I'm getting a holland lop bunny soon and the bunny is around 3 months old. I'm purchasing the sherwood baby bunny pellets but what type of hay should I purchase and how much hay should i give my bun?
2nd cutting timothy hay is usually well-accepted by most bunnies. Small Pet Select is a great place to buy a sampler box to try out the different types with your bunny. I would free-feed hay at all times. mbsy.co/q97PB
I have 2 3 pound rabbits living together. Right now they share about 2 cups of veggies a day, 2 tablespoons of pellets mixed with a tablespoon of herb mix... and of course unlimited hay. Is there anything I should change?
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops Ok thank you so much! Also should I have a bowl/and or hay feeder with hay at all times? Or keep the hay in the litter box?
At the beginning of the video I thought wow that's expensive and a lot of work but then I saw those sweet fluffy bunnies eating all that delicious food and I thought that makes it worth it
this week has been one of the most stressful and worrying weeks of my life - but this video put a huge smile on my face. thank you for loving your bunnies so much and sharing them with us!
I thought this was going to be one of those “did you really think I would do it” challenge when she ate it but nope... girl put the whole thing in her mouth lmao
As a fellow breeder, I enjoy watching and respect the level of care that you provide to your rabbits. I try my best... I wish the Sherwood was available in my area!
The mom and the little baby that are shown in the second clip are adorable! I'm in love with all of your rabbits😍 My Holland lop doe just had 7 babies yesterday! I can't wait till they get all fluffy and start coming out of the nest box☺️❤️
I love Sherwood! Thank you so much for showing it in this video! 4 Months ago, when I started researching about bunnies, I found this video. I was already watching your channel and that made me want a Holland lop! She's a free-roam female 5 months old ( about to switch her to Sherwood adult professional) You helped me find the best rabbit pellets EVER! She loves Sherwood so so much.
Thank you VERY much for sharing such an informative and well put together video! I think your advice is very easy to follow, and loved seeing what goes into your bunnies diets =) Have a nice day!
i die for the mom and the baby bunny, the pattern on their foreheads are so cute! and i can just imagine them cuddled up next to eachother when they sleep 😘
I have four dwarf rabbits that live outdoors together. I started the year with one and now I am up to four but I am loving the Holland Lops. I think they might be the next breed I try but that will be in about 10 years or so, ha ha. They are too cute!! Bunnies are wonderful pets! Thanks for sharing your experiences and advice and I am super jealous of your barn. How amazing!
I agree with the hay online thing. Although, I would recommend checking it what you have local because I buy my hay locally and it's as green and fragrant as oxbow hay, which I used to buy but it became too expensive and I love this alternative.
One of the best ways to find the producers of premium quality hay in your area is to check out who has won the awards in the hay categories at your state fair. Here at the Kansas State Fair, the samples have even been tested for protein content.
We have been giving Manapro . Eather way, we have been giving our rabbits Manapro since our daughters first bunny 8 years ago. I was told oats are only good for babys. I agree with you on Hay. The fresher the better. I found that our dumpings from changing the rabbits house sprouting in the spot it is dumped. I let it get about 6 inches and harvest it as a fresh treat. fresh dandylion greens are best when young. One treat my bunny really loves is willow leaves and young twigs. Your bunnys will LOVE you if you give them fresh willow leaves. Silver willow isnt as popular with them
Why do people thumbs down on RUclips when they could they cou,d just tell people what's wrong? Jeez, people sometimes no wonder Facebook doesn't allow that option.
Hi! I live on a farm so my dad gives me hay to feed my bunnies it is a slough hay is that ok to feed a bunny? Also i got some rolled oats but they do not look like yours.. where did you get your rolled oats from?
i use burgess oregano pellets for adult rabbit, is it hay based pellet? is it good? and i used oxbow young rabbit pellet when my bunnies were 3-6months old. now they're 7 months old.
Thank you. We have just switched our neutered mix breed and 2mo old polish to Sherwood. As soon as I opened the bag I new it was very different than our previous Blue Seal 16!! The baby was on it before but our older is getting used to it. He eats a ton of hay anyways and its only been a few days. We also are excited about your Farmer Dave recommendation as I wanted to get better wood chews than Pet stores have here. They love chewing anything and everything! I agree on soy. We feed our egg layers a soy free since I am too sensitive to soy so made sense my bunnies not having that crap. And I never realized the other extras that were in previous feed.
LOL - I think those are a set of Pyrex bowls like these: www.amazon.com/Pyrex-6-Piece-Glass-Storage-12-Piece/dp/B01BCUTB5G/ref=pd_sbs_79_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01BCUTB5G&pd_rd_r=CN5FKR59Y94D576KP6HK&pd_rd_w=EVokb&pd_rd_wg=LfKXg&psc=1&refRID=CN5FKR59Y94D576KP6HK
I have not eaten Oxbow, but if you send me a sample, I'll give it a go. LOL, just kidding. The newest Oxbow - Garden something - seems to be the best, as I believe it is free of soy, wheat, and fillers, but Sherwood is still cheaper and higher in fiber (can be purchased in bulk too). I definitely think Oxbow is the best bunny food that is available readily in stores.
