My rabbits would have around 4 to 9 at a time.How many babies can a mother rabbit have in one litter?????
It depends on the breed. Larger breeds can have large litters. We had Satins and they regularly had 10-2 kits in a litter. I had a Mini Rex one time that had 10! That is unusal for the breed. I would say 1-12.
Most breeders only allow a doe to raise 8 at one time as that is how many nipples a doe has. Always breed 2 or more does at the same time so if the litters are too large you can foster to mothers with fewer kits.How many babies can a mother rabbit have in one litter?????
0-10. im not sure why people cant put down 0. not all of them are gonna live all the time...
1-6
about 4-9
Sunday, January 24, 2010
What is the best kind of rabbit to have, that is calm and fluffy?
Every bunny is going to have a different personality. Usually lop-eared seem to be a little more ';relaxed';. Please keep in mind that often bunnies need to be spayed or neutered to prevent them from becoming aggressive during breeding age. This isn't cheap and is riskier than a dog/cat surgery. Try rabbit.org for more info. Great site.What is the best kind of rabbit to have, that is calm and fluffy?
Yeah a lop eared rabbit easy to pick up and cute and cuddly they're very enjoyable and come in cool colors. does anyone think people only buy they're pets for theyre personallity or looks?What is the best kind of rabbit to have, that is calm and fluffy?
Netherland Dwarves are fluffy and calm but you have to build a relationship with any rabbit so it won't be scared.
Most rabbits don't like to be held. It is because they are prey animals and feel they are in danger when being lifted.
small and cute
I would say most likly a lop eared rabbit cuz they have such soft fluffy fur and they will let u pick them up and they wont kick or scramble to get away so that kinda fits to the type of rabbit u want
I would agree with a lop-eared rabbit. Their also easy to litter train and get along with other animals.
I think the one you want to get is a lop eared rabbit. I have a female and she is the calmest rabbit ever she also gets along fantasticly with my dogs. She is also super fluffy too and not once have I ever got scratched or bitten by her.blackheads scars
Yeah a lop eared rabbit easy to pick up and cute and cuddly they're very enjoyable and come in cool colors. does anyone think people only buy they're pets for theyre personallity or looks?What is the best kind of rabbit to have, that is calm and fluffy?
Netherland Dwarves are fluffy and calm but you have to build a relationship with any rabbit so it won't be scared.
Most rabbits don't like to be held. It is because they are prey animals and feel they are in danger when being lifted.
small and cute
I would say most likly a lop eared rabbit cuz they have such soft fluffy fur and they will let u pick them up and they wont kick or scramble to get away so that kinda fits to the type of rabbit u want
I would agree with a lop-eared rabbit. Their also easy to litter train and get along with other animals.
I think the one you want to get is a lop eared rabbit. I have a female and she is the calmest rabbit ever she also gets along fantasticly with my dogs. She is also super fluffy too and not once have I ever got scratched or bitten by her.
What is a better pet, a rabbit or guinea pig?
im almost 16. my mom wont let me get a dog so ive decided i still want something that is fury and you can pet it and stuff.
which one bites more? which one is more to take care of? size of cage? cost? if a rabbit is better should i get the smaller ones or the big huge ones?What is a better pet, a rabbit or guinea pig?
Rabbit definatly!!! Rabbits don't bite, but they are a little harder to take care of after a while you will like it. Get a Holland Lop (up to 4lbs) or a Lionhead(up to 3.5lbs)What is a better pet, a rabbit or guinea pig?
I personaly have a guinea pig, and LOVE it, but I was also considering getting a rabbit because they are very big and fluffy. I have heard and read that guinea pigs and rabbits get along pretty well, but you have to introduce them slowely, and never keep them alone in the same cage. I think that both animals are very sweet and you would have fun with both!
~Good Luck!
A baby elephantt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
neither of them should bite! Both make sweet pets and take about the same care! Though guinea pig will talk to you!
which one bites more? which one is more to take care of? size of cage? cost? if a rabbit is better should i get the smaller ones or the big huge ones?What is a better pet, a rabbit or guinea pig?
Rabbit definatly!!! Rabbits don't bite, but they are a little harder to take care of after a while you will like it. Get a Holland Lop (up to 4lbs) or a Lionhead(up to 3.5lbs)What is a better pet, a rabbit or guinea pig?
I personaly have a guinea pig, and LOVE it, but I was also considering getting a rabbit because they are very big and fluffy. I have heard and read that guinea pigs and rabbits get along pretty well, but you have to introduce them slowely, and never keep them alone in the same cage. I think that both animals are very sweet and you would have fun with both!
~Good Luck!
A baby elephantt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
neither of them should bite! Both make sweet pets and take about the same care! Though guinea pig will talk to you!
How much does it cost a year for basic vet care for a rabbit?
It really depends on the rabbit and the vet. My vet doesn't charge much- $15 for an office visit, about $100 for spay/neuter. If you live in a large city expect at least double that cost. Other than that it really depends on if they get sick or not. One of my rabbits had GI stasis once- $100 for an x-ray plus office visit fee and meds. Another has a problem with easily plugged tear ducts- three visits last year at $30-50 each, so far none this year. A thirdl was seriously injured during a bonding attempt and I had to rush her to an emergency vet at night- $100 just to walk in the door. Total cost would have been about $600 except they knocked some of the fees down for me out of kindness.
If you are in the UK, you'll need regular vaccinations. VHD yearly, Myxomatosis 1-2 times a year depending on your vet's recommendations. I don't know what the price is because I'm in the US.How much does it cost a year for basic vet care for a rabbit?
it depends on the rabbit. it can cost anywhere from $0-$500! unless something is wrong you dont HAVE to tak it to a vet but you should have yearly check ups.How much does it cost a year for basic vet care for a rabbit?
I had my rabbit for 7 years before I had to give him away and only took him to the vet once the whole time, because he never got sick (except for abscesses he got regularly after being attacked by my bird). Relatively little should be spent on taking them to the vet.
rabbits are one of the best kinda of pets becuz you rarly ever have to take them to the vet becuz they dont need to have shots and flee meds like cats and dog. the only reason you would really need to take your rabbit to the vet is to be fixed it ranges form 25-70 dollars depending on where you live. now if your bunny become sick or hurt then you would need to take him to the vet but you dont see that alot in rabbits just dont give them a bath and yoou should be ok.
Unless your rabbit is sick, you really don't have to take a rabbit to the vet. If you do, it can vary. I took mine in twice and once the bill was $500! She stayed over night, they drew blood twice and gave her insulin. She was diabetic.
Just follow the advice of a veterinarian or a breeder as far as the care of a rabbit goes if you're unsure. Rabbits have sensitive diets. Be sure to feed them proper food. I had to experiment with my rabbit's diet since she is so sensitive.
Best wishes!
i am not sure but i never took my rabbit to the vet because they could get so over whelmed they could have a heart attack but i gave them rabbit vitamins and just took good care of them and they lived 8yrs and the other one 10yrs
If you are in the UK, you'll need regular vaccinations. VHD yearly, Myxomatosis 1-2 times a year depending on your vet's recommendations. I don't know what the price is because I'm in the US.How much does it cost a year for basic vet care for a rabbit?
it depends on the rabbit. it can cost anywhere from $0-$500! unless something is wrong you dont HAVE to tak it to a vet but you should have yearly check ups.How much does it cost a year for basic vet care for a rabbit?
I had my rabbit for 7 years before I had to give him away and only took him to the vet once the whole time, because he never got sick (except for abscesses he got regularly after being attacked by my bird). Relatively little should be spent on taking them to the vet.
rabbits are one of the best kinda of pets becuz you rarly ever have to take them to the vet becuz they dont need to have shots and flee meds like cats and dog. the only reason you would really need to take your rabbit to the vet is to be fixed it ranges form 25-70 dollars depending on where you live. now if your bunny become sick or hurt then you would need to take him to the vet but you dont see that alot in rabbits just dont give them a bath and yoou should be ok.
Unless your rabbit is sick, you really don't have to take a rabbit to the vet. If you do, it can vary. I took mine in twice and once the bill was $500! She stayed over night, they drew blood twice and gave her insulin. She was diabetic.
Just follow the advice of a veterinarian or a breeder as far as the care of a rabbit goes if you're unsure. Rabbits have sensitive diets. Be sure to feed them proper food. I had to experiment with my rabbit's diet since she is so sensitive.
Best wishes!
i am not sure but i never took my rabbit to the vet because they could get so over whelmed they could have a heart attack but i gave them rabbit vitamins and just took good care of them and they lived 8yrs and the other one 10yrs
I want to buy a pet rabbit but I already had a dog and two tortoise did i still need to buy it ?
I really like a rabbit but my sis already buy a pet dog and a tortoise .and one of it was mine!but I really wish to buy a pet rabbit my mum give to but i don't know where to place it .so i don't know want to buy a rabbit or not. I want to buy a pet rabbit but I already had a dog and two tortoise did i still need to buy it ?
if you can look after it an have time for it then yeah i have loads of pets at my house
4 birds
5 ferrets
2 dogs
2 cats
1 tortoise
and a lot of fish lol
my gf had rabbits before they are a great pet to have
I want to buy a pet rabbit but I already had a dog and two tortoise did i still need to buy it ?
