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There are generally no breed-specific personality differences that are consistent enough to give you an answer, in my opinion. All breeds have their share of a wide range of personalities.

In terms of size, I think outside of a Flemish Giant, dwarves to normal size rabbits all require the same amount of “as much as you can” size. The difference…[Read more]

Important question: Bite or nip?

I understand a nip for a larger rabbit can be veering towards the same pain as a bite to the receiving smaller rabbit, but I think a part of the bonding process may need to be the larger rabbit realizing that the nipping does not amount to anything productive. It also tells me that when you’re petting them, the…[Read more]

Majority of rabbits are not cuddly. Also, I think the deciding factor between a cat or rabbit should not be cuddliness as both animals have individuals who love, tolerate, and hate it.

Differences that are more constant between cats and rabbits that I can think of are:

1. Routine veterinary costs – Rabbits are usually more expensive because they…

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Thanks so much, DanaNM & Susanne! I appreciate the comments!

Lucy is doing great with us so far. She loves her new ex-pen home base and is eating well, she also took to her litter box very quickly! I was a bit worried since her previous owner didn’t have her use one, but I guess I had forgotten how good bunnies usually are at using them! I have a…[Read more]

I’m sorry that happened! I find that bunnies can be very calming influences and maybe in time he’ll actually help you have fewer and less intense reactions. In the meantime, I’m sure he doesn’t hate you but you scared him and as prey animals bunnies can be very sensitive to scary noises. If you feel like you’re going to get upset and be loud…[Read more]

Where do you happen to be located? I wonder if you were willing to drive to far away shelters you could find a vet a little farther away? I wouldn’t want to have them too stressed or gone too long, but after the surgery I think they are still out of it for a couple hours anyway. I also wonder if the kids and dog are scaring her…[Read more]

I hope you’re doing better, you can message me if you need someone to talk to. I would also give him some time to settle down, he should be okay once everything is calm again for a while. How are you both doing today?

Glad to hear it’s going better! Did you sleep next to the bathroom and how did it go? Maybe the other day they were already too riled up from bathtub fighting so putting them back for a night gave them a reset. I’m always interested to hear bonding stories since I plan to do more in the future!

Yay for healthy bunnies!

DanaNM one of my cats also steals their hay! Sometimes even tries to go in their pen while they’re sleeping just so he can get the hay. He’s obsessed with grass and plants and sticks… I wish you luck with your long road trip! I think some relaxing stops with wet greens and water should help. Do you plan on making stops at hotels to rest? Tha…[Read more]

I also wonder if you ask talk to your vet, if you can get the appointment moved up. I know many vets are only doing emergency procedures, so perhaps if you inform them that your rabbits hormonal behavior has actually been a bit dangerous for your family/kids, maybe they will try to squeeze her in sooner.

I’m sorry to hear about what’s going on, and to everyone’s point, yes. The frustration and distress is absolutely real, and at the same time, she does not intend for that to be happening. I agree that for now, making a semi-permanent (as in until she is spayed and recovered) restricted space (i.e.  dog crate open attached to large Xpen(s)) can be…[Read more]

Completely agree with LBJ, this is probably the number one reason people dump their rabbits. They don’t realize that spaying/neutering is pretty much mandatory for pet rabbits and once the poo (or even pee) hits the fan, the rabbit must go. I don’t know who you got her from, but they should have talked to you at length about the importance of…[Read more]

Unfortunately, this is why a lot of rabbits are taken to shelters or dumped. I’m not saying you would do such a thing, I’m just saying that what you’re experiencing is not uncommon and for some people it is a breaking point. It’s very sad because many people don’t realize that a lot of this can be resolved by spaying or neutering. I’m glad you…[Read more]