Good idea. Their favorite toys by far are cardboard boxes and paper towel/toilet paper tubes stuffed with hay. They also have plastic wiffle balls, balls with bells, Knot Nibblers, pine cones, and fleece fabric. When we have apple branches, we give them those too and they go nuts - just don't give them pesticide-treated apple branches.
I love you videos and your bunnies are beautiful. I love your cat Paisley she is a charmer. I wish I could have bunnies but I am allergic unfortunately. I like your videos because they are so informative. Your house is lovely.
Thanks for the feeding tips! Our bunny, Bo, got gastric stasis a few years ago, so we are very careful with what we feed him now. Thankfully, we noticed at that time that he wasn't behaving properly and got him to the Animal ER in a hurry! I think his problem was eating too much alfalfa hay. We switched to timothy which helped. We also regulate how often and the amount we feed him. He LOVES the dandelion greens and begs for them in the mornings and evenings. I was wondering what else I could give him from the yard, and will perhaps try some of the plantain herb. What was the packaged salad mix you were using again? (I'm hearing impaired, and sometimes the RUclips voice recognition captioning doesn't work well.) Thanks!
If you don't spray your yard with pesticides, you probably have quite a bit of plantain. You can always harvest, rinse, and dry it as well, as the bunnies love it crunchy too. The tub of salad mix was organic spring mix. Kale, romaine, and leaf lettuces are all great greens for bunnies. :)
I have been using Purina rabbit chow for my rabbit's whole life (she's nearly five years). Not sure if I should try and switch or how I would even go about doing that. What do you suggest?
Hi! I recently found out that some bunnies I adopted dislike eating veggies. They will pick at some but don't even eat the lettuce. How would you recommend getting them to like eating the veg?
Hmm, I have never had that issue. My first thought is to try feeding leafy greens before feeding pellets so they are hungry. Plus, veggies digest faster and should really be fed first anyhow. Secondly, are they on a pellet that is full of fillers and sweeteners like molasses that makes them want to eat more and get stuffed?
my bunny gets soft poos when they eat fresh food but one of them now has bladder sludge from lack of greens I think I guess the trick is accept the soft poos whilst working up to more greens ?
I couldn't afford it with the extra shipping either, I'm sorry. Perhaps you can examine the brands available to you and find one that is a bit more natural.
Thank you so much. I didnt know what kind of food to get. I have a jersy wooly bunny and her name is Cleo she's all white with grey ears and black eyelashes. Shes the cutest thing ever. I just got her a couple of days ago. Do you recommend me feeding her the same thing as you do, even if she is a different breed?
Hello, I am also a rabbit farm in Ohio. I've been looking to switch food and cages but they are all so expensive so if you have any replicas to the food and cages let me know.
@@HooksHollands I know this is one year late but in future you could use 'Xyla' which means 'wood-dweller' or 'of the wooded land'....it also means 'Dream'
Thanks, I actually saw that on Amazon recently and was pleasantly surprised, but I didn't purchase it because it only is available in the 3lb size and is only 12% protein (a little too low for my Hollands). Modesto Milling sells their organic bunny pellets in 50 pound bags, so I may try that or just stick with Sherwood. Thank you though. :)
OMG! U just put a scoop of rabbit food in your mouth! Ok I'm convinced lol! Do you have any opinion about Oxbow or Small Pet Select pellets? I'm scared to ask about Small World Pellets.
I have never tasted any other pellets. :) My personal opinion is not in favor of any pellets that contain soy or soy bi-products as well as cheap fillers or sweeteners. I think Oxbow has a new one without soy, but the price is comparable with Sherwood.
@@HooksHollands Thank you! I could not find a single pellet at the pet store that fit the criteria the rabbit community put out. Sherwood's definitely does and is way cheaper than small pet select!
Soy is difficult for them to digest and can turn into bad bacteria in the gut, and their urine will be stinkier due to the protein being dumped. Here is more in-depth information: sherwoodpethealth.com/#whyalfalfa
Hey! First off I wanted to say I love your channel and greatly admire how much time and effort you put in with your buns, your day is completely packed! I really hope, even if on rare occassion, your able to get a small break and have someone come in and care for your buns for the weekend so you can go on vacation. I felt bad for you after watching your full day video. I do have a question though and one you probably have heard before; would you say Sherwood is better than Oxbow, have you tried both? I use Oxbow young rabbit food and Garden Select Adult but Garden Select does not have a big size so Im running out a lot. Thank you for any advice! :3
I do get away for a few days once a year thanks to my wonderful parents caring for the bunnies. :) I have never used Oxbow, but I usually don't recommend it other than possibly the new formula without soy. Like you said, it doesn't come in bulk though, so Sherwood in bulk is actually cheaper and definitely fresh.
Sounds good thank you. I listened to what you said about soy...and one of mine has digestive issues (loose stole) so I switched him to their new formula which use to be their digestive health formula. I may transition them over though would be nice to save the money as well. Im glad you get a few days off though at least once in a while, thank you for sharing your buns with us all :) it brings me a lot of happiness to see them.
