Rebirth of the Phoenix from Ashes

[Ilovemyrabbit]

Well maybe I can take a picture of my hand on Ash and post it than you can see how big he is.

 

[Ilovemyrabbit]

Any updates?

 

[holtzchick]

It's soo insanely difficult to update my blog sometimes. I don't know why, I've been silently creeping everyone elses blog so I stay with the times but I've neglected to post on my own blog!

No major updates here, Phoenix and Hippogryff are still living side by side, I'm not planning on introducing them until atleast the 5th of February.
On another note, a petshop down the street from me has come to the end of it's lease and so EVERYTHING in the store is on clearance. Since the buns are spoiled, I didn't buy them too many new things but I did happen to get one really cool foraging toy and I definitely recommend this to everyone!

It's called Teach and Treat by Hagen Living World http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004HYW9B8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Basically, it's got 3 different levels that challenge your rabbits brain and give some mental stimulation. The first level is basically a disc that slides around on the holes and you put a treat into one of the holes, the rabbit has to slide it out of the way to get the treat. The second level is putting little cups over the holes and the rabbit has to lift each cup up to get to the treat and the third level is where the rabbit has to slide the cups around the circuit to find the treat. It's fantastic!

Phoenix has already mastered level 1 due to her unconditional love of food! LOL. I've tried to get Hippo to use it but I can't figure out what it is that he goes nuts for, I bought him some oxbow hay toys which he likes, but I want to try getting him out of his shell. I leave his cage open for HOURS, he'll come out for a minute or two but then just hops back into his cage and flops over for the rest of the time! He's so cute!

I'm going to buy the critters some Knee Deep Farms hay which is an Ontario grown hay free of pesticides (obviously) and it's Timothy mixed with Apple Branches We just got some at work so I'm excited!

My two are molting so bad! I swear Phoenix is so patchy and Hippo has tumbleweeds of hair rolling around his cage all the time even though I'm vacuuming daily! He won't let me brush him.

I did end up buying them the Oxbow Papaya Enzyme Tablets and Phoenix immediately took some out of my hand, Hippogryff wouldn't touch his. I put one in his bowl everyday and after about a week he started eating them and now he loves the taste and will eat some out of my hand as well! It's such a relief because the way these guys are molting they need the extra supplement!

BTW, to all those who read this blog, I've loved reading your new posts and have yet to comment, sometimes, I feel like just pushing the like this post button but I feel as if I'm not contributing enough so I'd rather not post anything at all. lol

 

[HolyHandGrenade]

Thanks for the update! I like hearing about Phoenix and Hippogryff. I don't remember if I've commented before, but I've been reading since the start.

 

[Chrisdoc]

Hey Michelle, good to hear about Phoenix and Hippogryff again and glad they´re doing well.

I´ve seen something like that on amazon but didn´t get it, I wished I had. If it´s anything to do with food, Bandy would be up there with Phoenix, it´s his favourite pastime eating both his and anyone elses food he can get hold of lol.

Bandy´s molting like mad and does he lose fur....I´ve nearly got enough now to make a jumper, I brush him for about 15-20 minutes per day and it just falls off, I´m surprised he´s still got any left.

Will look forward to your updates when you start the bonding...I´m a bit excited actually to see how they go.

 

[holtzchick]

Thanks for the update! I like hearing about Phoenix and Hippogryff. I don't remember if I've commented before, but I've been reading since the start.

Thanks! I didn't know you were even reading this blog!

 

[holtzchick]

Hey Michelle, good to hear about Phoenix and Hippogryff again and glad they´re doing well.

I´ve seen something like that on amazon but didn´t get it, I wished I had. If it´s anything to do with food, Bandy would be up there with Phoenix, it´s his favourite pastime eating both his and anyone elses food he can get hold of lol.

Bandy´s molting like mad and does he lose fur....I´ve nearly got enough now to make a jumper, I brush him for about 15-20 minutes per day and it just falls off, I´m surprised he´s still got any left.

Will look forward to your updates when you start the bonding...I´m a bit excited actually to see how they go.

Haha, I know what you mean I completely want to start spinning some of her fur because it's got like a wool like quality to it it's SO soft!

I want to start bonding as of the 5th of Feb. Not sure if I mentioned in any of my posts.

 

[Chrisdoc]

Yes, you did say that and it´s coming upon us so can´t wait to see how it goes. I´m an optimist so I´m sure it will go fine and can´t wait to hear news about it and pics as well.

I love Bandy´s hair but it really does get everywhere, I´m always picking it off clothes, furniture and the floor but I suppose that´s one of the downers of the long haired breed but I´m so glad now he´s got used to me grooming him and stays pretty still for around the 20 minutes it takes me...that is progress.

 

[whitelop]

I was thinking about you the day you updated your blog, but I didn't get a chance to comment. I hope the bonding attempts go well this time. How do they seem with each other now, still laying next to each other while in their own cages?
I can't wait to hear about that bonding when it happens.

I'm glad to see that everything is going well!

