Meet Skye

"Baby Blue Eyes"

Born on the 23rd March 2011, Skye is a relatively new addition to my little fur family. She is a BEW (blue eyed white) Netherland Dwarf and so apropriately named. Like most Nethies, what she lacks in size, she more than makes up for in personality!

Skye was from a breeder of Netherland Dwarfs and Mini Lops. While getting a rabbit from a breeder may be frowned upon, it is far better than going to a pet shop providing they they are "good breeders" and you do your research.

The first time I saw Skye, she was so small that i was able to cup her in one hand and keep her tiny little body warm with the other. She enjoyed having some nose and cheek rubs and fell asleep almost instantly. Her brothers and sisters were just as small and they all clambered over eachother to investigate what was going on.

****, her breeder was lovely, she introduced us to all of her rabbits, who all seemed happy and healthy, including Riddick; a gorgeous Frenchie who had gone blind at an early age. It was clear to us all that **** knew each individual rabbit and their little quirks and were not just breeding stock to her, they were family pets and she thought the world of them.

When the time came to collect Skye, i couldnt believe how much she had grown! She was all wriggly and fidgety, but soon settled down for a snuggle. I gave her a final health check before popping her into a carrier and and going on our way.

In the car on the way home - Skye looked lost in the carrier!

I got her home and put her into a 6ft pen - that would be her home until she was ready to be bonded with Marley and Dolly. She settled in so quickly, you'd never have known she'd just left the litter! I try and devote a little extra time to Skye each day because shes a single bunny, but as shes gotten older, shes no longer interested in having snuggles! Shes very independant and seems to prefer doing her own thing, though she will accept some nose rubs when it suits her!

Shes now 21 weeks old and will be spayed next week. Im anxious to start bonding, though i cant wait to see what happens. Fingers crossed all goes well.