Greetings from Borneo!

[migster]

Hello, friendly rabbit people!

I've had rabbits for 11 years but have only recently started a breeding program for my Holland Lops. I have also just begun my journey into the fascinating world of rabbit genetics. Looking forward to learning all I can from this community, and getting to know fellow HL breeders.

I stumbled onto this forum while searching for "stuck rabbit vent". I have a 22-day-old blue Holland Lop kit with a very swollen vent due to crusted poop. I gently cleaned her out and will be closely monitoring her health for the next 48 hours. She seems to be doing fine so far. Fingers crossed!

Cheers,
Mel

 

[RabbitsOfTheCreek]

Its a good thing that you got it cleaned

 

[ladysown]

they normally heal up quickly. Sometimes, if they run a bit of infection if you drop a single drop of penicillin on it, clears it right up.

 

[migster]

they normally heal up quickly. Sometimes, if they run a bit of infection if you drop a single drop of penicillin on it, clears it right up.

Thanks for the advice! Now to source for penicillin, not sure if I can get that in a liquid form here. Will drop by the chemist's tomorrow.

The "blockage" happened again twice. Thankfully I was watching her closely and managed to clean her up before it became a major issue. This kit is a singleton, and on the chubby end of the scale. Could this be the reason this is happening, i.e. the kit is unable to clean herself due to mobility issues?

 

[Nibbles]

Welcome to RabbitTalk. Are you considering other breeds too?

 

[migster]

Welcome to RabbitTalk. Are you considering other breeds too?

Hi Nibbles! Yes, once I get head around breeding Hollands, I plan on getting Netherland Dwarfs. Just small breeds for me atm.

 

[ladysown]

Thanks for the advice! Now to source for penicillin, not sure if I can get that in a liquid form here. Will drop by the chemist's tomorrow.

The "blockage" happened again twice. Thankfully I was watching her closely and managed to clean her up before it became a major issue. This kit is a singleton, and on the chubby end of the scale. Could this be the reason this is happening, i.e. the kit is unable to clean herself due to mobility issues?

is there a solid surface the kit is sitting on? If so, remove it. it will help guaranteed!

 

[Nibbles]

Hi Nibbles! Yes, once I get head around breeding Hollands, I plan on getting Netherland Dwarfs. Just small breeds for me atm.

Hello Migster, that sounds like a good plan. Would you what breeds are popular in your area?