Hi there. Greetings from South Africa! Tattoo artist here and I rescue bunnies myself (I don’t tattoo them however) BUT I would like to give some tips on the tattooing part if I may. Use a tiny bit of Vaseline or ointment on the skin before tattooing. This helps the needle glide into the skin easier and prevents the ink from “running” all over the skin surfaces so you can see the lines more clearer you already did. Also it helps to wipe excess ink off easier with a paper towel afterwards and prevents dust and germs getting into the freshly tattooed parts. Do this everytime after you’ve wiped the area before going back into the skin. Very very thin layer is needed. Then the last thing. That tattoo pen is VERY noisy! Please invest in a more quieter one. Even the ones used for PMU (Permanent Make Up) is dead silent and you will most definitely be able to use those to mark the bunnies ears as well. I’m sure the noise is freaking them out more then the actually tattooing. I mean I’m cringing listening to that machine so I can imagine what it must sound like to the poor buns. There is a lot of dead quiet machines out there to use that is very affordable. Then I would just like to thank you for your very awesome affirmative videos. I’ve learned a lot from them 🤗🌸🐰
Best video EVER on how to tattoo bunnies. I watched a bunch when I was trying to learn how, and most were useless. You are awesome. I will use this as a tutorial for sure.
I love watching your videos so very much! I use to raise meat rabbits, chickens and squabs when I was 10. I loved the rabbits the most, they provided my family with meat and the taste was great! I’m 84 now and a 14 year cancer survivor and can’t do much so I live vicariously through you! After watching your video’s l feel like buying some rabbits, building a hutches like yours and breeding some silver foxes. Unfortunately my body doesn’t match my mind. Keep the videos coming I love them so much, they are one of my few pleasures!!! 😘
This video was very informative, thank you so much for making it! You did such a good job tattooing your bunnies, your letters and numbers have such clean lines. I really enjoyed watching and I’m looking forward to your next video!
I was wondering about the ear tats? By looking at your nice tats t-shirt I can see your artistic abilities. Did you start at 01 and work up from there are did you start at a random number? You definitely have one of the most informative channels on RUclips with a variety of different subjects, all which need to be addressed. Your videos are top notch. I also enjoy the fact that you are a hands on do it yourself kind of girl!
Thank you so much! Yes the tattoos are just counting up. Some people have very organized systems of numbering. I might develop one someday, but really the tattoo number is completely up to the breeder 😊
I wanted to ask you about bedding material when preparing your nesting boxes for expectant does.Do you use good edible hay like timothy in their nest boxes or do you use just lower grade hay or straw?
Can you make a video on how to change the needle please? I just got mine in the mail and followed the instructions but can’t get the tattoo grip to come off, I’m thinking it may be broke?
Hello form Poorboys' Little Homestead. (New Sub) I just want to say this is the best informational tattoo video I have seen for tattooing with a pen. Wish I would have seen it before I attempted to Tattoo my bunnies. I'll be sharing this link in the description below my video. (Coming up in a few days) Some people make it seem like you just use the pen like you would write with a marker, but you showed how to use the pen. Thanks for the great video. God Bless!
yes. TATTOO MUST BE LEFT EAR. Right Ear Is FOR ARBA Registration Number. American Rabbit Breeders Association A-Z 0-9 X=10 EH37 E Father Initial H Mother Initial 3 Litter# 4 Kit # IF I Have Double The Names Litter Pairings: EH00B EH00C Some Do Months, Some Incorporate The Year in There. Some Do The SEX. I See That As A Waste. AS long AS YOU Can identify IT in your records.
Very nice video! I wish mine could look that clear but I have Netherlands and rabbits with tiny ears so my tattoos are tiny and hard to do. But my mini Rex are so easy because they have longer ears like your breeds!
I appreciated how you explained everything. We will be getting silver foxes too and I’m wondering what size wrap you got for your bunnies? Also, what’s the difference between the tattoo and registration(my daughter just started 4H… during Covid… and a rabbit virus, I feel clueless!!)
