Welcome Pristine

[FreddysMom]

I LOVE the picture of her squished between the wall and furniture...she is an adorable lil girl!

 

[Lissa]

Thank you everyone. I'm really glad to be back.

 

[Carolyn]

Lissa wrote:

Iactually do have quite a few questions. Maybe you couldprivate message me with some of the stuff I should know about babybunnies?

Have any specific questions that you wouldn't mind asking us on board?

One thingthatyou have to be careful of treats andgreens as I'm sure you're aware they can give them runnystools.

-Carolyn

 

[Lissa]

Jen answered quite a few of my questions throughprivate message. I was just wondering about the timothy-basedpellets vs. alfalfa-based pellets and when I can introduce Iszy toPristine.

 

[naturestee]

Baby rabbits need the protein and calcium inalfalfa. You can switch her to timothy pellets at about 6months. You can feed either alfalfa or timothy hay at thatage. I free fed timothy hay with some alfalfa as a treat withMocha.

You can try introducing them now, but be aware that Pristine's attitudewill probably receive a major adjustment when she becomes ateenager. If they fight a bit, it would probably be best towait until after she is spayed. If they get along just fine,then let them play together and just watch for any hormonal issues.

 

[Lissa]

When do they get spayed? 6 months?

 

[Pet_Bunny]

Hi Lissa!

Pebbles was C-section/spayed at 5 months because she was pregnant from the pet store.

Rianbows!

 

[LuvaBun]

What an adorable little girl Pristine is. Hmmm,she looks like butter wouldn't melt in that sweet little mouth . Herdoing things like Lenci used to do reminds me of the way Rose's Bub didthings like Bunbun - perhaps it's their way of saying it's OK to loveanother bun

Jan

 

[naturestee]

It depends on the vet. She can getspayed as early as 4 months if she is fully developed and the vetthinks it's okay. Most people wait to have it done after 6months. My Netherland girl was spayed at 4.5 months because Ithought she was a boy. They were going to neuter, then wentahead and did the spay. She did have a bit of a rough timebut she's a momma's girl anyway. Oh, and youprobably wouldn't want to start bonding till about a month after thesurgery. That'll let Pristine recover and give her time forher hormones to reduce.

 

[sfritzp]

That bun is TOO CUTE for words!
Enjoy her!
I love the pic with her in the box!:bunnydance:

 

[2bunmom]

Lissa, it is so good to see youback!!! I am so sorry to hear about Lencie, I knowthat you loved her so much. You are looking good and your newbaby is so sweet!!!! Welcome back,I havemissed you. Beckie