If you will take care of it- why not?
if you can look after it an have time for it then yeah i have loads of pets at my house
4 birds
5 ferrets
2 dogs
2 cats
1 tortoise
and a lot of fish lol
my gf had rabbits before they are a great pet to have
I want to buy a pet rabbit but I already had a dog and two tortoise did i still need to buy it ?
If you will take care of it- why not?
How do i get my satan rabbit to like me?
i just adopted a mini-rex rabbit last month from a woman who never played with it. I think it's a girl and she's about 8 months old. she absolutely hates being petted and touched, even when i let her sniff me first she backs away. she's gotten a little better from when i first got her and sometimes lets me touch her head but then runs away. i want to be able to hold her so i can clip her nails and enjoy her rather than just have her just sit in a cage to look at. she even likes my cats better than me!! what should i do?How do i get my satan rabbit to like me?
This is hard. I got my rabbit young too and I don't think he was played with much either. For the first few months he wouldn't even let me near him. I would let him out of his cage and would have to put food in it just to get him back in it. It took a few months, but he finally did come around, I was really, really scared that he wasn't going to.
He came around because I worked with him on it. The first thing you need to understand is rabbits are afraid of heights. Some may let you pick them up, but a lot wont, it scares them. I would spend a lot of time sitting on the floor with bun, letting him get used to me. I wouldn't try to pet him or pick him up, I would just sit there and let him hop around me. After he got used to me, I would start putting treats like lettuce and stuff right in front of me, he would come over and eat them, and I would gently pet him, just on the top of his head. He would let me do that for a little bit and then he would run away. Eventually he would come up to me looking for treats or just some love.
Now I can pet my bunny all the time, he even knows his name and when I snap my fingers and point at his cage he knows to go in there. He won't let me pick him up, but he will hop up on my bed when I am up there to let me pet him. He follows me around the apartment looking for some luvins too.
Congradulations on your bunny, and I promise if you give him time he will learn to love you. Just make sure he is getting plenty of out of cage time and just sit on the floor at his level, he will get used to you!How do i get my satan rabbit to like me?
Get her a boy rabbit , then she will like you.
Tough to get your rabbit to enjoy you, but there is a way to enjoy your rabbit, despite her timidness.
first off
off with the satan stuff
rabbits are very finicky
and you wanna waskelly wabbit
she will need some more time
you have put wat too muchee pressure on the poor thing
have you spoken to your mother yet, listen to her slow down
let her out of the cage
let her watch bugs bunny
watch it with her and only laugh when she laughs first
peel her a sweet carrot, no not a baby carrot
work for her
let her come to you to get a nibble
if you do the little things she'll respect you soon enough
we had one trained he was a house bunny. he even used the cat litter tray. you need a lot of time with it inside and treat it you would a cat or dog. give it treats for doing the right thing and spank him softly on the but for doing the wrond thing.... it takes time but it works
Lot's of treats - get a leash or take to a fenced in area. He/she probably never ate grass and breathed fresh air. Give him/her something to sleep on, those wire gages are very uncomfortable. The rabbit was probably hit before despite previous owner's denial. Don't pet him'her for a while and don't ever hit/ otherwise all gains will be lost - besides the fact that there's no legitamite reason to hit a pet.
prozac %26amp; wine.
It will just take time. It's easier to socialize rabbits when they are younger, and the older they get, the longer it takes. Just be patient and go slow. Put the bunny in a room where you spend most of your time, talk to her and let her get used to looking at you. Then you can put your hands in the cage, with slow movements, give her treats, food, and you can slowly work your way up to petting her (I learned the hard way, rabbits don't like being touched under their chin most of the time) but they do like their ears rubbed and heads scratched. If you can pick her up, do so gently and slowly, keeping her back legs secure and let her out of her cage to play. She might hide at first, but they are curious little things and will come out to explore eventually. make sure the area is rabbit-proofed (no cords to chew on!). Every time you pick her up, make sure her back legs are secure! Their back %26amp; leg muscles are so powerful that if they flail around %26amp; kick too hard, they can damage their own spinal cord.
Good luck %26amp; with patience, you'll have a great pet who loves you!
Call an excorsist.
its going to take awhile for her to warm up to you. so, be patient. If her nails get too long, then call the vet, and tell them your sit. and see if they have any suggestions
Be patient she needs to get used to you. Give her some freedom and give her treats like dandelion leaves.
Worship the Devil-Bunny like it does.
Just keep doing what you are doing.
I think you mean satin not satan. But anyway it takes time and rabbits are nervous by nature. Just be patient and allow the rabbit to build trust with you.
I once was friends with a little bunny like yours. First you have to get their attention somehow and then they learn to show you respect and affection.
This is hard. I got my rabbit young too and I don't think he was played with much either. For the first few months he wouldn't even let me near him. I would let him out of his cage and would have to put food in it just to get him back in it. It took a few months, but he finally did come around, I was really, really scared that he wasn't going to.
He came around because I worked with him on it. The first thing you need to understand is rabbits are afraid of heights. Some may let you pick them up, but a lot wont, it scares them. I would spend a lot of time sitting on the floor with bun, letting him get used to me. I wouldn't try to pet him or pick him up, I would just sit there and let him hop around me. After he got used to me, I would start putting treats like lettuce and stuff right in front of me, he would come over and eat them, and I would gently pet him, just on the top of his head. He would let me do that for a little bit and then he would run away. Eventually he would come up to me looking for treats or just some love.
Now I can pet my bunny all the time, he even knows his name and when I snap my fingers and point at his cage he knows to go in there. He won't let me pick him up, but he will hop up on my bed when I am up there to let me pet him. He follows me around the apartment looking for some luvins too.
Congradulations on your bunny, and I promise if you give him time he will learn to love you. Just make sure he is getting plenty of out of cage time and just sit on the floor at his level, he will get used to you!How do i get my satan rabbit to like me?
Get her a boy rabbit , then she will like you.
Tough to get your rabbit to enjoy you, but there is a way to enjoy your rabbit, despite her timidness.
first off
off with the satan stuff
rabbits are very finicky
and you wanna waskelly wabbit
she will need some more time
you have put wat too muchee pressure on the poor thing
have you spoken to your mother yet, listen to her slow down
let her out of the cage
let her watch bugs bunny
watch it with her and only laugh when she laughs first
peel her a sweet carrot, no not a baby carrot
work for her
let her come to you to get a nibble
if you do the little things she'll respect you soon enough
we had one trained he was a house bunny. he even used the cat litter tray. you need a lot of time with it inside and treat it you would a cat or dog. give it treats for doing the right thing and spank him softly on the but for doing the wrond thing.... it takes time but it works
Lot's of treats - get a leash or take to a fenced in area. He/she probably never ate grass and breathed fresh air. Give him/her something to sleep on, those wire gages are very uncomfortable. The rabbit was probably hit before despite previous owner's denial. Don't pet him'her for a while and don't ever hit/ otherwise all gains will be lost - besides the fact that there's no legitamite reason to hit a pet.
prozac %26amp; wine.
It will just take time. It's easier to socialize rabbits when they are younger, and the older they get, the longer it takes. Just be patient and go slow. Put the bunny in a room where you spend most of your time, talk to her and let her get used to looking at you. Then you can put your hands in the cage, with slow movements, give her treats, food, and you can slowly work your way up to petting her (I learned the hard way, rabbits don't like being touched under their chin most of the time) but they do like their ears rubbed and heads scratched. If you can pick her up, do so gently and slowly, keeping her back legs secure and let her out of her cage to play. She might hide at first, but they are curious little things and will come out to explore eventually. make sure the area is rabbit-proofed (no cords to chew on!). Every time you pick her up, make sure her back legs are secure! Their back %26amp; leg muscles are so powerful that if they flail around %26amp; kick too hard, they can damage their own spinal cord.
Good luck %26amp; with patience, you'll have a great pet who loves you!
Call an excorsist.
its going to take awhile for her to warm up to you. so, be patient. If her nails get too long, then call the vet, and tell them your sit. and see if they have any suggestions
Be patient she needs to get used to you. Give her some freedom and give her treats like dandelion leaves.
Worship the Devil-Bunny like it does.
Just keep doing what you are doing.
I think you mean satin not satan. But anyway it takes time and rabbits are nervous by nature. Just be patient and allow the rabbit to build trust with you.
I once was friends with a little bunny like yours. First you have to get their attention somehow and then they learn to show you respect and affection.
Anyone had experience with a blind rabbit?
Our 10 year old male bunny is going blind due to cataracts in both eyes. Due to his age and the fact that he has had pasteurella for 4 years, he is not a candidate for surgery. He continues to eat well and responds to our voices. We are wondering if he can still have a quality remainder of his life or if it would be best to put him to sleep.Anyone had experience with a blind rabbit?
If he's still enjoying his treats and cuddles, still eating and pooping ok, there's no reason to euthanise. I've never had a blind rabbit but I have had a couple that got pretty sick and I had to make that decision. One had cancer and the other arthritis. In both cases I made a deal with them that when they were ready they would refuse their nightly sultana treat. I know that might sound silly but it worked for me. We focussed on reducing any pain, keeping them as comfortable as possible and enjoying the time we had left. When the time came that they didn't run over for their sultana, I said my goodbyes.
