And although the Netherland Dwarf sometimes has a bit of a reputation for being a little shy and even grumpy, that simply isn’t the case. Today, the breed is well known by rabbit enthusiasts all around the world as a curious, cuddly, and oh-so-cute companion. The breed almost died out during World War II, but dedicated enthusiasts kept the Netherland Dwarf going, and its popularity soon spread to the UK and the USA. Developed in Holland at the start of the 20th century, this gorgeous furball was created by crossing Polish and Hermelin rabbits. If you want to know more about the origins of the Netherland Dwarf, the hint is in the breed’s name. Keep reading to find out how to care for a Netherland Dwarf. These adorable little bunnies are inquisitive, spirited and friendly, and they’ve got plenty to offer to a loving owner.īut before you welcome a Netherland Dwarf rabbit into your family, you need to be fully aware of exactly what it takes to look after one of these beautiful bunnies. The Netherland Dwarf may be one of the smallest rabbit breeds in the world, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for with personality. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Netherland Dwarfs are prone to dental disease, a potentially fatal condition that is often inherited.Ĭhoose a rabbit with a good temperament and a low risk of hereditary teeth problems, from a reputable breeder or rescue centre.This post may contain affiliate links. Males tend to be more aggressive than females. As the breed became established, many breeders placed a greater emphasis on temperament and the Netherland Dwarf has become somewhat calmer and better-natured. Breeding stock were selected on the basis of Dwarf characteristics and temperament remained poor during development of the breed. Derived from the extremely lively Polish(UK) and wild rabbits, early Netherland Dwarfs were fairly 'wild' as temperament is largely inherited. The Netherland Dwarf has a reputation for being nervous and aggressive. They tend to be easily frightened and may become aggressive. Netherland Dwarfs are not suitable with children. Despite their small size, they need plenty of space as they love to run around and can jump surprisingly high. They are very active and playful, love climbing and can be quite mischievous. Gentleness and understanding are needed to win their trust and bring out the best in their personality. White (red or blue-eyed), Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, Siamese Sable, Siamese Smoke Pearl, Sable Point, Tortoiseshell, Agouti, Chestnut, Opal, Lynx, Chinchilla, Squirrel, Tan, Fox, Sable Marten, Smoke Pearl Marten, Silver Marten, Otter, Orange, Fawn, Steel, Himalayan, Broken Pattern The Netherland Dwarf has short, soft hair. The head is short, broad and rounded with a very curved profile and small upright ears about 5cm (2in) long. The body is short and broad with rounded quarters and short legs. The Netherland Dwarf has a compact, rounded appearance. The Netherland Dwarf is among the very smallest breeds with a typical weight range of 700g-1.2kg (1½-2½lbs) Most rabbits sold in pet shops are Netherland Dwarfs or Netherland Dwarf cross-breeds. The Netherland Dwarf was introduced to Britain during the 1940s and to the United States in the late 1960s and has become one of the most popular breeds in the world. Almost every known colour has since been achieved through cross-breeding. Initially Netherland Dwarfs were almost always natural wild (agouti) grey in colour but further development of the breed produced black, steel grey and sable colours. A breed standard was established in 1940, with a maximum weight of 1.5kg and allowing all known colours. The Netherland Dwarf was developed in the Netherlands in the 1930s from white Polish(UK) and a selected strain of wild rabbits.
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In North America such as sight is much more rare, unless one is fortunate to be passing a Biodynamic farm. Those who have traveled in Europe may have noticed when crossing the countryside that many of the cows seen grazing the truly pastoral scenery have horns. Regardless where the conversation on polled cattle goes core to the philosophy of Biodynamic agriculture is the idea that this blood filled sentient organ (the horn) functions as a "locality where the incoming stream of forces is particularly strong", core to the inherent being of a cow and its relation to the land where it resides. There currently also is a strong movement towards applying CRISPR technology to breeding polled dairy cattle (something that clearly would not be permitted in Biodynamic production). There are some existing commercial beef breeds, such as Angus, that are the result of being genetically polled by human breeding close to 1000 years ago. This is an interesting on going conversation. Certifying polled animals Biodynamic also is not currently permitted in the Demeter Standard. Cattle have been bred to be without horns (polled). This is the removal of a blood filled, sentient organ literally connected to the sinus cavities of the animal itself and is not permitted in Biodynamic certification. Needless to say the process of dehorning is a traumatic one. Cattle evolved with blood filled, sentient horns that played a key role in the function and evolution of the species. The bone grows into it forming a boney core that is penetrated by blood cells, furnished with nerves and containing internal air spaces that develop and connect with the sinus cavities and literally the breath of the cow herself. On the contrary the horn is a condensed protrusion of the skin. The horn itself is not just an auxiliary growth of bone protruding from the skull. Native cattle such the Bison, Yak and Auroch have lineage to the Earth's evolutionary DNA, void of human intervention. Biodynamic ruminants have horns- what's that about? Cattle themselves have a long lineage back in evolutionary time of Ungulates that includes other horned ruminants such as goats, antelopes and giraffes. The goal is to recognize and utilize this in Biodynamic farm management.