnancy11/13/2008
  Q: I have 2 bunnies. I think they are around 5 months old.One is a boy and the other is a girl. I've ...
  A: There is a good possibility she is pregnant!. I suggest you remove the buck (BOY) and remember 30 ...
californian doe due to kindle11/12/2008
  Q: Ms. Lodi is 9 months old. This will be the second time I bred her. First litter; she gave birth to ...
  A: well I am glad to here you are really on top of your does health and know so much about her ...
previously litter trained, now going all over11/10/2008
  Q: I have an almost 2 year old male house rabbit. Not neutered. He is housed in a 3 level ferret cage. ...
  A: Well I am at a loss as to why your rabbit has had a sudden change in behaivor. you state he is 2 ...
Immaculate conception11/8/2008
  Q: I was given a male2 year old chichilla rabbit who had never bred and a 7 yearold female lop.Iwas ...
  A: Well what a situation. I can tell you that after a doe has babies she is already ready to breed ...
dwarf rabbit11/8/2008
  Q: I would like to have an indoor companion rabbit. My mother is not very mobile and would be able to ...
  A: Well you are doing the right thing by asking about a good indoor breed. I dwarf is small but can be ...
about breeding11/8/2008
  Q: Here's myMy female rabbit gave birth to 8 bunnies...after we gave all the bunnies away....she didn't ...
  A: Well your rabbit may be bred already, If they have been together for 3 weeks you may have babies ...
mini lop age11/7/2008
  Q: I was wondering what the average life expectency of a mini lop is? ANSWER: Hello Kirsten! Well that ...
  A: Well thanks for the follow up. I would say it is possible the longest reported rabbit life span is ...
about breeding11/7/2008
  Q: Here's myMy female rabbit gave birth to 8 bunnies...after we gave all the bunnies away....she didn't ...
  A: Well some times does are not ready to breed and they come in to heat 2 times a month some times ...
Rabbit Insurance & Bonding11/6/2008
  Q: I have three rabbits: 2 girls 1 boy. My boy rabbit annoys one of my girl rabbits because he is ...
  A: Well I do not know of any insurance that will cover that! Are you trying to breed for show rabbits ...
hair11/6/2008
  Q: my bunnys hair is all stuck together under her neck, i have pics, have tried to wsa it out but the ...
  A: It seems like your rabbit has a dewlap and its fur gets wet as it drinks water and this has happened ...
mini lop age11/6/2008
  Q: I was wondering what the average life expectency of a mini lop is?
  A: Well that is a really hard question ! there are a lot of factors involved in the life of a rabbit. ...
does/babies11/6/2008
  Q: I have some cali's that have just had kits, it is their first litters. 3 out of 4 didn't build nests ...
  A: Sorry to hear about your problems. Many things can factor in to lost kits. 1-tempature 2-other ...
problems with my female lop11/6/2008
  Q: in the last few months she has had two litters the first one she had 4 babies and refused to feed ...
  A: Well I will say that you really need to have two seperate hutches for your rabbits. The pet store ...
gender11/5/2008
  Q: I purchased my Holland lop baby from a breeder and it was to be a doe. Now, however we've had her 4 ...
  A: It is common for a doe to act like a buck when she is mature and ready to be bred. I assume she is ...
Nestbox11/3/2008
  Q: I have some 18 day old kits. Is it a good idea to take out the fur and give them alfalfa hay? ...
  A: There is no need to remove the fur it is Natural insulation. they may be chewing on everything but ...
rabbit11/2/2008
  Q: We bought a baby rabbit wed. I do not see any poop in cage. ??? Is eating very little. I can feel ...
  A: Well I know you should find some soon. The rabbits will eat their droppings in the morning this is ...
hutch10/30/2008
  Q: I purchased a rabbit hutch from Petsmart for my bunny. It is made out of cedar wood. Do you think ...
  A: Well I know many people who believe that Cedar shavings are Toxic but they are not deadly they ...
Rabbit not 'walking' on rear end10/30/2008
  Q: I had a buck that passed away not to long ago that seemed to have problems with his rear end (i.e. ...
  A: Well it is not uncommon for a rabbit to have its legs broken while in the nest box and at that young ...
Sallander vs Sable Point vs Sable Point Agouti10/30/2008
  Q: My mini lops recently had a litter and I am unsure of the colour of one of the babies. I believe it ...
  A: Welll you have a good question and I believe you are correct about the sable Pt having the white ...
