Satu, Dua, Tiga, Empat LEKUK, Siapa gatal saya KUTUK!
Do, Re, Mi, Fa…
Posted in Random Topics with tags baby rabbits, holland lop, kits, life, pets, Photography, rabbits on February 9, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryFurryButts @ Meadow Haven
Posted in Random Topics with tags bailey, buttons, furrybutts.wordpress.com, Netherland Dwarf, Pet, rabbit, rabbits, yohji on February 7, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitrySince we are unable to get updates from http://furrybutts.wordpress.com, we brought the entire clan out and parked them at Meadow Haven – LOL!
That just doesn’t sound right at all. The truth is that SB will be away for the Chinese New Year celebration and Buttons, Yohji & Bailey just do not have anywhere else to go. Honestly, I do not normally take it boardings but I just can’t refuse the FurryButts! So here they are and boy am I glad to have them. The three of them will be so pampered and my first project with them is manicure and pedicure – LOL!
Does that mean that I am not gonna have a life come CNY? Oh well, isn’t it the year of the rabbit? LOL!!! You guessed it right, I am having a Tiger Bunny year!
I just hope that Buttons and Yohji will get used to the smaller space that I am providing for them. Here are some pics of them and I sure hope they do them justice!
Bailey getting used to the new environment
I am a house bunny you moron, why am I behind bars?
Buttons striking a pose like the usual
Rock-A-Bye Babies
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags baby rabbits, holland lop, kits, life, pets, Photography, rabbits on February 7, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryTo tell you the truth, I just can’t recognize these 4 individually. It is hard to even recognize twin just imagine quadruplets. Whenever I see these 4, it is as though I see stars after hitting my head on the wall (I don’t normally do that but you get what I mean).
Don't they look angelic?
My little big sleepy head...
Another little sleepy head
Perhaps a little drunk?
And a little itch!
And off I go! (Eye of the tiger music please)
Tru-Luv Knee-Yo & Tru-Luv Sibylla
Posted in Juniors with tags baby rabbits, bunnies, holland lop, life, News, pets, Photography, rabbit on February 6, 2010 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry
Damn, he's looking HAWT!
Just done having a head molt. Can't wait to see her bloom!
Quick Preview
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags holland lop, life, pets, Photography, rabbits on February 4, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryJust a little sneak peak for my readers on some of the new additions at Meadow Haven…
Black Beauty
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, baby rabbits, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, Tru-Luv Knee-Yo on February 1, 2010 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry
That is north and this is south...
Tired...
Superstars!
Posted in Does, In The Nestbox, Juniors with tags holland lop, Java, life, News, pets, Photography, rabbits, Soshine's Brown Sugar, Tru-Luv Knee-Yo, Tru-Luv Sibylla on January 29, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI don’t know why I have chosen this title but Superstar by Luther Vandross seemed to be one of my favorite songs. Anyway, it is very early in the morning right now and the real reason is that I just can’t think straight let alone come up with a good title for this post.
Tried capturing photos of little Knee-Yo this evening. Trust me when I say it was the most excruciating photo session ever! My camera just can’t register the black object in him. Poor me and poor him. But thanks to some pointers from a dear friend, I was able to capture a few decent photos of him. Didn’t I tell you that there is perfection in the midst of imperfection? This is so true when Knee-Yo’s blind white eye was the only contrast my camera could capture. Thus, these photos are much clearer.
Do you believe me now how difficult it is to capture a black bunny?
Could be better...
Heli"chopter" ear...
Love this cutie...
I also capture some photos of Sibylla who needs to get her head puffed up with fur.
Acting cute!
Looking more like daddy...
Could be better with higher head mount
Java a.k.a. Brown Sugar was cam-whoring for me too. I can’t resist so I snapped some of her too…
Give me a little pat on the head will ya?
Polling Day!
Posted in Cast A Vote!, Poll with tags Holland Lops, pets, Poll, rabbits on January 28, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryEverlasting Hobby
Posted in Ramblings with tags Animals, Hobby, holland lop, life, News, pets, rabbit, rabbits on January 27, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitrySome of the Holland breeders I know have been raising rabbits for the past 30 years or so. I really have very high regards for them because of all the experiences acquired through the years. I dare not estimate how long I will be in this hobby but I do hope it will last forever.
But for many I dare say it is just a passing phase like anything and everything in their lives. Hobby in its real definition is something to occupy one’s free time. It is sometimes referred to as Favorite Pastimes. And I wonder what happens to pets when there is no time – LOL!
It is very easy for us to forget that when we bring a pet home, our lifestyle changes for better or for worst. The pet becomes so intertwined with our lives that special arrangements must be made and most of the time, many considerations must be made with our beloved pet in mind.
For most of us, when we find ourselves in need to prioritize, our pets would be the very first to get booted.
I was at the bookshop last evening browsing through the pet magazines. It is already 2010 and all I see are pet magazines featuring only CATS & DOGS. It is very sad and it is as though, there isn’t any other species fitting to be pets.
Is it because rabbits are highly dispensable?
Rather let a cheap rabbit die than to spend vet fees that could cover the cost of 10 other rabbits?
Rabbits are smelly? – this is the biggest stigmata and myth attached to rabbits to date!
And the list goes on and I am sure everyone has something bad to say about rabbits. An average age for a rabbit is 7 years.
My hope is that those having and will be having a TLR rabbit last at least for that 7 years in the hobby. It is not a sacred wedding but at least promise the little rabbit that you are about to bring home “Till Death Do Us Part” like how you would tell it to your spouse on your wedding day.
“Till Death Do Us Part”
Pop!
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, baby rabbits, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets on January 26, 2010 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry
Dare you put your hand in there. It brings you to a whole new world...
I am very pleased. Very very pleased…
YeahooooOOOOOoOooooooooOOooooooooo
Tru-Luv Knee-Yo @ Week 3
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, baby rabbits, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, Tru-Luv Knee-Yo on January 26, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryLittle Knee-Yo is 3 weeks old today and such a cutie filled with a zest for life.
The perfect side
Unfortunately, we all know the irony of raising Hollands. If it wasn’t for one problem, it would be another. I noticed that his right eye is a little cloudy the moment it was opened. I have been applying an ointment but to no avail. It is definitely sad because I have so much high hopes for this one.
I am sure there is always perfection among imperfections.
The imperfect side
Tru-Luv Sibylla: 3 months, 6 Days
Posted in Does, Juniors with tags Holland Lops, life, News, pets, Photography, rabbits, Tru-Luv Sibylla on January 23, 2010 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry
Time really flies, can't believe she's 3 months already
I'll prefer better head mount, shorter ears and wider shoulders
Tru-Luv Knee-Yo Day 15
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, baby rabbits, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, Tru-Luv Knee-Yo on January 20, 2010 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry“Black till it shines”, said my wife.
That’s exactly what this 15 day old is. Among other traits that I notice is the wideness & short ears. I hope they stay that way. At this age, nothing is for certain. Right now anything can look like a miniature Thunder. LOL!
Enjoy these photos…
Love the paws!
Shorty ears!
Cute?
Gentleman?
Lazy little fellow...
Hi, down under!
Karate Chopped Hay Anyone?
Posted in Ramblings with tags Chopped Hay Scam, pets, rabbits, Scam, timothy hay on January 18, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryMost of the time, at the end of each pack of Timothy Hay, I will usually find a little or more loose hay and sometimes they are almost in powder form. The boys and girls at TLR absolutely hate these loose hay and they couldn’t be bothered with me saving up for them. Most of the time, these chopped hay ends up in the dustbin.
Hay Ya! Chopped Hay
The reason why we feed hay in their normal “long” form is to help motility or should I say gut movement. You see, when a strand of hay goes through the rabbit’s mouth, it is not “chopped” but the chewing causes it to soften and thus most of the time, they are ingested with a bit of length. Just imagine having a long leaf going through the intestines in the peristalsis process. The leaf will “flow” through like a little worm and that motion keeps the rabbit’s stomach moving and moving. That is exactly what we want.
So what is the use of these “chopped hay”? Totally useless and marketing tells us that they are less messy. Sure, the rabbits don’t even touch them and you just dump the entire crock filled crap into the dustbin. NO MESS for sure…
I rather have hay messing up my cages knowing well that my rabbits have taken their daily doses of hay and not spend a single cent in junk called “Chopped Hay”…
The Run’s Back!
Posted in Does, In The Nestbox with tags Holland Lops, Ivy Crescent's Haley, Rabbit Run, Tru-Luv Knee-Yo on January 16, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryAfter almost a month without the run, it is finally back in business. I was having problem with rabbits digging up newspaper that I line underneath the wood shaving beddings. I finally stop procrastinating and bought a piece of huge wire mesh to line the bottom of the play pen so that they will not be able to dig the newspaper up.
Wonder how long the cleanliness will last...
Also, glad to announce that baby Knee-Yo has its eyes opened today. Thanks to the tip given by a dear friend, I gathered my little family around to welcome this little kit into this world when I gave it a help opening its eyes. It is good to help at day 11 if they are still closed to avoid blindness. As I split the eyes open, we whispered “Welcome to the world little one”. Thanks Colleen for this wonderful “tradition” that I will sure to practice for the rest of my rabbit raising days.
Can you see my little bunny teeth?
Another thing that I noticed is how unavoidable it is not to have black colored Hollands in my herd. Honestly, I do not really fancy black Hollands all that much because it is so difficult to capture photos of them. Unfortunately, black is one of the most dominant color if you go through color genetics.
Then again, who cares about color when type is all we need? I hope Knee-Yo will turn out well.
As you can see, it is very difficult to capture photos of a black rabbit
Bon Voyage Tru-Luv Balian
Posted in Juniors, Living Elsewhere with tags Holland Lops, life, News, pets, Photography, rabbits, Tru-Luv Balian, Tru-Luv Sibylla on January 16, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryIf there is one rabbit that I’ll probably regret not keeping at this moment is Tru-Luv Balian. I don’t mean it in a bad way though. I wish he was a doe so that I could keep him for the breeding program. But all is well and good because he is now proudly owned by a little girl, Meg & her family. Meg’s mom has agreed not to neuter him in case I need to use him as a stud. But if he do not behave (bringing down the Golden Shower or play target practice), there goes his precious jewels.
I felt it was appropriate to let Balian go because I still have both his parents and two herd bucks are all I need at the moment.
Both these kits will be 3 months old tomorrow and I took a few photos of them.
Having a head moult at the moment
Looking good
I really love this little guy
A nice little bunny for a cute little baby!
Little perky guy!
Already being spoiled rotten with a nice cage & lots of hay!
Being curious and adventurous
Rabbitry Prefix
Posted in Ramblings with tags Ivy Crescent's Haley, life, Miller's Clark, pets, Rabbitry prefix, rabbits, Tru-Luv's Sibylla on January 15, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI am practically laughing my *ss off right now while rolling on the floor at 100 mph – LOL!
I came across some wannabe websites/blogs that uses their own rabbitry prefixes on rabbits that aren’t bred by them. Let me give you an example. Let’s say someone buys Tru-Luv Sibylla from me, the rabbitry prefix should remain as Tru-Luv not Wannabe Sibylla!
It really cracks me up and baffles me when I see some so called “breeders” buying some rabbits that does not come with any predigrees putting up their rabbitry name as prefixes. Totally embarrassing.
The rule of thumb is, these prefixes are suppose to tell others of the origin of the rabbits. It tells people who their breeders were.
When I purchase 2 rabbits from different rabbitries, it does not mean that they take on the prefix of my rabbitry just because I am the owner. The prefix will always remain as the breeder’s rabbitry name.
Only when I breed these 2 rabbits, their offspring will carry my rabbitry’s prefix. For example, if I breed Clark to Haley, Clark remains as Miller’s Clark and Haley remains as Ivy Crescent’s Haley. Their babies will have the prefix Tru-Luv because they are the product of my choices for breeding. That means that I deliberately breed Haley to Clark through conscious decision.
It is as simple as that and you do not go about putting your prefix on every single bunny that you purchase. And you do not go using other rabbitry’s prefix either!
And most importantly, you do not fake the rabbit names & prefixes on the pedigree!
Get it right, WANNABE!
All Things Cute & Beautiful
Posted in Does, Everyday Life, In The Nestbox, Juniors with tags Cute, Cute Overload, Holland Lops, life, pets, Photography, rabbits on January 13, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI grew up with a lot of cute things around me. I really appreciate cute and beautiful things just like any ordinary person. There is no wonder why even as an adult, I cannot help but to be attracted to cute things and somehow these cute things kept on appearing before my eyes – LOL!
As you can see, I don’t have much to say. I believe that sometimes bloggers do write tons of crap too!
