Calling All Rabbit Nutters

[HumbleAmerican]

Well I already have people that are wanting to take them in a couple weeks! Just need to find out the genders. When and how do you do that?

4-6 weeks to tell genders. If you are practiced at it, 3-4 is pretty safe. Its hard to describe, but you hold them on their backs and pull the tail toward their backs to expose the parts in question. I hold them in my right arm and use my right hand to pull the tail to get that area to stretch. Using my left thumb and forefinger I press down like I am going to pinch their genitalia. Gently press and stretch (opposite of pinch.... I guess) you will see the genitalia pooch out. Males will have a tube with a round opening. Females will have a slit that never protrudes. Give this a try at 4 weeks, and again at 6. You will see MUCH easier identification in just 2 weeks. Babies can be weaned at 4 weeks if needed but 5-6 is much better for them. Gradually remove the litter from momma so her milk supply dwindles with work load. I wean in quarters... I pull 2 minimum, then depending on litter size split remaining into 3 groups. Leaving a single with momma for last if an odd number. (My current doe's litter is 11..... I will pull 3, then 3,3,2) I wait 3 days between pulling groups. if she had 7... I'd pull 2, 2, 2,1. For litter sizes 4 or less you have to pull in 3 groups. 2 first is the main thing to remember. They keep each other company and use each other for warmth.


Good luck. Baby bunnies are awesome!!!

 

[TJAnonymous]

What pellets do you give him?

50# bag of rabbit pellets I buy from the feed store. I think they are Timothy but I am not home right now so I will have to confirm later

 

[Everose]

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I have their rabbits! My boy Peeves comes from their line.

 

[ColtHandorf]

I have their rabbits! My boy Peeves comes from their line.

Their little heads are soooo dumb. I can't have rabbits. Because then I sing that little song about Peter Cottontail bopping field mice on the head, and I boop/poke their little heads between their ears constantly.

 

[Everose]

Their little heads are soooo dumb. I can't have rabbits. Because then I sing that little song about Peter Cottontail bopping field mice on the head, and I boop/poke their little heads between their ears constantly.

One free boop/poke.

 

[ColtHandorf]

One free boop/poke.
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[HappyClucker7]

I've made a rather sad discovery today. Chumly seems to be blind, or at least almost blind.
I've been noticing some strange behavior since we got him several months ago, but it was mostly just little things. Now, especially in the last 2 months or so, those behaviors have gotten worse.
He has trouble finding his food bowl unless I set it down right in front of him.
When we brought him downstairs (he lives in my bedroom) to try to make friends with Chili, he would constantly stay by the walls, and he was just really scared of all of his surroundings.
He will also never walk through open doorways.
Today, when I gave him his morning vegetables, he looked at the bowl, but he didn't see it. He followed me instead. As I said, he's always had trouble finding his bowl. But it had never been that bad. That's when I realized there might be something wrong with his vision. So, I picked him up and waved my hand in front of his eyes. He didn't blink at all.
I looked up how to tell if a rabbit is blind, and all the things he's been doing fit with the symptoms. I also read that walking slower, which he does, is a sign. He also touches everything with his nose, which blind rabbits do too.
It makes me really sad that he can't see anymore. But he seems to be managing okay. I just have to be more conscious about what I do around him. I'm also going to be keeping him as a single bunny, because I think moving downstairs and being with Chili, who is very energetic and crazy, will be too much for him.

 

[Fishychix]

I've made a rather sad discovery today. Chumly seems to be blind, or at least almost blind.
I've been noticing some strange behavior since we got him several months ago, but it was mostly just little things. Now, especially in the last 2 months or so, those behaviors have gotten worse.
He has trouble finding his food bowl unless I set it down right in front of him.
When we brought him downstairs (he lives in my bedroom) to try to make friends with Chili, he would constantly stay by the walls, and he was just really scared of all of his surroundings.
He will also never walk through open doorways.
Today, when I gave him his morning vegetables, he looked at the bowl, but he didn't see it. He followed me instead. As I said, he's always had trouble finding his bowl. But it had never been that bad. That's when I realized there might be something wrong with his vision. So, I picked him up and waved my hand in front of his eyes. He didn't blink at all.
I looked up how to tell if a rabbit is blind, and all the things he's been doing fit with the symptoms. I also read that walking slower, which he does, is a sign. He also touches everything with his nose, which blind rabbits do too.
It makes me really sad that he can't see anymore. But he seems to be managing okay. I just have to be more conscious about what I do around him. I'm also going to be keeping him as a single bunny, because I think moving downstairs and being with Chili, who is very energetic and crazy, will be too much for him.

Sorry to hear that, but it sounds like hes in good hands

 

[HappyClucker7]

Sorry to hear that, but it sounds like hes in good hands

Thank you!

 

[ColtHandorf]

I've made a rather sad discovery today. Chumly seems to be blind, or at least almost blind.
I've been noticing some strange behavior since we got him several months ago, but it was mostly just little things. Now, especially in the last 2 months or so, those behaviors have gotten worse.
He has trouble finding his food bowl unless I set it down right in front of him.
When we brought him downstairs (he lives in my bedroom) to try to make friends with Chili, he would constantly stay by the walls, and he was just really scared of all of his surroundings.
He will also never walk through open doorways.
Today, when I gave him his morning vegetables, he looked at the bowl, but he didn't see it. He followed me instead. As I said, he's always had trouble finding his bowl. But it had never been that bad. That's when I realized there might be something wrong with his vision. So, I picked him up and waved my hand in front of his eyes. He didn't blink at all.
I looked up how to tell if a rabbit is blind, and all the things he's been doing fit with the symptoms. I also read that walking slower, which he does, is a sign. He also touches everything with his nose, which blind rabbits do too.
It makes me really sad that he can't see anymore. But he seems to be managing okay. I just have to be more conscious about what I do around him. I'm also going to be keeping him as a single bunny, because I think moving downstairs and being with Chili, who is very energetic and crazy, will be too much for him.

Good decision to keep him alone. You could be in a room with her where they could interact through wire, but Chili in the same space would probably stress him out. Just keep all of his stuff in the same place, and it should help him with food and water. I've had a couple of blind hens that did just fine that way.