The Bunny Chat Thread - For Bunny Owners

[Birdie mom]

Ok. So I found a small wound (4 millimetres wide, 2 deep) on my new bunny, Clementine's back. No idea how it happened, I just got her. My only idea is I was trying to see how she and Mochi, another baby, did together, but I was watching them. Anyways, I put some Betadine spray on the wound. I'm worried she might lick it. It is under her fur though, help!

i think that will work, but idk.

 

[Birdie mom]

i got my rabbits from craigslist.

 

[Three Little Bunnies]

Where did y'all get your rabbits from?

I got Shadoe from a breeder when she was four months old.
Bolt came from someone who just didn't want a bunny anymore.
Eeyore came from someone who couldn't keep a bunny through the winter.
Anastasia came from a 4-H person at the fair.

 

[Three Little Bunnies]

One section I don't know a whole lot on for my article is what work to expect on a weekly basis. What are y'alls weekly rabbit routines (cleaning, feeding, playtime, ect)?

I feed in the morning when I wake up (around 730) and at 6 in the afternoon. Bunnies can play in the early morning or at night, occasionally with the chickens, cleaning is once a week. Water and hay are constant.

 

[Three Little Bunnies]

Thabks for the info! This really helps.

How often do you have to clip nails?

I clip nails once a month or so. They become vicious weapons after that.

 

[drstratton]

Hi everyone! I'm going to introduce myself & my rabbits and then, I will read through the thread!
My name is Rene'...I have a breeding Trio of meat rabbits. 1 NZ Buck...his name is Buck...I couldn't resist... 1 NZ Doe...her name is Daphne & a NZ mixed? Doe named Chloe! We also have a flock of 23 chickens!

This was from their first day together! A friend gave Chloe to us and then I bought the 2 NZ.
Buck, Chloe & Daphne

Buck

He's grown quite a bit since the above pictures!

Daphne

I love Daphne's markings!

Chloe

Their Homes! The hutch on the left is the one we built over 20 years ago for our children's pet rabbits. We built the one on the right this year, that is Daphne's home!

This is a picture of the rabbit tractor we built!

My flock...these were taken on Saturday, their first day in the new enclosed free range pen that we built for them!

 

[jnicholes]

I went outside to say hi to Sophia. All she did was lift an ear as if to say, "I heard ya. Let me rest."

 

[black_cat]

Hello rabbit peoples! Two of my friends have rabbits and they are adorable. I don't think that I'll be getting one any time soon, but have some questions anyway because I like to plan ahead:
-How much space do rabbits need?
-What are the basic requirements for in their space?
- Is it recommended to have them indoors or outdoors? What kind of maintenance do they need?
-If I'm not interested in breeding them, what type would I get?
-Are you able to have a rabbit if you also have a cat?
I don't need answers to these, but if people don't mind it would be super helpful! Otherwise I won't intrude on your wonderful rabbit thread. Thank you!

 

[drstratton]

I just sexed them myself. Both are female!!!! I even triple checked! So I should be fine keeping them together. I can post pics if you want me to though. No male parts came out and both look to have female parts.

I'm glad they are both females! Just a word of warning, females can fight...so you might not be able to keep them together...they might be okay, just be prepared that you might have to separate them down the road!

 

[FortCluck]

I'm glad they are both females! Just a word of warning, females can fight...so you might not be able to keep them together...they might be okay, just be prepared that you might have to separate them down the road!

They get along right now for the most part. They’re very sweet.