What I am asking is at what age does a Lionhead rabbit typically reach it's full weight. I do not mean how long until it's mane grows bigger or when can I breed him. How many months until the rabbit will not grow anymore weight wise?How long does it take for a Lionhead rabbit to become fully grown?
Hi...I've been raising and showing rabbits for 10 years. Lionheads become fully mature and fully grown at 6 months of age. And they're supposed to be between about 3 and 1/2 and 3 and 3/4 pounds, not to get bigger than 3 and 3/4 lb. Also, if you haven't gotten one yet please consider finding a reputable breeder. It won't cost you any more if you get a pet quality one from a breeder, and you will get a much healthier rabbit. Hope this helps and please feel free to contact me with any more questions.How long does it take for a Lionhead rabbit to become fully grown?
6 months.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
How much does the vet cost for a rabbit?
Please be cheap... Please be CHEAP...Me live in West Sac.How much does the vet cost for a rabbit?
Rabbits do not need to go to the vet. Yes that's right, unless they become very sick and you can find a vet that will treat a rabbit, you can skip the vet.
I have raised rabbits for over 16 years. We had a rabbit that lived to be 12 he never saw a vet, was never neutered and lived in an outside hutch.
As long as you feed them a good quality rabbit pellet. Give them hay and water, and lots of love, they need little more.
People have started over-treating rabbits by feeding them all sorts of things they don't need this cause problems that breeders never have with their rabbits.
I would suggest getting a rabbit from a reputable ARBA breeder, not a pet store. With a breeder you get a healthy rabbit that is backed by a breeder who can help with all sorts of problems.How much does the vet cost for a rabbit?
it depends on what is wrong with your rabbit if its just a basic check up not to expensive depending on where you go and how well the vets are trained, your rabbit should go twice a year (once every six months) unless you are getting its nails clipped i do that about 3-4 times a year but this also depends at what rate they grow at. Yes you can change the name if you adopt a rabbit, it is officially your once you buy it .
Hi, The rabbit needs to get a checkup every 6 months, twice a year. A plain checkup shouldn't cost that much, Around $25, or $50. If they find something wrong, it will cost extra to give the proper meds. :)
If you adopt, Yes you can change the name. :)
I hope this helps!
God bless you and your rabbit! :)
~bob~
You need to take it to the vet every year for a check up and of course your rabbit needs to be neuteured/spayed and if it's sick it would also need to be brought. It depends what vet clinic you go to on how much it would cost, you'd have to ring them up.
Rabbits do not need to go to the vet. Yes that's right, unless they become very sick and you can find a vet that will treat a rabbit, you can skip the vet.
I have raised rabbits for over 16 years. We had a rabbit that lived to be 12 he never saw a vet, was never neutered and lived in an outside hutch.
As long as you feed them a good quality rabbit pellet. Give them hay and water, and lots of love, they need little more.
People have started over-treating rabbits by feeding them all sorts of things they don't need this cause problems that breeders never have with their rabbits.
I would suggest getting a rabbit from a reputable ARBA breeder, not a pet store. With a breeder you get a healthy rabbit that is backed by a breeder who can help with all sorts of problems.How much does the vet cost for a rabbit?
it depends on what is wrong with your rabbit if its just a basic check up not to expensive depending on where you go and how well the vets are trained, your rabbit should go twice a year (once every six months) unless you are getting its nails clipped i do that about 3-4 times a year but this also depends at what rate they grow at. Yes you can change the name if you adopt a rabbit, it is officially your once you buy it .
Hi, The rabbit needs to get a checkup every 6 months, twice a year. A plain checkup shouldn't cost that much, Around $25, or $50. If they find something wrong, it will cost extra to give the proper meds. :)
If you adopt, Yes you can change the name. :)
I hope this helps!
God bless you and your rabbit! :)
~bob~
You need to take it to the vet every year for a check up and of course your rabbit needs to be neuteured/spayed and if it's sick it would also need to be brought. It depends what vet clinic you go to on how much it would cost, you'd have to ring them up.
What is the normal breeding age for a rabbit?
I think my rabbit is at her breeding age? She is being aggressive and territorial? Shes around 1 year old. If she is at her breeding age, how do i make it so she is less aggressive and terrirotial?What is the normal breeding age for a rabbit?
She is fully sexually mature, yes. Rabbits usually begin to display territorial aggressive behavior anywhere between 4-9 months of age. Spaying her will help, usually a lot, in almost all cases, especially if she was not aggressive prior to puberty. Not only will spaying improve her behavior, it will also prolong her life in most cases. Female pet rabbits have a very high rate of reproductive cancers (85% will develop some form by age 5), so spaying doubles their potential average lifespan. It is also now a very safe procedure when done by a knowledgeable veterinarian, with a rate of complications less than 0.5%. http://www.rabbit.org/health/spay.htmlWhat is the normal breeding age for a rabbit?
A small breed doe is normally ready to mate when she is 5 months old, and a buck is ready at 6 months. The medium size doe is ready to breed when she is 6 months old and the buck at 7 months. The heavy breed doe is ready at 8 months and the buck is ready at 9 months. Only mate rabbits of the same breed... 1)Rabbits aren't born mean. Ninety-nine percent of aggressive rabbits have a behavioral problem, not a genetic one. Behavior can be changed, so give your bunny a chance.
2)Your rabbit doesn't hate you. There may be a slight chance that she has taken a personal dislike to one person. More likely, she's afraid you're going to hurt her.
3)You're the only one who can solve the problem. She won't wake up one day and say, ';Gee, maybe I should be nicer to the human.'; It's the humans who have to figure out what's wrong and initiate new ways of interacting.
4)You can't hit a rabbit. Some people try to ';teach'; their bunnies not to bite by swatting their noses or even hitting them with newspapers. This will only aggravate the problem. You need to reassure your rabbit that her environment is safe.
Circling, mounting, and biting are classic signs of a sexually frustrated bunny. It may be cute at first, but it can develop into a pretty nasty habit. Neutering males and spaying females can dramatically reduce aggressive behavior. In the meantime, try the suggestions listed below to protect you and your loved ones. Although rabbits have great long- distance eyesight, their near-distance vision isn't so great. A human hand in front a rabbit's face can be very startling, and a rabbit may lunge defensively at the perceived threat. One should also consider natural rabbit communication, and how a hand in front of your bunny's face might be perceived as a message of hostility. In rabbit social situtations, a dominant rabbit will often approach a subordinate from the front and place her face and body close to the subordinate's nose. This ';getting in her face'; is one way rabbits maintain dominance, and the usual result is that the subordinate will give way and hop off to avoid a confrontation. But if the subordinate rabbit takes offense at this gesture, fur could fly! Thus, your rabbit may interpret your hand approaching her face as a sign of aggression on your part. She is doing no more than meeting your (perceived) aggression with a defensive lunge.
How to Breed a Rabbit
http://www.ehow.com/how_5018059_breed-ra鈥?/a>
She is fully sexually mature, yes. Rabbits usually begin to display territorial aggressive behavior anywhere between 4-9 months of age. Spaying her will help, usually a lot, in almost all cases, especially if she was not aggressive prior to puberty. Not only will spaying improve her behavior, it will also prolong her life in most cases. Female pet rabbits have a very high rate of reproductive cancers (85% will develop some form by age 5), so spaying doubles their potential average lifespan. It is also now a very safe procedure when done by a knowledgeable veterinarian, with a rate of complications less than 0.5%. http://www.rabbit.org/health/spay.htmlWhat is the normal breeding age for a rabbit?
A small breed doe is normally ready to mate when she is 5 months old, and a buck is ready at 6 months. The medium size doe is ready to breed when she is 6 months old and the buck at 7 months. The heavy breed doe is ready at 8 months and the buck is ready at 9 months. Only mate rabbits of the same breed... 1)Rabbits aren't born mean. Ninety-nine percent of aggressive rabbits have a behavioral problem, not a genetic one. Behavior can be changed, so give your bunny a chance.
2)Your rabbit doesn't hate you. There may be a slight chance that she has taken a personal dislike to one person. More likely, she's afraid you're going to hurt her.
3)You're the only one who can solve the problem. She won't wake up one day and say, ';Gee, maybe I should be nicer to the human.'; It's the humans who have to figure out what's wrong and initiate new ways of interacting.
4)You can't hit a rabbit. Some people try to ';teach'; their bunnies not to bite by swatting their noses or even hitting them with newspapers. This will only aggravate the problem. You need to reassure your rabbit that her environment is safe.
Circling, mounting, and biting are classic signs of a sexually frustrated bunny. It may be cute at first, but it can develop into a pretty nasty habit. Neutering males and spaying females can dramatically reduce aggressive behavior. In the meantime, try the suggestions listed below to protect you and your loved ones. Although rabbits have great long- distance eyesight, their near-distance vision isn't so great. A human hand in front a rabbit's face can be very startling, and a rabbit may lunge defensively at the perceived threat. One should also consider natural rabbit communication, and how a hand in front of your bunny's face might be perceived as a message of hostility. In rabbit social situtations, a dominant rabbit will often approach a subordinate from the front and place her face and body close to the subordinate's nose. This ';getting in her face'; is one way rabbits maintain dominance, and the usual result is that the subordinate will give way and hop off to avoid a confrontation. But if the subordinate rabbit takes offense at this gesture, fur could fly! Thus, your rabbit may interpret your hand approaching her face as a sign of aggression on your part. She is doing no more than meeting your (perceived) aggression with a defensive lunge.
How to Breed a Rabbit
http://www.ehow.com/how_5018059_breed-ra鈥?/a>
Is a rabbit harder to take care of than a dog?
I'm planning on adopting a rabbit from a local shelter, and I was wondering if rabbits are harder to take care of than dogs. I have a dog and she's been taken care of very well. I know how to take care of rabbits, but I just want to know if it's time consuming/hard to take care of one.Is a rabbit harder to take care of than a dog?
nah rabbits dont require alot of human contact..just make sure the rabbit has fresh food, water and bedding..
my daughter has a dwarf rabbit that she keeps in a cage in the house and she buys it toys to occupy its time...
she pets it, holds it and lets it roam every once in a while...
they arent demanding animals and are easy to care for..Is a rabbit harder to take care of than a dog?
Well it depends. If you dog is potty trained and medium sized then the rabbit is harder. Rabbits are harder because they poop A LOT! And it really stinks! If you are willing to buy a big cage and keep it in your house or yard and clean the cage about 5 times a year then your fine.
If you buy 2 rabbits then there is a good chance that their gonna have like 5 ~10 baby's.
I would get one though! Because you have experience with animals.
! GOOD LUCK!
i think rabbits do take more work because you have to clean the cage which is hard because sometimes they dont cooperate, and i f you have outdore rabbits than yo will have a huge prob in the winter, i had to find something to put up and then i had to make sure they were warm and then feed them give them water and put new hay in. im not gonna say rabbits are bad pets but i do think they are more work
They poop alot more than dogs but you dont have to walk them so i think they would probably be easier but either way you seem like you will take good care of it
No. Rabbits are easy to care of. And there adorable.
No not at all you feed them once a day in the morning refill there water everyday and clean out there pin once a week
nah rabbits dont require alot of human contact..just make sure the rabbit has fresh food, water and bedding..
my daughter has a dwarf rabbit that she keeps in a cage in the house and she buys it toys to occupy its time...
she pets it, holds it and lets it roam every once in a while...
they arent demanding animals and are easy to care for..Is a rabbit harder to take care of than a dog?
Well it depends. If you dog is potty trained and medium sized then the rabbit is harder. Rabbits are harder because they poop A LOT! And it really stinks! If you are willing to buy a big cage and keep it in your house or yard and clean the cage about 5 times a year then your fine.
If you buy 2 rabbits then there is a good chance that their gonna have like 5 ~10 baby's.
I would get one though! Because you have experience with animals.
! GOOD LUCK!
i think rabbits do take more work because you have to clean the cage which is hard because sometimes they dont cooperate, and i f you have outdore rabbits than yo will have a huge prob in the winter, i had to find something to put up and then i had to make sure they were warm and then feed them give them water and put new hay in. im not gonna say rabbits are bad pets but i do think they are more work
They poop alot more than dogs but you dont have to walk them so i think they would probably be easier but either way you seem like you will take good care of it
No. Rabbits are easy to care of. And there adorable.
No not at all you feed them once a day in the morning refill there water everyday and clean out there pin once a week
What would you get if you crossed a rabbit and a lawn sprinkler?
i need a answer to this riddle as soon as possible, so please and thankssssWhat would you get if you crossed a rabbit and a lawn sprinkler?
Brrrrrrr Rabbit.What would you get if you crossed a rabbit and a lawn sprinkler?
wet hare
one very fast lawn sprinkler
a wet rabbit.
Brrrrrrr Rabbit.What would you get if you crossed a rabbit and a lawn sprinkler?
wet hare
one very fast lawn sprinkler
a wet rabbit.
What can you feed a 5 week old rabbit and how much do you feed them?
I recently bought two 5 week old rabbits (Male %26amp; Female) and I want to know what I can feed them? The guy at the pet shop said to feed them twice a day some romaine lettuce. It is really hot right now so I am feeding them 3 times a day since they barely touch the water. I want to feed them carrots but i don't know if they are too young to feed them carrots? Can anyone help me with a guide line on what to feed them once they begin to grow?What can you feed a 5 week old rabbit and how much do you feed them?
here i want a bunny and have been doing a llot of research and this has helped me so take a look at it
http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Haven鈥?/a>
so try itWhat can you feed a 5 week old rabbit and how much do you feed them?
Dont listen to the last two people they obviously dont have rabbits!
5weeks is far to young, they should still be feeding off mum. i have 19 5week olds at the mo and are eating and still feeding off mum.i never give my bunnys fruit or veg they dont need it! a carrot to bunnys is a mars bar to us!
Five week old rabbits should NOT have any type of fresh food(veggies %26amp; fruit). They will develop mucoid enteritis and evetually die. Stop feeding them the lettuce right now.
They should be fed unlimited grass hay and rabbit pellets with 18% protein. They should also have fresh, cool, unchlorinated water at all times. At 5 weeks of age they really should not have been sold. In some states it is illegal to sell rabbits under 8 weeks of age.
Make sure you get them seperated BEFORE they turn 12 weeks old. Otherwise your doe will end up pregnant, too young and could die during kindling(Birth).
Never trust what a petstore tells you they just want to make money, they do not care about the animals they are just inventory to them. Next time find a reputable breeder(an ARBA member) to buy from
i dont kno much about baby bunnies but i have one witch is not full grown. but once it gets older feed them timothy hay and alfalfa keep it full all the time also thats the same with pelletes. once it gets older you dont want to feed them alfalfa and control feeding them pellets
as far as the water keep it full AT ALL TIMES!!
but when i first i got my bunny i thought he NEVER touched his water, but i got him used to a water bowl first nd then he started using the water bottle i would have a watter bottle and a watter bowl. (the things you put on the side of their cage)(you can get them a walmart(nd they r for birds. you kno bird water bowls))
but he will be fine if you do that. GOOOD LUCKK:]
First of all, you should NEVER buy a rabbit THAT young! they are not even weened yet. Yes they do eat pellets at that age but they still need milk. Now that that's over, DO NOT feed them ANY greens or vegatables until they are 6 months old. They are still developing and they need to keep their weight. Greens have too much water, and cause them to have diarreah and loose tons of weight. I HAVE BRED PEDIGREE RABBITS FOR 4 YEARS! PLEASE take care of them the proper way. Feed them alfalfa pellets and hay, LOTS of hay. They can have free food (as much as they want). I am not trying to be mean or rude, but SO many people buy rabbits TOO young and feed the SO badly. If you want them to live, PLEASE follow these instructions. THANK YOU!
You can feed them carrots it dosn't matter go ahead and feed them carrots lettuce radish
5 weeks is the earliest a baby rabbit should be weaned, and in my opinion it is the best age if the rabbit is to be a pet. Much older and it will be harder to tame. Rabbits are not as domesticated as dogs and cats and the babies are more naturally ';wild';. Use very gentle handling and your babies will be wonderful pets. As to feeding, the main food to feed any rabbit is rabbit pellet food. You can give a baby a little dry grass hay in addition to pellets, but nothing else. The problem with ';green food'; like lettuce or fresh grass, veggies or fruit is it has too much liquid in it and will cause diarrhea that can very quickly be fatal. Give your rabbits all they can eat each day, but not more, until they are 4-5 months old, then cut back to just enough to keep them trim, but not fat, about 4-7 oz per day depending on the size of the rabbit. Caged rabbits can easily become fat as they get very little exercise. I have a page on my farm's web site with lots of info on caring for and breeding rabbits:
http://www.donnybrookfarm.com/RabbitBasi鈥?/a>
It's mainly for people who raise meat rabbits, but the care for rabbits is the same if they are for pets too.
Also, please be aware that your male and female babies must be in separate cages after they reach 2 months of age!
Good luck and have fun with your new bunnies!natural cosmetics
here i want a bunny and have been doing a llot of research and this has helped me so take a look at it
http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Haven鈥?/a>
so try itWhat can you feed a 5 week old rabbit and how much do you feed them?
Dont listen to the last two people they obviously dont have rabbits!
5weeks is far to young, they should still be feeding off mum. i have 19 5week olds at the mo and are eating and still feeding off mum.i never give my bunnys fruit or veg they dont need it! a carrot to bunnys is a mars bar to us!
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Five week old rabbits should NOT have any type of fresh food(veggies %26amp; fruit). They will develop mucoid enteritis and evetually die. Stop feeding them the lettuce right now.
They should be fed unlimited grass hay and rabbit pellets with 18% protein. They should also have fresh, cool, unchlorinated water at all times. At 5 weeks of age they really should not have been sold. In some states it is illegal to sell rabbits under 8 weeks of age.
Make sure you get them seperated BEFORE they turn 12 weeks old. Otherwise your doe will end up pregnant, too young and could die during kindling(Birth).
Never trust what a petstore tells you they just want to make money, they do not care about the animals they are just inventory to them. Next time find a reputable breeder(an ARBA member) to buy from
i dont kno much about baby bunnies but i have one witch is not full grown. but once it gets older feed them timothy hay and alfalfa keep it full all the time also thats the same with pelletes. once it gets older you dont want to feed them alfalfa and control feeding them pellets
as far as the water keep it full AT ALL TIMES!!
but when i first i got my bunny i thought he NEVER touched his water, but i got him used to a water bowl first nd then he started using the water bottle i would have a watter bottle and a watter bowl. (the things you put on the side of their cage)(you can get them a walmart(nd they r for birds. you kno bird water bowls))
but he will be fine if you do that. GOOOD LUCKK:]
First of all, you should NEVER buy a rabbit THAT young! they are not even weened yet. Yes they do eat pellets at that age but they still need milk. Now that that's over, DO NOT feed them ANY greens or vegatables until they are 6 months old. They are still developing and they need to keep their weight. Greens have too much water, and cause them to have diarreah and loose tons of weight. I HAVE BRED PEDIGREE RABBITS FOR 4 YEARS! PLEASE take care of them the proper way. Feed them alfalfa pellets and hay, LOTS of hay. They can have free food (as much as they want). I am not trying to be mean or rude, but SO many people buy rabbits TOO young and feed the SO badly. If you want them to live, PLEASE follow these instructions. THANK YOU!