Rabbit with left side problems10/29/2008
  Q: I sure hope you can hekp - I will try and make it to the point. We bougha a mixed breedd bun fromt ...
  A: Well it is not uncommon for a rabbit to have its legs broken while in the nest box and at that young ...
2wks old mini rex's die suddenly10/28/2008
  Q: Our Castor doe gave birth to 5 kits and so far has been a good first time mom. Today 2 wks and 1 day ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your loss! I am thinking the water shortage could have been the problem but ...
My bunny10/27/2008
  Q: Can my bunny eat aspen bedding? Everytime i put Aspen bedding in her cage, she starts eating it. Is ...
  A: Your bunny should be OK after eating the aspen bedding. they should not get it as the only feed ...
Baby bunnies10/27/2008
  Q: How soon can I find home's my bunnies babes.
  A: Good question! Most Bunnies can be taken away from their mamma`s at the age of 6 weeks it would be ...
Rabbit food10/26/2008
  Q: My daughter didnt tell me she needed rabbit food, Can I give him some dry cat food for today? No one ...
  A: Sorry I did not get you rquestion till late I was out all day with the rabbits( your know the clean ...
Dutch rabbits - outdoor hutches10/25/2008
  Q: I would like confirmation of how to care for Dutch rabbits in the winter. We moved 2 Dutch rabbits ...
  A: well you have a good question ! Where are you located? does it get below 0 for many days ? Normally ...
2 yr old lion head rabbit with big appetite recently10/22/2008
  Q: It is fall and Bunnie's appetite has increasely immensely. he is always hungry. Is this normal or is ...
  A: well during the fall & winter rabbits will naturally eat more its their body trying to store more ...
type of rabbit10/22/2008
  Q: My husband brought the kids a rabbit home from a store where they are slaughtered and sold for meat. ...
  A: Well congrate on your new pet. from what you described it sounds like you have a dwarf cross if the ...
rabbit10/22/2008
  Q: what would you say do you think the vet is right
  A: Unfourtunatly you vet is right if your bunny has a broken back it will live for a while but will not ...
Netherland dwarf Breeders10/21/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you could provide me with a list of breeders near the Toronto area. I am looking ...
  A: I think you can find a list of breeders at this web site you may have to surf a little but there ...
rabbit7/12/2008
  Q: I have know idea what breed my rabbit is and there is this thing stuck there his butt... it's not a ...
  A: Well you can go to this web site and see if you can find a pic of your rabbit it will have every ...
male rabbit problem !7/10/2008
  Q: I have a one 1/2 year old male rabbit, David, who seems very healthy. He's never had any health ...
  A: I do not think you need to be alarmed they seem normal except the dark red color. If it really is a ...
Chocolate Dutch Rabbit7/10/2008
  Q: I have a male Chocolate Dutch rabbit that is about 1 year old. The brown fur on his back and hind ...
  A: Well I have a few thoughts about your Choc Dutch. 1st off you can keep you rabbit out of direct ...
Kidney Disease in Rabbits7/9/2008
  Q: My rabbit is 7 years old. She had a blood test recently and the vet informed us that her BUN and ...
  A: Well I am sorry to hear about your rabbit. I am amazed that it is 7yrs old thats good you have been ...
Rabbit Fractured leg recovery7/9/2008
  Q: My buuny minnie broke her hind leg 4 months ago, we took her to a night vet who said there was ...
  A: I am sorry for all the struggles your rabbit has gone through. Unfourtunatly I can`t answer your ...
What kind of rabbit do I have?7/6/2008
  Q: My male rabbit,Wilbert has a plain white coat,blue eyes with a dot in the middle and around his eye ...
  A: I don bot have enough info about your rabbit how big is it how much does it weigh? if its is full ...
Rabbit with hairloss7/4/2008
  Q: I have a female rabbit that stays outside in a large walk in pen with my chickens. Today when I went ...
  A: I hope your bunny is doing OK ! If the bumps get worst you may need to take your bunny in to a vet. ...
My Rabbit7/3/2008
  Q: I have read in books that when rabbits rub their chin on an object it's their territory,and ...
  A: Well each rabbit is different I cannot tell you with 100% that your rabbit just likes to be rubbed I ...
double pregnancy7/3/2008
  Q: my dwarf rabbit had her first litter, 4 babbies 2-3 days ago, last night i was not sure that she ...
  A: I am sorry for your loss. I have been raising rabbits for many many years and have never had a ...
