Twisted Briar Rabbitry

05/29/2026

Those of y’all that raise larger breeds, what scale do you use to weigh your rabbits? (Links would be much appreciated)

05/27/2026

SF Rabbitry Cow, fully pedigreed 1 yr old brk blue Rex buck. He's calm and docile, and proven by the breeder I got him from. I haven't been able to get any litters from him but maybe someone else will have more luck.

Posed him the best I could, it was starting to rain.

05/06/2026

Hollands
Edit* neither the brk chocolate or the solid chocolate will be available

Haven’t posted about these guys yet. TBRs Indigo had 6 babies a week ago. Thought for sure I put the right buck down but the colors in this litter tell me otherwise😅

04/11/2026

Hollands
TBRs Milky Way had 6 babies. When I found them they were cold to the touch and not moving. We got them warmed up and they’re doing great now. 2 of them were unfortunately peanuts, and they are deceased.
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pic of the peanuts are included in comments if anyone would like to see them

04/10/2026

I usually have at least a couple empty cages. If you need to surrender your bunny please let me know and I’ll take it no questions asked

04/02/2026

Hollands
TBRs Melinoe(Annie) had 6 babies on the 31st, she did unfortunately lose 1 due to the temps so she’s down to 5 and the kits will be shelved until it warms back up.

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

Stop Villainizing Wire bottom Cages.

Let’s talk about what actually causes sore hocks.

People love to blame wire bottom cages for sore hocks. Wire alone is not the primary cause of sore hocks. Moisture is.

Sore hocks happen when the skin on the foot breaks down, and that breakdown almost always starts with dampness. Damp fur softens the skin, weakens the barrier, and makes it vulnerable to irritation, infection, and pressure sores. And where does that dampness usually come from?

• urine pooling on a solid floor
• spilled water soaking fleece or bedding
• litter boxes that stay wet
• flooring that stays damp under the top layer

A solid floor that looks cozy but collects moisture is far more dangerous than a clean, dry wire floor that keeps the feet elevated and moisture away.

What Wire Actually Does (When Used Correctly)

Wire bottom flooring in rabbit housing, especially in breeding or multi rabbit setups is designed to:

• remove moisture immediately
• keep urine and water away from the feet
• reduce contact with f***l bacteria and parasites
• maintain a consistently dry surface, which is the #1 protective factor against sore hocks

A properly sized, smooth wire floor with a resting mat is not harmful. In fact, it’s often safer than a solid floor where contact with moisture is more likely.

Why the Myth Persists.

It’s easier to blame the thing that looks harsh than it is to dive into and address the thing that’s actually causing the problem. People see wire and assume discomfort. They see fleece or plastic and assume comfort. But rabbits don’t get sore hocks from “looking uncomfortable” they get them from wet, softened skin under pressure.

If a rabbit stands on a surface that allows their feet to get wet the skin will break down. That’s when sore hocks develop.

Dry feet = healthy feet.
Moisture = breakdown, irritation, infection.

Wire isn’t the villain. Dampness is.

02/26/2026

Considering selling
"TBRs TinkerBell" 9 month old chestnut agouti Holland lop doe
Not proven. The first 3 pics were taken today, she absolutely did not want to pose. Last pic was taken in December

01/19/2026

Question for my fellow rabbit breeders
Tattoo pen/gun or tattoo pliers? What do you use? Pros and cons?

I have a tattoo gun but I still haven't gotten the hang of it and I'm scared I'm going to hurt my rabbits if I try to use it on them. If I decide to get tattoo pliers I'll be selling my pen so keep a lookout. It's a wormhole tattoo gun off of Amazon. It would come with whatever ink and needle cartridges I have left, the charging cable, vitamin A & vitamin D ointment and the bandaging wrap. It's cordless but does have a power cable that you can use instead of the power supply box.