Twisted Briar Rabbitry

Twisted Briar Rabbitry I raise 4 breeds of rabbits. Most of the breeds I raise are pet/brood quality.

My hollands are a work in progress but right now are more pet and brood quality
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Questions for fellow rabbit breedersIf you supplement oats do you use rolled or whole and why?If you supplement somethin...
12/04/2025

Questions for fellow rabbit breeders

If you supplement oats do you use rolled or whole and why?

If you supplement something else, what do you use?

If you make/mix your own feed, what do you use/put in it?

Pic of an ornery stinker for attention

12/02/2025

The Day the Good Breeders Vanished

One morning, the responsible rabbit breeders of the world woke up, looked around, and said, “You know what? We're done. Y'all clearly don't want us here. Good luck!". And just like that, p**f, they disappeared.

At first, the internet rejoiced.
"Victory! Adopt don't shop forever!" TikTok’s were made in celebration. A rescue somewhere popped a bottle of carrot juice.

But then... things got weird.
Pet stores ran out of rabbits in 48 hours. So they started importing them from "some guy's cousin" who breeds in a shed behind a gas station. “They're purebred," he said. "See? They're all white”. No one could identify colors. Someone bred a Vienna to a broken and called the babies "moldy marshmallow pearl”. A woman in Ohio started a line of Teacup Flemish Giants, they're just regular kits, but she swears they stay small if you believe hard enough!

Rabbit health took a nosedive.
Someone tried to treat Gl stasis with essential oils and a prayer circle. Nobody was breeding for health anymore, just for TikTok virality, and whether the rabbit's ears matched their owner's aesthetic. By spring, half the rabbits had mysterious food sensitivities, seasonal depression, and a genetic predisposition to faint if someone opened a bag of lettuce too loudly. One line developed a spontaneous sneeze reflex triggered by eye contact.

Meanwhile, the good breeders?
They were sipping coffee in peace, watching the whole thing unfold like
"Remember when we offered mentorship, and lifelong support?”

And the rabbits?
Well... they deserved better.
Instead, they got mystery mixes with the immune systems of overripe bananas and temperaments that ranged from "feral gremlin" to "Victorian fainting goat."

Moral of the story.
If you chase out the people doing it right, you don't get fewer breeders. You get worse breeders. You get rabbits who sneeze when you say the word 'parsley'. You get "rare" colors that look suspiciously like hay stains and regret.

But wait, Adopt Don't Shop became bored.
The good breeders were gone, the TikToks had peaked, and the carrot juice was flat.
They needed a new cause. A new villain. A new dopamine hit. So the champagne was repurposed. The new mission? End breeding entirely. Everywhere. Forever.

They launched a campaign featuring moody black and white photos of rabbits staring into the distance. They tried to get a bill passed that would classify intact rabbits as "emotionally hazardous materials." One influencer declared, “If we just stop all breeding for 10 years, the overpopulation crisis will fix itself." When asked what would happen after that, she blinked and said, “Well... I guess we'll cross that bridge when there are no rabbits left."

Meanwhile, the rabbits, those that hadn't developed gluten intolerance or spontaneous molting syndrome huddled in their hay piles, wondering what they did to deserve this timeline.

And somewhere, far away, a good breeder looked up from their coffee and whispered,

“Told you."

12/01/2025

2026 breeding schedule
Holland Lop 8-10 pairings
Cavote’s Little Flower/Persephone (blue tort) x Re*****on (blue) Note-this pairing produced only blues and blue torts
TBR’s Melinoe/Annie(blue tort) x Re*****on(blue) Note- not definite as it would be my first line breeding attempt
Cavote’s Little Flower/Persephone (blue tort) x Hades(black tort)
Spray Farms’s Pepa(brk black VC) x brk black tort
TBR’s Milky Way(black tort) x Hades(black tort)
Grace(black) x Black tort
TBR’s Melinoe/Annie(blue tort) x Hades
Grace(black) x Fuzzy(brk blk tort)
TBR’s Wendy(sable chin) x Hades(black tort)
TBR’s TinkerBell(chestnut) x Hades(black tort)

Dutch
Luisa(black) x Luigi(blue)
Princess Peach(blue) x Luigi(blue)

Rex
Rollin Gem’s 410Castor/Carolina(castor) x
Georgia(lilac otter) x

Lionhead. Fall only breedings
TBR’s Aramitia(brk blue VM) x Casper(sable magpie)
TBR’s Aurora(blue VC) x

Very rough draft

11/29/2025

Let’s talk about profit for a second.
A lot of shelters bring in more money than ethical breeders through donations, grants, and adoption fees. And that’s okay! They’re doing important work.

But here’s the double standard.
When shelters isolate animals for biosecurity or safety, it’s called “responsible care.” When breeders do the same thing? We’re accused of being cruel, greedy, or uneducated.

The truth? Everything I earn goes right back into my animals. I isolate to protect. I invest in health, housing, enrichment, and education. I don’t ask for help with vet bills or feed costs. I take care of it because that’s my responsibility.

Ethical breeders provide the same level of care but we do it out of our own pockets. No grants. No donations. Just commitment.

We stay connected, If an animal l’ve placed needs to come back due to life changes, I’ll take it. If I can’t, I’ll help find a safe home. Because we understand that responsible breeding doesn’t end at the sale, it’s a lifelong commitment.

So let’s stop judging care by the logo on a business. The standard should be the same for everyone who claims to care.

