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    • new1bunny
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        With my bunny being young and all. (age not really sure) suppose to be 7wks on sat.

        here they are

        Does she need a salt stone right now?

        Can she overdose on getting to much alfalfa?


      • Beka27
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          Nope! Good questions tho!

          Salt stones and mineral stones are not necessary at any age because they get all the nutrients and minerals they need from their pellets.

          As a baby, alfalfa is good for her because she is still growing, but she needs to be weaned off from it after 7-12 months old. You can feed alfalfa-based pellets right now along with alfalfa hay, altho it’s a good idea to get her used to timothy hay while she is still young. People will buy both kinds and give half and half each day.


        • BinkyBunny
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            Ditto what Beka says. Dandela is young enough that she will eat alot. Bunnies grow very fast and so they use up alot of energy just growing. So right now, unlimited pellets and hay.


          • Sam and Lady's Human
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              Is there a way you can weigh her? She looks older than 6 weeks in the photos of your people holding her.


            • new1bunny
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                I could try later on today to weigh myself, then again holding her, but it will only show pounds, not ounces. as of now she always has alfalfa hay, Timothy hay chunks, and pellets. And always plenty of water. I clean her cage out everyday, and feed her. so you see, I am not as busy as you thought, I always make time.


              • Beka27
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                  That’s great! Once you get into a routine with bunny care, it really just becomes second nature… even on my busiest days, I can still squeeze in the time to do the necessary bunny chores.


                • new1bunny
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                    hi everyone, SRY for the delay. I used a scale that does ounces and all and she weighs and exact 2LBs. So it that right for a 7wk old rex?


                  • Monkeybun
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                      your bun isn’t a rex though


                    • new1bunny
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                        Why would you say mine is not a rex


                      • peppypoo
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                          New1bunny, some of us here guessed that your bunny might be a rex at first because the first pictures you share with us were kind of blurry. But after you put new pictures up, it was more clear that Dandela actually is not a rex. She is very adorable though!


                        • new1bunny
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                            so what would you say she is


                          • Tate
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                              Dandela’s fur is not at all rex like. Rex’s have a very distinguishable coat.
                              She sounds like she’s going to be big! Although, I guess all my buns are small. Have you asked your vet what the appropriate weight is for her?


                            • Tate
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                                She looks like a mix to me! Hard to distinguish if her parents were half of one breed, half of something else.. You did get her from a breeder though, right? What did the breeder say?


                              • new1bunny
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                                  I have not seen the vet yet. I am going this week sometime. why? , and what if my vet that I have to travel to, says that dandela is indeed a Rex?


                                • peppypoo
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                                    If your vet says that Dandela is a vet, then good for you! Really though, it doesn’t matter if she is or isn’t…I’m sure you love Dandela no matter what kind of bunny she is.


                                  • new1bunny
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                                      I do love her, but to give her proper care, age and breed is a must for any animal. would you not agree, oh and I think you meant Rex, not vet. That would be great if she was a vet. LOL


                                    • peppypoo
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                                        LOL yes, I meant rex. Didn’t realize I typed “vet”! It would be great if our bunnies were vets so they could take care of themselves, haha.


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                                          Posted By Tate on 05/02/2011 01:50 PM
                                          She looks like a mix to me! Hard to distinguish if her parents were half of one breed, half of something else.. You did get her from a breeder though, right? What did the breeder say?

                                           

                                          she came from a breeder, but the sellers were the breeders sons. They did not know much.


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                                            Oh and, yes it is important to take care of an animal well, but there is no difference between caring for a rex and a mixed bunny, so that’s not something you have to worry about.


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                                              Posted By peppypoo on 05/02/2011 01:57 PM
                                              LOL yes, I meant rex. Didn’t realize I typed “vet”! It would be great if our bunnies were vets so they could take care of themselves, haha.

                                               

                                              they would still need our help. just like a DR can not operate on his self, this would be the same for them. they would need us and we would give them the love and care they needed.


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                                                Posted By peppypoo on 05/02/2011 01:58 PM
                                                Oh and, yes it is important to take care of an animal well, but there is no difference between caring for a rex and a mixed bunny, so that’s not something you have to worry about.

                                                Differnt breeds have different things to look out for as far as health issues.

                                                 


                                              • Tate
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                                                  I do agree to some extent that proper care depends on knowing what breed of rabbit you have, HOWEVER, it is hardly end all, be all. It would be nice to know whether you have a Flemish Giant or a Netherland, simply so you can get a proper cage/room.
                                                  But, all rabbits need common things: food-hay, maybe pellets, veggies- water, a proper place to care for them- like a room or appropriately sized cage- and vet care. These are only some of the things, of course. Some rabbit breeds may be more high energy than others, although I’ve heard across the board that it really is individual.
                                                  Please stop pointing out that you have to travel to your vet. I take some offense to that, in that I feel like you think your doing more for your bunny than I am for mine. I travel 400 miles to my vet.
                                                  If the vet says that she is a Rex, than good for you? It really doesn’t matter. What does matter is that she is getting the proper care, which I think you have been doing quite well.


