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debbie - 2008-12-02
I have a Silver Marten Buck named Mister Bun-Bun. He was a rescue rabbit that I got from a friend. He was always scared and skittish. He has a very large cage that is three stories and he loves it. He has a large nest box that I cram with Oat Hay and he makes a nice warm nest. I'm in Cali, so it doesn't get too cold here. If it gets too cold I will bring him inside. I have a cat sized crate with a blanket in it and he doesn't like to be held or picked up so I just put it at the door to his cage and he hops in because he knows he will go inside for the night. In the morning I let him back out. He never goes potty in his crate. If I am home and in my office I will open his cage and he runs all over my yard. When it's time to go back I tell him, "Bun-Bun !!! Go Home !! And he hops right up there and then I give him a Teddy Graham for being good. He is quite spoiled .... but I think he loves his life. He loves Kale.

Carlie - 2009-10-14
I have had many rabbits in the past. I've had a dutch, new Zealand, 2 mini lops, and I currently have a checkered giant which is my favorite. I have had her since she was 6 weeks old and she is now a year. I'm planning on showing a rabbit, but I have no clue what kind I want to show.

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Breanna Leslie - 2012-03-07
A silver marten is a very good rabbit to show. I am getting into 4-h with my 2 rabbits and they are silver martens after my females babies grow up !!

lyn - 2006-01-01
Hi
I own and show polish and they dont make good pets they are fast and springy. They dont have a very good temperment, infact can be nasty.

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Rhonda Bastarache - 2012-04-05
I don't agree, I too breed Polish Dwarfs and they're the most friendly and sweet bunnies ever, even better tempered than the Netherland Dwarfs which I used to breed. I don't anymore because the Netherlands can sometimes be very nasty. I just love my polish bunnies and will always have them as pets as well as breeding.
Rex - 2012-06-22
I love my polish rabbit. She's nice,smart, and loves to be pet just like this says! I'm sorry you've had bad experience with them :(
Tami - 2012-07-21
I have an 8 year old Polish and he has a great personality!! Very sweet with a bit of an ornary side. Runs around the house then stretches out with the dogs! Great little bunny!!

Robin - 2012-03-20
I have a baby two weeks old one eye would not open. Today I was washing it to try and get it to open and puss came out and a lot of it. Can anyone tell me what to do for this.

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Anonymous - 2012-04-02
i suggest that you send it straight to a vet immediately but choose your vet carefully. Not all vets are qualified to treat rabbits.

Gloria - 2005-01-26
I have owned 3 netherlands and can confirm that they are the sweetest. Some people are afraid that they are a little nervous, but I think it has to do with the household they are raised in. I am a very unorthodox mommy and the 2 guys I have now behave just like my babies. We are so attached, my little Pearl goes to the door to see me off to work. Yes, my little guys are "free range" bunnies. I have well bunny proofed my house and they are free to roam all day. My little guys love to play kissy face and are always gooming my hairline and eyebrows. I can even sometimes ask for a kiss and Pearl will stand up and plant one on my lips. It is all about the love and security they feel in their home.

jessica kutz - 2010-03-15
I am looking for a live rabbit to do Easter pics with in the Charleston area, if you know of anyone doing this please e-mail me at princessrosea@prodigy.net.

Nova - 2010-05-13
I'm getting a Dwarf Hotot or 2 and its going to be so fun!

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Lisa - 2010-05-21
Where are you getting yours from? I'm trying to find one myself...
Lorrie - 2010-06-25
Me too! I'm getting mine in 4 weeks (They were just born)=:-)

derren - 2008-03-13
I love them. They are the best animals in the whole wide world.

mason - 2008-08-07
Silver Marten's are the best, especially the chocolate colered.

Marie - 2012-05-22
Hi everyone another question about my beautifl Holland Lop Bunny I took her to the vet on Friday all checked out well. But over the weekend she just will flop down on her side and they there its no pacific side it could be her right or left. She lays there for a bit we pet her then she pops up and is fine?? Also so will sometime go into a trance an cower as if she is afraid she will stay like this for a few minutes we pet her and she comes out of it. Is this normal?? She has no ear infections and is perfectly healthly and extremmely spoiled. We now have dedicated the whole hallway to her so she has a whole room just for her and she loves to be held and loves to give kisses!!!! We love her so much she really is part of the family!!! :) But I just get nervous over these 2 questions. It started after she went to the Doctor?? Thank YOU Marie

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Charlie Roche - 2012-05-22
I have read that this is normal. I don't know for sure that it is but I have read it in several articles. The reason I remember so clearly is that it struck me as being quite odd. It is said they just fall over. I have seen fainting goats do this but never a bunny so I don't know. The freeze frame is normal. They hear or see something and just freeze and I think that is just instinct.
Marie - 2012-05-24
Thank U Charlie we were getting nervous. I was going to call the vet but I figured I would ask all of u since u are the perfessionals at this. Have a Great Weekend!!!
Kathleen - 2012-06-09
I have always heard that this is a good thing and that it means they are comfortable with their surroundings and the people around them. I havent heard of the trance thing but the flopping over is very normal!
Judy - 2012-07-16
My lop does the flop thing all the time. He stretches out on his side and chills. Sometimes though it does look rather scarey and I always make sure he is breathing! He is so much fun! His name is Jingle Bell.
CHERYL - 2012-07-20
Hi Marie, I wouldn't worry at all about your bunny especially if the vet say's she's healthy and she's in very good health, the vet would tell you there's something wrong with her if there was. I have a holland flop bunny and once and a while for no reason at all he flops on his side too. It just means their feeling relaxed, and that's a comfortable postion for a bunny. he to switches sides. So don't worry. If you are still worried call your vet.

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