Monthly Archives: September 2009

by Tru-Luv Rabbitry | September 15, 2009 · 8:53 am

Holly Hope Day 31: Disaster Strikes

NOTICE:

My Statistics is all time HIGH today. I am not too sure and correct me if I am wrong, readers of this blog seemed to be excited whenever I write about controversies and bad news. Thank you for patronizing.

But I have many concern friends and readers to thank. Thank you so much for all your prayers for Holly Hope and everybun at TLR. I really appreciate it. My sincere thank you to all of you. It has been a rough journey so far and you all are the ones that kept me inspired and kept on going. My sincere apologies for being too straight forward and also for posting very explicit contents. This is the true experience of a Holland Lop breeder in Malaysia and all these that I am facing is not even close to 10% of what other professional breeders are facing. Not that I like them happening but that is REAL Holland Lops for you – BELIEVE IT OR NOT. I told ya’ll that you’ll never be profitable with Holland Lops didn’t I? If you don’t believe just try to observe what breeds the guy next door is working on…

In life we win some and we lose some. But in Holland Lops, we lose most of the time.

I would like to thank everyone for their prayers but I am extremely sad to inform that it is just not happening. I wouldn’t want to dwell into details so please do not ask. All I can say is that, I woke up finding a DOA in the nest box and Holly Hope was still in labor.

Will rush her to the vets in a while.

UPDATE:

I did not bring Holly Hope to the vets because there is nothing much the vets could do. They have only have 2 choices in my opinion – cut her up and get the kits out which is highly risky or administer oxytocin and risk rupturing her uterus.

I am extremely relieved that Holly Hope expelled 2 DOA kits when I came home this evening. It is a real pity that the kits did not survive because they are beautiful well formed kits. These were the babies I felt inside of her since day 10.

Binky free beautiful babies

The reasons why I am extremely grateful & happy:

1) Holly Hope is alive!

2) Holly Hope is alive!

3) Holly Hope is alive!

4) Holly Hope was able to conceive after 8 months which by all standard could be a miracle to some professional breeders

5) She had 3 kits, 2 were normal size and 1 could be a peanut or runt

6) The kits may be broken blue (BLUE?!)

7) I passed my exam! (nothing to do with it)

8) I learned to palpate with this litter and I felt exactly 3 babies!

With that said, here were some extreme cases that could have happened:

1) Hemorrhage

I have heard of does dying from childbirth complications that caused hemorrhaging. I was glad that this did not happen to Holly Hope because if it did, I’ll have blood all over the place and what a mess it would be.

2) Retained kits

There is a possibility where Holly Hope could have dead kits in her. She may die of toxic poisoning from the rotting kits in her. If the kits do not rot, they will be mummified and she will not be able to conceived anymore.

3) Stuck kits (mid way)

The first thing I check when I saw her straining in her nest box was to see if there is any kits mid way her vent. As I was in a rush this morning I was glad that I did not find anything stuck half way. If not I’ll be in great trouble. It will need at least 2 people to help pull the kit out.

As I am typing this update, guess what Holly Hope is doing?

Let's Do The Bunny Dance

I FeeeEeel GooOOod....(few ounces lighter)

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by Tru-Luv Rabbitry | September 14, 2009 · 9:39 pm

Holly Hope x Clark: Gestation Day 30

I was looking forward to see a fur filled nest box when I rush back from home this evening. Instead I was greeted by a very pregnant little bunny that showed me nothing but a “as a matter of fact” look. In my heart I was saying, “Holly Hope, no action yet?”.

This evening she seemed to be more restless. I just hope that when I open my eyes tomorrow morning, I’ll see some healthy kits before I go to work. Here are some photo of a very pregnant little bunny:

Keeping her chin up! Notice that belly?

She's always lying down in this position

In order for the waiting to be shorter, I am going off to bed now. I hope tomorrow morning come quickly just like how I would like the kits to be delivered – smoothly and without complications.

And by the way, I spotted Thunder over at BinkyBunny.com.

That's Thunder of the left side bar!

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by Tru-Luv Rabbitry | September 13, 2009 · 8:04 pm

Holly Hope x Clark: Gestation Day 29

The rest of the does are feeling the baby vibes. Muffet pulled some fur and Haley was hanging out in the box I provided for her.

Holly Hope is acting quite restless and her vent area easily get soaked with pee because it is getting really heavy at that end. I hope she kindles soon.

Is this a sign that it is near for Holly Hope?

I am really happy that I am able to make such observation of the herd. Thanks to the low number as I can be very familiar with their behavior. I am proud to say that I can easily detect the changes in their behavior. It is indeed very interesting.

I’m off to bed and hope that I’ll see some kits in the nest box tomorrow morning. Please keep the prayers flowing in. Thank you all!

