Dukecityrabbitry

30/08/2024

05/08/2024

Congratulations to Landon and Tegan on winning at the Santa Fe County Fair! Showing two of our Holland lops. They were first and second in their showmanship classes!

05/08/2024

Both SOLD🚫

2 lion lops are available around the 14th! One split face! Half lionhead and holland. Pls.dm me for info!

28/06/2024

Holland lop buck NOW available! Dm me!

28/06/2024

Two sable point lionhead girls are available! ! Dm me if interested! Lowered price!

07/06/2024

Babies!😍

16/05/2024

We're noticing that with the weather warming up our rabbits are drinking a lot more water. Always make sure that your rabbit has a large crock of water and not a bottle. Water bottles cause dehydration because they don't work well with the way that rabbits drink.
If it's a particularly warm day, you can add a few ice cubes to the water crock.

08/05/2024

It's getting warmer yall! Be careful, heat stroke sets in quick. We do fans w misters and ice 2 litters!

RABBITS vs HEAT

Rabbits don’t tolerate heat well. Unlike us, rabbits cant find many ways to cool down especially when caged... they also can't sweat or pant which limits them tremendously. Basically they rely on us! And since its coming on to summer I thought it an appropriate time to discuss ways to cool them down.

Hydration:

Even in regular circumstances, a rabbit drinks more daily (on average) than a medium-sized dog would, so first things first... ensure they have access to plenty of fresh, cool water. They will not drink warm water, so coolness is key and also difficult to do. The best option is a large bowl of ice water (I use ceramic in the summer). I give mine bottles normally and will still provide them with bottles but in the hotter months I also add bowls to their enclosures. The water stays cooler longer and they are easy to empty and refill too. It will need to be changed often to keep it fresh and clear of debris.

Ice Packs:

A few frozen water bottles or flat freezer blocks or lunch box squares placed around their cage/enclosure will give your rabbits a nice cold spot to flop down on or lay against.

***Cooling mats are available from pet stores – but remember that rabbits like to chew, so never leave them with access to a gel-filled mat.

Misters & Fans:

Misting your rabbit with cool water can help a lot! The use of misters and fans can make a huge difference. Employing this technique along with shade makes the nasty heat bearable.
Keep in mind that buns lose heat via their ears. Keeping their ears damp can decrease internal temps. Lops in particular can use the misters. They basically have half the surface area to help them cool since their ears lay against their heads.
****Quick dramatic temperature drops can cause respiratory illness when combined with dampness. Its best to mist during the hottest parts of the day. Toward the end of the day, turn misters off but leave fans on to help the rabbits and their areas dry completely out.

Ice Cubes/Blocks:

Rabbits like popsicles just like we do especially when it's hot out Its worth taking the time to freeze some ice cubes/blocks containing berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries) and/or diluted vegetable juice or acv water. I also like to use diluted orange Gatorade with pieces of orange and cranberrries too. Or basically you can use anything they are used to getting without issue.
****As with all treats, these should be given in moderation!

Cooler Areas:

A rabbit’s best defence against heat is having somewhere cool and shaded to stretch out. A wooden plank big enough for them to lay on will help but a large granite tile would help more. (Any tile will work... I just recommend granite as they stay cooler longer in my experience) I buy enough tiles that I can alternate them without issue. Pop them in the freezer for at least a good 15 minutes (longer preferably) for the best results.

Wet Greens:

Rabbits love fresh vegetation. Vegetables/greenery, dripping in water from a rinse, are very welcome in hot weather. But as with any food items given to rabbits, if they aren't used to them, you should only introduce one at a time. You can give the same one daily for a few days but watch for any gi upset and/or f***l changes. If anything seems off, stop immediately and push hay & hydration. Best greens to start out with are dandelions, broadleaf & narrow plantain, parsley & cilantro. Carrot tops too.

What to Watch For:

Rabbits tend to hide illnesses until it’s too late, so be alert. Heat stress shows as lethargy, open mouth breathing, drooling and dehydration while signs of heatstroke include unresponsiveness, lack of coordination, and convulsions

**Edited to add
Heat Tolerance:
If you raise your rabbits anywhere outside of a temperature controlled environment it is important to breed for temperature tolerance. By no means do I think you should go out and start culling every rabbit that needs a little help when it's hot but if over time they keep having consistent issues, season after season, it may be the kindest thing to do. Culling just means to remove from your lines, be it either petting out or culling terminally. It can take time to build heat tolerance in your herd. You start by culling those that need more assistance than others and breed those that excel. (I'm not advising you breed during extreme temps as that is difficult for any rabbit to endure) After beginning you just keep tightening up your goals until no extra help is necessary or needed.

