The Wabbit thread!!!! Anything about rabbits

[DutchBunny03]

Just built this rabbit tractor.

Very nicely built! Have you had any problems with chicken wire? I've heard of rabbits chewing threw it, but haven't had any personal experience with it.

 

[eggbert420]

No I haven't had any problems so far. They seem to love being on grass. I do keep some on wire while they grow out. If they are happy , full of feed and fresh greens then they won't try to escape.

 

[DutchBunny03]

I am new to having a rabbit. I will be getting mine ine about a week. They are 2 weeks old. Now. The dad is silver fox i am not sure the mother. Any tips for a newbie. I have an old chicken coop i am making into the bunny house. And i also bought a cage i can keep it in when it gets to cold or stormy.

I'm also worried about the 3 week thing. They have barely started eating solid food. While the kit may survive, it may have digestive tract problems later. Wait another 2 or 3 weeks, and your new bunny will be perfectly healthy. Silver foxes are beautiful! Your rabbit will have a very nice coat, regardless of what the mother is. Pick up a book on rabbit raising(Raising Rabbits by Bob Bennett, The Official Guide Book for Raising Better Rabbits and Cavies put out by the American Rabbit Breeders Asc., The New Rabbit Handbook by Lucia Vriends-Parent). There are many other great books on rabbits, but those are a few of my favorites. I would advise against random internet research(don't just google "how to take care of a rabbit"). A couple good websites are http://www.raising-rabbits.com/ and https://www.arba.net/ . Have fun, and good luck!!!

 

[DutchBunny03]

No I haven't had any problems so far. They seem to love being on grass. I do keep some on wire while they grow out. If they are happy , full of feed and fresh greens then they won't try to escape.

Thats good. Just be careful, because even though your rabbit won't get out, that doesn't mean something won't come in.

 

[eggbert420]

Thanks

 

[ShellyBear]

Hey guys so I found my polish Doe shoving shavings up in her little house, I have an idea of whats happening but. . .
That entire area was covered in a small layer of shavings.

 

[eggbert420]

Maybe she's making a nest?

 

[ShellyBear]

That's what I was thinking but she's only on day 8 of her pregnancy.

 

[eggbert420]

Usually they will wait until a few days before they give birth. Is she pulling hair?

 

[ShellyBear]

A bit, not a lot though.