Lynchr
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Greetings,
We live out in the country in middle Tennessee and have some land. We see deer, wild turkeys, wild rabbits, squirrels, chicken hawks, a ground hog, raccoons, coyotes, a fox that looks malnourished, ducks on the pond, and other assorted wildlife. We also have a 6 year old a toy poodle (Keren) and a Koi Pond.
About a month ago this rabbit appeared on the patio. He was hiding behind the BBQ grill. I got some shredded carrots and offered them to him. He ate all I put down, and then held out my hand with more and he came within a foot of me but chickened out, so I put them down and he went right for them. Poor thing was hungry and had ticks on his ears.
Well, I'm a sucker for all critters (except snapping turtles and snakes) and even though I have never had a bunny before I knew I wanted to take care of him. A neighbor told me that he had been seen at a vacant house almost a mile from us. I'm guessing that he was a Easter pet and they just didn't want him anymore. It's amazing that he survived on his own in this environment. Must have been divine intervention that he picked us to come to. There are people around here that would have fed him to their dogs.
Went to Tractor Supply and bought a cage, nesting box, feeder, food, treats, etc. We were having 100 degree days so I moved him to the garage (air conditioned, and where I spend most of my time). Named him Bugsy. From what I found on the net, he is an American Sable - seal point. He has quite a personality, loves to get treats and be petted, uses a litter box, Tells me when hw wants more food and is out of water, but does not want to be picked up. I was letting him out in the garage for a few hours every day until I discovered a garage door wouldn't close because he had chewed through the wires (low voltage). I have to put on leather gloves to handle him as he uses his rear legs to kick at me (skinned the back of my hand once). Nails need trimming but he won't allow me to hold his paws to clip them. He did sit perfectly still as I got the ticks off his ears though. I need out figure out to gain his trust so I can pick him up.
Keren loves to play with him and he has started to respond to her. She is very jealous of any attention I give to him but she thinks he is her buddy, and doesn't understand why he can't come in the house with us.
I don't know how to upload a picture.
Looking forward to learning from others here.
We live out in the country in middle Tennessee and have some land. We see deer, wild turkeys, wild rabbits, squirrels, chicken hawks, a ground hog, raccoons, coyotes, a fox that looks malnourished, ducks on the pond, and other assorted wildlife. We also have a 6 year old a toy poodle (Keren) and a Koi Pond.
About a month ago this rabbit appeared on the patio. He was hiding behind the BBQ grill. I got some shredded carrots and offered them to him. He ate all I put down, and then held out my hand with more and he came within a foot of me but chickened out, so I put them down and he went right for them. Poor thing was hungry and had ticks on his ears.
Well, I'm a sucker for all critters (except snapping turtles and snakes) and even though I have never had a bunny before I knew I wanted to take care of him. A neighbor told me that he had been seen at a vacant house almost a mile from us. I'm guessing that he was a Easter pet and they just didn't want him anymore. It's amazing that he survived on his own in this environment. Must have been divine intervention that he picked us to come to. There are people around here that would have fed him to their dogs.
Went to Tractor Supply and bought a cage, nesting box, feeder, food, treats, etc. We were having 100 degree days so I moved him to the garage (air conditioned, and where I spend most of my time). Named him Bugsy. From what I found on the net, he is an American Sable - seal point. He has quite a personality, loves to get treats and be petted, uses a litter box, Tells me when hw wants more food and is out of water, but does not want to be picked up. I was letting him out in the garage for a few hours every day until I discovered a garage door wouldn't close because he had chewed through the wires (low voltage). I have to put on leather gloves to handle him as he uses his rear legs to kick at me (skinned the back of my hand once). Nails need trimming but he won't allow me to hold his paws to clip them. He did sit perfectly still as I got the ticks off his ears though. I need out figure out to gain his trust so I can pick him up.
Keren loves to play with him and he has started to respond to her. She is very jealous of any attention I give to him but she thinks he is her buddy, and doesn't understand why he can't come in the house with us.
I don't know how to upload a picture.
Looking forward to learning from others here.