For some reason I can’t message you back. I’m asking $70. Please message my personal account Maria GoodmanIsabella Thoma...
11/28/2025

For some reason I can’t message you back. I’m asking $70. Please message my personal account Maria Goodman

Isabella Thomas

CB’s Mufasa, Sr sable point holland lop buck. Eager breeder. great temperament, he’s a sweetheart. Pedigree is full of b...
11/28/2025

CB’s Mufasa, Sr sable point holland lop buck. Eager breeder. great temperament, he’s a sweetheart. Pedigree is full of black tort and sable point. $70

Can possibly bring him to the Zanesville show this Sunday

11/27/2025

Happy thanksgiving everyone!

Okay y’all I’m trying to get next year’s breeding schedule figured out. Is there anything any of you want to see during ...
11/24/2025

Okay y’all I’m trying to get next year’s breeding schedule figured out. Is there anything any of you want to see during a specific time frame or season. Any and all input will be considered as i build my schedule

Rex-prices are still being tweaked

Hollands
Jr- $50-$70 depending on quality and if proven or not
Sr- $75-$90 depending on quality and if proven or not

Lionheads- $40

Dutch- $25-$30

Pic of my indoor bunny for attention

11/24/2025

Wire-Bottom Flooring for Rabbits… the biggest misunderstanding in the rabbit housing world. It is a common myth spread by some animal rights activists that rabbit breeders house their rabbits on wire flooring because we are “too cheap” to provide proper housing, or “too lazy” to clean up after our animals. This could not be further from the truth. Let’s talk about it!

Proper gauge (14-16 GA) wire bottom flooring keeps rabbits clean and out of their messes at all times, which helps to prevent parasitic infestations and bacterial infections.

“So why don’t you use a litter box?”

With a litter box, your rabbit is still standing on its poop/p*e several times a day unless you literally clean it every single time they p*e, which is unrealistic. F***l matter, even a tiny amount, getting cleaned off rabbits’ feet can be ingested and cause coccidiosis, either intestinal or hepatic, which can wreak havoc on a rabbits’ system, particularly in younger rabbits still developing. Getting urine on feet can cause urine scald, thin the fur out on the feet, cause bacterial infection, and ultimately lead to sore hocks. Wire keeps them clean and dry 100% of the time. This is highly important, especially with babies, as they can easily pick up coccidiosis from a dirty environment.

“Rabbits don’t have paw pads so wire is uncomfortable for them.”

You are right - rabbits do not have paw pads like cats and dogs, they have plush fur in the bottom of their feet, which cushions them even more. 14-16 gauge wire is is not uncomfortable or cruel in the slightest. We all care about the well-being of our animals and love to watch them binky and run. They are able to do so easily on wire flooring - it doesn’t hinder them at all. Part of the fun in raising rabbits, for whatever purpose, is to watch them grow and be happy.

Wire flooring is safe. There is no chance that a rabbit will ingest it and get intestinal blockage. The same can’t be said for carpeting and blankets. Rabbits can easily ingest fabric and strings, which is not digestible - ultimately this is extremely dangerous and can cause a blockage, resulting in death. Even with emergency care, a rabbit’s GI system has a very difficult time recovering from stasis and they do not handle anesthetics well. It is not a risk I’m willing to take for my prized show rabbits and potential growouts.

My experience? The worst case of sore hocks I’ve ever seen came from a rabbit that had carpeting in its cage. When the carpet was removed and it was given proper gauge wire bottom flooring, it was able to grow its fur back on its feet and make a full recovery.

Don’t believe all the myths that you are told about rabbits. Some of us have been around the block and know a thing or two, and one of those things is - wire bottom flooring is superior.

11/22/2025

⚠️ Update as of 11/21/25: The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) reports that there are currently no confirmed cases of EHV/EHM in Ohio.

ODA is coordinating with affected states and awaiting trace information from Texas and Oklahoma. If any traced exposures involve Ohio horses, ODA will contact owners directly and issue quarantines as appropriate to help mitigate further disease spread.

This multi-state outbreak is an important reminder of the disease risks associated with large commingling equine events. It highlights the importance of timely disease reporting and adherence to movement requirements, including veterinary inspections and health certificates prior to travel.

Horse Owners:
EHV/EHM is a reportable disease in Ohio. If your horses traveled to Texas, Oklahoma, or other equine events where EHV exposure may have occurred, please contact ODA directly at 614-728-6220 for guidance on isolation and monitoring.

Exposed horses should be isolated for 21 days after last-known exposure and isolation should include restricted access to other horses, avoiding shared equipment or personnel, and using appropriate protective barriers.

Monitor exposed horses twice daily for fever above 101.5°F, respiratory signs (nasal discharge, coughing), and clinical signs associated with equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), such as difficulty walking, lethargy, inability to stand, or urine dribbling.

If any of these signs are observed, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Upcoming Equine Events:
EHV can be shed for prolonged periods of time — even by horses that appear clinically healthy — which increases the risk of continued spread during an outbreak.

Interstate Movement:
Many states may implement movement restrictions or new import requirements for equines during this outbreak. Always check the destination state’s current requirements before traveling.

About EHV/EHM:
EHV-1 is spread through contact with nasal discharge or aerosol droplets and can persist on contaminated surfaces such as stalls, feed, tack and transport vehicles. People may also spread the virus via contaminated hands and clothing. Good biosecurity —thorough cleaning and disinfection, proper handling protocols, and limiting contact with affected horses — is essential to reduce transmission.

Stay up to date using the Equine Disease Communication Center web page: https://equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus

Use AAEP biosecurity guidelines:https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AAEP-General-Biosecurity-Guidelines_1.pdf

If you have questions beyond what we've shared in this post, please give our office a call at (614) 292-6661.

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