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Hayden Wolford
03/18/2024 09:14 PM
Alright thanks!
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The only time I have seen a bunny crawl backwards is when they crawl into a tight space and realize there’s nowhere to go, so they crawl backwards to get out.
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Yes, I was under the impression that this was just for an outdoor play area. And, if that is your intention, then I’m not sure what you would need a hutch for. The play run should be sufficient as long as they are sheltered and you’re not leaving them out there unsupervised.
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That’s awesome! Congrats again!
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Thanks!! I’ve now even been able to put them in the basement with the other 2 (it’s a large basement and set up very nicely for them with 2 large areas) without issue. Of course I liked them up with me, but my lease has them supposed to be in the basement, and they were…
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Hayden Wolford
03/18/2024 02:19 PM
Thank you!! I will probably keep them inside until they go exercise.
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DanaNM
03/18/2024 01:52 PM
We really encourage indoor housing because it tends to be much safer for the rabbits for a variety of reasons (this is a house-rabbit forum so most of us keep our bunnies primarily indoors). In addition to predators, there are several dangerous diseases that spread through vectors and wild rabbits (RHDV2 is particularly dangerous). Outdoor…
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I’m not quite sure how you mean. But: 1. Rabbits can stretch their back by pressing their lower belly afainst the floor. They often yawn at the same time. If this occurs after the bun has been resting and the bun otherwise has a good energy level, good appetite and normal poop, it’s just stretching…
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They’re keeping her again today as she is still not willing to eat by herself. She is still being force fed and they’ve been doing sub-q fluids as they’ve been unable to place a catheter apparently. Her usual vet is in tomorrow and I just really hope she starts to improve and feel better soon.…
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Cantaloupe -
BunnyLass568
03/18/2024 09:09 AM
Can bunnies eat cantaloupe? My research told me mixed things, I know not to give them the seeds but I’m not sure about the rest. I read that it’s a good summer treat by some but others said that it’s probably best not to give it to them. If they can have it what parts…
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Hayden Wolford
03/18/2024 02:38 AM
Yes I pretty much live in the woods. We don’t have rattlesnakes, bull snakes, or anything like that. We have copperheads and that’s it. We have king snakes and that’s about as big as they get. Corn snakes, black snakes, and garden snakes, is pretty much all we get. I would make the wire pretty…
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Do you live in a rural area? Honestly, it would depend on the snake. A large snake like a rattlesnake or bullsnake can kill and eat a small adult rabbit. If snakes are a concern, then you would need 1/4″ wire mesh and nowhere for them to squeeze underneath.
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Unusual? Backwards crawling -
New2Rabbits63
03/17/2024 11:59 PM
Hi everyone. I am the first time owner of a rabbit All my experiences have been with cats and dogs. I am completely astounded at the mental and emotional intelligence of rabbits. I am enthralled by the sweet , quirky, expressive personality of Peaty. He is a 2 year old neutered male. I think…
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Hayden Wolford
03/17/2024 11:46 PM
This will be outside. If it is not predator proof fully I’ll sit and supervise while they play. If I find that nothing can break through I might consider letting them out unsupervised. Also I live in East Tennessee. Would snakes be a problem to adult rabbits?
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DanaNM
03/17/2024 10:38 PM
Are you planning this for outdoors or indoors? If outdoors, are you going to supervise or will they be allowed in it unsupervised? I agree that welded wire is the safest bet for outdoor enclosures in general. If the plan is for them to be in the area unsupervised it must be very very secure…
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That’s great!
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When a rabbit is spayed the uterus is removed, so if your bun is spayed there would be no risk of this. But I agree with Bam that it would be uncommon in rabbits to begin with, a more common concern would be uterine cancer. My cat had pyometra before I adopted her, it is…
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Sounds like the right dose, but meloxicam isn’t a very potent painkiller- it is similar to ibuprofen for humans. Vets can give stronger stuff, opioids like buprenorphine or fentanyl. Great that her tummy is moving! I’m glad they’re keeping her, I would’ve wanted that too. It feels a lot safer!
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Sounds like her dose is about right then? I think it’s just not doing it for her. They have her on a IV of pain relief at the vets now and she seems to be feeling a little better. Good news is that her gut is moving again and she is pooping so thank God…
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I was completely wrong about Calpol. I am sorry. I had never heard of it so I googled it and got it completely wrong. Calpol is paracetamol. There are different strenghts it seems? It makes a lot more sense to give paracetamol instead of ibuprofen in combination with Metacam. It is a rabbit safe drug.…