Thank you so much for your video very informative I'm very new at this Holland lop bunny adding to my homestead! Something fun easy and not hard to handle 49 years old and I love my animals! Thank you for the great info on rabbit picking for show!
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops I have a question will I be able to buy one of ur rabbits at a round Christmas time and if so how would I get the rabbit?
Finally I now know what to look for. I have heard of all those terms but really didn’t know what each term meant. I have the ARBA book but it says all those things without explaining them as well as you did. I am also a visual learner so this really helped.
I loved your video, it was so helpful with recently getting a couple holland lops. I'm glad you went over different things such as bone, which I didn't understand when hearing about it. Thanks for making this, I'd love to see another in the future.
Thank you so much for all your sharing! I have an 11 year old daughter that shows in the 4-H fair. Your channel has been very helpful as we learn about the Holland Lop breed. Also, we have a litter of bunnies that we are trying to determine if we keep or find homes for. Thank you for sharing!
This is so helpful. I am just starting to breed lops. I love them. I did not grow up as a rabbit 4H girl. So I am learning as I go. Can you do a video on all the colors of lops and how to decide what color a lop is when it is born? Unless you already have. If so please direct me. Thanks Holly
The first doe she showed I feel was a false dwarf. Shame she never updated. I think the buck was the best of the three although I would have sold them all off as brood or pet stock.
+Mary Shortt with these babies I didn't practice very much because I've been busy. However genetics have a huge part to play in whether or not they can sit. Practice just teaches good manners. For these ones I practiced about once a week, but even with the first time posing some of them were naturals. Usually I try to pose them every couple days starting at 4 weeks old.
I always heard that bucks were generally more mellow and calm? So I am confused why you keep saying "he won't sit still since he's a buck"? Is there a reason?
+Jidan rocks at gaming and everything they can stay together until 10 weeks at the latest, I've had a doe.get pregnant at 12 weeks so they must be separated by then or whenever the buck gets his testicles. If he has them now, he needs to be separated
Hi Holly! Great video! The babies are looking so beautiful 😍 I have a question- is there any color that is more desirable in judging or are they all looked upon the same? Thanks! Love watching! 🐰💕
+Aubrey Holdover great question! Obviously there are colors that are not recognized by the ARBA and will be disqualified if shown, but judges are supposed to judge each recognized color equally. However they don't always. Some judges don't like color and always choose torts as their top winners. I don't know why but all judges are different and you can never predict it.
Holly's Hollands Rabbitry Thanks so much for answering! I love your videos so much. I am the proud mama of a Holland Lop I adopted almost 7 months ago and she's my world 😊 After watching your video tonight I went and "judged" her characteristics! She's certainly not a show doe but she's my beauty! My boyfriend was in stitches laughing at me! 😂🐰
My rabbit can be a show rabbit then. He likes to sit up all the time but his coat is a weird color the lady told me he was gray broken tort or something
Holly's Hollands Rabbitry I know I was just wondering if you showed rabbits cuz I do I'm 10 years old and I show in the Miami County Fair in ohio and fair starts on the 11th and I'm super excited and ps I love your TH-cam channel pss I show Holland lops
I am planning to buy a holland lop soon and I have been researching for a long time. I was going to get a younger bunny until I went to a rabbitry and learned that 2 years of age and older are better, because the younger rabbits will have a certain attitude at 2 months and stay that way until they reach 2 years old and get spayed/neutered. Should I be getting a younger holland lop or a older holland lop?
+prkwon1 you can spay/neuter a rabbit at 6 months. 2 month old babies are usually sweet and very friendly but around 4-6 months is when they can develop a tude because they want to be bred. I recommend a younger rabbit because not all rabbits live long lives, but ultimately it depends on what you want because you can't go wrong either way. Older rabbits are often easier to train and bond with.
PITBULLS4LIFE 1 With show rabbits you have to judge them on posing and how they look and feel like in the pose, as well as personality and attitude (making sure they are bitey or aggressive, because that's not something you want to breed in your bloodlines or show because of the amount of handling that requires).
+LPS Riley personality and attitude is not judged. It depends on the judge, but I've seen mean biting bucks and does go up for Best of Breed. Some judges don't tolerate it at all.
I've been wanting to find a breed standard rabbit. What are a few things that judges like to see? My black broken tort buck harry doesn't like to be involuntary posed but he does it on his own when he wants to. He doesn't want to hold his head up when I try to pose him. I think his ears are to big and has weak in the hindquarters. How do you see that they have weak bones? I read the ARBA standard I have the same book. But I don't understand it well.