I have a 9 week old Netherlands Dwarf and she will not eat any pellets. The breeder that we purchased her from only fed her pellets. We offer her an endless supply of Timothy Hay, fresh organic greens, and her pellets. She has not eaten one pellet in 3 weeks. I just ordered the Sherwood Bunny food and it is due to come in next week. If she continues to not eat the pellets, should I pull out some of the hay and fresh greens?
I would probably mix a pinch of raw old-fashioned oats into the pellets to encourage her to eat pellets. Eating hay is most definitely full of fiber and better than nothing, but she is missing a few nutrients. I wouldn't give her more than a thumb-size lettuce/greens leaf daily at that age. You might also want to talk with your vet about your concerns as well as the breeder you bought her from. Good luck!
Hi I was wondering for Holland Lops if you had a fuzzy one like your frosty are the still able to show or is it a DQ and how do they get the fuzzy genes?
Some people show fuzzy Hollands as American Fuzzy Lops, but they can't be shown as Hollands. Fuzzy genes are recessive, so if two non-fuzzy parents carry it, some of the babies will be fuzzy. It's annoying as a breeder, but I believe Angora was introduced into the Holland gene pool when the breed originated in order to improve the fur condition. It's frustrating as a breeder, but they are adorable pets for people that have the time to groom every couple days.
What are your thoughts on Oxbow pellets? I've seen a lot of breeders that recommend buying it before bringing home your bunny. I haven't seen you mention that brand though so I'm just curious.
I'm getting a bunny I chose to get a doe because I researched that bucks spray their pee everywhere which one do you recommend? Please comment back and I love watching your videos too!
Actually, bucks rarely spray unless you have other bunnies right next to their cage or in the area they play. Generally, bucks are a bit more mellow than does once they hit bunny puberty around 4-6 months, so that would be my pick. However, some does are exceptionally friendly and never go through a grumpy phase. Either way, getting the bunny spayed/neutered is key to keeping them from digging, spraying, mounting, and becoming grumpy. Usually around 5-6 months is when vets will perform the surgery. It is easier on bucks than does though. Hope that helps!
Our rabbit refused to eat the sherwood food. We had to mix it in with the purina and then she ate it. The sherwood is very expensive, and we can get Purina show locally. We have new bunny that we may try the Sherwood again. I know it's so much better for them.
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops LIST OF THE INGREDIENTS USED IN THIS FEED: WHEAT SHORTS, DEHYDRATED ALFALFA MEAL, OAT HULLS, GROUND WHEAT, CANOLA MEAL, GROUND OATS, GROUND CORN, SOYAMEAL, LIMESTONE, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, PELLET BINDER, TRACE MINERAL AND VITAMIN PREMIX.
I give my fluppy 2 veggies and a little slice of fruit per day. He's super happy with apple/orange meat/seedless grape/pineapple/peach and other safe fruits, but a little bit is his limit. And he's totally not interested in apple sticks, also doesn't like strawberry😅😅
The only Oxbow food I would use is the Garden Select, as it has no soy. I still prefer Sherwood. I have never tried their hay with my bunnies, but bagged hay is usually not the best quality.
hello one of my little bunnies (one month old) doesnt eat their food i thought maybe she didnt like the smell this second food tho... im worrying for her she is not as sick but just doesnt eat their own food, she didnt eat so we tried to give her oats from our musli and then she ate them if we ourselves make a mix from oat, wheat and barley instead of buy a food would it be okay? btw she also doesnt eat hay or pellet how can i used her to them?
Oh! I didn't know you could let the babies steal nibbles of mommas greens. I always put them in separate areas to give the babies more pellet and mom her greens. I think I'll try this and if babies aren't having gut issues we'll know right
I've never had problems letting the babies have a few nibbles, especially if they are still nursing on mom some to help balance their gut flora. I wouldn't let them have more than a few nibbles though.
Hello! I ordered some pellets from online, and when it came, the bag was torn open, so the pellets had spilled out. Do you think it would be safe to feed them to my bunnies? Thank you for anyone who answers!
If the pellets were loose in the box with the box intact, I would still use them. If the box was torn and pellets exposed, I would probably not use the loose pellets and request a replacement.
Unfortunately, I can't even ship within the United States any longer since the airline stopped allowing bunnies in their cargo program. I never did ship internationally though, I'm sorry.
Hello! I recently got a Holland Lop and I was wondering at what age do you normally have your litter trained? She just turned 6 weeks old (she was way too young when we got her, the breeder wasn't very experienced and he kept her in poor conditions! She was also very sick but now she's much better!) and I put litter box in her cage but she uses her whole cage as a "litter box" even though I but her dropping and paper towels with her urine in there. Is she too young to be litter trained?
Mine are litter trained usually by four weeks, but bunnies are usually pretty quick to learn about where to urinate. I would just keep doing what you're doing, give her a couple litter boxes in the cage corners too. It is also possible that she could have been affected by the previous illness. You might want to check with a vet. Otherwise, just have patience and persevere. Then, when she's old enough, get her spayed, which may help facilitate litter training as well. Good luck!