If you’re getting a bunny wrap from All Things Bunnies, I would recommend a medium for buns under 8 weeks and a large for anything over that 😊 An ear tattoo goes in the left ear and is any series of numbers or letters that you want it to be (no symbols or other characters). Tattoos are necessary for showing. Registration numbers go in the right ear. Registration is acquired by taking a rabbit to a registrar who looks the rabbit over and confirms it to meet breed standard. Registering is only necessary once you have several show wins with that particular rabbit. Hopefully this clears some things up! For 4-H, your daughter’s rabbits just need a tattoo in the left ear 😊
Oh thank you so much for clearing that up! All the rabbit shows keep getting canceled here in AZ. So I don’t think we’ll have to worry about registering any time soon.
Thank you for such an informative video! We are getting ready to start doing this with our bunnies. =) I also love how your bunnies are so calm and don't thrash around at all while you handle them! Is this just the way Silver Foxes are or do you handle all of them alot while they are growing up? We finally got a trio of Silver Foxes a few months ago and they are so calm and sweet! They don't thrash around at all. They seem to enjoy being handled and always want attention the moment they see us(I absolutely love them
Silver foxes are naturally pretty docile! ❤️ But I do try to handle them daily as well. They have such sweet personalities. My creme d’argents are definitely more flighty and harder to handle than the SF’s.
Thank you so much! Please what are the dimensions of your diy velcro wrap...I would love to make one! I tattooed off an old video on RUclips and the rabbit's ear still hangs down like it is damaged. In my defense it jumped several times and even though I had a friend holding it and wasn't beating down on the pen. It's been over 4 months😅 I used the numbing spray. I think we hit a nerve.
If you held on tightly to the base of the ear, sometimes you can break the cartilage, which may be what happened! I bought my bunny wraps from All Things Bunnies. It is about 15” long, 12” at the top and 16” at the bottom. I would recommend going slightly bigger if you tattoo breeds similar in size to silver fox!anything 7-8+ weeks old barely fits 😊
Hi Tiffany! I am buying the tbtatts tattoo pen, im just wondering if i should buy extra replacement needles or not! Cz somebody will be bringing my stuff on hand from the US to Lebanon so I want to make sure i have everything included in my package! How long does each needle last?
I Love this so much, I bought the same pen after doing lots of research and found this video perfect to help me. I don't know if you still look at comments, but does the length of needle differ from rabbit sizes? I have Polish and Tans and I'm scared to death im going to go too deep or go though the ear. Also I use an old sock I cut to help secure my polish, does that work? I haven't tattooed anyone yet because I'm worried I'm going to do it wrong.
The length of the needle does not matter 😊 only thickness. For smaller breeds I would use a 3 point needle. I would not worry too much about going through the ear. I go a bit heavier handed and I’ve never had that happen! Even if it did, it is common practice for those who use the clamp to go through the ear. It should not do any physical damage to the rabbit. I’ve never thought about using an old sock, but that’s a great idea! If you’re scared, practice on a banana peel first!
You can also use cat restraint bags that zip from the rump to the neck and usually has velcro around the neck as well. And velcro cat muzzles work like magic to help calm bunnies down.
Ok ... dumb question: the TS = Teal Stone (?), but do you just start with something like "001" or how do you come up with your tat plan? And, what about purchasing buns that already have tats? (Love your vids!)
Yes TS is for Teal Stone 😊 ear tattoos don’t need a specific system. I have simply started at 1 and counting up. It just needs to be something you can use to identify them on the show table.
I'm getting into Rabbits now, and I love your channel!! I have a question. Of course my 4 year old wants a pet rabbit...is there anything wrong with keeping the buck inside, more as a pet?
We have had our buck as a pet for over a year now. Just after breeding we let him chill outside for a few hours because he is super hyper after fun bunny time and does spray. Than back inside to chill with family.