I know, better show some photos eh?
Alf, Gizmo & Garfield - Aren't these cute?
Java loves cute ducky too!
Haley likes to look cute too!
A cute kiss from Sibylla? Muakz!
Ready, Set....
Break Dancing bunny anyone?
Taking Orders Now!
Posted in Bunny Business, Community Service with tags Export, Import, pets, rabbit agent, rabbits on January 12, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryDear Bunny Lovers (I presume you did not stumble across my blog by accident),
I am currently planning out for a shipment of rabbits scheduled in March/April 2o1o. I have put much thoughts into this and felt that it would be the best for the rabbit community in Malaysia at large. Most of you have expressed interest in owning fully imported rabbits and this could be the best arrangement to help everyone out!
Most of you are not willing to pay (of course!) but at the same time want imported qualities and also only 1 or 2 rabbits (to try out). So the best thing to do now, is for us share out the shipping cost.
Advantages include:
1. You get cheaper rates compared to shipping alone in small amount
2. Quality & health will be assured as we will help source out with your interest on mind
3. No more outrageous rules & regulations imposed by breeders i.e. only MALES available
4. No more outrageous prices for sub standard rabbits
5. Reliable sources
6. Delivery to your doorstep (Klang Valley)
Procedures:
1. Email me truluvrabbitry@gmail.com (serious inquiries only!)
2. Agree upon budget
3. Sign an agreement (ship at own risk)
4. Pay the amount agreed upon
5. I will source and show photos of rabbits picked
6. You agree on rabbits
7. I get them shipped and deliver them to you!
Disclaimer clause(s):
1. Ship at your own risk
2. Qualities of rabbits commensurate with prices! We work on the “PAY PEANUTS GET MONKEY” basis!
3. Prices of rabbits commensurate with the DISTANCE needed to TRAVEL too!
4. We can help source for good OTHER breeds (i.e. Netherland Dwarfs, Lionhead, American Fuzzy Lops, Jersey Woollies, Mini Satin, Mini Rex, Californian & etc) too!
5. We can arrange for shipping to countries outside of Malaysia too! Foreign friends please email me!
Now, let’s flood me with emails and more importantly, let’s get GOOD STUFF!
*P.S.: PLEASE EMAIL ME!!! I WILL NOT ENTERTAIN COMMENTS ON THIS POST!
Happy 1st Birthday Truffles!!!
Posted in Living Elsewhere with tags birthdays, holland lop, life, pets, Photography, rabbits on January 12, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryToday is Truffles birthday and I left his photo at home!
Our handsome Truffles
Happy Birthday my dear Truffles! You’re always a CHAMP!
My Little Tru-Luv Knee-Yo
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags holland lop, kit, life, News, pets, Photography, rabbits on January 11, 2010 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry
Day 6
Miss Independent please stand up! Put your hands up!
Tiramishu’s day!
Posted in Does with tags Black Otter, life, Netherland Dwarf, News, pets, Photography, rabbits, Sonshine's Goodie Two Shoes on January 10, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryHad a great day messing with Tiramishu today. She is so darn cute and small!
Mishu all relaxed
Such a cutie!
She likes posing on my lap!
Trust Me, They Are Only 12 Weeks Old!
Posted in Juniors with tags Holland Lops, life, News, pets, Photography, Tru-Luv Balian, Tru-Luv Sibylla on January 9, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI am glad that my blog statistics is back to normal now. Really baffles me how the heck it went up to 1229 hits for yesterday alone. I hope it will get there on a daily basis and TLR do get up to 1229 fans – LOL!
Anyhow, decided to have a little photo shoot of the kits. Posing them on the table makes me feel that they have both grown up as they no longer look like babies to me but in fact they are only 12 weeks old.
Hope these photos will brighten up your weekend!
Tru-Luv Sibylla
Cute?
That's what they call bone?
Tru-Luv Balian is too awesome right now!
Do you agree?
And BTW, here’s one of Thunder’s kits:
Another cutie in the making!
Record High Hits On TLR!
Posted in Random Topics with tags Blog hits, Blog stats, life, News, Record High blog statistics on January 8, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryToday marks the highest number of daily hits for my blog. As I am writing this post, the number is at 101o since midnight. I really do not know what is happening but thank you very much for visiting. Hope you enjoy my blog.
Keep on coming back aight…..
PEACE OUT…
Knee-Yo & So-Sick
Posted in In The Nestbox, Random Topics with tags Holland Lops, life, Ne-Yo Live In Kuala Lumpur, News, pets, Photography, rabbits on January 8, 2010 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry
Ne-Yo conquered!
What a spectacular concert by this person I dub to be the next Michael Jackson in the making. There is no chance for Simon Cowell or Paul Moss to pick on pitching at all! Every single move, every single note and every single beat precisely right where they are. I am a very critical person as all of you know and I was actually looking out for the slightest glitch in this concert, NONE! The band was good, the dancers did not bother me at all and the weather was perfect!
The next black kit born in TLR will be called Tru-Luv Knee-Yo and the next peanut will be called So-Sick cause they are usually dying.
I noticed that Ne-Yo dedicated this concert to the late Michael Jackson. It is definitely a night to remember. And honestly, I am too old for Ne-Yo ya’ll….
Back’s aching and I am a little deaf right now. But deaf enough to hear Thunder singing to each and everyone of his girlfriend:
she’s staring at me i’m sitting wondering what she’s thinking…
nobunny’s talking, cause talking just turns into screaming…
and now as i’m yellin’ over her, she yellin’ over me..
all that that means, is neither of us is listening…
and what’s even worse is that we don’t even remember why we’re fighting…
so both of us are mad for, nothing..
fighting for, nothing…
crying for, nothing…
but we wont let it go for, nothing…
no not for, nothing…
there should be, nothing…
to a love like what we got, oh baby…
i know sometimes its gonna rain…
but baby can we make up now cause i can’t sleep through the pain…
girl i don’t wanna go to bed, mad at you..
and i don’t want you to go to bed, mad at me…
no i don’t wanna go to bed, mad at you…
and i don’t want you to go to bed, mad at me…
A Far Cry
Posted in Random Topics with tags Animals, Comparison, Hobby, Holland Lops, life, Milestone, News, pets on January 6, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryBefore 2009 came to a close, I sorted out all the pictures I have taken of my rabbits and something caught my attention.
Let’s take a closer look to what caught my attention:
One of my Ol' Skool broodies!
OMG! Can you believe it?
Now compare that to this:
Big difference right?
The funny thing is, I now realized how difficult it was back then for my Holland Lop breeder friends to comment on my rabbits. For instance, back then Laurie was the only person I knew through her blog and each time I asked her to evaluate my rabbits, it seemed really difficult for her to comment. But she did point out the good points that my rabbit have and also I knew how much work is needed to get to where I wanted to be. I truly understand what a difficult position she was in at that moment! I found this really funny and hilarious.
Just imagine if you’re driving a BMW and someone comes and ask you about the Sang Kancil. It is just 2 different leagues and it would be very difficult to pass judgment as both have their value and worth on different levels.
Have a nice Wednesday everyone!
We’ve got Thunder’s babies!
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Holland Lops, Ivy Crescent's Thunder, life, News, pets, Photography, rabbits on January 5, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI am so happy to announce that we finally have babies out of Ivy Crescent’s Thunder. YeahoooOooooo…
I just love that sight!
Another good news is that, wordpress.com has added statistics for the Home Page and I am getting more accurate hit counts to my blog now. YeahooOOOooo….
Auspicious Tattoo Numbers!
Posted in Random Topics with tags Flowerhorn, Holland Lops, life, News, pets, Photography, rabbits, Tattooing Rabbits on January 2, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryThis time around, I tried my hands on using 4 digits tattoo numbers for Balian and Sibylla. Did I say 4 digits!? Oh yeah, the favorite weekend past time for most of us here in Malaysia and also in many other countries is buying the lottery numbers. In Malaysia, we have what we call the Unholy Trinity in the name of Magnum, Toto & Da Ma Cai.
Since I am going to use 4 digits for their tattoos, I figured that I must use auspicious numbers in order to fit into our gambling culture or addiction. Today, I peeled off the dried ink on both their left ear to reveal my success!
If you can make out the numbers, make sure you run to the nearest lottery shop to bet on these numbers. And if you win, I hope you come get your lucky bunnies!
And if you thought that only the Flowerhorn (Cichlids) fishes are capable of revealing numbers, think again. Here are some numbers for you!
Sibylla
Balian
P.S.: TLR do not encourage gambling. Kids don’t try this at home (I mean the gambling) !
A cup of tea to greet 2010
Posted in Recommendations with tags Holland Lops, life, News, personalized mug, pets, Photography, rabbits, Wark & Miller's Carmel on January 1, 2010 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI always admire young entrepreneurs especially those that uses their creativity in their venture. I recently struck a conversation with someone on my chat list that I have totally forgotten about and came to know that he is in an interesting business. He deals with printing but not the conventional type mind you. I believe he has been around for quite a while and only recently that I took notice.
After browsing through the samples, I thought it would be nice to get a little “customized” mug for myself. I am proud to say that I now own a truluvrabbitry.com mug – LOL!
How cool it is to wake up every morning to have a cup of tea looking at my bunnies!
I always enjoy a good service and Samuel was kind enough to go through all the interesting facts about his business at great length. What I love most about his business is the convenience. I don’t need to budge from my seat because his is an online business. All I did was to send him a picture and transfer some funds through the internet and my customized mug arrives in 2 working days!
What a lengthy post just to talk MUG? Here’s some photos and as usual, Carmel as a good model. LOL!
Isn't this cool?
Just look at the pretty model - LOL!
Full view of the cup!
Conclusion, satisfaction guaranteed!
For customized mugs, please visit http://cysgift.blogspot.com/ and for BUNNY MODELS/CAM-WHORES, please email truluvrabbitry@gmail.com !!!
* MUGS & BUNNY, each sold separately!
Happy New Year To All!!!
Posted in Greetings with tags 2010, Happy New Year 2010, life, News, Photography on December 31, 2009 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry
The Reputation Of A Breeder
Posted in Ramblings with tags Cheats, Lies, life, News, pets, rabbits, Reputation on December 31, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryAs 2009 draws to a close, I would just like to explain why it is important for me to pass along my rabbits to trustworthy people. I have gone through a lot of local rabbit websites and weblogs. They are all appalling. Tons of mixes will be hitting the market really soon and on a constant basis.
Tru-Luv Rabbitry does not only carry the name Tru-Luv Rabbitry. My rabbits are tattooed and comes with a 4 generation pedigree. Together with this pedigree lies the various rabbitry names in the lineage. Not only my reputation is at stake, the reputations of all those names are also at stake.
Take for instance when an idiot (breeder wannabe) buys my rabbit and breeds it into his/her local stocks, I am sure as a marketing strategy, he/she will give the lineage a good mention too either verbally or through their incomplete pedigrees. In so doing, it only tarnishes our reputation and in the long run will hurt really bad.
Bear in mind, Tru-Luv Rabbitry and all other SERIOUS rabbitries only breed for quality. If ever something bad crops up, gone are these names into the dumpster. I believe this is the very reason why most breeders cull their unsatisfactory stocks too.
So here is what you should always look out for. Make sure that the pedigree is complete with 4 generations of rabbits listed and a tattoo on the left ear. These are but a few controls that TLR practices and I hope that no counterfeits are produced out there.
Dear breeders, our reputations are at stake and we cannot control the action of others, but at least take up the responsibility to steer the lost onto the path of righteousness!
Happy New Year everyone & everybun!
Poor Dasher
Posted in Bucks with tags Dasher, holland lop, Humor, Miller's Clark, Photography, rabbits, Santa Claus on December 30, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI got a little bored today and SB suggested that I go let one of the bunnies loose. I did just that and …
I come, I see...
Beth shouted, "Dad dad, take him away!"
Santa said, "Ho Oh No No, poor Dasher!"
Beth said, “Dad dad, my reindeer is wet…”
Oooops!
"Santa, I feel violated!"
Better feast for the eyes
Posted in Juniors with tags Holland Lops, life, News, pets, Photography, Tru-Luv Balian, Tru-Luv Sibylla on December 30, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryDid I also mention that 2010 will see better quality pictures for TLR? I have been stretching the capabilities of my Canon PowerShot A710 for far too long and you must have noticed I no longer take photos in the evening as they turn out extremely bad.
A blogger’s best friend is a good camera. My wife and I decided to get ourselves a Canon EOS 1000D code name (Rebel XS). I love the word Rebel because that’s what I am (as what my mom calls me) – LOL!
Here’s my first attempt using my new toy:
goo goo gaa gaa
squeeeEeeeezeeEeee
ho ho ho
I'll bite!