Your bun isn't in those kind of dire straits but you can use the same triggers. After 10 years you know him pretty well, if you can honestly say to yourself that he is still enjoying life then leave him be. Remember a rabbits eye sight isn't the best to start with, they rely much more on their sense of smell and hearing. Good luck, I'll keep you all in my thoughts.Anyone had experience with a blind rabbit?
He's fine and he's a good quality of life from what you describe.
I think animals generally less reliant on sight than we imagine because of their more sophisticated sense of smell.
So long as you don't change his environment believe me,he's a happy bunny
he will have slowly gone blind so wil have had time to adjust i would confine where he can go tho so he cant fall and hurt himself.that is a very good age for rabbit you are doing summat right.as long as he can find food and water he should be ok.
keep doing what your doing .your doing a good job 10 is pretty old.
make sure you keep him in the same cage so it doesnt cause confusion. keep is food and water in the same place. and just in general keep him happy.
when you can see that is is NOT happy. then i think its time to get him put down.
I sympathise with you... I had a one-eyed rabbit a couple of years ago. She went missing, we think she was caught by a fox.
Rabbits with impaired vision are more susceptible to predators so the best advice I can give you is to build a secure environment for your bunny, perhaps keep him inside and give him the run of the kitchen, put some turf in there for him.
Don't put him to sleep, that animal still knows you're there and loves you. If he's 10, then just give him the very best last years of his life. Good luck :)
yes, a rabbit that is blind can have a good quality of life. my suggestion is that you dont move anything around in his cage or make any sudden cage movements until he gets used to the area that he is living in. this way he can memorize where everything is at and avoid obstacles easily. the same goes for blind humans and any other animal. routine is best.
If he's still enjoying his treats and cuddles, still eating and pooping ok, there's no reason to euthanise. I've never had a blind rabbit but I have had a couple that got pretty sick and I had to make that decision. One had cancer and the other arthritis. In both cases I made a deal with them that when they were ready they would refuse their nightly sultana treat. I know that might sound silly but it worked for me. We focussed on reducing any pain, keeping them as comfortable as possible and enjoying the time we had left. When the time came that they didn't run over for their sultana, I said my goodbyes.
Your bun isn't in those kind of dire straits but you can use the same triggers. After 10 years you know him pretty well, if you can honestly say to yourself that he is still enjoying life then leave him be. Remember a rabbits eye sight isn't the best to start with, they rely much more on their sense of smell and hearing. Good luck, I'll keep you all in my thoughts.Anyone had experience with a blind rabbit?
He's fine and he's a good quality of life from what you describe.
I think animals generally less reliant on sight than we imagine because of their more sophisticated sense of smell.
So long as you don't change his environment believe me,he's a happy bunny
he will have slowly gone blind so wil have had time to adjust i would confine where he can go tho so he cant fall and hurt himself.that is a very good age for rabbit you are doing summat right.as long as he can find food and water he should be ok.
keep doing what your doing .your doing a good job 10 is pretty old.
make sure you keep him in the same cage so it doesnt cause confusion. keep is food and water in the same place. and just in general keep him happy.
when you can see that is is NOT happy. then i think its time to get him put down.
I sympathise with you... I had a one-eyed rabbit a couple of years ago. She went missing, we think she was caught by a fox.
Rabbits with impaired vision are more susceptible to predators so the best advice I can give you is to build a secure environment for your bunny, perhaps keep him inside and give him the run of the kitchen, put some turf in there for him.
Don't put him to sleep, that animal still knows you're there and loves you. If he's 10, then just give him the very best last years of his life. Good luck :)
yes, a rabbit that is blind can have a good quality of life. my suggestion is that you dont move anything around in his cage or make any sudden cage movements until he gets used to the area that he is living in. this way he can memorize where everything is at and avoid obstacles easily. the same goes for blind humans and any other animal. routine is best.
Can you litter box train a rabbit?
If so how??
Or is their a way to teach them to like poop in like one spot?Can you litter box train a rabbit?
yes you can litter train a rabbit, i have 4 bunnies and they are all litter trained.
whenever they pee take paper town and clean the pee up, then get a litter box and put that paper towel in there, it will take them a whlie to get use to it, but in the end you'll have a potty trained bunny.Can you litter box train a rabbit?
actually you can't train a rabbit, or a cat, or a ferret to go in the litter box.
they train themselves.
just leave a box of sand near their sleeping spot and they will use it.
they want no waste in their living space.
eventually you can move it around to different spots in the house where they will play.
have faith, they will use it.
Since you are not afraid to break it down, here is a site that does the same.
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/litte鈥?/a>
All the poop on poop!!
you sure can i recently seen this website posted on tv.
I think it is possible, it would take a lot of time and practice.
i think it is possible to train any pet to go in the litter, my best suggestion would be to get the rabbit use to the litter show him or her where it is, then maybe get some of his poop and put it in the litter so he or she can smell it and maybe the rabbit might follow on by going in the litter themself it would take time tho.
Mine taught himself. Bunnies are so cool! I'm sure you can find books on the subject at the library too. To the girl who said they are illegal where she is.....where the heck are you from??? I want to avoid there, lol. That has got to suck....
Yes you can!!! Leave a box filled with fresh bedding, some hay (NO KITTY LITTER!!!) and from my experience, they will use it on their own. I've had my rabbit for years and have never had an issue with her going to the bathroom anywhere but her box.
yes I know heaps of people that do. Get a book from the liabary and it tells you everything.
Yes you can. It is just like training a kitten. Put the bunny in the tray after feeding it, and it should soon get the idea. Often bunnies will train themselves without any help. A good idea is to put some droppings into the tray where you want bunny to poop. I like bunnies. Wish I could have another one, i used to always keep them and they were the cleanest and cuddliest of pets. Unfortunately where I now live, they are illegal and you face a $10,000 fine if you are caught with one. Plus they take your pet and destroy it. How stupid. As if they would live if they got out in the wild.blackheads scars
Or is their a way to teach them to like poop in like one spot?Can you litter box train a rabbit?
yes you can litter train a rabbit, i have 4 bunnies and they are all litter trained.
whenever they pee take paper town and clean the pee up, then get a litter box and put that paper towel in there, it will take them a whlie to get use to it, but in the end you'll have a potty trained bunny.Can you litter box train a rabbit?
actually you can't train a rabbit, or a cat, or a ferret to go in the litter box.
they train themselves.
just leave a box of sand near their sleeping spot and they will use it.
they want no waste in their living space.
eventually you can move it around to different spots in the house where they will play.
have faith, they will use it.
Since you are not afraid to break it down, here is a site that does the same.
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/litte鈥?/a>
All the poop on poop!!
you sure can i recently seen this website posted on tv.
I think it is possible, it would take a lot of time and practice.
i think it is possible to train any pet to go in the litter, my best suggestion would be to get the rabbit use to the litter show him or her where it is, then maybe get some of his poop and put it in the litter so he or she can smell it and maybe the rabbit might follow on by going in the litter themself it would take time tho.
Mine taught himself. Bunnies are so cool! I'm sure you can find books on the subject at the library too. To the girl who said they are illegal where she is.....where the heck are you from??? I want to avoid there, lol. That has got to suck....
Yes you can!!! Leave a box filled with fresh bedding, some hay (NO KITTY LITTER!!!) and from my experience, they will use it on their own. I've had my rabbit for years and have never had an issue with her going to the bathroom anywhere but her box.
yes I know heaps of people that do. Get a book from the liabary and it tells you everything.
Yes you can. It is just like training a kitten. Put the bunny in the tray after feeding it, and it should soon get the idea. Often bunnies will train themselves without any help. A good idea is to put some droppings into the tray where you want bunny to poop. I like bunnies. Wish I could have another one, i used to always keep them and they were the cleanest and cuddliest of pets. Unfortunately where I now live, they are illegal and you face a $10,000 fine if you are caught with one. Plus they take your pet and destroy it. How stupid. As if they would live if they got out in the wild.
What does it mean when a rabbit vibrates?
both me and my friend have rabbit, and we have noticed they vbrate sometimes what deos this mean. They both seem happy. Is it a good thing or bad thing.
thanx
i need some advice.What does it mean when a rabbit vibrates?
Maybe they are cold. Offer them more bedding in the winter months as it's freezing outsidee! Lol.
:)What does it mean when a rabbit vibrates?
That sound reeeeeeeealy wrong btw... a rabbit is another word for a vibrator hun... but yeah for a PET rabbit, they're making tat gesture because yes you guessed right, they're happy.
lol, i didnt know that. i had a rabbit (bit and fluffy) and when he vibrated i just thought he was cold.
heehee
xx jess
My wife had a rabbit, and it always vibrated when you switched it on!
It's normal!
thanx
i need some advice.What does it mean when a rabbit vibrates?
Maybe they are cold. Offer them more bedding in the winter months as it's freezing outsidee! Lol.
:)What does it mean when a rabbit vibrates?
That sound reeeeeeeealy wrong btw... a rabbit is another word for a vibrator hun... but yeah for a PET rabbit, they're making tat gesture because yes you guessed right, they're happy.
lol, i didnt know that. i had a rabbit (bit and fluffy) and when he vibrated i just thought he was cold.
heehee
xx jess
My wife had a rabbit, and it always vibrated when you switched it on!
It's normal!
Rabbit owners: Does your bunny have the run of the house? A hutch outisde with a run?
