Just as I was writing about Wilma yesterday, we got a little surprise from her today…
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Tru-Luv Barney
Today’s bonding time for little Barney and I had the mood to snap a few photos of him. The 4 of them are 7 weeks old now. They will be weaned starting next week. It has been very interesting to see them grow from just tiny little pinkies and it seemed as though it was yesterday.
I think I saw a little crown growing?
Barney putting on a "don't mess with me" look!
Barney, not the purple dino please...
On a crazy note, I am always envious of breeders who are working on “COLORED” Holland Lops. One thing for sure, I am very confused because the Tort doesn’t seemed to be considered a color. I wonder what it is. But anyhow, I have just embarked on a new journey. The colored Hollands bandwagon/bug has caught me unaware and now I am totally addicted. I have a new found love for the color – GREEN. YES! I’m “developing” GREEN Holland Lops!
Isn't he perfect?
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Happy Bunny Weekend!
The kits are really growing up cute and cuddly. There are a lot of differences with this litter as compared to previous litters when they were at the same age in terms of appearances and feel. Groomed a couple of bunnies this morning and just had to take some photos too. Here are a couple of photos to share. Happy weekend everyone!
Thunder
Fred
And also, the many faces of Clark…
Whatcha staring at, mate?
Uhuh?
Stay where you are!
There is a reason why Holland Lops have this “bulldoggish” look especially around the region of their faces. I have written something similar but I believe some of my readers are still unaware exactly what contributes to this “wide” look.
If you would like to evaluate or find the reason why your rabbit have a narrow look, take a front profile of it and do the following:
Draw a triangle through the tip of the eyes and join up at the tip of the nose
Realign the 2 diagonal lines
Short diagonal lines are indication that you have good width of head.
And NO, I did not ask you nor condone anyone discarding any rabbit with longer diagonal lines! So before you twist the intent of my post, just need to get that clarified to shut you up! SheeeEEeeeeesh!
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Yabba-Bunna-Dabba-DoooOoooo
Since using the funkadelic and retro background, I have been thinking of colors. I decided to give the kits their names and was looking for a TV program that has 4 characters in which 2 are boys and 2 are girls. I finally settle for…
Boy #1
Boy #2
Girl #1
Girl #2
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Retro Candids!
Boy #1
Boy #1
Boy #1
Boy #1
Boy #1
Boy #1
Boy #2
Boy #2
Boy #2
Boy #2
Girl #1
Girl #1
Girl #2
Girl #2
What's up ya'll?
The Forerunner!
3 tails and a head!
Someone's out of line!
That's a WRAP!
And off I went back to zZZZZzzzZzzzzzzz……………….
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Five Weeks Cuties
Boy #1 is absolutely awesome!
Boy #1 - This is exactly what I am talking about. Just look at him pose here. This is exactly what I have in mind of a perfect HL kit.
Here's Boy #1 again
Boy #2 - He is not too bad but I'll like to see thicker and stumpier front legs
Boy #2 - I kinda like the curvature on his head right now. Very cute little guy
Girl #1 - The girls are not that spectacular right now. Quite a bit more to fix up but I hope they are worthy of being broods at the least
Girl #1 again. Love the bones on this doe
Girl #2 - Somehow her coat seemed to be softer comparing to the rest. I sure hope it isn't fuzzy
By the way, this litter is now known as the Tumble Falling Torts. They are just a clumsy lot and never fail to give me a rude shock with how they love “committing suicide” all the time!
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Happy Week Ahead!
There goes CNY and aren’t we all in the blues as Monday arrives…
Ignorance is BLISS, stay ignorant...
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Fabulous Fours at Fourth Week
Look at the smug on that face
I like all the kits born in Meadow Haven but this litter is the most amazing one thus far. All kits are pretty consistent on most of the traits. I have been told that breeders could tell if kits are different after spending some time and I believe this is what they meant. Somehow, they are just different. The best word I could use to describe this feeling is intuition. I am not sure but my guess is, if you know your herd well, this sort of feeling could be felt easily.
The kits weren’t all cooperative today but here are some of the photos that I took this afternoon.
Boy #1 - Absolutely love his bone and I would like to think that he is my Thunder Jr.
Boy #1 - Front
Boy #2 - Not too bad, I like his head most
Boy #2 - Front legs not as thick as I want but he has got broad chest
Girl #1 - She is darker just like her mommy. I like her head too.
Girl #1 - A keeper for brood at least
Girl #2 - She is such a baby but has got big head
Girl #2 - Pretty lazy when it comes to posing
For now, I’ll like to keep and hold on to them for much longer.
And for those who are interested to have show quality pets, please drop me an email at truluvrabbitry@gmail.com. I have a couple of RETIRED Show Quality Does (IMPORTED) to pass along.
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Massive!
I am too tired to take photos tonight but I got a shot of kit #2. I absolutely love this litter!!!
WOW!!!
My BIG head dream come true!
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Meltz….
I am trying to refrain myself from bragging and showing off so much, but I just can’t help it. I just need to share cute photos!
Today I had a little time to do a little photo shoot and the outcome was fantastic!
I could not recognize 2 of the 4 kits so I had to make a mark using permanent marker on their right ears. That will help me remember who’s who – LOL!
Kit #1
#1 again, I totally love his flat face and big head!
#1 striking a pose!
Then I place #2 on the table and boy did I get blown away!
#2 posing well
#2 cute bum shot
#2 with a good front shot
This pose of #2 totally blew me away!
The cutest kit I have ever seen in my rabbitry!
#1 and #2 reminds me a lot of Thunder. I absolutely love this cross and I hope that many more will follow…
#3 looks exactly like Brown Sugar aka Java even with the darker tone
Bones and Head!
Just can't get enough of them! #3 again!
Kit #4 is a pretty small. It has a small body with a huge head. So huge that it just can’t keep its head up – LOL!
#4 is the only one that did not need a mark. Just can't keep its head up - LOL!
#4 just can't stop showing me the bum!
So cute that you just have to squeeze it sometimes.....
These kits are by far the best that I ever had in a long time. I must thank Scott Rodriguez of Ivy Crescent Rabbitry and Teri Reymann of Sonshine Rabbitry for their sire and dam. Absolutely love this cross and will not think twice to do it again!
And by the way, I saw Tru-Luv Mirrhi today at my friends place while we went visiting. She has grown so much and I must say that she has quite a nice crown.
Quite good for a local crossed...
And a little photo update on Tru-Luv Sibylla
Needs wider shoulders and a better crown placement
The slipped crown is pretty obvious here
I am keeping this girl as brood because for an F1 out-cross she is pretty decent. When you start off having below average quality you really need to work super hard to get to the quality. I am very glad that Miller’s Clark has helped me shorten my journey tremendously. I am sure that by the time the Tru-Luv prefix fills up the pedigree, we’ll be having some decent show quality stuff as far as COLORED Hollands are concerned.
The torts win hands down this round. Well, Clark’s a tort too!
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Tru-Luv Rabbitry: Quality Holland Lops in Malaysia 