I tattoo all my purebred rabbits so that I can evaluate them and properly identify them over the course of a month or so. Then I might choose one to keep, and either sell or butcher the rest 😊
Thank you Danny! Most of my rabbits have TS0 or TSH in their ears, and I just give them numbers (we started at 1). I don’t mark them as bucks or does but many people do, and I’m not opposed to it 😊
Hey friend! We acquired some pedigreed bunnies, and their tattoos are really faded, can I go over them again? And I have one buck who’s tattoo is in a really bad spot (the tip of his ear), absolutely tiny and super faded so it can’t be read. Can I move it to the center of his ear or will that be a disqualification in shows?
Hello! Yes if they are faded you can definitely trace over them. As for moving the tattoo, hmm… that is a really good question. You might be able to get away with moving it depending on how noticeable the other one is. At a normal show, most judges really appreciate an easily readable tattoo more than anything. If it was me, I would probably give it a try. As for number systems, I really don’t have one! We’ve just been counting up. But lately I’ve been thinking more and more about creating an actual system. It’s completely up to you 😊
@@TealStoneHomestead Awesome thank you! I wasn’t sure if moving it was ok or not, but I guess a readable tat is better than an unreadable one 🤷♀️ do you know if missing toenails is a disqualification or just points off? The same buck that has a tiny faded tat just ripped one of his toenails completely off, poor guy. I didn’t get them in the best condition and all their nails were overgrown
@@koehnrabbitry4067 I'm hoping so, it didn't seem to be a traumatic toenail loss, it was very clean. So, I am hopeful that it will grow back. I think I read it takes somewhere along the lines of 6 months, so I'll just keep an eye out for it. None of my Americans have been shown before, they've just been used as breeding stock. So, I am hoping to get them all on a show table this coming year and see what I've got. Figured the best way to learn is to just show them. I purchases the Standard of Perfection, but I'm not sure I understand everything I'm readying yet. Could really use some hands on.
How do you come up with the numbers/letters for your bunnies when you tattoo? Do you just make anything up? Or do you have certain rules etc you have to follow there too?
Hi there. Greetings from South Africa! Tattoo artist here and I rescue bunnies myself (I don’t tattoo them however) BUT I would like to give some tips on the tattooing part if I may.
Use a tiny bit of Vaseline or ointment on the skin before tattooing. This helps the needle glide into the skin easier and prevents the ink from “running” all over the skin surfaces so you can see the lines more clearer you already did. Also it helps to wipe excess ink off easier with a paper towel afterwards and prevents dust and germs getting into the freshly tattooed parts. Do this everytime after you’ve wiped the area before going back into the skin. Very very thin layer is needed.
Then the last thing. That tattoo pen is VERY noisy! Please invest in a more quieter one. Even the ones used for PMU (Permanent Make Up) is dead silent and you will most definitely be able to use those to mark the bunnies ears as well. I’m sure the noise is freaking them out more then the actually tattooing. I mean I’m cringing listening to that machine so I can imagine what it must sound like to the poor buns.
There is a lot of dead quiet machines out there to use that is very affordable.
Then I would just like to thank you for your very awesome affirmative videos. I’ve learned a lot from them 🤗🌸🐰
You made a Bunny Taco!!!! Good video, clear teaching, good demo. Thanks
Best video EVER on how to tattoo bunnies. I watched a bunch when I was trying to learn how, and most were useless. You are awesome.
I will use this as a tutorial for sure.
vernon brown I’m so glad it is helpful to you!! 😊 I felt the same way - there aren’t enough helpful tattoo “how to” videos out there!
Would love to hear how you keep your records!❤
never would have thought i would see bunnies gettin tats. and if it was not for cut hours i would so be gettin a bunny shirt.
Apsinthos Arts I knew you would appreciate this video, since it’s kinda artsy 😂
I love watching your videos so very much! I use to raise meat rabbits, chickens and squabs when I was 10. I loved the rabbits the most, they provided my family with meat and the taste was great! I’m 84 now and a 14 year cancer survivor and can’t do much so I live vicariously through you! After watching your video’s l feel like buying some rabbits, building a hutches like yours and breeding some silver foxes. Unfortunately my body doesn’t match my mind.
