I want to extend my gratitude!

[erinb_86]

Ijust want to thank you guys for helpingme out with all my silly newbie questions! Right after work I ran tothe dollar store (oh good old dollar store) and bought two hundred andsome of those zip ties, and yes right when I got home I started tobuild the cage. Do those things ever work!!! What would I do withoutyou guys!! I hope you all know how knowledgable and kind you are.....Ithink bunny lovers have a special gene which allows them to be soconsiderate. I will be sure to keep you guys posted on the cage andhopefully soon, the bunny. I talked to a woman who had an ad in thebargain Finder and she was so nice and said she would call latertonight and she would offer to bring a couple of different breeds (lopsand rexs and one hotot I think)to my house so I could see what theylook like and see how they interact with me and my roomie and myapartment! I am soooo excited! I guess what I wanted to ask to is whatshould I be looking for in a baby bunny...are there any tell tale signsthat show I shouldn't get that rabbit? I was thinking that I wanted alop because I love their cute little fat cheeks and their overall sizebut is that a good choice? Well any advice would be greatly appreciatedand I will for sure keep you all posted! Thanks again for all yourhelp!!!~Erin~

 

[MyBabyBunnies]

Well seeing as how I have a new baby and havehad a number of problems with him, I would suggest getting a rabbitaround 12 weeks of age because most hereditary problems should bepresent by that time. Check the teeth to make sure they are alligned,check in the ears for any scabs or red marks which could indicatemites. Check the eyes and nose for any discharge. Look through the hairto see if there is any scabs or dander -- they could mean mites andthen you would have to get it treated for that.

Ask the breeder about any history of health problems in the babies parents.

Generally speaking, males are friendlier, but that doesn't meanalways.I would suggest a Holland Lop as a first time bunnybecause they are so friendly and loving as my little guy has shown me.

Be prepared, getting a baby bunny means you will probably have to dealwith the teen stage. It can last anywhere for a few months to a yearstime. It's a stage that starts somewhere between 6 months and a yearwhere the rabbit has raging hormones and can be quite mean. They tendto bite, attack, be moody, etc. If you're not prepared for that, thenmy suggestion is to get an adult rabbit.

Personality in babies do change with time. They may not be the same love bug they were as a baby after the teen stage.

 

Hi Erin b ,

Quick note and mantra I live byand fall over sometimes "" the onlystupid question is the onenever asked " If we haverepeated answers numerous timeswe can and sometimes referpeople to the links , which saves us timeand we can help more people that way .

We have all had some or most ofthe experiences new bunny owners gothrough and can help with justabout any thing going ,

Welcome to the Forum and I amglad you have been able tofind helpfull information you need .

 

[bluebird]

the baby should be at least 8 weeks old.Checkfor matted paws,eye discharge.poop stuck to its fur around the butt.youshould not be able to feel its spine or hip bones.usually lops aregreat pets, occaisionally i have seen some that were hyper or mean.iprefer to see both parents .if the parents arent friendly and tame idont want the babies.bluebird

 

[Stephanie]

As far as breeds go, I have a Holland Lop and Mini Rex (and a third that it is a mix of the two breeds).

My Lop is so laid back and chill, so affectionate and loving. My Rex isvery energetic, loves to run around and is our inquisitive rabbit.Granted, the Lop is five and the Rex is only one and a half, so theirenergy levels are much different.

What I'm saying is, both breeds are great. Your heart will tell you when you see them.

 

[naturestee]

I would recommend going to the breeder's placeinstead. Ask to look at the parents and the siblings of therabbits you are looking at. If the breeder does not take goodcare of her rabbits (ill, skinny, dirty, bad temperament) do not getany rabbits from her. Everyone else offered good advice onwhat to look for in the rabbit.