The Bunny Chat Thread - For Bunny Owners

[Skye'sDucks]

How do y'all store your hay? I've seen a lot of people keep it in a tall garbage bin but haven't seen any other ways to store it.

We keep the hay in a plastic bin, just like fortcluck said. It has a lid and we put it in our garage.

 

[WhoDatChick]

I would treat your bunny, the way you would treat any mite infestation.

I’ve never had them ....

 

[WhoDatChick]

Dont bathe her!! Never bathe rabbits, they'll get hypothermia, and can go into shock and die.
Is this your first rabbit?
You can use a flea comb to help get some out. Go down her back, not up it.
And yes, it can transfer to other animals.

So my chickens can catch this!?! I feel like they are crawling on me!
Can you see them on the bunny? She has some sores that are flaky.. and she scratches a lot.. but we can’t see anything else.. If it’s anything I’d rather it be fleas as I can treat that easily... but we do not see fleas either.. could it be allergies? And yes, first bunny...

 

[WhoDatChick]

People say Ivermectin... how much would I give a tiny bunny? And is there not some kind of spray or powder?

 

[EverythingDucks]

So my chickens can catch this!?! I feel like they are crawling on me!
Can you see them on the bunny? She has some sores that are flaky.. and she scratches a lot.. but we can’t see anything else.. If it’s anything I’d rather it be fleas as I can treat that easily... but we do not see fleas either.. could it be allergies? And yes, first bunny...

Okay, do you have a dog flea comb? If so, comb her with it. Rabbits should be groomed regularly anyways. If you see anything (they'll be tiny) then continue do use it. You can also use the ivermectin of course.
Where/how are you housing her? Do you have all the supplies for her?

People say Ivermectin... how much would I give a tiny bunny? And is there not some kind of spray or powder?

Here's what this website said

from 0.2–2.1 mg/kg SQ q 11 days x 3 or 0.6–2.7 mg/kg PO q 10 days x 3.

I've never dealt with mites so this is just based off the research that I've done. I hope it helps though

 

[WhoDatChick]

Okay, do you have a dog flea comb? If so, comb her with it. Rabbits should be groomed regularly anyways. If you see anything (they'll be tiny) then continue do use it. You can also use the ivermectin of course.
Where/how are you housing her? Do you have all the supplies for her?


Here's what this website said

from 0.2–2.1 mg/kg SQ q 11 days x 3 or 0.6–2.7 mg/kg PO q 10 days x 3.

I've never dealt with mites so this is just based off the research that I've done. I hope it helps though

Okay.. thank you so much! And yes, she is set up like a queen.. and I just ordered her a covered play pen... Jelly Bean!

 

[WhoDatChick]

Okay, do you have a dog flea comb? If so, comb her with it. Rabbits should be groomed regularly anyways. If you see anything (they'll be tiny) then continue do use it. You can also use the ivermectin of course.
Where/how are you housing her? Do you have all the supplies for her?


Here's what this website said

from 0.2–2.1 mg/kg SQ q 11 days x 3 or 0.6–2.7 mg/kg PO q 10 days x 3.

I've never dealt with mites so this is just based off the research that I've done. I hope it helps though

Oh, and I do not have a flea comb...

 

[EverythingDucks]

Okay.. thank you so much! And yes, she is set up like a queen.. and I just ordered her a covered play pen... Jelly Bean! View attachment 2316129View attachment 2316130

Ong what a cute pie!!! What breed is she, netherland dwarf?

Do you keep her inside?

 

[WhoDatChick]

Ong what a cute pie!!! What breed is she, netherland dwarf?

Do you keep her inside?

Not sure of the breed but a dwarf of some kind... you would probably be able to tell me
And yes, indoors....

 

[Birdie mom]

i have updates on Lilly my doe. so she was due to give birth today BUT go figure, she was never pregnant to begin with . so i put Buck and Lilly back together but they didn't do anything, they just snuggle up together and doze... what is going on?