Violetgems
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Hello!
As of a week ago I became a bunny mama for the first time! I went out shopping for a pressie for a neighbour at a not so local market and spotted a cage full of bunnies that looked like they seriously needed to be rescued. My heart was breaking. So I went to hubby and said we have got to get these bunnies. He quickly reminded me that I had no bunny experience not to mention a house full of kids, a MIL, Turtle, dog, and cat! Talk about a Debbie Downer! LOL My heart was breaking as I wanted them all. But my eye caught on to this teeny tiny grey bunny with yellow stained paws and I knew I had to get at least one. Before I knew it I had the grey one in my arms and that's all she wrote. I told DH that I was not leaving the bunny there. So I opened my purse and said it's mine! I asked the people what they recommended to feed the bunny and they said potatoes and wheetbix! Yes, alarm bells were already going off. They said I could keep the bunny in a bucket until I could find a better place. *alarm bells were deafening* Then they gave me a bag of what looked like cocky food (full of corn, seeds and some odd coloured pellets), a bag of pine sawdust and a water bottle. Needless to say I got to googling on the hour car ride home and came across this forum Thank Heavens! Once I got home, I threw out the bird seed and popped the pine shavings in the bin! Went straight to the vet and got some very exxy Timothy Hay and raided my herb patch. I am thrilled to say that every member of our already blessed and burgeoning household is thrilled with our newest addition: Earl Grey!
I've since taken Earl Grey to see David Vella (we're in Sydney, Au) (Thanks to a lovely friend Lara who recommended him) for a checkup and we now know that that Earl Grey is a "he" and approximately 5 weeks old...and had been doing well in my care! Phew! The vet was totally pleased with the care he's received and said I have sourced some great info and was off to a great start. Needless to say we are so relieved. :woohoo
Apologies for the long post, but just wanted you to know how thrilled I am with Earl Grey and with all of the wonderful info you've already provided. Thank you!
As of a week ago I became a bunny mama for the first time! I went out shopping for a pressie for a neighbour at a not so local market and spotted a cage full of bunnies that looked like they seriously needed to be rescued. My heart was breaking. So I went to hubby and said we have got to get these bunnies. He quickly reminded me that I had no bunny experience not to mention a house full of kids, a MIL, Turtle, dog, and cat! Talk about a Debbie Downer! LOL My heart was breaking as I wanted them all. But my eye caught on to this teeny tiny grey bunny with yellow stained paws and I knew I had to get at least one. Before I knew it I had the grey one in my arms and that's all she wrote. I told DH that I was not leaving the bunny there. So I opened my purse and said it's mine! I asked the people what they recommended to feed the bunny and they said potatoes and wheetbix! Yes, alarm bells were already going off. They said I could keep the bunny in a bucket until I could find a better place. *alarm bells were deafening* Then they gave me a bag of what looked like cocky food (full of corn, seeds and some odd coloured pellets), a bag of pine sawdust and a water bottle. Needless to say I got to googling on the hour car ride home and came across this forum Thank Heavens! Once I got home, I threw out the bird seed and popped the pine shavings in the bin! Went straight to the vet and got some very exxy Timothy Hay and raided my herb patch. I am thrilled to say that every member of our already blessed and burgeoning household is thrilled with our newest addition: Earl Grey!
I've since taken Earl Grey to see David Vella (we're in Sydney, Au) (Thanks to a lovely friend Lara who recommended him) for a checkup and we now know that that Earl Grey is a "he" and approximately 5 weeks old...and had been doing well in my care! Phew! The vet was totally pleased with the care he's received and said I have sourced some great info and was off to a great start. Needless to say we are so relieved. :woohoo
Apologies for the long post, but just wanted you to know how thrilled I am with Earl Grey and with all of the wonderful info you've already provided. Thank you!
