Seperating babies from mum.

[Lisa_43]

I am taking the babies to a different vet on Sunday.

When I bring them home I will be separating them male/female, and I will be giving mum a well earned rest as she has done a great job of feeding her babies.

My question is do I have to wean the babies some how or just take them away from mum?

Do I also need to do anything to help mum dry up her milk or if she will be in some pain while the milk starts to dry up?

Sorry I get a bit mixed up, I think you all know what I mean.

[Lion_Lop_Lover]

I’m pretty sure you just remove them from Mom… at least, that’s what happened when I’ve bought all 4 of my buns from the breeder. Just…pluck – away from Mom and that’s it!

[babybunsmum]

hmmm… lisa, it seems that there isn’t a lot written  about *how* to take them away, so i’m also wondering if it’s just a matter of physically doing it.  i’d be interested to hear if anyone has any tips / reccommendations for you.  how are feeling about it all?  nervous anticipation?

[Sarita]

Yes, you just need to take them away from mom and I’m sure she will be happy with the much needed rest.

Her milk should just dry up too.

[Lisa_43]

I am still going through hell, I start talking about looking for homes for them and then I don’t do anything about it because I can not let them go, I have never cried so much in my life.

I know they have to be separated but that is going to be sad also because they are all wonderful together.

I am going to build another condo and have them facing each other, I am also going to have a play area where they can play but have a divider between them.

[babybunsmum]

(((lisa)))  i can imagine how tough it’d be.  sounds like you have a good plan there.  it’ll give you time to find the right homes for them… finding good homes will hopefully make it a wee bit easier to let go.  you’re really a great bunny mom to have been so accomodating to your surprise litter!

[Scarlet_Rose]

Lisa, I can’t blame you for crying, I would get pretty emotional myself too. In the end I know things will work out, the little darlings will be in great hands.

[Lisa_43]

   

[MooBunnay]

It is quite difficult to see bunnies go to new homes, but when you take the time to make sure they are good ones, in the end you will know that they are happy because they are getting all of the love and attention they deserve Good luck! (and keep those boys away from those girls or you might be having deja vu!)

[Deleted User]

Lisa … which vet are you taking the bunnies to?  Is it the one up in Midvale?

Maybe Luey needs a bunny friend to learn some nice manners from LOL.

Dawn xx

[Lisa_43]

I took my dog to the Midvale one yesterday to get his teeth cleaned it cost me $225 compared to the other one who quoted me $677.

I asked George if he can tell the sex of my rabbits so I will take them up on the weekend.

Are you thinking of having one of my rabbits?

 

[Deleted User]

Lisa

I’m glad to hear you are taking them to George … you can’t go wrong with him … he’s great.

I’ve just emailed you about your baby buns!

Dawn xx

[Scarlet_Rose]

Awe Dawn are you thinking about it? You are so sweet and you would make a great mum for one of them! I really do think Luey would benefit from bonding. But of course that choice is ultimately yours.

[Deleted User]

Thanks  Rosebud.

Not too sure at the moment … Lisa has indicated she is keeping them for the time being …. I don’t blame her though as they are such beauties!

Bonding Luey with another bunny may be a good idea … but as he is being such a nasty boy I really don’t know if I could handle it LOL!  Might be going from the frying pan into the fire

Dawn xx

[Scarlet_Rose]

Well Dawn, give it time. Hopefully Luey will chill and be a loveable bun.

[Deleted User]

Hey Lisa

I’d love to come up and see you and the buns when I get back from my holidays in February …. I have had some bonding experience with two females, which was ok as far as getting them to bond.  It can be a long process if it is successful or otherwise can also be a flop.  Some bunnies bond and some don’t … all up to the bunnies really and how they get along.  Bonding bunnies needs to be introduced slowly and limited supervised time with them always.

If I decided to take one of your bunnies, Luey and your bunny would be in separate areas  … and never kept on their own together unless I am around at all times.

I was thinking it would be a good idea if I bought Luey along with me and he can maybe choose his own friend if that is ok with you.  That way we could try to put two together and see if they are interested in one another.  Just a thought.

Dawn xx

 

[Lisa_43]

Sorry I took a bit of time getting back to you Dawn, I have been flat out today getting my second condo built so I could bring Ebony back into the house as the weather was hot today.

I finished it and now Ebony and Zippy are together and can see the boys thru the wire.

When ever you want to come see them just let me know and we can arrange something (or I can run and clean up first )

[Deleted User]

Oh cool Lisa that sounds a great idea and that way I can see your condos as well.

Dawn xx

[Lisa_43]

If you bring Luey we can take them all out into the cat run that way it will give them more room, of course I will bring boys first and then mum and zippy.

[charlie82]

Just wanted to say I think it’s wonderful that Dawn might take one of the babies. I hope Luey comes to his senses and realises how great this will be for him! I really hope it all works out 🙂

[Deleted User]

I was wondering whether, any advice here ladies, if bringing all the bunnies into the one area is advisable …. I guess I was thinking perhaps bringing one of your bunnies out Lisa so its a one on one situation.    It might be a bit overwhelming and confusing to Luey if all bunnies are out.  Mind you he would probably be in his element lol.

I have read some other posts about several ladies here who bond their buns with shelter bunnies and generally it seems that only one bunny is introduced at a time.

???????????

Dawn xx

 

 

 

 

[osprey]

Introductions are best done one at a time.  Having multiple bunnies out at once can confuse things and makes it hard to see how the introduction is going.  Since Lisa’s babies are not yet altered, trying to do matchmaking with them gets more complicated.  Bonding behavior can change after a bunny gets altered.

[Deleted User]

Thanks for that Osprey …. Lisa perhaps we should wait a while then considering some of the cons against the ‘finding friend’ for Luey. 

How old are the buns now?  Spaying/neuturing can be done at 4 months of age.

If I do adopt one of your bunnies, I will obviously cover the cost of the spay/neuture.

Dawn xx

[Lisa_43]

That sounds good; I thought having them all out together he would choose the one he likes.

I have never done this so I am not an expert.

Thanks for the advice Osprey, because Luey has a little aggression we certainly don’t want to risk anything going wrong with him or my babies.

If you want to wait for them to be desexed Dawn, I am quite happy with that.

Ebony will be desexed in a month and when the female comes of age she will be next and then I will get the boys done one at a time.

I think they said it is best for females at 4 or 5 months and males at 5 or 6 months, I will have to read up on that.

For your sake Dawn I defiantly think slowly slowly is the way to go.

One good thing tho is if it doesn’t work out I would always be willing to take the baby back.

Something different, I was wanting to tell you when I took Ebony up to get her nipple check (she had blood on it) and I had the babies sexed George charged me $21. I couldn’t believe it.

[Deleted User]

George is so cheap and extremely good with animals.

Its a bit of a hike getting there but all that said … I’d rather go there than anywhere else.

You know I was thinking I should take Luey up to see him as he has not had a vet check since I have had him (since April 07).

All sounds good this end Lisa …. we will wait … but don’t give them all away in the meantime LOL. 

Dawn xx

[Lisa_43]

I am not giving any away, I have decided to wait until they are all desexed. Greg tells me to keep them because I am too attached. I am willing for you to have one if all goes well and only if you decide you want one other wise I think I will keep all of them.

[Deleted User]

Of course … I totally understand ….

Dawn xx

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