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Does he have any other symptoms aside from the weight loss?

It could have been stress or it could have been a coincidence, it’s hard to say. I understand not wanting to have something like that happen right after you get there and you’re trying to start classes. I do like some of the suggestions on this thread, like trying to find a quieter place. And if you can find a place that is a little more rabbit…[Read more]

For as fragile as they are, bunnies sure are springy sometimes. If she is acting normal, eating, etc. then she is probably fine. You should examine her limbs to make sure everything looks/feels normal. Keep an eye out for any limp or favoring of a leg. Check her eyes to make sure they pupils are the same. Also check her mouth because sometimes…[Read more]

Daisy likes toys that she can throw. like baby toys

If you have a Ikea near you and money is tight i’d suggest getting Tiphede rug. Even if you have to cut it to fit at least its not a expensive rug

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tiphede-rug-flatwoven-natural-black-40456757/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_viWBhD8ARIsAH1mCd5vaRI2GOyio_s9v65A3Kt6mgVJWMvqjA6jz358IfDVBtHCd7paBAYaAn8PEALw_wcB

I have always been interested in clicker training, but neither Dorian or Miu are particularly food motivated. They like food, but they won’t do anything they weren’t planning on doing for it. Just getting them to eat lunch is enough drama these days as they can’t both be bothered to come into their room anymore so now lunch is served under the…[Read more]

I would put down large rugs. I understand you may not want that due to the pee/clean-up, but the traction will make movement easier and therefore doing things like jumping in the litterbox will then be much easier. Also, I’d try a bigger litterbox. Perhaps one that would fit that entire empty area to the left of that ziplock bag/container thing.

If your concern stems from dental health, as long as they are eating a healthy amount of hay, you do not need to worry about a lack of wood chewing!

That being said, Oxbow released a guide on coloring wood, so maybe that can serve as a nice basis for flavoring methods: https://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/blog/make-your-own-diy-pet-safe-dyes/

Apple twigs are the favorite here. I ask people that prune there trees in the winter if I can have the twigs (they just go to composting otherwise). (Important that the trees arent treated with pesticides though).

Ive never tried to flavor wood. Boil pieces in apple juice perhaps? Seems a bit wasteful though.

My bun likes to gnaw on her IKEA…[Read more]

Have you tried fresher woods? I.e newly picked branches and twigs? Willow sticks and leaves are a massive hit with my two, the fresher the better 😊 they will sometimes ignore old dried willow but go crazy for fresher sticks.

Hey!

Sorry you are feeling stressed about it.

So I’ve had bunnies live with me during undergrad. In terms of travelling them I travelled them up and down 3 hour drive about twice per year… Summer and Christmas to visit family and they always did okay once they were in a routine. Every bun is different though.

As for the apartment I was lucky…[Read more]

Maybe get your parents to practice handling him more so he gets used to it. Like starting off with a head massage (if he likes those or somewhere else he likes being pet) then slowly use the other hand to touch other parts of the body while still massaging where he likes it. He might start to enjoy being handled more by working slowly on it like…[Read more]

That is a great idea! Thank you so much!

Sorry I don’t really have any helpful thoughts on which is the best decision, just wanted to add that in regards to his long fur and poop occasionally getting stuck, you can very carefully trim his fur short in that area which will help him stay clean until you’re home again for a visit and can trim him again.

I also very well may decide to bring him to school with me after a few semesters if I feel like he is not doing well at home without me, but I want to focus on my transition to grad school without having to worry about him going into another serious episode of stasis. If it seems like he is not doing well after 1 or 2 semesters, I will definitely…[Read more]