Įnter to that equation the horn. The relationship between the Earth, ruminants grazing it, and the Sun is an ancient principle inherent to the organic functioning of the Earth herself. One reason that integrating livestock back into diverse cropping systems, and out of the CAFO's, is a principle of the US Demeter Farm Standard is an attempt at bio-mimicry. As we know humus holds 90% of the water of a saturated atmosphere (such as rain), it holds onto crop nutrients, cycles nitrogen and there is a yet to be discovered universe to be found in the living processes that follow the native process of ruminants massaging the Earth with their mouths. The process of photosynthesis that begot the vegetation the Bison consumed along with what transpired between the Bison and the predators that regularly herded them, yielded humus, and lots of it. Photosynthesis is an interaction between the Earth and the Sun. Very fertile soils were built based on this relationship. From a farm management perspective this creates the opportunity to cycle carbon/fertility on farm, not only from the manure produced but also the contribution of sod to a farms crop rotation, as this is a phase where, sans tillage, soil humus can be significantly developed and carbon sequestered.įor North Americans take the example of the relationship between the Bison and the native prairies upon which they roamed, a region that stretched from Canada down to Mexico. The Demeter Farm Standard specifies that at least 1/2 of the feed has to come from the farm where the ruminants reside and 80% of it has to be Biodynamic. They graze it, cycling the vegetation ruminated towards enlivened soil humus. So first off one needs to have a focus on the contribution of these meditative critters to farm system as a whole. It has its roots in the idea that a farm can be a holistic, regenerative, and self regulating system. Rudolf Steiner- Agriculture course –lecture 4īiodynamic ruminant production is an interesting proposition. What happens in the places where the hooves and the horns are growing? A locality is created where the incoming stream of forces is particularly strong. Have you ever wondered why cows have horns.? It's a most important question. For Farmers Musings on Biodynamic® cows, their horns, and the evolution of the Earth. You must be sure you know what you really want and accept the responsibilities that go with your wish. A wonderful prospect, but remember your fairy tale lessons. In many tarot traditions, the Nine of Cups is known as the Wish Card. Pursuit of pleasure without regard to consequences is never satisfying in the long run. This may feel great at the time, but sooner or later the feathers around your mouth will be discovered, and regret will set in. It is a card about being proud of yourself and basking in your love so you can be assured that pulling it in most contexts is a very positive sign. You may be tempted to indulge yourself at the cost of someone else (like our mischievous cat!). The Nine of Cups speaks of joy and a wish coming true. Whether at work, in love, or everyday life, consider all. Sometimes it's wonderful to sit back and revel in the knowledge that all's right with the world. The Nine of Cups Tarot card invites you to appreciate and rejoice in the achievements in your life. He has everything he wants and couldn't be happier about it. Notice how the man is seated confidently with his arms folded and a smile on his face. She, too, delights in sharing her abundance.Īt the personal level, the Nine of Cups indicates contentment with the way things are. You can commune with the natural world as well - the body of Mother Earth. This card encourages you to seek out pleasure and enjoy your body in every way. This is the feeling tone of the Nine of Cups - pure indulgence and self-satisfaction.Īt the physical level, the NIne of Cups is a sign of delight in all the senses. Any cat who manages to catch one is going to feel pretty smug about it. The man on the Nine of Cups reminds me of "the cat who ate the canary." Now, a canary is a pet strictly off limits to hungry felines. Six of Wands - pride in self, achieving what you want.ACTIONS having your wish fulfilled achieving what you desireįeeling satisfied indulging in a little smugnessĮnjoying sensual pleasure experiencing luxury Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.If the song is not already in the “Ringtones” folder, long-press on the song file and select “Copy” or “Move.” Then, navigate to the “Ringtones” folder in your device’s internal storage and paste the song there.It is usually stored in the “Music” or “Downloads” folder. Use a file manager app or the built-in file explorer on your Android device to locate the song file.You can download it from a music app or transfer it from your computer. Ensure that the “Ram Siya Ram – Adipurush” song is saved on your Android device.To set the “Ram Siya Ram – Adipurush” song as your ringtone on an Android device, follow these steps: How to Set Ram Siya Ram Song as ringtone on Android devices: Once you’ve selected the ringtone, save your settings, and it will be set as your default ringtone or notification sound.If it’s not listed, select the option to browse for ringtones and locate the downloaded file. Choose the “Ram Siya Ram” ringtone from the list of available sounds on your device.Look for the option to set a custom ringtone or notification sound.On most devices, you can find this under “Settings” > “Sound” or “Settings” > “Sounds & Haptics.”
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