Hoppin’ Hollow Rabbitry

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Hoppin’ Hollow Rabbitry We’re working on a line of New Zealand reds that carry white, bred to SOP. Our rabbits are raised primarily for meat.

We keep most of our does in colonies, and we plan to create a buck colony during the winter of 2026-2027.

Long post, sorry. TLDR: we wanted to discuss early culling, and we are SO EXCITED about this kit out of Rockin ER Rabbit...
10/18/2026

Long post, sorry. TLDR: we wanted to discuss early culling, and we are SO EXCITED about this kit out of Rockin ER Rabbitry ‘s Flurry and Land of Enhopment’s Fiver.

*Feel free to jump in with your thoughts! Are we missing something in the early culling conversation, or is it just that different rabbitries have different goals?*

There was a discussion post recently asking what the biggest mistake people think other rabbitries make, and one of the most frequent answers was “culling too early.” Now…we haven’t been in rabbits for that long (just over 3 years), but we simply don’t see how culling too early is a mistake. Will you end up culling some rabbits who would have turned out really nice as adults? Almost certainly. But especially in the commercial breeds, shouldn’t we be focused on producing rabbits who are balanced throughout their whole development?

As a rabbitry focused on meat first and show second, it is important to us that we keep rabbits who will produce offspring as balanced as possible at butchering age (8-15 weeks). We make massive cuts at that age (by either butchering or selling), then even more cuts later on based on how each rabbit grows out.

Did we bring in some rabbits from lines we know don’t fit this mold? Yes. We even discussed it with some of the breeders we bought rabbits from. Will we be making early cuts in litters from those rabbits? Also yes. We will still be culling the least impressive from every litter at processing age. Hopefully with time we can create a cohesive line that grows out evenly in all stages of life.

On that note, please enjoy these photos of HHFF3. We’ve been watching him since he was two weeks old because he looked so nice then, and he hasn’t disappointed yet. His baby fluff makes it looks like he rises sooner than he really does in his 4 week side profile photo, but even with that he looks so much nicer than any other rabbit we’ve posed at 4 weeks old. We are insanely excited to see how he grows out in the next few weeks.

Pregnancy announcement: Motherwolf’s Princess Peach x Land of Enhopment’s FiverWe decided to re-try this pairing pretty ...
10/18/2026

Pregnancy announcement: Motherwolf’s Princess Peach x Land of Enhopment’s Fiver

We decided to re-try this pairing pretty quick after Peach kindled, since she never dropped milk. We have our fingers crossed that she will produce milk this time, but she won’t be staying as a brood doe if she can’t take care of her own kits. Fingers and toes are crossed, because foster options are slim for this litter.

The photo we used in the pregnancy announcement collage is of Peach with a mom bod - she looks rough in many ways, but somehow that top line looks better than ever right now.

The moment of truth is arriving. Day 10 of life, and some eyes are open in Ruby’s litter! Hopefully the rest will open w...
10/18/2026

The moment of truth is arriving. Day 10 of life, and some eyes are open in Ruby’s litter! Hopefully the rest will open without any issues tomorrow 🤞🤞🤞

Oh no, here we go again…
10/16/2026

Oh no, here we go again…

We’re getting close to eyes opening in Ruby’s litter, and we are so excited and so nervous at the same time. Excited bec...
10/15/2026

We’re getting close to eyes opening in Ruby’s litter, and we are so excited and so nervous at the same time. Excited because newly opened eyes are the best, and we want the waiting to be over. Nervous because Ruby is from a mother/son pairing out of our Bucko, and Bucko passed entropion onto his offspring like crazy. We have our fingers crossed for good eyes in 100% of these kits. One litter of 5 definitely won’t clear Ruby the way it feels like 25 kits did for Fiver, but it will still go a long way toward letting us breathe a sigh of relief.

Please ask us about any policies that are unclear or that you are concerned about. You may be asked to sign a copy of th...
10/13/2026

Please ask us about any policies that are unclear or that you are concerned about. You may be asked to sign a copy of these policies. The purchase of one of our rabbits implies consent to these policies, regardless of whether a form is signed.

- Rabbits purchased from Hoppin’ Hollow Rabbitry must always be offered back to Hoppin’ Hollow before they are re-sold. None of our animals may EVER be surrendered to a shelter or rescue - we will always take them back without charge.

