Homestead Holler Rabbitry

01/13/2026

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Wild rabbits survive winter on dry grasses and bark. Fresh vegetables cause GI stasis — a painful, often fatal digestive shutdown.

- Rabbit digestive systems are calibrated for low-moisture, high-fiber forage
- In winter, their gut bacteria specialize in breaking down woody browse
- Sudden wet vegetables ferment too fast, producing gas they can't expel
- GI stasis stops their entire system — they stop eating and die within days
- Wild rabbits don't recognize grocery produce as dangerous
- Leaving brush piles and unmowed edges helps them more than any food

You thought you were sharing your salad. You gave them a stomachache they can't survive.

01/11/2026

I have been seeing MANY POSTS with some wins from a few lately that take full on credit for the rabbits that they are showing and not once have they ever mentioned the actual breeder! It makes my blood boil!!

I am not saying that the Exhibitors don’t deserve credit because they do. Anyone can purchase the best bun out there and can completely make it the worst! It takes proper care and conditioning to keep a show rabbit in its prime, so please dont think this post is taking it away from the exhibitor.

But, it is unethical to post wins with rabbits bred by someone else without properly acknowledging the original breeder, as giving credit where it is due is a fundamental part of integrity within the breeding and show community. When you choose to show and succeed with an animal that you purchased from another breeder, recognizing the person who invested the time, knowledge, dedication, and resources into producing that rabbit is not optional—it is both ethical and respectful. Failing to credit the breeder who made that win possible diminishes their hard work and misrepresents the origin of the animal, undermining transparency and accountability within the community. Showing another breeder’s work while taking sole recognition not only disrespects their efforts but also erodes trust and professionalism among fellow breeders. Wins certainly matter, but integrity matters more, and if you cannot extend the basic courtesy of giving proper credit, then you do not need to be showing at all, as ethical conduct and respect should always come before recognition or ribbons!

Feel free to share 🩵

01/10/2026

The first 5 pics is of SJB Homestead Holler’s Gary, who is just shy of 5 months old. He is a littermate too Homestead Holler’s Regan and Homestead Holler’s Grace. The bone on all of them is out of this world and I’m just loving this guy, he reminds me so much of his Sire, Homestead Holler’s Arlo 🥰🩵🩵

The next couple of pics are of Homestead Holler’s Kevin (your right) and Homestead Holler’s Richard (your left) these two jr bucks just turned 11 wks old and they have BONE for days! They are currently going through their UgLiEs! But, goodness I’ve got some hard decisions coming my way!!! These two boys are half siblings to Gary, Regan and Grace. They share the same dam. 🤍🩵🤍🩵

01/09/2026

Today I was sitting and reminiscing over the last 2 1/2 years of showing. So i decided to pull all of my show reports and see just how well we did over the last few years.
My 1st show I ever competed in was Sept 9, 2023! So here is my breakdowns over the last few years 😊

Bought + Homegrowns
2023/19 shows
BOB: 6
BOSB: 7
BOV: 28
BOSV: 7
BOG: 6
BOSG: 3
1st Place

Homegrowns only:
BOV: 4
BOSV: 1
BOG: 4
1st Place: 3

Bought + Homegrowns
2024/33 shows
BOB: 17
BOSB: 12
BOV: 33
BOSV: 23
BOG: 12
BOSG: 9
1st Place: 9 (1st place wins only)
BOSJR: 1

Placed 9th at Holland lop Nationals with Crossroads Utopia Broken Sr Doe

Homegrowns only:
BOB: 5
BOSB: 6
BOV: 18
BOSV: 10
BOG: 10
BOSG: 6
1st Place: 9 (1st place wins only)
BOSJR: 1

Won BOSB National Convention with Homegrown Homestead Holler’s Cleo Black Jr Netherland Dwarf Doe

Bought + Homegrowns
2025/18 Shows
BOB: 8
BOSB: 2
BOV: 16
BOSV: 12
BOG: 5
BOSG: 9
1st Place: ?? Forgot to add all of them up 🤦🏽‍♀️

Homegrowns only:
BOB: 5
BOSB: 2
BOV: 11
BOSV: 11
BOG: 4
BOSG: 8
1st Place: 14

Also Placed 9th with Homegrown Homestead Hollers Frank SJB at the 2025 Holland Lop Nationals

As you can see I didnt go to near as many shows this past year as I did in 23 and 24. I probably won’t attend many this year either but I am proud of what I have achieved the last 2 1/2 years.

I am excited to see what this year brings as for the past almost year, I have been silently and slowly bringing in and working on a new variety 🤩

Pictured below is Homestead Holler’s Regan SJD 🩵

01/07/2026

I still have Sable Point buck that just turned Sr 👀 to hop a long, I’m sure he could hitch a ride 🥰

*****DATE CHANGE****
THIS WILL NOW BE JAN 15TH-18TH***
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE
Jan 8th Route
Map does not indicate stops, it's just a general idea of Route. Can still add more stops

**STOPS in
Sleepywolf Burrow, MO
Greenbriar Rabbitry
Dexter, Mo
Hernando, MS
Bumbalough Hollow Farm, TN
Livingston, TN
Mauckport, IN
Chaotic Lops Rabbitry, MD
Aldie, VA
Mcbain, MI
Davenport, IA
Tomah, WI
Siren, WI
Waseca, MN
Rock Rapids, IA
Bellevue, Nebraska
SleepyWolf Burrow, Mo
Springfield, Mo.

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01/06/2026

SSB Homestead Holler’s Arlo

Oh Arlo! This boy is a HOT MESS at all times! 😂
I’m literally snapping pics as fast as I can as he was more interested in wanting to play with the dogs 😂😂

One thing about it, he has a massive personality and his offspring gets it too 😅🥰

His deep rich Madagascar coloring has always been a huge favorite of mine… (when he is in coat) as you can see we still have a molt line 🙄…

He don’t get to go to many shows anymore but when he does, he is always my fellow exhibitors fav and judge favorite (when he decides to SIT STILL)! This guy would rather try and find a girl than to do anything else 😂… as Josh Humphrey said once, “this rabbit will try and breed shavings” 🤦🏽‍♀️😂😂😂

01/05/2026

Oh Karen, you have such a fat head! 🩵😅

Homestead Holler’s Karen just turned Sr 🥰

01/04/2026

Cute little buck looking to hop! Reach out too PPF’s for more info

01/02/2026

This guy was posted in my move out group 😊

01/02/2026

UPDATE!!! All are hopping along! 😅
Pic for attention!

I’m seriously considering letting my otter program go… it’s a small program as I have been culling hard and only keeping ones with the better parts…. 3 does and 2 bucks… 🤨

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!!

Everyone got nails trimmed, wormed and a dose of Toltrazuril for preventative measures 🥰

Just a few of the buns I thought I’d snap a couple quick
Pics of on this beautiful day!

Ole Smickers is impossible to get good pics of 🙄😂 he never stops moving unless he is getting held like a baby