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    • kcomstoc
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        So I was talking to my significant other Josh (he and I have been together for 4 years now) and we are talking about future things, like the other day we went and looked at engagement rings so he would know the style I liked and what cut I like and I picked my top 3 that I liked so he could still surprise me because I won’t know which one it is. Anyway we’ve also been talking about what kind of animals we’ll want in the future.

        So I thought that we wouldn’t want any more rabbits after Caleb and Gamgee because even though I love my bunnies I don’t want anymore…they are handfuls and with me wanting a puppy I don’t know if I could handle bunnies and a puppy (especially because it’ll be my first one and I don’t know what to fully expect *I have an idea but have never actually done it*). So anyway I asked Josh if he wanted anymore bunnies and he said that he will always have a bunny or 2.

        Needless to say I was very surprised that he thought this way, I mean we discussed cats (we want an exotic shorthair *orange and white* someday), we discussed future dogs (rough collies will always be one). I guess we’ll always have bunnies too not that it’s awful or anything it was just unexpected. 

        How about you guys? Do you think you’ll always have rabbits?


      • Mocha
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          I think I’ll always have rabbits. Probably only 2 at once though. I also plan on getting other pets including a parrot and I really want to start adopting dogs from shelters


        • Deleted User
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            My boyfriend and I always have this talk. (We’ve been dating for forever and there’s no way he’s getting rid of me. ;P) He likes to say that he would want to try having other pets. But I told him, there’s no way that I would have house that did not have a bunny in it. I just love rabbits. There is something about them that is totally adorable. I’m not a huge dog person, and neither is he, so I won’t ever have to worry about not having a house filled with buns. =]


          • KytKattin
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              I actually thought I was done with having rabbits, at least for a long while, after Nova went over the rainbow bridge last summer. Then I got Eclipse back because my mom hurt her shoulder and wanted to lighten her load a little bit. After Eclipse though, I’m not sure if we will be looking for another bun. She could easily live another 5 years, and while her place in our family is very secure, my boyfriend and I plan on trying for children in a few years. Due to some medical issues on my part, a pregnancy could be very difficult, and that would mean all the household work would fall to my boyfriend and we already have 3 dogs and a cat. One of the dogs will be quite a senior at that point as well. While my boyfriend might want to get another bunny, he isn’t the one that takes care of Eclipse every day, and so I don’t feel like it should be his decision to add more work to my plate. He is definitely there to help when I need him, and I will be the first to admit that I am a little particular on how everyone is taken care of and wouldn’t want it any other way, but because of that he won’t be the deciding factor on if we get another bun.

              So basically, I definitely don’t plan on getting another bun while we live in this house, but I will consider it again in the future after we move and do some other things with our lives. We don’t plan on getting another of any of our animals (except fish) should something happen to them, but because we seem to end up rescuing a fair amount, I expect something will fall into our laps at some point whether we want it or not.


            • Sindri
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                I wish I could say I will always have rabbits but my husband doesn’t really care much for mine and has told me when I got my second that there would be no more ever. Who knows what the future holds. Mine are young. Usagi just turned 1 in February and Kilala will be 1 in July and I plan to have them around for a really long time I may not want anymore in the future. I have thought if I was to ever get another I would adopt a bonded pair. I really wish I would have done that when I thought of getting rabbits but I hadn’t owned a rabbit before so I thought I should just have one. Then I wanted to bond my first with another then I got the second one.


              • bunnytowne
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                  Funny this subject should come up.  

                  Where I live housing said no more rabbits.  Cotton got grandfathered in and i had to pay 300 pet deposit.  I swore up n down I would get another rabbit.  One that I could pass off as cotton lol.  However as I have got to thinking.  If housing or someone notices that the rabbit (cottons double) lived 20-25 years I think they would be on to me.  

                  I don’t want to get attached to a pet and have to part with it.  Also when we go places I won’t be bringing Cotton anymore cuz he went off his food this last time.  Plus I can’t leave him more than 4-5 days without worrying myself sick.  With a cat it isn’t so bad.  So I decided on a cat.  Persian I love high maintenance grooming.  Or a bombay.  I love jet black and solid grays. 

