Fernwood Rabbitry

Now ain’t this a cutie 😁

With a brief time of welcoming Siren back with us, we were blessed with a litter. She welcomed 3 black self and 1 black fox polish.

We have also had some other mothers recently welcome little babies, updates will be posted in the coming days.

Black Otter Polish
Sire: Wandin ATN
Dam: SweetSecrets Siren

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A little reflection on our rabbit hopping demonstrations at the Melbourne Royal 2026.

This was a bit different to our usual hopping days we attend, with the focus being on demonstrating rabbit hopping to the public and giving people an opportunity to see what our rabbits can do.

I also had the opportunity to present and speak about hopping throughout part of the day, which was something I was slightly nervous for but very much enjoyed the opportunity and hope to maybe do similar again one day. It was great to be able to explain more about the sport, the rabbits involved and what goes into getting them comfortable and confident on a course. And welcoming new people.

Fernwood has only been involved in hopping since 2024 and helped found the beginnings of the club (Victorian Rabbit Hopping Society), so it has been interesting to see how much both the rabbits and I have learnt along the way. Days like this are a good reminder that hopping is about handling, confidence, communication and understanding the individual rabbit. As well as learning together and within the greater community.

Link to the Victorian Rabbit Hopping Society’s facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1GyPDw9chA/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Thank you to the Victorian Rabbit Hopping Society for having us along, Melbourne Royal for the opportunity, and everyone who stopped to watch, wonder and learn a little more about rabbit hopping. We hope some of you walked away feeling inspired and curious.

We very much look forward to more opportunities and adventures with our rabbits, and of course very proud of our boys CurlyWurly and Anchovy being great sport bunnies. You’ll see Curly in his fancy Scottish outfit in my arms here ❤️

Thank you all!
Nikki (Fernwood’s Human)

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The boys are ready and prepared for tomorrow! In their travel carriers and ready to hop. 🐇🐇

Come find us and some of the amazing club members apart of the Victorian Rabbit Hopping Society tomorrow at the Melbourne Royal Show!

4th October - 1pm to 4pm. 🥳

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Squid had other ideas during their photo session… 🤭

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CurlyWurly photo shoot! 😍

You’ll catch him in action at the Melbourne Royal Show tomorrow 4th October at the Victorian Rabbit Hopping Society’s hopping show/demonstrations. 😁

Come along and say hello between 1-4pm!

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Little cuties and their mother 🥰

Lilith has been doing an amazing job with her litter, they are so far just as sweet at her in nature very happy and proud of her. ❤️

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