Thank you so much for your video very informative I'm very new at this Holland lop bunny adding to my homestead! Something fun easy and not hard to handle 49 years old and I love my animals! Thank you for the great info on rabbit picking for show!
Super helpful! Thanks so much!!
I've learnt a lot from this, ta.
Very informative, Holly - thanks! I am impressed at how well you get your babies to pose!!
+Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops these guys were behaving very well for the video, haha! This was probably my fourth time posing them ever.
Holly's Hollands Rabbitry is that in your new shed
+Megan Bosch yes. But the bunnies aren't moved in yet
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops I have a question will I be able to buy one of ur rabbits at a round Christmas time and if so how would I get the rabbit?
Hook's Hollands - Ohio Holland Lops I got my bunny from a breeder a year ago and even now he sits in this position 😍
May i adopt one?
Wld be nice for a closer videography
Finally I now know what to look for. I have heard of all those terms but really didn’t know what each term meant. I have the ARBA book but it says all those things without explaining them as well as you did. I am also a visual learner so this really helped.
I love my holland lop so much :)
Adorable! Baby looks to be a keeper
Thank you for this information. I always struggle with which kits are keepers for our herd. You articulated the strengths and weakness very well.
Hello. I’m wondering if you had any info on what the standard is for a tricolor pattern.
Your rabbits seem very comfortable being touched, moved, etc. how to you get them to tolerate it?
+Customsbykids I handle them from day one daily and build a bond with them
Holly's Hollands Rabbitry Aha, thank you!
Great refresher! I love the chest width on them.
Thank you so much for this! Perfect timing as I have my first litter that are 7 weeks and I'm trying to decide who to keep.
I loved your video, it was so helpful with recently getting a couple holland lops. I'm glad you went over different things such as bone, which I didn't understand when hearing about it. Thanks for making this, I'd love to see another in the future.
Will this also work with uk mini lops
Love this video! Please do another :)
Love this video there all so cute
This is sooooo helpful! Ive been trying to evaluate my hollands for a while and this is just perfect!
You should paint your shed unique colors :)
+rachel diane Ames it's painted already! The inside is white to reflect light and the outside is gray with purple trim 😄
Yes thank you !!!! I needed to see this 👍😀
Thank you so much for all your sharing! I have an 11 year old daughter that shows in the 4-H fair. Your channel has been very helpful as we learn about the Holland Lop breed. Also, we have a litter of bunnies that we are trying to determine if we keep or find homes for. Thank you for sharing!
Where did you buy your posing/grooming table from?
+J Skinner from a guy at a show
Ah, you wouldn't have a type of posing table to suggest for me to get, would you?
+J Skinner not really, just look around. There are a lot of options
This is so helpful. I am just starting to breed lops. I love them. I did not grow up as a rabbit 4H girl. So I am learning as I go. Can you do a video on all the colors of lops and how to decide what color a lop is when it is born? Unless you already have. If so please direct me. Thanks Holly
yeah!
I am looking for a rabbit
The first doe she showed I feel was a false dwarf. Shame she never updated. I think the buck was the best of the three although I would have sold them all off as brood or pet stock.
Looks more like a color line shes trying to work quality into. Shame she didnt have a nice REW or tort
The little buck with a weak shoulder she explained very well. I will say kudos on explaining finer points
May I ask how often do you practice posing with your babies?
+Mary Shortt with these babies I didn't practice very much because I've been busy. However genetics have a huge part to play in whether or not they can sit. Practice just teaches good manners. For these ones I practiced about once a week, but even with the first time posing some of them were naturals. Usually I try to pose them every couple days starting at 4 weeks old.
I always heard that bucks were generally more mellow and calm? So I am confused why you keep saying "he won't sit still since he's a buck"? Is there a reason?
Holly, i have a doe that may be pregnant and lately she has been eating less, should i be concerned?
+J Skinner no but make sure she has hay and water constantly available as well as the right amount of food
Okay Thanks!
This is SUPER helpful!! This will definitely help me when I evaluate my babies 😄
I was wondering, where did you get your posing table??
+♥ Happy Hoppy Holland Lops Rabbitry ♥ I got it from a show, most shows have them for sale :)
Awesome!! thanks :)
I'm excited to get rain ☔️🤗🤗🤗
Hey Holly! I was just wondering where you got your grooming table from?
+Fountain Valley Rabbitry it was from a man at a show I went to last year. He just builds and sells then locally
Thank you!
Is honeydoo really a lop!!??
Does not look it ( her ears)
Yep she is but has a very tight crown
Can I ask a question
Is it easy to train a male or a female bunny 8 weeks?
