My bunny seems stressed

Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS. SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED. We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best.

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 2sd replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 9 months ago by flemishwhite.

Viewing 2 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 06/26/2016 at 12:01 PM
  Merjoice
  Participant
  3 posts
  Hi! I have two New Zealand whites, boy and girl. Since the day the doe gave birth to the kits, we decided to separate them for a while to avoid unwanted babies. They’ve been separated for 3 months. I transferred the doe to a small cage and started feeding her pellets. Once we are out of pellets, we feed them greens and the doe loses weight when we feed them veggies and fruits but the buck maintains its weight. Is it because she’s stressed of how small the cage is and they’re both separated? Well actually after doing some research, I already put the doe with the buck but I am worried that it might stress the doe a bit if the buck forces to mate with her. I am so confused they’re about to turn 1 year old next month and I want to celebrate it with none of them being ill. PLEASE PLEASE help. Thank you.
- 06/26/2016 at 1:30 PM
  jerseygirl
  Moderator
  22342 posts
  Well actually after doing some research, I already put the doe with the buck but I am worried that it might stress the doe a bit if the buck forces to mate with her.
  
  That is 99% likely to happen. Please don’t put them together when they are not desexed.
  
  Pregnancy has likely taken it’s toll on her. It sounds like she needs to be on unlimited pellets and hay for a while. And especially now if it’s possible she is pregnant again.
  
  Are you able to get her checked out by a vet? She may have had an underlying condition.
  
  Can you set up bigger enclosures for them both? Some exercise pens maybe? New zealand whites are big bunnies that need lots of room.
- 06/28/2016 at 4:17 PM
  flemishwhite
  Participant
  195 posts
  They need to be neutered and I also agree about bigger quarters for them. New Zealanders tend to be PBB’s. (Pretty Big Bunnies).
  
  We allow our bunnies to free range through most of the house. Our Flemish rabbits were a problem from about 2 months to 6 months with chewing. After neutering and with age… 9 months now, their chewing is not problem. They get their chewing exercises with oat hay.
Author

Messages

Viewing 2 reply threads

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.