As cute as Orlando Bloom!
If there isn’t much difference with my previous pictures, then it is user’s problem ok? LOL!!!
#1 2010 Resolution Under The Microscope
Posted in Greetings, Ramblings with tags Holland Lops, life, News, pets, Photography, rabbits on December 29, 2009 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry2009 brought about a great wave in terms of interest in Holland Lops. Like mushrooms sprouting throughout the nation, every lop ear rabbit is labeled as a HOLLAND LOP. Let me just share with you a photo I took at a famous pet shop on the eve of Christmas eve.
Left To DIE!
Who to blame? I say you and I, WE have a role in the death of this poor bunny. We all know the simple facts of business – demand & supply. In the midst of fulfilling demands, edges are cut to earn a little more. DISPOSABLE is what rabbits are today! Just like a novelty toy, a rabbit is so disposable because it is cheap. It is alright to have them die because there are many more available out there! At the front of this renown pet shop, it is WRITTEN big and clear – WE CARE. And it also has something seemed to be the 10 commandments of the advantages of having PETS and “teaches children responsibility” is one of them. They won’t be any responsibility lesson if the poor pet keeps on dying on the poor child!
Yes, my friends. all our hands are tainted with blood because of this LUST for MONEY. It is a vicious cycle.
2009 again saw a year of great demand for Netherland Dwarfs, Dwarf Hotots and Holland Lops. Did we fail in our execution in marketing and awareness? Is there an imbalance between education and money making? Did we not get the message across clearer than before?
Between year 2007 & 2008, we covered the basics in the local forums. We were shouting for HAY and brands like OXBOW. So we have them today.
Today, a few days before 2009 ends, I cannot help but to feel that the road ahead is much more treacherous than before. Indeed, we need to find a balance to the force. Breeder wannabes are labeling their lop ear rabbits as Holland Lop just like how once someone did that and have caught so many unaware. Ill informed men and women who are blinded by mere “cuteness”. How are we to deal with this?
You see, like the earth, we need to find balance. I have raise this point many times and I am writing it again. We are about to overpopulate our country with rabbits. What QUALITY of rabbits do we want to see in our future? Do we settle merely for what we call “PET” quality or do we strive to do better?
Many local rabbit weblogs stated very clearly that “Animals are creation of God, and we govern over them”. Yes, we govern over them and we must decide what GOOD we make of them! Even the cow has got good use for its meat! Do we allow our beloved pets to live in filth to be bred in horrendous conditions?
For the past 2 days, after a long time not wanting to visit some depressing local rabbit weblogs, I browse through a few of them and I couldn’t help but to feel really disappointed that we are indeed back at square one. We all hope that these wannabes do the RIGHT thing.
My wife puts it in very simple perspective. Everyone can afford to stay in any hotel but not everyone can afford staying in a BOUTIQUE hotel. Applying that to the world of rabbits, it would mean that everyone can own a Holland Lop but not everyone can own exclusive purebred Holland Lops!
I am indeed glad Tru-Luv Rabbitry has not bred many rabbits in year 2009 but for each bred and raised here, they are at least of decent quality. QUALITY NOT quantity my friends. Whether you like it or not, I love to brag because in bragging, someone else will find it hard to accept and in that, I hope they improve! Tolong jangan DENGKI & JEALOUS!
Stop believing hearsay about what rabbit should look like. Go get a copy of the Standard of Perfection from the organization of your CHOICE and compare that with your stocks. If they aren’t close enough, you should just stop whatever you are doing! That’s if you are working with purebred. But then again, there isn’t any in betweens because in my books, a breeder’s 1st objective is defined with only 1 word, IMPROVEMENT. Ask yourself what is there to improve in your breeding program and that will spark off the first notion of awareness. Move on to seek clarification and embrace CHANGE!
I love each and everyone of my rabbits whether they are with me or those that I have shared out with fellow enthusiasts. I look at them and my troubles go away and in my heart, I could tell the wannabes, YOU WILL NEVER BE ME!
Here’s Balian and Sibylla, bidding everyone Happy New Year 2010!
Tru-Luv Balian
At least we have bone now...
Tru-Luv Sibylla
THICK!
My dear friends, the #1 2010 Resolution for me is indeed to again EDUCATE the general public how it is like to find a responsible breeder and to avoid BACKYARD BREEDERS.
Look through my eyes, there is LIFE within me
TLR 2010 Resolutions
Posted in Random Topics with tags New Year's Resolutions on December 27, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryIt is the time of the year again that we all have our personal reviews and resolutions for the coming year. Before mentioning the resolutions that I have for year 2010, I would like to review the objectives for year 2009.
And the indicators are:
BLUE -ACHIEVED
GREEN – IN PROGRESS
RED – ACHIEVED BUT NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
2009 Objectives:
1 ) Chocolate Holland Lops
Had a major setback when I lost Seychel but I am sure the chocolates will pop up in future.
2 ) Continue promoting ethical breeding & responsible ownership
3 ) Making more bunny friends around the world
4 ) Importing nicer foundation stocks
An objective met and I must say a hundred fold thanks to all the help of great friends namely Scott, Kay & Teri.
5 ) Praying harder to have constant Oxbow supplies
We have another brand available and my herd no longer depend on just Oxbow.
6 ) Renewing HLRSC membership
7 ) Continue posting on a daily basis with quality contents
8 ) Continue sharing quality Holland Lops at reasonable prices to highly intellectual individuals (LOL!)
Can’t say that I have shared much lately due to less production. Not complaining at all.
9 ) To master color genetics
Took a little U-turn to fall back on working with TORTs. Color can wait
10 ) Revamp Meadow Haven
Done deal!
What year 2010 holds for TLR? Here are some of my major resolutions for year 2010:
1) Continue producing the best Holland Lops in Malaysia.
2) Working with another breed.
3) Continue moving forward faster so that the rest would keep up even faster!
4) Educating the general public and raising awareness of differences between the original Holland Lop & the counterfeit.
5) Help MROC take off to greater heights with new and lasting leadership and participation.
I’ll just stick with these 5 objectives for now.
Merry “Bunny” Christmas!!!
Posted in Greetings with tags holland lop, life, Merry Christmas, News, Photography, rabbits on December 23, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryTechnically, this is the 2nd last post for year 2009. I will be taking a little break this holiday season so there will not be any post till after Christmas. I believe the next issue of the MROC Newsletter would be delayed because most if not all my fellow committee members are so busy with their own vacations.
From all of us here in Meadow Haven, we would like to wish everyone the Merriest of Christmas. May all stomach be filled with great food and stockings filled with ipods, handphones and many interesting presents.
Cheers to all!!!
* background photo courtesy of Cheri Bushee (love ya mom!) of Dovehill Rabbitry
Not Forgotten
Posted in Juniors with tags Baby Bunny, Eva Green, holland lop, Kingdom of Heaven, kits, life, News, Orlando Bloom, pets, Photography, pre juniors, rabbits, Tru-Luv Balian, Tru-Luv Sibylla on December 22, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryThough there is much hype surrounding the rabbitry for the past few days, it may seemed that I have forgotten about my babies. No, I have not!
Here are some photos taken today of Balian and Sibylla:
She is looking better as each day passes. Not that cooperative this morning with a little low head mount
He is really going into the "uglies" stage
The Future of TLR
Posted in Juniors with tags Black Otter ND, Holland Lops, Java Brown Sugar, Netherland Dwarfs, News, pets, Photography, rabbits, Tiramishu Goodie Two Shoes on December 20, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryAs all of you already know, I constantly make improvements in the rabbitry and am not afraid to try out new things. For that reason, I really want to express my heartiest thanks to Teri & Stephen Reymann for sending me 2 of their finest rabbits. They arrived safely today and I just picked them up at the airport. Everyone and everybun is dead tired so please forgive me if the rabbits do not seemed to be posed well. They needed much break too after the long journey and believe me, these photos really do not do them justice as far as posing is concerned.
My Christmas has just been completed this year with the addition of this 2 wonderful rabbits! I have been toying with the idea of owning a Netherland Dwarf and I can’t resist any further. Sonshine’s Goodie Two Shoes (Tiramishu) is such a beautiful Black Otter Netherland Dwarf. She has got at the most 1.5 inches of ears!
Sonshine’s Brown Sugar (Java) is a hot tort Holland Lop babe that has really chunky bones. She just blow me away every time! And she’s a lot of personality already!
I should have uploaded this earlier!
Don't you just love her?
I love the upright SHORT ears!!!
Chunky!
Really short ears!!!
I love her, REALLY!!!
Love the crown and curve!
She's filled with personality right now!
Hawt BABY Java!
I am hugging her to sleep!
Look out for more SURPRISES coming in near future!
Carmel as sweet as caramel
Posted in Does with tags Animals, holland lop, life, News, pets, Photography, rabbits, Wark & Miller Carmel on December 18, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI sometimes wonder how breeders with over 30 rabbits in their barn chooses their favorite bunnies. I am very glad that each and every rabbit that I have raised and owned so far is my personal favorite in their own special ways. I feel very fortunate to have a herd of rabbits where each and everyone is my favorite. It is so hard for me to answer the question of which is really my favorite because my heart is basically equally divided for each and everyone of them.
Today is Carmel’s day out and after giving her a little brushing, I decided to take a few shots of her. I found that she is very hard to pose but if left alone, she poses very well naturally. She’ll always give me the “don’t touch me, I know how to do it myself” kind of look whenever I try to pose her.
I know it has been quite monotonous as I have been posting a lot of show pose photos of the rabbits. I thought of sharing some candid shot of her. It is pretty hard to get candid shots of her because she is such a natural poser. LOL!
My favorite side profile of Carmel thus far...
I like to squeeze her really tight!!!
Just love the crown and the cute ears!!!
Tru-Luv Balian & Tru-Luv Sibylla
Posted in Juniors with tags Baby Bunny, Eva Green, holland lop, Kingdom of Heaven, kits, life, News, Orlando Bloom, pets, Photography, pre juniors, rabbits, Tru-Luv Balian, Tru-Luv Sibylla on December 18, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryThe movie Kingdom of Heaven starring Orlando Bloom happens to be one of my favorite movies of all time. I have decided to rename Papadoom to Balian and Mooruku to Sibylla.
Tru-Luv Balian
Tru-Luv Sibylla
In Search Of New Names
Posted in Juniors with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, pre juniors, rabbits on December 16, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryThe time has finally come to rename these 2 babies and they are suppose to be tattoo-ed anytime now but I have yet to get 2 more digits that I need so tattooing just have to wait a little while longer.
I don’t feel so well today so I am not gonna crack my head for new names too. I’ll just put that idea behind my mind and will get to it soon.
Here’s some photos of the 2 cutie pies…
Mooruku's side profile
Looking really cute!
Will get better in time...I hope...LOL
Papadoom's side profile
Front, I am loving it....
My favorite photo of him thus far
Hope they grow into their ears. That would be nice…
When It All Begins: The History Of Tru-Luv Rabbitry
Posted in Random Topics with tags Encyclopedia of rabbits and rodents, History, History of Tru-Luv Rabbitry, Holland Lops, Lola, News, rabbits on December 14, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryJust a blink of an eye, almost 3 years has passed since I set my eyes on the first Holland Lop on the internet. It was The Nature Trail’s Rio that got the ball rolling. Prior to discovering Holland Lops on the internet, my interest in this breed started way back in year 2000, which is 3 years after the first edition of Encyclopaedia of Rabbits & Rodents by Esther Verhoef – Verhallen (ISBN: 1840530677) was published in 1997.
It was that 2 cute Holland Lop kits that started it all
If you ask me today, I would say that it is strange that the book mixed both rodents and rabbits together but back then it did not cross my mind that rodents and rabbits are under different subclasses. I felt it was a complete guide for a pet lover like me and I still think this book ROCKS! The rabbit breeds written were mostly European breeds and I am very glad that the Holland Lop got a very thorough mention.
Being a pet lover, the pets section is all that I paid attention to whenever I visit the bookstore and the bookstore happen to be one of my favorite hang out places. I happen to have purchased this book back in 1998. I also have my parents to thank for nurturing this interest and love for animals in me that now I find to be one of the most important characteristics a child has got to acquire especially in this world today.
I bred my first pair of rabbits at age 8 though I started having pets much earlier. We have ornamental fishes all the time as my father have a huge pond with Japanese Koi in it. We also have dogs all the time as they guarded the house very faithfully.
Memories
Come to think about it, I have always kept my rabbits in separate cages. In year 2000, I actually got myself a little lop ear doe with my meager allowance and this little doe was vicious. She has got the worst attitude. The last rabbit from that herd of 5 passed away in year 2003 and I did not have any rabbits since until end of 2006.
