Yesterday we said goodbye to Violet

Yesterday we said goodbye to Violet.  Violet was one of the first rabbits we purchased when we had solely pet quality rabbits.  She gave us several healthy litters.  She was a good mom and a nice rabbit to have. Many customers purchased kits that she raised and gave us wonderful feedback on their temperament.
As we transition over to solely raising pedigreed rabbits, I was desiring a home where she could take it easy as an indoor pet and be spoiled with some extra attention.  Well, that perfect home became available yesterday!  Violet's new owner found her to be stunning and was so excited to have her. She was an experienced rabbit owner and I could tell it was going to be a great fit.

We'll miss you Violet!

Violet's Kits - almost time for new homes!

Violet's kits are doing great.
She enjoyed some time outside yesterday with them in the yard.
The black one is reserved.  The other two are still available.
They can go to new homes this weekend!
The chinchilla (grey) appears to be a doe and the chestnut a buck.
Price is $40 each.

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Whitehaven Woods Rabbitry ©2016

Whitehaven Woods Rabbitry ©2016

Violet's kits - 6 weeks old

These photos were taken of Violet's kits in the last couple days.

The top two are available to reserve. 

The black one is spoken for.

These are pet quality priced at $40 each.

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Violet's Kits - taking deposits!

Update!  These 3 kits turn 5 weeks old this weekend.  They are not reserved.
If you'd like one of these sweeties email and let us know.  You can place a deposit now and take one home at 8 weeks old!
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Violet's 3 remaining kits are doing great.  These photos were taken of them yesterday.
It appears that the black and chestnut are bucks and that the chinchilla (grey) is a doe.

They are in the stage where much of the time their ears are up but if you pet them down they'll stay that way for a bit. In the coming weeks they will gradually lop down on their own.
They are very active.  It's fun to see them cuddle with their Mom and eat pellet food alongside her.

We will be taking deposits in them in one week.  The total purchase price for this litter is $40 each.  The deposit is $20 and goes towards that purchase price.  Deposits can be paid in cash in person or via paypal.

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Whitehaven Woods Rabbitry © 2016

Whitehaven Woods Rabbitry © 2016

Updates! Mini Lop litter coming and another litter taking deposits soon!

Daisy is due for her litter sometime later this week.  She'll be at 31 days on Thursday.  She is busy "hay-staching" tonight, getting her nest box all ready!  We'll keep you posted!  We are hopeful for a safe arrival this time around and anxious to see what colors she might have in her litter.

Violet's litter will be 5 weeks old this weekend!  We will be taking deposits on the 3 kits.
There is one black, one chestnut, and one chinchilla colored.  They are pet quality.
The deposit to hold one is $20 each.

Update Violet's litter - good news!

UPDATE:  Good news!
Below is the sad news that I shared a couple days ago, but the good news is it is very apparent that the three remaining kits are just fine.  They are eating, growing, and hopping all about the cage with Mom.  They look good.  We are thankful!  They are 3 weeks old today.

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Sad news: (previously shared)
Unfortunately in the last couple days things did not go well with some of the kits in Violet's litter.
They were all growing great and very active then suddenly some of them started having some serious issues that we'd not encountered before.  The only thing that was different than with all of our previous litters was the hay that we were feeding. From sharing the symptoms with others who raise rabbits it is agreed that it is likely that,  unbeknownst to us, this particular hay had mold or some other contaminate.  This would affect the sensitive young kits.  It was right around the time that the kits were old enough to start eating the hay that the problems began arising. As soon as we realized the hay might be the cause, we immediately stopped giving it to all the rabbits.  Needless to say, we will not buying hay from that seller again!

Sadly 2 of the 5 kits died in the last couple days.  The three remaining seem to be doing well though!
One of each color remains: Chinchilla, Chestnut, & Black.

Violet's kits 11 days old - eyes opening!

Violet's kits are 11 days old and 4 of the 5 have their eyes open today.
They are all doing great.

Photos of Violet's kits - 6 days old Mini Lop photos

Obviously I was wrong previously.  It looked like 3 Chestnuts (above),

but now that their fur has come in more,

 we see that the middle one is Chinchilla color.

The whole gang at 6 days old.

Violet's 4 day old kits - photo

This photo was just taken of Violet's 4 day old kits.
They are doing great.  They are very active and squeaky!
The colors look to be 3 chestnut and 2 solid black.

If you would like to be on the wait list email us at: whitehavenwoodsrabbitry@gmail.com

New Mini Lop Litter born!

