New to rabbits. What advice do you have for a new owner? **Pics included**

[CochinBrahmaLover]

I just wanted to add, a little bit of water rubbed onto his fur until dry then that counts as a bath works if he's a Rex, or has Rex fur (I know many Rex mixes do).

Lovely yard & chicken.

 

[Pharm Girl]

Yes, he's a mini rex. Soft as cotton. So far he seems quite clean. I went to a friends house with a huge rabbit living in a tiny wire bottomed cage and his rear was covered in feces and debris. Made me so sad to see. My guy seems to use his litter box religiously and stays immaculately clean!

 

[Pharm Girl]

Well, today marks my first time dumpster diving. I was driving by a construction area and saw this HUGE cardboard tube sticking out. My first though was what fun that would be for a rabbit. My second thought was no way. I couldn't dumpster dive right in the middle of the town. Then I decided what the heck! Anything for Mr. Frank Bentley.
I had to saw it in half once I got it home, but he's loving exploring his new tunnels. Just like a real rabbit should.




Can you spot the happy bun?

 

[CochinBrahmaLover]

I love dumpster diving. You can get so many free & awesome things. We got a slightly broken though still usable dog crate. It's awesome.

Go look at the free section of craigslist, too.

 

[Sandstorm495]

I'm sure he is happy in his new home. Good idea getting that cardboard tube for him.

 

[sexlings]

He DOES NOT need a heat lamp, let me tell you that much. I mean, if you got the extra money, but he in no way needs it!

To tell if he's sick, see if he's acting different - lethargic, odd poops, peeing on himself, ya know, the usual
Yes, check for fleas & lice & ticks.
I don't see much improvement - maybe try adding toys, though. Like cat balls (the plastic ones with a bell inside), wood (like parrot toys) Etc.
Carrots are sugary, that's the issue. Otherwise they're fine. But our rabbit likes celery, & broccoli a lot. A quick google search should give you a good list, here's one anyways
Grass (without any chemicals)
Celery (strings removed)
Alfalfa sprouts
Carrots and carrot tops
Herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, mint)
Bok choy
Dandelion flowers and leaves (untreated)
Kale
Radish tops and sprouts
Broccoli (mostly stems and leaves)
Pears
Blueberries
Grapes (no seeds)
Raisins
Banana
Apple (no core and seeds)
Plums
Raspberries
Strawberries
foods to avoid :
Green beans
Potatoes
Beets
Avocado
Cabbage
Sweet potato
Corn
Onion
Rhubarb
Cereals
Crackers

Here's the website, it lists more
http://allaboutbunnies.homestead.com/Things-bunnies-can-and-can-t-eat.html

Avoid House Rabbit Society. Imagine a place where people own pet chickens, & think its awful for you to eat chicken, (but ok to ear any other type of meat, even if its factory raised and lived in horrible conditions), feed chicken to your pets or breed chicken. Same thing, only for rabbits. Yeah. Don't go there, & don't join the site. That's what I wish I knew!

Ill get some pics of my hutches, though I breed for meat so they might be considered small. Mine are played with all that much, but I'm going to move the, to a colony setting so They'll be happier.
Very pretty rabbit you've got there, btw. We have 2 Rex mixes, though only one has Rex fur. She's due to have her first litter soon, too, yay.

wow that was real help thx

 

[chiklee]

I love dumpster diving. You can get so many free & awesome things. We got a slightly broken though still usable dog crate. It's awesome.

Go look at the free section of craigslist, too.

I love dumpster diving I found a old jar once sold it for 75 buck on e bay was worth my search . Its great . Still looking for the big treasure .