Hi!

[GGJohnson]

So, I have 2 rabbits. A male who lives outside with our 6 ducks, and a female who lives in my son's room. We also have a yellow lab, cockatiel, lovebird, and 3 box turtles rescued from in the road (somehow we ended up with a male, female, and baby within 2 weeks of each other). The outside rabbit is in a large (I think 12'x15') pen that has the chicken wire all the way around, a large dog kennel, then his house on top of that with a balcony roof so he actually has a 3 story home where he can get away from the ducks and lay out in the shade. When he's bored he herds the ducks around the pen (they were free range until they ate everything in our garden in a matter of minutes). They also eat together and he just blends right in. He's an adult though we're not sure how old. I took my son to meet another rabbit that was having babies but he fell in love with Hopper and probably saved him from becoming dinner!

Cookie came to us last week. She's a beauty and has been pamered in her short 3-4 years of life. A lady that works with my friend gave her to me after her daughter decided she didn't want to take care of her anymore. She is very fat and has had regular baths (a nice change from the mat I had to cut off Hopper that went all the way across his bootywhen we first brought him home).

I believe we're going to have Hopper neutered so that I can house the 2 together, or at least give Cookie outside time and not have to put Hopper up every time. Budget wise I can only afford to have 1 of them spayed/neutered and I would rather it be the male. That way if we were to get another rabbit in the future I wouldn't have to worry about babies or fighting. I'm really hoping the 30 seconds Hopper and Cookie met when I moved her cages did not result in pregnancy. If it did, however, we will work that out. I should have known better but it was feeding time so he ignored her all but just a few seconds as I was coming back inside to pick Cookie up.

Anyway, its been a while since I had multiple rabbits so I'll probably have some questions. I already posted 1 about Cookie and her extra bit of Dewlap in another forum.

Thanks for adding me!

 

[agnesthelion]

Welcome!

 

[melbaby80]

Welcome! Careful with baths, they're not recommended for bunnies at all. It really stresses them out. Unscented baby wipes can get rid of dirt and smell, as for mats, the best thing is to cut or sheer their fur.

 

[GGJohnson]

Thanks. I have no intention of giving her a bath, ever. She has a brush that I will use like once a week. She's really shedding right now which is probably related to the weather and stress from moving to a new home. Actually, I should probably bring the male in too. Its been REALLY hot here. He just loves his big cage so much and he'll be in a much smaller one in the house because of the dog that's determined to make them both lunch. She's finding a new home SOON but in the mean time she's family and I make time for each animal daily. Ducks and male rabbit 1st thing in the mornign with feeding, then the birds, then the dog. Then again when I get home from work in about the same order followed by making sure the inside turtle is eating and letting the inside bunny have some free space time (my son's floor) while the dog plays outside.

 

[ZRabbits]

Hi

Have multiple rabbits too. I'm up to 6. They are such a blast to have and all have their individual personalities.

Look forward to hearing more of Hopper and Cookie.

K

 

[Wabbitdad12]

Welcometo Rabbits Online, my name is Dave and I am a moderator on the forum. So if I can be of any help please let me know. This is a terrific website for rabbits and their slaves, not only is it very active but also friendly. I am so glad you’re here and I know you will enjoy it.

Hopefuly, your bunny will never get sick,if you everhave a sick bunny, please post in The Infirmary and include your rabbit's age, breed and health history as well diet and output details leading up to the problem.

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*For reference the Library section

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*Now all the bunny’s like talk to each other when we mere slaves aren’t around in the Bunny Chat is the spot to be.

*The House Rabbit Society has a lot of good information on what veggies are safe for bunny’s, etc.

*Here is a link to learn what your furry master is trying to say to you How to Understand Your Bunny's Language

The Let Your Hare Down section is for anything non-bunny related.

Here is a link tothat will help you and your bunny to connect, How to Bond with Your Bunny.

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