Hi, I have Holland Lop for a week and I really enjoy your videos; gives me important infos and everything for newbie. Can you tell me what kind of oat do you give your bunnies and what's the brand? Maybe I can look it up and give my bunny too :)
I have never tried rabbit food, maybe I will later! 😂 What is a coloration of rabbit that you would really love to have in one of your litters, but haven't had before?
I definitely wouldn't choose to eat bunny food again, especially if given the choice of that or a cheeseburger, but I did it to prove how fresh and pure it is. Hopefully that point wasn't lost, LOL. :) My goal is to work with chinchilla, squirrel, and chocolate chinchilla Hollands as well as orange/cream/frosty. I have a chin doe, but she has never had a live chin baby so far.
so a woman who has had rabbits for year's told me that she only feeds her rabbits a hand full of Timothy one day once a week and one cup of pellets everyday. I'm very confused because I thought they needed hay everyday and I don't want to tell her she's wrong because her rabbits are healthy and happy. I don't know what to do.
All you can do is care for your bunny, as you'll likely never get someone like that to change their ways. It's not uncommon in the show world to have someone who only feeds pellets or uses hay as a rare treat. It's not a natural bunny diet to not include grass (hay), and unless the pellets have very high fiber, digestive issues are eventually likely.
When I last looked, Oxbow used soybean meal, soybean hulls, wheat middlings, molasses, etc. Plus, the freshness is questionable depending on where you buy it. Sherwood is about the same price and is milled fresh without the "junk" protein like soy. That's just my opinion. :)
I'm getting a holland lop bunny soon and the bunny is around 3 months old. I'm purchasing the sherwood baby bunny pellets but what type of hay should I purchase and how much hay should i give my bun?
2nd cutting timothy hay is usually well-accepted by most bunnies. Small Pet Select is a great place to buy a sampler box to try out the different types with your bunny. I would free-feed hay at all times. mbsy.co/q97PB
I have 2 3 pound rabbits living together. Right now they share about 2 cups of veggies a day, 2 tablespoons of pellets mixed with a tablespoon of herb mix... and of course unlimited hay. Is there anything I should change?
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops Ok thank you so much! Also should I have a bowl/and or hay feeder with hay at all times? Or keep the hay in the litter box?
@@SoniaChaudery both
Hay should be fed unlimitedly
you ate rabbit food. that is some true commitment to those lil fluffers
I have to admit, it wasn't the best vegetarian meal I've ever had, but it tasted grassy. :)
At the beginning of the video I thought wow that's expensive and a lot of work but then I saw those sweet fluffy bunnies eating all that delicious food and I thought that makes it worth it
this week has been one of the most stressful and worrying weeks of my life - but this video put a huge smile on my face. thank you for loving your bunnies so much and sharing them with us!
I thought this was going to be one of those “did you really think I would do it” challenge when she ate it but nope... girl put the whole thing in her mouth lmao
Jacquelynn Holloway i thought she was gonna be like "just kidding that was sunflower seeds" or something haha
Awww! I just picked some dandelion greens and some clovers out the yard and rinsed them for my Moo Moo and she's in heaven! Lol
your bunnies are living princess/prince lives. they're so lucky to have you
Wow I can't believe you just ate that wow lol love your video very informative where do you buy your pellets
Links are in the description. :)
I just got a holland lop today. He is 3months old. These videos have helped me so much.
As a fellow breeder, I enjoy watching and respect the level of care that you provide to your rabbits. I try my best... I wish the Sherwood was available in my area!
The mom and the little baby that are shown in the second clip are adorable! I'm in love with all of your rabbits😍 My Holland lop doe just had 7 babies yesterday! I can't wait till they get all fluffy and start coming out of the nest box☺️❤️
I love Sherwood! Thank you so much for showing it in this video! 4 Months ago, when I started researching about bunnies, I found this video. I was already watching your channel and that made me want a Holland lop! She's a free-roam female 5 months old ( about to switch her to Sherwood adult professional) You helped me find the best rabbit pellets EVER! She loves Sherwood so so much.
Thank you VERY much for sharing such an informative and well put together video! I think your advice is very easy to follow, and loved seeing what goes into your bunnies diets =) Have a nice day!
Your videos are so helpful!!! I'm hoping to adopt two bunnies by the end of summer!
i die for the mom and the baby bunny, the pattern on their foreheads are so cute! and i can just imagine them cuddled up next to eachother when they sleep 😘
Your bunnies are so amazing, love seeing how you are with them all. Your videos are really great
I have four dwarf rabbits that live outdoors together. I started the year with one and now I am up to four but I am loving the Holland Lops. I think they might be the next breed I try but that will be in about 10 years or so, ha ha. They are too cute!! Bunnies are wonderful pets! Thanks for sharing your experiences and advice and I am super jealous of your barn. How amazing!
Just love watching them eat ! So cute 😚
I agree with the hay online thing. Although, I would recommend checking it what you have local because I buy my hay locally and it's as green and fragrant as oxbow hay, which I used to buy but it became too expensive and I love this alternative.
