Granny's gone and done it again

Gd's 2 dogs disappeared about 3 weeks after we brought them here. DD said they probably roa.ed off & didn't know how to get back. At least they were together. GD stillooks for them everywhere we go. Sad

That's so sad. DD would ask when Gunner was going to stop being a forest dog, even years after the fact.

Have you considered fencing?

We have a fence, but they dug out under the gate. We have a tool box to put in front of the gate, and that worked for a bit but then they dug off to the side. It's easier to just go out with them, or only leave them a few minutes.
 
We can't let dogs run loose here. They would be killed on the road or taken by someone. Only dogs at the pound are chi and pit mixes.

The camp is 120 acres, but the property line is just in front of the house. One neighbor has open fields, so that's fine. The others are a little more particular. The pups usually stay on the property.
 
The camp is 120 acres, but the property line is just in front of the house. One neighbor has open fields, so that's fine. The others are a little more particular. The pups usually stay on the property.
That's nice, plenty of room to run.
We live by a very busy road.
 
What do you guys think the best rabbit breeds would be for the camp farm? Anything heat tolerant and friendly/docile? I had a dwarf holland lop as a kid (that's what they said she was) and she was fine until she wasn't. Got very mean. We took her to a bunny place called "Hoppy Acres."
Limited experience here, but I think size and sex are more important than breed. Larger rabbits generally seem more laid back, while the smaller rabbits can be sort of skittery. Have had better pets with males, females can get grouchy, but you can't keep adult males together easily. Of course individual temperaments vary, so I would look for adults that are unafraid and show interest in people, regardless of breed. Humane society and other animal shelters are good places to look. A bonded pair would be best. They can be neutered too.

rabbits live 10 yr ??
Our house bun is a mini rex. He's a sweet boy, but doesn't enjoy being handled. Chicory is over 8 yrs now and doing great.

How about Dutch rabbits?
Never met a Dutch bunny I didn't like. That was the first rabbit I ever got to pet. The little girl that lived across the road from us had a black and white one and we would play with it. I was only 3, but I remember.

Flemish giant.
I loved our Flemish, very much like a dog and he liked being pet. They are not heat tolerant though, and cannot be kept on wire. If they are scared or angry, they could hurt a child. The mama of our Sherman (the Tank) apparently fought off a raccoon defending her litter. Sherm was one of that litter.


They're back! :yesss:
Now you can sleep!
 
One last word about rabbits... they HATE having their noses touched. Teach the kids to avoid those cute noses when they are petting the rabbits. Chicory does like scritches around the base of his ears and sometimes on his cheeks, but beware the nose!! :bun

Best to feed unlimited grass hay (Timothy is good) and limit the pellets to one or two small meals a day. Limit fruits and veggies... there's nothing sadder than a fat rabbit.
 
Limited experience here, but I think size and sex are more important than breed. Larger rabbits generally seem more laid back, while the smaller rabbits can be sort of skittery. Have had better pets with males, females can get grouchy, but you can't keep adult males together easily. Of course individual temperaments vary, so I would look for adults that are unafraid and show interest in people, regardless of breed. Humane society and other animal shelters are good places to look. A bonded pair would be best. They can be neutered too.


Our house bun is a mini rex. He's a sweet boy, but doesn't enjoy being handled. Chicory is over 8 yrs now and doing great.


Never met a Dutch bunny I didn't like. That was the first rabbit I ever got to pet. The little girl that lived across the road from us had a black and white one and we would play with it. I was only 3, but I remember.


I loved our Flemish, very much like a dog and he liked being pet. They are not heat tolerant though, and cannot be kept on wire. If they are scared or angry, they could hurt a child. The mama of our Sherman (the Tank) apparently fought off a raccoon defending her litter. Sherm was one of that litter.



Now you can sleep!

The closest rabbit rescues are Houston or Baton Rouge, both about a 3hr drive. But check these boys out! The rescue "breaks" them before they leave. :yesss:
https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/38758909
 
$50 a rabbit! The neuter would be nice if you were mixing genders and not wanting babies but my goodness they are escape artists too?

I personally would look for a weaned baby so you could work with it. I’ve bought adults before and they can be feral if not handled enough. Not to mention behavior problems (biting, shaking doors, throwing food dishes and barbering)
 

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