- We will not hold rabbits for more than 24 hours without a 50% deposit. Deposits are NONREFUNDABLE . We take Venmo, CashApp, and cash. The full cost of the rabbit must be paid before they leave our care.

- We may offer discounts or lease agreements for 4H children. Minors must have an adult present at pickup.

- It is your responsibility to bring a suitable carrier to pick up your new rabbit.

- We may decide to offer a replacement rabbit or refund if a rabbit dies or becomes ill within the first 24 hours, *at our discretion.* We will not cover any vet fees. We cannot guarantee health after a rabbit leaves our care.

- Please be ready to tell us about your rabbit-related goals so we can help find the rabbit that best fits your needs.

- Our rabbits are bred for good temperament and socialized daily. We will always be open about each rabbit’s temperament to the best of our knowledge; however, rabbits are prey animals that may kick or bite when frightened. If you choose to handle a rabbit, you are doing so at your own risk.

- We cannot guarantee temperament, show potential, breeding potential, or adult weight. We will disclose information about each rabbit’s show and breeding history, their parents’ histories, and our opinions about them. You are also welcome to ask for feedback from other breeders based on information and photos we send you.

- No rabbits will leave our care before 8 weeks, and many will stay longer so we can see how they grow out.

- We might be able to meet outside of Las Cruces for a fee. If we have to leave the Las Cruces area to meet you, your rabbit must be paid for in full 24 hours prior to our departure from Las Cruces. If you fail to meet at the designated pickup spot within 30 minutes of the agreed time, the rabbit will be up for sale again and you will not receive a refund.

- If we sell you a rabbit as the wrong s*x or with a split p***s, malocclusion, or entropion, let us know before they turn 16 weeks old or within 15 days of receipt, whichever is later. After we confirm the issue to our satisfaction and the rabbit has been returned to us alive and in good health, you may select either a new rabbit of the same original value or a refund. We will not issue refunds or offer replacements for rabbits you decide to keep.

- Rabbits leave us with tattoos in the left ear. Never modify or add to the tattoo in the left ear.

- Rabbits from Hoppin’ Hollow Rabbitry may only be registered under the name and tattoo number on their pedigree. Never change any Hoppin’ Hollow Rabbitry pedigree information *except* YOUR RABBIT’S weight, registration number, legs, grand champion number, and notes. At your request, we will provide an updated pedigree if your rabbit’s ancestors become registered, earn new legs, or become grand champions.

- Hoppin’ Hollow Rabbitry retains the sole right to change the official name of rabbits from our rabbitry. Never change pedigree names of any Hoppin’ Hollow’s rabbit. Please request an updated pedigree if you would like to change your rabbit’s name on the pedigree. We reserve the right to overrule name changes for any reason.

- Our outdoor rabbits have misters in the summer. Our summer coats get hard water on them and do not look nice. If you buy a rabbit from us in the summer, expect their coat to look rough.

- We always have first pick on any of our rabbits unless we have agreed otherwise in writing. Our first priorities are our breeding goals and producing rabbits for our family’s consumption.

- Please give us credit if you share our pictures.

- We are monitoring the RHVD2 and new world screwworm situations and may create new policies as needed. Many of our primary herd rabbits are vaccinated for RHDV2, but most of the rabbits we sell are not.

- We do not allow visits onto our property.

10/12/2026

I didn’t even notice until the massive tort buck kit I’m hoping to keep went missing. Apparently the kits were excited about the new hay delivery last night.

Rockin ER’s Chip has been in with 4D’s Harp for 9 days, and palpation this morning turned up what felt like kits forming...
10/11/2026

Rockin ER’s Chip has been in with 4D’s Harp for 9 days, and palpation this morning turned up what felt like kits forming. Harp will be palpated again in a few days to be sure, and hopefully she took because Chip went to a new home today. We have a new rabbit friend in town trying to get her does bred, and we needed to clear space for a very exciting addition coming soon. 🫣

Look at that b***y 🤍
10/11/2026

Look at that b***y 🤍

10/10/2026

We may not be able to put Baggins Rabbitry’s Tookland Ivy outside in the colony. I might miss my office goofball too much!

(Unfortunately I stopped recording JUST as she started binkying)

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