 

[agnesthelion]

You have such self discipline. I remember you wanting to wait til the 5th and that's great you are sticking to your plan. I'm pretty disciplined too but I'm impressed at your patience through this. Kudos!! And I'm really so excited for these two. I can't wait to hear about things and so anxious for you to have them bonded.

Molting. UHg. Tell me about it! I get through Archies molt which was complete torture on my clean freak personality. And then, Agnes starts. Ironically, her molts aren't as bad. Mini Rex fur flies everywhere. Shes almost done though so I'm hoping to enjoy a few weeks molt free until Archie starts again.

I'm so impressed with that toy. I know Archie would love that. He's the brainiac of the two and really likes being stimulated with stuff like that.

Glad to hear things are going good. Is your sis moved in below you yet? Ill continue to watch for updates! Especially bonding updates!

 

[whitelop]

I forgot about the toy, i want it for Ellie! I bet she would like it a lot. I'm going to make my husband order it!

 

[holtzchick]

I was thinking about you the day you updated your blog, but I didn't get a chance to comment. I hope the bonding attempts go well this time. How do they seem with each other now, still laying next to each other while in their own cages?
I can't wait to hear about that bonding when it happens.

I'm glad to see that everything is going well!

Yeah, Uhm, they're not doing too shabby. She lays near him but opposite corner if that makes sense lol. Almost like they're trying to stare each other down! This time I'm going to see if I can have someone from the rescue come and look at introductions because I don't even know what to look for. Man, this bunny stuff is TOUGH lol

 

[holtzchick]

You have such self discipline. I remember you wanting to wait til the 5th and that's great you are sticking to your plan. I'm pretty disciplined too but I'm impressed at your patience through this. Kudos!! And I'm really so excited for these two. I can't wait to hear about things and so anxious for you to have them bonded.

Molting. UHg. Tell me about it! I get through Archies molt which was complete torture on my clean freak personality. And then, Agnes starts. Ironically, her molts aren't as bad. Mini Rex fur flies everywhere. Shes almost done though so I'm hoping to enjoy a few weeks molt free until Archie starts again.

I'm so impressed with that toy. I know Archie would love that. He's the brainiac of the two and really likes being stimulated with stuff like that.

Glad to hear things are going good. Is your sis moved in below you yet? Ill continue to watch for updates! Especially bonding updates!

Haha thank you for your kind words Oh god, they're both constant cactus butts!! It seems like Phoenix just molts year round and Hippogryff won't allow me to brush him. They're two crazy buns!

Actually my sister is moving in on the 15th and I get to help her (by the way, she's got 3 closets full of clothes :/) and until a few days ago, she was also a hoarder.... We sorted out 11 bags of clothing that is being taken to the amity! 11 BAGS! If I had 11 bags of disposable clothes I would be ripping my hair out lol!

 

[Chrisdoc]

Michelle, I agree it is so tough...I still haven´t got mine back together. Probably some laziness on my part but the thought of it not working. I will do it probably starting next week so will let you know how it goes.

 

[holtzchick]

Michelle, I agree it is so tough...I still haven´t got mine back together. Probably some laziness on my part but the thought of it not working. I will do it probably starting next week so will let you know how it goes.

How are you dealing with this Chris? I know it's difficult! Have you taken any steps forward to bringing your two back yet? :O

 

[Chrisdoc]

I haven´t really made the effort, I just wanted to forget about it for a few weeks and I´ve been letting them out separately and it´s worked Ok although they´re not getting as much time out as before...Bandy is the only one who´s out all the time.

I think I may have a go again next week. They sniff through the cage and are not agressive so I think they´ve probably had enough time apart. So I´ll keep you posted if I have another go.

 

[agnesthelion]

Okay michelle.....wondering how the 5th went?? That was the big dating day, right?? I'm dying for some updates!!!! Hope things are good!!

 

[holtzchick]

Thank you so much for checking in on me.... okay.... I chickened out!!

I can't start bonding again, I'm like tainted from it. I'm hoping someone from the rescue can come by and help me out for the first initial meeting or two. I hope someone replies from there soon. I've got my fingers crossed. I do promise to update though!! Exhausting and long week!

 

[Chrisdoc]

Hope you get help from them but don´t worry, if you´re not ready for it then it´s not worth trying it. I know that it´s us that have to be in the right frame of mind so that they get positive vibes from us. If you´re not feeling that way, it´s better not to risk it. I hope you hear from the rescue soon.

Mine are still not sorted but have spent a bit of time together over the past few weeks and it´s gone quite well so I´m taking it really slow and giving them lots of time. They´re both happy though and that´s the most important thing.

 

[agnesthelion]

Oh Michelle that's too bad BUT I understand. I had watched so many videos of bunny fights online I was freaked out just from that and it wasn't even my two! I almost didn't get another one because I was so worried. Bunny fights are not easy to watch

I hope you get some help. Just remember rabbits can sense your nervousness so be confident! I know it's not easy but you can do it! You are a great bunny momma and you know aLOT about bonding so you will do fine.

Keep us updated. We are all still hoping for good things!!!