You can feed them carrots it dosn't matter go ahead and feed them carrots lettuce radish
5 weeks is the earliest a baby rabbit should be weaned, and in my opinion it is the best age if the rabbit is to be a pet. Much older and it will be harder to tame. Rabbits are not as domesticated as dogs and cats and the babies are more naturally ';wild';. Use very gentle handling and your babies will be wonderful pets. As to feeding, the main food to feed any rabbit is rabbit pellet food. You can give a baby a little dry grass hay in addition to pellets, but nothing else. The problem with ';green food'; like lettuce or fresh grass, veggies or fruit is it has too much liquid in it and will cause diarrhea that can very quickly be fatal. Give your rabbits all they can eat each day, but not more, until they are 4-5 months old, then cut back to just enough to keep them trim, but not fat, about 4-7 oz per day depending on the size of the rabbit. Caged rabbits can easily become fat as they get very little exercise. I have a page on my farm's web site with lots of info on caring for and breeding rabbits:
http://www.donnybrookfarm.com/RabbitBasi鈥?/a>
It's mainly for people who raise meat rabbits, but the care for rabbits is the same if they are for pets too.
Also, please be aware that your male and female babies must be in separate cages after they reach 2 months of age!
Good luck and have fun with your new bunnies!
What are the symptoms of a baby dwarf rabbit having diarrhea?
I adopted a 6 week old baby dwarf rabbit. I made a big mistake of feeding it baby lettuce today. The baby lettuce was the size of my pinky. It was just one leaf. I was just wondering what the symptoms are for a baby dwarf rabbit when it has diarrhea and what can I do to relieve it? Thank you! I'm very worried about my rabbit!What are the symptoms of a baby dwarf rabbit having diarrhea?
The symptoms will be it will have messy runny poops. That is what diarrhea is. Young rabbits (under 6 months) should have NO fresh foods. A youngster that get diarrhea has a very good chance of dying from dehydration. If you rabbit develops diarrhea take away all food. feed only hay and water for 3 days. This should clear up the diarrhea.
After three days reintroduce the pelleted feed.
Also remember that a 6 week old rabbit should still be with it's mother. Most reputable breeders keep kits with mom until they are 8 weeks old.And then keep them another 2 weeks to make sure they are eating and doing well on their own. it is irresponsible to sell a rabbit that is that young. Also bad idea to buy or ';adopt'; one for that matter unless you are someone who has a lot of experience raising young rabbits.What are the symptoms of a baby dwarf rabbit having diarrhea?
I'm sure it will be fine, just like you would be if you had diarrhea. It will get out of the bunny's system this way. Just keep an eye on him and make sure he is staying hydrated.
Wait it out, and clean it up after. lettuce has too much water in it. If it doesn't go away after a few days, see a vet
DONT FEED IT LETTUCE!!!!
it is too stringy for rabbits too digest.
and yea um you will know it has diarrahea because the poo will be runny and possibly yellow or green. lol
Keep him on Hay and fresh water for 24 hrs and he should be OK x
The symptoms will be it will have messy runny poops. That is what diarrhea is. Young rabbits (under 6 months) should have NO fresh foods. A youngster that get diarrhea has a very good chance of dying from dehydration. If you rabbit develops diarrhea take away all food. feed only hay and water for 3 days. This should clear up the diarrhea.
After three days reintroduce the pelleted feed.
Also remember that a 6 week old rabbit should still be with it's mother. Most reputable breeders keep kits with mom until they are 8 weeks old.And then keep them another 2 weeks to make sure they are eating and doing well on their own. it is irresponsible to sell a rabbit that is that young. Also bad idea to buy or ';adopt'; one for that matter unless you are someone who has a lot of experience raising young rabbits.What are the symptoms of a baby dwarf rabbit having diarrhea?
I'm sure it will be fine, just like you would be if you had diarrhea. It will get out of the bunny's system this way. Just keep an eye on him and make sure he is staying hydrated.
Wait it out, and clean it up after. lettuce has too much water in it. If it doesn't go away after a few days, see a vet
DONT FEED IT LETTUCE!!!!
it is too stringy for rabbits too digest.
and yea um you will know it has diarrahea because the poo will be runny and possibly yellow or green. lol
Keep him on Hay and fresh water for 24 hrs and he should be OK x
How do I get oil out of a rabbit fur poncho?
My massage therapist spilled a large amount of massage oil on my rabbit fur poncho. Can it be washed? It's not worth paying a large amount of money to a dry cleaner. Any other suggestions?How do I get oil out of a rabbit fur poncho?
Furs can't be washed, it will ruin it. You will have a bald poncho. I highly suggest taking it to the cleaners to see if they can do anything.:)How do I get oil out of a rabbit fur poncho?
You can try and wash it.. maybe by hand or gentle in your machine but don't put it in the dryer.. sometimes the fur will fall out so good luck
Furs can't be washed, it will ruin it. You will have a bald poncho. I highly suggest taking it to the cleaners to see if they can do anything.:)How do I get oil out of a rabbit fur poncho?
You can try and wash it.. maybe by hand or gentle in your machine but don't put it in the dryer.. sometimes the fur will fall out so good luck
How can you tell when a very fluffy rabbit is pregnant?
I have two rabbits ,boy and girl. When can I tell when she is pregnant?How can you tell when a very fluffy rabbit is pregnant?
you know, i had a pregnant bunny to and didnt know until she was almost due. but i got another pregnant bunny and i noticed the stomach hangs, if your able to pet her put your hand under tummy and leave it there for a few minutes if you feel movement. then yes she is pregnant. by the way do you know how to prepare for the labor?How can you tell when a very fluffy rabbit is pregnant?
Stroke your hand gently over it's tummy. If you feel a bulge it's having bubs.
you know, i had a pregnant bunny to and didnt know until she was almost due. but i got another pregnant bunny and i noticed the stomach hangs, if your able to pet her put your hand under tummy and leave it there for a few minutes if you feel movement. then yes she is pregnant. by the way do you know how to prepare for the labor?How can you tell when a very fluffy rabbit is pregnant?
Stroke your hand gently over it's tummy. If you feel a bulge it's having bubs.
What is the normal gestation period for a rabbit?
i think my rabbit is pregnant and i need to know when she will have babis if she is.What is the normal gestation period for a rabbit?
30 days, give or take one. I'm a lionhead rabbit breeder. You can feel under her tummy about the time you think she's two weeks pregnant for kits, they'll feel like small little grapes. Put a nesting box in two weeks before she's due. Check her reguarly around her due date. Watch the kits, and remove dead ones from the nest.What is the normal gestation period for a rabbit?
The gestation period of all rabbits is [ 31 Days ]
Rabbits' gestational period is between 28 and 31 days.
Here's two excellent articles on how to care for your bunny family -
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriseli鈥?/a>
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.htm鈥?/a>
I quote from the first article -
';If mama has pulled her fur, it's because she is planning to use it to line the nest. If she hasn't made the nest yet, you can do it for her, and then place the babies in the nest. If mama has already made a nest, then leave it intact, and simply move it to the nest box. A covered litterbox (the type used for cats) makes a good nest box. It should be lined with a towel on the bottom (but make sure the towel has no loose strings or holes, since babies can get tangled and strangled!) topped with a layer of soft hay or straw. The babies in their nest should be placed on top of the hay. Make sure mama sees where her babies are, and then let her choose what to do. The box should be high enough so that the babies can't crawl out, but low enough to allow mama to easily hop in to nurse and hop out when she wants to get away. NOTE THAT MAMA WILL NURSE ONLY ONCE OR TWICE PER DAY, AND THEN ';IGNORE'; THE BABIES. This does not mean that she has abandoned them. She is merely following her instinct to stay away from the nest to avoid drawing the attention of predators. Don't assume that because you don't see her feeding the babies that she has abandoned them. It is her natural instinct to stay away from the nest. If the babies are warm and wiggly, and their bellies are round, you should not interfere. Bottle feeding almost invariably does more harm than good! If the babies seem cold, shrunken, lethargic, and are more bluish than a healthy, pink color, mama might not be feeding them. Only then should you consider what to do about feeding an orphaned litter - http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.htm鈥?/a>
All quoted from
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriseli鈥?/a>
- please have a read of these two great articles for lots more info.
And very best of luck to your new bunny family and you all!
can u answer my question it's about a dwarf hamster
30 days, give or take one. I'm a lionhead rabbit breeder. You can feel under her tummy about the time you think she's two weeks pregnant for kits, they'll feel like small little grapes. Put a nesting box in two weeks before she's due. Check her reguarly around her due date. Watch the kits, and remove dead ones from the nest.What is the normal gestation period for a rabbit?
The gestation period of all rabbits is [ 31 Days ]
Rabbits' gestational period is between 28 and 31 days.
Here's two excellent articles on how to care for your bunny family -
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriseli鈥?/a>
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.htm鈥?/a>
I quote from the first article -
';If mama has pulled her fur, it's because she is planning to use it to line the nest. If she hasn't made the nest yet, you can do it for her, and then place the babies in the nest. If mama has already made a nest, then leave it intact, and simply move it to the nest box. A covered litterbox (the type used for cats) makes a good nest box. It should be lined with a towel on the bottom (but make sure the towel has no loose strings or holes, since babies can get tangled and strangled!) topped with a layer of soft hay or straw. The babies in their nest should be placed on top of the hay. Make sure mama sees where her babies are, and then let her choose what to do. The box should be high enough so that the babies can't crawl out, but low enough to allow mama to easily hop in to nurse and hop out when she wants to get away. NOTE THAT MAMA WILL NURSE ONLY ONCE OR TWICE PER DAY, AND THEN ';IGNORE'; THE BABIES. This does not mean that she has abandoned them. She is merely following her instinct to stay away from the nest to avoid drawing the attention of predators. Don't assume that because you don't see her feeding the babies that she has abandoned them. It is her natural instinct to stay away from the nest. If the babies are warm and wiggly, and their bellies are round, you should not interfere. Bottle feeding almost invariably does more harm than good! If the babies seem cold, shrunken, lethargic, and are more bluish than a healthy, pink color, mama might not be feeding them. Only then should you consider what to do about feeding an orphaned litter - http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/orphan.htm鈥?/a>
All quoted from
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/surpriseli鈥?/a>
- please have a read of these two great articles for lots more info.
And very best of luck to your new bunny family and you all!
can u answer my question it's about a dwarf hamster
Can a rabbit be in the same hutch as a guinea pig?
One of my guinea pigs died last night and the other is lonley. Could I put my sisters rabbit in with him as company, it is a grey and white rabbit and it is hardly more than a baby.Can a rabbit be in the same hutch as a guinea pig?
No, because the rabbit could get startled and kick the guinea pig with a fatal shot.
Read this page: http://www.guineapigcages.com/rabbits.ht鈥?/a>
It is a perfect page for you to read. I hoped I have helped you!Can a rabbit be in the same hutch as a guinea pig?
yep you sure can
IF
you want to take the risk of your GP being eviscerated by a bunny kick
OR
raped to death by a frustrated male OR femal bunny
OR
contracting bordatella bronchiseptica, carried with no symptoms by rabbits, lethal to gp
Get it a little gp friend and make it happy, athough as you say him it may be a case of neutering him to go with some girly gps as boars can be territorial
Bad idea. The rabbit could harm or even kill the piggy. The best thing to do is put them in separate hutches but put them both in the same room.
Rabbits can grow up to be aggressive and even if your sister bunny gets along with the guinea pig now once it reaches maturity it may attack the guinea pig. Also rabbits bite and kick a lot so the guinea pig could get hurt. I think you should probably get another guinea pig instead.
First of all, a rabbits kick, even accidently, can kill a Guinea Pig. Rabbits naturally like the thump their feet and such, and although they might no mean to, they can kick the poor Guinea Pig.
Not only that, but they need different foods. Rabbit pellets don't have Vitamin C while Guinea Pigs do. They need Vitamin C.
Just, don't do it. What I suggest is COMPLETELY remodelling your guinea pigs cage to take his/her mind off the death of their companion and then get another so that they wont be lonely. I'm really sorry about your guinea pig, losing a pet is so hard ):
Your not rele supposed to i dont thnk becoz they can bully the guinea pig but you culd jus let thm meet carefully thn see if they are happy
Oh, poor piggy! Rest in Peace. What I recommend is adopting another same gender guinea pig to live with your other. Guinea pigs are very social creatures, and are naturally living in herds. http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm
Rabbits and Guinea pigs should never be allowed to mix. They are both different animals, so require different care. Guinea pigs and rabbits do not eat the same foods, and their pellets/vegetables could become mixed. Guinea pigs cannot live on wired flooring like most rabbits do. Guinea pigs could be severely hurt by the rabbit.
I wouldn't suggest it. They carry diseases that can spread to each other. Rabbits can also get very protective of there homes. If they have been together since they were very young (pretty close to birth) they could fight and kill each other. maybe put the cages next to each other.
You can but BE CAREFUL, you should only put them together when there at a young age, so watch them closely.
no you can't do that the guinea pig will kill the rabbit because the rabbit is on the guinea pig territory and you can't put a new guinea pig in with the other one because it will kill that one
yes they CAN but if they dont get along u shouldnt other =wise it's ok but they may need to get fixed even if they are boy%26amp;boy or girl and girl
if theyre the same size and both seem not to be violent, u should try it and watch for like 15 minutes and if they are nice and seem ok leave em alone for like 20 minutes and keep checking but you have to make sure they still have there own food.
I adopted a bunny and a guinea pig. they had lived together in the same cage for almost a year. never fought once. Make sure it is big enough and the rabbit and guinea pig don't mind. then go for it. but if they both or just one of them minds then take them out because they can get stressed and may fight or die. I hope this helps!
No, because the rabbit could get startled and kick the guinea pig with a fatal shot.
Read this page: http://www.guineapigcages.com/rabbits.ht鈥?/a>
It is a perfect page for you to read. I hoped I have helped you!Can a rabbit be in the same hutch as a guinea pig?
yep you sure can
IF
you want to take the risk of your GP being eviscerated by a bunny kick
OR
raped to death by a frustrated male OR femal bunny
OR
contracting bordatella bronchiseptica, carried with no symptoms by rabbits, lethal to gp
Get it a little gp friend and make it happy, athough as you say him it may be a case of neutering him to go with some girly gps as boars can be territorial
Bad idea. The rabbit could harm or even kill the piggy. The best thing to do is put them in separate hutches but put them both in the same room.
Rabbits can grow up to be aggressive and even if your sister bunny gets along with the guinea pig now once it reaches maturity it may attack the guinea pig. Also rabbits bite and kick a lot so the guinea pig could get hurt. I think you should probably get another guinea pig instead.
First of all, a rabbits kick, even accidently, can kill a Guinea Pig. Rabbits naturally like the thump their feet and such, and although they might no mean to, they can kick the poor Guinea Pig.
Not only that, but they need different foods. Rabbit pellets don't have Vitamin C while Guinea Pigs do. They need Vitamin C.
Just, don't do it. What I suggest is COMPLETELY remodelling your guinea pigs cage to take his/her mind off the death of their companion and then get another so that they wont be lonely. I'm really sorry about your guinea pig, losing a pet is so hard ):
Your not rele supposed to i dont thnk becoz they can bully the guinea pig but you culd jus let thm meet carefully thn see if they are happy
Oh, poor piggy! Rest in Peace. What I recommend is adopting another same gender guinea pig to live with your other. Guinea pigs are very social creatures, and are naturally living in herds. http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm
Rabbits and Guinea pigs should never be allowed to mix. They are both different animals, so require different care. Guinea pigs and rabbits do not eat the same foods, and their pellets/vegetables could become mixed. Guinea pigs cannot live on wired flooring like most rabbits do. Guinea pigs could be severely hurt by the rabbit.
I wouldn't suggest it. They carry diseases that can spread to each other. Rabbits can also get very protective of there homes. If they have been together since they were very young (pretty close to birth) they could fight and kill each other. maybe put the cages next to each other.
You can but BE CAREFUL, you should only put them together when there at a young age, so watch them closely.
no you can't do that the guinea pig will kill the rabbit because the rabbit is on the guinea pig territory and you can't put a new guinea pig in with the other one because it will kill that one
yes they CAN but if they dont get along u shouldnt other =wise it's ok but they may need to get fixed even if they are boy%26amp;boy or girl and girl
if theyre the same size and both seem not to be violent, u should try it and watch for like 15 minutes and if they are nice and seem ok leave em alone for like 20 minutes and keep checking but you have to make sure they still have there own food.
I adopted a bunny and a guinea pig. they had lived together in the same cage for almost a year. never fought once. Make sure it is big enough and the rabbit and guinea pig don't mind. then go for it. but if they both or just one of them minds then take them out because they can get stressed and may fight or die. I hope this helps!
How can you tell a male rabbit from a female rabbit?
We just got a new littter of rabbits and we need to know which ones are males and which ones are females!How can you tell a male rabbit from a female rabbit?
For people who are inexperienced with sexing rabbits, it's really hard to tell before they are 6 weeks old. Even then, it is common to make mistakes. For people who know what they're doing, it is possible to sex a rabbit from less than a week old. If you don't know what you are doing, I would say wait a couple of months, then try it. What you do is pull back on the flap of skin between the rabbit's hind legs. If something pops out, it is a boy. If there is a slit, then it is a female. If you still can't tell, then wait until their testicles drop, then you will know which ones are the boys and which are the girls. If you can't tell by the time they are around 3 months old, separate them all.How can you tell a male rabbit from a female rabbit?
It's hard to describe in WORDS what the gender of the rabbit is! I would suggest going to the website below to help you determine which is male, which is female.
The male rabbit is the one who has to pay bunny support and loses his hole and half his paycheck.
http://www.debmark.com/rabbits/sexing.ht鈥?/a>
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For people who are inexperienced with sexing rabbits, it's really hard to tell before they are 6 weeks old. Even then, it is common to make mistakes. For people who know what they're doing, it is possible to sex a rabbit from less than a week old. If you don't know what you are doing, I would say wait a couple of months, then try it. What you do is pull back on the flap of skin between the rabbit's hind legs. If something pops out, it is a boy. If there is a slit, then it is a female. If you still can't tell, then wait until their testicles drop, then you will know which ones are the boys and which are the girls. If you can't tell by the time they are around 3 months old, separate them all.How can you tell a male rabbit from a female rabbit?
