The great bunny escape!

[joea64]

Well, THAT was an interesting homecoming this evening.

I got home at the usual time, expecting to find Panda and Fernando in their litterbox as usual this time of day. Instead, what did I see but a white bunny and a black-and-white bunny taking their ease on the sisal rug! I was quite perplexed at first, but the mystery was solved as soon as I saw the open front door of their condo; somehow, I didn’t latch it properly this morning when I left, and they eventually figured it out and made their hop to freedom!

VERY much fortunately, they appear not to have been out that long and didn’t chew or eat anything they shouldn’t, except a few stray papers – I was particularly worried about a couple of stacks of books I had on the floor, including some I’m currently selling on Amazon – but they were intact. Even more happily, the electrical cords and cables are all intact, not just because of the potential for damage to equipment but so much more so for the potential for injury to the buns. *whew*

Panda and Fernando knew they were being naughty, of course, and scampered for safe hiding places as soon as I approached them. It took about fifteen minutes to get them both in hand again and both back safely into their condo – especially Panda, who was hiding under my recliner. Needless to say, I was very gentle with both of them, catching them as carefully as I could and cuddling them while I told them I loved them and I was glad they were safe. Once they were back safe and sound in their proper home, I proceeded with changing their litterbox, then giving them their fresh water and evening salad, and I then gave them treats to show them I wasn’t mad at them. Really, I’m not – I was just worried they might have gotten into something they shouldn’t, so I’m going to keep an eye on them for a day or so just to be sure they’ll be all good.

Lesson learned: always double-check the latches!

[DanaNM]

This has happened to me before too! My place is pretty bunny proofed, but I always worried about carpet chewing. Thankfully mine didn’t really do much either! I chalk it up to them sleeping most of the day anyway, but I still don’t trust them enough to leave them free run all the time!

. . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.  

[joea64]

Even now, they’re still being frisky. Fernando just now was actively searching for a way out of the x-pen, chewing at the metal bars of the gate, periscoping to see if there was a gap in the overhead sheet-ceiling, and so on. Even the usually sedate Panda is looking to see if she can give the big stoopid hoomin the slip again!

[kurottabun]

Once a bun figures out a way of escape they tend to be extremely motivated to do it again – it’s a bun thing lol!

[Q8bunny]

Lesson learned by your awesome twosome: escaping is a fun adventure AND dad rewards us for it with extra extra cuddles and treats. Wheeee!

Seriously, though, that’s hilarious and super cute. Glad all was well when you got home. xx

[BeanMode]

One of our bunnies got out once, it had to be early based on how many veggies he still had left from breakfast. We had just got a new hay box/container for him and he decided to hop on it, and out. Couldn’t get back in… stinker ended up being so scared of the outside world he didn’t touch anything, didn’t poo anywhere or pee, and I assume just sat under a chair all day because that was where I found him.

[Rabbitpossm]

Well I’m glad they didn’t get into too much trouble!
When I first got Sully I was borrowing a pen that was slightly shorter than it needed to be. He only jumped out a few times though. The first time, when I realized he was capable of it, was on a day that I unfortunately had to be at school for pretty much 12 hours. He was evidently very grumpy about that, as somehow he managed to not only jump out of his cage and poop in just one neat pile on my bed, but get back in his cage. I had no idea he even got out until I found his message to me on my bed.

I would have been grumpy right back at him if I wasn’t so impressed. 

Also BeanMode, that is such a cute story. Poor bunny haha, did he learn from that experience?

[Sofia]

Your buns probably have Houdini quaking in fear ? I’m pretty lucky when it comes to bumny proofing, in the sense that I don’t have to do any. Boo’s never chewed the carpet or any cords or showed any interest for it either. Important things are mostly kept up high on a shelf or on the bed etc. (although once I came into my room finding a black fluffball on my bunk bed, I don’t know how THAT happened). I think she knows what she’s meant to chew and what not

[LittlePuffyTail]

Elara has recently figured out how to move the x-pen that I use for a door in the rabbit room. I’ve been coming up finding her just sitting casually in the living room in the morning. Now I have to put a big heavy statue in front of it so she can’t just shove it till it opens. Stinkers….

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