Two Bunnies!

[Iwuvbunnies]

We just got two bunnies about 2 weeks ago, the man we bought them from didn't tell us that one is male and the other female. Obviously he is not neutered and is chasing her around like crazy in the cage. A few days ago he bit me, scared me a little as I've never been bit by a rabbit before but he's fine now. I was told to only use pine shavings in the cage, no pellets this other kind of food which is round. They get a treat occasionally such as yogurt and carrots. I clean the cage out daily and scrub it once a week. I am not sure how to trim their nails and may need someone to help with that. They are very sweet bunnies! We take them out every day for "play time" and bonding but I want to know how to keep the mess less messy, they are a lot of work to clean up after, they kick the shavings out of the cage all the time which i just vacuum up but any advice or help with anything would be great! Also should I get another cage and seperate them? At least until he's neutered?

 

[ZRabbits]

Welcome to RO!

Congratulations on your new bunnies. Sorry that you not were fully told what gender your bunnies were. That happens.

Definitely need to separate until neutered. You don't want accidental pregnancies or fights. Plus it will take the stress away from the dominance issue that is occurring. They both need to settle in and separating them temporarily will help. Once you neuter, after recovery, you can start the slow bonding process so that your bunnies can live together as you want them to. It will probably go a lot easier if you do it this way. For all.

Regarding the shavings, I don't use them. Old towels, cardboard is just as good as shavings and less messy.

I don't what food you are using, but a simple pellet is just as good and nutritional. Oxbow and Kay-tee are big here in the States and is highly recommended for good nutrition for bunnies.

In the RO Library you will find helpful info on trimming nails. I was a bit nervous when I first started, but if you go slow, you can do it. If you really need someone to actually show you, a good Rabbit Savvy Vet is very helpful. You will definitely need to find one if you plan on neutering.

Lots of good people here to help with questions. Just ask. Lots of good info in the RO Library to help too. Also we all like to see pics of your sweet bunnies.

Wishing you all the luck with your new bunnies. Hope some of this is helpful.

K

 

[LakeCondo]

Separating is the 1st thing to do, unless you want rabbit babies. You can find good information of all kinds in the library section. Welcome.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

:yeahthat: We use kiln dried pine shavings--the kiln procedure dries it out and also removes the phenols. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Iwuvbunnies]

Thank you all the info is very helpful!

 

[Cheenisowner]

How exciting and congrats! I don't use shavings, I use old towels and blankets so that she is comfortable in her cage. The first couple of days I used her bedding and she kept confusing it by peeing and pooing every where. Now I just keep the bedding (litter) in the litter box and the rest of the cage stays clean! Enjoy

 

[Iwuvbunnies]

Thank you, what a great idea! I may just try that