603 Holland Lops Rabbitry

603 Holland Lops Rabbitry Welcome to my small Rabbitry specializing in pedigreed Holland Lops located in Belmont, NH.

05/23/2026

Summer having play time today. Living her best bunny life here at 603 Holland Lops Rabbitry! 🥰

This is very good information about water for bunnies and always keep in mind that ceramic drinking bowls are more benef...
05/22/2026

This is very good information about water for bunnies and always keep in mind that ceramic drinking bowls are more beneficial than using the water bottles that hang.
HOPPY FRIDAY! Have a bunderful weekend!! 🐰

Have a wonderful day!! 💜
05/10/2026

Have a wonderful day!! 💜

Just saying! 🤣 Happy Hoppy Saturday 🐰
04/11/2026

Just saying! 🤣 Happy Hoppy Saturday 🐰

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03/29/2026

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My old sweet girl Holland just passed away on Friday. 😢 She was 8.5 years old, so I know all about these stages. Every s...
03/16/2026

My old sweet girl Holland just passed away on Friday. 😢 She was 8.5 years old, so I know all about these stages. Every stage of their life is a gift. Cherish every moment. 🐇❤️🐰❤

My Flemish Giant, Hazel playing a little Peekaboo today. She's so cute. 😍
02/13/2026

My Flemish Giant, Hazel playing a little Peekaboo today. She's so cute. 😍

Have a safe, healthy and happy 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣! 🎉
12/31/2025

Have a safe, healthy and happy 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣! 🎉

Merry Christmas from Benjamin and all the bunnies at 603 Holland Lops Rabbitry! Have a wonderful day. 🎄
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Benjamin and all the bunnies at 603 Holland Lops Rabbitry! Have a wonderful day. 🎄

This is very interesting info and thought I would share. I never realized that horses and bunnies had so many similariti...
11/19/2025

This is very interesting info and thought I would share. I never realized that horses and bunnies had so many similarities. 🐰🐴🐴🐰
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Rabbits and Horses: Digestive
Twins in Different Sizes.

Despite their size difference, rabbits and horses share the most similar digestive systems and dental structure among domestic herbivores.

Both rabbits and horses are monogastric herbivores with a simple stomach for initial digestion. A large cecum and colon where microbial fermentation breaks down fibrous plant material and they rely on symbiotic microbes to extract nutrients from cellulose.

Both are:
Hindgut fermenters
* They rely on microbial fermentation in the cecum and colon to break down fibrous plant material.
* Their digestion depends on long strand, indigestible fiber like hay to keep the gut moving and microbes balanced.

Continuously growing teeth.
* Both species have similar structured hypsodont teeth, meaning their teeth grow continuously and must be worn down through chewing.
* Hay provides the abrasive texture and chewing duration needed to prevent dental overgrowth.

Hay = Fuel for Fermentation.
Hay provides long stem, indigestible fiber, which Keeps the gut moving and supports microbial health. This Prevents Gl stasis (rabbits) and colic (horses). Without hay, both species are at risk for:

* Microbial imbalance
* GI stasis or colic
* Dental overgrowth
* Behavioral frustration

Hay is a Digestive Foundation.
* Horses: Hay (or pasture) makes up the bulk of their diet. Grain is a supplement, not a staple.
* Rabbits: Hay should be 70-80% of their diet. Pellets and greens are a supplement not a staple.

Same Biology, Same Rules!
We would never feed a horse only grain or vegetables it would cause colic, acidosis, and behavioral stress. Likewise, feeding a rabbit only greens or pellets ignores their biological need for fiber and chewing. A diet void of hay goes against their biology.

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Province Road
Belmont, NH
03220

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