Keeping bunnies cool!

Forum

OUR FORUM IS UP BUT WE ARE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF UPDATING AND FIXING THINGS. SOME THINGS WILL LOOK WEIRD AND/OR NOT BE CORRECT. YOUR PATIENCE IS APPRECIATED. We are not fully ready to answer questions in a timely manner as we are not officially open, but we will do our best.

You may have received a 2-factor authentication (2FA) email from us on 4/21/2020. That was from us, but was premature as the login was not working at that time.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

The subject of intentional breeding or meat rabbits is prohibited. The answers provided on this board are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. It is your responsibility to assess the information being given and seek professional advice/second opinion from your veterinarian and/or qualified behaviorist.

What are we about? Please read about our Forum Culture and check out the Rules.

BUNNY 911 – If your rabbit hasn’t eaten or pooped in 12-24 hours, call a vet immediately! Don’t have a vet? Check out VET RESOURCES

BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

This topic has 13sd replies, 8 voices, and was last updated 17 years, 2 months ago by kimberleyanddarren.

Viewing 13 reply threads

Author

Messages
- 04/12/2008 at 5:25 PM
  katieh
  Participant
  20 posts
  I’m having trouble posting so I hope this doesn’t end up on the forum 3 times!
  
  I know bunnies are always cool , but I am talking temperature wise. We are having a bit of a heat wave here and it is 90 degrees in my house. I know she is hot because we all are! Any suggestions?
- 04/12/2008 at 6:26 PM
  Beka27
  Participant
  16016 posts
  we just had a thread regarding this. there are some great tips here.
  
  https://binkybunny.com/Default.aspx?tabid=54&forumid=1&postid=40288&view=topic
  
  on the other forum i frequent, we can sticky threads to the top so they stay there. can a mod do this with the warmer weather coming up, or move it to a central location?
- 04/12/2008 at 6:57 PM
  katieh
  Participant
  20 posts
  Thanks. I will search next time I am away from the computer for a few days! I liked all the ideas.
- 04/12/2008 at 7:13 PM
  JK
  Participant
  2223 posts
  No kidding! What’s up with this 90 degree weather???? I live in Mill Valley so I’m getting it too. Poor Edson was sprawled out – NEVER seen him do that as he is always in the meatloaf position. I am going to get a small fan. Also frozen water bottles are good to put in their area so they can lie next to them.
- 04/12/2008 at 7:49 PM
  Scarlet_Rose
  Participant
  4293 posts
  Beka, I’ll add the other discussion to the FAQ’s and “pin” it for a week or so. Yes 90 degrees it absolutely too hot for a rabbit! I’ll also add this as a good read:
  http://www.coloradohrs.com/articles/care_seasonal-dangers.asp
- 04/13/2008 at 12:59 PM
  JK
  Participant
  2223 posts
  Scarlet Rose – Do you think Binky Bunny could be post this on the Home Page in place of the Easter blurb? This is just excellent advice and we will all need it as summer is right around the corner.
- 04/13/2008 at 6:25 PM
  Scarlet_Rose
  Participant
  4293 posts
  Well, I’ll e-mail her and ask!
- 04/14/2008 at 11:55 AM
  MarkBun
  Participant
  2842 posts
  Something you may want to try is a small cookie sheet. I have seen buns who love to flop onto metal or tile as it is a bit cooler than a rug. I know one bun who won’t flop anywhwere except on a flat cookie sheet his human accidentially left out and now it is his personal cool-bed.
  
  The metal transfers the heat from the bun to the metal so it helps cool them off. Now, put it in the fridge for 20 mins and you just might have your next best toy!
- 04/14/2008 at 11:58 AM
  JK
  Participant
  2223 posts
  Now that is the smartest thing I’ve ever heard! Great idea unless of course it’s baking in the sun and becomes an oven!
- 04/14/2008 at 12:12 PM
  Bunnies4ever
  Participant
  368 posts
  Markusdark, that is pure genius! Everybody has an old cookie sheet lying around in their kitchen!
- 04/14/2008 at 12:16 PM
  Kokaneeandkahlua
  Participant
  12067 posts
  OHHH wow that’s a super idea!! I was just asking Dave if we could buy a few more air conditioners this summer because Ruperts a little overweight and I think he’s going to have a hard time this summer…That’s a great idea thou!!
- 04/14/2008 at 4:54 PM
  Scarlet_Rose
  Participant
  4293 posts
  I have natural stone tiles (you can also use ceramic) flipped wrong-side up for traction as well. You can buy single tiles at your local hardware store or even buy cheap cast-offs from the bins at tile stores. They also keep a rabbit nice and cool.
- 04/15/2008 at 9:22 AM
  MarkBun
  Participant
  2842 posts
  Tiles or patio stones work great too and can look better. Just like metal, they will absorb and dissipate heat. One thing you want to make sure of though is that if you do want to chill metal, only use the fridge – DO NOT put it in the freezer. You don’t want them sticking to the metal as this could be very bad for bun.
- 04/15/2008 at 11:24 AM
  kimberleyanddarren
  Participant
  2520 posts
  god its not even 20 degress here let alone 90
Author

Messages