Bailey (A 2nd chance at life) - 2009

[sharper]

[align=center]Happy Bunny Day - Hailey says so![/align]

Hailey was in a great mood when she went to play today. She immediately went into binkies and happy hops.

Then it was time to play Hide-In-Seek

"HERE I AM!"

And she loves this cardboard thing that my blender came in when I bought it. She goes in and out of this several times

Then it was time to rub on everything so it's her's

Then it was time to wonder when mom was going to put down the blinky thing and rub her head:

"No, seriously, rub my head"

Well I obviously had to put down the camera when I see a face like that and cuddle for a minute. Then it was time for a bath.

Oh and did I tell you, she loves this thing?

 

[myheart]

Such awesome pictures!!! Hailey is so photogenic!!!

You are so lucky to get the binky shots. I'm never fast enough with the camera, and the bunners don't binky all of the time. So it becomes such a hit or miss on whether or not the stars will ever align for me to get just one binky pic that turns out.

The pics are all so good, that it is difficult to pick just one favorite. I do like the pic of her ears sticking out from the basket. It reminds me of a pic I was taking ofthe dog I had some ten years ago. When the pic was developed (real film) I really took a look at it to see bunny ears that belonged to my Maggie poking out from behind the dog. It made me chuckle a bit....

Keep the great pics coming!!!

myheart

 

[Wabbitdad12]

I hope she gets better! She looks so sweet.

 

[lilbitsmom]

How are the girls today? Especially Bailey? Is the area getting infected like you thought?

I have asked someone about the silvadene cream and she says you have to get a prescription from a vet for that. She thinks it is fairly inexpensive though. Maybe your rabbit savvy vet can get some for you or give your a prescription?!?!?!?!

I would hope he could help you out. That cream is magic!!!!!

Looking forward to hearing how she is doing in her recovery! The latest pictures are wonderful! Great job!

Laura

 

[tonyshuman]

So adorable! Your bunnies are just gorgeous and plush!

 

[sharper]

Bailey is doing really well! The betadine really seems to help keep it clean. It really looks to be clearing up and the swelling is completely gone. It's getting a little crusty or dried in parts, which I think is good.

Both girls have been good. They get separate play times, which is sad. But it's the best for them. Their cages are still side by side, so they get to see each other. They lay down on the side that is next to each other lol so cute! Even when one goes to eat some hay, the other one has to eat some of their hay. So they still get to do everything together.

 

[sharper]

[align=center]Oh yeah, she's spoiled already[/align]

I tell you Bailey has been milking this injury as much as she can. And you know what? I don't mind! She loves to cuddle in my lap on the couch while I watch tv.

And yeah, one side of that blanket is exactly the same color as Bailey. She can camouflage on top of that thing! lol

 

[lilbitsmom]

I'm so glad to hear that it is going better and things have seemed to calm down for you. What a rough start, but you all survived!!! Yahoo!!!

I can't tell you how much Bailey looks like my Sophie! I just love Sophie so much, she is so good and sweet!!

Enjoy those beautiful girls of yours! Love the pictures too!! Have a great Wednesday!

Laura

 

[Becca]

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[Wabbitdad12]

I am really happy she is doing so well. I don't think she looks spoiled at all either!

 

[NZminilops]

Stunning girls, wow, I wish we had rabbits like Hailey and Bailey around here. I'd buy them all!

What do you call Haileys colour? Orange? Red? She's stunning.

 

[Wabbitdad12]

Hmm...I just checked my bunny napping list and these two aren't on it...(adding to list)ah now they are!

 

[sharper]

NZminilops wrote:

Stunning girls, wow, I wish we had rabbits like Hailey and Bailey around here. I'd buy them all!

What do you call Haileys colour? Orange? Red? She's stunning.

I don't know much about official rabbit breed names, but after looking up the official colors, I believe Hailey is a red mini-rex and Bailey is either a castor or chocolate mini-rex (I'm not really sure which one she is)

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

sharper wrote:

NZminilops wrote:

Stunning girls, wow, I wish we had rabbits like Hailey and Bailey around here. I'd buy them all!

What do you call Haileys colour? Orange? Red? She's stunning.