I've got kind of a weird set up and I'm wondering what others do.Rabbit owners: Does your bunny have the run of the house? A hutch outisde with a run?
HI, i rescued my to lops about 3 months ago, they lived in a run on concrete and had a very small hutch at night so when i got them they had pressure sores on their feet, so i was advise by the vet to keep them on grass and let them have a Very large run,.
So i spent a fortune on a Huge run , hutch combo = they didn't like it and dug their way out!
I took the end off the run and bought a load of chicken wire and fenced off my garden so they could have a lot more freedom and hope they wouldn't dig again, they didn't dig they jumped instead, they cleared about 3.5 to 4 ft and terrorized the neighbours and ate everything they could find.
Next it made the chickenwire double height so they still had the run (without end panel) hutch (nice and cosy) and all the grass they could eat where i'd given over the garden to them. So they dug, chewed and pulled and jumped and escaped again and made a nest in the garage in the hay and straw plie!!
So they now have no fence to keep them on the grass, i have completely enclosed my garden so no one gets in and no bunnies get out, they have no hutch BUT they have the complete freedom to do what the hell they want and live in the garage in a nest of old hessian sacking that they stole!!
Not exactly conventional but they are extremely happy lol.
Their feet are now healed but they still hate me looking at them .
Not exactly what you asked but i got there in the endRabbit owners: Does your bunny have the run of the house? A hutch outisde with a run?
I have an indoor rabbit and he does have the run of the house well part of the house and he is extremely happy because he loves to do the binky dance thats when he jumps in the air and does a little twist.
I let him run in the kitchen. He's adorable! He jumps all over the place. We usually block the doors so he can't get anywhere else, because it's kinda hard when he's not trained to go in his cage.
We used to have a bunny in the house when I was a kid.He had a heyday with electrical cords.He went potty on newspapers in a corner.
Run of the house for 3 hours per day. Then I have to run the vacuum.
He never goes outside because of where I live.
If I'm lazy I'll barricade him in one room so I don't have to vacuum as much.
HI, i rescued my to lops about 3 months ago, they lived in a run on concrete and had a very small hutch at night so when i got them they had pressure sores on their feet, so i was advise by the vet to keep them on grass and let them have a Very large run,.
So i spent a fortune on a Huge run , hutch combo = they didn't like it and dug their way out!
I took the end off the run and bought a load of chicken wire and fenced off my garden so they could have a lot more freedom and hope they wouldn't dig again, they didn't dig they jumped instead, they cleared about 3.5 to 4 ft and terrorized the neighbours and ate everything they could find.
Next it made the chickenwire double height so they still had the run (without end panel) hutch (nice and cosy) and all the grass they could eat where i'd given over the garden to them. So they dug, chewed and pulled and jumped and escaped again and made a nest in the garage in the hay and straw plie!!
So they now have no fence to keep them on the grass, i have completely enclosed my garden so no one gets in and no bunnies get out, they have no hutch BUT they have the complete freedom to do what the hell they want and live in the garage in a nest of old hessian sacking that they stole!!
Not exactly conventional but they are extremely happy lol.
Their feet are now healed but they still hate me looking at them .
Not exactly what you asked but i got there in the endRabbit owners: Does your bunny have the run of the house? A hutch outisde with a run?
I have an indoor rabbit and he does have the run of the house well part of the house and he is extremely happy because he loves to do the binky dance thats when he jumps in the air and does a little twist.
I let him run in the kitchen. He's adorable! He jumps all over the place. We usually block the doors so he can't get anywhere else, because it's kinda hard when he's not trained to go in his cage.
We used to have a bunny in the house when I was a kid.He had a heyday with electrical cords.He went potty on newspapers in a corner.
Run of the house for 3 hours per day. Then I have to run the vacuum.
He never goes outside because of where I live.
If I'm lazy I'll barricade him in one room so I don't have to vacuum as much.
How can I catch a wild rabbit?
My father used to catch wild rabbits for me when i was little, and we would ';domesticate'; them, so to speak. it was a cheap way of doing it, but it worked.
Now, how do i catch them myself, without harming them?How can I catch a wild rabbit?
In a word - don't. Wild rabbits are wild - that means that even if you ';domesticate'; them, they are still going to have their wild instincts first. The rabbits you can get from the pet store or from a breeder have been domesticated for centuries - there's a fair bit of difference. Secondly, catching a wild animal and keeping it locked up is a bit different than buying a rabbit who has always lived in captivity - you can bet that the wild rabbit is not going to be as happy about the situation. Wild rabbits can also carry diseases and various pests - mites, ticks, etc. which could harm you or any other pets you might have.
Finally, there are loads of unwanted pet rabbits out there! If you aren't willing to shell out the $30-$40 for a pet rabbit from the pet store, try adopting one - you can often find them free to a good home! We found our third bunny at a pet store as someone's return - already neutered and the most loveable sap you can imagine.How can I catch a wild rabbit?
You were little. He probably caught a stuffed animal that was a rabbit. And you fell for it!
Now, how do i catch them myself, without harming them?How can I catch a wild rabbit?
In a word - don't. Wild rabbits are wild - that means that even if you ';domesticate'; them, they are still going to have their wild instincts first. The rabbits you can get from the pet store or from a breeder have been domesticated for centuries - there's a fair bit of difference. Secondly, catching a wild animal and keeping it locked up is a bit different than buying a rabbit who has always lived in captivity - you can bet that the wild rabbit is not going to be as happy about the situation. Wild rabbits can also carry diseases and various pests - mites, ticks, etc. which could harm you or any other pets you might have.
Finally, there are loads of unwanted pet rabbits out there! If you aren't willing to shell out the $30-$40 for a pet rabbit from the pet store, try adopting one - you can often find them free to a good home! We found our third bunny at a pet store as someone's return - already neutered and the most loveable sap you can imagine.How can I catch a wild rabbit?
You were little. He probably caught a stuffed animal that was a rabbit. And you fell for it!
Does anyone know of a good rabbit vet in the Kansas City area??
I want to get my male bunnies neutured. I'm afraid to use the vet in my town because they killed my last one from wrongful treatment (antibiotics that should NEVER have been give to a rabbit- i found out later) The House Rabbit Society's page for KC is down so I can't find out.Does anyone know of a good rabbit vet in the Kansas City area??
I was able to access an archived version of HRS page and retrieve this information:
The following is a list of rabbit veterinarians located in the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
Dr. Noella Allan
Lakewood Animal Health Center
827 NE Lakewood Blvd.
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
#816-373-1098
Mondays and Tuesdays
Specializing in ears, eyes, heart and GI
Dr. Brock Exline
Hecker Animal Clinic
7240 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64114
#816-333-4330
Dr. Jill Sandler
Heartland Animal Clinic
7821 Marty
Overland Park, KS
#913-648-1662
Dr. Pam Truman
Metcalf South Animal Hospital
7280 West 105th
Overland Park, KS
#913-381-9100
Acupuncture only
Dr. Susan Keil
Mission MedVet
5501 Johnson Drive
Mission, Kansas 66202
#913-722-5566
Ophthalmology only
I was able to access an archived version of HRS page and retrieve this information:
The following is a list of rabbit veterinarians located in the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
Dr. Noella Allan
Lakewood Animal Health Center
827 NE Lakewood Blvd.
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
#816-373-1098
Mondays and Tuesdays
Specializing in ears, eyes, heart and GI
Dr. Brock Exline
Hecker Animal Clinic
7240 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64114
#816-333-4330
Dr. Jill Sandler
Heartland Animal Clinic
7821 Marty
Overland Park, KS
#913-648-1662
Dr. Pam Truman
Metcalf South Animal Hospital
7280 West 105th
Overland Park, KS
#913-381-9100
Acupuncture only
Dr. Susan Keil
Mission MedVet
5501 Johnson Drive
Mission, Kansas 66202
#913-722-5566
Ophthalmology only
Whats the difference between a lop rabbit and a normal 1?
Except for the ears!Whats the difference between a lop rabbit and a normal 1?
From what I understand, that's about it. The appearance of the two rabbits is different. Some lop rabbits have more flat faces than the stand-up eared rabbits. Lops have a reputation of being more calmer rabbits, I haven't owned one, and my two stand-up eared rabbits are pretty friendly and calm.Whats the difference between a lop rabbit and a normal 1?
I think the lop bit only means the ears. You can get dwarf rabbits and dwarf lop eared rabbits. There should be no other difference between a normal rabbit and a lop eared one
Lop earred rabbits don't have as good as hearing as rabbit that ears stand up. But they can still hear very well.
From what I understand, that's about it. The appearance of the two rabbits is different. Some lop rabbits have more flat faces than the stand-up eared rabbits. Lops have a reputation of being more calmer rabbits, I haven't owned one, and my two stand-up eared rabbits are pretty friendly and calm.Whats the difference between a lop rabbit and a normal 1?
I think the lop bit only means the ears. You can get dwarf rabbits and dwarf lop eared rabbits. There should be no other difference between a normal rabbit and a lop eared one
Lop earred rabbits don't have as good as hearing as rabbit that ears stand up. But they can still hear very well.
What is the best kind of rabbit to have, that is calm and fluffy?