Thinking back, rabbits really were and will always be the joy of my life. Wonder how life would be without rabbits. Glad that I still have this wonderful pet today. I believe rabbits will always be apart of the family in many generations to come…
Isn't that precious?
Ivy Crescent’s Haley
Posted in Does with tags holland lop, Ivy Crescent's Haley, News, pets, Photography, rabbits on December 12, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI noticed that I have not written much about this doe that will be the heart of my herd. If asked what is the perfect example of a Holland Lop that I have in mind, I’ll definitely point to Haley’s head. I share the same preference with Scott Rodriguez’ idea of how a Holland Lop’s head should be. Scott always mentioned that a Holland has got to have a head and I couldn’t agree more. Look at Hollands that place in most shows today and you will notice the massive heads. I strongly believe that a Holland Lop’s head is what makes it “bulldoggish”. Together with a massive typey body, it creates the cutest of all rabbits.
Every breeder breeds for certain styles and I love the heads on the rabbits that Scott breeds. Each time I see Haley, I feel really proud to have her. I wish that I could continue developing this trait in my lines.
At last, a decent side profile of Haley!
Isn't she the cutest bunny?
A heas so massive, it is easy to mistaken her for a buck!
Week 8: Uglies!
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on December 11, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitrySorry that I have not been posting photos lately. It is very hard to take decent photos of the babies right now because the camera makes them uglier than they already are. But I believe they are really growing up nicely and I observe so many different characteristics on them as compared to my previous litters. One of the major difference is that these 2 little fellows are really small at 8 weeks.
Here are some my favorite photos captured this morning.
Papadoom acting cute!
Total disapproval?
From another angle
Side profile
I like the stumpy front legs
I am loving this little doe very much
Nice side profile?
Emotional Attachment
Posted in Random Topics with tags Emotional, Emotions, Holland Lops, life, News, pets, rabbits on December 10, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI came across this article entitled Why One Veterinarian Quit, Disgusted With a Profession He Once Revered and found it rather interesting. I am sure many show rabbit breeders would agree with the point this person in question is trying to raise. Most show rabbit breeders have no compassion for defects. The competition to produce the best specimens is very stiff and the weakest links are always discarded.
I believe pet owners have a part to play in vets being too engrossed in saving unnecessary lives. I have never believe in saving a suffering life. If an animal is suffering, it should be put down humanely and immediately.
A couple of years back, my dad found 2 kittens still suckling on their dead and rotting mother. Turned out the 2 kittens were also injured due to attacks from rival male cats. We found them with punctured wounds and maggots were coming out from these wounds. We brought them to the vet and he helped us clean up the wounds. The wounds on one of the kittens were so deep that we thought the only way to end its misery was euthanasia. Its sibling did not make it either as it succumb to the injuries a few days later.
We all do have emotional attachment to our pets. To a certain extent, I believe the main cause for humans to have strong emotional attachment to their pets is due to the fact that in this era of complex socialism, pets provide more solace than a fellow human being. The emotional attachment is so strong that sometimes it clouds us from understanding the real purpose an animal is brought into being.
Like us, every animal in this world has a purpose in life.
A friend once asked me what can a dog do for me. I found it hard to answer his question. His point of view is that we should have an animal in our lives only if it can provide us with some sort of “service”. For example, a dog is suppose to watch and guard properties from trespassers.
We have evolved and so have animals. In today’s luxurious world, pets no longer have their roles to play. Most if not all are pampered furry companions. Is this a man made market or we are finding the need of affirmation that only animals could provide?
To what extent would you hold on to a pet’s life when it is suffering? Is it merely an attachment or obsession?
Week 7: Weanlings!
Posted in Juniors with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits, weaning baby rabbits on December 6, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI was at Jaya One today for the Pets Day Out event. A big congratulations to the organizers for doing a great job bringing pet people together. I saw many scorpions, tortoises, snakes which are among the exotics besides from the regular dogs, cats and rabbits. I was there to give my little moral support to Pet Epicure and their “cats for adoption” drive. For those who are interested or know people who might be interested to adopt cats, please drop by Pet Epicure’s website. We were in time to watch the dog obedience demo. I think the Silky Terrier deserves a super obedient award.
The only thing that I didn’t like about the event happen to be the deplorable sight that I witnessed in one of the booths where more than 20 baby rabbits were cramped into 3 feet cages each and a cage with some underage kits. I thought they look rather underage and felt pretty fed up to even take photos of them. So much has been said and I believe enough have been said. I later obtained these photos from a friend who happen to be there as well.
These are probably 2 weeks old (max) baby rabbits and probably from larger mixed breeds.
Look at the white/gray one. You can roughly tell that it is underage because its fur has yet to “fluff” up. And as a comparison, here’s Mooruku at Day 12, you can see a little similarity:
The bigger one right in the centre is probably the only bunny that is almost 6 weeks old
Please note that I am not trying to defame anyone. Just for awareness purposes as it will do both buyers and sellers good in the long run. If underage bunnies die in the hands of the buyers, it would give the sellers a bad name so I believe it is a win-win situation to get everyone educated and thus saving innocent lives too.
In TLR on the other hand, I weaned Mooruku and Papadoom off mommy at 7th week this weekend. They both now have their own space to grow up. They binky all the time and the cages make them look really tiny.
Papadoom being inquisitive!
Cute!
And what do I get? She showed me her BUM! She ought to see how those poor little bunnies get cramped into a 3 feet cage!
Christmas props try outs #2
Posted in Does, In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, Ivy Crescent's Haley, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on December 3, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryIt’s been a while since I last took photos of Haley. What I like most about her is the massive head. She is very typey as well.
Isn't she amazing?
I can't wait to see how this one grow up to be
I am really loving this one already!
I prefer to take photos early in the morning with natural sunlight. This camera works better with natural sunlight – LOL!
Even Papadoom looks better!
I really have high hopes for this doe!
Next trait to work on is definitely BONES! We're getting there!
Day 45: Christmas props try outs
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on December 1, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryTop on my Christmas wish list is a brand new DSLR camera. The reason is simple, just look at how bad these photos came out to be. They just do not do the bunnies justice. I need to engage some professional help soon!!!
Right now I really love Mooruku because at 6.5 weeks, she is showing some potential. Papadoom is just very weird or perhaps I should blame it on the lousy camera that I am using right now. I hate it when what I see is not what I get when I open up the photos on the computer.
Papadoom is a PIG nosed Holland Lop - LOL! Some people see a heart shape though. I think the Christmas tree is uglier!
MoooOOOoruku-licioussSSsss. Depth of chest, nice top line and wide shoulders that smooths out unto the hindquarter! Long ears is the only YUCK for me right now...
Bunny Pains #1
Posted in Bunny Pains Series with tags Bunny Pains, pets, rabbits, Solid Junior Buck, Story Telling on November 30, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI suddenly felt the urge of writing short stories today. Inspired by the successes of the likes of One Tree Hill and Sweet Valley High (I don’t actually read them but was quite curious how my cousin got hooked on it), I hope this series will be a success among the youth breeders everywhere. I am sure you all can relate to the plots as we go through it. Maybe some of you may want to continue the plots for me as we go through. So here’s the first serving of the Bunny Pains series:
“Tasha, don’t you think he’s such a cutie?”
“Move along now, will you? We’re here for Hollands National not New Zealand White National”
“It doesn’t hurt just to admire”
“Another minute and we’ll miss Baxtor being judged. I could see them in their coops already!”
Beth & Tasha hurried along to the Holland Lops section where the Solid Junior Bucks are being judge by Judge Roland Jones.
“There he is, I hope he get picked”
“Beth, look over towards Aunt Teri. There she is again showing you some signs with those filthy fingers”
“Come on Tasha, let’s not go there. It is just not worth our time”
“Beth, I wonder how long you’ll put up with her bad antics”
“Let’s just put it this way, she’s the last of my worries. Let’s hope Baxtor get his leg today, that’s all that matters right now”
“I bet sainthood is for you. I on the other hand, would not put up with such nonsense”
“She is probably bitter about every single thing around her. Didn’t you see how her mommy showed in OPEN with the same attitude?”
“Yeah, bad traits run in the family. You just need to cull hard!”
“You’re too funny. I really wonder how you cull bad people”
“You neuter them?”
The both giggled and silently watched while Judge Roland examined Baxtor.
“We have with us today ten very handsome bucks in the Solid Junior Buck class”
Putting his hands into Baxtor’s coop, Judge Roland pulled him out and posed him on the table.
“What I like about this little guy is definitely his head, the short ears and the great width on his shoulders. See how it smoothly goes down all the way to his hindquarters?”
He then pulled out another rabbit from its coop.
“I really like this little guy as well. I absolutely adore his front end especially the depth of chest seen here. I really don’t know, it is definitely a hard decision. But I would personally go for an overall good stocky body where more points are allocated”
Everyone was holding their breath at this point as Judge Roland announces the 1st place Solid Junior Buck.
“1st Solid Junior Buck goes to #10”
“Tasha, did you hear what I hear or am I hearing things?”
“I was about to ask you the same question. Can this be true? It is Baxtor!”
Tina looks on from across the show room with a heart fueled with anguish and envy. Beth and Tasha were too busy celebrating their victory as Baxtor went on to win Best of Breed in the Youth category.
To Be Continued…
Stay tuned for more plots from victory to sorrow as Beth and Tasha grow up together in the Rabbit Show room. Go through all the bashing, deceptions, bullying, backstabbing, joys, rejections and peer pressures as Youth Holland Lop breeders.
Day 43: Looking Back
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 29, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI am trying out some photos with Christmas backdrop. Hoping that I’ll have time for a nice Christmas photo session for all the rabbits in Meadow Haven. Mooruku is indeed growing really pretty. I am starting to like her a lot compared to Papadoom. I am keeping my fingers crossed that they will develop nicely as time passes.
Papadoom wasn't too happy to pose today - LOL!
This is the most natural pose for today with a little ear control
Don't mess with me!
Mid way through the photo session, our friend decided to play with the Christmas tree ornaments. Chewing on the synthetic leaves – LOL! Silly little fellow. While doing that, he showed me the BUM!
Busy body!
I truly understand why young bucks are not suitable for 4-H showmanship! LOL!
Don’t you feel that it is Christmas already!?
Not my favorite photo but this shows something I liked about Mooruku
She's really cute don't you think?
Best pose of the day!
This is my favorite photo. It is very difficult to take photos of Broken Blacks with this camera and how clear the eye turned out really makes this my favorite! I like the blur effect too...
I was thinking how did these 2 kits fair at this tender age of 6 weeks as compared to kits I have in the past. This is one of the main reason why I love blogging as it helps me remember almost everything for me. I have very bad memory so I depend on this blog to tell me what has taken place in the past. And as comparison, here are photos of 3 other kits at 6 weeks old.
Holly Hope herself
Luna
Moesha, she was really stunning at 6 weeks!
As you can see, Mooruku & Papadoom have very different look at this stage. It is way too early to tell. Let’s wait till 3 months and then 6 months. There will be more development up to 24 months!
Day 41: Early Uglies!
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 27, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryMy poor old camera can only take decent photos during the day. The lighting seemed to be perfect this morning so I decided to snap a few photos of the kits. They have grown and especially their ears. I am totally in for short ears but I am not too certain what is the determining factor to the length of the ears – genetics or temperature. It is a fact that rabbits loses their body heat through their ears. The bigger the surface of their ears, the faster they can release heat from their body as they do not sweat.
My hope is that, their ears will grow longer/bigger faster but genetics would be the final determinant factor of the sizes. Which means, it is genetics that govern the size of the ears in whichever growth rate they are going through. I usually notice as the ears pull longer/bigger, the size of the heads are compromised. Natural selection takes generations to materialize but I am not sure if it is faster with rabbits.
I knew Mooruku's ears will be shorter because it took longer for them to drop
I like the bones!
Will definitely give Papadoom time to grow up...
Cute!
Round 2 of comparison goes to the Broken Black, Mooruku. I have got a feeling she’s going to turn out to be an awesome doe!
I am going to just grow this 2 out and let them take their time to develop. The reason is because of this photo:
This is Clark when he was much younger. The 2 kits look almost similar around this age. And when he blossomed into a handsome buck, we know how he looks like right now don’t we?
Very hopeful indeed….
Day 39: Change Is The Only Constant!
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 25, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryThe kits are changing everyday. They are growing up just like how I like them to be. I really wish I have a better camera to capture every moment. My old camera at the moment cannot take good photos at night.
I also want to dedicate this post to Mr. Bagus Amir for patiently waiting for photos!
Isn't this cute!?