I don't know much about official rabbit breed names, but after looking up the official colors, I believe Hailey is a red mini-rex and Bailey is either a castor or chocolate mini-rex (I'm not really sure which one she is)

My favorite breed and color! :inlove:I want! They are just gorgeous. I have them on my background now, the snuggle pic, so cute and adorable! Please share more of them little cuties!

 

[MissBunnyLover]

Sharper - Your bunnies are sooooooo cute and cudly! I cant wait to blog about Bilo, my mini rex and post pics - my camera is broke so I am getting another one...



I think blogging about rabbits is a great idea!

 

[sharper]

[align=center]Yesterday was moving day[/align]
Hailey & Bailey didn't like it one bit. Bailey calmed down when I gave her some fresh hay. She concentrated on eating more than all the furniture going in the new place. Hailey was freaking out. Food didn't distract her. I couldn't calm her down with my voice or head rubs. She ran from corner to corner of the cage thumping and thrashing around. But a blanket over the cage seemed to calm her down a bit. Later that evening after everything was moved in and we had some quiet time, she came back around.

This morning, she's playing with her toys and is back to her old self. I think she's upset that we don't have the playpen set up yet. With the move, this is 2 days of no time out of the cage. I'm about to set up the playpen and looking forward to seeing a gazillion binkies from her. Yoggies have sweetened the deal.

I'll have to unpack the camera to take more pics

 

[lilbitsmom]

Hi Sharper,

Hoping that you are settling into your new place. How is Bailey's recovery progressing? I've been thinking of her often.

Laura

 

[sharper]

First Day of Play

We have been at our new place for a little over a week now and we love it here. Hailey & Bailey especially love it. Over the week, I've been trying to bunny proof the first floor and still have some cords to keep an eye on. Each got separate play time everyday in the baby gated kitchen. Then I got a little brave and let them run around in the livingroom, just as long as I kept them away from the entertainment center. Hailey loves the livingroom the best. I've never seen such high and crazy binkies out of her. Bailey does some too, but she mostly stays by me for snuggling and luvins.

Bailey's wound has been completely healed for a few days. I can't believe how fast it healed! A couple days ago, I let them run around in the livingroom together. They were just so excited with the big room that they really didn't pay any attention to each other. So it was peaceful.

Yesterday, I baby gated the kitchen and sat down on the floor with them in a smaller space. They smelled each other, walk around each other, run around, and there was no humping from Bailey - I was thrilled about that.

But then Hailey would do weird things like try to bite Bailey's rump or side. It didn't seem violent or mean. I couldn't really tell if it was a playful thing or maybe it really was a bad thing. But I had a spray bottle with me and gave her a spray each time. Bailey would just jump away from her nips and it didn't seem like she was upset. There were a few little binkies and before I knew it, they laid down together side-by-side. A few groomings here and there too. I was soooooo excited! :biggrin2:

Of course, my luck, the batteries in my flash went out last weekend, and I forgot to get some more. So no pics today.

They are still in separate cages because I don't think they are ready. But these supervised play times are very positive!

 

[lilbitsmom]

Hi there! I'm so glad to hear that the move went well and your girls seem to be feeling comfortable.

That is weird the little nipping thing, but I think your attitude about them taking it slow is a good one.

I've once heard someone tell me that often times when two females are removed from an environment that they've lived in for a long time, when they go to the new place they unbond because they don't understand their relationship to each other anymore. It's like they are starting over and they are fighting for dominance.

Maybe that is what is happening with these two girls! IDK

I'm wishing you the best of luck with them and hope that in time they can find their way back to a loving relationship!

LilBitsMom

 

[tonyshuman]

I'm SO glad Bailey's wound has healed. Poor girl!

Lilbits mom may be right in that the move has changed the dominance heirarchy and may be really helpful for getting them to bond. I hope it works out!

The nipping is a pretty common way for bunnies to show dominance and put another bun "in its place". They often nip on the rump to do this--part of why bunnies prefer to be approached/petted from the nose-side. Keep an eye on it, it's not usually playful. You can squirt her with a water bottle to reinforce that it's not ok/distract her from whatever was making her feel like nipping.