Violets kits arrived!  A few minutes ago, between 10:20 - 10:45 a.m., Violet kindled 5 healthy kits!
This photo was taken literally right after they arrived.  Not the prettiest picture but they will be very cute in just a few days!  They all look the same color in this photo but they are not.  Three of them are Chestnut Agouti.

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If you'd like to be put on the wait list please email us at: whitehavenwoodsrabbitry@gmail.com
You can reserve one at 5 weeks old and the bunny can go home with you at 8 weeks.
Price for her litters is $40 each.

Violet is getting ready! Mini Lop haystaching video

Violet is not due until next Friday but she likes to get ready for her young early!
This morning she began the preparations.
You can view a video I took on our facebook page:

Violet Haystaching Video

Pet quality Mini Lop - ready for new home NOW!

UPDATE:
This buck is on HOLD - to be picked up Friday.

There is one rabbit remaining from Violet's last litter.
This buck is just over 8 weeks old.
He is pet quality - pedigree not included.
$40

Whitehaven Woods Rabbitry ©2016

Whitehaven Woods Rabbitry ©2016

If you are interested in him please contact us:
whitehavenwoodsrabbitry@gmail.com

He can go to his new home anytime!

Violet's litter - New Mini Lop photos!

Violet's litter is 7 1/2 weeks old and will be ready to go to their new homes later in the week.
This litter is purebred, pet quality.  Price $40.

Mni Lop Video - 2 1/2 week old bunnies

This is Violet's current litter.  They are 2 1/2 weeks old now and at such a fun stage.
This video was taken of them this morning.
While I was cleaning out cages in the rabbitry, the little ones got to be out in this area.
My daughters enjoyed watching them and interacting with them.

We have a couple people on the wait list already for this litter.  If you would like to be added just email and let us know: whitehavenwoodsrabbitry@gmail.com
We are taking a reservation deposit of $20 (paypal or cash) when they are 5 weeks old (a couple days before Christmas).  The remaining $20 would be due when the rabbit is picked up at 8 weeks old.
Both the father and mother of this litter are purebred Mini Lops. They both have wonderful temperaments.

New litter arrived! Mini Lop Kit photos!

About an hour ago Violet kindled 7 healthy kits!  All are alive and well!
These photos were taken when they were minutes old.
I found Violet sprawled out relaxing with this wiggly nest of little ones behind her.
Great job Violet!

These kits will be 5 weeks old on December 23rd.  We will be taking reservation deposits at that time!  They cannot go to their new homes until they are 8 weeks old but can be reserved before Christmas!

If you would like to be on the wait list for this litter just email us at whitehavenwoodsrabbitry@gmail.com

Taking Deposits on Pedigreed Mini Lops soon!

If you are looking for pedigreed Mini Lops that are from show lines you can reserve one soon!

We will be taking deposits on Lily & Hawthorne's litter of 7 a week from Sunday, when they are 5 weeks old.  Two people are on this waiting list and get first choice.  If you'd like to be added to the wait list email us at whitehavenwoodsrabbitry@gmail.com   The deposit fee is $25 and the remaining $25 is paid at pick up at 8 weeks.

We also have a litter of 7 pet quality Mini Lops they can be reserved now!

One is reserved and 6 remain.  These are from Violet & Henry.  The deposit fee for them is $20 with the remaining $20 paid at pickup at 8 weeks.

Violets Litter ~ Photos, 5 weeks old

Photos of Violet's current litter, sired by Whitehaven's Henry.
Email us if you are interested in reserving one from this litter: whitehavenwoodsrabbitry@gmail.com

Violet & Henry's Kits - 4 weeks old

These photos were taken today of Violet and Henry's litter.
These are 4 week old Mini Lops.  They are very active right now so it was hard to get a picture of them!
4 Japanese Harlequin, 1 Blue Fawn Harlequin, & 2 Tri Color in this litter.

We will be taking reservation deposits on this litter in one week!
Email us if you are interested!  whitehavenwoodsrabbitry@gmail.com

Violet's Kits - 3 weeks old

Violet & Henry's litter of 7 is growing and doing new things.

They all still nurse but also enjoy eating pellet food & hay now.

Violet & Henry's 2 week old Mini Lop Kits

I'm a tad late getting these posted.  This pet Mini Lop litter turned 2 weeks old this past Thursday.
All 7 are doing great.  They were earlier than past litters in opening their eyes.  All of them had their eyes open by day 10!

4 Japanese Harlequin Mini Lops

One Blue Fawn Harlequin Mini Lop with a Tri Color on each side.