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Yes you definitely have time to plan!

Hahahaha same…. I put it on my calendar for every 4 weeks but realistically it’s like every 6-8 😆

Thank you! He is my first pet in years so I am a bit crazy with the worrying! I’m so glad I discovered this safe!

Poop crumbles 😆

My intention is every month, but realistically once every 2 months.

As LBJ mentions, this is common for younger rabbits. Since their diet is much more nutrient rich, having uneaten cecotropes is rarely an issue, as they are eating the majority of them. RE: eating of regular poop, this also isn’t something too concerning. Many rabbits do this to varying degrees for different reasons. Ultimately, as long as you’re…[Read more]

He’s young and this is normal, especially for young bunnies. They are typically eating a richer diet to help them grow. A side effect is excess cecotropes. They simply make more than they can eat. This problem usually resolves itself when they transition to an adult diet. As for the regular poop eating… yeah, that’s normal too.

I’ve been doing it once every 2 months. But it really depends on the bunny, how quickly their nails grow, and how much they are worn down naturally.

I’ve found that when the nail starts to extend out of the fur of their feet is when they need to be clipped. Of course, if your rabbit’s quick extends that far into the nail, wait! And if you have a long haired or very short haired rabbit, this guideline might not work. Additionally, if your bunny is a Rex, their nails will start to curl faster…[Read more]

Oh yes, their hormones can definitely get a boost from winter becoming spring. As Dana said, it can affect spayed/neutered rabbits too. It usually isn’t as pronounced though as with an intact individual. The risk of cancer does vary a little bit between breeds, but the risk goes up regardless as a bunny ages. The only prevention is removing the…[Read more]

Thanks, DanaNM! It appears I better start saving. I had no idea the statistics were that high!  Glad she’s just turned 3, I’ve got some time.

Unfortunately there is no other way to prevent reproductive cancers other than spaying. Rates are thought to vary slightly by breed, but not by very much. The studies I’ve read found rates between 50-75% by age 4, and then the rates just go up with age. It seems like most rabbits will get it by age 6-7 if un-spayed. When I volunteered at a rescue…[Read more]

Hmmm. So I guess its from hormones then. It’s normal for an un-spayed female rabbit of any age, right? Nothing to be concerned about?

And I understand the risks of not spaying her, but it’s impossible for me to finance it. 🙁

Is reproductive cancer otherwise avoidable? Do you know if there are rabbit breeds that are particularly susceptible to…[Read more]

that’s right, you can put the hay they will eat in a pile in the litter box, or you can also add a hay rack or bag as well. I recently had to get rid of all my hay racks because of my buns got his head stuck in one 😯

I have yet to find a replacement that I think will be safe for him (he just has a tendency to get into EVERYTHING) so for now I…[Read more]