Thank you for this video I just got my bun today and I needed this ❤
Cuteness overload!
I am possibly be getting one of your bunnies that are for sale!!This video was extremely helpful.Thanks!!
Thanks for the video. Your videos have been so helpful
Thank you so much for the helpful info. Just ordered from Sherwood website. Can tell you care your bunnies a lot :)
Could you please let me know what brand of organic oat you picked for your bunnies. Thanks.
Your buns are adorable!
Holy crap, the coat on that doe at 18:34 is insanely gorgeous. Never seen a bun with that look!
Thanks, that's Bella, my chinchilla Holland doe. She's a real sweetheart. :)
One of the best ways to find the producers of premium quality hay in your area is to check out who has won the awards in the hay categories at your state fair. Here at the Kansas State Fair, the samples have even been tested for protein content.
OMG I died when you ate the pellets!!! 😂😂😂😂🐇🐇🐇
I thought I was about to die after eating them too. :) Not my favorite meal.
We have been giving Manapro . Eather way, we have been giving our rabbits Manapro since our daughters first bunny 8 years ago. I was told oats are only good for babys. I agree with you on Hay. The fresher the better. I found that our dumpings from changing the rabbits house sprouting in the spot it is dumped. I let it get about 6 inches and harvest it as a fresh treat. fresh dandylion greens are best when young. One treat my bunny really loves is willow leaves and young twigs. Your bunnys will LOVE you if you give them fresh willow leaves. Silver willow isnt as popular with them
You should sell t shirts!!!
I could watch bunnies eat for hours
Love all your videos! What do you think of Oxbow feed? I have a mini Rex BTW
Was wondering the same thing :( any feedback? ...
I use that and heard it’s really good?! But idk
New Country Organics has rabbit feed. #1 ingredient is alfalfa, it does have grain, but no soy.
Why do people thumbs down on RUclips when they could they cou,d just tell people what's wrong? Jeez, people sometimes no wonder Facebook doesn't allow that option.
You should try smart pet select. My bunny and guinea pigs love it. And it not to expensive. Mine love the second cutting.
I have tried that in the past, but Farmer Dave's hay is cheaper in bulk. :)
Where do you buy your food for your bunnies
Please look in the description.
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops ok thank you
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops hi
Hi! I live on a farm so my dad gives me hay to feed my bunnies it is a slough hay is that ok to feed a bunny? Also i got some rolled oats but they do not look like yours.. where did you get your rolled oats from?
Good Job, great video
i use burgess oregano pellets for adult rabbit, is it hay based pellet? is it good? and i used oxbow young rabbit pellet when my bunnies were 3-6months old. now they're 7 months old.
Thank you. We have just switched our neutered mix breed and 2mo old polish to Sherwood. As soon as I opened the bag I new it was very different than our previous Blue Seal 16!! The baby was on it before but our older is getting used to it. He eats a ton of hay anyways and its only been a few days.
We also are excited about your Farmer Dave recommendation as I wanted to get better wood chews than Pet stores have here. They love chewing anything and everything!
I agree on soy. We feed our egg layers a soy free since I am too sensitive to soy so made sense my bunnies not having that crap. And I never realized the other extras that were in previous feed.
Am I the only one in love with those glass bowls..... like where can I find those
LOL - I think those are a set of Pyrex bowls like these: www.amazon.com/Pyrex-6-Piece-Glass-Storage-12-Piece/dp/B01BCUTB5G/ref=pd_sbs_79_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01BCUTB5G&pd_rd_r=CN5FKR59Y94D576KP6HK&pd_rd_w=EVokb&pd_rd_wg=LfKXg&psc=1&refRID=CN5FKR59Y94D576KP6HK
The things that are said after working overnight are great. Thanks for the link though.
Loved when you tried the rabbit food! That was awesome. What would you say about Oxbow?
I have not eaten Oxbow, but if you send me a sample, I'll give it a go. LOL, just kidding. The newest Oxbow - Garden something - seems to be the best, as I believe it is free of soy, wheat, and fillers, but Sherwood is still cheaper and higher in fiber (can be purchased in bulk too). I definitely think Oxbow is the best bunny food that is available readily in stores.
Can you do a video on toys you buy or make for them?
Good idea. Their favorite toys by far are cardboard boxes and paper towel/toilet paper tubes stuffed with hay. They also have plastic wiffle balls, balls with bells, Knot Nibblers, pine cones, and fleece fabric. When we have apple branches, we give them those too and they go nuts - just don't give them pesticide-treated apple branches.
Do u have any tips on how to keep like the hair more fluffy?
I love you videos and your bunnies are beautiful. I love your cat Paisley she is a charmer. I wish I could have bunnies but I am allergic unfortunately. I like your videos because they are so informative. Your house is lovely.
Thank you :)
You ate it😂😂😊☝️ great video!
Omg, those editing tricks! Tell me what you use to edit with!
Ok I am impressed! Didn't think you would eat.
Thank you for doing this.
You ate rabbit food 😂😂🤷♀️
Thank you for this video! Very informative and helpful. :-)
I found the answer. Thank you.