Every bunny is going to have a different personality. Usually lop-eared seem to be a little more ';relaxed';. Please keep in mind that often bunnies need to be spayed or neutered to prevent them from becoming aggressive during breeding age. This isn't cheap and is riskier than a dog/cat surgery. Try rabbit.org for more info. Great site.What is the best kind of rabbit to have, that is calm and fluffy?
Yeah a lop eared rabbit easy to pick up and cute and cuddly they're very enjoyable and come in cool colors. does anyone think people only buy they're pets for theyre personallity or looks?What is the best kind of rabbit to have, that is calm and fluffy?
Netherland Dwarves are fluffy and calm but you have to build a relationship with any rabbit so it won't be scared.
Most rabbits don't like to be held. It is because they are prey animals and feel they are in danger when being lifted.
small and cute
I would say most likly a lop eared rabbit cuz they have such soft fluffy fur and they will let u pick them up and they wont kick or scramble to get away so that kinda fits to the type of rabbit u want
I would agree with a lop-eared rabbit. Their also easy to litter train and get along with other animals.
I think the one you want to get is a lop eared rabbit. I have a female and she is the calmest rabbit ever she also gets along fantasticly with my dogs. She is also super fluffy too and not once have I ever got scratched or bitten by her.blackheads scars
Yeah a lop eared rabbit easy to pick up and cute and cuddly they're very enjoyable and come in cool colors. does anyone think people only buy they're pets for theyre personallity or looks?What is the best kind of rabbit to have, that is calm and fluffy?
Netherland Dwarves are fluffy and calm but you have to build a relationship with any rabbit so it won't be scared.
Most rabbits don't like to be held. It is because they are prey animals and feel they are in danger when being lifted.
small and cute
I would say most likly a lop eared rabbit cuz they have such soft fluffy fur and they will let u pick them up and they wont kick or scramble to get away so that kinda fits to the type of rabbit u want
I would agree with a lop-eared rabbit. Their also easy to litter train and get along with other animals.
I think the one you want to get is a lop eared rabbit. I have a female and she is the calmest rabbit ever she also gets along fantasticly with my dogs. She is also super fluffy too and not once have I ever got scratched or bitten by her.
How many babies can a mother rabbit have in one litter?????
My rabbits would have around 4 to 9 at a time.How many babies can a mother rabbit have in one litter?????
It depends on the breed. Larger breeds can have large litters. We had Satins and they regularly had 10-2 kits in a litter. I had a Mini Rex one time that had 10! That is unusal for the breed. I would say 1-12.
Most breeders only allow a doe to raise 8 at one time as that is how many nipples a doe has. Always breed 2 or more does at the same time so if the litters are too large you can foster to mothers with fewer kits.How many babies can a mother rabbit have in one litter?????
0-10. im not sure why people cant put down 0. not all of them are gonna live all the time...
1-6
about 4-9
It depends on the breed. Larger breeds can have large litters. We had Satins and they regularly had 10-2 kits in a litter. I had a Mini Rex one time that had 10! That is unusal for the breed. I would say 1-12.
Most breeders only allow a doe to raise 8 at one time as that is how many nipples a doe has. Always breed 2 or more does at the same time so if the litters are too large you can foster to mothers with fewer kits.How many babies can a mother rabbit have in one litter?????
0-10. im not sure why people cant put down 0. not all of them are gonna live all the time...
1-6
about 4-9
What is a better pet, a rabbit or guinea pig?
im almost 16. my mom wont let me get a dog so ive decided i still want something that is fury and you can pet it and stuff.
which one bites more? which one is more to take care of? size of cage? cost? if a rabbit is better should i get the smaller ones or the big huge ones?What is a better pet, a rabbit or guinea pig?
Rabbit definatly!!! Rabbits don't bite, but they are a little harder to take care of after a while you will like it. Get a Holland Lop (up to 4lbs) or a Lionhead(up to 3.5lbs)What is a better pet, a rabbit or guinea pig?
I personaly have a guinea pig, and LOVE it, but I was also considering getting a rabbit because they are very big and fluffy. I have heard and read that guinea pigs and rabbits get along pretty well, but you have to introduce them slowely, and never keep them alone in the same cage. I think that both animals are very sweet and you would have fun with both!
~Good Luck!
A baby elephantt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
neither of them should bite! Both make sweet pets and take about the same care! Though guinea pig will talk to you!
which one bites more? which one is more to take care of? size of cage? cost? if a rabbit is better should i get the smaller ones or the big huge ones?What is a better pet, a rabbit or guinea pig?
Rabbit definatly!!! Rabbits don't bite, but they are a little harder to take care of after a while you will like it. Get a Holland Lop (up to 4lbs) or a Lionhead(up to 3.5lbs)What is a better pet, a rabbit or guinea pig?
I personaly have a guinea pig, and LOVE it, but I was also considering getting a rabbit because they are very big and fluffy. I have heard and read that guinea pigs and rabbits get along pretty well, but you have to introduce them slowely, and never keep them alone in the same cage. I think that both animals are very sweet and you would have fun with both!
~Good Luck!
A baby elephantt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
neither of them should bite! Both make sweet pets and take about the same care! Though guinea pig will talk to you!
How much does it cost a year for basic vet care for a rabbit?
It really depends on the rabbit and the vet. My vet doesn't charge much- $15 for an office visit, about $100 for spay/neuter. If you live in a large city expect at least double that cost. Other than that it really depends on if they get sick or not. One of my rabbits had GI stasis once- $100 for an x-ray plus office visit fee and meds. Another has a problem with easily plugged tear ducts- three visits last year at $30-50 each, so far none this year. A thirdl was seriously injured during a bonding attempt and I had to rush her to an emergency vet at night- $100 just to walk in the door. Total cost would have been about $600 except they knocked some of the fees down for me out of kindness.
If you are in the UK, you'll need regular vaccinations. VHD yearly, Myxomatosis 1-2 times a year depending on your vet's recommendations. I don't know what the price is because I'm in the US.How much does it cost a year for basic vet care for a rabbit?
it depends on the rabbit. it can cost anywhere from $0-$500! unless something is wrong you dont HAVE to tak it to a vet but you should have yearly check ups.How much does it cost a year for basic vet care for a rabbit?
I had my rabbit for 7 years before I had to give him away and only took him to the vet once the whole time, because he never got sick (except for abscesses he got regularly after being attacked by my bird). Relatively little should be spent on taking them to the vet.
rabbits are one of the best kinda of pets becuz you rarly ever have to take them to the vet becuz they dont need to have shots and flee meds like cats and dog. the only reason you would really need to take your rabbit to the vet is to be fixed it ranges form 25-70 dollars depending on where you live. now if your bunny become sick or hurt then you would need to take him to the vet but you dont see that alot in rabbits just dont give them a bath and yoou should be ok.
Unless your rabbit is sick, you really don't have to take a rabbit to the vet. If you do, it can vary. I took mine in twice and once the bill was $500! She stayed over night, they drew blood twice and gave her insulin. She was diabetic.
Just follow the advice of a veterinarian or a breeder as far as the care of a rabbit goes if you're unsure. Rabbits have sensitive diets. Be sure to feed them proper food. I had to experiment with my rabbit's diet since she is so sensitive.
Best wishes!
i am not sure but i never took my rabbit to the vet because they could get so over whelmed they could have a heart attack but i gave them rabbit vitamins and just took good care of them and they lived 8yrs and the other one 10yrs
If you are in the UK, you'll need regular vaccinations. VHD yearly, Myxomatosis 1-2 times a year depending on your vet's recommendations. I don't know what the price is because I'm in the US.How much does it cost a year for basic vet care for a rabbit?
it depends on the rabbit. it can cost anywhere from $0-$500! unless something is wrong you dont HAVE to tak it to a vet but you should have yearly check ups.How much does it cost a year for basic vet care for a rabbit?
I had my rabbit for 7 years before I had to give him away and only took him to the vet once the whole time, because he never got sick (except for abscesses he got regularly after being attacked by my bird). Relatively little should be spent on taking them to the vet.
rabbits are one of the best kinda of pets becuz you rarly ever have to take them to the vet becuz they dont need to have shots and flee meds like cats and dog. the only reason you would really need to take your rabbit to the vet is to be fixed it ranges form 25-70 dollars depending on where you live. now if your bunny become sick or hurt then you would need to take him to the vet but you dont see that alot in rabbits just dont give them a bath and yoou should be ok.
Unless your rabbit is sick, you really don't have to take a rabbit to the vet. If you do, it can vary. I took mine in twice and once the bill was $500! She stayed over night, they drew blood twice and gave her insulin. She was diabetic.
Just follow the advice of a veterinarian or a breeder as far as the care of a rabbit goes if you're unsure. Rabbits have sensitive diets. Be sure to feed them proper food. I had to experiment with my rabbit's diet since she is so sensitive.
Best wishes!
i am not sure but i never took my rabbit to the vet because they could get so over whelmed they could have a heart attack but i gave them rabbit vitamins and just took good care of them and they lived 8yrs and the other one 10yrs
I want to buy a pet rabbit but I already had a dog and two tortoise did i still need to buy it ?
I really like a rabbit but my sis already buy a pet dog and a tortoise .and one of it was mine!but I really wish to buy a pet rabbit my mum give to but i don't know where to place it .so i don't know want to buy a rabbit or not. I want to buy a pet rabbit but I already had a dog and two tortoise did i still need to buy it ?
if you can look after it an have time for it then yeah i have loads of pets at my house
4 birds
5 ferrets
2 dogs
2 cats
1 tortoise
and a lot of fish lol
my gf had rabbits before they are a great pet to have
I want to buy a pet rabbit but I already had a dog and two tortoise did i still need to buy it ?
