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Wow that sounds like a really great date!

That’s great! If you notice they start to separate into a duo and a third wheel, you may want to reduce the space again, or change it up through the day (like smaller during the day, larger at night). There’s definitely not a one-size-fits-all approach. 🙂

Yes I would do a very gradual transition!

Another update from the vet: unfortunately Oz has not been having any bowel movements in two days and at this point they are recommending surgery.

I will head to the vet to talk to them and see what they plan on doing.

Thank you so much! I didn’t know about the light situation so that actually makes sense.

Rabbits are sensitive to light. Light inhibits melatonin, the sleep hormone, so less light makes them less active.

They also get less active when its hot, during the day. A sprawled out resting bun doesnt generate so much body heat (muscular work raises body temperature), plus the bigger surface area makes heat disperse more readily.

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Yeah, she’s got adult pellets now, no pet store in my city sells them but I’ve found a supplied who will drop some to me in the next 24 hours. Will start swapping in the junior pellets into the mix to get her used to them. Thank you!

Are you feeding her adult pellets now? You should probably ease into the transition. Alfalfa is much richer than timothy.

Pneumonia isn’t very common. And if this just happened, it would take time for aspiration pneumonia to really develop.

What does it sound like when he breathes? Audible breathing isn’t necessarily a sign that anything is wrong.

Hey!

that’s what I thought, will it be okay to switch her straight away? Thanks for getting back to me!

I upgraded their space and it seems like its helped! I think I’ll expand a bit more in the morning if they have a peaceful night. I do think he’s being possessive over his bun-wife though. It seems like he doesn’t want her near the new guy- if she starts wandering over to interact with him, it seems to cause a lunge or a chase. I’m hoping as time…[Read more]

Thank you so much! It seems like that is exactly what happened because he seems fine today!

This! Hard plastic baby keys and stacking cups are very popular.

Ooh a stuffy for him is a great idea. I will be trying that one.

Interesting session today, no mounting what so ever which was odd, they just stared eachother out most the session, napped and self groomed a little then Nellie gave Glenn a big groom on his head for about 10 straight minutes and he reciprocated after with a couple of ear…[Read more]

My bunny loves toys that she can throw. I buy her plastic baby toys that she can’t chew. Maybe buy some hard plastic baby toys. If your bunny likes throwing, maybe try some bowls or cups?

Thank you DanaNM! This is super helpful and I feel much better. He is completely free roam but I have a baby gate to keep him in one room at night. Maybe I’ll try keeping him “penned” in there for a little during the day and see if it brings back his urge to explore. Thanks again 🙂

Ok. Thank you 🙂

I would expand the space! In marathons I’ve found it’s important for them to be able to move away from each other to help with this type of reactivity. It will help him realize they aren’t fighting back if they have a bit more room to move away from him.

Sometimes adding some obstacles helps too if you have enough room, such as a box turned on…[Read more]

I’m glad he is continuing to improve! Exercise is great for moving things along in the gut, hopefully he continues to improve with a bit more exercise!