Thanks for the feeding tips! Our bunny, Bo, got gastric stasis a few years ago, so we are very careful with what we feed him now. Thankfully, we noticed at that time that he wasn't behaving properly and got him to the Animal ER in a hurry! I think his problem was eating too much alfalfa hay. We switched to timothy which helped. We also regulate how often and the amount we feed him. He LOVES the dandelion greens and begs for them in the mornings and evenings. I was wondering what else I could give him from the yard, and will perhaps try some of the plantain herb. What was the packaged salad mix you were using again? (I'm hearing impaired, and sometimes the RUclips voice recognition captioning doesn't work well.) Thanks!
If you don't spray your yard with pesticides, you probably have quite a bit of plantain. You can always harvest, rinse, and dry it as well, as the bunnies love it crunchy too.
The tub of salad mix was organic spring mix. Kale, romaine, and leaf lettuces are all great greens for bunnies. :)
Thanks! I think I'll give that a try. We can always eat the spring mix too!
I have been using Purina rabbit chow for my rabbit's whole life (she's nearly five years). Not sure if I should try and switch or how I would even go about doing that. What do you suggest?
What type of bowls do you use and where do you get them?
PS: Im obsessed with your channel please never stop posting! : )
Lots of good info about supplies here: www.ohiohollandlops.com/bunny-care.html
Thanks so much! Just purchased your one of your lap pad the other day, and my little bunny loves it!
Thank you for your purchase, glad your bunny loves it. I really liked the rainbow raindrops fabric you chose. :)
do any stick work?
Hi! I recently found out that some bunnies I adopted dislike eating veggies. They will pick at some but don't even eat the lettuce. How would you recommend getting them to like eating the veg?
Hmm, I have never had that issue. My first thought is to try feeding leafy greens before feeding pellets so they are hungry. Plus, veggies digest faster and should really be fed first anyhow. Secondly, are they on a pellet that is full of fillers and sweeteners like molasses that makes them want to eat more and get stuffed?
my bunny gets soft poos when they eat fresh food but one of them now has bladder sludge from lack of greens I think
I guess the trick is accept the soft poos whilst working up to more greens ?
Here is some information that you might find helpful about urinary health: sherwoodpethealth.com/#urinary-health
What type of digestive tablet did you use in your Daily Rabbit Routine video?
Same as in this video, Sherwood brand.
yes
Soylent Green is also high in protein
I heard Sherwood is pretty good. but the shipping to Australia is too expensive >
I couldn't afford it with the extra shipping either, I'm sorry. Perhaps you can examine the brands available to you and find one that is a bit more natural.
Thank you so much. I didnt know what kind of food to get. I have a jersy wooly bunny and her name is Cleo she's all white with grey ears and black eyelashes. Shes the cutest thing ever. I just got her a couple of days ago. Do you recommend me feeding her the same thing as you do, even if she is a different breed?
Sherwood pellets are good for all breeds of bunnies, not just Hollands. :)
Twinning with momma💕💓
Abhhh they are so freakin cute!!!!
Me: don't eat the..
You:eats the pellets
Me: gags
Me: Tries not to gag. Pellets taste worse than anticipated. ;)
Where do you get your bunny cages from?
KW Cages: www.kwcages.com/cages/bunny-villa.html
Hello, I am also a rabbit farm in Ohio. I've been looking to switch food and cages but they are all so expensive so if you have any replicas to the food and cages let me know.
I know that you did not ask for any names for your bunnies but if you where looking for some names I was thinking Willup, and Eclipse.
Thanks :)
@@HooksHollands I know this is one year late but in future you could use 'Xyla' which means 'wood-dweller' or 'of the wooded land'....it also means 'Dream'
btw there is one more organic food it is the oxbow non gmo soy and grain free organic rabbit food
Thanks, I actually saw that on Amazon recently and was pleasantly surprised, but I didn't purchase it because it only is available in the 3lb size and is only 12% protein (a little too low for my Hollands). Modesto Milling sells their organic bunny pellets in 50 pound bags, so I may try that or just stick with Sherwood. Thank you though. :)
np :) thank you for ressponding btw i love your videos ;)
OMG! U just put a scoop of rabbit food in your mouth! Ok I'm convinced lol! Do you have any opinion about Oxbow or Small Pet Select pellets? I'm scared to ask about Small World Pellets.
I have never tasted any other pellets. :) My personal opinion is not in favor of any pellets that contain soy or soy bi-products as well as cheap fillers or sweeteners. I think Oxbow has a new one without soy, but the price is comparable with Sherwood.
@@HooksHollands Thank you! I could not find a single pellet at the pet store that fit the criteria the rabbit community put out. Sherwood's definitely does and is way cheaper than small pet select!
Great video, can I ask you something, what do you think about burgess pellet ?
I've never heard of it, sorry. :(
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops - It's okay, thanks for your response :-)
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops - Can I ask one more thing, why we must avoid to give our rabbit pellet with soy ?