If you will take care of it- why not?
if you can look after it an have time for it then yeah i have loads of pets at my house
4 birds
5 ferrets
2 dogs
2 cats
1 tortoise
and a lot of fish lol
my gf had rabbits before they are a great pet to have
I want to buy a pet rabbit but I already had a dog and two tortoise did i still need to buy it ?
If you will take care of it- why not?
How do i get my satan rabbit to like me?
i just adopted a mini-rex rabbit last month from a woman who never played with it. I think it's a girl and she's about 8 months old. she absolutely hates being petted and touched, even when i let her sniff me first she backs away. she's gotten a little better from when i first got her and sometimes lets me touch her head but then runs away. i want to be able to hold her so i can clip her nails and enjoy her rather than just have her just sit in a cage to look at. she even likes my cats better than me!! what should i do?How do i get my satan rabbit to like me?
This is hard. I got my rabbit young too and I don't think he was played with much either. For the first few months he wouldn't even let me near him. I would let him out of his cage and would have to put food in it just to get him back in it. It took a few months, but he finally did come around, I was really, really scared that he wasn't going to.
He came around because I worked with him on it. The first thing you need to understand is rabbits are afraid of heights. Some may let you pick them up, but a lot wont, it scares them. I would spend a lot of time sitting on the floor with bun, letting him get used to me. I wouldn't try to pet him or pick him up, I would just sit there and let him hop around me. After he got used to me, I would start putting treats like lettuce and stuff right in front of me, he would come over and eat them, and I would gently pet him, just on the top of his head. He would let me do that for a little bit and then he would run away. Eventually he would come up to me looking for treats or just some love.
Now I can pet my bunny all the time, he even knows his name and when I snap my fingers and point at his cage he knows to go in there. He won't let me pick him up, but he will hop up on my bed when I am up there to let me pet him. He follows me around the apartment looking for some luvins too.
Congradulations on your bunny, and I promise if you give him time he will learn to love you. Just make sure he is getting plenty of out of cage time and just sit on the floor at his level, he will get used to you!How do i get my satan rabbit to like me?
Get her a boy rabbit , then she will like you.
Tough to get your rabbit to enjoy you, but there is a way to enjoy your rabbit, despite her timidness.
first off
off with the satan stuff
rabbits are very finicky
and you wanna waskelly wabbit
she will need some more time
you have put wat too muchee pressure on the poor thing
have you spoken to your mother yet, listen to her slow down
let her out of the cage
let her watch bugs bunny
watch it with her and only laugh when she laughs first
peel her a sweet carrot, no not a baby carrot
work for her
let her come to you to get a nibble
if you do the little things she'll respect you soon enough
we had one trained he was a house bunny. he even used the cat litter tray. you need a lot of time with it inside and treat it you would a cat or dog. give it treats for doing the right thing and spank him softly on the but for doing the wrond thing.... it takes time but it works
Lot's of treats - get a leash or take to a fenced in area. He/she probably never ate grass and breathed fresh air. Give him/her something to sleep on, those wire gages are very uncomfortable. The rabbit was probably hit before despite previous owner's denial. Don't pet him'her for a while and don't ever hit/ otherwise all gains will be lost - besides the fact that there's no legitamite reason to hit a pet.
prozac %26amp; wine.
It will just take time. It's easier to socialize rabbits when they are younger, and the older they get, the longer it takes. Just be patient and go slow. Put the bunny in a room where you spend most of your time, talk to her and let her get used to looking at you. Then you can put your hands in the cage, with slow movements, give her treats, food, and you can slowly work your way up to petting her (I learned the hard way, rabbits don't like being touched under their chin most of the time) but they do like their ears rubbed and heads scratched. If you can pick her up, do so gently and slowly, keeping her back legs secure and let her out of her cage to play. She might hide at first, but they are curious little things and will come out to explore eventually. make sure the area is rabbit-proofed (no cords to chew on!). Every time you pick her up, make sure her back legs are secure! Their back %26amp; leg muscles are so powerful that if they flail around %26amp; kick too hard, they can damage their own spinal cord.
Good luck %26amp; with patience, you'll have a great pet who loves you!
Call an excorsist.
its going to take awhile for her to warm up to you. so, be patient. If her nails get too long, then call the vet, and tell them your sit. and see if they have any suggestions
Be patient she needs to get used to you. Give her some freedom and give her treats like dandelion leaves.
Worship the Devil-Bunny like it does.
Just keep doing what you are doing.
I think you mean satin not satan. But anyway it takes time and rabbits are nervous by nature. Just be patient and allow the rabbit to build trust with you.
I once was friends with a little bunny like yours. First you have to get their attention somehow and then they learn to show you respect and affection.
This is hard. I got my rabbit young too and I don't think he was played with much either. For the first few months he wouldn't even let me near him. I would let him out of his cage and would have to put food in it just to get him back in it. It took a few months, but he finally did come around, I was really, really scared that he wasn't going to.
He came around because I worked with him on it. The first thing you need to understand is rabbits are afraid of heights. Some may let you pick them up, but a lot wont, it scares them. I would spend a lot of time sitting on the floor with bun, letting him get used to me. I wouldn't try to pet him or pick him up, I would just sit there and let him hop around me. After he got used to me, I would start putting treats like lettuce and stuff right in front of me, he would come over and eat them, and I would gently pet him, just on the top of his head. He would let me do that for a little bit and then he would run away. Eventually he would come up to me looking for treats or just some love.
Now I can pet my bunny all the time, he even knows his name and when I snap my fingers and point at his cage he knows to go in there. He won't let me pick him up, but he will hop up on my bed when I am up there to let me pet him. He follows me around the apartment looking for some luvins too.
Congradulations on your bunny, and I promise if you give him time he will learn to love you. Just make sure he is getting plenty of out of cage time and just sit on the floor at his level, he will get used to you!How do i get my satan rabbit to like me?
Get her a boy rabbit , then she will like you.
Tough to get your rabbit to enjoy you, but there is a way to enjoy your rabbit, despite her timidness.
first off
off with the satan stuff
rabbits are very finicky
and you wanna waskelly wabbit
she will need some more time
you have put wat too muchee pressure on the poor thing
have you spoken to your mother yet, listen to her slow down
let her out of the cage
let her watch bugs bunny
watch it with her and only laugh when she laughs first
peel her a sweet carrot, no not a baby carrot
work for her
let her come to you to get a nibble
if you do the little things she'll respect you soon enough
we had one trained he was a house bunny. he even used the cat litter tray. you need a lot of time with it inside and treat it you would a cat or dog. give it treats for doing the right thing and spank him softly on the but for doing the wrond thing.... it takes time but it works
Lot's of treats - get a leash or take to a fenced in area. He/she probably never ate grass and breathed fresh air. Give him/her something to sleep on, those wire gages are very uncomfortable. The rabbit was probably hit before despite previous owner's denial. Don't pet him'her for a while and don't ever hit/ otherwise all gains will be lost - besides the fact that there's no legitamite reason to hit a pet.
prozac %26amp; wine.
It will just take time. It's easier to socialize rabbits when they are younger, and the older they get, the longer it takes. Just be patient and go slow. Put the bunny in a room where you spend most of your time, talk to her and let her get used to looking at you. Then you can put your hands in the cage, with slow movements, give her treats, food, and you can slowly work your way up to petting her (I learned the hard way, rabbits don't like being touched under their chin most of the time) but they do like their ears rubbed and heads scratched. If you can pick her up, do so gently and slowly, keeping her back legs secure and let her out of her cage to play. She might hide at first, but they are curious little things and will come out to explore eventually. make sure the area is rabbit-proofed (no cords to chew on!). Every time you pick her up, make sure her back legs are secure! Their back %26amp; leg muscles are so powerful that if they flail around %26amp; kick too hard, they can damage their own spinal cord.
Good luck %26amp; with patience, you'll have a great pet who loves you!
Call an excorsist.
its going to take awhile for her to warm up to you. so, be patient. If her nails get too long, then call the vet, and tell them your sit. and see if they have any suggestions
Be patient she needs to get used to you. Give her some freedom and give her treats like dandelion leaves.
Worship the Devil-Bunny like it does.
Just keep doing what you are doing.
I think you mean satin not satan. But anyway it takes time and rabbits are nervous by nature. Just be patient and allow the rabbit to build trust with you.
I once was friends with a little bunny like yours. First you have to get their attention somehow and then they learn to show you respect and affection.
How do i get my satan rabbit to like me?
i just adopted a mini-rex rabbit last month from a woman who never played with it. I think it's a girl and she's about 8 months old. she absolutely hates being petted and touched, even when i let her sniff me first she backs away. she's gotten a little better from when i first got her and sometimes lets me touch her head but then runs away. i want to be able to hold her so i can clip her nails and enjoy her rather than just have her just sit in a cage to look at. she even likes my cats better than me!! what should i do?How do i get my satan rabbit to like me?
This is hard. I got my rabbit young too and I don't think he was played with much either. For the first few months he wouldn't even let me near him. I would let him out of his cage and would have to put food in it just to get him back in it. It took a few months, but he finally did come around, I was really, really scared that he wasn't going to.
