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FORUM HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Nomad Rabbit

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    • Laurbunmama
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        My bunny, Ruby is a year old female lion head. She lives very cushy in a large fleece lined pen that I built for her.

        I am considering a nomadic lifestyle where I drive cross country, staying in places for a few days or a few months. I want to go on this adventure but don’t want to leave Ruby behind. Do you think it’s at all possible for me to bring her? Or would it be cruel to make her live with me in my car, camping and in others homes?

        Please be open minded. Thank you.


      • sarahthegemini
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          I mean, I suppose it depends how she adapts to new environments. Also you’ll need to consider where you’ll buy your bunny supplies such as hay and pellets etc. And of course you’ll need to think about vet care if she ever needs it.


        • Sirius&Luna
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            I agree, depends on the bunny. My Luna would absolutely hate that with a passion, she gets super stressed by the car and new places. But my little Nimbus adapts very quickly to new places, and is relaxed in the car, so I don’t think it would bother him.

            Maybe you could do a trial where you drive her somewhere and stay at a friends for a night to see how she copes.


          • Bladesmith
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              Depends on Ruby’s adaptability. My Clover LOVES to travel. Stands on the arm rest, looking out the window, freaking other drivers out. Likes new places new people, because it means more people to worship her.

              Dawn, on the other hand, is a homebody. She likes knowing her territory, and doesn’t like change. So maybe try taking short trips to see how she reacts?


            • Laurbunmama
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                thanks!! I’m planning on taking Ruby on tests runs and helping her adapt to the car.

                Do you think I should keep her in a carrier? I’d feel bad having her confined but don’t want her rolling around the vehicle if any sudden stops are made – but I suppose that’s on me to drive cautiously.


              • Heaven
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                  Could you create a smaller version of her pen, with her fleece & home comforts inside, perhaps that was always set up in the backseat of your car? I would maybe keep her in a smaller carrier for during the drives themselves, stopping frequently to feed/water & let her use the toilet – bunnies usually avoid doing this whilst travelling.


                • jerseygirl
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                    The house rabbit society reccomends carriers like this. 

                    Image result for site:binkybunny.com airline carrierImage result for site:binkybunny.com airline carrier

                    I know that seems really small. However, they are more buffered in something like this, so if there was an accident or sudden stopping, the rabbit wouldn’t be thrown. (The carrier would be secured by a seatbelt also). 

                     But the idea of having a set up in the back like Heaven describes would be super useful for when you stop to rest. Especially in places where you’d rather not let her be outside. 

                    Another concern about travelling with her would be if you needed to seek vet care. Maybe map your travels to places that you know to have vets that treat exotics?


                  • Heaven
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                      Agree with jerseygirl. If you make sure you’re somewhere you can get urgent vet care if you need to (or not far away), and where you can get her supplies topped up as Sarah says. Maybe you could do bulk deliveries to your friends house & collect when you stay there?

                      It sounds like an awesome adventure if you could find a way to accommodate Ruby so she is happy. I think with so many changes of scenery it’s important for her to have a safe familiar space that is there at all times, like the inside of your car


                    • sarahthegemini
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                        You’d defo need to keep her in a carrier when moving to ensure she is as safe as possible if something were to happen (sudden braking like you said or god forbid a crash)

                        Also, you’ve got to think about just how much driving each day/week you’ll be doing because you don’t want her to be in the carrier for too long. Could you try and do the majority of driving during the day when she’s mostly going to be sleeping?

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