Soy is difficult for them to digest and can turn into bad bacteria in the gut, and their urine will be stinkier due to the protein being dumped. Here is more in-depth information: sherwoodpethealth.com/#whyalfalfa
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops - Thank you so much for the information :-)
Do you find feeding clover hay to your male rabbits reduces their fertility?
Hey! First off I wanted to say I love your channel and greatly admire how much time and effort you put in with your buns, your day is completely packed! I really hope, even if on rare occassion, your able to get a small break and have someone come in and care for your buns for the weekend so you can go on vacation. I felt bad for you after watching your full day video. I do have a question though and one you probably have heard before; would you say Sherwood is better than Oxbow, have you tried both? I use Oxbow young rabbit food and Garden Select Adult but Garden Select does not have a big size so Im running out a lot. Thank you for any advice! :3
I do get away for a few days once a year thanks to my wonderful parents caring for the bunnies. :)
I have never used Oxbow, but I usually don't recommend it other than possibly the new formula without soy. Like you said, it doesn't come in bulk though, so Sherwood in bulk is actually cheaper and definitely fresh.
Sounds good thank you. I listened to what you said about soy...and one of mine has digestive issues (loose stole) so I switched him to their new formula which use to be their digestive health formula. I may transition them over though would be nice to save the money as well. Im glad you get a few days off though at least once in a while, thank you for sharing your buns with us all :) it brings me a lot of happiness to see them.
By when you say 1/4 cup each do you mean each individual bunny gets 1/4 or you mean 1/4 for each cadge?
Each bunny gets 1/4 cup twice daily or more if needed. I only have one bunny per cage except moms/babies.
I have a 9 week old Netherlands Dwarf and she will not eat any pellets. The breeder that we purchased her from only fed her pellets. We offer her an endless supply of Timothy Hay, fresh organic greens, and her pellets. She has not eaten one pellet in 3 weeks. I just ordered the Sherwood Bunny food and it is due to come in next week. If she continues to not eat the pellets, should I pull out some of the hay and fresh greens?
I would probably mix a pinch of raw old-fashioned oats into the pellets to encourage her to eat pellets. Eating hay is most definitely full of fiber and better than nothing, but she is missing a few nutrients. I wouldn't give her more than a thumb-size lettuce/greens leaf daily at that age. You might also want to talk with your vet about your concerns as well as the breeder you bought her from. Good luck!
Hi I was wondering for Holland Lops if you had a fuzzy one like your frosty are the still able to show or is it a DQ and how do they get the fuzzy genes?
Some people show fuzzy Hollands as American Fuzzy Lops, but they can't be shown as Hollands. Fuzzy genes are recessive, so if two non-fuzzy parents carry it, some of the babies will be fuzzy. It's annoying as a breeder, but I believe Angora was introduced into the Holland gene pool when the breed originated in order to improve the fur condition. It's frustrating as a breeder, but they are adorable pets for people that have the time to groom every couple days.
What are your thoughts on Oxbow pellets? I've seen a lot of breeders that recommend buying it before bringing home your bunny. I haven't seen you mention that brand though so I'm just curious.
The last I checked, it had soy in it, which I try to avoid. That's why I use Sherwood brand.
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops thanks so much for the response!
How warm should a bunny be?
Love your videos😀
Meaghan Belanger Rabbit's typically like 50°-70° (Fahrenheit).
The Sherwood ones look the best
I'm getting a bunny I chose to get a doe because I researched that bucks spray their pee everywhere which one do you recommend? Please comment back and I love watching your videos too!
Actually, bucks rarely spray unless you have other bunnies right next to their cage or in the area they play. Generally, bucks are a bit more mellow than does once they hit bunny puberty around 4-6 months, so that would be my pick. However, some does are exceptionally friendly and never go through a grumpy phase. Either way, getting the bunny spayed/neutered is key to keeping them from digging, spraying, mounting, and becoming grumpy. Usually around 5-6 months is when vets will perform the surgery. It is easier on bucks than does though. Hope that helps!
I know I am late but, I have a doe who is very friendly, and tame.
Our rabbit refused to eat the sherwood food. We had to mix it in with the purina and then she ate it. The sherwood is very expensive, and we can get Purina show locally. We have new bunny that we may try the Sherwood again. I know it's so much better for them.
Some bunnies take a week or two to switch to the Sherwood. It's kind of like weaning a child from Lucky Charms cereal to Wheaties. :)
Is rolling acres a good brand of food?
I've never heard of it. If it uses soy, I probably would avoid it if possible...just my preference. :)
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops it has soyameal in it .. is that the same? Were first time bunny owners
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops LIST OF THE INGREDIENTS USED IN THIS FEED:
WHEAT SHORTS, DEHYDRATED ALFALFA MEAL, OAT HULLS, GROUND WHEAT, CANOLA MEAL, GROUND OATS, GROUND CORN, SOYAMEAL, LIMESTONE, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, PELLET BINDER, TRACE MINERAL AND VITAMIN PREMIX.
I give my fluppy 2 veggies and a little slice of fruit per day. He's super happy with apple/orange meat/seedless grape/pineapple/peach and other safe fruits, but a little bit is his limit. And he's totally not interested in apple sticks, also doesn't like strawberry😅😅
How do you feel about oxbow pellets and hay?