This picture of Mooruku reminds me of The Nature Trail's Rio at 2 months. Could she be it?
I really do hope Mooruku will be like Rio – http://www.thenaturetrail.com/RiosPage.htm.
A little to the sides angle...
Almost a side profile..
I love the depth of chest here!
And here come Papadoom!
Oops, overposed!
Now, that's more like it! What do ya think? A little long ears at the moment..
Farewell Skor, You’re Always My Boy
Posted in Bucks, Living Elsewhere with tags holland lop, life, News, pets, Rabbit Hill Skor, rabbits, Sold on November 24, 2009 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry
My last chance to trance Skor...
With the heaviest of heart, I bid farewell to my favorite boy Skor. He shall begin his life as a very pampered pet Holland Lop with his new owner. Like any other goodbyes, the only consolation for me is that my boy Skor is promised a good home.
Good teeth
I am very grateful that his new owner has contacted me and shown much interest. I count my lucky stars each time someone approaches me for my rabbits and it clicks right away. There are many things we feel with our 5 senses but there are certain things that we sense with our heart – SINCERITY & HONESTY.
Clean vent
His 4 digit tattoo
Skor has done his bit in providing us a few of his offspring that has brighten up a few homes with their antics and unconditional love.
My only wish is that, he will live his life to the fullest and enjoy every single day hence forth!
Go make me proud Skor boy!
Another one to miss...
Pet People vs Show Breeder
Posted in Ramblings, Random Topics with tags Holland Lops, life, News, Pet People vs Show Breeder, pets, rabbits on November 23, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI was once very much a pet person. Highly compassionate and passionate about my pets that I was almost as fanatic as people in the organization that has a name that sounds like “PITA” bread. We now live in a very opinionated era where everyone has their own opinions and views. The followings are my view about pet people as observed throughout my 3 years of raising Holland Lops through the perspective of a show breeder:
1. Pet People are hard to educate
Pet people lack the knowledge and experience as compared to breeders of large scale. I have to admit that I still have much to learn as compared to my counterparts in US. Theirs are barns with 100 holes or more. They are so well versed with every single problem with the breed that it makes my biggest problem seemed petty. Coming back to this heading, I found that it is extremely hard to educate pet people not because the are stupid but most often than not, they rather believe hearsay and rumors. They fail to understand the facts most of the time.
2. Pet People do not know Holland Lops
Pet people go for cuteness first, quality 2nd. Somehow they have a weird taste or perhaps I should say, unshaped opinions. Up to today, many still do not know that a baby Holland Lop is cute, but CUTER as an adult. Many still do not know that some lines of Holland Lops take up to 24 months (2 years) to mature physically (overall outlook). All they know is the basic that rabbits mature at 6 months but little do they know that it is sexual maturity (and size) at 6 months! Give me a rabbit at 6 weeks and another at 2 years (and above), I’ll go for the latter!
3. Pet people will give up at first try
The trick to Holland Lops is to never give up! There are too much challenges with this breed that many rather be spared from all the troubles. Good thing never come easy and if you can laugh at the face of adversities, then Holland Lops are your cup of tea!
4. Pet people wants everything in pairs
Pet people think of breeding first, basic care later. I normally laugh my head off now when people ask me for a pair of Holland Lops (and on discounted price!). It is so difficult to even get just 1 and they are asking for a pair. I used to be like that too and I could remember vividly how I was “grilled” & flamed for harassment! Now I truly understand why I was treated that way.
5. Pet people have no commitments
The same people that shout for animal rights and being all compassionate about their pets are the same people that will abandon their pets in the face of adversities and circumstances that they will eventually find excuses to justify. More often than not, pets in their hands will not last their lifetime. Sad but true.
6. Pet people are too good hearted
Between life and death, pet people will of course choose life. “Oh, it was so pitiful living in that condition, I thought it would be good I provide a good home for it” sounds all too familiar. Pet people are nice to the point of patronizing the exact establishments that they should not. Buying out of pity is far worst as buying on impulse! If you really understand the psychology between a seller & buyer, many irresponsible breeders will be out of business and thus, less animals have to suffer. Sellers at times thrive on pity. If you can’t take the sight of seeing a poor little animal suffer, don’t go to the pet shops! Just get your supplies from the shelves and go home. Many pet shops can survive without selling livestocks.
There you go, 6 golden pointers to not be a PET PERSON but a pet person with a better perspective. Take the initiatives to befriend GOOGLE. You’ll be surprise how much you’ll learn through that search engine. Don’t believe anything that I say. Go find out yourself! It is fun for you to prove me wrong.
Toilet Habits Up Close & Personal
Posted in Random Topics with tags Animals, Holland Lops, life, News, Pet Potty, pets, Potty, Rabbit Litter Habits, Rabbit Toilet Habits on November 22, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryMost rabbit people are very in tuned with their pet rabbit’s toilet habits because empty litter pan normally spells trouble. I realized today that I am not only intuned with their toilet habits but I am also very familiar with how my rabbits use their toilets. Or should I say that looking at rabbit litter pans I am able to recognize the owners? LOL!
What I can conclude is that most of my rabbits are very good with their aims except for one. Let’s walkthrough each litter pan shall we?
You can see that the stain spreads further. Skor's very good with his potty...
Haley is also very good with her toilet habits. Judging from the stain, she's very prim and proper...
Clark has got 2 targets as illustrated by the stains. That's what you get being a playboy too, you have more than 1 choice - LOL!
There is only 1 target for Thunder. He is spot on as you can see
Notice all the names were written at the bottom of the photos except for this one? I will elaborate further...
Holly Hope is the funniest when it comes to toilet habits. She goes into her litter pan nonetheless but…her butt always faces outward. And due to that reason, half of her pee will be spilling out from the sides of the litter pan while the other half is what makes up the stains. Not sure if a bigger litter pan would correct this problem. I need to give that a try. LOL!
Update: Tru-Luv Camior
Posted in Living Elsewhere with tags Holland Lops, life, News, Photography, rabbits, Tru-Luv Camior on November 21, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI just received an email from Alicia with some very interesting photos of her garden pets. She wanted to show me how Camior was doing. Camior was a very low profile kit but I must say she has grown to be a very beautiful young lady. I especially like her crown. She lives in the garden together with Monty the Netherland Dwarf.
According to Alicia, Camior is a very sweet doe despite being intact.
Enjoying the garden
Stains are what you get when you go "off road" all the time...
Day 35: Mini Holland Lops Anyone?
Posted in Random Topics with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 21, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryMy wife told me that she likes kits at this age because they are small and cute. The 2 kits are exactly 5 weeks today and they are 1/4 the size of mommy.
Can’t believe that in another 3 weeks they will be weaned off mommy. Here are some photos taken of them today.
Mooruku's side profile
Mooruku either having a tight crown or short ears. Either way I'm keeping her for the breeding program!
Papadoom's side profile
I hope this buck and replace Skor. Right now the ears are a little long in my opinion.
On the other hand, besides from their sizes, what I like most about kits at this age is the size of their poops! They are also 1/4 the size of adult bunny poop. Don’t believe me? Check this out…
Told ya'll so!
Day 32: Thankful
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 18, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryWhenever I loose a litter of kits, looking at successful litters do give me the motivation to keep on working with this breed. Mooruku and Papadoom has grown so much now. In another 2 weeks they will be weaned off mommy’s milk. Mooruku wasn’t too cooperative posing for me this evening. Nonetheless, here they are:
Still having ear control
Cute eh?
Depth of chest for sure. Hope it stays that way!
Meadow Haven = Area 51
Posted in Obituary, Ramblings with tags Fatal Dwarf Gene, Fetal Giant, Holland Lops, peanut, pets, rabbits on November 17, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryHolland Lops – the most difficult breed to raise. I must agree and I am not ashamed to say that I have seen it all. In the span of just a few months, I have seen the worsts of Holland Lops in terms of breeding. I do not enjoy the deaths involved but I definitely enjoy the challenges that comes along with this breed. I just couldn’t believe that I am given the honor to experience it all.
Good news is, the rabbits are starting to produce again. Like a car engine, it is normally harder to start after a long and cold night. So as starters, I got 2 kits from Haley x Clark. These weren’t ordinary kits. Haley’s pregnancy lasted for 33 days (today) and I was glad she expelled the kits.
What I got was 1 fetal giant (yes, 7 inches long from tip to tail!) and I got a little cute MAX FACTOR (thanks Susie for pointing out that it is not a peanut). What a JACKPOT combination it is (that reminds me, I need to go check my lottery now – LOL).
With all these difficulties, I realized that I am only now starting to work with the purest of Holland Lops. Indeed and in case you didn’t know, Holland Lops are also known as the freak of nature. They are nothing but natural. Developed through selective breeding, these are but a few traits that has been built into the breed.
If you think that it is easy to get Holland Lops, think again. It isn’t that easy and count your blessings if you have one of those cute little droopy ear critters!
The following pictures are very explicit. These are photos that no breeders will share. This world isn’t a perfect world so in sharing these photos, I hope they will serve as reality check for all of us.
Comparing a Great Dane to a Chihuahua
Bloated little fellow
Isn't it cute? The only problem is, it's DEAD!
These are but a few problems that Holland Lop breeders face on a regular basis. If any Holland Lop breeder tells you that he/she do not get problems like these, it is as good as he/she proclaiming that his/her mother is a virgin!
If the little MAX FACTOR kit reminds me of anything at all, it would be…
Gimli the DWARF!!!
Amazing Collages
Posted in Bucks, Does, In The Nestbox with tags Collage, holland lop, life, News, Photography, rabbits on November 16, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryThanks to Adesh for compiling these beautiful collages for me. Courtesy of ChestnutPictures.com…
Chestnuts Visit!
Posted in Bucks, Does, Photos with tags Carmel, Clark, holland lop, Holly Hope, life, Mooruku, News, Papadoom, pets, Photography, rabbits, Skor, Thunder on November 15, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryToday TLR is very honored to have a very special couple visiting and taking photographs of the rabbits. As I have mentioned many times before, friends are the most important part of this hobby and along the way, I must say that I do not have many friends in this hobby but those that I have the privilege to befriends with are very special to me. I really appreciate the CHESTNUTS dropping by Meadow Haven. I do hope they both enjoy their short stay here (wasn’t that short actually). Love the chat. If you like what you see, please visit their site and hire them at http://www.chestnutpictures.com/. I highly recommend them to everyone! Although I watermarked the photos with TLR, they are the rightful owner of these photos and due credit must be given to them.
Thank you Chestnuts and I am sure my dear readers will be very happy to see these beautiful photos!
The kits:
The Cute Kits!
Good one by Shahfiq!
Papadoom - Macho MAN!
Don't you just wanna squeeze em!?
Thunder:
Thunder’s fur is growing back nicely. But I must mention that no matter how he is being shaved, this boy’s bone is super thick! Absolutely LOVE this little guy!
Just look at the STUMPY legs!
Holly Hope:
She out of condition due to nursing. She is absolutely broodish!
Skor:
Skor is pretty awesome and it has been a while since he last posed for me but he did quite a good job naturally.
It has been difficult to get photos that could see his eyes
Wonders if Darlie needs an ambassador. I am sure Skor would fit!
Not too bad eh? He's for sale, inquire within!
Clark:
Doing the side winder!
Side profile. Isn't he a cutie!?
Clark periscopes - You pointin' that bazooka at me?
Looking rather serious
Love this guy very much!
Carmel:
I have been asked which is my favorite rabbits among all that I have. My heart is normally partitioned equally among all living things that I care for. But there is a little bit more for this wonderful doe. She’s AMAZING! Adesh and Shahfiq had fun capturing her on stills. Take a look at all the poses that she could come out with. Absolutely adorable!
The best periscope captured on still thus far in my herd!
Her all time favorite pose
She's being cheeky here. Check out the tongue!
Another one of her favorite pose!
What a beauty. Depth of chest and sheer BONES!
A natural!
Don't you just love the photos and the bunnies too?
There’s somebun missing. We shall know what’s up tomorrow!
Day 28: Keep on posing!
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 14, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryJust wanted to post a quick one for all of you to enjoy this beautiful Saturday!
Beside the color, I really like the type for now...
Cute!
Day 26: Pose Away!
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 12, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryNothing much to write and I’ll let the photos speak their own thousand words.
This one reminds me so much of Holly Hope when she was a baby
Not too bad for a 4 weeks old
Thick! Thick! Thick!
Striking a cute pose!
Posing class
Helicopter propellers!
To cull or not to cull…that is the question…
Posted in Random Topics on November 11, 2009 by sonshinerabbitryThere is more than one definition for the word cull. I will talk about them here.