It's hard to describe in WORDS what the gender of the rabbit is! I would suggest going to the website below to help you determine which is male, which is female.
The male rabbit is the one who has to pay bunny support and loses his hole and half his paycheck.
http://www.debmark.com/rabbits/sexing.ht鈥?/a>
ask the stork
How much does it cost to take a rabbit to the vet for a pregnancy test?
My sister (5 year old) will not tell the truth weather she did or did not put my male and female rabbit together!!! THe female is acting strange but I want to take her to the vet to see if she really is pregnant. Do ypu know how much about it would cost? Also do you know anything about pregnant rabbits or kits?How much does it cost to take a rabbit to the vet for a pregnancy test?
How long ago did she put them together? After about two weeks you should be able to feel for yourself, it isn't that difficult. Gently slip your hands under your rabbits stomach following the shape of her back legs and position your hands so they are pointing towards her tail with your thumbs on her back so you have a secure hold of her. Pressing her stomach, again gently, you should be able to feel grape size lumps if she is pregnant. Otherwise she'll be fine. If your sister might do this again I'd get the rabbits neutered. They'll be happier in the long run and this won't happen again!How much does it cost to take a rabbit to the vet for a pregnancy test?
Depends on the vet and what equipment they have available to them.
To find out if an animal is pregnant normally the vet will palpate their stomach and take x-rays. If they have an ultra sound on site they could use that. But it depends how far along the rabbit is, most vets will probably tell you just to wait and see what happens.
Rabbits are pregnant for around 30 days. If the female starts pulling out fur she is probably making a nest for the babies. Go to the vet anyway to get some information. It will just be the cost of a consultation if the rabbit doesn't need anything else.
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How long ago did she put them together? After about two weeks you should be able to feel for yourself, it isn't that difficult. Gently slip your hands under your rabbits stomach following the shape of her back legs and position your hands so they are pointing towards her tail with your thumbs on her back so you have a secure hold of her. Pressing her stomach, again gently, you should be able to feel grape size lumps if she is pregnant. Otherwise she'll be fine. If your sister might do this again I'd get the rabbits neutered. They'll be happier in the long run and this won't happen again!How much does it cost to take a rabbit to the vet for a pregnancy test?
Depends on the vet and what equipment they have available to them.
To find out if an animal is pregnant normally the vet will palpate their stomach and take x-rays. If they have an ultra sound on site they could use that. But it depends how far along the rabbit is, most vets will probably tell you just to wait and see what happens.
Rabbits are pregnant for around 30 days. If the female starts pulling out fur she is probably making a nest for the babies. Go to the vet anyway to get some information. It will just be the cost of a consultation if the rabbit doesn't need anything else.
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What are the requirements to bringing a pet rabbit into Japan?
We are moving there with the US ARMY, what type of paperwork and things do I need?What are the requirements to bringing a pet rabbit into Japan?
♡Take a look at this↓ site:
http://www.usarj.army.mil/organization/v…
It should tell you what you need to know to ';import your pet';.
You may want to read: ';Should I bring my pet to Japan?';
http://www.usarj.army.mil/organization/v…
☆Required documents:
http://www.usarj.army.mil/organization/v…
The above link will also direct you to the ';Japan Animal Quarantine Service'; site.
http://www.maff-aqs.go.jp/english/ryoko/…
You'll should check the info ↑there as well.
Hope this helps!
Good luck bringing your rabbit here to Japan.♡What are the requirements to bringing a pet rabbit into Japan?
The second person who answered this is a ********. There is NO military instalation or branch that is a ';law unto themselves'; The law is the fedral law that applies to the US, established by the US. As a military brat and wife, I know this.
If you're coming here with the US army, you'll need to ask THEM what the requirements are. The US army are a law unto themselves, and the restrictions placed on humans are not applied to them!
♡Take a look at this↓ site:
http://www.usarj.army.mil/organization/v…
It should tell you what you need to know to ';import your pet';.
You may want to read: ';Should I bring my pet to Japan?';
http://www.usarj.army.mil/organization/v…
☆Required documents:
http://www.usarj.army.mil/organization/v…
The above link will also direct you to the ';Japan Animal Quarantine Service'; site.
http://www.maff-aqs.go.jp/english/ryoko/…
You'll should check the info ↑there as well.
Hope this helps!
Good luck bringing your rabbit here to Japan.♡What are the requirements to bringing a pet rabbit into Japan?
The second person who answered this is a ********. There is NO military instalation or branch that is a ';law unto themselves'; The law is the fedral law that applies to the US, established by the US. As a military brat and wife, I know this.
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If you're coming here with the US army, you'll need to ask THEM what the requirements are. The US army are a law unto themselves, and the restrictions placed on humans are not applied to them!
Is a rabbit or cat better for a first pet?
I am looking for a pet if u r giving out one for free im interested!!! Also i want ur suggestion. Is a cat better than a rabbit for a first pet?Is a rabbit or cat better for a first pet?
I would say a cat. My daughter has a rabbit and she is very cute and very personable but she needs alot of attention and her cage has to be cleaned every day or it smells horrible (kind of like Sea World).Is a rabbit or cat better for a first pet?
I think a cat is a better first pet (all my rabbits kept dying when i was a little kid, devestating!!) but make sure you check the parents and make sure its a very friendly cat, there are many different personalities and some very nasty ones, so you will want to get a very affectionate and tolerant kitty! Have fun looking! :-).. Kat.
rabbits are cute but cats are easier to take care of
I would say a cat. There is a lot more care that goes into rabbits than people realize. Rabbits are great pets but for a first timepet, I would get a cat.
Cats are more independant and cleaner.
I say a cat - they are clean and they do not need a cage. So it is cheaper.
i sorta like rabits.just for some reason. they just seem more alive and wont scrae you at night unless it has red eyes....
For a first pet, depending upon the age of the person, I would suggest a cat. I personally own a rabbit and it is the best pet I have ever had, but they can be high maintenance. My rabbit is litter box trained and lives in the house with me. But she requires alot of attention. She is an attention hog.
But cats are more independent and self sufficient.
Good luck.
I like rabbits better as first pets. They wont claw everything in your house, they will socialize with you more, and it's so cute letting them out of their cage and watching them hop lol. And you dont have to worry about spaying or nuetering or declawing it.
cats. definitely cats. they pretty much take care of themselves minus the litter box clean-up.
I prefer rabbit, it stays in a cage most of the time. A cat may make a mess in more places. I think rabbits are cute, hop hop.
I think Rabbits make great first pets, but they are very different from cats. You can learn a lot having a bunny as a companion animal. They are not as demanding as a cat, can be litter trained like a cat, can be very affectionate, but need to be confined when you are not home. Cats won't chew wires or wood in your house, but can claw your sofa and carpet. Both should be neutered/spayed. Both are a commitment of time and money. Think carefully before getting either.
I would go with neither. I would start smaller, like with a fish. Then move up to a hamster, rabbit, cat. I own a rabbit and she does require attention, she gets out of her cage and runs almost everyday.
If you go with a cat, then it would depend on the type. Obviously they are still going to need attention, play time, food, and litter box.
To me they are about the same, except I can put the rabbit back in a cage (she is not litter box trained) Also remember to supply lots of chew toys, otherwise and even with toys, they may chew on chords and things.
I would say a cat. My daughter has a rabbit and she is very cute and very personable but she needs alot of attention and her cage has to be cleaned every day or it smells horrible (kind of like Sea World).Is a rabbit or cat better for a first pet?
I think a cat is a better first pet (all my rabbits kept dying when i was a little kid, devestating!!) but make sure you check the parents and make sure its a very friendly cat, there are many different personalities and some very nasty ones, so you will want to get a very affectionate and tolerant kitty! Have fun looking! :-).. Kat.
rabbits are cute but cats are easier to take care of
I would say a cat. There is a lot more care that goes into rabbits than people realize. Rabbits are great pets but for a first timepet, I would get a cat.
Cats are more independant and cleaner.
I say a cat - they are clean and they do not need a cage. So it is cheaper.
i sorta like rabits.just for some reason. they just seem more alive and wont scrae you at night unless it has red eyes....
For a first pet, depending upon the age of the person, I would suggest a cat. I personally own a rabbit and it is the best pet I have ever had, but they can be high maintenance. My rabbit is litter box trained and lives in the house with me. But she requires alot of attention. She is an attention hog.
But cats are more independent and self sufficient.
Good luck.
I like rabbits better as first pets. They wont claw everything in your house, they will socialize with you more, and it's so cute letting them out of their cage and watching them hop lol. And you dont have to worry about spaying or nuetering or declawing it.
cats. definitely cats. they pretty much take care of themselves minus the litter box clean-up.
I prefer rabbit, it stays in a cage most of the time. A cat may make a mess in more places. I think rabbits are cute, hop hop.
I think Rabbits make great first pets, but they are very different from cats. You can learn a lot having a bunny as a companion animal. They are not as demanding as a cat, can be litter trained like a cat, can be very affectionate, but need to be confined when you are not home. Cats won't chew wires or wood in your house, but can claw your sofa and carpet. Both should be neutered/spayed. Both are a commitment of time and money. Think carefully before getting either.
I would go with neither. I would start smaller, like with a fish. Then move up to a hamster, rabbit, cat. I own a rabbit and she does require attention, she gets out of her cage and runs almost everyday.
If you go with a cat, then it would depend on the type. Obviously they are still going to need attention, play time, food, and litter box.
To me they are about the same, except I can put the rabbit back in a cage (she is not litter box trained) Also remember to supply lots of chew toys, otherwise and even with toys, they may chew on chords and things.
What coll football game was delayed when a rabbit ran on the field & fans went wild when reached the end zone?
Just need to know the two teams that played in that game; Year of game is optional.What coll football game was delayed when a rabbit ran on the field %26amp; fans went wild when reached the end zone?
You may be remembering the squirrel that ran across the field to great applause during the Illinois-Penn State game.
You may be remembering the squirrel that ran across the field to great applause during the Illinois-Penn State game.
What is the best way to train a rabbit on a harness?
Shes over 3 months old so I thought it would be a good time to start training her on the harness. Never done it before so I thought I would get some tips.What is the best way to train a rabbit on a harness?
Well... my rabbits hate the harness but they are also 2 years old and just now starting on it. Anyway, my suggestion would be to just put it on her and leave it on her for a while (this is what they tell you to do with puppies)...then put the leash on and let it trail behind her for a while... Also, if you don't already know this, put her on her back when you put it on her, it makes them go into a trance...
Well... my rabbits hate the harness but they are also 2 years old and just now starting on it. Anyway, my suggestion would be to just put it on her and leave it on her for a while (this is what they tell you to do with puppies)...then put the leash on and let it trail behind her for a while... Also, if you don't already know this, put her on her back when you put it on her, it makes them go into a trance...
How long does it take for a bunny rabbit to reach their full size?
I've had my bunny since Easter and she was about 6 months old then.
I was wondering if she is at her full size now? Because I like the size that she is at now and I just want to know if she will get any bigger.
If you don't think she's done growing, how much longer will it be before she reaches her full size?
Thanks.How long does it take for a bunny rabbit to reach their full size?
Well i have a bunny. She is probably like 6 years old now. They usually reach their full height at about a year old.How long does it take for a bunny rabbit to reach their full size?
I asked my vet this when I took my male to be neutered and it's a teaching hospital so he asked around in the exotics department for me and came back with ';it depends on the breed.'; Apparently they grow quickly to start and can keep growing really sloooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwly the rest of their natural lives, which is about a dozen years. :0)
i have two. it took about 8-10 months to get to their size they are now. They can get fatter though. just not much longer.natural cosmetics
I was wondering if she is at her full size now? Because I like the size that she is at now and I just want to know if she will get any bigger.
If you don't think she's done growing, how much longer will it be before she reaches her full size?
Thanks.How long does it take for a bunny rabbit to reach their full size?
Well i have a bunny. She is probably like 6 years old now. They usually reach their full height at about a year old.How long does it take for a bunny rabbit to reach their full size?
I asked my vet this when I took my male to be neutered and it's a teaching hospital so he asked around in the exotics department for me and came back with ';it depends on the breed.'; Apparently they grow quickly to start and can keep growing really sloooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwly the rest of their natural lives, which is about a dozen years. :0)
i have two. it took about 8-10 months to get to their size they are now. They can get fatter though. just not much longer.
Will providing enough chewing toys to my pet rabbit stop it from chewing other important stuff?
I keep my rabbit in her cage most of the time. But I allow her to roam about in the house for about an hour each day. It is then that she chews electrical cords, books, cloths etc. If I keep chewing toys in her cage will she stop chewing other stuff when I allow her to come out?Will providing enough chewing toys to my pet rabbit stop it from chewing other important stuff?
Your rabbit should have a t least 5 hours out each day. What a horrible life being stuck in a cage!!
If you have no garden you still have to do this in the evening if you are out all day. Don't keep your rabbit confined to her cage just because you cannot be bothered to pick stuff up off t he floor and watch her. You should be bonding with her. I am not having a go at you, this is the only way i can express my feelings for the rabbit and if she can get to items you cannot be being careful enough.
It is natural that rabbits chew to file down their teeth as their teeth are constantly growing throughout their lives.
You can deter her a bit with a product called bitter apple, but you will never stop her chewing totally.If she is chewing the bars of her cage, i cannot blame her. This can also cause teeth growth problems
My rabbits when in the house were out all the time when i was at home. You should get some plastic covers for cables from your diy store and remove destroyable items off the e floor.
Pay more attention to her and if she chews anything, remove her from the area but do not speak to her as she is seeking your attention.
Give her apple wood to chew on or rabbit chews from your local store in her cage.Make sure she is fed on a pelleted diet like Burgess Excel with veg %26amp; fruit in moderation and plenty of Hay.
Please email me if you need more help.Will providing enough chewing toys to my pet rabbit stop it from chewing other important stuff?
No
Rabbits need to chew to stop their teeth from growing too long
The following was compiled by me to give more help to new rabbit owners and I exhibit rex, dutch, harlequins, magpies and dwarf lop rabbits, also ferrets and ferret cross European polecat hybrids, I got my first pet ferret and pet rabbit over 50+ years ago, when I was a small child.
History ... Dutch rabbits, along with the English, were the most popular pet and exhibition rabbits a position that has now been filled by the Lop breeds. Originally from Holland or Belgium, the breed is striking in its appearance with a white blaze carrying up to a point between the ears, a saddle of colour continuing right around the middle of the rabbit with a straight edge and white markings on the hind feet. Their coat should be glossy and they are a medium size rabbit weighing 2.04 -2. 26 kg (4.5 lb. 5 lb.).
Behaviour of all rabbits ... Dutch rabbits are very lively and alert and should make good pets although a prospective owner should be looking for a breeder that handles the rabbits regularly from a young age so that the rabbit is not too jumpy. Colours Black, Blue, Chocolate, Yellow, Tortoiseshell, Steel Grey, Brown Grey, Pale Grey and Tri Colour By using body language rabbits can stamp their feet or with a flash of a tail they can be seen and heard by other rabbits over a long distance.
Feeding ... Rabbits require a high fibre with lots of low quality hay (dried grass) or straw and low protein feed to prevent digestive problems, all rabbits do better on a poor quality hay than on a better quality hay such as timothy hay. Use rabbit pellets which can be purchased from pet shops to provide all your rabbits dietary needs and along with the following. Vegetables:
Artichoke leaves and Jerrusalem leaves, stems and tubers, Asparagus, Baby Sweetcorns and full size ones, Beetroot, Broccoli (and its leaves, including purple sprouting varieties), Brussel Sprouts (leaves and sprouts), Cabbage (can sometimes cause digestive upsets), Carrots (and carrot tops), Cauliflower (and the leaves), Celeriac, Celery (and its leaves), Chicory (in small amounts as this is a diretic), Courgette ( also leaves and flowers), Cucumber ( also leaves and flowers), Curly Kale (Excerlent for winter use), Fennel, Green beans (including leaves and stems), Kohl rabi, Parsnip, Peas (including the leaves and pods), Peppers (red, green and yellow), Pumpkin ( also leaves and flowers), Radish Tops, Rocket, Romaine (and all other lettuce as this is a diretic), Spinach (only occasional), Spring Greens, Squash (e.g. Butternut, leaves and flowers), Swede (Excerlent for winter use), Turnip (only occasional), Watercress.
Herbs (often powerful tastes so may take some getting used to): Basil, Coriander, Dill, Mint (peppermint), Parsley, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.
Fruits (should be fed in moderation, due to sugar content): all types of fresh fruit including skin Apple, Apricot, Banana (high in potassium),Blackberries (and leaves 鈥?excellent astringent properties), Blueberries,Cherries, Grapes, Kiwi Fruit, Melon, Mango, Nectarines, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plums, Strawberries, Raspberries (and leaves 鈥?excellent astringent properties), Tomatoes (not the leaves)
Wild Garden Herbs/Weeds/Flowers: Borage, Calendula, Camomile, Chickweed ( in small amounts as this is a diretic), Clover (leaves and flowers), Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Dandelion (in small amounts as this is a diretic), Goosegrass (cleavers) but may stick to coat!, Lavender, Mallow, Nettle (the type with the white flowers), Nasturtium (leaves and flowers), Shepherd's purse, Sow Thistle, Plantain, Yarrow.
Extra vitamins and salt licks are not required. Any changes in diet must be made slowly (green stuffs and prepared feeds) over a period of a couple of weeks, to avoid digestive upsets. Fresh water must be available at all times and renewed daily. To enable your rabbit to extract as much protein, vitamins and minerals from their low quality food, they digest their food twice, these are soft, kidney shaped droppings which are covered in a small amount of mucous. These droppings are very different from the dry round droppings that you will usually see your rabbit passing. Rabbits are herbivorous and wild rabbits will spend most of their lives grazing on grass, foliage, flowers and roots
Rabbits living indoor will drink more water than rabbits living out of doors because of the dryer atmosphere
Housing ... For first time rabbit owner once you get home with your rabbit, put it in your cage and leave it for 48 house so that it can get used to its new surroundings before you start handling it, if you start to handle it too early you could end up with a very grumpy young rabbit from the start.
Rabbits can be kept indoors or outdoors, either way they need their own space in an appropriate cage or hutch. There are many purpose built cages and hutches available, alternatively you could build your own. It is recommended that you purchase the best quality you can afford, your rabbit will need it for 7--12 years. Make sure that the hutch is large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and high enough for your rabbit to stand upright. Dutch rabbits are generally comfortable in a 4' x 2' hutch. If kept outdoors, the hutch should have a dark enclosed area to provide your rabbit with a quiet space. The main living area should be large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and have wire mesh on the door. The hutch should be at least 6'; off the floor to provide adequate ventilation. In the winter you can move your rabbits indoors or into a shed. They are also quite happy remaining out of doors, providing extra protection such as an old blanket draped over the front of the hutch at night in very cold weather. Remember rabbits need good ventilation, you can not therefore leave the cover down permanently otherwise your rabbit will succumb to chest infections from the damp, ammonia or overheating, and rabbits die from all of these.