                  I prefer persian and have seen them on humane society here. So I think a cat. After Cotton passes of course.  I love him dearly and will break my heart when he goes.  I love bunnies and will always want a bunny.  But the rules here.  I think it best I follow them. I don’t want to have any problems.  I doubt housing would make me part with a Cotton lookalike tho. But why risk breaking my heart.  I cried for 3 weeks over Ruby when I have to give her or Cotton up.  And was in ER 3x with asthma I cried so much and made myself sick.

                  Also I would have to get a look alike Cotton right away and I would most likely be expecting the look alike cotton to be like cotton. I would have to grieve first and would not have time to do that. I think a cat would be best at that point.  I could grieve and not have expectations on the new look alike bunny. I would have a completely different type of animal. 

                  Hubby says another bunny.  We’ll see.  Mom agrees a cat they are easier. 


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                    NO CHANCE!!! ha ha hah ha hah……

                    Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my Henry and could not imagine my life without him (I’m expecting a good 12-15 years+ out of him – I better), especially after all the money we have invested/spent on him and we have literally turned our house upside down to accommodate him. But would I do it again? NO! Henry is just one of those ‘once in a life time’ pets and I don’t think I could/would want to replace him ever. All my pet’s have been or are one of a kind, but Henry….. I doubt I will ever have the words to describe my feelings or relationship with him, he’s just – Henry! As I write this, I just realised it’s not so much a bunny thing – it’s a Henry thing. I’ve never had a pet that has touched my existence on this earth the way he has, and I can’t imagine another pet/bunny that could the way he did. Yep, my Henry and the way I have interpreted him and adore him is a once in a lifetime. I think I’ll always be ‘Henry’s mum’ only. Cheers kcomstoc.


                  • manic_muncher
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                      I think I’ll have at least one more house rabbit after Bumpy is gone. He’s only just under a year now.. so hopefully we won’t be losing him anytime soon. But I’m 42 and hubby is 48. I think once I hit 75… if I hit 75… I don’t think I’ll be wanting the extra work that comes with a bunny. Hell… Bumpy might be the last one, if he lives long enough. We’ll see.


                    • michelleann31
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                        Oh, ABSOLUTELY! After experiencing having rabbits as house pets, you can bet on it we will ALWAYS have bunnies! We just love them, their mannerisms, their sweetness and how RIDICULOUSLY intelligent they are… you bet.


                      • Mimzy
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                          I never wanted a rabbit before, but after Mimzy I was in love! I think now I would like to say I’d like to always have a bunny. It seems that any guy interested in me is really not for it though lol. They all kept trying to change my mind & to one of them I told him “maybe Mimzy will be the only bun for me” puns

                          I was serious about that statement though when I said it because I wasn’t sure. Mimzy really touched my heart & I don’t know if I’ll ever bond with another bunny like I did her. I love Kenobi too & after deciding to keep him, I definitely feel more like I’d always want a bunny! Though I do believe I have a stronger bond with Mimzy still but I love them both so so much They are just adorable & intelligent little creatures full of so much personality!

                          I think I’d like to always have bunnies & dogs at least & 1 cat. I have yet to find a guy who’s ok with always having rabbits though haha, not that it’s a deal breaker but it would be nice if he were on board


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                          • Ellekke
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                              Well Frodo and Arya are my new bunnies. It took me ten years to get over the death of Fluffy, my first bunny. I can’t even think about replacing Frodo and Arya! I just got them and I already love them so much

                              I’m also allergic to cats Loplove! One day I was just allergic. It’s so weird!!! So we won’t get a cat and if we would get one it would have to be an outdoor cat that sleeps in the garage. My boyfriend is a real cat whisperer…I don’t know how he does it but they just follow him like flies or something. He gets his regular cat drug fixes with his parents’ cat and his sister lives just around the corner and they have 4 cats too.

                              No dogs here. My boyfriend hates them all (childhood trauma), they smell, they’re filthy and way too dependent. My backyard neighbour has a collie and she just barks WAY too much, regular barking concertos. She is a cutie though and likes getting petted.

                              I was @ the vet to drop off Frodo for his neuter and the waiting room was full of dogs. And of course one owner let his dog (king charles cavalier) come all they way over to me by making the leash longer so the dog could sniff at Frodo in the carrier. He obviously thought it was okay “because his dog is cute”. I had to pick up the carrier and place it further away because Frodo was so scared!!!! I was thinking: “GET YOUR ***censored*** DOG AWAY FROM FRODO!!!!!!!!!”.