He came around because I worked with him on it. The first thing you need to understand is rabbits are afraid of heights. Some may let you pick them up, but a lot wont, it scares them. I would spend a lot of time sitting on the floor with bun, letting him get used to me. I wouldn't try to pet him or pick him up, I would just sit there and let him hop around me. After he got used to me, I would start putting treats like lettuce and stuff right in front of me, he would come over and eat them, and I would gently pet him, just on the top of his head. He would let me do that for a little bit and then he would run away. Eventually he would come up to me looking for treats or just some love.
Now I can pet my bunny all the time, he even knows his name and when I snap my fingers and point at his cage he knows to go in there. He won't let me pick him up, but he will hop up on my bed when I am up there to let me pet him. He follows me around the apartment looking for some luvins too.
Congradulations on your bunny, and I promise if you give him time he will learn to love you. Just make sure he is getting plenty of out of cage time and just sit on the floor at his level, he will get used to you!How do i get my satan rabbit to like me?
Get her a boy rabbit , then she will like you.
Tough to get your rabbit to enjoy you, but there is a way to enjoy your rabbit, despite her timidness.
first off
off with the satan stuff
rabbits are very finicky
and you wanna waskelly wabbit
she will need some more time
you have put wat too muchee pressure on the poor thing
have you spoken to your mother yet, listen to her slow down
let her out of the cage
let her watch bugs bunny
watch it with her and only laugh when she laughs first
peel her a sweet carrot, no not a baby carrot
work for her
let her come to you to get a nibble
if you do the little things she'll respect you soon enough
we had one trained he was a house bunny. he even used the cat litter tray. you need a lot of time with it inside and treat it you would a cat or dog. give it treats for doing the right thing and spank him softly on the but for doing the wrond thing.... it takes time but it works
Lot's of treats - get a leash or take to a fenced in area. He/she probably never ate grass and breathed fresh air. Give him/her something to sleep on, those wire gages are very uncomfortable. The rabbit was probably hit before despite previous owner's denial. Don't pet him'her for a while and don't ever hit/ otherwise all gains will be lost - besides the fact that there's no legitamite reason to hit a pet.
prozac %26amp; wine.
It will just take time. It's easier to socialize rabbits when they are younger, and the older they get, the longer it takes. Just be patient and go slow. Put the bunny in a room where you spend most of your time, talk to her and let her get used to looking at you. Then you can put your hands in the cage, with slow movements, give her treats, food, and you can slowly work your way up to petting her (I learned the hard way, rabbits don't like being touched under their chin most of the time) but they do like their ears rubbed and heads scratched. If you can pick her up, do so gently and slowly, keeping her back legs secure and let her out of her cage to play. She might hide at first, but they are curious little things and will come out to explore eventually. make sure the area is rabbit-proofed (no cords to chew on!). Every time you pick her up, make sure her back legs are secure! Their back %26amp; leg muscles are so powerful that if they flail around %26amp; kick too hard, they can damage their own spinal cord.
Good luck %26amp; with patience, you'll have a great pet who loves you!
Call an excorsist.
its going to take awhile for her to warm up to you. so, be patient. If her nails get too long, then call the vet, and tell them your sit. and see if they have any suggestions
Be patient she needs to get used to you. Give her some freedom and give her treats like dandelion leaves.
Worship the Devil-Bunny like it does.
Just keep doing what you are doing.
I think you mean satin not satan. But anyway it takes time and rabbits are nervous by nature. Just be patient and allow the rabbit to build trust with you.
I once was friends with a little bunny like yours. First you have to get their attention somehow and then they learn to show you respect and affection.blackheads scars
This is hard. I got my rabbit young too and I don't think he was played with much either. For the first few months he wouldn't even let me near him. I would let him out of his cage and would have to put food in it just to get him back in it. It took a few months, but he finally did come around, I was really, really scared that he wasn't going to.
He came around because I worked with him on it. The first thing you need to understand is rabbits are afraid of heights. Some may let you pick them up, but a lot wont, it scares them. I would spend a lot of time sitting on the floor with bun, letting him get used to me. I wouldn't try to pet him or pick him up, I would just sit there and let him hop around me. After he got used to me, I would start putting treats like lettuce and stuff right in front of me, he would come over and eat them, and I would gently pet him, just on the top of his head. He would let me do that for a little bit and then he would run away. Eventually he would come up to me looking for treats or just some love.
Now I can pet my bunny all the time, he even knows his name and when I snap my fingers and point at his cage he knows to go in there. He won't let me pick him up, but he will hop up on my bed when I am up there to let me pet him. He follows me around the apartment looking for some luvins too.
Congradulations on your bunny, and I promise if you give him time he will learn to love you. Just make sure he is getting plenty of out of cage time and just sit on the floor at his level, he will get used to you!How do i get my satan rabbit to like me?
Get her a boy rabbit , then she will like you.
Tough to get your rabbit to enjoy you, but there is a way to enjoy your rabbit, despite her timidness.
first off
off with the satan stuff
rabbits are very finicky
and you wanna waskelly wabbit
she will need some more time
you have put wat too muchee pressure on the poor thing
have you spoken to your mother yet, listen to her slow down
let her out of the cage
let her watch bugs bunny
watch it with her and only laugh when she laughs first
peel her a sweet carrot, no not a baby carrot
work for her
let her come to you to get a nibble
if you do the little things she'll respect you soon enough
we had one trained he was a house bunny. he even used the cat litter tray. you need a lot of time with it inside and treat it you would a cat or dog. give it treats for doing the right thing and spank him softly on the but for doing the wrond thing.... it takes time but it works
Lot's of treats - get a leash or take to a fenced in area. He/she probably never ate grass and breathed fresh air. Give him/her something to sleep on, those wire gages are very uncomfortable. The rabbit was probably hit before despite previous owner's denial. Don't pet him'her for a while and don't ever hit/ otherwise all gains will be lost - besides the fact that there's no legitamite reason to hit a pet.
prozac %26amp; wine.
It will just take time. It's easier to socialize rabbits when they are younger, and the older they get, the longer it takes. Just be patient and go slow. Put the bunny in a room where you spend most of your time, talk to her and let her get used to looking at you. Then you can put your hands in the cage, with slow movements, give her treats, food, and you can slowly work your way up to petting her (I learned the hard way, rabbits don't like being touched under their chin most of the time) but they do like their ears rubbed and heads scratched. If you can pick her up, do so gently and slowly, keeping her back legs secure and let her out of her cage to play. She might hide at first, but they are curious little things and will come out to explore eventually. make sure the area is rabbit-proofed (no cords to chew on!). Every time you pick her up, make sure her back legs are secure! Their back %26amp; leg muscles are so powerful that if they flail around %26amp; kick too hard, they can damage their own spinal cord.
Good luck %26amp; with patience, you'll have a great pet who loves you!
Call an excorsist.
its going to take awhile for her to warm up to you. so, be patient. If her nails get too long, then call the vet, and tell them your sit. and see if they have any suggestions
Be patient she needs to get used to you. Give her some freedom and give her treats like dandelion leaves.
Worship the Devil-Bunny like it does.
Just keep doing what you are doing.
I think you mean satin not satan. But anyway it takes time and rabbits are nervous by nature. Just be patient and allow the rabbit to build trust with you.
I once was friends with a little bunny like yours. First you have to get their attention somehow and then they learn to show you respect and affection.
Anyone had experience with a blind rabbit?
Our 10 year old male bunny is going blind due to cataracts in both eyes. Due to his age and the fact that he has had pasteurella for 4 years, he is not a candidate for surgery. He continues to eat well and responds to our voices. We are wondering if he can still have a quality remainder of his life or if it would be best to put him to sleep.Anyone had experience with a blind rabbit?
If he's still enjoying his treats and cuddles, still eating and pooping ok, there's no reason to euthanise. I've never had a blind rabbit but I have had a couple that got pretty sick and I had to make that decision. One had cancer and the other arthritis. In both cases I made a deal with them that when they were ready they would refuse their nightly sultana treat. I know that might sound silly but it worked for me. We focussed on reducing any pain, keeping them as comfortable as possible and enjoying the time we had left. When the time came that they didn't run over for their sultana, I said my goodbyes.
Your bun isn't in those kind of dire straits but you can use the same triggers. After 10 years you know him pretty well, if you can honestly say to yourself that he is still enjoying life then leave him be. Remember a rabbits eye sight isn't the best to start with, they rely much more on their sense of smell and hearing. Good luck, I'll keep you all in my thoughts.Anyone had experience with a blind rabbit?
He's fine and he's a good quality of life from what you describe.
I think animals generally less reliant on sight than we imagine because of their more sophisticated sense of smell.
So long as you don't change his environment believe me,he's a happy bunny
he will have slowly gone blind so wil have had time to adjust i would confine where he can go tho so he cant fall and hurt himself.that is a very good age for rabbit you are doing summat right.as long as he can find food and water he should be ok.
keep doing what your doing .your doing a good job 10 is pretty old.
make sure you keep him in the same cage so it doesnt cause confusion. keep is food and water in the same place. and just in general keep him happy.
when you can see that is is NOT happy. then i think its time to get him put down.
I sympathise with you... I had a one-eyed rabbit a couple of years ago. She went missing, we think she was caught by a fox.
