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I think that sounds like a good idea, potentially an x-pen in the corner of the living room where she has her litter box, water bowl, etc. I do think most bunnies like having their own space, even after spaying.

Bunnies can get obsessed about digging in specific spots. On the floor, usually putting a heavy ceramic tile is enough to get them to give up (or at least protect that spot). Maybe you could try that on the bed corner?

Other than that, probably easiest to keep him off the bed unfortunately.

Hi bam. Thank you for the reply, I’ve increased the dose of meloxicam to 0.6ml which would be close to 1mg which should be good I hope. The antibiotic has been on for 2 days now but no change in behaviour and no attempts to eat at all. I don’t know what I should be doing now, and how do I even know she’s getting better?

Either is fine, it’s basically your preference. I do twice a day because they just get so dang excited about it. 🙂

I only do pellets once a day though.

@Wick has some really good tips on giving medication (or syringe feeding), they describe it pretty well in this thread: https://binkybunny.com/forums/topic/how-to-syringe-feed-healthyish-bunae/

The “C-grip” is the important part. I usually like to give meds with the bun on my lap or on a towel on a table. Have the bun facing away from you, so…[Read more]

I give about the same amounts as @Sirius&Luna (welcome back, btw!), about a handful of leafy veg twice a day per bun, and 1 tablespoon of pellets each once a day. My bunnies are around 5-6 lbs each.

I think as long as you are seeing good hay consumption and healthy poops, no gas, etc, there is some wiggle room on veggie amounts. Herbs are nice…[Read more]

I think if you up your bunny-proofing you will both be happier, both before and after his neuter. There are lots of good tips on this site, if you go to the “Bunny Info” tab at the top, there is a section on bunny-proofing.

You can use an exercise pen or cube grids zip-tied together to block him from jumping on the bed as well. Cube grids might…[Read more]

Thank you all for your advice! I am somewhat suspicious of the previous owner, but there’s nothing I can do about the past.

3/4 types I can do. I don’t plan to do zero pellet but I do think they’ll be more happy with a daily salad.

Thanks for the tips.

Karou definitely screamed.

I will try to less stress bonding, I don’t like the idea of stressing them, especially with Alfred.

Thanks!

@Sirius&Luna

Thanks for the response, we tried with two people but it was with the bunny on one person’s lap and the other administering the meds. I like the idea of using a table, you think if we hold them down more (As opposed to only a wrap) they won’t squirm as much? We had the buns in a burrito under the arm, but I’m thinking maybe we can u…[Read more]

I just hand-feed pellets to my trio, so I keep an eye on who gets what, as one will stuff them all in her mouth before the others get a chance. It also helps prevent choking for greedy buns, and is a nice way to bond with them. I don’t bother separating veggies – i figure the bigger bunnies need a bigger portion anyway, so they get roughly the…[Read more]

Do you have anyone else who can help you? Sometimes with very determined rabbits, two people can make the process a lot easier. One person can hold the rabbit still in their arms (do this over a table if you fear you might lose control of them), while the second person holds their head still and squirts the medicine into the side of their mouth.…[Read more]

Hi @furballover

After Alfred is spayed, you should wait a  month before you do any bonding or pre-bonding. For, hormones will still be ‘floating around’ a month after. Did Karou scream an actual full scream? Or was it more honking?

I don’t know about letting Alfred out in the playpen until a week of healing, but that could just be me being an…[Read more]

Generally the recommendations are that a rabbit’s diet should be about 85-90% hay, 10% veg, 5% pellets.

While I also only feed my bunnies a spoonful of pellets, they are important for nutrients and vitamins. To ensure they’re getting the correct nutrients without pellets, you need to feed a huge variety of greens each day (I believe 8 to 10…[Read more]