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DanaNM replied to the topic Bonded Bunnies recently fight ! in the forum BEHAVIOR 4 years, 9 months ago
@Wick I think the OP mentioned they are castrated? @Rit how long ago was Snowball neutered (the term for castrating in male animals is neutering, spaying is for females)? And how long have you had them?
Since Snowball is only 5 months, i suspect that Wick&Fable is correct, likely there are some hormonal fluctuations after Snowball’s neuter that…[Read more]
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Wick & Fable replied to the topic 4 month bunny gets squirmish when picked up after a walk in the forum DIET & CARE 4 years, 9 months ago
I will address your question/concern, and also acknowledge that I am against the notion of taking a rabbit out for walks on a leash. If he is getting ample free-roam time inside, there is no need to bring him outside where more things are out of your control and more risks are there for your rabbit. If you live in the United States, please note…[Read more]
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Wick & Fable replied to the topic Bonded Bunnies recently fight ! in the forum BEHAVIOR 4 years, 9 months ago
It is likely because of your 5mo Snowball– what they had was a baby bond, which is also known as the false bond. A baby bond involves at least one young rabbit and essentially the bond is held together by the fact that the young rabbit is not yet experiencing hormonal urges, therefore the rabbits are able to get along. Now that Snowball is…[Read more]
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Maria2022 replied to the topic Help needed: bunny recovering from GI stasis in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 4 years, 9 months ago
Ongoing issues: 2 days ago I gave him a few pellets just to make him eat. But his mushy poop became more mushy and pasty. I stopped that. I am still feeding him critical care and vege, little hay.
I am feeling anxious and having caregiver stress, is there any way I could make myself a little calmer and less anxious while taking care of him. I…[Read more]
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Bam replied to the topic How to get hay out of fleece in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 4 years, 9 months ago
A great tip that one of our great members gave us years ago and which I’ve been using ever since, is to shake ut as much hay as you can (obviously!) and then tumble-dry the dry blankets for about 5-10 minutes. (Don’t leave the dryer unattended though, since there might be a slight fire hazard when you tumble dry sth that is already completely dry.…[Read more]
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Bam replied to the topic Peeing on Bed in the forum BEHAVIOR 4 years, 9 months ago
I had a male bun who suddenly started doing this exact same thing, although on the couch, when I was on it. Both boy and girl rabbits have some hormonal production in their adrenal glands even when they are neutered, and this “function” can be triggered by factors in the environment. It usually occurs in early spring and it’s then triggered by the…[Read more]
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BuddyP replied to the topic Please help -amorous bunny 💗 in the forum BEHAVIOR 4 years, 9 months ago
Thank you! One week after op and as soon as I let him out in the morning every day he sprays wee all over the house and my ankles with no signs of stopping, but only one week so I will keep my fingers crossed and pray! 🤞
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Bam replied to the topic Spay and neuter? in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 4 years, 9 months ago
BunnyLass’ friend: We’ll definiely not be telling you to give your buns up.
I just spent the whole of yesterday listening to a vet webbinar about surgery in rabbits, particularly healthy spay/neuters. I have a young doe who is getting spayed tomorrow, and I do admit that I’m a bit scared – I’ve only ever had to neuter boy rabbits.
Castration is…[Read more]
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Ellie from The Netherlands replied to the topic Unexpected but very wanted: meet Owen and Molly! in the forum THE LOUNGE 4 years, 9 months ago
Oh yes Bam, you’re so right about the re-proofing! I’ve learned this about bunny-proofing: bunny-proof a room and let a bunny prove you wrong…
It’s sad that it didn’t work out with her intended husbun, but I’m happy that she found a good home with you. I really hope that Molly and Owen will bond…
These young binksters don’t have any fear, it…[Read more]
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Bam replied to the topic Unexpected but very wanted: meet Owen and Molly! in the forum THE LOUNGE 4 years, 9 months ago
Ellie, I’m so happy for you! Wonderful news! I think Breintje heartily approves beyond the Bridge, these two are as close to his offspring as it gets! He’d be the first one to tell you that a home is not a home without a bun.
They’re so adorable and so tiny! It is of course very wise to separate them before Molly loses her patience with O…[Read more]
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BunnyLass568 started the topic Spay and neuter? in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 4 years, 9 months ago
I’m making this post for a friend, these are her words.
“I’ve had rabbits for 3 years now and they’re not spayed or neutered. I’m trying to decide what to do. Everytime I get money to spay my doe something happens like the buck getting sick so I have to take money out of that to treat him. Or I need the money for an emergency thus the same thing…[Read more]
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Rit started the topic Bonded Bunnies recently fight ! in the forum BEHAVIOR 4 years, 9 months ago
I have a pair of bonded mini lop bunnies they get along so well since the beginning. Both are male and spayed. One is 1 year 5 months old , another one is 5 months old.
They were bonded since the beginning , groomed for each other, sleep next to each other. Just recently they fought for 2 times. Â the 5 months old Snowball started the fight. Do…[Read more]
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brownloprabbiot started the topic 4 month bunny gets squirmish when picked up after a walk in the forum DIET & CARE 4 years, 9 months ago
Hi,
I’m a new bun mum and would love your insight on this!
Background: I adopted a minilop boy, now 4 months old. I’ve had him for 2 months now. He’s not desexed yet.
Problem: When I take him out for a walk in a quiet park (on a leash), he runs around and hops around, and then when it’s time to go home (after 20-40 mins or so), he will not let…[Read more]
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Ellie from The Netherlands replied to the topic How to get hay out of fleece in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 4 years, 9 months ago
Yes, a brush works well. Or you can pin it on a clothesline and use a squeegee in the direction of the fabric.
We often do that for regular carpets as well, before vacuum cleaning. If we didn’t, we’d go through 3 vacuum cleaner bags in a week, this place looks like a barn xD
I don’t know the English word, but for the carpets we use the big…[Read more]
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ParsleyBun replied to the topic How to get hay out of fleece in the forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A 4 years, 9 months ago
Brush the fleece with a slicker brush.
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BakingBunny replied to the topic Peeing on Bed in the forum BEHAVIOR 4 years, 9 months ago
They are big pee puddles and she usually does it when I’m sleeping. She’ll jump on the bed and do it next to me usually with an alert stance. Only yesterday did she actually do it in the daytime when I wasn’t there. The weird thing is, she just started doing this out of nowhere.
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Ellie from The Netherlands replied to the topic Peeing on Bed in the forum BEHAVIOR 4 years, 9 months ago
There are many reasons why bunnies pee on your bed. That’s why I wonder when it happens: does it happen when you’re in the room and making eye contact? And is she cranky in general? Then she’s probably angry at you, and trying to show you who’s the boss.
Does it happen when you’re not there and has she become more anxious or clingy? Then she’s…[Read more]
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martini started the topic Weight lost tips in the forum DIET & CARE 4 years, 9 months ago
So it turns out my 1 yr old bunny “could lose a bit of weight” according to the vet. He is a holland lop, neutered, at 2.185 kg and she wants him to be 2.1kg, even 2.0kg of possible. He is not fat per se, but I do agree that he is slightly bigger. What I do not understand is that his diet is very healthy, I have no idea how he managed to be…[Read more]
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