                            • bunnytowne
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                                Elleke someone at the beach did that when I had Cotton out on the leash.  He came on our side way past the dog beach.  2 dogs little ones. Coming right towards us.  @$$&%%&   Made me so mad.  I picked Cotton up before they got there.   People are just so ignorant.  Makes me so mad.  And when they try to pet the bunny when I am holding Cotton.  I usually can see those coming.  Most people ask first.  Cotton hates it when strangers pet him.  Only Mary is allowed to pet Cotton.  Cotton says so. 

                                Anothe rguy came by with no dog asking of Cotton a dutch rabbit.  We talked a bit.  HE loves dutch rabbits.  lol nice man.

                                I may go ahead and get another bunny after Cotton.  Fouad is saying bunny no cat bunny.  We’ll see.  I love bunnies.  They are great personalities wonderful little creatures.  Cats are nice too


                              • MoxieMeadows
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                                  I don’t know if I will always have a bun. I’d like to say that I would. But I’m a minor still, and still some time before I go through college and get my own place. Things can change.

                                  But right now, I think I will always have a bun,( considering right now I plan on becoming an Exotic Animal Vet, specializing in small animals)

                                  I also think when I move out and am stable with money, I’ll welcome a few other pets into my life. I’ve grown up so far with a lot of different animals, so who knows?

                                  —I took an online quiz, that said I’m going to marry a drummer in a band, and have a dog, and a rabbit named Thumper, so who knows?

                                  (p.s. I know those quizes are fake)


                                • NewBunnyOwner123
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                                    Oh I know I will have at least one bunny around for the remainder of my life. And my husband is fully aware of this even though he still claims they are evil. But idk. I’ve ALWAYS loved bunnies and now that my HUSBAND gave two to me for Christmas there is just no giving back. And he can’t complain because he’s the one that started it alllll! I actually told him what my next bunny will be. But that will be a few years away. Like when we go back to Texas and get settled back in. The only thing he asks is if we can keep it at two at a time from here an out. Which I agree. Because now that I have three I’m feeling like I’m kinda drowning at all times trying to take care of them lol they are a handful!


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                                      I am not sure if I will get more rabbits. If I do, it will be just one solo rabbit that is people friendly and not so good with other bunnies. Having just Powder was nice. I have not enjoyed my bonded pair experience at all. Instead of having two lovely pets, I gained two creatures that feed off each others bad habits and no amount of training has fixed it, been unable to get their litter habits back, lost my free roam bed sleeping bunny and the work of two solo bunnies was 10x less than now they are a bonded pair (constant cleaning, constant training/retraining, constant rearranging just to get them to use the litter box SOME of the time). It’s adorable watching them together, but so high maintenance.

                                      I love them and they will stay here and spoiled rotten for their lives. But, after that.. I doubt I will get another one. I have had 10 dogs at one time before and it was less work, the horse was less work, etc. Add to that the bf is allergic to hay, so I have to clean even more to keep his allergies down. Most my free time goes to them and I don’t think I want to devote that much time lifelong. Would rather put more time into fostering / rescue and perhaps a dog in the future.


                                    • NewBunnyOwner123
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                                        Sticker bunny I completely agree that a bonded pair is a lot more work than single bunny. That’s why Bam is free range. He’s so well behaved because he doesn’t have a partner in crime lol Sally and Harley stay in the bunny room. Albeit they are still great with their litter habits. But they don’t rely on me as heavily for companionship because tey have one another lol I’m just being used to provide their food and water. And I get the treat of coming to them for pets but they don’t seek me out like my singleton bunny. So even though my husband says keep it to two tops I’ll probably just have one spoiled little house bunny at time now.


                                      • manic_muncher
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                                          Stickerbunny, I’m so glad to have read your response. Even though my hubby and I have already decided against getting a second bun to try and bond with Bumpy, every couple days or so we have to throw out some of the random reasons why getting a 2nd isn’t a good idea. I’ve been rehashing the same horrific possibilities. Thanks for the extra details I’ll need in a year or so to remind me why I only have ONE!


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                                            I love all my rabbits and wouldn’t give any them up for anything. I would probably not have 5 again, even though I briefly flirted with the idea of a 6th recently I decided against it. While this may be morbid to talk about, I will probably not replace the bunnies in my quintet with new bunnies as they cross the rainbow bridge. If I ever have a single rabbit I will adopt another so I always have a pair.

                                            I definitely think I’ll always have bunnies!

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