+Jidan rocks at gaming and everything gender doesn't matter
Holly's Hollands Rabbitry ok thnx one more question
Can i keep one male and female rabbit together in one cage (8 weeks old) if yes than how long?
+Jidan rocks at gaming and everything they can stay together until 10 weeks at the latest, I've had a doe.get pregnant at 12 weeks so they must be separated by then or whenever the buck gets his testicles. If he has them now, he needs to be separated
My rabbit looks exactly like baby 😂☺️☺️
Hi Holly! Great video! The babies are looking so beautiful 😍 I have a question- is there any color that is more desirable in judging or are they all looked upon the same? Thanks! Love watching! 🐰💕
+Aubrey Holdover great question! Obviously there are colors that are not recognized by the ARBA and will be disqualified if shown, but judges are supposed to judge each recognized color equally. However they don't always. Some judges don't like color and always choose torts as their top winners. I don't know why but all judges are different and you can never predict it.
Holly's Hollands Rabbitry Thanks so much for answering! I love your videos so much. I am the proud mama of a Holland Lop I adopted almost 7 months ago and she's my world 😊 After watching your video tonight I went and "judged" her characteristics! She's certainly not a show doe but she's my beauty! My boyfriend was in stitches laughing at me! 😂🐰
Posing Rabbits.Wow....I never do that...
My rabbit can be a show rabbit then. He likes to sit up all the time but his coat is a weird color the lady told me he was gray broken tort or something
+Leah Bana you can send me a pic if you'd like. Some colors are not showable. Does he have a pedigree?
Do you have kids that can show your rabbits
+Caitlin Ridge I am 18 and I show in youth until the end of the year. Then I will switch to open. Adults can show rabbits too!
Holly's Hollands Rabbitry I know I was just wondering if you showed rabbits cuz I do I'm 10 years old and I show in the Miami County Fair in ohio and fair starts on the 11th and I'm super excited and ps I love your TH-cam channel pss I show Holland lops
+Caitlin Ridge yep I do! I'm showing at our fair next month in the open devision because I don't do 4-H.
Your stuff is expensive
I am planning to buy a holland lop soon and I have been researching for a long time. I was going to get a younger bunny until I went to a rabbitry and learned that 2 years of age and older are better, because the younger rabbits will have a certain attitude at 2 months and stay that way until they reach 2 years old and get spayed/neutered. Should I be getting a younger holland lop or a older holland lop?
+prkwon1 you can spay/neuter a rabbit at 6 months. 2 month old babies are usually sweet and very friendly but around 4-6 months is when they can develop a tude because they want to be bred. I recommend a younger rabbit because not all rabbits live long lives, but ultimately it depends on what you want because you can't go wrong either way. Older rabbits are often easier to train and bond with.
Holly's Hollands Rabbitry Thank you soooo much, this is really helpful
So helpful! Now I know what to look for when my 2 litters of pedigreed Hollands are born
From my blue buck to my Opal doe and Smoke Sable doe
terrible job u judge them on posing
PITBULLS4LIFE 1 With show rabbits you have to judge them on posing and how they look and feel like in the pose, as well as personality and attitude (making sure they are bitey or aggressive, because that's not something you want to breed in your bloodlines or show because of the amount of handling that requires).
+LPS Riley personality and attitude is not judged. It depends on the judge, but I've seen mean biting bucks and does go up for Best of Breed. Some judges don't tolerate it at all.
Holly's Hollands Rabbitry I personally try not to keep mean or aggressive rabbits, but judging based on posing comes before that.
+LPS Riley lol I don't either, I just meant that judges don't judge on personality or else all mine would win hah
Very nice. This really helped me
I've been wanting to find a breed standard rabbit. What are a few things that judges like to see? My black broken tort buck harry doesn't like to be involuntary posed but he does it on his own when he wants to. He doesn't want to hold his head up when I try to pose him. I think his ears are to big and has weak in the hindquarters. How do you see that they have weak bones? I read the ARBA standard I have the same book. But I don't understand it well.
+Zelda the Unicorn join the HLRSC and get the guidebook that I talked about. Its the best thing for answering those questions!
+Zelda the Unicorn join the HLRSC and get the guidebook that I talked about. Its the best thing for answering those questions!
Holly's Hollands Rabbitry yes I definitely will. Thank you. Lol I should watch the whole video before commenting cx
+Zelda the Unicorn haha no problem! It might take a while before the book after you join but it's so helpful!!
Holly's Hollands Rabbitry OK thx. This is my rabbitry TH-cam