Rabbits are naturally very clean animals and will only defecate and urinate in one area.
Bedding ... Hay, straw and wood chips all make suitable bedding for rabbits. It is down to personal choice which you use, however, research has shown that rabbits will choose straw rather than wood chip or wire bottomed cages. All bedding should be renewed at least once a week, and the hutch should be washed, scrubbed and disinfected several times per year.
Rabbits can live out doors quite happily at minus 20c or below, all they need is plenty of bedding and a 4 inch layer of shavings
Exercise ... Rabbits need regular stimulation and exercise in a safe environment. This can be in a purpose made rabbit run or simply by bringing your rabbit indoors and letting it play in your living room. Rabbits that are playing outside of their hutches, either in a run or indoors, should be supervised at all times and their play area must be 'rabbit proofed' by removing any hazards. Young rabbits will enjoy exercise, but be careful not to over do it, particularly if you are still in the 'getting to know each other' period.
Rabbits are sociable creatures and enjoy the company of humans, dogs, cats and other rabbits if carefully introduced. It is generally suggested that each rabbit has its own hutch (particularly if you intend to show it) as rabbits are like children and prefer not to share 'bedrooms'. They can, however, socialise together in common space, such as rabbit runs, and will like being able to see and hear another rabbit when they are in their own hutches. 2 bucks must never be put together even in a run if they have not been castrated (they will fight).
Rabbits need to be occupied and they love playing with toys. This can include manufactured toys for human babies, birds, cats, dogs, hamsters etc. But rabbits will equally get hours of enjoyment from some very cheap, readily available items in the household, blocks of wood, planks, plastic flower pots. Rabbits can get exercise by taking them out on a harness and lead, but the problem with this is that rabbits can pick up diseases and fleas left on the grass by other rabbits, if their vaccinations are up to date they should not get any of the diseases but they will still pick up fleas.
Rabbits left to run around the home while the householder is out will chew wires, electric leads and furniture, these pets should be put in a pen or hutch while the householders are not at home.
Health ... It is recommend that you get your rabbit covered by Pet Insurance as veterinary fees can mount up. Never leave a rabbit in the sole care of a child. As an adult you will have to assume sole responsibility for the health and welfare of your child's rabbit.
To prevent territorial behaviour of both bucks (males) and does (females), it is suggested that pet rabbits are neutered, if they are not neutered then it should be one rabbit per cage. I don't see altering as cruel when the kits may be dead in a year anyway; either through being ';released'; into the wild'; or being slaughtered in a shelter when the owners have got bored of them.
Never put intact cavies / guinea-pigs in with intact rabbits as they will both sexually abuse each other, cavies / guinea- pigs should be housed with others of the same species. Males can be neutered at around 3-4 months, and does at 6 months. Females over 2-3 years old that are not being regularly bred from are at high risk of developing uterine cancer unless neutered.
Rabbits have little ability to regulate their body temperature and die very easily from heat stroke. Ensure adequate shade is provided at all times. Handle your rabbit daily, and it will generally enjoy your company. Never pick a rabbit up by its ears, and always support your rabbits back
It might but it depends on the rabbit, Rabbits usually chew otha stuff because theyre bored..and need their own teeth to shorten down a bit. I would advise u to buy this spray suitable for bunnies, and spray it all ova tha things she chews this will def. stop ur bun to stop chewing things u dunt want to be chewed.
Gd Luck
x :]
It might help, but rabbits are curious little creatures , all you can do is rabbit proof your house. or trying spraying it with water when its in the act. Then it will associate the chewing with being sprayed. Bored bunnied are more likely to be destrictive, so make aure he/she has lots of toys and your spend time together
probably,you just have to encourage it to play with them
I have parrot wood toys hanging from the tops of rabbits cages they love wood or you can get sticks from outside with bark they chew the bark off just check and see what tree branches not to use via your location also give them large plastic cat ball with bells (not small) they love them they throw them around ,they also have thick card board tubes in pet stores they can chew ,I give mine toilet paper rolls they chew them and throw them around. I dont use paper towel rolls or toilet paper rolls if glue stays on them. Bunnies are so cute!!!
Hope this helps
www.blujay.com/petsrus
Your rabbits teeth are constantly growing, meaning they have to gnaw on things to wear them down, which could explain why she feels the need to chew stuff. It is a good idea to give her chew toys but make sure they are safe, another idea is to give her plenty of hay and a pellet food, which helps them to wear her teeth down. I had the same problems with my rabbit. It can also be a sign of boredom so try and give her things to keep her amused, balls and things work.
deppends on her age, if she is under a year she will chew on anything and everthing no matter what you do. I suggest that you pic one room in you house to let her out in then pic everthing up off the floor that could be dangerous to her, and let her out. And as to another answer made before is not nessicary to let your rabbit out five hours a day. One is more then enough. My show and breed stock rabbits come out of there cages only in the spring and fall for about 20 minutes each day. As long as the rabbit is in a cage that is good for its size it is fine. Also you might want to try putting a pen up for her outside when it gets warmer and letting her out for a little bit, rabbits love fresh grass and that when she can't chew up your house.
let her out of her cage and see what she chews on, then go to the pet store and try to find similar things or materials to what she chewed on. and don't just place the toys in her Cage, spread them around the room so when she is hopping about she finds a toy and chews on it instead of a book 2 feet away!
Your rabbit should have a t least 5 hours out each day. What a horrible life being stuck in a cage!!
If you have no garden you still have to do this in the evening if you are out all day. Don't keep your rabbit confined to her cage just because you cannot be bothered to pick stuff up off t he floor and watch her. You should be bonding with her. I am not having a go at you, this is the only way i can express my feelings for the rabbit and if she can get to items you cannot be being careful enough.
It is natural that rabbits chew to file down their teeth as their teeth are constantly growing throughout their lives.
You can deter her a bit with a product called bitter apple, but you will never stop her chewing totally.If she is chewing the bars of her cage, i cannot blame her. This can also cause teeth growth problems
My rabbits when in the house were out all the time when i was at home. You should get some plastic covers for cables from your diy store and remove destroyable items off the e floor.
Pay more attention to her and if she chews anything, remove her from the area but do not speak to her as she is seeking your attention.
Give her apple wood to chew on or rabbit chews from your local store in her cage.Make sure she is fed on a pelleted diet like Burgess Excel with veg %26amp; fruit in moderation and plenty of Hay.
Please email me if you need more help.Will providing enough chewing toys to my pet rabbit stop it from chewing other important stuff?
No
Rabbits need to chew to stop their teeth from growing too long
The following was compiled by me to give more help to new rabbit owners and I exhibit rex, dutch, harlequins, magpies and dwarf lop rabbits, also ferrets and ferret cross European polecat hybrids, I got my first pet ferret and pet rabbit over 50+ years ago, when I was a small child.
History ... Dutch rabbits, along with the English, were the most popular pet and exhibition rabbits a position that has now been filled by the Lop breeds. Originally from Holland or Belgium, the breed is striking in its appearance with a white blaze carrying up to a point between the ears, a saddle of colour continuing right around the middle of the rabbit with a straight edge and white markings on the hind feet. Their coat should be glossy and they are a medium size rabbit weighing 2.04 -2. 26 kg (4.5 lb. 5 lb.).
Behaviour of all rabbits ... Dutch rabbits are very lively and alert and should make good pets although a prospective owner should be looking for a breeder that handles the rabbits regularly from a young age so that the rabbit is not too jumpy. Colours Black, Blue, Chocolate, Yellow, Tortoiseshell, Steel Grey, Brown Grey, Pale Grey and Tri Colour By using body language rabbits can stamp their feet or with a flash of a tail they can be seen and heard by other rabbits over a long distance.
Feeding ... Rabbits require a high fibre with lots of low quality hay (dried grass) or straw and low protein feed to prevent digestive problems, all rabbits do better on a poor quality hay than on a better quality hay such as timothy hay. Use rabbit pellets which can be purchased from pet shops to provide all your rabbits dietary needs and along with the following. Vegetables:
Artichoke leaves and Jerrusalem leaves, stems and tubers, Asparagus, Baby Sweetcorns and full size ones, Beetroot, Broccoli (and its leaves, including purple sprouting varieties), Brussel Sprouts (leaves and sprouts), Cabbage (can sometimes cause digestive upsets), Carrots (and carrot tops), Cauliflower (and the leaves), Celeriac, Celery (and its leaves), Chicory (in small amounts as this is a diretic), Courgette ( also leaves and flowers), Cucumber ( also leaves and flowers), Curly Kale (Excerlent for winter use), Fennel, Green beans (including leaves and stems), Kohl rabi, Parsnip, Peas (including the leaves and pods), Peppers (red, green and yellow), Pumpkin ( also leaves and flowers), Radish Tops, Rocket, Romaine (and all other lettuce as this is a diretic), Spinach (only occasional), Spring Greens, Squash (e.g. Butternut, leaves and flowers), Swede (Excerlent for winter use), Turnip (only occasional), Watercress.
Herbs (often powerful tastes so may take some getting used to): Basil, Coriander, Dill, Mint (peppermint), Parsley, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.
Fruits (should be fed in moderation, due to sugar content): all types of fresh fruit including skin Apple, Apricot, Banana (high in potassium),Blackberries (and leaves 鈥?excellent astringent properties), Blueberries,Cherries, Grapes, Kiwi Fruit, Melon, Mango, Nectarines, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plums, Strawberries, Raspberries (and leaves 鈥?excellent astringent properties), Tomatoes (not the leaves)
Wild Garden Herbs/Weeds/Flowers: Borage, Calendula, Camomile, Chickweed ( in small amounts as this is a diretic), Clover (leaves and flowers), Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Dandelion (in small amounts as this is a diretic), Goosegrass (cleavers) but may stick to coat!, Lavender, Mallow, Nettle (the type with the white flowers), Nasturtium (leaves and flowers), Shepherd's purse, Sow Thistle, Plantain, Yarrow.
Extra vitamins and salt licks are not required. Any changes in diet must be made slowly (green stuffs and prepared feeds) over a period of a couple of weeks, to avoid digestive upsets. Fresh water must be available at all times and renewed daily. To enable your rabbit to extract as much protein, vitamins and minerals from their low quality food, they digest their food twice, these are soft, kidney shaped droppings which are covered in a small amount of mucous. These droppings are very different from the dry round droppings that you will usually see your rabbit passing. Rabbits are herbivorous and wild rabbits will spend most of their lives grazing on grass, foliage, flowers and roots
Rabbits living indoor will drink more water than rabbits living out of doors because of the dryer atmosphere
Housing ... For first time rabbit owner once you get home with your rabbit, put it in your cage and leave it for 48 house so that it can get used to its new surroundings before you start handling it, if you start to handle it too early you could end up with a very grumpy young rabbit from the start.
Rabbits can be kept indoors or outdoors, either way they need their own space in an appropriate cage or hutch. There are many purpose built cages and hutches available, alternatively you could build your own. It is recommended that you purchase the best quality you can afford, your rabbit will need it for 7--12 years. Make sure that the hutch is large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and high enough for your rabbit to stand upright. Dutch rabbits are generally comfortable in a 4' x 2' hutch. If kept outdoors, the hutch should have a dark enclosed area to provide your rabbit with a quiet space. The main living area should be large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and have wire mesh on the door. The hutch should be at least 6'; off the floor to provide adequate ventilation. In the winter you can move your rabbits indoors or into a shed. They are also quite happy remaining out of doors, providing extra protection such as an old blanket draped over the front of the hutch at night in very cold weather. Remember rabbits need good ventilation, you can not therefore leave the cover down permanently otherwise your rabbit will succumb to chest infections from the damp, ammonia or overheating, and rabbits die from all of these.
Rabbits are naturally very clean animals and will only defecate and urinate in one area.
Bedding ... Hay, straw and wood chips all make suitable bedding for rabbits. It is down to personal choice which you use, however, research has shown that rabbits will choose straw rather than wood chip or wire bottomed cages. All bedding should be renewed at least once a week, and the hutch should be washed, scrubbed and disinfected several times per year.
Rabbits can live out doors quite happily at minus 20c or below, all they need is plenty of bedding and a 4 inch layer of shavings
Exercise ... Rabbits need regular stimulation and exercise in a safe environment. This can be in a purpose made rabbit run or simply by bringing your rabbit indoors and letting it play in your living room. Rabbits that are playing outside of their hutches, either in a run or indoors, should be supervised at all times and their play area must be 'rabbit proofed' by removing any hazards. Young rabbits will enjoy exercise, but be careful not to over do it, particularly if you are still in the 'getting to know each other' period.
Rabbits are sociable creatures and enjoy the company of humans, dogs, cats and other rabbits if carefully introduced. It is generally suggested that each rabbit has its own hutch (particularly if you intend to show it) as rabbits are like children and prefer not to share 'bedrooms'. They can, however, socialise together in common space, such as rabbit runs, and will like being able to see and hear another rabbit when they are in their own hutches. 2 bucks must never be put together even in a run if they have not been castrated (they will fight).
Rabbits need to be occupied and they love playing with toys. This can include manufactured toys for human babies, birds, cats, dogs, hamsters etc. But rabbits will equally get hours of enjoyment from some very cheap, readily available items in the household, blocks of wood, planks, plastic flower pots. Rabbits can get exercise by taking them out on a harness and lead, but the problem with this is that rabbits can pick up diseases and fleas left on the grass by other rabbits, if their vaccinations are up to date they should not get any of the diseases but they will still pick up fleas.
Rabbits left to run around the home while the householder is out will chew wires, electric leads and furniture, these pets should be put in a pen or hutch while the householders are not at home.
Health ... It is recommend that you get your rabbit covered by Pet Insurance as veterinary fees can mount up. Never leave a rabbit in the sole care of a child. As an adult you will have to assume sole responsibility for the health and welfare of your child's rabbit.
To prevent territorial behaviour of both bucks (males) and does (females), it is suggested that pet rabbits are neutered, if they are not neutered then it should be one rabbit per cage. I don't see altering as cruel when the kits may be dead in a year anyway; either through being ';released'; into the wild'; or being slaughtered in a shelter when the owners have got bored of them.
Never put intact cavies / guinea-pigs in with intact rabbits as they will both sexually abuse each other, cavies / guinea- pigs should be housed with others of the same species. Males can be neutered at around 3-4 months, and does at 6 months. Females over 2-3 years old that are not being regularly bred from are at high risk of developing uterine cancer unless neutered.
Rabbits have little ability to regulate their body temperature and die very easily from heat stroke. Ensure adequate shade is provided at all times. Handle your rabbit daily, and it will generally enjoy your company. Never pick a rabbit up by its ears, and always support your rabbits back
It might but it depends on the rabbit, Rabbits usually chew otha stuff because theyre bored..and need their own teeth to shorten down a bit. I would advise u to buy this spray suitable for bunnies, and spray it all ova tha things she chews this will def. stop ur bun to stop chewing things u dunt want to be chewed.
Gd Luck
x :]
It might help, but rabbits are curious little creatures , all you can do is rabbit proof your house. or trying spraying it with water when its in the act. Then it will associate the chewing with being sprayed. Bored bunnied are more likely to be destrictive, so make aure he/she has lots of toys and your spend time together
probably,you just have to encourage it to play with them
I have parrot wood toys hanging from the tops of rabbits cages they love wood or you can get sticks from outside with bark they chew the bark off just check and see what tree branches not to use via your location also give them large plastic cat ball with bells (not small) they love them they throw them around ,they also have thick card board tubes in pet stores they can chew ,I give mine toilet paper rolls they chew them and throw them around. I dont use paper towel rolls or toilet paper rolls if glue stays on them. Bunnies are so cute!!!
Hope this helps
www.blujay.com/petsrus
Your rabbits teeth are constantly growing, meaning they have to gnaw on things to wear them down, which could explain why she feels the need to chew stuff. It is a good idea to give her chew toys but make sure they are safe, another idea is to give her plenty of hay and a pellet food, which helps them to wear her teeth down. I had the same problems with my rabbit. It can also be a sign of boredom so try and give her things to keep her amused, balls and things work.
deppends on her age, if she is under a year she will chew on anything and everthing no matter what you do. I suggest that you pic one room in you house to let her out in then pic everthing up off the floor that could be dangerous to her, and let her out. And as to another answer made before is not nessicary to let your rabbit out five hours a day. One is more then enough. My show and breed stock rabbits come out of there cages only in the spring and fall for about 20 minutes each day. As long as the rabbit is in a cage that is good for its size it is fine. Also you might want to try putting a pen up for her outside when it gets warmer and letting her out for a little bit, rabbits love fresh grass and that when she can't chew up your house.
let her out of her cage and see what she chews on, then go to the pet store and try to find similar things or materials to what she chewed on. and don't just place the toys in her Cage, spread them around the room so when she is hopping about she finds a toy and chews on it instead of a book 2 feet away!
How much time should you spend with a rabbit?
I got a rabbit, but then I also work alot and when I come home I try to spend sometime with her. But at the same time I wonder if I am giving her enough playtime and attention. I know to some this may seem silly. But I've heard that rabbits can get destructive when they are kept active or when they are depressed.How much time should you spend with a rabbit?
If you provide a good, interesting environment for your rabbit with lots of safe toys and chewable items, then it is okay to only spend a few hours a day with her. Just remember that she needs mental stimulation even when you are not there, but the toys and items in her cage need to be chosen for their safety as well.
Here are three websites with info on toys for rabbits, but I would caution you not to allow her to have anything in her cage unsupervised that she could get tangled in (like the slinkey that the one website suggests) or that she could get sick from chewing on (any rubber or plastic toys):
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-6/chew-s鈥?/a>
http://www.mybunny.org/info/toysforbuns.鈥?/a>
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a鈥?/a>How much time should you spend with a rabbit?
I give my rabbit free time in my room for about two hours, and when I clean out his cage I put him in a fenced part of our yard to play in. He does get destructive when I leave him at for school, so i provid him with toys to entertain hisself, anything with a bell in it I find works for him.
If you provide a good, interesting environment for your rabbit with lots of safe toys and chewable items, then it is okay to only spend a few hours a day with her. Just remember that she needs mental stimulation even when you are not there, but the toys and items in her cage need to be chosen for their safety as well.
Here are three websites with info on toys for rabbits, but I would caution you not to allow her to have anything in her cage unsupervised that she could get tangled in (like the slinkey that the one website suggests) or that she could get sick from chewing on (any rubber or plastic toys):
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-6/chew-s鈥?/a>
http://www.mybunny.org/info/toysforbuns.鈥?/a>
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a鈥?/a>How much time should you spend with a rabbit?
I give my rabbit free time in my room for about two hours, and when I clean out his cage I put him in a fenced part of our yard to play in. He does get destructive when I leave him at for school, so i provid him with toys to entertain hisself, anything with a bell in it I find works for him.