My rabbit just died.7/3/2008
  Q: I came back home today and i went to feed my rabbit when i saw him lying on the ground (we don't ...
  A: I am so sorry for your loss. I just recenlty lose a doe who was special to me. Right now I an very ...
my rabbit has just given birth7/2/2008
  Q: i didn't know she was pregnant and I'm not sure what i should be doing now they are here. thanks for ...
  A: Well congrats` I guess? well all you need to do is keep the doe out of the heat. and make sure she ...
What is the best pet rabbit?6/9/2008
  Q: My son is 2 years old, very smart, very responsible and we wanted to get him 2 dwarf dutch rabbits. ...
  A: well 2 yrs is young for the responsibility of a pet rabbit. I would recommend you only get 1 rabbit ...
Rabbit Labor6/9/2008
  Q: When we went out to check our female bunny yesterday morning (6/8), we found fur all over inside her ...
  A: Well it sounds like your rabbit is in the eairly stages of labor. I am sorry it has taken me so long ...
Rabbits & hares6/8/2008
  Q: Is it possible to cross breed a rabbit with a hare safely. How can you tell the difference between a ...
  A: The ansewr to your question is NO they have different genes. they may mate but the young will not ...
rabbit6/8/2008
  Q: She seems phyically fine and runs round full of life and she was at the vet two weeks ago for her ...
  A: Well its normal for some breeds to grow at different rates especially in dwarfs if your vet ha ...
bunny babies6/7/2008
  Q: my bunny is about 8 months old and i would like to breed her with a bunny that is about 3 years old ...
  A: Well yes you can breed the two together. Its hard to tell you how to sex the rabbits its not hard ...
rabbit breeds6/7/2008
  Q: Can a rex rabbit breed with a new zealand rabbit?
  A: The answer is yes! they can I would stay with all white crosses. remember the New Zealand is a meat ...
what breed is my bunny?6/6/2008
  Q: My bunny use to weigh somewhere around like 18 pounds when he was younger now hes almost 9 and is ...
  A: well if you did not heve a typo and your rabbit weighed 18 lbs before and now only weighs 9 lbs he ...
my bunnie is loosing a lot of hair6/6/2008
  Q: i found this baby bunny a few weeks ago and it seems healthy but today i picked it up and its back ...
  A: Well it is normal for pet rabbits to loose hair its called MOLT. it usually happens twice a year ...
bunnies6/5/2008
  Q: i found a wild bunnie nest because my dog hurt the mom so we took them in. i dont know what sex they ...
  A: well I hate to tell you bad news but if the babies are still small like if their eyes are not open ...
rabbit6/4/2008
  Q: hey I have a 6yr old english rabbit and he has lost his appetite and wont drink, which has caused ...
  A: Well it seems your rabbit has a cold that would be the good news but if this presists it probably in ...
Rabbit not using litter box.6/2/2008
  Q: My rabbit does not want to pee in her litter box, she does it everywhere but the litter box, I might ...
  A: Well it sounds like you have tried every thing. Your rabbit seems like it does not go in the same ...
breeding6/2/2008
  Q: can you share with me the life line of a bunnies and what needs to be at each age. things like after ...
  A: First off congrats on the litter what breed do you have? As for your questions the gestation ...
Rabbits/ Bunnies6/2/2008
  Q: I need to know many things for a Science/ Ela project. I am researching bunnies..and really don't ...
  A: Go to www.arba.net for more info you can find more help there keep looking on line all you ...
please HELP!6/2/2008
  Q: i don't know what breed my rabbit is? he is a sort of sandy brown colour with black/dark brown bits ...
  A: Well i really need more info to give you a difinate answer but what you have described is a ...
my baby bunny6/1/2008
  Q: i have a baby bunny that fits in my hand. the other batch of bunnys the mother had got eatin or died ...
  A: Well I hope you rbaby rabbit is doing OK . You will have to bottle feed it for about 30 days or ...
Rabbit labor...5/31/2008
  Q: Help! My rabbit has already made a nest and everything but we don't know how to tell when she is ...
  A: well if your rabbits is in labor she probably has had them already. I am sorry it took so long to ...
runaway rabbit!5/30/2008
  Q: Hey Dan, My female lop Dusty has escaped into our 8 acre paddock! it is surrounded by a brick wall ...
  A: well Iam sorry you rabbit has escaped. This must be hard. I don not think she will be able to jump ...
dwarf rabbit5/29/2008
  Q: I recently bought a 7 week dwarf rabbit. I took him to get immunised and it seems that after the ...