Pic for attention only

26/04/2024

FEATURED BUNNY Friday! 🤪

Here's an updated pic sent in by Kelsey!
Poppy and her favorite flower, dandelions!
She's beautiful, thanks for sharing!

Send your updated pics for a chance to be featured on Feature bunny Friday!

14/04/2024

RESERVED 🚩

I finally went down my waitlist and all babies are claimed except these 2. A buck and a doe. If interested pls contact me w deposit info. Babies are not ready til the end of April. Thank you!

04/04/2024

THIS SATURDAY!

Swing by our annual yard sale on Saturday, April 6th to browse for hidden treasures at bargain prices. All sales go toward helping sick and injured rabbits.

5521 Calle Nuestra NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Learn more about the rabbits we are currently helping here: https://newmexicohrs.org/our-medical-foster-rabbits/

If you would like to donate your items to the yard sale, please drop them off on the front porch inside the iron gate. Do not ring the doorbell or knock. All drop-offs will be contactless.

04/04/2024

RESERVED🚩

I still have an adult male for sale. Pls pm if interested.

16/02/2024

Special Announcement!
New Holland lops added to Duke City! 1 buck and 2 Doe's! Who's excited!? Thank you to Karen at Cottonwood Rabbitry for the additions!

19/01/2024

Hey yall! Just want to touch base and let you all know that prices will be going up for bunnies. Prior a lot of our rabbits were priced at $80 to $100 and now they'll be between $150 to $200 depending on demand, colors, pedigree Etc...we will have holland lops this spring and we are also going to add a couple for different colors as well. We will continue to breed lionhead and, if we get enough people lion lops in the summer for pets. Thank you all for your ongoing support! We are here anytime to answer any rabbit questions you may have. Message or text 5052595303!

28/12/2023

28 min and all lionheads reserved! New litter due mid January! We are hoping to get some magpie split faces this time around🤞. Keep a eye on page and dm us for waitlist info. Hallond lops this spring. Hope yall have a Happy New year!

28/12/2023

ALL SOLD🛑

Two baby girl lionheads available end of next week. Lots of personality! Dm me for info.

03/11/2023

Hi yall! If your on the waitlist currently please shoot me a message. I lost some data on my waitlist and need to make sure it's accurate.

25/08/2023

All babies are pending!

We still have 2 baby siblings available this week with this same coloring broken cream. Buck and doe. Too cute not to share. Ty Shay for sharing!

11/08/2023

SoLD🚫

03/08/2023

Congratulations to Landon on his wins at the Santa Fe county fair. Our production lionhead buck got Best of Bread and mini lop got Reserve grand Champion!! So awesome! Thank you for the pics Mari!

30/06/2023

⭐ Featured bunny Friday ⭐ Beia is a lionhead mix she is a VM and has a beautiful fluffy mane and her owners Ginger and her daughter adore her and say she's so loving and friendly!!! Ty so much for the update!!! Message me if you want to be featured on our featured bunny Friday.

24/06/2023

⭐Featured Bunny Friday⭐ These two mini lops are doing great at their new homes in Edgewood, NM! Mari has kept us updated on their progress and they are not only adorable but they also are ribbon holders in the SF county fair! Thank you for the update! And if you want your bunny featured next Friday, please send me a message!

21/06/2023

All right y'all. It's that time of year where we are going to feature ONE bunny, once a week. They had to of come from our rabbitry. If you would like to participate, please send a message with a picture of your rabbit as a baby and an updated picture with a little update on how it's going!!! Can't wait!

17/06/2023

SOLD

These are the lionheads still available. Please message me if interested. 🐇🐰

15/06/2023

SOLD❌

Hi guys, I've had a lot of interest in this guy but no one has committed. My lion head babies are getting older and I need all the room I can get. So this guy has been reduced to $50 if you can pick them up today! I will update the post as soon as he sold.

03/06/2023

Alright y'all, babies I'm taking deposits on. 3 Hallond/mini lop mixes ready next week. (Half pedigree). 4 lionhead babies ready in 2 weeks! These will go fast! Dm me -fcfs.

03/06/2023

Hi y'all, I have a friend that has three adoptable bunnies. Please text +1 505-720-7719 if interested. $20 rehoming fee.

01/06/2023

Now taking deposits on these baby lion heads and I have a few mini lops/ Holland lop mix babies. Super cute!!! Message me for details!!!

15/05/2023

Happy Mother's Day!!! Message me for a Mother's day special on our lionheads if you claim this week!!! ❤️❤️

14/05/2023

Lionheads still available!!! Ready this week!!! They are extra fluffy from these pictures!!!