How to convince my mom to get a rabbit sooner?
We went to the humane society to look and she said in a couple weeks to ask her again. I was really good with the rabbits and I know we don't have a problem with them and our family can handle it. Any tips for getting it sooner?How to convince my mom to get a rabbit sooner?
Bring her some Rabbit cook book recipes :)
but really,
show yourself a responsible person. do some chores or something. Make sure your rooms clean, whatever... if you have any other pets start taking care of themHow to convince my mom to get a rabbit sooner?
I think that you should start doing things around the house for them. then casually bring up pets. tell them that you can take care of the pet and maybe even get a friend to lend you there pet to show your parents. hope this helps.
here is a link about convincing parents to get you a pet
http://gomestic.com/pets/convincing-your鈥?/a>
hopefully it will help you
Bring her some Rabbit cook book recipes :)
but really,
show yourself a responsible person. do some chores or something. Make sure your rooms clean, whatever... if you have any other pets start taking care of themHow to convince my mom to get a rabbit sooner?
I think that you should start doing things around the house for them. then casually bring up pets. tell them that you can take care of the pet and maybe even get a friend to lend you there pet to show your parents. hope this helps.
here is a link about convincing parents to get you a pet
http://gomestic.com/pets/convincing-your鈥?/a>
hopefully it will help you
What's the difference between analog TV with rabbit ears and TV connected to analog cable?
How are they different in terms of picture image quality? Or reception? Do they look different from each other?What's the difference between analog TV with rabbit ears and TV connected to analog cable?
Rabbit ears and analog cable contain the same analog signal except one is connected with a cable directly and the other pulls the signal from the air, more susceptible to signal loss and interference.
They shouldn't look different if both have adequate signal, though since the digital conversion, analog signal is a thing of the past since both are probably not used anymore.What's the difference between analog TV with rabbit ears and TV connected to analog cable?
Analog cable is slightly below analog broadcast, because they have to reduce the bandwidth to fit all the channels in there beside each other.
Broadcast had room to allow full bandwidth video and audio.
They also had a different channel layout, in which cable had a lot of channels that in open air are used for two-way and non-TV broadcast services. Some cable systems also use the 88-108 band for TV instead of radio.
Hi,
It basically means this is what you get to watch for free and this is what you get to watch for paying the money. The whole point ot the cable system was so they can make money off of you by offering channels of your choice and delivering them to you by a cable. If they put those channels on air, then everybody can pick them up without paying anything.
Here in Canada, nobody like over the air channels, most people have either cable or satellite.
Thanks for your question.
Have a nice day!
Rabbit ears and analog cable contain the same analog signal except one is connected with a cable directly and the other pulls the signal from the air, more susceptible to signal loss and interference.
They shouldn't look different if both have adequate signal, though since the digital conversion, analog signal is a thing of the past since both are probably not used anymore.What's the difference between analog TV with rabbit ears and TV connected to analog cable?
Analog cable is slightly below analog broadcast, because they have to reduce the bandwidth to fit all the channels in there beside each other.
Broadcast had room to allow full bandwidth video and audio.
They also had a different channel layout, in which cable had a lot of channels that in open air are used for two-way and non-TV broadcast services. Some cable systems also use the 88-108 band for TV instead of radio.
Hi,
It basically means this is what you get to watch for free and this is what you get to watch for paying the money. The whole point ot the cable system was so they can make money off of you by offering channels of your choice and delivering them to you by a cable. If they put those channels on air, then everybody can pick them up without paying anything.
Here in Canada, nobody like over the air channels, most people have either cable or satellite.
Thanks for your question.
Have a nice day!
Can you keep a baby male rabbit and an older male rabbit together?
I just got a baby male rabbit and i already have an older male rabbit and a female guinea pig. the baby and the guinea pig get along fine but the older rabbit tries to attack the baby what should i do?Can you keep a baby male rabbit and an older male rabbit together?
Two males rarely get along and it's vital to have both neutered before you even introduce them. They hold grudges for a long time once they've met and fought which is why you should never just put them together, you could be damaging your future chances of bonding them. I suggest you seperate both, get both neutered and try slowly reintroducing them once they've healed.Can you keep a baby male rabbit and an older male rabbit together?
Time to get an extra cage.
There's only been one time that my daughter
has been able to put 2 males together in the
same cage. Usually, the older dominant one
will be aggressive.
Get him neutered and it should cut down on his aggression.
Two males rarely get along and it's vital to have both neutered before you even introduce them. They hold grudges for a long time once they've met and fought which is why you should never just put them together, you could be damaging your future chances of bonding them. I suggest you seperate both, get both neutered and try slowly reintroducing them once they've healed.Can you keep a baby male rabbit and an older male rabbit together?
Time to get an extra cage.
There's only been one time that my daughter
has been able to put 2 males together in the
same cage. Usually, the older dominant one
will be aggressive.
Get him neutered and it should cut down on his aggression.
Any good tips or taking care of a rabbit?
I have a bunny named CoCo. I have had him for 2 years now. I want to know things that would make CoCo happy. He loves me and is pretty happy. But I want the best for him. Any good tips?Any good tips or taking care of a rabbit?
clean cage, lots of toys, lots of hay and make sure they are kept warm or cool depending on the weather. lots of time out of the cage to play and lots of attentionnatural cosmetics
clean cage, lots of toys, lots of hay and make sure they are kept warm or cool depending on the weather. lots of time out of the cage to play and lots of attention
If I was to build a rabbit cage out of wood, is this safe for the rabbit?
I am planning on building a 2-3 story cage for a rabbit. I have heard that some types of wood are not good for a rabbit. Is there any wood that is safe? How can I prevent or discourage a rabbit from chewing the wood?If I was to build a rabbit cage out of wood, is this safe for the rabbit?
I'd recommend avoiding building the cage out of treated wood except for the bottom of the hutch legs (where they meet the ground, to prevent them from rotting, you may want to place stepping stones under the legs to keep the hutch from sinking over time). Treated wood contains arsenic which can be unhealthy for your rabbit to eat. Hardwoods are fine and so is regular pine. If you build it out of 2x4's, and plywood don't worry, it will take them a long while (years and years) to chew through the wood to the point of escaping. I had my rabbit hutches for over 20 years and they never chewed through. The cage wire will rust out long before they chew through the wood. Some of the main things you want to consider though is will it be easy to get your rabbit in and out of the cage. Will the cage be easy to clean out? Is the hutch in the shade to keep the rabbits cool in the summer? Is it built well enough to keep dogs out? Does your breed require a solid bottom floor (heavy weight breed) or can it utilize a wire bottom floor (light weight breed)? Wire bottom floors are much easier to clean, but if you have a heavy breed it will be hard on their feet and tend to give them sore hocks. Don't use chicken wire for the cage or any kind of thin wire. I recommend using rabbit cage wire, check out Da-mars or Klubertanz online for rabbit cage wire. Use 1';x2'; wire for the sides and for the flooring if you're going to use wire us 1/2';x1'; wire with a heavier gauge wire. Galvanized AFTER-WELDED wire is much better. If it's galvanized before welded, it will rust much quicker. Another thing I recommend is build an extended roof on it. You'll be thankful you did on those rainy nights when you have to go out in the rain to feed your rabbits. In the summer, your cage should be open (just wire) on two sides (the front and the back). In the winter, you want three sides closed in to prevent a wind draft and pneumonia. That can be done by tacking a piece of plywood, paneling or thick plastic on the back. Last of all, set a post 3-4 feet deep in the ground and brace your hutch against the post. The first couple of years I was raising rabbits we didn't do that and a couple bad storms came in and blew the hutches over in the middle of the night. It's no fun chasing your rabbits in the middle of a rainy night or the next day and trying to tip a rabbit hutch back upright. Thankfully we had a tractor to tip them upright.If I was to build a rabbit cage out of wood, is this safe for the rabbit?
Use a hard wood, such as oak or hickory. Both are safe, and you can put the wire on the inside to keep any chewing to a minimum.
We had rabbits in wooden cages for several years.
Find a rabbit shelter or go online to get a plan for building a rabbit cage, just to make sure everything is correct. Simplier, cheaper, and better for the bunny are things called NIC tiles that people get from Target. They are square wire, and clip together. You can make a big cage for cheap, and the bunnies can still see out and be seen. Petbunny listserve or yahoo bunny groups can tell you more about these panels.
as long as you feed them well and stop them from getting bored .if the wood is soft they can eat trough it .and escape
it would be fine although make sure no nails are sticking out. to stop the chewing cover the cage with straw and make sure its not bored.
i would ask someone who raises rabbits
use neem wood. it tasts bad your rabit will avoid chooing it once it gets the taste.
If you keep your bunn indoors with you, he'll really become attached to you. Have a read of these sites' recommendations for cage sizes and security -
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a鈥?/a>
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/housi鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/rabbi鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/outdo鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/4-4/pen-li鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/1/cage-man鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/care/living-with-a鈥?/a>
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunn鈥?/a> - my site - have a read and hope it's very helpful!
Make sure it is NOT chemically-treated wood. Otherwise, should be fine if you don't mind it chewing on it.
For a rabbit hutch you can use pine. Its usually not very expensive and works just as well as anything else. Use some 2x4's for framing it and 4x4's as the legs. then just use the sheet kind to make the house part. I would recommend putting wire on the bottom of half and on the other side a little enclosed spot with an arch for the bunny to get out the the weather, make sure that area has a wood bottom. Once you have finished the hutch put hay or straw in the enclosed area for a nice nesting area for your bunny to relax in and make sure you put a water bottle and food dish in the opposite side. Also rabbits need to chew because their teeth never stop growing. If they don't chew and file their teeth they will start to grow very long and need to be cut, not fun to do. I would recommend that you get the special wood chews they make for bunnies and give him apple twigs to chew if you have apple trees around. Apple tree wood is safe for rabbits fresh or dried. Hope that helps you out :o)
Dont use cherry tree wood it's poisonous.
make sure the wood you use is not a pressboard type wood and is not pressure treated.
other then that wood is completely safe
something else to be careful of is if you are making a hutch for multiple rabbits that there are no sharp or tight corners that one rabbit could pin the other into. for example where your access points go up to the second floor
Wood is fine, usually what you would find in the lumber store to use is going to be spruce, which from my experience is fine as long as it is not 'treated' with anything, like weather/pressure treating sealants, varnished or painted. They are ALWAYS going to find a spot to chew at it, BUT there is a deterrent spray called ';Fooey'; sold in many stores and pretty much everywhere online that they really dont like. one spray anywhere usually does the trick for quite some time
I'd recommend avoiding building the cage out of treated wood except for the bottom of the hutch legs (where they meet the ground, to prevent them from rotting, you may want to place stepping stones under the legs to keep the hutch from sinking over time). Treated wood contains arsenic which can be unhealthy for your rabbit to eat. Hardwoods are fine and so is regular pine. If you build it out of 2x4's, and plywood don't worry, it will take them a long while (years and years) to chew through the wood to the point of escaping. I had my rabbit hutches for over 20 years and they never chewed through. The cage wire will rust out long before they chew through the wood. Some of the main things you want to consider though is will it be easy to get your rabbit in and out of the cage. Will the cage be easy to clean out? Is the hutch in the shade to keep the rabbits cool in the summer? Is it built well enough to keep dogs out? Does your breed require a solid bottom floor (heavy weight breed) or can it utilize a wire bottom floor (light weight breed)? Wire bottom floors are much easier to clean, but if you have a heavy breed it will be hard on their feet and tend to give them sore hocks. Don't use chicken wire for the cage or any kind of thin wire. I recommend using rabbit cage wire, check out Da-mars or Klubertanz online for rabbit cage wire. Use 1';x2'; wire for the sides and for the flooring if you're going to use wire us 1/2';x1'; wire with a heavier gauge wire. Galvanized AFTER-WELDED wire is much better. If it's galvanized before welded, it will rust much quicker. Another thing I recommend is build an extended roof on it. You'll be thankful you did on those rainy nights when you have to go out in the rain to feed your rabbits. In the summer, your cage should be open (just wire) on two sides (the front and the back). In the winter, you want three sides closed in to prevent a wind draft and pneumonia. That can be done by tacking a piece of plywood, paneling or thick plastic on the back. Last of all, set a post 3-4 feet deep in the ground and brace your hutch against the post. The first couple of years I was raising rabbits we didn't do that and a couple bad storms came in and blew the hutches over in the middle of the night. It's no fun chasing your rabbits in the middle of a rainy night or the next day and trying to tip a rabbit hutch back upright. Thankfully we had a tractor to tip them upright.If I was to build a rabbit cage out of wood, is this safe for the rabbit?
Use a hard wood, such as oak or hickory. Both are safe, and you can put the wire on the inside to keep any chewing to a minimum.
We had rabbits in wooden cages for several years.
Find a rabbit shelter or go online to get a plan for building a rabbit cage, just to make sure everything is correct. Simplier, cheaper, and better for the bunny are things called NIC tiles that people get from Target. They are square wire, and clip together. You can make a big cage for cheap, and the bunnies can still see out and be seen. Petbunny listserve or yahoo bunny groups can tell you more about these panels.
as long as you feed them well and stop them from getting bored .if the wood is soft they can eat trough it .and escape
it would be fine although make sure no nails are sticking out. to stop the chewing cover the cage with straw and make sure its not bored.
i would ask someone who raises rabbits
use neem wood. it tasts bad your rabit will avoid chooing it once it gets the taste.
If you keep your bunn indoors with you, he'll really become attached to you. Have a read of these sites' recommendations for cage sizes and security -
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a鈥?/a>
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/housi鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/rabbi鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/outdo鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/4-4/pen-li鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/1/cage-man鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/care/living-with-a鈥?/a>
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunn鈥?/a> - my site - have a read and hope it's very helpful!
Make sure it is NOT chemically-treated wood. Otherwise, should be fine if you don't mind it chewing on it.
For a rabbit hutch you can use pine. Its usually not very expensive and works just as well as anything else. Use some 2x4's for framing it and 4x4's as the legs. then just use the sheet kind to make the house part. I would recommend putting wire on the bottom of half and on the other side a little enclosed spot with an arch for the bunny to get out the the weather, make sure that area has a wood bottom. Once you have finished the hutch put hay or straw in the enclosed area for a nice nesting area for your bunny to relax in and make sure you put a water bottle and food dish in the opposite side. Also rabbits need to chew because their teeth never stop growing. If they don't chew and file their teeth they will start to grow very long and need to be cut, not fun to do. I would recommend that you get the special wood chews they make for bunnies and give him apple twigs to chew if you have apple trees around. Apple tree wood is safe for rabbits fresh or dried. Hope that helps you out :o)
Dont use cherry tree wood it's poisonous.
make sure the wood you use is not a pressboard type wood and is not pressure treated.
other then that wood is completely safe
something else to be careful of is if you are making a hutch for multiple rabbits that there are no sharp or tight corners that one rabbit could pin the other into. for example where your access points go up to the second floor
Wood is fine, usually what you would find in the lumber store to use is going to be spruce, which from my experience is fine as long as it is not 'treated' with anything, like weather/pressure treating sealants, varnished or painted. They are ALWAYS going to find a spot to chew at it, BUT there is a deterrent spray called ';Fooey'; sold in many stores and pretty much everywhere online that they really dont like. one spray anywhere usually does the trick for quite some time
Can a rabbit and a hamster live together?
I about to get a rabbit but I already have a hamster and my house don't have space to but those two.Can a rabbit and a hamster live together?
Absolutely not. Rabbits are territorial creatures and will more than likely kill the hamster. Their sleeping and eating habits are different, and just in general their care is different.
If you have to ask questions like this, then you're genuinely not ready to care for this animal.
Rabbits take a lot of cleaning(every two-three days), a lot of care in general(nail clipping, brushing), and need several hours of out of cage time daily. Plus they can be very expensive pets, fresh timothy hay(for bedding and food) and bagged food can cost a lot. You don't seem like the sort of person who's going to give a rabbit the proper care it needs and deserves.Can a rabbit and a hamster live together?
No do not keep the 2 together in the same housing unit. There is space for a hamster cage. What about the open bar cages, they are light-weight and easy to clean plus they love traveling from one level to another. lol. Just don't keep the cages very near to one another, bunny won't appreciate that much at all, they are extremely territorial, she probably wouldn't be very happy to see it at all. I had rabbits growing up and there were times I swear a rabbit could rip your face off in one quick nip.
It is never a good idea to keep different types of animals together. Yes, we've all gone goo-goo over pics of bunnies and kitties snuggling up together, but this is the EXCEPTION. 99% of the time, the bigger animal will hurt or kill the smaller one. And even if they don't harm each other, they aren't GOOD for each other either. They can't communicate or relate on any level, really. When the hamster squeaks the rabbit has NO IDEA what the hamster is trying to say. They can't read each other's body language either, so even if the bunny tried to warn the hamster that he was annoyed, the hamster wouldn't know it -- and the bunny would kick the living daylights out of him.
MOST animals need other animals of their own type to be happy. Some breeds of hamsters are fine as single pets but I'm not sure which ones. Rabbits need other rabbits, kittens need kittens, goats need goats, etc.
If you only have room for one cage, I think you'd better be happy with just the one hamster, unless you find out from someone who knows better than me that it would be OK to introduce another hamster.
Thank you for asking before you went out and tried this...it shows you care.
Well, i think it should be ok as now, i'm keeping my guinea pigs with my rabbit. And my rabbit even licks my guinea pigs ! It often licks around the guinea pigs' ears. And they will sit quietly there for my rabbit to lick. So far my guinea pigs have been perfectly fine all these few years, there's no infection of diseases. But if you're scared then bath them or change the woodshaves every few days. Depends. I changed it about 1-2 times a week as i have 1 rabbit, 2 guinea pigs.
However, if yours is a mini hamster, i think you better not do it as there might be a possibility that your rabbit will hurt your hamster.
Lastly, if your rabbit has a fierce nature, please never keep it with your hamster, it might bite it. My rabbit has a gentle nature, it only bites stranger. =D cute huh? LOL...
I have had a dog, 1 cat, and 2 rats live together. So my answer will depend on if they seem compatible in there behavior. If you think they will be compatilbe then yes (also if they are young enough). However without knowing any of that I would have to say no if they were living in the same cage.
Perhaps but check with a really good vet...some pets bacteria may be infectious to another...so just check that part...so if they are getting along and there would be no health problems I think it might be okay...just worry about size...the rabbit could innocently injur the hamster.
Oh my god! 100% no!!!! Please do your research properly before becoming a pet owner.
Absolutely not. Rabbits are territorial creatures and will more than likely kill the hamster. Their sleeping and eating habits are different, and just in general their care is different.
If you have to ask questions like this, then you're genuinely not ready to care for this animal.