  A: Well did the vet give the shot in the ear? That is unusal if he did. You may want to ask who ever ...
Behavior Issues5/28/2008
  Q: I have two Holland lops that are indoor and outdoor rabbits. One female and one male. Lately, our ...
  A: well your rabbits sound like they are mature and the buck wants or has already bred her the bucks ...
what sex are my baby rabbits?5/28/2008
  Q: we recently looked up about how to tell the sex of a baby rabbit and were sure out two 6 week old ...
  A: well thats a good question it is hard to tell the difference when they are still young it takes ...
MINI REX5/27/2008
  Q: MY 11 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER HAS A DWARF MINI REX FEMALE ABOUT ONE YEAR OLD. SHE HAS BEEN INDOORS ALL ...
  A: Well it really sounds like your rabbit is making a nest you are positive she is not bred? If you are ...
Rabbit.5/27/2008
  Q: I was just wondering how long can pet rabbits can servive without water.Because i let my pet Rabbit ...
  A: Cool Name! Well you have a good question. Rabbits need water all day long they need it to stay cool ...
New Pets5/27/2008
  Q: I had a rabbit when I was a child that lived to the age of 12!, and we have now just bought 2 baby ...
  A: well I think its great you agreed to provide your children with pet rabbits. Thats how I got ...
i am getting a bunny and i need tips.! plz answer!5/26/2008
  Q: my name is Christina and i don't know if i can get a bunny now. The reason is that im afraid that if ...
  A: Well it is good that you are concerned about the welfare of you rabbit in the future. Without ...
New Babies5/26/2008
  Q: I have dwarf rabbits and my doe had three babies this morning. The buck is in the cage with her and ...
  A: Well 1st off congrats on the new litter. Next Off you need to remove the buck from that cage. He may ...
Whats happening!!!5/25/2008
  Q: Well my friend breeds bunnies so I don't have very many questions but what I would like to know is: ...
  A: Well most of the time does are the ones that get aggressive, and mostly after they have been bred. ...
breeding5/25/2008
  Q: my rabbits R mating i think and shes making a big nest in her hutch and pulling her hair every where ...
  A: Well To answer your question I would have to exam your rabbit and feel for babies unfourtantly I ...
Holland Lop labor question5/24/2008
  Q: My Holland Lop had 6 babies early this morning (found them at 6 am but might have been born a lot ...
  A: Well I think Your doe is done having babies 6 babies is alot for a holland lop. I can`t imagne her ...
2 month rabbit5/22/2008
  Q: I bought a 2 month old albino ??(white fur/red eyes) rabbit yaeterday.I am feeding him with ...
  A: Well 8 week old rabbits should be weaned already. this happens at 6 weeks. Furthermore no one should ...
Dwarf Rabbit misscarried5/20/2008
  Q: I went and checked on my dwarf rabbit yesterday (19/5/08) and when I tipped her up there was a ...
  A: I am sorry to her about all your problems. I want you to know that rabbits usually only take about ...
mini lop ears5/20/2008
  Q: I have just started breeding my mini lops and was curious as to when my youngsters ears will lop ...
  A: well good question because they should already be loosing control of their ears. I have 3 Holland ...
baby rabbit5/19/2008
  Q: i bought a baby rabbit on sat i think she is about 6 weeks old when i got home today i noticed she ...
  A: I am sorry about your rabbit. there is something you can do ASAP. give your rabbit 1/2 gatorade and ...
My new Holland Lop rabbit5/19/2008
  Q: Ok I have a few questions. 1. Is using towels as lining for a rabbit cage ok if the bunny is ...
  A: Well you have some good questions. I would not use towels because the rabbit will start pulling and ...
Dry ears5/18/2008
  Q: my rabbit has dry ears what can i do for her ?
  A: Well its not a bad thing for your rabbit to have dry ears. Rabbits cool down their body temp. ...
Birth of baby rabbits5/18/2008
  Q: About four days ago, my rabbit gave birth to 4 kits. The morning that we discovered the babies we ...
  A: Well I an sorry for your loss it is hard to loose a small helpless baby even when you try so hard ...
Rabbit care5/18/2008
  Q: I have recently bought a dwarf lop rabbit it is around 6-8 weeks old. I am wondering at what age i ...