Keep the videos coming I love them so much, they are one of my few pleasures!!! 😘
Thank you so much for this! ❤️ I am so honored to be able to bring videos that you enjoy 😊
Love the design of your t-shirt.
Thank you so much! 😊
This video was very informative, thank you so much for making it! You did such a good job tattooing your bunnies, your letters and numbers have such clean lines. I really enjoyed watching and I’m looking forward to your next video!
Mandy Harris thank you!! 😊❤️
I enjoyed watching Maam!
Is there a video you guys do on troubleshooting tattoo pen? Im having trouble ever since I changed my needle and I barely get any ink into the skin
I was wondering about the ear tats? By looking at your nice tats t-shirt I can see your artistic abilities. Did you start at 01 and work up from there are did you start at a random number? You definitely have one of the most informative channels on RUclips with a variety of different subjects, all which need to be addressed. Your videos are top notch. I also enjoy the fact that you are a hands on do it yourself kind of girl!
Thank you so much! Yes the tattoos are just counting up. Some people have very organized systems of numbering. I might develop one someday, but really the tattoo number is completely up to the breeder 😊
I wanted to ask you about bedding material when preparing your nesting boxes for expectant does.Do you use good edible hay like timothy in their nest boxes or do you use just lower grade hay or straw?
@@davidgiddens8895 I use the same Timothy hay that I use for feeding for the nest boxes 😊
Do you change your needles out between each rabbit or do you sterilize the needles between rabbits? and if sterilizing what do you use to sterilize?
Great tattooing job. Nice and dark! Easy to read!
MsTheUndone thank you so much! ❤️😊
Did I miss the size needle you use? 1 or 3?
Can you make a video on how to change the needle please? I just got mine in the mail and followed the instructions but can’t get the tattoo grip to come off, I’m thinking it may be broke?
Love the shirt! I hope you make more bunny merch :)
Thank you so much! I am definitely making more, mostly animal designs. The next one will not be rabbit-related but it's gonna be awesome :)
Hello form Poorboys' Little Homestead. (New Sub) I just want to say this is the best informational tattoo video I have seen for tattooing with a pen. Wish I would have seen it before I attempted to Tattoo my bunnies. I'll be sharing this link in the description below my video. (Coming up in a few days) Some people make it seem like you just use the pen like you would write with a marker, but you showed how to use the pen. Thanks for the great video. God Bless!
You’re so welcome!! Im glad it was helpful to you 😊
@@TealStoneHomestead Drop by PLH sometime. God Bless!
Also, how do you determine what letters or numbers to use? Are there rules for tattooing or is it just whatever system of letters/numbers you choose?
yes.
TATTOO MUST BE LEFT EAR. Right Ear Is FOR ARBA Registration Number.
American Rabbit Breeders Association
A-Z 0-9 X=10
EH37
E Father Initial
H Mother Initial
3 Litter#
4 Kit #
IF I Have Double The Names Litter Pairings:
EH00B
EH00C
Some Do Months, Some Incorporate The Year in There.
Some Do The SEX. I See That As A Waste.
AS long AS YOU Can identify IT in your records.
first letter or letters often are the initials of your rabbitry name as in video, she did TS for Teal Stone.
Great video! Where do you get your bunny "wraps"?
Sorry for my late response! I get mine from All Things Bunnies 😊
Thanks your videos are so helpful you do a great job with them keep up the good work thanks
Thank you! 😊
Very nice video! I wish mine could look that clear but I have Netherlands and rabbits with tiny ears so my tattoos are tiny and hard to do. But my mini Rex are so easy because they have longer ears like your breeds!
Netherlands would definitely be difficult!! Especially as babies!
I appreciated how you explained everything. We will be getting silver foxes too and I’m wondering what size wrap you got for your bunnies? Also, what’s the difference between the tattoo and registration(my daughter just started 4H… during Covid… and a rabbit virus, I feel clueless!!)