Rabbits take a lot of cleaning(every two-three days), a lot of care in general(nail clipping, brushing), and need several hours of out of cage time daily. Plus they can be very expensive pets, fresh timothy hay(for bedding and food) and bagged food can cost a lot. You don't seem like the sort of person who's going to give a rabbit the proper care it needs and deserves.Can a rabbit and a hamster live together?
No do not keep the 2 together in the same housing unit. There is space for a hamster cage. What about the open bar cages, they are light-weight and easy to clean plus they love traveling from one level to another. lol. Just don't keep the cages very near to one another, bunny won't appreciate that much at all, they are extremely territorial, she probably wouldn't be very happy to see it at all. I had rabbits growing up and there were times I swear a rabbit could rip your face off in one quick nip.
It is never a good idea to keep different types of animals together. Yes, we've all gone goo-goo over pics of bunnies and kitties snuggling up together, but this is the EXCEPTION. 99% of the time, the bigger animal will hurt or kill the smaller one. And even if they don't harm each other, they aren't GOOD for each other either. They can't communicate or relate on any level, really. When the hamster squeaks the rabbit has NO IDEA what the hamster is trying to say. They can't read each other's body language either, so even if the bunny tried to warn the hamster that he was annoyed, the hamster wouldn't know it -- and the bunny would kick the living daylights out of him.
MOST animals need other animals of their own type to be happy. Some breeds of hamsters are fine as single pets but I'm not sure which ones. Rabbits need other rabbits, kittens need kittens, goats need goats, etc.
If you only have room for one cage, I think you'd better be happy with just the one hamster, unless you find out from someone who knows better than me that it would be OK to introduce another hamster.
Thank you for asking before you went out and tried this...it shows you care.
Well, i think it should be ok as now, i'm keeping my guinea pigs with my rabbit. And my rabbit even licks my guinea pigs ! It often licks around the guinea pigs' ears. And they will sit quietly there for my rabbit to lick. So far my guinea pigs have been perfectly fine all these few years, there's no infection of diseases. But if you're scared then bath them or change the woodshaves every few days. Depends. I changed it about 1-2 times a week as i have 1 rabbit, 2 guinea pigs.
However, if yours is a mini hamster, i think you better not do it as there might be a possibility that your rabbit will hurt your hamster.
Lastly, if your rabbit has a fierce nature, please never keep it with your hamster, it might bite it. My rabbit has a gentle nature, it only bites stranger. =D cute huh? LOL...
I have had a dog, 1 cat, and 2 rats live together. So my answer will depend on if they seem compatible in there behavior. If you think they will be compatilbe then yes (also if they are young enough). However without knowing any of that I would have to say no if they were living in the same cage.
Perhaps but check with a really good vet...some pets bacteria may be infectious to another...so just check that part...so if they are getting along and there would be no health problems I think it might be okay...just worry about size...the rabbit could innocently injur the hamster.
Oh my god! 100% no!!!! Please do your research properly before becoming a pet owner.
What is the best way to stop my rabbit getting into my flower borders?
We have put down animal repellent which my cats hate (hurray) but Barney (my rabbit) doesnt seem bothered! The border height is abouta foot and cannot be made higher. I need some kind of a repellent or ingenious idea which will allow me to still see the flowers and let light in but which will stop him getting in and scoffing all my pretty flowers! (and yes I know some plants are poisonous and i'm doing my best to stop him getting anywhere near the border at the moment, but i need a more permenant solution!)
Thanks guys!What is the best way to stop my rabbit getting into my flower borders?
Just saty no noWhat is the best way to stop my rabbit getting into my flower borders?
make a play pen and and put it some place away from ur flowers
Rabbits can dig down 3ft and can climbed 3ft
Here is something that wont effect you flowers, put a fence around you rabbit NOT the flowers. Give Barney rooms to explore and leave the rooms with the poisinous flowers shut and at night put Barney in a cage that way everything is safe because i have 4 bunnies and they dont JUST eat flowers they eat EVERYTHING
good luck and i hope that helped
=D
My husband's Grandmother used to get hair from the beauty shop and keep it around her flowers. It worked for her.
If Yoo Have The Space Have Yoo Thought About Purchasing A Rabbit Run For Barney? That Way He Would Get All The Excercise He Needs, Be Safe From Eating Anything Poisanous And Your Flowers Stay Safe Too. Or You Could Train Him To Go On A Leash And Attach This To A Tie Out Pole Mostly Used For Dogs As This Would Also Help Keep Him Away From The Flowers. Or You Could Try Training Him. When He Approaches The Flowers Make A Loud Distraction (Banging 2 Saucepans 2Gether) Or Spray Him With A Little Water Or Stamp Your Foot On The Ground So That He Associates Going Near The Flowers With Something Nasty And Won't Want To Go There
Hope This Helps x
I have had the same problem but with wild rabbits. I needed to install a small fence around the flowered areas to keep the animals out. You can buy a fence like this for very little at home depot and you simply roll the fence out or with the smaller portion you simply stick the fence in the ground.
either keep him in the hutch or build him a run,,,,,,,,,,
.38 caliber between it's pink little eyes!
Thanks guys!What is the best way to stop my rabbit getting into my flower borders?
Just saty no noWhat is the best way to stop my rabbit getting into my flower borders?
make a play pen and and put it some place away from ur flowers
Rabbits can dig down 3ft and can climbed 3ft
Here is something that wont effect you flowers, put a fence around you rabbit NOT the flowers. Give Barney rooms to explore and leave the rooms with the poisinous flowers shut and at night put Barney in a cage that way everything is safe because i have 4 bunnies and they dont JUST eat flowers they eat EVERYTHING
good luck and i hope that helped
=D
My husband's Grandmother used to get hair from the beauty shop and keep it around her flowers. It worked for her.
If Yoo Have The Space Have Yoo Thought About Purchasing A Rabbit Run For Barney? That Way He Would Get All The Excercise He Needs, Be Safe From Eating Anything Poisanous And Your Flowers Stay Safe Too. Or You Could Train Him To Go On A Leash And Attach This To A Tie Out Pole Mostly Used For Dogs As This Would Also Help Keep Him Away From The Flowers. Or You Could Try Training Him. When He Approaches The Flowers Make A Loud Distraction (Banging 2 Saucepans 2Gether) Or Spray Him With A Little Water Or Stamp Your Foot On The Ground So That He Associates Going Near The Flowers With Something Nasty And Won't Want To Go There
Hope This Helps x
I have had the same problem but with wild rabbits. I needed to install a small fence around the flowered areas to keep the animals out. You can buy a fence like this for very little at home depot and you simply roll the fence out or with the smaller portion you simply stick the fence in the ground.
either keep him in the hutch or build him a run,,,,,,,,,,
.38 caliber between it's pink little eyes!
How can we raise an almost newborn wild rabbit?
My 12 year old daughter found a tiny tiny bunny in the middle of the road in front of our home. I suspect a neighborhood cat drug it out of it's nest, but we have not found the nest. This rabbit does not have its eyes open yet and of course cannot eat grass or hay. I want to know how to feed it and care for it.How can we raise an almost newborn wild rabbit?
Call your local wildlife rescue, rabbit rescue or Vet to see if they will take the rabbit. I'm sorry, but it is very hard work to take care of a newborn kit, much less a wild one.
Once your scent is on the kit, the mother will abandon it. Plus, the mother doe is out there somewhere with milk that needs to be relieved from nursing and she runs the risk of getting an infection from not being able to nurse.
I know that in your heart, you think that taking care of the rabbit is the right thing to do. However, unless you are experienced in kit care, no amount of advice is going to be able to help you much. A kit must have mother's milk in order to survive and even a substitute can't match it. Plus, a kit must keep their body temperature regulated at all times.
Visit this link for more info on how to try to take care of the kit.
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/orpha鈥?/a>
Good luckHow can we raise an almost newborn wild rabbit?
dragged, not drug
sorry haha
it most likely wont survive if its still got its eyes closed, and it could be injured, but good for you if you want to give it a go :)
it'll be really difficult to hand raise, and if you see any open wounds or anything, it'll be way more humane to talk it to the vet to be put down, instead of keeping it alive and in pain.
this website explains everything to do with caring for orphaned wild baby rabbits, so you could have a read of that if you like :)
it tells about feeding, warmth, handling etc etc
http://www.squirrelworld.com/RabRehab.ht鈥?/a>
good luck!
Get a heat pad of some sort, or use hot water bottles wrap it in towels so the surface is warm, not hot and leave the rabbit on it...feed him goats milk every two hours or so until you can get puppy or kitten milk. He will likely not survive, but give it your best shot. Remember he will need feeding every few hours even in the middle of the night, until he's a few weeks old.
keep him in a strictly clean place, blankets and everything around him should be very clean, make sure to wash your hands before touching him. should be the most important thing for now.
http://www.squirrelworld.com/RabRehab.html
http://www.squirrelworld.com/RabRehab2.html
I believed I answered this question already. Please take it to a wildlife centre, before it is too late.
The information available online does not follow recognized wildlife rehabilitation procedures, and should not be trusted for advise.
Best bet is to call a wildlife rehabber.
This site has plenty of helpful links:
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r鈥?/a>
and they have info on how to find a wildlife rehab or rescue.
Good luck.
Call your local wildlife rescue, rabbit rescue or Vet to see if they will take the rabbit. I'm sorry, but it is very hard work to take care of a newborn kit, much less a wild one.
Once your scent is on the kit, the mother will abandon it. Plus, the mother doe is out there somewhere with milk that needs to be relieved from nursing and she runs the risk of getting an infection from not being able to nurse.
I know that in your heart, you think that taking care of the rabbit is the right thing to do. However, unless you are experienced in kit care, no amount of advice is going to be able to help you much. A kit must have mother's milk in order to survive and even a substitute can't match it. Plus, a kit must keep their body temperature regulated at all times.
Visit this link for more info on how to try to take care of the kit.
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/orpha鈥?/a>
Good luckHow can we raise an almost newborn wild rabbit?
dragged, not drug
sorry haha
it most likely wont survive if its still got its eyes closed, and it could be injured, but good for you if you want to give it a go :)
it'll be really difficult to hand raise, and if you see any open wounds or anything, it'll be way more humane to talk it to the vet to be put down, instead of keeping it alive and in pain.
this website explains everything to do with caring for orphaned wild baby rabbits, so you could have a read of that if you like :)
it tells about feeding, warmth, handling etc etc
http://www.squirrelworld.com/RabRehab.ht鈥?/a>
good luck!
Get a heat pad of some sort, or use hot water bottles wrap it in towels so the surface is warm, not hot and leave the rabbit on it...feed him goats milk every two hours or so until you can get puppy or kitten milk. He will likely not survive, but give it your best shot. Remember he will need feeding every few hours even in the middle of the night, until he's a few weeks old.
keep him in a strictly clean place, blankets and everything around him should be very clean, make sure to wash your hands before touching him. should be the most important thing for now.
http://www.squirrelworld.com/RabRehab.html
http://www.squirrelworld.com/RabRehab2.html
I believed I answered this question already. Please take it to a wildlife centre, before it is too late.
The information available online does not follow recognized wildlife rehabilitation procedures, and should not be trusted for advise.
Best bet is to call a wildlife rehabber.
This site has plenty of helpful links:
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r鈥?/a>
and they have info on how to find a wildlife rehab or rescue.
Good luck.
What are the best ways to cook a rabbit?
My neighbor slaughtered a rabbit and asked if I wanted some, but im not sure how to cook it. Can you bake them like chicken?What are the best ways to cook a rabbit?
Rabbit can be quite greasy. VERY DAMN GOOD, but greasy. I would actually bake it just like a turkey, but on a broil pan to drain the grease, with the stuffing and everything. I would use the stove top Chicken Flavored. Now if you don't care about the grease, like I don't care, then I would bake it, stuffed with the stuffing, directly on a 9X13 cake pan, and put carrots, onions, and potatoes, all chopped up around it, kinda like a stuffed pot roast. Damn good.What are the best ways to cook a rabbit?
First of all: Hossenfeffer is spelled Hasenpfeffer (it's a German word) it's made like this. Cut the skinned rabbit into pieces. Put it into a bowl. Cover it in red wine, roughly cut onions, carrots and leek. Add some bay leaves, cocktail onions, crushed black pepper corns, cloves (not to much), fresh rosemary and some fresh basil. mix it and put some weight on top of it. A few dinnerplates will do. leave it in the fridge for a week. Drain the moisture out and fry all of it in a large pan with oil. After everything is nice and brown add a good spoon full of tomato paste to it and fry it with the rabbit and the vegetables. add some broth (chicken broth does fine if you have no other). Cook it slowly, till the meat is tender. Again, drain it and keep the liquid. The vegetables should now be mushy and done. Give em to your goat. Put the meet and the sauce back in the pot and add some nicely cut onions, carrots and leeks to it and a hand full of cocktail onions. Add salt and pepper to taste and add some fresh ox blood to thicken the sauce. Bon appetit.
Another recipe would be: Cut the rabbit. Rub it in with Dijon mustard, black pepper and some salt (not to much, since the mustard already has salt. Fry the pieces in oil till brown. add some cognac and light it. cover it with water and heavy cream. slow cook till tender (about 2 to 3 hours). Finish the sauce with some gravy mix, heavy cream and mustard. add some fresh tarragon leaves. It's to die for.
Just like chicken.
Treat it the same way.
Get this Rajasthani Recipe (Rajasthan is a state in the Indian union, its a conglomeration of erstwhile princely states)
its called KHAT KHARGOSH, basically the rabit is skinned , stuffed and embalmed with spices, wrapped in banana leaves and burried underground. then they light a fire on top of this rabbit and have a bon fire, after a set time the rabit is dug out, its cooked and awesome.
the recipe will be a tough one to find, but trust me itll be worth it
Rabbit stew is a dish I remember as a child. That was always a hearty winter dish which went a long way
Hossenfeffer. I'm not sure of the precise recipe but Bugs Bunny used to crack jokes about it on cartoons when I was a kid. Spelling may be slightly off.
in a presure cooker.....some good recipies to look up for rabbitt is rabbit curry, rabbit salad, and rabbit stew. the best one is hossenfefer....i dont know how to make anyof them though!!!!!!
Beer, rabbit, and neighborhood camaraderie, you can't go wrong.
Beer Braised Rabbit Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 1999
3 tablespoons oil
2 whole rabbits, skin on and cut into individual pieces
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound ground andouille or other pork sausage
2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 1/2 pounds white mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 cups amber beer
4 cups brown chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
In a large, oven-proof pan with a lid, heat the oil. Season the rabbit and 1/2 cup of the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the rabbit pieces in the seasoned flour, coating each side completely. Lay the rabbit, skin side down in the oil and brown for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove the rabbit from the pan and set aside. Add the sausage and brown for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add the mushrooms and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add thyme and bay leaves. Add the rabbit to the vegetable mixture. Add the beer and chicken stock. Bring the liquid up to a simmer and cover. Cook the rabbit until very tender, about 30 to 35 minutes, skimming off the fat. Remove the rabbit pieces from the pan and set aside. Blend the remaining flour and butter together into a smooth paste. Whisk the paste into the hot liquid. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rabbit back to the pan and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve the rabbit with the potato gratin and garnish with parsley
You can dredge with flour and fry just like a chicken is fried. Or you can boil the pieces, remove from bone and make a rabbit pie.
2 9'; pie crusts
rabbit meat, cooked, cut bite sized
15 oz. can mixed vegetables, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Mix rabbit, vegetables, soup and 1/3 soup can milk. Salt and pepper to taste. May add minced onion and garlic powder if desired. Put in pie shell, put top crust on, cut vent holes, and brush top with milk or egg white. Bake at 400' till golden brown.
I have a great Mexican recipe for Rabbit stew. They are delicious if cooked properly. I sauteed mine with root vegetables and a lot of seasoning spices.
Fry it. Tastes just like chicken
when i was lil girl i use to eat rabbits , and they are good but i'm not sure how its was cook. you sud try fryin it.
First, go to a pet shop and get a fresh one with nice pink eyes.....
Dredge pieces with flour seasoned with salt and pepper
Brown pieces in olive oil
remove pieces from pan
in same pan
saute chopped onion, celery and carrots
deglaze pan with 1/2 cup white wine
Add 1 tbsp tomato paste.
2 cups stock ( chicken or vegetable)
Replace rabbit pieces
cover and reduce heat
simmer for 45 minutes or until tender.
Alternately bake in oven at 375 for 1 hour or until pieces are tender.
remove rabbit pieces
strain and reduce sauce
thicken slightly
Finish with 2 tbsp fresh parsley, salt and pepper
replace rabbit.
Rabbit can be quite greasy. VERY DAMN GOOD, but greasy. I would actually bake it just like a turkey, but on a broil pan to drain the grease, with the stuffing and everything. I would use the stove top Chicken Flavored. Now if you don't care about the grease, like I don't care, then I would bake it, stuffed with the stuffing, directly on a 9X13 cake pan, and put carrots, onions, and potatoes, all chopped up around it, kinda like a stuffed pot roast. Damn good.What are the best ways to cook a rabbit?
First of all: Hossenfeffer is spelled Hasenpfeffer (it's a German word) it's made like this. Cut the skinned rabbit into pieces. Put it into a bowl. Cover it in red wine, roughly cut onions, carrots and leek. Add some bay leaves, cocktail onions, crushed black pepper corns, cloves (not to much), fresh rosemary and some fresh basil. mix it and put some weight on top of it. A few dinnerplates will do. leave it in the fridge for a week. Drain the moisture out and fry all of it in a large pan with oil. After everything is nice and brown add a good spoon full of tomato paste to it and fry it with the rabbit and the vegetables. add some broth (chicken broth does fine if you have no other). Cook it slowly, till the meat is tender. Again, drain it and keep the liquid. The vegetables should now be mushy and done. Give em to your goat. Put the meet and the sauce back in the pot and add some nicely cut onions, carrots and leeks to it and a hand full of cocktail onions. Add salt and pepper to taste and add some fresh ox blood to thicken the sauce. Bon appetit.
Another recipe would be: Cut the rabbit. Rub it in with Dijon mustard, black pepper and some salt (not to much, since the mustard already has salt. Fry the pieces in oil till brown. add some cognac and light it. cover it with water and heavy cream. slow cook till tender (about 2 to 3 hours). Finish the sauce with some gravy mix, heavy cream and mustard. add some fresh tarragon leaves. It's to die for.
Just like chicken.
Treat it the same way.