Euthanasia as a form of culling…
I live in the United States where euthanasia as a form of culling is not considered a bad thing, especially when you have a sick rabbit or one with bad teeth. If you are raising show rabbits, you want to have the strongest and healthiest rabbits that you possibly can. If you treat a sick rabbit and are successful and breed that rabbit, you are passing along unhealthy genes or at least the propensity to have offspring that are more susceptible to getting sick. I personally would rather euthanize a sick rabbit than to spend the time and money to get it well. People who continually give antibiotics for things such as pasturella are only masking the symptoms, the disease is still there! It has been proven that pasturella in rabbits is not curable! If you have a rabbit that is sneezing and it has white or yellowish discharge coming from it’s nose, it does not necessarily mean it is pasturella. Only a culture will tell you if it is or is not. But I will cull any rabbit from my barn that has those symptoms. Fortunately, I have not had this happen very much.
Sickly babies… I do not do any heroics in trying to save them. I have done that in the past and 99% of the time, they die anyway. I know it sounds cruel but I will put that baby down. It’s going to die anyway so why let it suffer until it does. Rabbits do not make any sound when in pain, but look into that rabbits eyes, feel it’s body, you know it is in pain. The humane thing to do is to euthanize it. The same thing goes with peanuts…if you see a peanut in the litter as soon as it is born, do not let it suffer. A peanut cannot eat. It has no way of digesting food. It suffers miserably until it dies. The most humane way to deal with a peanut is to take it immediately from the litter, put it in a small baggie, pull the air out of the baggie and put it in the freezer. It will die immediately.
Rabbits with bad teeth… If there is a simple butting of teeth I may let it grow up a bit to see if the teeth straighten out. But if the teeth have malocclusion and you have to continually clips its teeth to keep the teeth from growing into the jaw or the nasal passage, euthanize. I mean, come on, what kind of life is that for a rabbit, continually having the stress of you prying open their mouth so you can clip their teeth?
Taking rabbits to a raptor rescue or snake farm as a form of culling…
As a breeder of show rabbits, I cannot keep every single rabbit that is born in my barn. I keep only the ones that are show quality. I try to pet out as many as I can (will talk about that later) but there are so many people selling pet bunnies, it’s not possible to sell all your non-show quality rabbits as pets. Luckily we have a place here that actually raises snakes, all kinds and sizes from the tiniest ones to the huge Boa Constrictors! We raise rabbits, they raise snakes! The larger snakes can eat a very large rabbit! We take our rabbits that we don’t want to keep and can’t sell as pets to this place. We get paid for them! I don’t know how they feed the snakes and I don’t want to know, but I know that every living thing on earth has to eat, including snakes! We are able to provide that!
There are also places here in the United States called raptor rescues and wild animal rescues. These places are always in need of food for their animals. A lot of the zoos here also will take rabbits as food for their animals. What you have to remember is that rabbits are not predators anywhere whether in the wild or in captivity. They are prey and as such, make good food for places that I have described here.
Selling rabbits as pets as a form of culling…
For a healthy rabbit, but one that is not the quality that you want for your show herd, you can sell that rabbit as a pet! We have pet stores everywhere here that will possibly take your rabbits to sell in their store. You can advertise in your local newspaper or online. But if you are wanting to keep the best quality possible in your herd then you have to cull hard! That means that even though that bunny is cute, it does not mean that it is going to show well. If the rabbit is healthy and has good teeth, then someone may want to give it a good home. I have sold lots of rabbits as pets. I have always had a good response from people who have purchased a pet from me. I even got a Christmas card one year with a picture of the rabbit I sold on it with a Santa hat on it’s head…so cute!!
In reading Timothy’s blog “Moving Along” dated 11/11/09, I see that he has finally figured out that he needs to cull (sell to a pet home) a rabbit that is not the quality he wants in his show herd! Yes, Skor is cute! Yes, Skor is lovable! But is Skor show quality? No. Will he pass on those genes of being long in body and having fine bone? Yes! So kudos to Timothy for making this decision to not use Skor in his breeding program! I applaud you, Timothy!
I welcome any questions or comments anyone might want to have for me! Thank you Timothy, for allowing me to be a guest blogger!
Teri Reymann
Sonshine Rabbitry
http://sonshinerabbitry.net
Moving Along
Posted in For Sale with tags holland lop, holland lop for sale, life, News, pets, Photography, Rabbit Hill Skor, rabbits on November 11, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryHave decided to let Skor move on to a pet home. Interested & loving person/people please drop me an email at truluvrabbitry@gmail.com. Though I have a long waiting list, I want to find a perfect fit for him.
It was his birthday yesterday. Born on 10th November 2006 so that makes him 3 years old.
Day 24: Exactly 4 weeks old
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 10, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryWas testing out some backdrop for Christmas photos this year and I was messing around with the 2 kits. They are super duper cute. Beth finally learned how to pick them up correctly. YAY!
Rudolph the red nosed reindeer have 2 bunnies sat on him...If you ever saw them, you would even say they're cute...
Day 22: Celebrating Life & Friends
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 8, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryOver the weekend, there was a interesting debate over a nasty comment over at http://truluvrabbitry.com/2009/09/18/postpartum-psychosis-bunny-owner/. I normally do not patronize childish and outrageous comments but I just need to approve the 1st comment because I just need to show how someone rear its ugly head. Go on and enjoy the comments while we’re at it.
I believe there is a reason for everything and what raises above all these dramas, is the fact that I have a lot of good friends in the Holland Lop world. I absolutely love each and every one of them. They are the reason why I am loving this hobby even more. Let me choose between rabbits and friends, I’ll go for friends ANYTIME! Rabbits come and go but friendships last forever.
To celebrate my friends in thanksgiving, I would like to dedicate these photos to each and every one of my friends. Thank you so much for being there for me and encouraging me!
For friends who like "helicopter" ears
This is for friends who appreciates GOOD TYPE
For those who appreciates FRIENDSHIP!
For those who appreciates a BIG HEAD?
For those who have lost focus (ear)
For those who appreciates "Flat Faces"
For those who mistaken this for a PERSIAN KITTEN
For all those who appreciates CUTENESS!
For those who love furballs!
Day 20: Best In Cup & Reserve Best In Cup!
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 6, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryAfter a long day at work, I came home to unwind to more of the cutie pies! The moment I open the door, I was greeted by 2 cuties…
I think this one's a boy!
This one's a girl!
Perfect example of the saying "You scratch my back, I scratch your back"
I wonder how the sleepy head would look like in a little Chimpanzee Cup. LOL!
Best In Cup goes to Mooruku!
Reserve Best In Cup!
They are just so cute right now.
Day 19: Fuzzballs
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 5, 2009 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry
Export Only? LOL!
They are so cute and I am lost for words...
86th ARBA Convention & Show Best In Show (YOUTH)
Posted in Rabbit Show with tags 86th ARBA Convention & Show, Best In Show, BIS, YOUTH on November 4, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryA huge congratulations to Christina HALL and especially her daughter Aislin (the young WINNER) for obtaining Best In Show in Youth with their beautiful Solid Senior Doe, She Bangs!
The Winning Shot!
Handsome Judge, Gorgeous Bunny. BIS Judging!
Fellow Malaysians, please don’t get confused because there are many “Christina”s in the Holland Lop world and this is not the only one that you know! I mentioned just that you know! LOL!
Care's She Bangs
Now, that’s a WOW factor!
And HOLLAND Rules in Youth this year! YAY!
Please notice how this rabbit has got no “FLABS”. Sheer BONES!!!!
No double “chin chin” nor double dewlaps!
86th ARBA Convention Holland Lop Updates
Posted in Rabbit Show with tags Aislin, Best Of Breed, Best Opposite Sex, Christina Hall, Convention, Holland Lops, Jenna Buchenauer, Jenny Poprawski, Linda Jinnings, OPEN, pets, rabbits, Scott Rodriguez, Tracy Lukeman, YOUTH on November 3, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryOPEN
First of all, I would like to congratulate Jenny Poprawski of Camelot Rabbitry on winning BOB with SSD Bootie & Linda Jinnings on winning BOS.
This is Camelot’s Bootie the BOB OPEN Winner – http://camelotrabbitry.com/bootie_002.JPG
Congratulations to Donna Williams for placing 2nd SSD with 1111 right after the winning doe!
Congratulations to Tracy & Jenna of THF Saynora for placing 2nd with SSB Abe & 10th with BSB Jonah!
Congratulations to Scott Rodriguez (breeder of TLR’s foundation stocks) on the following placings:
- Ivy Crescent Mason – 2nd Place Solid Junior Buck out of 124
- Ivy Crescent Cherie – 8th Place Solid Junior doe out of 124
- G.C. Ivy Crescent Rodeo – 6th Place Broken Senior Buck out of 72
- Ivy Crescent Natasha – 3rd Place Broken Junior doe out of 62
- G.C. Ivy Crescent Firecracker – 16th Place Solid Senior Buck out of 123
- G.C. THF Saynora’s Quinson 9th Place Solid Senior Buck out of 123
YAY! To Ivy Crescent Hollands! LOL (Yes, I am biased 
)!
*BOB = Best Of Breed, BOS = Best Opposite Sex, SSD = Solid Senior Doe, SSB = Solid Senior Buck, BSB = Broken Senior Buck
YOUTH
I would also like to congratulate Christina Hall & her daughter Aislin for winning BOB in the Holland Lop YOUTH category with an awesome doe called SHE BANGS! I would also like to thank them for sharing these wonderful photos with me.
Congratulations to the Maki Family for placing 7th.
Congratulations to the Usakowski Family for placing 13th.
This is a REAL ARBA judge judging. Handsome? You BET!
The MASSIVE room just for YOUTHS!
Thanks Susie for this one!
Judging COOPs
Solid Torts awaiting for judging
More Hollands waiting for their turn to shine!
This is another eye opener for local rabbit enthusiasts! This is what a real RABBIT SHOW is and a MASSIVE one at that!
Now, it is time to wonder where is that woman that was boastful about her placing in BIG shows and selling junk at premium prices? There isn’t any trace of her. So what’s up with all the GCs?
Truth will always prevail…
Day 16: A Handful
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 2, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryThe two little kits were bouncing around in the cage at feeding time so I decided to pick each up. I must say that they have grown so much over a short period of time. Now they can barely fit into my palm. Mooruku seemed to be rather stocky compared to Papadoom.
I promise to be good okaay....
Me too....
Day 15: Lovey Dovey
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on November 2, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI believe very much that “good mommy” is an inherited trait. I can remember very clearly how Noobie was with Holly Hope and now she is such a good mommy herself. Just take a look at these pictures taken last evening.
awwwwwwWWwww
Mooruku getting a little nudge from mommy!
I am very proud of myself for having such a clean little rabbitry. Squeky clean is just how I like it! LOL!!!
On the other hand…
Somebun's feeling really moody today...
I totally understand how it is being hormonal especially when it happens with the girls. OUCH & LOL!
She’s sizzling HAWT and DANGEROUS!
Photographs from the 86th ARBA Convention & Show
Posted in Rabbit Show with tags 86th ARBA Convention, life, National Convention, News, pets, Photography, Rabbit Events, rabbits, Teri Reymann on November 1, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryThis is the 1st time photographs of ARBA Convention are being posted on a Malaysian blog. Thanks to all friends of Tru-Luv Rabbitry especially Teri Reymann for being so gracious/generous in sharing these photos with me. More will be added as Convention is a week long event. The main reason I have requested photographs from my bunny friends is because I would like to share with my fellow Malaysians so that you know how a massive rabbit show looks like and you shall never be HOODWINKED into believing something else that will be fed to you by some quacks EVER again!
I hope you appreciate these photos because they are specially taken for all of you!
Looks familiar? This is the car that you see on the Convention flyers!
Another view of the "mascot" car
Rabbit Product Vendors
More stores at Convention
Purina's booth!
Show are separated into the OPEN and YOUTH section. Here’s are a couple of photos taken of the OPEN section:
Open section - Just look at how spacious it is!
The other OPEN section
Show officially starts tomorrow and therefore, it may seemed a little empty today.
Besides from having all day long conformation judging, there is also Rabbit Conference going on where all the experts give talks about the latest in rabbit care and management in general.
Stay tuned for more photos!
Is This It, This Is It?
Posted in Random Topics with tags Bickering, Holland Lops, Michael Jackson, pets, rabbit, Show, This Is It on November 1, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI was watching the tribute speech Madonna gave during the recent 2009 MTV Video Music Award. Very touching it was. For those that have missed the speech, here is the video.
I was especially touched when she said something to the effect that we take others for granted when they are around. If we look at Michael Jackson, most of us have many things in common with him especially in the events that has unfolded towards the end of his life. We are being JUDGED most of the time! Not only that, we are subjected to being BULLIED.
