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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 17sd replies, 11 voices, and was last updated 12 years, 11 months ago by IsabellaRobyn.

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- 05/16/2013 at 12:47 PM
  Meghan
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  While out exploring in the woods, I found an English Spot rabbit abandoned in a box with no hay, food, or water. I wrapped him up in my sweatshirt and carried him home. I’m pretty sure his nails have never been trimmed and he hadn’t been given much to chew on to file down his teeth. Anyway, we are taking good care of him now and my dad will start building him a hutch this weekend. I also have bad news — he got Ashlee pregnant I should’ve watched them better. I will be ready for baby bunnies when the time comes ( June 12ish). I just can’t believe this happened. I’m so glad I was able to rescue Cookie ( yeah, I named him) but I really didn’t want Ashlee pregnant… Last thing I need is extra bunnies, though they will be cute. Poor Ash, although I’m sure she is loving it. Anyway, this is Cookie:
- 05/16/2013 at 12:55 PM
  Sarita
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  Well you can always get an emergency spay for Ahslee so that she doesn’t have babies.
- 05/16/2013 at 1:31 PM
  MoveDiagonally
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  I’m glad you took him in! He’s very cute. Ugh, people!
  
  I second looking into an emergency spay. Any pregnancy for a rabbit puts them at risk and can be really expensive if there are complications.
- 05/16/2013 at 1:45 PM
  Meghan
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  I would spay her, it’s just really expensive at the vet we go to. I think I’m gonna have to just let whatever happens, happen. We never really expected…….this….to happen. ??
- 05/16/2013 at 1:46 PM
  Sarita
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  It’s going to be much more expensive however with a litter of baby buns…something to seriously think about.
- 05/16/2013 at 1:50 PM
  Sam and Lady's Human
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  Posted By Sarita on 05/16/2013 01:46 PM
  It’s going to be much more expensive however with a litter of baby buns…something to seriously think about.
  
  This. You’ll need to get one altered anyway at least if you plan on keepin the boy, to avoid further accidents.
- 05/16/2013 at 2:11 PM
  MoveDiagonally
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  Any complications with the pregnancy will cost more than a spay.
  
  Taking care of the babies will be expensive. They’ll need to be separated at 8 weeks to avoid breeding with each other and their mom. Do you have enough room and housing for 6-7 more rabbits?
  
  If it’s about cost, the spay is definitely cheaper.
- 05/16/2013 at 2:22 PM
  bullrider76543
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  Take it from me taking care of many bunnies is HARD!!! I have 9! and it takes me an hour of daily cleaning everyday. I know its hard but an emergency spay is probably your best bet. Either way, I wish you the best.
- 05/16/2013 at 4:40 PM
  hannaroo
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  unless you really do want to be a bunny slave, i’d get her spayed! it’ll cost SO much more to house them all separably and then there’s mistakes from sexing young rabbits and you may end up with even more litters! Bunnies galore!
- 05/16/2013 at 5:19 PM
  NewBunnyOwner123
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  I have read somewhere that if a bunny isn’t bred for the first time by the time they are a year old their pelvis may seal and close so she will not be able to have the babies or it will become extremely difficult and highly stressful for her. And if she ends up not being able to have the babies then that will be very dangerous and much higher vet bill than a routine spay. Please, do not take this chance, it’s just not worth it… if she isn’t able to have the babies, it is a painful death sentence for her and the babies. And heartbreaking on your part. Please, be responsible and make this right by spaying her, fast.
- 05/16/2013 at 5:35 PM
  NewBunnyOwner123
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  do some research to see if there are any low cost spay and neuter clinics anywhere. My vet was wanting 459 to spay my bun and I found a place in Maryland that does boys for $65 and girls for $100. It took quite a bit of research but it was definitely worth the homework. I feel as though it’s important you at least think about it and search all options before the month is up. Don’t just ask your one vet and then decide a spay is too much. Not to mention, cancer is high in female buns :/
  
  Keep us updated on how she does and what you decide to do
- 05/16/2013 at 6:03 PM
  colleenbunny
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  I agree with everyone else. Please get at least Ashlee fixed, if not both of them. And once you do, keep them seperated for at least a month, to prevent any more oops litters. Where are you? I’m sure some of us would like to help you find a low cost spay/neuter clinic. One more thing. If it is at all possible, consider keeping your rabbits indoors, so you can keep a closer eye on them. It would be better for you, and for your rabbits.
- 05/16/2013 at 6:46 PM
  Meghan
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  Where in Maryland is the clinic you were talking about, NewBunnyOwner123? I live in Northern VA and I have family in Maryland so I may be able to make a trip. $100 is a good price for that, my vet wants around $500. What is the name of the clinic? My parents and I are still making the decision and they want to let her have the babies. We have family members who we could give the babies to ( when they are weaned, of course) but if we are keeping Cookie then we will definitely get him neutered.
- 05/16/2013 at 6:53 PM
  NewBunnyOwner123
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  It’s the Spay Now clinic. She does LOTS of rabbits and very experienced. They now have 2 locations. One in Laurel and another in Grasonville. I drove all the way from Dover,DE for that price. Let your parents know the risk of allowing her to continue with the pregnancy too.
- 05/16/2013 at 7:44 PM
  Roberta
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  If you are not getting Ashley done immdeiately then it’s a really good time to get Cookie done NOW… It takes a month for his sperm to be completely gone (I learned that the hard way) and they can mate again immediately after giving birth which means you would have another litter on the way and arriving before the others have weaned.
  I know someone who thougjht it was cute to have a litter of buns much to the contrary of the advice I gave them. They thought they had it under control. They are now up to their armpits in rabbits. I have offered to come in with the local rescue and separate them properly and try to get them a discounted rate for spaying etc… Arrrgh but they still think they know better and can control the situation.
- 05/16/2013 at 8:12 PM
  Sarita
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  I hope you consider doing the responsible thing and getting her spayed so she doesn’t have this litter – it sounds like NBO123 is giving you a good lead that I hope your family will strongly consider.
- 05/17/2013 at 6:25 AM
  Beka27
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  I agree completely with everyone else. You’re predicting June 12th, early next week would be the ideal time to get her in for an e-spay. You really, really do not want babies. You might think you do, but they are so much work, expense, and there is no guarantee you will find good homes. You say your family members would take them, but that does not mean they will be provided for properly. Not everyone is a rabbit person, and chances are that at least one of the babies would end up being euthanized or worse, passing away due to inadequate care and/or no vet care when needed.
  
  Get them both altered ASAP, the girl first of course.
  
  Will you be housing them both indoors?
- 05/17/2013 at 6:21 PM
  IsabellaRobyn
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  By the sounds of it it’s your parents making the decision not you so on that front I guess there isn’t really much you can do. One thing I would say though is definitely get one or the other done if you intend on keeping the two adults otherwise you’ll be having plenty more litters which won’t be good for mum bun. In terms of the previous comment about rabbits hips seizing due to age that’s a myth but there can be other complications during rabbit pregnancy.
  
  If your parents are wanting to keep the litter and it’s out of your control you need to research as much as you can so you can help Ash stay comfortable and safe. This forum doesn’t allow members to discuss breeding however there are other rabbit forums where you can find useful information. One thing I would say now though is make sure your rabbit cage isn’t wire bottomed and that when the time comes you will need a nesting box for the new kits. Mum should prepare her own nesting box but since she is a first time mum you may need to help her out with that. But yeah, do your research and also make sure Cookie is in a separate cage. Good luck with whatever you decide to do!
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