  A: Well your rabbit is still pretty young. just the right time to be weaned from its mother. your ...
unexplained death5/18/2008
  Q: It is with both a very heavy heart and a great amount of confusion that I am writing to you. I have ...
  A: I am truly sorry for you loss. I have been there before just last month with 2 different rabbits and ...
Holland lop colors/breeding5/18/2008
  Q: I was wondering what colors of Holland lops bred to a sable point Holland lop would be most likely ...
  A: Well I hope you rrabbit is doing OK today. As far as color breeding goes the hollads are very crazy. ...
??5/17/2008
  Q: today i bought a Netherland dwarf buck from a small animal swap at the local fairgrounds. i saw this ...
  A: well I hope your rabbit is doing ok today. I dont have much to go on. But I do know that soft ...
rabbits- urgent5/17/2008
  Q: SO I CAN SELL THEM THANK YOU. LOVE MARIA
  A: Well I am sorry you have to sell your rabbit. I do not have enough Info to help you out. I do not ...
baby rabbit5/16/2008
  Q: I am the proud "grandma" of a 1 1/2 month old baby rabbit. It seems to sleep all of the time. Is ...
  A: Congrats it is so great to have babies we have them all the time and it is still fun to check them ...
cage recommendation & wild rabbit question5/16/2008
  Q: We've had a house bun for about 2 years (he was an outside rabbit that the neighbors "set free") but ...
  A: Well is off I hope your rabbit is doing Ok. I think you should try the new cage again your rabbit ...
I found a baby rabbit...5/16/2008
  Q: So me and my friend found a baby rabbit our in the yard. and it looks like its blind. but i don't ...
  A: Well MYO ! It sound like you foung a wild baby rabbit and if its eyes were still shut it is only a ...
Rabbit Ear Mites5/15/2008
  Q: A couple months ago my rabbit had symptoms of ear mites. we treated them ourselves and they went ...
  A: Well I hope you rabbit is going to be OK. Ear mite is a problem that get worst as it progresses. You ...
My pet rabbit behavier5/15/2008
  Q: I have a mini lop pet rabbit approximately 4 months old, living with me in the home. She is making ...
  A: Well the sounds your rabbit is making are normal sounds. But they mostly make them when they are ...
deformity5/15/2008
  Q: my rabbit is a large flop eared doe (mixed color)mostly white and butterscotch, i mixed her with a ...
  A: Well I am sorry for all the hardship you and your rabbit are going through. I think that some times ...
rabbits5/15/2008
  Q: well, i was at school and i came home and i went outside and i found my rabbit dead in its cage and ...
  A: Well Lauren ! I am so sorry for your loss, It really hurts I know I have lost some very special ...
nest boxes5/14/2008
  Q: i have a female rabbit that is due to have babies around the 31 of may. im going to put the nesting ...
  A: Well you are right about putting in the nest box in early I would put it in 2 days early just in ...
help please5/14/2008
  Q: my rabbit had 2 babies 7 weeks ago,and today shes just had 8 babies. shall i remove the older ones ...
  A: Well the first litter was born 7 weeks ago they should be ready to be weanen anyway this should be ...
my mini rex is not giving birth5/14/2008
  Q: I have a mini Rex that has pulled her fur 3 days ago but hasn't delivered her kits yet, but she ...
  A: Well I don`t know all the facts. Is this her first litter? You said it happened before did she ever ...
baby bunny not gaining weight5/14/2008
  Q: I have 1 male Himalayan (also known as californian) rabbit. I bred him with my doe. she delkvered ...
  A: I hope your baby bunny is doing better today. You are so good to work so hard on saving this baby, ...
help please5/13/2008
  Q: my rabbit was on the garden today and she was diging a hole. my other rabbit which is a boy went ...
  A: I hope you rabbit is back to its old self. I don`t have enough information to really know why she ...
New Rabbitry Ideas5/13/2008
  Q: We plan on moving them out to our garage sometime this summer. Our biggest worries are keeping the ...
  A: Well first off I do not know how big a barn you plan on building but you have to remember rabbits ...
RABBITS5/12/2008
  Q: I was wondering if it is o.k. to give a rabbit fruit loops as a treat once or twice a day if not ...
  A: Well I think its great you are giving your rabbits treats. however rabbits tend not to digest human ...
Pregnant?5/8/2008
  Q: My bunny just met up with another bunny and when we put them together he humped her head first then ...
  A: Well I assume you are ready for your rabbit to have babies! The more common practice is to introduce ...

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