Calling All Rabbit Nutters

[Painted Calls]

Nope. I've never touched a rabbit.

Is it as soft like a chinchilla? I used to care for one named BB. Softest thing in the world.

Yes. A Rex feels just like a chinchilla.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Yes. A Rex feels just like a chinchilla.

 

[Fishychix]

I just found this thread and am reading and adding my 2¢ here and there
I really, really like these for my bunnies. I have the metal ones with 1.5 liter bottles. American Blues are a large breed and therefor drink a LOT. I like the “regular” rabbit waterers, but feel like they cant get as much water as they may want. I keep mine outside. In the winter they get water bowls that I exchange a couple times a day as the temps drop. With our indoor rabbit, there was no issue with using the regular water bottles. Very often people do hang them too low and that does cause issues, just watch your bunny and adjust things as necessary.
Inside the house you dont really want bedding everywhere, mainly just in the litter box. If you can, buy a bale of hay from a farmer. It is MUCH cheaper. The quail will love some too. Mine had a blast when i gave them some. It was too cute

 

[BantyChooks]

Yes. A Rex feels just like a chinchilla.

x2
I've had both.

 

[Fishychix]

Niven has this water dish in her crate. You can get the same style in stainless steel if you are worried about chewing. She also has a tiny steel doggie dish for water in her corner of the living room.

https://www.chewy.com/ware-slide-n-lock-small-animal-bowl/dp/128627

I like those!

 

[BantyChooks]

My last rabbit was a gorgeous red-eyed mini rex. I miss her.

 

[CSAchook]

I like those!

I just bought a second one for my dad to use in his chicken quarantine cage

 

[SilkieChicken123]

I'm ready for him to be a free ranger.
He's ridiculous.

Just saw this!

Have fun with the little guy!! Did you decide on a name?

 

[Everose]

I believe normal fur has a shorter undercoat with longer guard hairs. But rex fur causes all the fur to be the same length, resulting in a softer feel.

100% correct. The longer rougher hairs are "guard hairs" the shorter hairs and the guard hairs are the same length on a rex because of a mutation. They're plushy not furry, makes a huge difference once you've felt one.

 

[Everose]

Here's a quick comparison pic. My blue Netherlands Dwarf on top with the standard pokey guard hairs. My blue standard rex on bottom with a plush and velvety coat.