                                                • Sarita
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                                                    It is true that different breeds may have different health issues. Smaller breeds and lops may have more dental problems than say a larger breed (not to say that a large breed has NO dental problems).

                                                    Rexes can tend to have weight problems moreso than other breeds.

                                                    I’m sure there are more, but those are just 2 that come to mind.


                                                  • KatnipCrzy
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                                                      I agree- it does not matter the breed- only that you love the bunny. One characteristics of rex is curly whiskers- does Dandela have curly whiskers? It is pretty common with “backyard breeders” that little is known about the breed and age of the bunnies- they just breed to sell the babies and would breed any 2 bunnies together to have litters available in time for Easter- extremely sad but true. Especially since a pedigree was not offered- not a sign of someone breeding to continue and maintain or improve a breed. Obviously I am not a huge fan of breeders as rabbits are overbred- but good breeders have a role in keeping breeds around and geneticaly healthy.


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                                                        Posted By peppypoo on 05/02/2011 01:40 PM
                                                        New1bunny, some of us here guessed that your bunny might be a rex at first because the first pictures you share with us were kind of blurry. But after you put new pictures up, it was more clear that Dandela actually is not a rex. She is very adorable though!

                                                        hi I just wanted to let you know, I would not count on my pics because they are always going to vary due to the light, movment, ECT. I have a cheap cam, so don’t count on it for details on certian things.


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                                                          Posted By Tate on 05/02/2011 02:04 PM
                                                          I do agree to some extent that proper care depends on knowing what breed of rabbit you have, HOWEVER, it is hardly end all, be all. It would be nice to know whether you have a Flemish Giant or a Netherland, simply so you can get a proper cage/room.
                                                          But, all rabbits need common things: food-hay, maybe pellets, veggies- water, a proper place to care for them- like a room or appropriately sized cage- and vet care. These are only some of the things, of course. Some rabbit breeds may be more high energy than others, although I’ve heard across the board that it really is individual.
                                                          Please stop pointing out that you have to travel to your vet. I take some offense to that, in that I feel like you think your doing more for your bunny than I am for mine. I travel 400 miles to my vet.
                                                          If the vet says that she is a Rex, than good for you? It really doesn’t matter. What does matter is that she is getting the proper care, which I think you have been doing quite well.

                                                          the only reason I mentioned the distance thing is becasue most people I know would not travel 10 miles out of the way for their pets. I just wanted to let you know I am caring for her well, and using a good vet. I am not like others around here. and thank you so much for noticing I am doing the best for her, and want the best for her. No matter her breed and all. I was just wondering that if the vet determins her breed and all if you all would like proof of it. I do have a scanner. it would be no problem to send you the info I get on her. that is all.

                                                           


                                                        • Tate
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                                                            We don’t need proof of anything other than that you take good care of Dandela, which like I said, I think you have. It is excellent that you are willing to travel for your pets and your right, a lot of people don’t!
                                                            Like Sarita said, different problems can present in different breeds of bunnies so it’s important to have some idea of what breed she is. We aren’t criticizing her breed at all! I have a Netherland dwarf mix and absolutely adore him. I think that generally, you can judge what kinds of care are needed based on size. I would think Dandela will be around 4-6 lbs, like most rabbits.
                                                            Your vet can’t produce a pedigree, but can give you an idea of what’s “in” Dandela. She may be part rex and part… who knows? Or for all we know, the pictures really aren’t doing her justice, and maybe she is full rex!
                                                            I think everyone on here would agree that Dandela is gorgeous! Continue taking good care of her and talk with your vet about what breed you think she is and then you can determine the appropriate weight she should be at and any preventative measures you need to take.


                                                          • Sam and Lady's Human
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                                                              Breeders take pride in their rabbits and their lineage, it really sounds like someone had an accident or just wanted to make some extra $$ around Easter. The fact that they didn’t even know the birth date or breed sounds really suspicious to me, and while I realize it was the “breeder’s” kids, they should’ve known as well.

                                                              I thought you said you had an appt today? You said it was for your bun and your pup…


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                                                                Posted By OneTwoThree on 05/02/2011 05:18 PM
                                                                Breeders take pride in their rabbits and their lineage, it really sounds like someone had an accident or just wanted to make some extra $$ around Easter. The fact that they didn’t even know the birth date or breed sounds really suspicious to me, and while I realize it was the “breeder’s” kids, they should’ve known as well.

                                                                I thought you said you had an appt today? You said it was for your bun and your pup…

                                                                LOL, I have a appt this week, I never said today, and yes it is for both, Dandela and Blaze.

                                                                 


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                                                                  Ah. I asked because you said you plan on seeing the vet “sometime this week”, leads one to believe you haven’t actually made the appt yet.

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