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    Wooden or wire rabbit hutch floor?

    Ditto on wire being better. Also, when you install it put the side where the .5" side up--creates a better surface.
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    Bunny with repeated ear mite issue

    I would not use DE and risk the bunny inhaling it. I would also not plan a monthly treatment. But treating the mites has options. First, Ivermectin will clear them up if you want to medicate. The cleaning is good, but sometimes they will show up in hay or however. Keep an eye out for...
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    Is this normal

    My buns favorite treat is dried papaya. Next day it's neon orange pee....
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    What all do baby rabbits need

    Yes! Thank you for clarification on that.
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    What all do baby rabbits need

    Especially if you get a baby rabbit, by which I mean from 8 weeks to 4months . They just need pellets until they're older and can digest fresh greens.
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    What all do baby rabbits need

    I will disagree with the statement that you must keep a pair. Rabbits are not necessarily social, and they fight. I realize that sometimes pairs will bond, but I think that's more the exception than the norm. And for fixed animals. What is your purpose for your new bun? Pet, breeder, show...
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    What all do baby rabbits need

    I agree with the 8 wks recommendation. I just started weaning my latest litter at 6 wks, but wouldn't sell for a couple more weeks to make sure they adjust. It would also be helpful to know the breed for other recommendations. My 10-12 lb silver fox are treated differently than my daughter's...
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    Help needed today: rabbit show entry

    Thank You!
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    Help needed today: rabbit show entry

    I lurk over there, but haven't registered yet so can't post. Probably will one of these days
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    Help needed today: rabbit show entry

    Hey All, I'm trying to pre-register for my second show, but I don't have my SOP book yet and have a question. Deadline for show entry is 10pm this evening, and it is pre only. No day of show entries. I have four thirteen week old junior Silver Fox to enter. They all weigh between 7 & 8 lbs...
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    Rabbit ear infection? Please help!

    Ditto what Bunnylady said. I would guess ear mites rather than infection. I have not used the antibiotics, as I choose not to with my meat rabbits. I use mineral oil with a bit of tea tree drops. It will work if you use enough, and if you keep the schedule up. If you don't get all the eggs...
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    Rabbit help!

    I am so not an expert here, but I'm not sure it's good for rex fur to bath. I seem to think I've been told that it will matt terribly. I would spot clean instead.
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    Question about rabbits?

    Really, they love rolled oats. Mine go nuts at the treat. I would separate them while they eat them though. Other bun might bully and not share.
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    My buck is not interested in breeding my doe...

    You're attributing the characteristics of your giant breeds to a dwarf breed, and are not sharing accurate information. Smaller rabbits can and do breed earlier, but there is variation. Larger breeds can be physically capable of breeding at younger age, but especially for the does many hold...
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    Rabbit Broken Toe

    She is doing fine. I took the wrapping off a couple days ago, and it doesn't seem to bother her at all. It's still swollen, but hard. She doesn't flinch or show any signs of discomfort when I pinch or move her toes as I check. I don't feel anything that would lead me to believe it's infected...
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