Minature LION LOPS! We call them "bunny bears"!
Our Mini Lion Lops are bred for a small size pet with a friendly sweet temperament!
Available May 22nd 2024 -- NURSERY NAMES MAKE IT EASIER FOR US TO HOLD THE CORRECT BUNNY OF YOUR CHOICE WITH YOUR DEPOSIT.
About berlynn bitty bunnies - why we call them bunny bears
We breed our bunnies for a small compact cuddly soft and fluffy look (bunny bear) Just like a teddy bear! Their temperament is very sweet, kind, friendly and intelligent. Mini Lion Lops (Lion head-Holland Lop) bunnies make great pets for children and adults alike. but like many animals they can get upset if they feel they are in danger. Extra care to be especially gentle with them will ensure that they feel safe and are at ease with your family.
Mini Lion Lop bunnies are the perfect size for a family pet because they're small and compact, but they're still big enough to be cuddly and lovable 3-4lbs when fully grown! Plus, they have playful personalities and are very social creatures, so they'll fit right in with your family. Lion Lop bunnies are the best type of bunny to have as a family pet. They have great personalities and are friendly and love human interaction once they feel safe and become familiar with their surroundings. They are very intelligent and easily potty trained. They also tend to get along with other animals such as cats and dogs.
Rabbits can safely wean at 7 weeks of age. This is important! If a baby bunny is separated too young it may not develop proper gut flora (this is obtained by ingesting their mothers cecotropes). When this happens these young rabbits may experience sudden onset of diarrhea, lethargy, shock, and even death.
CARE
One of the many positive attributes of Miniature Holland lop/Lionhead rabbits is that they tend to be really good about potty training. Once they have been established in their forever homes. As long as they have their designated spot, and you stay proactive about keeping their area cleaned up, you should not have much trouble! We try to clean up after our rabbit every couple of days, and we do a deeper clean once a week. We also clean their toys and food and water accessories.
NEVER give your bunny a bath. This is unnecessary and very harmful!
PLAYTIME
Lion Lop bunnies are smart and like to stay busy. Make sure they have chew sticks and toys to keep themselves occupied. They love balls, stacking cups or even a box will do. Always make time for your bunny! Have play time and let them hop around and explore every day.
FOOD
Find the best food for a safe diet of your Lion Lop We avoid anything too sugary like fruits, and stick with leafy greens, grass hay, lots of water, and healthy food. We do timothy hay and small handful of pellets in the morning. then one set of greens a day (spinach, bronchi)and a small amount of pellets in the PM. Definitely do your research on types of greens and how much! And did you know? Carrots are actually like a piece of candy to your rabbit’s diet! So those are special treats not something they eat everyday. Once a week for a small piece of apple and small piece of carrot
For such a small animal people may not be aware of their needs. We LOVE our bunnies! Which is why I think it’s important to know as much as you can upfront, and to go in with both eyes open.
Hay is the most important food in your rabbit’s diet. Hay should smell fresh & be dust free. Never feed hay that smells musty & damp. Hay has all kinds of health benefits for your rabbit. There are lots of different hay types, so it is important to experiment and find the one your rabbit loves the most. Your rabbit should ideally eat a ball of hay the size of themselves each day.
The most popular hay types are:
- Meadow hay, Oat hay, grass hay, Timothy hay
If your rabbit has a sensitive stomach or prone to excessive cecals (cecotropes), then it would be best to stick with meadow, oat and Timothy hay. Give them Grass hay in smaller doses.
PLEASE NOTE: Alfalfa hay is very rich hay & is best given only to baby bunnies up to 1 year old and to senior rabbits over 6 years old that need to gain weight.
Vegetables & Fruit
Vegetables need to be introduced to your bunny’s diet gradually and one at a time. This will avoid upsetting their stomach and causing diarrhoea. You will also get to know quickly what your bunny likes and dislikes.
Carrots should be fed as a treat only as they are high in sugar and can cause obesity and other health problems. A piece the size of a pound coin, twice a day, is a sensible way to give as a treat.
Dark leafy veg is a favorite for most bunnies. The darker the leaves the better as they have more nutrients but don’t over do it and always offer a variety of vegetables.
PLEASE NOTE: Too much cabbage & broccoli can cause gas/bloating.
Fruit can be fed also but as a treat only as, like carrots, it is high in sugar. Fruits must be introduced slowly to avoid upsetting your rabbit’s stomach.
Popular Veggies & Fruit
- Apple (not seeds & small treat only)
- Banana (small treat only)
- Broccoli – can cause gas, so limit
- Cabbage – can cause gas, so limit
- Carrot (small treat only)
- Carrot tops
- Celery
- Fennel
- Green pepper
- Pear (not seeds & small treat only)
- Radish tops
- Romaine lettuce
- Spring greens
- Strawberry
- Watercress
Unsafe Veggies & Fruit -Tomato, Iceberg lettuce, Beans, Potatoes, Rhubarb
NEW HOME
All new bunnies will go home with a care package which will indicate all the proper care essentials, small baggie of food for transitioning and small twist of hay. Your bunny will also get a small snuggle blanket that has the scent of Mama and litter mates. This helps make the transition into their new home a little less stressful
The most important thing to remember they are simply adorable and scrumptious, they are still young where they need love and guidance, just like a new puppy or kitten. With some early devotion and proper care, a bunny will become you or your child's best friend for years to come. You should let your rabbit explore, and you should provide him with a variety of toys, such as noisy cat toys and boxes. And if you have the room for more than one Mini Lion Lop, these rabbits enjoy being social with one another, so you will find them playing with each other and grooming each other.
