HELP!!!!Cold Bunnies??!!!

[sheridan]

I really need help and fast. I moved Furby and Ellie outside yesterday so that they could have a run attached all the time. I went out just now to check on them and they were huddled together shivering. When I went to stroke them they felt colder than normal!! Is this ok? or should I be worried!!!! :?

 

[SunnieBunnie Rabbitry]

How warm/cold is it where you're at?

Could it just be that they "feel" cooler than normal due to cool air? Or do they feel COLD like they would in a winter climate?

If you're concerned, bring them inside and wrap them in a towel. If it's just a general chill, they'll warm up within 10-15 minutes.

~Sunshine

 

[SunnieBunnie Rabbitry]

*Moving this to the Infirmary*



~Sunshine

 

[sheridan]

They just feel cooler. it hard to describe as I have never felt a bunny in winter

It is similar to when I brought them back from being spayed but they are warmer than that. Its just I worry about having them oustide(stupid I know). They were still running about whenI went in to stroke them. Is that ok?

 

[SunnieBunnie Rabbitry]

No, it's not stupid to worry about you rabbits - it's just being cautious and attentive .

I think it just may be from the cooler air making their fur feel cooler to the touch. I wouldn't worry unless you notice any behavioural changes - decreased appetite, not drinking fluids, acting lethargic, etc.

~Sunshine

 

[sheridan]

ok, thanks for that. I will go and double check on them just now to make sure

 

[sheridan]

I took some veggies out for them. They were still cold but started stealing the food from each other. I think from what yu have said, they should be fine:colors:

 

[SunnieBunnie Rabbitry]

I'm happy to hear that.... keep us posted on any changes



~Sunshine

 

[Spring]

They could also not be used to temperature change. I know my girls are very picky about the temperature. If it's even a few degrees hotter or cooler, they're whole personality and behavoir change.

If you want, you could heat up a towell in the drier and give it to them to lie on if your worried about them getting cold .

 

[Jenni]

I 2nd what Spring said. Gretchen is an indoor bunny and is very sensitve to temperature change. They may just need to adjust.