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Rabbit Info:
- Rabbit names: Edmund
(I named him after the character of the same name from The Chronicles of Narnia, one of my all-time favorite book series.) - Rabbit Age: 5 1/2 mo.
- How long has your bunny been with you?: Almost one month
- Spayed/Neutered?: I just had him neutered on June 1st! He seems to be coping quite well. I was able to coax him into eating a few baby carrots a few hours following his surgery, and he now seems to be eating a fairly average amount of his pellets. He’s also up and moving around much more than I would have expected.
- Rabbit Personality Traits (Calm, Diva, Naughty, Feisty, Sweet etc): He’s a little skittish, but he seems to be warming up to me slowly. He eats out of my hand now, allows me to pick him up without kicking, and allows me to approach him and pet him while he’s laying down during “play time.” When I sit down with him, he likes to circle me, put his two front paws on me and rub his chin on my feet. He’ll purr too if I pet him for long enough. It might also be worth noting that he feels comfortable flopping down onto his side and back when I’m in the room with him. I’m pretty certain this is a sign that he feels “safe” with me, since that must be a pretty vulnerable position for a rabbit to be in. Although I’ve only had him for one month, I love him dearly.
- Include a photo of your bunny if you can.:
He still looks like this! Isn’t he precious? I absolutely adore him and can’t say that I’ve ever seen such an adorable fully grown/almost fully grown rabbit before. He’s my little baby.
My Info:
- Are you new to rabbits or have you been a bunny slave for a long while now?: I am very new to rabbits. I had two when I was little, but my mom took care of them so I don’t really remember having them… I’m trying to learn as much as I can, so I really, really appreciate it when people share their tips/experiences with me! I want to make sure Edmund is well taken care of!
- What made you choose to have a rabbit companion in your life?: I look at them and I instantly fall in love. I can’t explain it. I’ve always had a fondness for rabbits; ever since I was a small child, I’ve adored them.
I’m so excited to have found this community! Again, I will always, always, always appreciate any advice, tips or suggestions you guys can give me! Edmund is incredibly special to me, so please feel free to message me and/or reply to this thread with your thoughts at any time.
Best,
Merbella
- Rabbit names: Edmund
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Thank you so much! Haha, yes, he is quite the little model, isn’t he?
Thank you for the info regarding his hormones! I haven’t noticed a change in his behavior since the procedure, except that he’s not quite as active as he used to be (which is completely understandable, all things considered). I’m guessing I should wait at least three weeks, then, to begin litter box training him? I purchased him from a Holland Lops breeder in Utah. Let me know if you’d like me to PM you more information on the breeder.
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Edmund is a very handsome little guy.
He looks like he’s wearing an ear hat for the winter. So Cute!
Their behavior calms down after neuter, but also as they grow up, so don’t be concerned. He sounds like he’s right on track. For more general info. check out the drop down menus on the green banner above to learn more about all things bunny.
I would start to litter train him right away. The neuter won’t matter, except making him better at it.
He definitely feels safe with you. He’s saying “wow, I have a great slave here.” -
Thanks, everyone, for your replies! I am loving the fact that this forum is so active.
jerseygirl, I’m glad you think his name suits him! I had the hardest time coming up with a name that clicked… For some reason, “Edmund” just felt right to me. My parents and my siblings think it’s a strange name for a rabbit, but to me, he “looks” like an Edmund. I’ve never been a fan of cliched names for pets anyway…
The more unique, the better! lol, RabbitPam, yes, he does look like he’s wearing an ear hat! Of course I’m biased, but I think he has a perfect profile. (Yes, I’m obsessed. Heh.)
I had read that the neuter would make him better at litter box training, RabbitPam, but I wasn’t sure if that was immediately after the neuter or around three or four weeks after the neuter. Do you happen to know? I can definitely start litter box training him now though if you think that’s preferable. I would love to be able to give him more free reign during “play time.”
Thank you, Beka27! The lady that neutered him said his agouti coloring made him look like a wild rabbit, and I happen to agree. (Forgetting the floppy ears, of course.
) Thank you, Barbie! I’m glad you think he’s cute too.
Petzy, I’m really hoping the marking will lessen with time… I haven’t litter box trained him yet, so fingers crossed!
I was just curious if Edmund had a story behond him, as many rescued rabbits do.
Edmund isn’t a “rescue rabbit.” I had my heart set on getting a Holland Lop… *hides in shame* If I get another one though, which I do plan on doing when I have a little more space at my disposal, I plan on taking Edmund to a shelter and letting him pick out a friend.
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^ Thank you so much! I’m glad you like the name too.
I do have some more pics. Here are just a few…
The bottoms of his feet aren’t that yellow anymore…
He looks mad here, lol.
The first picture in my original post is the best. These three were taken with a cell phone and don’t do his beautiful (super shiny and soft!) multi-colored coat justice.
I need to take some more high-quality ones…
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