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FurryButts @ Meadow Haven
Since 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
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Record High Hits On TLR!
Today 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…
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Knee-Yo & So-Sick
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…
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A Far Cry
Before 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!
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Auspicious Tattoo Numbers!
This 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) !
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TLR 2010 Resolutions
It 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.
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When It All Begins: The History Of Tru-Luv Rabbitry
Just 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?
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Emotional Attachment
I 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?
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Pet People vs Show Breeder
I 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.
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Tru-Luv Rabbitry: Quality Holland Lops in Malaysia 