When I watched the video, I wondered if the music industry is as competitive one and I wonder if musicians are subjected to bickering. I believe that competition is what makes us improve. But out of the competitiveness, some may subject to backstabbing, cheating & even ganging up to bully & abuse whoever that seemed weak on the outside.
In my opinion, we cannot govern how we want others to treat us thus, it is best to stay close together with friends who appreciates us and with that, draw strength from each other and face all the adversity together.
Why am I writing all these and what does Michael Jackson has got to do with rabbits?
Please allow me to share and speak my mind.
Thousands of rabbits are gathering in San Diego as we speak. I am in no position to comment much on it since I do not have first hand experience. It would be a dream come true if I am able to attend such a prestigious rabbit event. A lot of efforts is needed to organize such a grand event. The only word that I know to sum up everything is COMPETITION.
There will even be a documentary entitled “RABBIT FEVER” highlighting what goes on behind this huge production and especially the degree of competitiveness.
I do wonder what is the motivations behind all breeders swarming into this Mother of all Nationals. Thousands taking a shot at the possibility of garnering the one Best In Show?
I am sure that there are more to it than winning. To many, it is for the friendships and to be in a common place where everyone speaks just 1 language – BUNNY LANGUAGE!
In the midst of all the competitiveness, some are also caught up in the web of bickering. Competition sometimes do breed people problems. When one takes competition too seriously, he or she may get caught up in slandering another. Isn’t that a common human trait? How we sometimes alleviate ourselves through putting others down. People act nasty when they are too caught up in the game.
Now let’s bring it all together. Have we ever stop to ponder if we are the only ones in the game, would it be or feel the same?
What I am trying to say is that we do take for granted most of the time. Just like how we take Michael Jackson for granted when he was around. Just like how we judge him when he was alive.
If I am lucky enough to be in the game, I will go for friendship anytime. Winning will be a bonus. I do hope everyone compete on level grounds without the bickerings. Besides, it is not us that win at the end of the day. It is the rabbits that win at the end of the day.
There are many breeders out there that deserves very much to win with their stocks and there are many more unethical ones that in my opinion should just get out of rabbits. All these are just my personal opinion because of how I have been wronged in the past.
We then ask ourselves, why are we breeding to hard if it is not for the win. We all breed for many reasons. And many reasons keep us doing what we do. I do not know what motivates other breeders to do what they do. I do not know why people drive 72 hours to get to convention.
But I do know, I do it for this…
The Future of Holland Lops
They are worth much more than all the bickerings in this world. Let’s bicker for all the right reasons. Let’s not bicker because someone else have something better than us. Let’s bicker because we want to get bad apples out of the basket. Let’s bicker to put those unethical ones out of business.
Let’s bicker for the good of all our beloved rabbits. Let’s bicker to ensure we safeguard the future of our rabbits!
Caca & Footy need a home
Posted in For Adoption with tags Malaysia Rabbit For Adoption, Rabbit For Adoption on October 31, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI understand that it is always difficult to part with our beloved pets and especially in our culture there are many taboos. Although I have written about the linkage between fur and asthma problems, I also refuse to give in to the unproven facts – LOL. Unfortunately, there are many more forms of pressure besides the excessive stray fur issue. In our culture, we are very obedient towards our elders. Sometimes whatever they say goes…
A fellow bunny enthusiast is now under pressure from her elders to give up her 2 beautiful bunnies. She just need someone to take over the daily care of her bunnies for a few months until her baby is old enough to have them around again. She will provide all the basic needs and expenses. In short, she just need the rabbits to be away for a short while.
Please visit http://www.thejoyofbeingrabbit.blogspot.com/ for more information and I will post her contact here again if need be.
Caca
Footy
Please email antchw@hotmail.com for more information.
P/S: They do not live in the bathroom. These photos were taken after their grooming sessions in the bathroom.
86th ARBA Convention & Show
Posted in Rabbit Show with tags 86th ARBA Convention & Show, California, San Diego on October 31, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryThousands of rabbits across all breeds gather together. Not to dominate the world (which they already did), but in search for the 1 BEST IN SHOW. Happening from 1st to 5th November 2009 in San Diego, California. This is the mother of all shows where the best from all over US will come together to compete for the top spot. This will also be a week that I will miss most of my bunny friends in US because they are all having so much fun at Convention.
I wish all of them participating in this great event a safe journey and all the best with their rabbits! I can’t wait to get updates from the show!
Day 14: Sleepy Hollow Inn
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on October 31, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryIt is Halloween and I thought of taking a few photos for the occasion. Turned out it was total disaster!
First of all, the the only prop I have is a little mini trick or treat plastic basket that was too small for the little kits to fit in. And secondly, that’s all I have – LOL. I thought of cutting out some bats so that it would feel much more eerie.
I guess I took too much time figuring out what props to use and both of them got pretty bored with me. Nothing is scarier than to see 2 kits sleep all the time! LOL!
I guess it is better to sleep the scary night away?
Trick or Treat?
Hypnotizing my litter mate...
zzZZzzZzzzzz
SnooooOOOre...
Sleeping in style?
Where is the symphony coming from?
I hope no fly goes into this little fellow's mouth - LOL!
Happy Halloween Everyone!
Day 13: Another dose of cuteness!
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on October 29, 2009 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry
These 2 are literally sucking Holly Hope dry...
Blur cases...
This one's really cute!
Day 12: The Poser & The Wanderer
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on October 29, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI was so preoccupied last evening and by the time I came home it was well over 12 midnight. So I had to skip day 11 and go right into day 12.
These 2 kits are so adorable. Mooruku has got its eyes opened while Papadoom is taking a little while longer. I believe they will be opened tomorrow.
I placed them in my living room and boy were they both fiesty! I realized that Mooruku likes to pose while Papadoom practically wandered all around my living room.
Arent's they cute?
Posing already and look at the bone!
Day 10: When Every Door Opens
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Baby Bunny, holland lop, kits, life, News, pets, rabbits on October 27, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryMooruku’s eyes opened today. I believe Papadoom will have its eyes open pretty soon too.
I came home with a good laugh as I discovered that somebunny has been up to no good. Caught red handed for stealing food!
These rabbits are my #1 entertainment. They never fail to cheer me up and there is always something new everyday!
On a happier note, I just found out the number of countries that visits TLR everyday. I was shocked myself to learn how many people this blog has touched and I am very happy indeed. The people in these countries has visited truluvrabbitry.com for the past few days:
- United States
- Indonesia
- Canada
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
- Thailand
- France
- Italy
- Germany
- Ukraine
- Kuwait
- Australia
- Philippines
- Netherlands
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Poland
- Kenya
- Finland
- Lithuania
- Puerto Rico
- Brazil
- New Zealand
- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
- Mexico
- Bulgaria
- Turkey
- India
Thank you all so much for your support and your friendship is much appreciated! Each and everyone of you has inspired me to continue this adventure! Words can’t express how much this means to me! Thank you all!
Day 9: Mooruku & Papadoom
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags baby bunnies, baby rabbits, Holland Lops, life, Muruku, News, Papadum, pets, Photography, rabbits on October 26, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI wonder how many positions and angles that I can take photos of baby bunnies. It is quite limited as they are quite helpless at the moment. Hope to see their eyes open tomorrow. They kept on coming out of the nest box to terrorize poor mommy and I normally come back home to find them in ecstasy with their tummies full.
Mooruku fits nicely in my palm
A few days back Papadoom was a little hairless pinky...
And as usual, my little angel will come and pat them while singing…
I love you, you love me…..
Day 8: Mooruku & Papadoom
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags baby bunnies, baby rabbits, Holland Lops, life, Muruku, News, Papadum, pets, Photography, rabbits on October 25, 2009 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry
There isn't much space left in the container
I am loving the color!
I am *shy*
Kits Next Door!
Posted in Friends Of Tru-Luv, In The Nestbox with tags BlueBerry, Eclipse, Friends, holland lop, LazzyBunny, life, News, rabbits on October 24, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryGuess what!? BlueBerry & Eclipse had 4 kits over at the other end of the world. Thanks to LB for these photos:
4 healthy babies born this morning!
YeahooOOOOoooOOOOOOOOOOoooooo!
Day 7: Mooruku & Papadoom
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags baby rabbits, holland lop, life, Muruku, News, Papadum, pets, rabbits on October 24, 2009 by Tru-Luv Rabbitry
Blek!
Cuddles!
Contented...
zzZZZzzZzzzzz
Walk The Lines?
Posted in Random Topics, Recommendations with tags Choosing A Lineage, Holland Lops, life, News, pets, rabbits on October 22, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI am not sure if I have written about this issue but I suddenly felt the urge to write about it. It can be seen as an issue but some may not agree. As we all know, there are tons of rabbit breeders in this entire world. And most of the time we are caught up with “who is the best”. That is what rabbit shows or any other animal conformation shows do to most of us. If someone’s winning tons, that is definitely a sign of top crop/stock. But bear in mind that each breeder produces rabbits that are closest to the breed standard and also some go the extra mile to develop their own distinctive look – a trademark so to speak. If you think about it, if everyone interprets the SOP the same way, there wouldn’t be any variety. The SOP even call for varieties and especially in colors. Therefore, some breeders go for the extras e.g. bigger heads.
So as a new person coming into the hobby, how do you choose which breeder to obtain foundation stocks from?
There are generally 3 guidelines that we can follow:
1) Our preference
You may have a rough idea of what traits you like in a Holland Lop. If that is the case, search out for breeders breeding these particular traits and continue working on it. As much as you like to have a distinctive look in your rabbits, please do not overlook conformity to the SOP.
2) Lineages
This is always a controversial. Honestly, I have been fooled previously into believing that lineage is everything. Boy was I wrong. Some breeders tend to mislead newbies by flaunting and bragging about the lineages filled with GCs. Many breeders have shared with me about their failures in out crossing even in stocks with generations of GCs. I have came to believe that lineages should not be taken as the sole determining factor in choosing a rabbit. On the other hand, I must stress that some lineages work well with others and have been proven to produce good stock. Let me share with you my personal opinion about how lineages can be used as a PLUS point. GOOD breeders normally cull very hard and only retain the best of the best. Ethically speaking, they will never ever pass on something that they do not want to keep for themselves to a fellow show breeder. You just have to sort these honest breeders out and I must say that the quality of their stocks are always consistent. In every venture that we embark, it is definite that we will encounter dishonest people that are only in the trade to get quick bucks. Honesty or not is basically a variable and factor that we cannot control. Therefore, do not be fooled when someone tells you that this rabbit is the offspring of a Grand Champion or it has got 14 Grand Champions in its lineage. It does not really justify as it is not guaranteed that a GC will 100% produce a GC. It only increases the chances through selective breeding. Also, don’t go hunting for a GC and expect that every kit that it produces will in turn be a GC. Most often than not, you will be disappointed.
Simply put, only trustworthy breeders can be trusted when they talk about lineages.
3) The rabbit itself
This is the best determining factor in my opinion. If you are familiar with the acronym WYSIWYG, then you will know what I am talking about. What you see right in front of you is what you will get when you try to reproduce. Therefore, breeders normally chooses traits in 2 rabbits to complement each other.
There you have it. Some tips in choosing the right breeders to work with and hopefully no one gets rip off at the end of the day.
Day 4: Tru-Luv Mooruku & Papadoom
Posted in Does, In The Nestbox with tags holland lop, Ivy Crescent's Haley, kit, life, News, pets, Photography, rabbits on October 21, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryFirst of all, I just realized that my favorite Indian snack is Papadum – a crispy cracker must have whenever I dig into banana leaf. With that realization, I am switching Thosai to Papadoom – LOL! Talking about indecisiveness!
Anyhow, I was messing around in the rabbitry as usual and took some photos that I would like to share.
Haley darling
My massive Haley. I just love this doe!
If you are wondering how Holly Hope looks like after building a nice and warm nest, here you go…
Hope with bald patches
I like to capture photos that focus on baby bunny tummies.
Isn't Mooruku cute?
I believe Papadoom is a Solid Blue
I learned this trick from Alicia of Pet Epicure on how to teach young children to hold small animals
Joke of the day, Papadoom pee-ed on baby Beth. Talking about fire extinguisher, Papadoom shoots pretty far for a little wiggly…
Day 3: Tru-Luv Thosai & Mooruku
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Holland Lops, kits, life, Malaysia, News, Photography, rabbits, Toddlers and rabbits on October 20, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryNo time for long stories, just photos to post. Enjoy friends…
Gotta start them young. Was cleaning up her mess while she sneaked into the kitchen to play with the kits...
Look at the tummy!
Notice the milk!