Finally remember when you bring you bunny home, that as long as you have everything prepared for him or her, give them some quiet time to adjust. Let them see, smell and hear you, but give them time before you carry them around and introduce them to the world. We recommend the first day let them be in their hutch with quiet, short interactions. The second day we recommend handling them in short increments as to not scare them and allow both of you to understand each other. Let them gain that confidence to trust you. With patience and lots of love is a perfect recipe for a lifetime of happiness!
Free Roaming
A free roam lifestyle tends to be more mentally and socially stimulating and all the extra one-on-one time together can help strengthen the special human-animal bond you share with your bunny while reducing the occurrence of boredom-based behaviors. Provide a litter box. Rabbits are naturally fastidious creatures and tend to have very particular bathroom habits. This combination, coupled with their intelligence, make rabbits the perfect candidates for litter training. They will use it!
Keeping your Free Roam Bunny Safe
Due to their naturally inquisitive dispositions, rabbits can easily get themselves into compromising situations. As a result, it’s imperative to take the appropriate steps to make sure you, your home, and your rabbit are properly prepared before allowing free roaming. This way you don’t have to worry about your fur baby every time you’re out for the day. The following considerations will make the free roam experience as safe as possible. I usually let my bunny free roam in my office where I work all day. Then at night time I put him in his cage.
Get to Know your Bunny
Taking the time to view the world through the eyes of your rabbit will help you make the transition to a free roam lifestyle much smoother and less stressful for all involved. Familiarize yourself with your rabbit’s preferences, eccentricities, and mannerisms. Where do they like to hide? What do they prefer to chew on? What makes them happy? Listening to your rabbit in this way will help you determine which area(s) of the home would be best suited for your little one and which areas might be best kept off limits. Beyond gathering intel, this exercise will also establish the mutual trust and bonding that is essential for a successful free roam lifestyle and happy life together.
Cage
Little tray is a MUST! Solid bottom cages are the best. If you do decide to use wire bottom cages always provide your new friend a warm soft place to relax off of the wire away from his or her litter box/corner. We provide our buns with water dishes or bottles...they take well to both. Always provide your new bun hay in the hutch, its essential to keeping their teeth healthy and for their digestive tracts.
NEVER USE cedar or pine wood bedding because they are hazardous to your rabbit’s health.
We use Country Road’s Bedding Pellets made from kiln pressed wood in their litter trays. It is absorbent, controls odor and is safe! You can get it from Rural king.
Your Mini Lion Lop should have the opportunity to spend some time exploring the great outdoors, whether you decide to let him live indoors or outside. When housing a Mini Lion Lop outside, make sure the hutch is large enough for your pet to hop around, stand up on his hind legs, and turn around comfortably. The enclosure should be kept out of direct wind and sun, and it should be totally waterproof and weatherproof, as well as protected from predators. When housed indoors, you can train your pet to use a litter tray, and you should also provide him with a safe and quiet place where he can relax and be alone if he wants to, such as a dog crate. Rabbit-proof your home to ensure your belongings, including wires and cables, will not be chewed on, and give your rabbit room to run around and play safely.
Litter Training
Rabbit Litter
When potty training your bunny, the right type of litter is important. As many pet parents know, rabbit urine tends to have a strong odor. Finding a way to combat odor while tackling absorbency can be tricky.
Rabbits are known for chewing on their litter. Make sure whatever product you use is fit for small animal species and will not cause digestive or respiratory issues for your pet.
We recommend avoiding clay litters that contain crystals, such as litters found in the cat aisle of your local pet store. These crystals are not formulated for rabbits and may be toxic to your pet. We also recommend against using cedar shavings or chips, as the oils in the wood can cause respiratory issues, skin irritation, and possibly liver damage in rabbits.
What about newspaper or recycled paper? While it can be used as a lining for litter pans, paper as a substrate absorbs urine odors and will quickly start to smell. A good litter will control odors instead of absorbing them.
So what’s the best type of litter for rabbits?
We recommend either using a wheat straw rabbit litter, such as Oxbow’s Eco-Straw, or using your rabbit’s favorite hay as a substrate.
Eco-Straw is clumpable, scoopable, environmentally friendly, and is safe if consumed in small amounts. Use at least one inch of Eco-Straw in the bottom of your pet’s litter box.
Cat litter boxes can be a great place to start when it comes to litter pan selection. Make sure to get a litter box that’s large enough for your rabbit to turn around, stretch out, and relax. Rabbits tend to spend a lot of time in their litter boxes, and they need to be as comfortable as possible.
The litter box ideally should have easy-to-clean corners and few to no crevices where residues can build up over time and hide from the cleaning process. Stick with solid bottoms to litter boxes and avoid mesh or grated material.
As far as potty training goes, rabbits are similar to cats in that each rabbit will need their own litter box. Always remember YOU TUBE is a great resource!