If you’re getting a bunny wrap from All Things Bunnies, I would recommend a medium for buns under 8 weeks and a large for anything over that 😊
An ear tattoo goes in the left ear and is any series of numbers or letters that you want it to be (no symbols or other characters). Tattoos are necessary for showing.
Registration numbers go in the right ear. Registration is acquired by taking a rabbit to a registrar who looks the rabbit over and confirms it to meet breed standard. Registering is only necessary once you have several show wins with that particular rabbit.
Hopefully this clears some things up! For 4-H, your daughter’s rabbits just need a tattoo in the left ear 😊
Oh thank you so much for clearing that up! All the rabbit shows keep getting canceled here in AZ. So I don’t think we’ll have to worry about registering any time soon.
How do you determine what to tattoo in their ear?
Thank you for such an informative video! We are getting ready to start doing this with our bunnies. =)
I also love how your bunnies are so calm and don't thrash around at all while you handle them! Is this just the way Silver Foxes are or do you handle all of them alot while they are growing up? We finally got a trio of Silver Foxes a few months ago and they are so calm and sweet! They don't thrash around at all. They seem to enjoy being handled and always want attention the moment they see us(I absolutely love them
Silver foxes are naturally pretty docile! ❤️ But I do try to handle them daily as well. They have such sweet personalities. My creme d’argents are definitely more flighty and harder to handle than the SF’s.
Thank you so much! Please what are the dimensions of your diy velcro wrap...I would love to make one! I tattooed off an old video on RUclips and the rabbit's ear still hangs down like it is damaged. In my defense it jumped several times and even though I had a friend holding it and wasn't beating down on the pen. It's been over 4 months😅 I used the numbing spray. I think we hit a nerve.
If you held on tightly to the base of the ear, sometimes you can break the cartilage, which may be what happened! I bought my bunny wraps from All Things Bunnies. It is about 15” long, 12” at the top and 16” at the bottom. I would recommend going slightly bigger if you tattoo breeds similar in size to silver fox!anything 7-8+ weeks old barely fits 😊
What kind of rabbits do you breed? Do you breed neatherland dwarfs at all?
I breed Silver Fox and Creme d’Argents 😊
Hi Tiffany! I am buying the tbtatts tattoo pen, im just wondering if i should buy extra replacement needles or not! Cz somebody will be bringing my stuff on hand from the US to Lebanon so I want to make sure i have everything included in my package! How long does each needle last?
Hi Mary, I would definitely recommend buying extra replacement needles. I typically replace the needle after 10-15 rabbits.
Merchhh! your tats are so good! mine do not look like that hahah
Haha thank you Sarah!! And thanks for your shirt order!! 🥰
@@TealStoneHomestead stoked for it!
I Love this so much, I bought the same pen after doing lots of research and found this video perfect to help me. I don't know if you still look at comments, but does the length of needle differ from rabbit sizes? I have Polish and Tans and I'm scared to death im going to go too deep or go though the ear.
Also I use an old sock I cut to help secure my polish, does that work? I haven't tattooed anyone yet because I'm worried I'm going to do it wrong.
The length of the needle does not matter 😊 only thickness. For smaller breeds I would use a 3 point needle.
I would not worry too much about going through the ear. I go a bit heavier handed and I’ve never had that happen! Even if it did, it is common practice for those who use the clamp to go through the ear. It should not do any physical damage to the rabbit. I’ve never thought about using an old sock, but that’s a great idea!
If you’re scared, practice on a banana peel first!
keep on make your vids there amazing
You can also use cat restraint bags that zip from the rump to the neck and usually has velcro around the neck as well. And velcro cat muzzles work like magic to help calm bunnies down.
Wtf.
A bunny taco. Lol
Ok ... dumb question: the TS = Teal Stone (?), but do you just start with something like "001" or how do you come up with your tat plan? And, what about purchasing buns that already have tats? (Love your vids!)