Get this Rajasthani Recipe (Rajasthan is a state in the Indian union, its a conglomeration of erstwhile princely states)
its called KHAT KHARGOSH, basically the rabit is skinned , stuffed and embalmed with spices, wrapped in banana leaves and burried underground. then they light a fire on top of this rabbit and have a bon fire, after a set time the rabit is dug out, its cooked and awesome.
the recipe will be a tough one to find, but trust me itll be worth it
Rabbit stew is a dish I remember as a child. That was always a hearty winter dish which went a long way
Hossenfeffer. I'm not sure of the precise recipe but Bugs Bunny used to crack jokes about it on cartoons when I was a kid. Spelling may be slightly off.
in a presure cooker.....some good recipies to look up for rabbitt is rabbit curry, rabbit salad, and rabbit stew. the best one is hossenfefer....i dont know how to make anyof them though!!!!!!
Beer, rabbit, and neighborhood camaraderie, you can't go wrong.
Beer Braised Rabbit Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 1999
3 tablespoons oil
2 whole rabbits, skin on and cut into individual pieces
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound ground andouille or other pork sausage
2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 1/2 pounds white mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 cups amber beer
4 cups brown chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
In a large, oven-proof pan with a lid, heat the oil. Season the rabbit and 1/2 cup of the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the rabbit pieces in the seasoned flour, coating each side completely. Lay the rabbit, skin side down in the oil and brown for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove the rabbit from the pan and set aside. Add the sausage and brown for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add the mushrooms and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add thyme and bay leaves. Add the rabbit to the vegetable mixture. Add the beer and chicken stock. Bring the liquid up to a simmer and cover. Cook the rabbit until very tender, about 30 to 35 minutes, skimming off the fat. Remove the rabbit pieces from the pan and set aside. Blend the remaining flour and butter together into a smooth paste. Whisk the paste into the hot liquid. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rabbit back to the pan and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve the rabbit with the potato gratin and garnish with parsley
You can dredge with flour and fry just like a chicken is fried. Or you can boil the pieces, remove from bone and make a rabbit pie.
2 9'; pie crusts
rabbit meat, cooked, cut bite sized
15 oz. can mixed vegetables, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Mix rabbit, vegetables, soup and 1/3 soup can milk. Salt and pepper to taste. May add minced onion and garlic powder if desired. Put in pie shell, put top crust on, cut vent holes, and brush top with milk or egg white. Bake at 400' till golden brown.
I have a great Mexican recipe for Rabbit stew. They are delicious if cooked properly. I sauteed mine with root vegetables and a lot of seasoning spices.
Fry it. Tastes just like chicken
when i was lil girl i use to eat rabbits , and they are good but i'm not sure how its was cook. you sud try fryin it.
First, go to a pet shop and get a fresh one with nice pink eyes.....
Dredge pieces with flour seasoned with salt and pepper
Brown pieces in olive oil
remove pieces from pan
in same pan
saute chopped onion, celery and carrots
deglaze pan with 1/2 cup white wine
Add 1 tbsp tomato paste.
2 cups stock ( chicken or vegetable)
Replace rabbit pieces
cover and reduce heat
simmer for 45 minutes or until tender.
Alternately bake in oven at 375 for 1 hour or until pieces are tender.
remove rabbit pieces
strain and reduce sauce
thicken slightly
Finish with 2 tbsp fresh parsley, salt and pepper
replace rabbit.
How could I go about getting a wild rabbit?
You don't.
Wild rabbits are wild and don't need to be caught by humans.
So you don't 'go about' getting a wild rabbit, since they're not for you to have in any way, shape, or form.How could I go about getting a wild rabbit?
DO NOT CATCH ONE!!! wild rabbits, once in captivity, have a 20% chance of living. if it does live, it will only live for about a year. they are WILD for a reason. if you want one that bad, go buy one at your local pet store, breeder, or humane society! it would be cheaper than buying a trap.How could I go about getting a wild rabbit?
The absolute best way would be to set a trap that wouldn't harm the rabbit.Put this trap where wild rabbits are known to be.A rabbit catcher/trap could most likely be found on EBay.You should be aware of the dangers germs,and diseases that a wild rabbit could have.
leave them were they belong in the wild. they would never tame down all you would get is a nervous wreck and your most likely end up with no fingers.
If you want one alive,use a live trap...rabbits are real easy to trap...bait it up with apples,and ears of corn.
not real sure...they don't cost that much at pet shops though...usually 5 or 10 dollars.natural cosmetics
Wild rabbits are wild and don't need to be caught by humans.
So you don't 'go about' getting a wild rabbit, since they're not for you to have in any way, shape, or form.How could I go about getting a wild rabbit?
DO NOT CATCH ONE!!! wild rabbits, once in captivity, have a 20% chance of living. if it does live, it will only live for about a year. they are WILD for a reason. if you want one that bad, go buy one at your local pet store, breeder, or humane society! it would be cheaper than buying a trap.How could I go about getting a wild rabbit?
The absolute best way would be to set a trap that wouldn't harm the rabbit.Put this trap where wild rabbits are known to be.A rabbit catcher/trap could most likely be found on EBay.You should be aware of the dangers germs,and diseases that a wild rabbit could have.
leave them were they belong in the wild. they would never tame down all you would get is a nervous wreck and your most likely end up with no fingers.
If you want one alive,use a live trap...rabbits are real easy to trap...bait it up with apples,and ears of corn.
not real sure...they don't cost that much at pet shops though...usually 5 or 10 dollars.
How much food do you feed a dwarf rabbit?
I have just purchased a dwarf rabbit, my concerns are how much rabbit pellet food are you suppose to give, and can the dwarf rabbit live outside or does it need to say inside? Any extra tips on dwarf rabbits would be a great help, Thanks 2 all.How much food do you feed a dwarf rabbit?
It should eat about 100 grams or 4 oz of dry food a day also hay and fresh water. Small amounts of hard crunchy veg but never lettuce as this is a laxative. Care sheets are available free on my web siteHow much food do you feed a dwarf rabbit?
There should be instructions at the back or side of the packet to state how much you should be feeding your new furry friend. If not, half a cup to a cup should be sufficient. What I did was to place a continuous supply of food in my rabbits' food bowl, so they have access to their food all the time.
It is fine to let your rabbit live outdoors, provided its hatch is properly secured, rabbit proof (rabbits have been known to be able to chew through wooden and even wire hatches and escape), properly sheltered from the wind, sun, and rain. Otherwise, keeping him/ her indoors is great as well. You can allow your rabbit to roam around in the house, as long as you make sure your wires are properly covered to prevent him/ her from biting the insulating coverings off and getting electrocuted, that there're no poisonous stuff lying around. Alternatively, keeping him/ her indoors in a rabbit-proof hatch is absolutely fine as well. Just make sure you allow your rabbit to come out for a run (around the house or outside in your garden if you've got one) for at least 1/2 hour everyday.
In addition, line your hatch with plenty of hay, which your rabbit can chew on, and sleep on. Line the bottom of the hatch with newspapers for easy cleaning purposes. Once a week, give the hatch a good clean out and scrub. Twice a week, change the lining, or as and when they become soiled and damp.
Make sure your hatch allows good ventilation as well. At all times, ensure his/her water supply is sufficient and fresh.
If you're living a cold place, it's more advisable to let your rabbit live indoors as well.
Hope that helps.
I'm a rabbit raiser and all the breeders I know feed them a half cup a day giving them a Small amount of vegi's is good also.
Dwarf rabbits can live outside yes but in the heat I would suggest freezing water bottles
-Krista
You can leave your rabbit outside, but to leave a bunny outside by himself is terrible. Rabbits are very social and they have special personalities that makes having one so much greater than you may have anticipated! I have a french lop, Honey, who freely roams my apt (or according to her, her apt!) they can be litter box trained, but most will eat wires and furniture. The key to litter box training is really for you to let him tell you where to put the box. Honey always went in the same spot, regardless of where the litter box was. Also, pine and possibly cedar can be poisonous. I suggest using aspen wood shavings (you can buy it at petsmart, its relatively cheap and goes a long way). Also, I wouldnt give a rabbit regular food from the pet store, its full of ';junk food';, try a timothy based pellet. go to allexperts.com, in the pets/exotic/rabbits for any other questions, dana kremples is the best! she will help you out. hope this helps, feel free to email me if you wanted to ask me anything about bunies
about hafe cup a day and yes they can live out doors as long as they have a shelter and lots of clean fresh hay and lots of water
You can find the answer on this website http://www.rabbit.org
Steve, I love your website but your rabbit care sheet is wayyy off!! You might want to do some real research into caring for rabbits %26amp; get the correct info on there, I'd hate to think of all the people you are misleading about raising rabbits.
It should eat about 100 grams or 4 oz of dry food a day also hay and fresh water. Small amounts of hard crunchy veg but never lettuce as this is a laxative. Care sheets are available free on my web siteHow much food do you feed a dwarf rabbit?
There should be instructions at the back or side of the packet to state how much you should be feeding your new furry friend. If not, half a cup to a cup should be sufficient. What I did was to place a continuous supply of food in my rabbits' food bowl, so they have access to their food all the time.
It is fine to let your rabbit live outdoors, provided its hatch is properly secured, rabbit proof (rabbits have been known to be able to chew through wooden and even wire hatches and escape), properly sheltered from the wind, sun, and rain. Otherwise, keeping him/ her indoors is great as well. You can allow your rabbit to roam around in the house, as long as you make sure your wires are properly covered to prevent him/ her from biting the insulating coverings off and getting electrocuted, that there're no poisonous stuff lying around. Alternatively, keeping him/ her indoors in a rabbit-proof hatch is absolutely fine as well. Just make sure you allow your rabbit to come out for a run (around the house or outside in your garden if you've got one) for at least 1/2 hour everyday.
In addition, line your hatch with plenty of hay, which your rabbit can chew on, and sleep on. Line the bottom of the hatch with newspapers for easy cleaning purposes. Once a week, give the hatch a good clean out and scrub. Twice a week, change the lining, or as and when they become soiled and damp.
Make sure your hatch allows good ventilation as well. At all times, ensure his/her water supply is sufficient and fresh.
If you're living a cold place, it's more advisable to let your rabbit live indoors as well.
Hope that helps.
I'm a rabbit raiser and all the breeders I know feed them a half cup a day giving them a Small amount of vegi's is good also.
Dwarf rabbits can live outside yes but in the heat I would suggest freezing water bottles
-Krista
You can leave your rabbit outside, but to leave a bunny outside by himself is terrible. Rabbits are very social and they have special personalities that makes having one so much greater than you may have anticipated! I have a french lop, Honey, who freely roams my apt (or according to her, her apt!) they can be litter box trained, but most will eat wires and furniture. The key to litter box training is really for you to let him tell you where to put the box. Honey always went in the same spot, regardless of where the litter box was. Also, pine and possibly cedar can be poisonous. I suggest using aspen wood shavings (you can buy it at petsmart, its relatively cheap and goes a long way). Also, I wouldnt give a rabbit regular food from the pet store, its full of ';junk food';, try a timothy based pellet. go to allexperts.com, in the pets/exotic/rabbits for any other questions, dana kremples is the best! she will help you out. hope this helps, feel free to email me if you wanted to ask me anything about bunies
about hafe cup a day and yes they can live out doors as long as they have a shelter and lots of clean fresh hay and lots of water
You can find the answer on this website http://www.rabbit.org
Steve, I love your website but your rabbit care sheet is wayyy off!! You might want to do some real research into caring for rabbits %26amp; get the correct info on there, I'd hate to think of all the people you are misleading about raising rabbits.
What animal would kill a wild rabbit by tearing out the rabbit's throat?
I found a dead rabbit today. It's throat had a chunk missing from it. What animal would kill a rabbit like this and then let it lay without eating it? I live in Southeast Wisconsin.
Thanks.What animal would kill a wild rabbit by tearing out the rabbit's throat?
Domestic Cats will often kill animals such as rabbits, squirrels, small rodents, and birds, without actually eating them. A bite or wound to the throat is a trade mark for cats. Wild cats all make their kills by a suffocation hold on their prey. Even large cats like Tigers and Lions due this. Most wild animals will usually eat their prey after killing it. Domestic cats on the other hand are very well known for killing back yard wildlife just for the kill.What animal would kill a wild rabbit by tearing out the rabbit's throat?
a coyote, wolf, dog, mountain lion, lynx, bob cat, owls, hawks, eagles,
Something from the Weasel family.
Coyote, Wolf, Dog. Pretty much all predators would do it if it was near by.
Dog.
An Ostrich
fox, coyotes, dogs
Thanks.What animal would kill a wild rabbit by tearing out the rabbit's throat?
Domestic Cats will often kill animals such as rabbits, squirrels, small rodents, and birds, without actually eating them. A bite or wound to the throat is a trade mark for cats. Wild cats all make their kills by a suffocation hold on their prey. Even large cats like Tigers and Lions due this. Most wild animals will usually eat their prey after killing it. Domestic cats on the other hand are very well known for killing back yard wildlife just for the kill.What animal would kill a wild rabbit by tearing out the rabbit's throat?
a coyote, wolf, dog, mountain lion, lynx, bob cat, owls, hawks, eagles,
Something from the Weasel family.
Coyote, Wolf, Dog. Pretty much all predators would do it if it was near by.
Dog.
An Ostrich
fox, coyotes, dogs
Saturday, January 23, 2010
How can I succussfully mate my male lionhead rabbit with a Domestic Short Hair cat?
The rabbit does not respond to the female cat in heat. I am stumped and need some help in creating a bunnyCat.How can I succussfully mate my male lionhead rabbit with a Domestic Short Hair cat?
BEST ANSWER:
You need to first mate with the cat while she is in heat. Make sure that the bunny is watching closely. Do it a few times, in various positions, so that the bunny understands what you want him to do.
Spend time with your bunny, and explain sexuality to him in a comfortable, friendly environment. Also, try sitting down with him and drawing sexy pictures of him and the cat.
When the cat is in heat again, try turning the lights down low and putting on some sexy music. Barry White is actually really popular with the kittens these days.
If all else fails: Yell at the bunny and shake him a little. Tell him, get on that cat and stop acting like a p u s s y (cat)!
Keep trying. There is nothing more rewarding than breeding your own bunnycatHow can I succussfully mate my male lionhead rabbit with a Domestic Short Hair cat?
CABBOTS!
well thats just SICK.
why would you want to even try that?!?!?!
now, you are just scary.
If you stick them both in a cage filled with candles and sex hormones one of two things will happen. They will either get it on, or catch on fire. Either way it turns out to be a sticky situation so caution should be taken.
I dont beleive u can really make bunnycats or ';cabbits';..dif species have dif..er..um reproductive parts...otherwise we wpould have all kinds of wierd animals running around..sooo good luck and let us know if u r succesfulll.
In-vetro, maybe?
BEST ANSWER:
You need to first mate with the cat while she is in heat. Make sure that the bunny is watching closely. Do it a few times, in various positions, so that the bunny understands what you want him to do.
Spend time with your bunny, and explain sexuality to him in a comfortable, friendly environment. Also, try sitting down with him and drawing sexy pictures of him and the cat.
When the cat is in heat again, try turning the lights down low and putting on some sexy music. Barry White is actually really popular with the kittens these days.
If all else fails: Yell at the bunny and shake him a little. Tell him, get on that cat and stop acting like a p u s s y (cat)!
Keep trying. There is nothing more rewarding than breeding your own bunnycatHow can I succussfully mate my male lionhead rabbit with a Domestic Short Hair cat?
CABBOTS!
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well thats just SICK.
why would you want to even try that?!?!?!
now, you are just scary.
If you stick them both in a cage filled with candles and sex hormones one of two things will happen. They will either get it on, or catch on fire. Either way it turns out to be a sticky situation so caution should be taken.
I dont beleive u can really make bunnycats or ';cabbits';..dif species have dif..er..um reproductive parts...otherwise we wpould have all kinds of wierd animals running around..sooo good luck and let us know if u r succesfulll.
In-vetro, maybe?
How do I clean stained fur on my rabbit?
I had a neighbor what my rabbit while I was out of town. While I was gone he started to pee on the floor rather than in his box and his white fur is really badly stained dark yellow. I gave him two bathes today and I can鈥檛 get his bunny butt clean. Any suggestions how I can get the stains out? Oh yea, he went back to using his box, I guess he was just mad about me being away.How do I clean stained fur on my rabbit?
Rather than fill your bunnies hair with chemicals, bursh it out a couple times a day to help speed the sheding process. You can also use an old tooth brush and LIGHTLY dab in baking soda and brush the area. REMEMBER TO RINSE!How do I clean stained fur on my rabbit?
Is his hair relatively long or short? You could use a pair of shaving shears (just be careful!!) Or if you wait, he will eventually shed his fur. The yellow will go away over time that way. Don't worry!
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Chocolate Rain!!!
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Chocolate Rain!!!!!
Rather than fill your bunnies hair with chemicals, bursh it out a couple times a day to help speed the sheding process. You can also use an old tooth brush and LIGHTLY dab in baking soda and brush the area. REMEMBER TO RINSE!How do I clean stained fur on my rabbit?
Is his hair relatively long or short? You could use a pair of shaving shears (just be careful!!) Or if you wait, he will eventually shed his fur. The yellow will go away over time that way. Don't worry!
tay zonday recommends
Chocolate Rain!!!
In the Tub
With brush and some Champagne
Chocolate Rain!!!!!
How much does it costs to neuter a rabbit in Florida and what are the names of those clinics or vets?
My friend lives in FL and wants to neuter her bunnies. Can you list clinics or vets and the costs of the surgery at those places in Florida? I will choose a best answer!How much does it costs to neuter a rabbit in Florida and what are the names of those clinics or vets?
I live in Cleveland, the quote I got from the vet for rabbit neutering was around $135. It can cost less at shelters and rescues than at the vets, and there is a price difference between males/females. Most vets/shelters are happy answer questions over the phone, have your friend call those closest to her to ask if they do rabbits and how much. The local humane society might be able to refer her, too.How much does it costs to neuter a rabbit in Florida and what are the names of those clinics or vets?
why would anyone want to neuter a rabbit?
I live in Cleveland, the quote I got from the vet for rabbit neutering was around $135. It can cost less at shelters and rescues than at the vets, and there is a price difference between males/females. Most vets/shelters are happy answer questions over the phone, have your friend call those closest to her to ask if they do rabbits and how much. The local humane society might be able to refer her, too.How much does it costs to neuter a rabbit in Florida and what are the names of those clinics or vets?
why would anyone want to neuter a rabbit?
How can you tell if a female rabbit is pregnant?
I am getting a female rabbit and I heard you have to keep them seperate unless your breeding them. We are breeding them and as soon as the girl gets pregnant we will switch her to a different cage. But how can you tell when she is pregnant?How can you tell if a female rabbit is pregnant?
I'm not sure i understand your question. Your getting a rabbit but you already have a female one that your going to breed when she gets pregnant? Well if she is already pregnant you shouldn't have to breed her again.
Make sure you do a lot of research. Here are some basic ways to tell if your rabbit is pregnant.
Has she been in contact with an intact male in the past 30 days? Rabbit gestation period runs from 28-32 days with very little deviation from this range. If it’s been any longer than 40 days since the contact, you’re most likely in the clear.