Noobie’s New Mansion

I noticed that most rabbit people are nocturnal. We like to be owls at night. I just received an email with attached photos and it is 2.13 a.m.

There are a few things that can make my day bright and this is 2nd right next to having kits. Nothing beats placing rabbits into homes that absolutely love them!

Noobie is now staying with her life long partner Mickey in a huge NIC cage built by J&J. As usual, I’ll let the photos do all the talking. I really wish to be Noobie sometimes and the photos will tell you why…

1, 2 , 3 LEVELS!

That's Noobie on top, trying to stay away from Mickey?

Is Boo saying Yummy? That's the little cute doggy!

Not too sure who's this little pooch. Someone new. LOL!

Mickey!

Happy Couple!

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by Tru-Luv Rabbitry | September 12, 2009 · 7:54 am

Holly Hope x Clark: Gestation Day 28

The countdown has began. She’s 28th day and heavily pregnant. I am keeping my all my fingers and toes crossed. It is indeed anytime now that she’ll pop. Finally we are going to have some kits. I am not keeping hopes too high as this is only 1/3 of the journey. The deliver can be quite stressful for both mother and kits. So far I can feel movements in her womb.

The bulge is extremely obvious real life

Another sign telling me that she’s heavily pregnant is that, her vent area tends to be lower and usually it is stained by a little bit of urine because that area is beginning to be heavy.

Come on everyone and everybun, time for some prayer power!

Prayers for Holly Hope

“Spring” maybe coming to Meadow Haven once again. Yes, Holly Hope is pregnant with Clark’s babies. I intended to keep this as a little secret until she delivers but something really bad happened to her today and I urge everyone to pray for this little girl of mine.

A normal Holly Hope

A very pregnant Holly Hope

I must admit that I was very careless. Nothing will make me feel better than to express myself as always. Again, No Holds Barred manner. I was changing her water and I forgotten to latch the cage door. She was happily jumping up and down her nest box and out of a sudden, she lost her footing and took a 4 feet plunge unto the floor. She struggled a little to get back up her feet. Soon after she was running around like the usual.

So please please please, I beg of all of you, to pray for Holly Hope and her kits. I just can’t forgive myself at the moment. It is really hard for me to accept.

It’s been a really long while since I had kits in the nest box. I just gave her the nest box today and she started building a nest immediately. As she was busy building her little nest, I showed my baby girl and explained to her that we’ll be having baby bunnies soon. She was really excited.

I estimated a triplet

I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed for a good delivery and healthy kits in the nest box come next week.

Thank you all for your prayers. God bless!

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by Tru-Luv Rabbitry | September 9, 2009 · 10:48 pm

Phases Of Lives

I recently asked a very dear friend that have been raising rabbits for more than 10 years now what actually kept her in the hobby for so long. Her answer was a simple, “I just love it”. I guess it is really hard to explain the reason why someone pick up a hobby and get stuck with it forever.

I then took a step backward and did some thinking. I have had many pets throughout my life thus far. I couldn’t remember any particular point of my life that I did not have any pets around me. But then I wonder what is the “pattern” like for most of us.

There are a few phases of life that I recall through my observation. It is sort of like a vicious cycle that is difficult to break.

Most people start of having pets as children. As a child, some parents are gracious enough to think that having a pet will teach their beloved son or daughter the character of love. Or so they thought. Most of the children that get their first pet out of this basically run out of patience and give up their pets for good. Parents always end up taking over and soon, give up too! Poor animals off to the shelters.

Alright, let’s say mommy and daddy’s plan worked out superb and the kid get stuck with the pet. The child soon outgrow the pet and then came the juncture where everyone will never miss in pet raising – death of a pet. And right after, little kiddo misses little bunny and so off to the pet shop again to have another pick.

Then puberty hits and high school proms seemed much more interesting then little fur ball. So less time spent with little fluffy. Off so off to college little kiddo went and with that comes graduation, dating, full time job and marriage. All these with the absence of a pet.

The kids soon started popping…

Wait a minute! What happen to little bunny or little fluffy before all the dramas begin? Well, mommy and daddy took over and got hooked on to the hobby since now that they are retired and with loads of money to raise lotsa rabbits.

Alright, back to little kiddo. So the kids came and like his/her parent wanted so much to nurture his/her children the character of love, they got a pet, ONCE AGAIN…

Isn’t that all so familiar?

I sometimes think that having a hobby reflects how we are in our faith. A friend of mine did tell me once that those who are active in church activities are those below college going age and above retirement age. How interesting I thought. What happens to our faith in between that phase of our lives? What happens to our little furry friend in between that phase of our lives?

Are they not important to us anymore?

I hope and pray that all of you have a bunny when you are in kindergarten, have a bunny in elementary school, have a bunny in high school, have a bunny in college, have a bunny in the university, have a bunny while you’re dating, have a bunny when you propose or being proposed to, have a bunny when you hold your first baby, have a bunny when you hold your 2nd baby, have a bunny when you hold your 3rd baby, and I think enough of babies for now, have a bunny when your first baby say his/her first word, have a bunny when he/she take the first step, and please forget about all mother goose taboos of having pets are not healthy for baby in the womb, have a bunny when you hold your 4th baby (look who is breeding like bunnies!), have a bunny when you get a job (isn’t that suppose to be before the babies?), have a bunny when you move into your house (where the heck are you living with the kids and bunny before that!?), have a bunny when you walk your daughter down the aisle, have a bunny when your youngest leave home, have a bunny when you retire, have a bunny when you start losing your hair, have a bunny when you and your spouse grow old and grey and perhaps have a bunny with you in the grave.

Not too sure how many bunnies you’ll have in a lifetime, I am glad I still do have my bunnies right next to me! Please don’t forget that particular Marley in our lives.

Don’t forget to MROC coz you need a few bunny friends too!

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by Tru-Luv Rabbitry | September 4, 2009 · 11:49 am

Malaysian Rabbit Owners’ Club

MROC Rocks!

MROC it is!

We will be kicking off the first phase of membership drive. For now, the club will operate fully over the Cyberspace/Internet. And what that means? The membership fee will be waived for now. Yes, it will be totally FREE during this period!

Please request for an application form by sending us an email to malaysianrabbitownersclub@gmail.com and with the subject: “I WANT TO MROC!”

As a member, you will get periodical newsletters with tons of information and fun!

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by Tru-Luv Rabbitry | September 3, 2009 · 4:56 pm

I laugh at WANNABES!

When I was in high school, I love listening to POETIC AMMO – a local hip hop group. I especially enjoy songs that was about copycats and wannabes. Although this group has since defunct, I still listen to one of their individual efforts. Maybe in certain songs, wannabes or copycats are still rapped about. We can’t help it, basically this world is filled with scums that will copy whatever you do. Some countries are especially famous for being counterfeits. It takes an entire nation to collectively act that way. It is just sad how some people do not have brains of their own to think. I am alright with people being copycats but for crying out loud, please be discreet about it! When I see people posting in a manner that seemed to copy someone else’ blog, the hair on the back of my neck stands up like the ASTRO antenna!

I came across some that shouts from the top of their BLOGs the following:

1) We keep our numbers low to ensure QUALITY (very textbook – PARROTING)

2) We have purebreds (another PARROT phrase)

3) Let’s improve the quality of rabbits in Malaysia (yet another PARROT phrase)

4) We imported rabbit from … (all can import but it depends more on who’s sending)

5) We’re not doing it all for the MONAY (it is written all over your face!)

But unknowingly, what’s written on their blogs slaps back harder on their faces as it clearly shows the following:

1) Continue breeding mixed breeds (labeled as pets – CHEATING which is also Forbidden/HARAM)

2) Copying every single thing others do (like PARROTS)

3) Imported inferior stocks (God have mercy!)

4) Tagging pet quality as show quality (another Forbidden/HARAM action)

5) Totally ignorant about the inaccurate facts that they write and proclaim (maybe due to PARROTING too much)

6) Tagging rabbits bred by other with their rabbitry name (don’t they know the basic rules?)

That is just so sad because the local rabbit quality will go no where with all these hypocrites and self proclaimed expert PARROTS! They just mimic every single thing that you do and go on pretending they are bunny GODs! CRAP! BAH!

They are just nothing but some BACKYARD BREEDERS trying to con and rip someone as ignorant as them (or worst) off! Maybe they don’t know what backyard breeders are. Well, allow me to digress. Backyard breeders are individuals that breeds inferior stocks at the front porches or the backyards of their houses. Most of the time their breeding operates at the back of their dodgy backyards, thus the term backyard breeders. They do not invest in superior stocks, they do not feed their animals superior food, and their customers are normally not superior either. That is the market that they target. These breeders will never give a second thought where their pets will end up and most of the time, their inferior stocks reaches the hands of those just like them or worst. I have seen too much of such breeders and had enough.

The best part is, another breeder have passed them their “not so good” stocks to start off their little ventures. They are slowly turning totally into what they professed and proclaimed not to be. Losing my respect for them altogether. I guess at the end of the day, money talks and the mouth walks…..

I don’t know the source but the quote for today is “Everyone is born an original, but most die COPIES“…

Don’t you just love that?

Holly Hope in search for her diamond ring!

Today’s Hope turn to have her run time and it has been a while since I last wrote about her. I am sure some of you friends out there misses her sometimes. Here you are a little something about my favorite little lilac Holland Lop.

She was as busy as a bee in the run. Digging mostly…