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I’ve been dealing with similar butt-bath woes with my senior who gets stuck on cecotropes and hates bum baths. And I had a foster with megacolon years ago… the mucous is so hard to deal with.

What is working well for us at the moment is to check on him routinely during the day and use baby wipes to try to get the cecals before they get mashed…[Read more]

I have both a bottle and a bowl in my buns pen. I have the bottle for the reason you mentioned, just as a back up in case the bowl gets spilled or knocked over. They don’t use it much but do occasionally take a sip from it. Most buns figure it out naturally.

Thank you for all the detailed info! And cute names! And CUTE bunnies! How long have you had Toast, and how long have you been doing pre-bonding?

Awww that noise is heartbreaking for sure. I don’t think it’s pain necessarily though, and mounting is really normal in bonding sessions. I think I would try doing some sessions in a larger space so…[Read more]

Was she bonded before?

When my bun Bertha was widowed I rebonded her with Bun Jovi, and then when Bertha passed when he was 9 away I rebonded him with Myra , and she takes great care of him (he’s now 13!). So as long as she is healthy she could be bonded.

You mentioned in your other thread she seemed a little bored. Having a companion may help…[Read more]

Hi there! Welcome!

Don’t despair! I think one of the most common mis-conceptions about bonding is how long each step in the process takes. You did great by having them live side-by-side, but the process of having them get to know each other in neutral territory takes a bit of time, even in easy bonds. It’s also really great they do not fight in…[Read more]

If you can find them, phone books are really good for buns that have a lot of energy. They love to shred them up!

Glad she’s back to eating more! Agree it could have been a weird batch or even some gas. If the pickiness persists I might suspect a dental problem is starting to bother her. Food selectivity is a common first symptom.

Awww Jumping Jack!

With seniors it’s good to track their weight. Some buns put on weight due to less activity, which can be harder on the joints and make arthritis worse. Other buns have a harder time keeping weight on, so they need supplemental feeding. So my first step would be to track her weight. I actually tend to do this more by feeling…[Read more]

I’m very happy you took him in and it sounds like the vet is doing everything they can! Agree that coccidea is very common in young rabbits especially. The fecal impaction could be either a cause or a consequence of stasis. When the gut slows down the mass of food and hair can get dehydrated and hard to pass, which is why giving lots of fluids is…[Read more]

The clrar poop is a consequence of the coccidiosis and bacterial imbalance in the gut. You should tell your vet about this, especially if the amount of goo is ample, they might want to give more fluids. Some vets are willing to instruct the bun carecgiver on how to give fluids yourself, at home, but that depends on your vet and their willingness…[Read more]

Oh, thank you. Yes any info will be appreciated. I did not know that storing foliage could make it safe, but that makes sense, as I imagine the virus would die eventually. If you happy to have any info on how long of a time period that is, I’d love to know

Coccidia are common in rabbits. They can get it from greens that have grown where wild rabbits graze. It’s good that you told the breeder.

Young rabbits are particularly vulnerable to coccidiosis. They typically present with acute watery diarrhoea, and in those cases, the prognosis is very poor. We have had members here whose very, very poorly…[Read more]

Bunnies are weird. Sometimes just a new batch of hay if “off” and they don’t want it. You could try mixing things up a bit with orchard or oat hay.

I agree with Bam on possible causes. I also think you are doing all the right things in this situation. Keep it up!

I’m pretty sure they are stored/dried for the appropriate amount of time. Let me check with BB.

We’re all rooting for little Buster here. Buster is a lucky little guy, he found owners that clearly are doing all they can for him.