Bunny people, I need help NOW! UPDATE

[newchickowner]

thanks!!!

 

[newchickowner]

I had to wait a while before I updated because I was so upset. I contacted a few wildlife rescues in my state. Unfortunately none were close enough that were capable of taking my bunny and the one's that were either didn't do rabbits or they just couldn't take anymore animals right now. I was advised that the best thing was to put him down. I had to leave the house. I went out to get chicken/dog/donkey feed and while I was gone my b/f took care of "it". He wasn't happy about it, but he did it because it was the lesser of the two evils. Luckily this happened just before my girls got off the school bus and my two year old was asleep.

R.I.P. Little fellow.

I'm trying to read threads that are funny/positive to keep my mind distracted.

 

[chickbea]

I'm so terribly sorry that you had to go through this. However, I think you did the right thing. Even if you had managed to heal the bunny's leg it probably would never have been able to survive in the wild. I'm sorry you didn't get a more helpful response from your local vets and rescues.
I know you are upset now, but if you enjoyed having a bun around, check out www.rabbit.org. It's the House Rabbit Society, and they can hook you up with bunny adoption agencies. This bun couldn't be saved, but you could help another one that needs you.

 

[newchickowner]

Thanks, I have been thinking about getting my girls a few rabbits. I'd have to convince my b/f though. I don't know the first thing about rabbits, are there a lot of people on here who do? I've seen threads about them, which is how I knew I could get some help from the nice people on this forum! I had a much better response contacting you folk, than vets and the like! That says a lot about the wonderful people on here and I'm a member for life!

 

[jkcove08]

Rabbits are fun but make sure this is something that you and your daughters really want to take care of. My daughter showed rabbits for 2 years at fair and I admit I kinda pushed her to do it. I wanted her to get the experience but she really didnt enjoy it. We eventually gave most of them away. A couple got away and reproduced around the farm for a while. They are a lot of work but can be great for kids too. Make sure if you are getting a baby bunny to just get one at a time and try to make sure that someone can sex it for you or you will end up with bunnies everywhere. Good luck. Jenn

 

[NewGuineaChooks]

We raise rabbits now. There are lots of rabbits around needing new homes, and if you decide to get one, that's great! But, a warning...there are so many rabbits needing new homes because people seem to get bored of them after a while. I had a couple of pet guinea pigs when I was growing up, and compared to our rabbits now, the guinea pigs were the life of the party! Both rabbits and guinea pigs can be litter box trained, and I think of the two, guinea pigs are more interesting pets. (there are also lots of guinea pigs that people want to rehome, too)

 

[chickbea]

Aaaaaw - bunnies aren't boring! I don't know what I'd do without my tiny little house bunny.
I agree with much of what is said above, however. Make sure you really want one, as domestic buns can live up to ten years (mine is 6 and going strong). With a bit of effort, they can be littertrained reliably. They also like to chew, which is another common reason for them to be left at shelters.

 

[Cheryl]

They can use a cat litter box, are able to fend off cats...and really like to chew electrical wires!!!! We found a french lop hopping around a main road and brought it home...it got along great with the cat and 2 shih tzus but chewed through the stereo and tv wires...bunny found another home soon after that at a nearby farm.

 

[newchickowner]

Actually I was going to ask about the problems they may pose as a house pet and wondered if it would be better as an outdoor pet. I would have them near the coop and lay a wire deep in the ground and cover that with dirt and have it completely enclosed. (this is why my b/f says no for now, the labor and cost) I had a pet rabbit when I was a kid and loved it. My sister was one of those that got bored (but that's a whole other subject!) I took care of both our rabbits. This would be an animal I would have to do much research about before getting though cause I don't know a whole lot. Everything else on my farm are rescues. I take great care and consideration before actually going out and purchasing an animal, plus I want to be the best home it could have. Thanks for your input. oh, and now I have lots of contact info incase I come across another injured animal thanks to your quick responses. Something I've been meaning to do, but you know how it is when you don't need it at the time...................

 

[chickbea]

You can buy tubing at the hardware or aquarium store to cover your electric wires. Just spit them lengthwise and slip them over the wires.
They like to chew on wires because it simulates the natural activity of stripping bark off twigs.