rabbit transporting

[rtrabbitry]

Were i live no one has mini rexs so my sis is down in florida visiting im thinking she could bring me back 2 bunnys. But problem is she has a truck they would have to go in the back. It has a camper shell but would it be to hot for them? There only 8 wks old. There going from north florida to SW Mo 2 days max road trip no stop overs they alway drive all the way saves money on hotel rooms.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

When are they coming? I think that young of bunnies would probably get pretty stressed over such a trip.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Have you tried talking to these people?

http://www.nmrrc.net/officersdirectorscommittee.htm

 

[rtrabbitry]

ive been on the mini rex site and looked at all the breeders website closet one for me is a 4 hour round trip drive. The lady im talking to has 2 adults she would sell me maybe i should go that route.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Hopefully, someone might come along and help with some of this. I've never transported one that far, so I don't know for sure but my feeling is that they would stress ...

 

[lilbitsmom]

This does not sound to safe to me. They need to be sure to have plenty of water and fresh air moving around them. Not to mention, it is hard to just sit in one position for that long.

Even people stop and get out of the car and walk around. Think about the poor bunnies. They will need to stretch their legs too!

Maybe you can find another place closer to your home. I wouldn't risk it.

 

[slavetoabunny]

I wouldn't risk it either. Travel is stressful enough on bunnies and riding in the back of a truck for that distance would be way too traumatic.

 

[BlueCamasRabbitry]

I agree with lilbitsmom.

If they never stop driving, then how would they be sure the bunnies have enough water/food? I think they're too young for such a long trip...

Where at would they ride in the truck? Like in the bed? Why couldn't they ride in the backseat?

 

[tonyshuman]

I have taken bunnies from WI to GA, which is about 12 hours, but I stop every 3 hours or so and check on everybody and give them a calming herbal thing. They also get to run around immediately after arriving. They do ok with it, but 2 days nonstop would be pretty stressful, I think. What about stopping one night at a hotel (that allows pets) to let them run around (and the driver to get some sleep)? A Red Roof Inn is cheap and allows pets.

 

[rtrabbitry]

there do quick stops at the stores along the route to get gas and snacks. And do potty stops for the kids. There is no room up front with all of them. When they stop over they will check the water bottle and give water if needed and if they need food can put food in there. I was going to have her buy a medium size pet carrier a water bottle and some hay. The lady were getting them from will give them some food. I really would love to get the baby or the daddy as they are a tri color very pretty. Maybe its not ment for me to get them i hate to get holland lops as ive heard there hard to breed. But there the only breeds around here.

 

[tonyshuman]

So they're going to be in the bed of a truck with a truck topper? I don't think that's such a good idea. It might get hot, you can't look back there to see if they're upset, it's probably pretty loud in the truck bed. When we drive whoever is passenger spends a lot of time petting the bunnies and checking on them to make sure they're not upset. The noise and bumping around in the back might be a bit frightening as well.

 

[lilbitsmom]

tonyshuman wrote:

So they're going to be in the bed of a truck with a truck topper? I don't think that's such a good idea. It might get hot, you can't look back there to see if they're upset, it's probably pretty loud in the truck bed. When we drive whoever is passenger spends a lot of time petting the bunnies and checking on them to make sure they're not upset. The noise and bumping around in the back might be a bit frightening as well.

There has got to be another option. This is just not safe for the bunnies!

 

[DyemondRabbitry]

We've done about six hours non-stop before without problems. Believe it or not, the buns actually take to traveling pretty well. My main concern would be what they were going to be traveling in.. is it a wire cage with drop pen? If you could have one big enough for them to move around a little bit and get fresh air that would be best. Also, does the truck top open? I know it's illegal, but as kids we would always ride in the back of the truck with the top on- just open the windows. Now, I know it's much warmer in Florida so you should give them something like frozen ice bottles and make sure they put an extra or two in a cooler in case the buns start stressing. It's really not loud or bumpy for them in the back of a truck. The other thing is- but a water bottle of water and some hay in the cage. I wouldn't try any pellets as they probably wouldn't eat them and would just make a mess anyhow.

Like I said, the main concern would be heat. Are they traveling at night? that would be much better...