Money Saving Tips

[BrittsBunny]

slavetoabunny wrote:

BrittsBunny wrote:

Also, I will look into getting a grate...are they easy to cut so that I can fit it to the size of my cage? !

The grating material is very easy to cut. You can do it with a pair of kitchen shears.

Oh good deal! Now about how often do you need to replace it?

 

[slavetoabunny]

BrittsBunny wrote:

slavetoabunny wrote:

BrittsBunny wrote:

Also, I will look into getting a grate...are they easy to cut so that I can fit it to the size of my cage? !

The grating material is very easy to cut. You can do it with a pair of kitchen shears.

Oh good deal! Now about how often do you need to replace it?

Practically never. You just clean it along with the litter box. When I vinegar the litter box, I soak the grate at the same time.

 

[BrittsBunny]

slavetoabunny wrote:

BrittsBunny wrote:

slavetoabunny wrote:

BrittsBunny wrote:

Also, I will look into getting a grate...are they easy to cut so that I can fit it to the size of my cage? !

The grating material is very easy to cut. You can do it with a pair of kitchen shears.

Oh good deal! Now about how often do you need to replace it?

Practically never. You just clean it along with the litter box. When I vinegar the litter box, I soak the grate at the same time.

Alrighty then! Thanks!

 

[missyscove]

The digestive system of a horse is actually very similar to that of a rabbit. You'll find that most things that are safe for horses will be safe for bunnies too, with the obvious size differences taken into account. And, to be honest, horses are very sensitive from a digestive and toxicology point of view. We spent the first two weeks of my comparative nutrition class basically learning about the different ways you could accidentally kill your horse. Additionally, rabbits are selective feeders, meaning their small size allows them to pick and choose the best and leave the not so good behind - that's why a lot of buns are picky about their hay and will pick out the better pieces and leave the ones they don't want behind.

 

[BrittsBunny]

missyscove wrote:

The digestive system of a horse is actually very similar to that of a rabbit. You'll find that most things that are safe for horses will be safe for bunnies too, with the obvious size differences taken into account. And, to be honest, horses are very sensitive from a digestive and toxicology point of view. We spent the first two weeks of my comparative nutrition class basically learning about the different ways you could accidentally kill your horse. Additionally, rabbits are selective feeders, meaning their small size allows them to pick and choose the best and leave the not so good behind - that's why a lot of buns are picky about their hay and will pick out the better pieces and leave the ones they don't want behind.

Thanks for the info! Yes, I definitely agree with you on that one! I own a horse and have been involved with horses since I was 14, and I learned very quickly how sensitive they can be aka colic. I was actually thinking to myself last night "do rabbits throw up?" if they're like horses, then I imagine that they don't.

 

[missyscove]

Nope, rabbits can't physically throw up. That's why they don't need to be (and shouldn't be) fasted before they're anesthetized for surgery.

 

[BrittsBunny]

missyscove wrote:

Nope, rabbits can't physically throw up. That's why they don't need to be (and shouldn't be) fasted before they're anesthetized for surgery.

That's what I thought...thanks

 

[andreabaylon]

Ok so I used to spend around $10-$12 at the supermarket on fresh veggies every week, but lately prices have gone incredibly high and I'm spending nearly thirty! So what I did was go to Costco. I bought a 5 pound bag of spinach for just over $3, an 8 pound bag of baby carrots for just under $4, and a 5 pound bag of baby bell peppers for $4. That should last me at LEAST ten days...maybe less on the spinach. But what I did to keep them fresh for that long is I bought those "green Bags" they sell on tv that keep your produce fresh. Actually mine are a Hefty knock-off I found at the 99 cent store but either way they work AWESOME! Even if you don't buy in bulk necessarily, you can still keep things super fresh for longer by using those bags, they're worth the investment. Just be sure to put dry produce in them, and always put a paper towel in with it to absorb additional moisture.

 

[irishbunny]

Also when you are buying cage accessories, like bowls or toys, check out discount shops before trying the pet shops. I always find cheap, useful stuff for my bunnies.

 

[BunnyLove06]

My reccomendation is to grow some plants of your own that your rabbit likes to eat. My two bunnies like parsely, so we have one growing in a pot on the back patio. Sammy likes mint, so we have one of those too. It saves money, and they last longer since you're only picking what you need.