Yes TS is for Teal Stone 😊 ear tattoos don’t need a specific system. I have simply started at 1 and counting up. It just needs to be something you can use to identify them on the show table.
Thank you.
do you tattoo the one you dont show?
What do you do with the tattoo if you sell the bunnies?
Its also so that people know the bunny came from her.
I'm getting into Rabbits now, and I love your channel!! I have a question. Of course my 4 year old wants a pet rabbit...is there anything wrong with keeping the buck inside, more as a pet?
Thank you! 😊 nothing wrong with that at all. Just keep in mind that as bucks mature they sometimes spray pee, so that could be an issue later on.
@@TealStoneHomestead thank you for the fast reply, I may rethink this. hahaha
We have had our buck as a pet for over a year now. Just after breeding we let him chill outside for a few hours because he is super hyper after fun bunny time and does spray. Than back inside to chill with family.
Awesome shirt !!
Thank you! 😊
What brand of numbing spray do you use ?
Gigi's!
Do you tattoo rabbits that you aren't keeping, or just the ones you are keeping?
I tattoo all my purebred rabbits so that I can evaluate them and properly identify them over the course of a month or so. Then I might choose one to keep, and either sell or butcher the rest 😊
This is Danny Endel thanks for sharing ,love your smile and being happy do you mark b for buck?
Thank you Danny! Most of my rabbits have TS0 or TSH in their ears, and I just give them numbers (we started at 1). I don’t mark them as bucks or does but many people do, and I’m not opposed to it 😊
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Hey friend! We acquired some pedigreed bunnies, and their tattoos are really faded, can I go over them again? And I have one buck who’s tattoo is in a really bad spot (the tip of his ear), absolutely tiny and super faded so it can’t be read. Can I move it to the center of his ear or will that be a disqualification in shows?
Hello! Yes if they are faded you can definitely trace over them. As for moving the tattoo, hmm… that is a really good question. You might be able to get away with moving it depending on how noticeable the other one is. At a normal show, most judges really appreciate an easily readable tattoo more than anything. If it was me, I would probably give it a try. As for number systems, I really don’t have one! We’ve just been counting up. But lately I’ve been thinking more and more about creating an actual system. It’s completely up to you 😊
@@TealStoneHomestead Awesome thank you! I wasn’t sure if moving it was ok or not, but I guess a readable tat is better than an unreadable one 🤷♀️ do you know if missing toenails is a disqualification or just points off? The same buck that has a tiny faded tat just ripped one of his toenails completely off, poor guy. I didn’t get them in the best condition and all their nails were overgrown
@@FarmGirlInProgress unfortunately missing toenails are a DQ! I’m sorry ☹️
@@FarmGirlInProgress lets hope the nail regrows
@@koehnrabbitry4067 I'm hoping so, it didn't seem to be a traumatic toenail loss, it was very clean. So, I am hopeful that it will grow back. I think I read it takes somewhere along the lines of 6 months, so I'll just keep an eye out for it. None of my Americans have been shown before, they've just been used as breeding stock. So, I am hoping to get them all on a show table this coming year and see what I've got. Figured the best way to learn is to just show them. I purchases the Standard of Perfection, but I'm not sure I understand everything I'm readying yet. Could really use some hands on.
😘
How do you come up with the numbers/letters for your bunnies when you tattoo? Do you just make anything up? Or do you have certain rules etc you have to follow there too?
You can just make them up 😊
I love All Things Bunnies too! Thanks for your videos, I learn so much as a Newbie!
Great video but I got a little motion sick, lol.
Haha! Sorry about that. My husband wanted to get all the details 😂 love him 😊
Is a show rabbit, pet or meat
all
Why not green ink? What was said?
There’s not a rule against green ink, but it can be a little lighter and harder to read 😊
VErigwt
Wow nice merch... MA you should use gloves just make a clean hands
This is straight up animal abuse.
It’s not actually.
@@TealStoneHomestead How is it not?