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FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Prepare for bunny sitter

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    • VelvetLopBunz
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        While we go on vacation for a week, a few of our friends are taking care of our 2 bunnies. They have ten of their own, so they understand the general care and cleaning a bunny requires. We are bringing Velvet and Thumper to their house in their cages which will stay in their garage in. It’s out of the sun but will still be fairly warm. They turn on fans and such, but is there anything I should send with our bunnies to keep them cool? Can I keep a ceramic tile in their cage’s without worrying? My main question is, what should I put in their cages to avoid boredom for the week? They will get out most likely once a day. How can I pack hay and pellets to bring to our bunny sitters’ house? How should I write down information for them?


      • Theodorusrex
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          I always send Theo with plenty of chewable toys he can destroy like willow balls etc which he can play with and take frustration at not being free roam on when he goes to a sitter. Do you have a cool pod to send with them? Fans are good just make sure your friend places it somewhere where the bunnies can escape the breeze if they want to. you could
          Also ask them to put ice cubes in the water a couple of times a day and run a cold cloth over their ears if they are too warm. They will be annoyed at not getting out as much as they are used to but they will be fine for one week – just a temporary situation! I would bag their food for each day separately so your friend doesn’t have to measure it out so they get exactly as much as they are used to. Bagging their veg might not be practical as you’re away a week but let your friend know what veg they normally eat and how much. I would send plenty of their Normal hay with them too to kee as much the same as possible – I usually just send a whole 1kg pack for a week. You could send some teddies/blankets that smell of their home to help them settle. Let your friend know their normal behaviours and what behaviours might suggest that something is wrong. Provide your friend with details of your normal vet and of your pet insurance if you have it in case of emergency. Most of all – relax ? They have each other which will help them settle and they will be fine!

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      FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Prepare for bunny sitter