3 bunns about to be rescued

[Bunn_Bunn]

Greetings everyBunny - wanted to check in after almost half a year as I decided to rescue 3 Bunns from a kill shelter who kills animals inhumanely and shouldn't be "in business". I live in California. Found a lady in WY (Casper) who wants them since she has a backyard bunny sanctuary and about 12 bunnies that hop around freely and are very well taken care of. A very experienced lady, Jude, who has a lot of bunnies in her own rescue operation taught me that bunnies should be kept indoors due to soil bacteria, parasites, flies, predators etc. so this scared me a bit because I was so happy to send the bunnies over to WY and was working out the logistics. I guess I will have the bunnies here for a couple of weeks while they take their Panacur and pain medication after neutering/spaying procedures. Feeling a bit sad because I really only want the best for the bunnies. Her house is nice and clean and will have my husband go help deliver the bunns. If all goes well, there will be no need to return them, but if it doesn't...then I am going to have to look for loving families for them. I am very protective of my fur babies. I would appreciate any suggestions, ideas that come to mind. Thank you folks!
(Pic of the bunnies attached).
PS I already have 3 bunnies so keeping the other 3 would mean 6 total which is pretty close to impossible.

 

[JBun]

There's nothing wrong with keeping pet rabbits outdoors if there aren't dangerous temperature extremes, they have a good set up that protects them from the elements, they have a bonded companion (done properly), are regularly and properly monitored for health issues, and they have the proper vaccinations where needed.

In fact in the UK and Europe, it's common to keep pet rabbits outdoors. It's just here in the US that there seems to be a push to only keep pet rabbits indoors.

www.therabbithouse.com/outdoor/outdoor-rabbit-housing.asp

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/outdoor-housing/

But I can see the necessity of keeping indoors in some locations that have temperature extremes like very hot summers or very cold winters. But areas with average weather conditions, I can't see a problem with it, provided there's provision to protect the rabbits if there are days or times when the weather is too hot or too cold for them to be safe outside.

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Hot_weather_concerns

https://www.saveafluff.co.uk/rabbit-info/winter-care-for-rabbits

https://bunnylady.com/rabbits-in-winter/

The one good thing about having pet rabbits indoors, is they get more interaction with people. Which is the best option in my opinion, when someone has only a few rabbits just to have as pets (as opposed to someone caring for multiple rabbits, such as a rescue). It's much more enjoyable to have your pet rabbits around inside, so you can interact with them regularly. Provided you have a rabbit proof set up.

But this person is caring for multiple rescues it sounds like, so having them outdoors doesn't seem unusual to me.

I applaud you for taking these rabbits in, caring for them, and now trying to place them in a good home. Six rabbits can be a challenge, especially if they're kept separately or in pairs. If keeping them is still something you're considering, the easiest way is usually as one big group.

Having been in a similar spot with a mom and her grown babies. Caring for them individually is much more time consuming. Once I was able to get mine all fixed and bonded together in a group, it was so much easier. Two big litter boxes and one dish to share. It wasn't really too much more bother caring for 6 as a group, than it was caring for 2 in a bonded pair.

The only issues are if you have a particular rabbit that isn't a compatible personality with the group and can't be bonded. And also having the increased costs of care and vet bills.

 

[Bunn_Bunn]

There's nothing wrong with keeping pet rabbits outdoors if there aren't dangerous temperature extremes, they have a good set up that protects them from the elements, they have a bonded companion (done properly), are regularly and properly monitored for health issues, and they have the proper vaccinations where needed.

In fact in the UK and Europe, it's common to keep pet rabbits outdoors. It's just here in the US that there seems to be a push to only keep pet rabbits indoors.

www.therabbithouse.com/outdoor/outdoor-rabbit-housing.asp

https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/outdoor-housing/

But I can see the necessity of keeping indoors in some locations that have temperature extremes like very hot summers or very cold winters. But areas with average weather conditions, I can't see a problem with it, provided there's provision to protect the rabbits if there are days or times when the weather is too hot or too cold for them to be safe outside.

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Hot_weather_concerns

https://www.saveafluff.co.uk/rabbit-info/winter-care-for-rabbits

https://bunnylady.com/rabbits-in-winter/

The one good thing about having pet rabbits indoors, is they get more interaction with people. Which is the best option in my opinion, when someone has only a few rabbits just to have as pets (as opposed to someone caring for multiple rabbits, such as a rescue). It's much more enjoyable to have your pet rabbits around inside, so you can interact with them regularly. Provided you have a rabbit proof set up.

But this person is caring for multiple rescues it sounds like, so having them outdoors doesn't seem unusual to me.

I applaud you for taking these rabbits in, caring for them, and now trying to place them in a good home. Six rabbits can be a challenge, especially if they're kept separately or in pairs. If keeping them is still something you're considering, the easiest way is usually as one big group.

Having been in a similar spot with a mom and her grown babies. Caring for them individually is much more time consuming. Once I was able to get mine all fixed and bonded together in a group, it was so much easier. Two big litter boxes and one dish to share. It wasn't really too much more bother caring for 6 as a group, than it was caring for 2 in a bonded pair.

The only issues are if you have a particular rabbit that isn't a compatible personality with the group and can't be bonded. And also having the increased costs of care and vet bills.

Thank you very much for the wonderful reply. I got the bigger picture and I am happy it's all clearer now. This lady's bunns however go out in the snow, apparently they love snow. Extreme temperatures in Casper WY only occur 2 weeks a year. She also mentioned she keeps bunnies that are not neutered in the barn in separate spaces which made me cringe a little. The SEAACA kill shelter is horrendous as they were not feeding the bunnies I adopted yesterday and they didn't have any water int heir cages. I hate what they did, charged full price, no neuter and no vaccine. Anyway. I would love to see them bond they are magnificent little babies. One is 5 lbs, another is 4 lbs, the smallest one, I named him Yeti - looks like a snowman all puffy, but he doesn't even weigh 2 lbs. Two appear to have been previously bonded, or at least partially. I appreciate your kind assistance and look forward to placing these buns in a loving family setup, they have been through a lot. My appreciation goes out to all of you who support this group. Much love and many, many blessings, everyone. Take care.

 

[FantasyFanVII]

Make sure they get their RHDV2 vaccines. The virus has been found in Wyoming. Although, I'm not sure if it's been in Casper specifically.

 

[Bunn_Bunn]

Make sure they get their RHDV2 vaccines. The virus has been found in Wyoming. Although, I'm not sure if it's been in Casper specifically.

Going to the vet this coming week for vaccines