Rabbits!

[tracyjg]

I don't need the abuse. If these doesn't stop I will call authorities. I can't be with you any more sorry.

 

[saltandpepper2]

Anybody else remember this thread? https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1037752/too-many-rabbits-please-help-me @saltandpepper2 - You need to do what makes sense for you and your rabbit. Some females can get cranky as adolescents, but a lot don't. I have dealt with a few "dragon rabbits," and quite a few that were nothing of the sort. I'm not sure whether I have posted this picture on this thread, but here's one that definitely wasn't: That's my "famous rabbit;" for several seasons, she played "Chester" on the series One Tree Hill. She was an unaltered Holland Lop doe, and such a sweetheart, she could spend all day on a strange set surrounded by strange people, and apparently love it. Fantastic animal.

She's lovely! Yes, I think I'll just wait and see how her temperament develops with maturity. Right now she's only 14 weeks, so a lot can change. However, if possible I would prefer not to have to get he spayed, as I checked into prices and it's quite pricy. Lol. However, if I need to I will.

 

[saltandpepper2]

It isn't though, because rabbits are not as "hardy" as dogs and cats.  The hard part for those without extensive experience is knowing when something is serious enough to warrant vet attention.  Ignore something as "nothing" and it could be "lights out" for mr bunny.  I don't rush up for every little observation, but if I don't have sufficient knowledge to know whether it's "nothing" or not, I wouldn't hesitate to go to the vet.  Having said that, I've had no issues with my rabbits to need vet intervention, just the routine stuff.  Touch wood. 

I've been told (by bunny vet) that unspeyed females have a higher incidence of uterine cancer and they recommend it for pets.  Of course that doesn't mean you have to do it if you don't want to and it doesn't mean that the higher incidence means that your bunny will get cancer if left entire.  

The hard part with "internet info" is knowing what's unreliable and unsound and what's not.  A lot of what I believe to be nonsense gets repeated as if it is fact on all forums in relation to all sorts of animals.  Researching everything you read would never get you away from the keyboard 

A TV star rabbit!  I've never "met" one before. 

I'm aware that they're not the "same" in hardiness and resilience, just that common sense can save you a lot of trouble! I am by no means and expert though.

 

[AxolotlLove]

Hi! So in 3 weeks I'm getting 3 rabbits, I'm getting a mini Rex and 2 lops, and I'm putting then all together (all female) in a hutch meant for 3-4 rabbits. They'll have a penned in area outside with a top also. I was just wondering, can the Rex and my 2 lops be safe to live with each other? Or should I get all the same breed?

 

[cassie]

Hi! So in 3 weeks I'm getting 3 rabbits, I'm getting a mini Rex and 2 lops, and I'm putting then all together (all female) in a hutch meant for 3-4 rabbits. They'll have a penned in area outside with a top also. I was just wondering, can the Rex and my 2 lops be safe to live with each other? Or should I get all the same breed?

In my humble opinion, group housing your rabbits is just asking for trouble. Contrary to what many people seem to think, rabbits are not social animals. Your bunnies may get along, but they also may try to tear each other to shreds. The odds of them getting along is better if they have been raised together.

 

[applebutter14]

does any body know what this color is called on my rabbit? he is a dwarf hotot mixed with a broken mini rex.

 

[Bunnylady]

Siamese sable

 

[User395221]

Love that colouring, very pretty.

In answer to my earlier question about headroom for a ramp, the answer to how much room they need is "not much". I've reduced it to around 20-ish centimetres at the narrowest point, and they are fine negotiating it, they come up very "flat" not standing up.

My next question is about placement for their hay. It's in a large wire basket. I want to wall-mount it above their "toilet". Can I mount it higher up, or does it need to be face/eating level when they are sitting there chomping. (I'd like to make use of the vertical space and leave them room to hop easily onto the toilet, would they be happy having to stand up to grab out their hay from the basket?)

 

[tracyjg]

http://rabbit.org/faq-housing/

 

[tracyjg]

http://www.therabbithouse.com/guide_size.asp