awwww i dunno if bunnies get S.A.D. or not. But I hope Mimzy cheers up!!!!
Bunny hugs from Minnesota to Alaska for Mimzy!

Poor Mimzy! Can you get one of those sunlight color-temperatured light sources? Do those actually work? They’re ugly as heck, but maybe it’ll make him feel better?

Well there was a skunk at our zoo who got SAD and they used those blue lights for her. Their are special lights designed for people with SAD, you can actually buy them in Costco-called a GoLight. You could always give it a whirl and in your super long nights in Alaska I’m sure someone in the house would use it!

I’m pretty sure I read that the amount of light and darkness they get regulates something in them to do with there shedding. Sorry to sound vague, can’t remember the terminology! So your qu is interesting! Is Mimzy pre or post molt? Thinking this might be affecting his mood…..

awww…always nice to notice and appreciate the nice things our significant others do for us. i know i tend to stick to “he forgot to clean the cage” and “he didn’t feed boston” and forget to remember those 2 hours he spent on the floor playing with her…. YAY Hubby!!!!

i can’t imagine that little amount of sunlight!!! i get easily moody, so i can just imagine what i’d be like in alaska! I hope you find the right light!!!

I have to say yes, even though I have no articles to back it up. My Bonsai is the worst when it comes to being moody when there isn’t as much light and when the weather turns. I think it has a lot to do with the individual bun too. Can you experiment with one of those light bulbs that simulates sunlight to see if it helps? They are kind of expensive but if you have one around or are using one for yourself it might be worth a try.

The lights remind me of a storyline from a tv show that was set in Alaska. MM, my experience of Alaska is sadly, Northern Exposure and Men in Trees. Oh yeah…and the Palin factor.  Bet it’s nothing like these shows!
Anyhoo, the police woman in Men in Trees had a SAD machine and she hooks up with another cop from a diff county who also has S.A.D. (from memory).

He could definitely be green although it’s so dark here I can’t imagine what your daylight is like this time of year Mimz-I don’t know how you all do it!! Although the summer must be awesome! I hope the Golight works for you! I’m thinking of dragging mine to work -For me it’s recommended I have it on for one half hour a day in the early morning soooo being not a morning person I rarely use it! It’s to help me fall asleep better. It comes with instructions for what your using it for and even says animals are often drawn to it and will stick around and stare at it. It can help with Sadd, tiredness and falling asleep/staying asleep issues too!

You could always be brave and try the pen switching-it may mean some bunny butt but it could work out well too

Well the lights in your house, unless they have UV will not do anything; We have the ‘daylight’ bulbs and I like them, they look nice but they aren’t for regulating your circadian rhythms; The Golight is totally recommeded; It’s small and you just have to have it in your periferial vision-so you can set it up at breakfast or whatever It does work and would be good for Alaskans for sure!

My Cooper goes thru these phases a lot! So much it makes me feel so bad. With the weather changes he gets very moody and distant…wants nothing to do with us and just mopes around like he is just so pitiful.

Circadian Rhythms ^ ^- that’s what it’s called!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circadian_rhythm Some extra reading for those interested. There’s a section on animals.

You know, if only our computer screens emitted this “Golight”…….

oooh jersey, you’re a genius!!!!!
you could make millions……

Snort! Too late! – somebody has probably already nicked off with the idea by now.

ummmm…..PICTURES>>>???????

Mimz, I’m sorry to hear you’ve been down and sorry about your friend. That must be especially difficult when you shared the same experience. (((Huggles)))
Lovely pictures, that oughta put a smile on your face.

Oh, and you’re welcome to ‘my millions’ as long as you redirect some towards those little furry things we’re always talking about. Like I’d even have to ask you to do that! lol!

awwwww too cute!!!!! under their little tent! lucky you!

(and how do you keep that floor so clean???)

*Wants to get in on the millions* Umn…. please? heheh that is a genius idea and no jerz I don’t think it’s been done…*checks with the bf whos an inventor and knows how to find out…* Be back soon with news of your millions!!!