Day 2: Binky Free Tru-Luv Kacang Putih
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Holland Lop Peanut, Holland Lops, Kacang Putih, Muruku, pets, rabbits, Thosai on October 19, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryAnother familiar crossroad. The faith of a peanut is always sealed the moment it is born. The case of Kacang Putih through my observation is that, it was born without a proper tummy coupled with a bad pituitary gland, its development and growth was severely stunted. This is again the cause of the lethal double dwarf gene. I assisted it to suckle and she does have a lot of strength to suckle initially but nothing is getting into the stomach. I can’t see any milk “pouch” in there. It seemed that the more it suckles, the thinner it became. I found Kacang Putih “dried” up at one corner of the nest box far away from its siblings. It is sad because it seemed to know its own fate and distance itself from the others. The obvious signs of a peanut includes the buldge on the head, a hind quarter that is not developing and also the very tiny little ears.
Goodbye little one
Thosai and Mooruku is doing well on the other hand. I am just going to concentrate efforts in keeping these 2 alive and well.
I notice that Mooruku is pretty broad
Please concentrate on Thosai and stop staring at my smooth hand!
Praying for a bright future for the both of them!
Day 1: Tru-Luv Mooruku, Thosai & Kacang Putih
Posted in In The Nestbox with tags Holland Lops, Kacang Putih, kits, life, Muruku, News, Photography, rabbits, Thosai on October 18, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryAs you can see, I have the initial names for all three of them. Since they were born on Deepavali day, I named them after the festive’s favorite delicacies.
The peanut is called Kacang Putih because Kacang means peanut. I always relate broken blacks to the dairy cow so instead of Muruku, I am calling it Mooruku. As for Thosai, it is made mostly using flour and always served for free during this holiday in Indian restaurants.
Here’s how they look today. I don’t have much hope for Kacang Putih because I noticed that although she suckles, there isn’t any milk going into her tummy.
Notice the big bulge on Kacang Putih's head!
Warm & Toastie!
I was told by a friend that the lighter colored ones are BLUE TORTS! YAY!!!!
MariWiki.org?
Posted in Random Topics with tags life, mariwiki.org, News, rabbits on October 18, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI think we have our very own equivalent of the Wikipedia going on here too. I believe it is called MariWiki.org.
Quite surprised to have picked up an incoming link from http://mariwiki.org/my/Tru-Luv_Rabbitry.
A good Samaritan started this wiki page for us and I am extremely grateful. I guess there will be tons of hits to this blog soon.
Thank you whoever you are!
Live Report: Holly Hope
Posted in Does with tags Holly Hope, kindling, kits, life, News, pets, Pregnant Rabbit, rabbit on October 17, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryShe got through the stress from all the fireworks and crackers. There were massive celebration everywhere when the clock struck 12 midnight.
Here’s the live report from Meadow Haven:
(UPDATE) 4.00 p.m. : I woke up from nap to find wiggies!!!
3 kits in total once again. 2 seemed to be alright but 1 seemed to be a little peanut/runt.
Isn't that a lovely nest?
1 Broken Black for sure
This little one reminds me a lot of Holly Hope. It's getting a lot of my attention for sure. I hope it thrive...
Broken Black? TLR trademark lives on...
I can't make out the color but most probably Black? Looks a little chocolate to me...
I can now go enjoy my dinner! Thank you everyone for your prayers over this end. Baby drought just broke…
(UPDATE) 12.00 noon : More fur in nest box without any action…
6.30 a.m. : Nest box lined with fur
8.30 a.m. : More fur in nest box, Holly Hope has bald patches all around and babies kicking mad inside
Nice nest!
A lot of fur
Stay tuned for more updates.
Happy Deepavali
Posted in Greetings with tags Animals, Cleaning, Happy Deepavali, holland lop, life, News, pets, Pregnant Doe, rabbits on October 16, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryFirst of all, I would like to wish all Hindu friends a Happy Deepavali. And yes, it is another public holiday that falls on a Saturday in this multi-racial nation. And as we live harmoniously, we also celebrate the festives together. That’s our true identity here in Malaysia.
And what is happening in Meadow Haven?
The Terror Shaver? Yeah, you guessed it right - clean up day! Don't you love clean up day?
So what happens after clean up day?
We shall WAIT...
And wait....
Would there be a Tru-Luv Shahrukh Khan, Tru-Luv Anil Kapoor, Tru-Luv John Abraham, Tru-Luv Aishwarya Rai, Tru-Luv Mallika Sherawat & Tru-Luv Kajol?
We shall wait…
And as the locals say, tungguuuuuuUUuuuuUuuuu….
I am off to hide behind the COCONUT tree now or perhaps go up the mountains and under the sea?
HAPPY DEEPAVALI friends!
A Future Without Love?
Posted in Bucks, Does, Everyday Life, For Adoption, Ramblings with tags Asthma, Asthmatic, Carmel, life, News, pets, Pets & Asthmatic, Rabbit Run, Thunder on October 14, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryFirst of all, please note that this blog post is not an intention to diss anyone especially the Asthmatics. I really do wish that there is no such thing as Asthma in this world and this post will tell you why. Before I forget in the midst of my ramblings, I just wanted to highlight that a friend of mine needs help in getting 7 rabbits adopted in Penang. Please feel free to get more information over at her blog http://thefluffies.wordpress.com. It must be a very tough decision for Nico and I hope good people will come forward to help provide these beautiful bunnies a good home.
I had a good chat with my GP this morning regarding the condition called Asthma. Prior to this, I understand that most Asthma attacks are forms of allergy reaction. In order to get allergy reactions, one must be exposed to the allergens, that are agents that causes allergies. The Dr. told me that there is a book containing a list of allergens and it is approximately 400 pages thick. But the top 3 allergens that atopic individuals are reactive to are:
1) Dustmites
2) Dust
3) Fur
So what do you do halfway having a pet at home and found out that you are allergic to it? The Dr. instructs to get rid of the pet. In my heart I cried, “Holy CRAP! HELL NoooOOOOOOooooOOoooo!”. That is not the worst part of it. The worst part of it is that, Asthma is a highly hereditary condition. If one of the spouses has got this condition, 100% their children will inherit it. DOUBLE LOAD OF CRAP! Do we cull humans for Asthma? You wish!
So far, I am glad that I am 100% allergy to Dust & Guinea Pigs. And I hope that I do not develop allergy to Rabbits. For now, what I needed to do is that, I need to consume a tablet of antihistamine and cover my nose/mouth with damp cloth whenever I need to expose myself to dust. That is why you will always catch me looking like a terrorist while cleaning my house.
Now, coming back to the title of this post and the sad fact that Asthma is 100% hereditary, it breaks my heart to also know that more and more children are born inheriting this condition from their parents and the percentage/statistics are staggering and unbelievable. It really saddens me to know that a great number of children will never have pets in their entire life. The irony is that, everything around us could be an allergen and every person may have different reactions to certain allergen.
Studies are being done right now in such a way that high dosages of allergens are introduced to atopic individuals in hope that their bodies would build natural antibodies against them but sadly, these studies has proven futile. There is no strong evidences that the condition is reversible. In this world that has already lost all LOVE, I do not think it is fair that our future generations will never ever have the chance to keep little critters in their lives.
So off I went home to clean up that little bunny run that has been filled with wood shavings. While cleaning, I realize how I can’t live without these little critters and I hope all of us will be able to enjoy what we truly love in life.
I wish all of you well and hope that your allergies are not pet related.
Here are some photos taken of the clean bunny run (sorry for the quality, I can’t find my camera!).
Thunder & Carmel with lots of toys!
Eagle's eye view
Thunder's fur is growing back slowly. Eventhough bald, he is still very thick!
Carmel with boxes & hay
Candid Tuesday!
Posted in Random Topics with tags Carmel, Clark, Haley, Holland Lops, life, pets, Photography, rabbits, Thunder on October 13, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryMost of the time I post very technical and serious photos of my rabbits posing. During every photo session, there were times when the rabbits just go berserk and just wanted to be themselves. Photos in this post were taken off the album captured by a very dear friend and fellow bunny blogger SB of furrybutts.wordpress.com. She captured their less serious antics off pose. These were taken a while back.
And so coincidentally, I have chosen 13 photos to go with the date today – LOL!
Thunder chilling between shots
He sometimes shy away from the camera covering his face with his "hands"?
Praying to hold a good pose?
Haley being her fiesty self
Haley up to mischieves
Scheming an escape strategy?
What's up there?
Clark says, "Don't get any closer or else I'll charge!"
"You want a piece of me, Sir?"
Here's Carmel, as sweet as caramel
An ear plugged in taps into a world of bunny information super corridor
Close up and not personal...
Always a cutie!
The Ideal Future
Posted in Ramblings, Random Topics with tags Hobby, Holland Lops, life, News, Pet, rabbits on October 6, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryCorrect me if I am wrong. A dog’s average life expectancy is approximately 7 to 8 years. Based on first hand experience and experiences shared by friends, a rabbit’s average life expectancy is also approximately 7 to 8 years.
Today, the average price of a pedigreed puppy sold in pet stores is $1500. I wonder based on what criteria and reason that rabbits are still considered highly disposable and insignificant pets. Please do not get me wrong. I am not promoting or encouraging pedigreed rabbits to be sold at ridiculous prices. Contrary, I am questioning as to why the rabbit market cannot be elevated higher in terms of quality of both owners’ knowledge and pets at a faster pace.
What frustrates me more is that there are many “parasites” in the market. They are always waiting for someone else to do it and expect to get winning quality stocks for rock bottom prices without giving much thought to the effort, time and money placed into it.
The ideal future for me is that people will be more willing to be proactive and especially to put in much more effort into working with the best. I really hope that one day, Malaysia will have all the rabbit breeds – all 47 listed and recognized by ARBA & 58 listed and recognized by BRC.
And for that to happen, someone must take up the challenge to work with a particular breed. Before that happens, I believe that there should be an interest for these beautiful creatures.
Let’s do some maths shall we? Let’s just say that it takes 1 years to create an interest for a particular breed. If we are talking about BRC’s 58 rabbit breeds, it will take 58 years for all breeds to arrive in our shores. Can you imagine!? I do not think I’ll live till then to see all breeds in Malaysia. What a sad fact.
Luckily we only have another 45 years to go if we want to see all ARBA breeds in Malaysia as we already have 2 on our shores. And that’s if we’ll have a new breed introduced every year which I doubt it for having many people with mere interest and without action.
I guess owning a rabbit is a luxury and people can basically live without rabbits – be it pet or food. I mean, who needs a rabbit when we have CHICKENS in all senses.
Little Miss Muffet Adopted!
Posted in For Adoption, Friends Of Tru-Luv, Living Elsewhere with tags Holland Lops, life, pets, Photography, rabbit, Rabbit Adoption on October 4, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI am suppose to write this post yesterday. Due to the many happenings that took up all my time, I only have the time to do it right now. The decision was made more than a month ago. The inspiration behind the decision was firstly based on how the “Chestnut” family is extremely good rabbit owners. Secondly, we all felt that Truffles needed a good companion now that he’s neutered.
So off Muffet went to stay in her forever home with the Chestnut family. I am extremely happy that they love her very much and especially happy that we have full visitation access to both Truffles and Muffet.
Little Miss Muffet
Earthquake, Tsunami & Holland Lops
Posted in Ramblings with tags Earthquake, Holland Lops, life, News, pets, rabbits, Tsunami on October 3, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI am not too sure how far is this true and whether the last Earthquake in Padang, Indonesia has any effect on the TLR rabbits. There were evidences that animals are able to “detect” Earthquakes or any other natural disasters way before they happen. The reason I am writing this post is because I noticed that Holly Hope has not been eating well and naturally has not been pooping much since yesterday. Other than that, she is showing no signs of pain.
I also hope that her loss of appetite has nothing to do with the stress I am going through at the moment. It could also be that she is misses me not being at home for the passed few days. If this is the case, it is definitely a major disadvantage for breeders to keep their rabbits close to them because they are able to pick up the bad vibes almost immediately.
The other rabbits at TLR are also acting rather unusual for the past 2 days. I really hope they are all alright.
#1 MROC Newsletter ROLLED OUT!
Posted in MROC with tags bunny, life, malaysia rabbit club, MROC, News, pets, rabbit club, rabbits on September 29, 2009 by Tru-Luv RabbitryI am proud to inform that the #1 issue of MROC quarterly newsletter has been rolled out for those who have submitted their completed application forms.
For those who have requested for the form and yet to submit them, please do so in order for you to receive the newsletter. I have also attached the application form in WORD format. Please complete the form the best you can and submit it to malaysianrabbitownersclub@gmail.com. Thank you!
Download form here:
