Time really flies, can't believe she's 3 months already
I'll prefer better head mount, shorter ears and wider shoulders
Category Archives: Does
The Run’s Back!
After 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
Filed under Does, In The Nestbox
All Things Cute & Beautiful
I 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?
Filed under Does, Everyday Life, In The Nestbox, Juniors
Tiramishu’s day!
Had 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!
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Carmel as sweet as caramel
I 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!!!
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Ivy Crescent’s Haley
I 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!
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Christmas props try outs #2
It’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!
Filed under Does, In The Nestbox
Amazing Collages
Thanks to Adesh for compiling these beautiful collages for me. Courtesy of ChestnutPictures.com…
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Chestnuts Visit!
Today 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 4: Tru-Luv Mooruku & Papadoom
First 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…
Filed under Does, In The Nestbox
Tru-Luv Rabbitry: Quality Holland Lops in Malaysia 