The Life & Times of Felix 'n' Clementine!

[whiskylollipop]

Totally right, Bec - now that I have a cat I truly appreciate the lengths we go to for our bunnies! All I need to do for Odin is scoop out his litterbox twice a day and take food out of the can for him at mealtimes, lol. Easiest pet ever. Oh, and flick his teaser toy around when he wants to play, which is very entertaining so it doesn't really count as work.

I'm waiting desperately for the day he turns into the lap cat of my dreams! I'd never move a muscle again.

 

[pani]

Haha, a cat would have been easier Bec! Wonder if he'd change his mind if we went back in time.

I looooove Felix and Clem, though, don't get me wrong. I'm watching them snuggle together now. They love each other so much.

 

[pani]

Managed to grab Clemmie tonight and pop her on my lap for some much-needed grooming. Snuck a couple of cuddles in there as well, much to her chagrin. My gwumpy li'l pwincess.

 

[pani]

Bunnies still not enjoying my company. Every time I pick them up I feel like they dislike me a little more, and it's hard to regain their trust. I'd avoid picking them up completely, I wouldn't mind, except I need to be able to pick them up sometimes to groom them. I just hate the idea that they don't trust me, or they're scared of me. Aw, li'l bunnies. WHY WON'T YOU LOVE ME?

 

[whiskylollipop]

*hugs* It's not that they dislike you more, it's just that they will never like being picked up! Other than for nail trimming, I just groom my buns while they are on the floor eating. They do scootch away from the brush every so often but the job gets done.

 

[bunnyman666]

Rabbits are very, very picky. Trigger (G'd bless his little soul) loved his mum better than he loved me, even though I was the one who fed him. Of course I was also the one who gave him medicine when he was ill.

Trix just thinks I am awesome. I can't explain it. She lets me pick her up, play with her belly, rub under her chin, hug her, snuggle her. I admit I have never had such a relationship with a rabbit. Trix just is very, very keen on me. Though I do admit it took awhile for her to let me pick her up, hoist her high into the air, then blow raspberries on her belly.

Your bunny loves you in her own way. After being in Italy for three weeks, even Trigger gave me a singular lick on the nose when I came back home. He couldn't wait to sleep on his mum's head when he saw her...

 

[Aubrisita]

Don't feel bad. Luna looks at me like I am bothering her, lol. I am happy with getting a pat in every now and then. I know she likes me though, as soon as I come into the room and she hears my voice she starts doing binkys and the bunny 500. I am content with that, she will just never be a cuddle bun methinks. So don't despair! They love us in their own little ways.

 

[JBun]

We bond our bunnies because we want them to have a friend so they aren't lonely. But the problem that can be encountered with that is that when it is a pretty new bun, that it doesn't give us the time needed to bond ourselves with that individual rabbit, because they are busy with their bunny buddy now. I just think that you and Clem haven't spent enough individual time for her to feel completely comfortable with you and form that needed bond, and that maybe her behavior has rubbed off on Felix. It may help if you spend some one on one time with each of them in a separate room from their buddy, preferably a small room like a bathroom, so that the bun isn't spending a lot of time wandering off and exploring, but is actually right around you the whole time, getting to know you better and feel more comfortable. You can provide activities and fun things for the bun to do, and feed treats and veggies. You just want to make it all positive, so that they associate the experience with good things.

If you are concerned about separating them affecting their bond, or if they show signs it is, then you can try doing it with both buns together. You just want to make sure to do it in a small area so they are right around you and a lot of the focus is being around you.

 

[pani]

Trix just thinks I am awesome. I can't explain it. She lets me pick her up, play with her belly, rub under her chin, hug her, snuggle her. I admit I have never had such a relationship with a rabbit. Trix just is very, very keen on me. Though I do admit it took awhile for her to let me pick her up, hoist her high into the air, then blow raspberries on her belly.

One day I would love for a bunny to treat me like Trix treats you.

We bond our bunnies because we want them to have a friend so they aren't lonely. But the problem that can be encountered with that is that when it is a pretty new bun, that it doesn't give us the time needed to bond ourselves with that individual rabbit, because they are busy with their bunny buddy now. I just think that you and Clem haven't spent enough individual time for her to feel completely comfortable with you and form that needed bond, and that maybe her behavior has rubbed off on Felix. It may help if you spend some one on one time with each of them in a separate room from their buddy, preferably a small room like a bathroom, so that the bun isn't spending a lot of time wandering off and exploring, but is actually right around you the whole time, getting to know you better and feel more comfortable. You can provide activities and fun things for the bun to do, and feed treats and veggies. You just want to make it all positive, so that they associate the experience with good things.

If you are concerned about separating them affecting their bond, or if they show signs it is, then you can try doing it with both buns together. You just want to make sure to do it in a small area so they are right around you and a lot of the focus is being around you.

I'm going to try this. I hope it helps. I got an iPad last night so I'll be able to just sit and play with it and let the bunnies approach me in their own time.

 

[pani]

I scooped Clemmie up tonight and we had a little bonding session on the bed. I sat and played Hearthstone while she explored our bed. Lots of poops were had. One large pee was had, which prompted the end of the session. It went okay, I think. She didn't seem too scared but I scooped her onto my lap a couple of times and she sat and smooshed herself down, and I can never tell if it's because she's content (unlikely!) or scared.

 

[pani]

Well, Felix rubbed his little chin on my new iPad so I guess it's his now.

 

[Azerane]

Haha, that's too cute of him. Maybe he wants to play games on it too... reminds me of the bearded dragon that plays the bug squish game: [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTpldq3myV0[/ame]

 

[lovelops]

I guess you have to buy a new Ipad for your self now!


Vanessa

 

[pani]

Earlier today Felix was turned around cleaning his shoulder, and sticking his front paw out while doing so... resting it right on Clemmie's butt. They're just too cute. I tried to get a photo but I startled him and he moved.

 

[pani]

A very grumpy Felix face!

Clemmie flopped onto Felix's back and fell asleep. It was adorable! This was right after she flopped, when she was really asleep her head was riiiight back but when I tried to snap another photo I startled Felix and he moved.

And then they both flopped out again.

 

[Azerane]

They are both just the cutest little things They're so adorable piled on top of one another.

 

[BunnySilver]

Oh my gosh. The bunny love that they share is just the cutest thing ever. If I ever bonded Silv, I would hope for a relationship like this.

 

[pani]

I'm really lucky with how happy they are together. I'm really glad I got Clementine.

 

[pani]

Noticed some smaller poops from Felix recently. Clementine is shedding quite heavily so I'm a little worried he's been ingesting too much of her hair. I'm grooming her regularly, but she sheds an awful lot and she hates being groomed. I'll keep an eye on him but I hope it passes. He's still eating happily and pooping regularly, they're just undersized. He seems happy as usual.

I'll keep an eye on him but I hope he's okay.

ray:

 

[pani]

Felix's poops are still a bit small, but continue to be regular and he's still happily eating and playing so I'm cautiously keeping an eye on him. We'll head to the vet if it continues for a few more days.

I was thinking of getting a Furminator for grooming Clementine, but I just saw an injury of a poor bun whose skin was ripped through with one of them, so now I'm a bit worried. I just hate the amount of hair that remains on her and that her and Felix can ingest. Any suggestions? Right now I'm using a cheap bristle brush and a hair comb, and my fingers to pluck out loose hair.