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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 06/12/2021 at 5:37 AM
  LittleLionMan
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  So little wolf is going speed-dating tomorrow and meeting three bachelorettes. the rescue said I should expect to be there for at least 3 hours. they will obviously have food and water there, but Wolfie doesn’t really eat when he’s stressed. I’m concerned he’ll go without food for like 5 hours (have to drive there and back) and throw himself into stasis. I’m gonna make sure he eats before we leave, but I’m wondering: 1) how long bunnies can truly go without food before we run into issues? (Aka am I worrying about this for nothing) 2) will his instincts kick in at some point to eat? 3) what else can I do to make sure his digestion keeps trucking during this process?
  
  Also, I have the ability to spend the night closer to the rescue. He has a home base set up there, and it would cut out like 30 minutes of travel tomorrow. I’m not sure if that would be better for him, or if the double travel would make him more stressed. Any advice or input is welcome!
- 06/12/2021 at 6:12 AM
  Susanne
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  Hi, I drove my rabbit 2 hrs each way, 2x to go speed dating. The speed dating was probably 3 hours and other than a few strands of hay he didn’t really eat or drink the entire time, either time. I don’t want to speak for all rabbits, but he was ok for 7 hours. Some days he goes 5 hours or more in the afternoon without getting up to eat or drink 😉
  
  Good luck!
- 06/12/2021 at 6:47 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  My personal experience with those adoption day speed-date days is that rabbits do fine and survive. Have food ready because your rabbit may adapt better than you expect. I think it helps that they occur during times rabbits are typically asleep so your rabbit usually wouldn’t get eating too too much at that time anyways.
  
  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.
- 06/12/2021 at 6:55 AM
  LittleLionMan
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  Thank you both! My thought was also that if coincided perfectly with nap time when he wouldn’t be eating much anyway. Thank you for the reassurance!
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