Bijou Homestead

08/05/2025

I'm so happy about getting the lines finally put back up after years. Of course everyone still gets handled and checked. While watering systems won't be completely removing all hassle, it does make it much easier on the bad days when I can't tote as much. It was an impromptu snap showing her using the drinker like a pro.

07/24/2025

I've had this for a while and just haven't shared. I am a proud American Rabbit Breeder's Association member AND registered rabbitry with them.

I haven't been in good enough health to travel hours for shows for a long time, but that doesn't mean I am any less devoted to my breeds.

Holland Lops are ARBA accepted. Mini Plush Lops are *not* ARBA accepted, but there is a working standard for them.

The certificate is not the original I was sent. I have removed my location and added a watermark as I have seen some being used for not so nice things sadly.

07/16/2025

Any one looking for a GREAT chance at a GOOD EL? This boy would be a good addition to a program working on brindles or tri colors!

Who's up for doing a raffle flr this buck?! $5 a spot! 15 spots available! PM me with your number

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07/15/2025

I was able to get some things done today even though I can't really do physically much. My website is below! I don't have photos really up yet, but I have the written part and TOS.

https://bijou-homestead.my.canva.site/

Send a message to learn more

07/14/2025

Browe's Breeds Cinnamon Queen
Mini Plush Lop SR Doe

She's a wonderful small personable doe that has a white forehead marking. I hope she passes on her wonderful personality and head shape to her offspring. I have plans to breed her to MPL buck Tyson very soon.

Photograph is not the original as it has been modified to have a black background and edges of photo smoothed.

07/13/2025

Six Silkie chicks! It may be hot here in Gassaway WV but they are doing well.

07/03/2025

It has been hot and hotter lately. I finally was able to get my hands on two nesting boxes with hidden drawers for the chickens. Silkies are very broody by nature and well that can be great unfortunately that means as soon as they have a couple eggs they usually want to sit on them. This box should alleviate that problem and give me more control over what eggs are starting and what ones are not. Photo is courtesy of the ad that I bought the boxes from. It is not my photo.

06/29/2025

My new flyer for local postings. I will have ONE dozen for PU on 07/12/2025. If you'd like to make plans with me for this dozen of eggs, please contact me. They will be from a paint rooster over black, white, splash, and blue hens.

06/29/2025

I cannot wait until this heat stops. I'm in the process of looking at and evaluating what I want to happen over the next year. I was so hopeful for shows this year but that's not going to happen with the heat and literally no juniors. I am *hoping* to have some juniors to hold back to see about spring SRs but that's a big if. Many plans hang on possible breeding and what comes from them. I do not expect to have any Holland Lop juniors to move on until winter if I'm super lucky. Same goes for Mini Plush Lop juniors, but once I have a junior to replace my black tort SR doe (no pedigree as I only have her parent information) to a pet home. If you're going to be planning for a pet and would like to talk with me about her, send me a message. This would be for placement most likely in November or December with a pet only contract.

Photo is an edit of a mix rabbit that I was housing for a while edited with Photoshop. I plan on doing more "professional portrait" photos like this of my stock for my website and for sharing. When I do share those that are moving on, they will be unedited besides cropping to focus on the rabbit. I do *not* do creative editing to make rabbits look more attractive in photos for moving on purposes.

06/23/2025

This heat is no joke! Everyone be safe and be careful, provide temperate water for animals and cooling stations. Fans and misters, be mindful of fly strike, to try to keep them from overheating. It is extremely dangerous right now.

I have never seen water bubble like this. Not from just setting.

06/22/2025

Photo makes look yellower than is but first pepperoni and cheese loaf. Made with Silkie eggs and creamed butter. Eventually I may have some extras 😅

06/22/2025

If you're looking for a user friendly quick editing option for simpler edits, Canva is a good tool. I spent more time deciding placement after I got the premium service and used some of their premium only pieces. It's well worth the fifteen dollars a month and I can watermark photos with it as well.