Examine her fur: especially under the chin. If her fur is loose, this could be a sign of pregnancy. A pregnant doe’s fur will pull away in clumps to use as nesting for the kits.
Watch her behavior. A pregnant doe will often display repetitive behaviors, digging or chewing in an unusual place, or with increased tenacity. A better indication is “pulling”. A pregnant doe will “pull” fur; and she won’t necessarily start with her own! If she’s pulling thread from sweaters or stuffed toys, or even tugging fur from her mate, she could be signaling that she’s pregnant. She will stuff these materials in her mouth and place them where she intends to birth the kits.
Feel her abdomen—but be careful! If you feel small, marble-like lumps, you’ve found the kits. Do not attempt this if you are new to breeding, as you could injure the kits.
. Visit your vet. Even if your vet is inexperienced with rabbits, she’ll be able to x-ray your doe and verify if she is pregnant.
Having baby bunnies is a lot of work. But they are extremly fun!!!
Please e-mail me. I have lots of information on what to do when your rabbits is pregnant and after the babies have been born!How can you tell if a female rabbit is pregnant?
a female rabbit and not pregnant! then i would not know.natural cosmetics
I'm not sure i understand your question. Your getting a rabbit but you already have a female one that your going to breed when she gets pregnant? Well if she is already pregnant you shouldn't have to breed her again.
Make sure you do a lot of research. Here are some basic ways to tell if your rabbit is pregnant.
Has she been in contact with an intact male in the past 30 days? Rabbit gestation period runs from 28-32 days with very little deviation from this range. If it’s been any longer than 40 days since the contact, you’re most likely in the clear.
Examine her fur: especially under the chin. If her fur is loose, this could be a sign of pregnancy. A pregnant doe’s fur will pull away in clumps to use as nesting for the kits.
Watch her behavior. A pregnant doe will often display repetitive behaviors, digging or chewing in an unusual place, or with increased tenacity. A better indication is “pulling”. A pregnant doe will “pull” fur; and she won’t necessarily start with her own! If she’s pulling thread from sweaters or stuffed toys, or even tugging fur from her mate, she could be signaling that she’s pregnant. She will stuff these materials in her mouth and place them where she intends to birth the kits.
Feel her abdomen—but be careful! If you feel small, marble-like lumps, you’ve found the kits. Do not attempt this if you are new to breeding, as you could injure the kits.
. Visit your vet. Even if your vet is inexperienced with rabbits, she’ll be able to x-ray your doe and verify if she is pregnant.
Having baby bunnies is a lot of work. But they are extremly fun!!!
Please e-mail me. I have lots of information on what to do when your rabbits is pregnant and after the babies have been born!How can you tell if a female rabbit is pregnant?
a female rabbit and not pregnant! then i would not know.
How can I tell if my male rabbit is neutured?
I bought him from PetCo about 3years ago, and I recently got another rabbit, and he tried to ';do it'; with her. Please let me know!How can I tell if my male rabbit is neutured?
If you bought your bunny from a pet store, it will probably not be neutered.
You can tell if a male bunny is neutered if you look underneath. A male bunny at 3 years of age will have rather big pink testicles. If there are no testicles at this age and you are sure your bunny is a boy, then it is neutered.
However, as you bought a bunny in a pet store be aware that pet stores are notorious for having no clue how to sex a rabbit so you could very well have a girl instead.
In the interests of avoiding any unwanted bunny pregnancies or dominated aggression between your two bunnies, I would suggest a quick trip to the vet to have your two bunny's sexes confirmed. Ask about desexing both buns as this is the best way to end up with two happy bunnies living together.How can I tell if my male rabbit is neutured?
Chances are if you bought him from a pet shop, he's not neutered. Flip him over and you should see two big pink blobs on either side of his genital area, just above the tail. Those are the testicles and are usually pretty obvious.
Also, I would be aware that if he's not neutered and already tried to 'do it' with a female rabbit, she may well be pregnant already. Please keep them separated until at least 5 weeks after the male has been neutered and the female spayed, and then begin to bond. And I would get the female spayed ASAP as this will negate any chance of pregnancy before foetusus can develop.
I would have to see the bunny to tell you if it is neutered or even actually a male. You should know that often Petco sells bunnies and mistakes whether male or female and also does not bother to fix them.
Adding another bunny can cause a bunny to feel territorial and often the bunny whose cage is being invaded by an unknown bunny - that bunny will hump the living crap out of whatever bunny arrives. This shows dominance and hopefully the other bunny submits and they work it out.
Two females, both intact, may fight to the death - so watch for blood and actual biting.. also two males will feel the same about sharing a cage.
A male and female will eventually lay down together but he may mate her often, even after she is knocked up and this might cause her to lose the litter or pass on.
Bunnies have two horns and can become pregnant in both horns, if the pregnancies are of different gestational advancement- she can die, or all the babies will.
So bottom line, bunnies should not share a cage unless they are both fixed.
ummm, he wont have any ';balls';....that's how you can tell if he is nuetered. Oh, and they have big balls so you will be able to tell if he has them or not. My bunny is 8 months old and he's got some big ones! lol........srry about being so straight forward about it....lol
Call petCo and ask them if they fix there bunnies befor sale. most dont so it is probubly not neutured.
and after i had my male bunny fixed he lost his temptation to ';do the deed';
i am sorry those idiots are not helpful. take it to the vets.
aiiite.. thats wassup
If you bought your bunny from a pet store, it will probably not be neutered.
You can tell if a male bunny is neutered if you look underneath. A male bunny at 3 years of age will have rather big pink testicles. If there are no testicles at this age and you are sure your bunny is a boy, then it is neutered.
However, as you bought a bunny in a pet store be aware that pet stores are notorious for having no clue how to sex a rabbit so you could very well have a girl instead.
In the interests of avoiding any unwanted bunny pregnancies or dominated aggression between your two bunnies, I would suggest a quick trip to the vet to have your two bunny's sexes confirmed. Ask about desexing both buns as this is the best way to end up with two happy bunnies living together.How can I tell if my male rabbit is neutured?
Chances are if you bought him from a pet shop, he's not neutered. Flip him over and you should see two big pink blobs on either side of his genital area, just above the tail. Those are the testicles and are usually pretty obvious.
Also, I would be aware that if he's not neutered and already tried to 'do it' with a female rabbit, she may well be pregnant already. Please keep them separated until at least 5 weeks after the male has been neutered and the female spayed, and then begin to bond. And I would get the female spayed ASAP as this will negate any chance of pregnancy before foetusus can develop.
I would have to see the bunny to tell you if it is neutered or even actually a male. You should know that often Petco sells bunnies and mistakes whether male or female and also does not bother to fix them.
Adding another bunny can cause a bunny to feel territorial and often the bunny whose cage is being invaded by an unknown bunny - that bunny will hump the living crap out of whatever bunny arrives. This shows dominance and hopefully the other bunny submits and they work it out.
Two females, both intact, may fight to the death - so watch for blood and actual biting.. also two males will feel the same about sharing a cage.
A male and female will eventually lay down together but he may mate her often, even after she is knocked up and this might cause her to lose the litter or pass on.
Bunnies have two horns and can become pregnant in both horns, if the pregnancies are of different gestational advancement- she can die, or all the babies will.
So bottom line, bunnies should not share a cage unless they are both fixed.
ummm, he wont have any ';balls';....that's how you can tell if he is nuetered. Oh, and they have big balls so you will be able to tell if he has them or not. My bunny is 8 months old and he's got some big ones! lol........srry about being so straight forward about it....lol
Call petCo and ask them if they fix there bunnies befor sale. most dont so it is probubly not neutured.
and after i had my male bunny fixed he lost his temptation to ';do the deed';
i am sorry those idiots are not helpful. take it to the vets.
aiiite.. thats wassup
How can I stop a house pet rabbit from relieving himself on my leather couch ?
I have tried febreeze and I have placed his litter box near the couch. He uses the box and the couch HELP?How can I stop a house pet rabbit from relieving himself on my leather couch ?
good ? because mine does that too alot...How can I stop a house pet rabbit from relieving himself on my leather couch ?
My house rabbit was very good about returning to it's cage to urinate. I recommend keeping it penned up when you aren't at home. Let it out when you are there to scoop it up and return it to it's cage if it heads for the couch.
The febreeze may be covering up the smell as far as you're concerned, but it's not eliminating the smell and rabbits have such sensitive noses that he may be able to smell the trabes of urine scent under the Febreeze. Get and enzymatic cleaner that is safe on leather (test it out on a part of the couch that doesn't show first) and use that to clean up the stain. Aside from that, make the couch off limits to your rabbit for the time being. Praise him for using the litterbox and maybe even offer him a treat when he goes in there. Put him in his cage when you're not home, or at least close off the room the couch is in so he can't get in there. If he eventually seems to understand that the litterbox is the only place it's OK to go, you can try letting him up on the couc again. But if he goes back to using it like a litterbox, you should probably make the couch a permanent bunny-free zone.
Good luck!
A rabbit isn't like trying to train a dog,as don't have the intelligence it requires to be potty trained.You will need to confine it to a cage where it will feel much safer.
rabbits are not trainable in that respect.......
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a鈥?/a>
^Just gave that link to someone else... Do lots of Google searches, there are TONS of websites that'll help with litter training.
My advice is, until you can get him trained, to not let him on the couch--let him on the floor, where messes will be easier to clean up. I've heard that neutering male rabbits can reduce problems like that, but I can't confirm this.
EDIT: Trust me, they can be trained =). My current rabbit only uses his litter box (thankfully, he did this right off the get-go 'cause the pet store litter-trains their rabbits), and rarely defecates outside of it.
good ? because mine does that too alot...How can I stop a house pet rabbit from relieving himself on my leather couch ?
My house rabbit was very good about returning to it's cage to urinate. I recommend keeping it penned up when you aren't at home. Let it out when you are there to scoop it up and return it to it's cage if it heads for the couch.
The febreeze may be covering up the smell as far as you're concerned, but it's not eliminating the smell and rabbits have such sensitive noses that he may be able to smell the trabes of urine scent under the Febreeze. Get and enzymatic cleaner that is safe on leather (test it out on a part of the couch that doesn't show first) and use that to clean up the stain. Aside from that, make the couch off limits to your rabbit for the time being. Praise him for using the litterbox and maybe even offer him a treat when he goes in there. Put him in his cage when you're not home, or at least close off the room the couch is in so he can't get in there. If he eventually seems to understand that the litterbox is the only place it's OK to go, you can try letting him up on the couc again. But if he goes back to using it like a litterbox, you should probably make the couch a permanent bunny-free zone.
Good luck!
A rabbit isn't like trying to train a dog,as don't have the intelligence it requires to be potty trained.You will need to confine it to a cage where it will feel much safer.
rabbits are not trainable in that respect.......
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a鈥?/a>
^Just gave that link to someone else... Do lots of Google searches, there are TONS of websites that'll help with litter training.
My advice is, until you can get him trained, to not let him on the couch--let him on the floor, where messes will be easier to clean up. I've heard that neutering male rabbits can reduce problems like that, but I can't confirm this.
EDIT: Trust me, they can be trained =). My current rabbit only uses his litter box (thankfully, he did this right off the get-go 'cause the pet store litter-trains their rabbits), and rarely defecates outside of it.
What do I need to ship a rabbit from Michigan to New york and How much would it cost?
Someone wants to buy one of my rabbits. I have never shipped them before. What do I need to ship them? Does a vet need to get involved? Do I need to ship in a special cage? How much should everything cost? Any help would be appreciated.What do I need to ship a rabbit from Michigan to New york and How much would it cost?
I don't think it costs $500. You'll probably want to check with Delta Airlines and FedEx. I remember rabbit breeders from one of the ARBA national conventions saying Delta was about the only air carrier they could ship rabbits with when they travelled to the show. When I did a FedEx tour, I remember them talking about shipping some horses overseas once.
Probably your best source for info would be the ARBA. Their website is:
http://www.arba.net
Or you can email them at:
info@arba.net
What do I need to ship a rabbit from Michigan to New york and How much would it cost?
It will cost about $500. For the crate, insurance, dishes, and shipping fee it will add up. Talk to your airport or do some research about the pollicies for shipping animals for your airport. You will have to purchase a special crate from the airline.
I don't think it costs $500. You'll probably want to check with Delta Airlines and FedEx. I remember rabbit breeders from one of the ARBA national conventions saying Delta was about the only air carrier they could ship rabbits with when they travelled to the show. When I did a FedEx tour, I remember them talking about shipping some horses overseas once.
Probably your best source for info would be the ARBA. Their website is:
http://www.arba.net
Or you can email them at:
info@arba.net
What do I need to ship a rabbit from Michigan to New york and How much would it cost?
It will cost about $500. For the crate, insurance, dishes, and shipping fee it will add up. Talk to your airport or do some research about the pollicies for shipping animals for your airport. You will have to purchase a special crate from the airline.
What do u guys know about the rabbit drives during the great depression?
plz, i need to know facts about the rabbit drives!What do u guys know about the rabbit drives during the great depression?
well during the dust bowl period they would kill rabbits because they ate the remaining plants. then the bodies were given to families that needed the meatWhat do u guys know about the rabbit drives during the great depression?
Does this have anything to do with the large amount of children being born?
well during the dust bowl period they would kill rabbits because they ate the remaining plants. then the bodies were given to families that needed the meatWhat do u guys know about the rabbit drives during the great depression?
Does this have anything to do with the large amount of children being born?
What does it mean when your pet rabbit licks your hand?
My pet rabbit licks my han and arm whenever I pet him and say hi to him. Does anyone know if this is a good or friendly thing? He's a nice calm rabbit so I'm assuming he doesn't want to eat me or something. I'm just not sure if it means the same thing as when, say, dogs lick you.What does it mean when your pet rabbit licks your hand?
It means he likes you. Rabbits will lick each other when they groom each other and that is a sign of affection. You can feel very honored that your bunny loves and trusts you enough to groom you!
Here's a fun site about bunnies --
The Language of Lagomorphs: http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittal鈥?/a>
Very amusing and good insight into why your bunny does what he does
p.s. If he nips you, it just means he found something that needed more grooming. He isn't trying to hurt you and if you yelp, he'll stop.What does it mean when your pet rabbit licks your hand?
He is probably in need of a little salt.
He smells it on your hands in your sweat.
Animal instincts are better than ours, and they tend to know what they need.
Just like a dog eats grass every now and then.
i tink it means he likes you
The rabbit is licking the salt from your sweat off your hands. Lots of small pets will do this. Check with a pet store to find out if there are salt supplements you can give the rabbit.
It is not a good thing. You need to understand rabbits do not ';lick'; people. He might be dehydrated, thinking that your skin might have water. If he is not drinking from his rabbit water bottle, I suggest that you get his some lettuce, carrots or any other veggies high in water content. You might want to get him checked out.
It means that you taste pretty darn good!
he could just be being effectionate or hes just licking the salt of your hands
mine lick me all the time i honestly believe they feel loved an not scared of us once they have got used to us they know were here to help them an love them i have 4 an everytime i get them out to play or go to feed them for whatever reason im there they always lick me an i know they love us too from this put him up by your nose mine lick my nose an cheeks as well i think/believe he loves you an hes used to you an he doent feel that your gonna harm him good luck hope this helps feel privledged though my sister in laws rabbit is a girl an she isnt that friendly with her i have 2-girls an 2 boys an within a couple ,months they all mellowed out an became affecionate
your right it does not mean the same as when a dog licks you. most rabbits will lick you for the salt on your skin if the don't have a salt block. or they are trying to groom you or you have food or perfume on you had that they like. if your rabbit doesn't have a salt block i would buy him one.
My rabbit licks my hand, he does it to my mum to, and hes a very sweet rabbit bit of a softie, it just means that your rabbit loves you. i find he always does it after I've been fussing him and giving him loads of attention, his like his way of saying he loves you and its his way of giving affection back.
I think that when your pet rabbit licks you it is a way of him letting you know he loves you and that he feels loved by you. He also feels safe around you. That is just what I think. I could be wrong though. But I would think that it is an act of affection and love our animals have for us whenever they lick us. Even rabbits.
have you ever given it a salt block?
The rabbit is after the salt on your palms. Give him/her a mineral block, she needs that in her diet. The rabbit will probably still lick your hand though, it's a friendly gesture.
It means he likes you. Rabbits will lick each other when they groom each other and that is a sign of affection. You can feel very honored that your bunny loves and trusts you enough to groom you!
Here's a fun site about bunnies --
The Language of Lagomorphs: http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittal鈥?/a>
Very amusing and good insight into why your bunny does what he does
p.s. If he nips you, it just means he found something that needed more grooming. He isn't trying to hurt you and if you yelp, he'll stop.What does it mean when your pet rabbit licks your hand?
He is probably in need of a little salt.
He smells it on your hands in your sweat.
Animal instincts are better than ours, and they tend to know what they need.
Just like a dog eats grass every now and then.
i tink it means he likes you
The rabbit is licking the salt from your sweat off your hands. Lots of small pets will do this. Check with a pet store to find out if there are salt supplements you can give the rabbit.
It is not a good thing. You need to understand rabbits do not ';lick'; people. He might be dehydrated, thinking that your skin might have water. If he is not drinking from his rabbit water bottle, I suggest that you get his some lettuce, carrots or any other veggies high in water content. You might want to get him checked out.
It means that you taste pretty darn good!
he could just be being effectionate or hes just licking the salt of your hands
mine lick me all the time i honestly believe they feel loved an not scared of us once they have got used to us they know were here to help them an love them i have 4 an everytime i get them out to play or go to feed them for whatever reason im there they always lick me an i know they love us too from this put him up by your nose mine lick my nose an cheeks as well i think/believe he loves you an hes used to you an he doent feel that your gonna harm him good luck hope this helps feel privledged though my sister in laws rabbit is a girl an she isnt that friendly with her i have 2-girls an 2 boys an within a couple ,months they all mellowed out an became affecionate
your right it does not mean the same as when a dog licks you. most rabbits will lick you for the salt on your skin if the don't have a salt block. or they are trying to groom you or you have food or perfume on you had that they like. if your rabbit doesn't have a salt block i would buy him one.
My rabbit licks my hand, he does it to my mum to, and hes a very sweet rabbit bit of a softie, it just means that your rabbit loves you. i find he always does it after I've been fussing him and giving him loads of attention, his like his way of saying he loves you and its his way of giving affection back.
I think that when your pet rabbit licks you it is a way of him letting you know he loves you and that he feels loved by you. He also feels safe around you. That is just what I think. I could be wrong though. But I would think that it is an act of affection and love our animals have for us whenever they lick us. Even rabbits.
have you ever given it a salt block?
The rabbit is after the salt on your palms. Give him/her a mineral block, she needs that in her diet. The rabbit will probably still lick your hand though, it's a friendly gesture.
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