The only Oxbow food I would use is the Garden Select, as it has no soy. I still prefer Sherwood. I have never tried their hay with my bunnies, but bagged hay is usually not the best quality.
hello one of my little bunnies (one month old) doesnt eat their food i thought maybe she didnt like the smell this second food tho... im worrying for her she is not as sick but just doesnt eat their own food, she didnt eat so we tried to give her oats from our musli and then she ate them if we ourselves make a mix from oat, wheat and barley instead of buy a food would it be okay? btw she also doesnt eat hay or pellet how can i used her to them?
very informatif gave me a good idea how much greens my rabbit needs
What type of pellets, hay and veggies should I feed my 8 week old bunny
Please see info on my website: www.ohiohollandlops.com/bunny-care.html
Oh! I didn't know you could let the babies steal nibbles of mommas greens. I always put them in separate areas to give the babies more pellet and mom her greens. I think I'll try this and if babies aren't having gut issues we'll know right
I've never had problems letting the babies have a few nibbles, especially if they are still nursing on mom some to help balance their gut flora. I wouldn't let them have more than a few nibbles though.
Hello! I ordered some pellets from online, and when it came, the bag was torn open, so the pellets had spilled out. Do you think it would be safe to feed them to my bunnies? Thank you for anyone who answers!
If the pellets were loose in the box with the box intact, I would still use them. If the box was torn and pellets exposed, I would probably not use the loose pellets and request a replacement.
Thank you!
do you can ship holland lops to PR?
Unfortunately, I can't even ship within the United States any longer since the airline stopped allowing bunnies in their cargo program. I never did ship internationally though, I'm sorry.
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops
No problem I understand. My daughter want 1 for her birthday and I cant find in PR
Hello! I recently got a Holland Lop and I was wondering at what age do you normally have your litter trained? She just turned 6 weeks old (she was way too young when we got her, the breeder wasn't very experienced and he kept her in poor conditions! She was also very sick but now she's much better!) and I put litter box in her cage but she uses her whole cage as a "litter box" even though I but her dropping and paper towels with her urine in there. Is she too young to be litter trained?
Mine are litter trained usually by four weeks, but bunnies are usually pretty quick to learn about where to urinate. I would just keep doing what you're doing, give her a couple litter boxes in the cage corners too. It is also possible that she could have been affected by the previous illness. You might want to check with a vet. Otherwise, just have patience and persevere. Then, when she's old enough, get her spayed, which may help facilitate litter training as well. Good luck!
Where did tou get the pretty cages
KW Cages
Hi, I have Holland Lop for a week and I really enjoy your videos; gives me important infos and everything for newbie. Can you tell me what kind of oat do you give your bunnies and what's the brand? Maybe I can look it up and give my bunny too :)
I use Bob's Red Mill thick cut organic oats.
I have never tried rabbit food, maybe I will later! 😂 What is a coloration of rabbit that you would really love to have in one of your litters, but haven't had before?
I definitely wouldn't choose to eat bunny food again, especially if given the choice of that or a cheeseburger, but I did it to prove how fresh and pure it is. Hopefully that point wasn't lost, LOL. :)
My goal is to work with chinchilla, squirrel, and chocolate chinchilla Hollands as well as orange/cream/frosty. I have a chin doe, but she has never had a live chin baby so far.
The breeder I got my holland lop from said to always have pellets available for my bunny. Do I need to switch to feeding her twice a day?
Mine always have pellets, but I measure so I know how much they are eating. They always have hay available as well.
Ok! Thanks for answering and for the video! I learned a lot and am going to start adding organic greens to my bunny's diet.
Im looking for a cream holand lop wondering if you know where i can find a healthy baby bun or where a good website to look is. (i live in florida)
I highly suggest checking local rescues/shelters, as they often have nice bunnies who may already be spayed/neutered.
What kind of litter should I use? I'm new mommy to two rabbits that will be living in the house with me..
All of your questions should be answered here: www.ohiohollandlops.com/bunny-care.html
so a woman who has had rabbits for year's told me that she only feeds her rabbits a hand full of Timothy one day once a week and one cup of pellets everyday. I'm very confused because I thought they needed hay everyday and I don't want to tell her she's wrong because her rabbits are healthy and happy. I don't know what to do.
All you can do is care for your bunny, as you'll likely never get someone like that to change their ways. It's not uncommon in the show world to have someone who only feeds pellets or uses hay as a rare treat. It's not a natural bunny diet to not include grass (hay), and unless the pellets have very high fiber, digestive issues are eventually likely.
What kind of cage do you have. The double story ones?
www.kwcages.com/cages/house-rabbit-indoor-rabbit-cage/two-story-bunny-villa-42-x-24-x-44.html
Do you have any opinions about the Oxbow rabbit pellets?
When I last looked, Oxbow used soybean meal, soybean hulls, wheat middlings, molasses, etc. Plus, the freshness is questionable depending on where you buy it. Sherwood is about the same price and is milled fresh without the "junk" protein like soy. That's just my opinion. :)