Rabbits with impaired vision are more susceptible to predators so the best advice I can give you is to build a secure environment for your bunny, perhaps keep him inside and give him the run of the kitchen, put some turf in there for him.
Don't put him to sleep, that animal still knows you're there and loves you. If he's 10, then just give him the very best last years of his life. Good luck :)
yes, a rabbit that is blind can have a good quality of life. my suggestion is that you dont move anything around in his cage or make any sudden cage movements until he gets used to the area that he is living in. this way he can memorize where everything is at and avoid obstacles easily. the same goes for blind humans and any other animal. routine is best.
If he's still enjoying his treats and cuddles, still eating and pooping ok, there's no reason to euthanise. I've never had a blind rabbit but I have had a couple that got pretty sick and I had to make that decision. One had cancer and the other arthritis. In both cases I made a deal with them that when they were ready they would refuse their nightly sultana treat. I know that might sound silly but it worked for me. We focussed on reducing any pain, keeping them as comfortable as possible and enjoying the time we had left. When the time came that they didn't run over for their sultana, I said my goodbyes.
Your bun isn't in those kind of dire straits but you can use the same triggers. After 10 years you know him pretty well, if you can honestly say to yourself that he is still enjoying life then leave him be. Remember a rabbits eye sight isn't the best to start with, they rely much more on their sense of smell and hearing. Good luck, I'll keep you all in my thoughts.Anyone had experience with a blind rabbit?
He's fine and he's a good quality of life from what you describe.
I think animals generally less reliant on sight than we imagine because of their more sophisticated sense of smell.
So long as you don't change his environment believe me,he's a happy bunny
he will have slowly gone blind so wil have had time to adjust i would confine where he can go tho so he cant fall and hurt himself.that is a very good age for rabbit you are doing summat right.as long as he can find food and water he should be ok.
keep doing what your doing .your doing a good job 10 is pretty old.
make sure you keep him in the same cage so it doesnt cause confusion. keep is food and water in the same place. and just in general keep him happy.
when you can see that is is NOT happy. then i think its time to get him put down.
I sympathise with you... I had a one-eyed rabbit a couple of years ago. She went missing, we think she was caught by a fox.
Rabbits with impaired vision are more susceptible to predators so the best advice I can give you is to build a secure environment for your bunny, perhaps keep him inside and give him the run of the kitchen, put some turf in there for him.
Don't put him to sleep, that animal still knows you're there and loves you. If he's 10, then just give him the very best last years of his life. Good luck :)
yes, a rabbit that is blind can have a good quality of life. my suggestion is that you dont move anything around in his cage or make any sudden cage movements until he gets used to the area that he is living in. this way he can memorize where everything is at and avoid obstacles easily. the same goes for blind humans and any other animal. routine is best.
Can you litter box train a rabbit?
If so how??
Or is their a way to teach them to like poop in like one spot?Can you litter box train a rabbit?
yes you can litter train a rabbit, i have 4 bunnies and they are all litter trained.
whenever they pee take paper town and clean the pee up, then get a litter box and put that paper towel in there, it will take them a whlie to get use to it, but in the end you'll have a potty trained bunny.Can you litter box train a rabbit?
actually you can't train a rabbit, or a cat, or a ferret to go in the litter box.
they train themselves.
just leave a box of sand near their sleeping spot and they will use it.
they want no waste in their living space.
eventually you can move it around to different spots in the house where they will play.
have faith, they will use it.
Since you are not afraid to break it down, here is a site that does the same.
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/litte鈥?/a>
All the poop on poop!!
you sure can i recently seen this website posted on tv.
I think it is possible, it would take a lot of time and practice.
i think it is possible to train any pet to go in the litter, my best suggestion would be to get the rabbit use to the litter show him or her where it is, then maybe get some of his poop and put it in the litter so he or she can smell it and maybe the rabbit might follow on by going in the litter themself it would take time tho.
Mine taught himself. Bunnies are so cool! I'm sure you can find books on the subject at the library too. To the girl who said they are illegal where she is.....where the heck are you from??? I want to avoid there, lol. That has got to suck....
Yes you can!!! Leave a box filled with fresh bedding, some hay (NO KITTY LITTER!!!) and from my experience, they will use it on their own. I've had my rabbit for years and have never had an issue with her going to the bathroom anywhere but her box.
yes I know heaps of people that do. Get a book from the liabary and it tells you everything.
Yes you can. It is just like training a kitten. Put the bunny in the tray after feeding it, and it should soon get the idea. Often bunnies will train themselves without any help. A good idea is to put some droppings into the tray where you want bunny to poop. I like bunnies. Wish I could have another one, i used to always keep them and they were the cleanest and cuddliest of pets. Unfortunately where I now live, they are illegal and you face a $10,000 fine if you are caught with one. Plus they take your pet and destroy it. How stupid. As if they would live if they got out in the wild.
Or is their a way to teach them to like poop in like one spot?Can you litter box train a rabbit?
yes you can litter train a rabbit, i have 4 bunnies and they are all litter trained.
whenever they pee take paper town and clean the pee up, then get a litter box and put that paper towel in there, it will take them a whlie to get use to it, but in the end you'll have a potty trained bunny.Can you litter box train a rabbit?
actually you can't train a rabbit, or a cat, or a ferret to go in the litter box.
they train themselves.
just leave a box of sand near their sleeping spot and they will use it.
they want no waste in their living space.
eventually you can move it around to different spots in the house where they will play.
have faith, they will use it.
Since you are not afraid to break it down, here is a site that does the same.
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/litte鈥?/a>
All the poop on poop!!
you sure can i recently seen this website posted on tv.
I think it is possible, it would take a lot of time and practice.
i think it is possible to train any pet to go in the litter, my best suggestion would be to get the rabbit use to the litter show him or her where it is, then maybe get some of his poop and put it in the litter so he or she can smell it and maybe the rabbit might follow on by going in the litter themself it would take time tho.
Mine taught himself. Bunnies are so cool! I'm sure you can find books on the subject at the library too. To the girl who said they are illegal where she is.....where the heck are you from??? I want to avoid there, lol. That has got to suck....
Yes you can!!! Leave a box filled with fresh bedding, some hay (NO KITTY LITTER!!!) and from my experience, they will use it on their own. I've had my rabbit for years and have never had an issue with her going to the bathroom anywhere but her box.
yes I know heaps of people that do. Get a book from the liabary and it tells you everything.
Yes you can. It is just like training a kitten. Put the bunny in the tray after feeding it, and it should soon get the idea. Often bunnies will train themselves without any help. A good idea is to put some droppings into the tray where you want bunny to poop. I like bunnies. Wish I could have another one, i used to always keep them and they were the cleanest and cuddliest of pets. Unfortunately where I now live, they are illegal and you face a $10,000 fine if you are caught with one. Plus they take your pet and destroy it. How stupid. As if they would live if they got out in the wild.
What does it mean when a rabbit vibrates?
both me and my friend have rabbit, and we have noticed they vbrate sometimes what deos this mean. They both seem happy. Is it a good thing or bad thing.
thanx
i need some advice.What does it mean when a rabbit vibrates?
Maybe they are cold. Offer them more bedding in the winter months as it's freezing outsidee! Lol.
:)What does it mean when a rabbit vibrates?
That sound reeeeeeeealy wrong btw... a rabbit is another word for a vibrator hun... but yeah for a PET rabbit, they're making tat gesture because yes you guessed right, they're happy.
lol, i didnt know that. i had a rabbit (bit and fluffy) and when he vibrated i just thought he was cold.
heehee
xx jess
My wife had a rabbit, and it always vibrated when you switched it on!
It's normal!
thanx
i need some advice.What does it mean when a rabbit vibrates?
Maybe they are cold. Offer them more bedding in the winter months as it's freezing outsidee! Lol.
:)What does it mean when a rabbit vibrates?
That sound reeeeeeeealy wrong btw... a rabbit is another word for a vibrator hun... but yeah for a PET rabbit, they're making tat gesture because yes you guessed right, they're happy.
lol, i didnt know that. i had a rabbit (bit and fluffy) and when he vibrated i just thought he was cold.
heehee
xx jess
My wife had a rabbit, and it always vibrated when you switched it on!
It's normal!
How do you pick up a rabbit?
I'm only 11 i have a mini rex rabbit
I've had him for 5 years and haven't holed him for 3 years.
Whenever i pick him and lift him off the ground his eyes bulge out and he panics and kicks, they say you hold him at the legs too. but he has sharp nails which is scary for me to hold it.
I really want to pick him up but he just runs away.
can anyone help!How do you pick up a rabbit?
Hi,
I myself had the same problem with my bunny. He would do the exact same thing.You can't teach your bunny to be picked up anymore. Maybe perhaps you could get another bonny?How do you pick up a rabbit?
I pick up mine with him facing me. One hand under his chest, between his two front legs adn the other to support his bum and back legs. If you have the back legs tightly he should be fine. Do it in short bursts, so put him down before he starts to wriggle each time so he knows its not too scary, gradually hold him for longer. I'd only try twice a day otherwise they get a bit stressed out! Good luck x
i dunno if my way is right but i have my bunny for a few days now what i do is when i feed him i feed him of my hands so i let him sniff my hands and now he s used to feedin from my hands so when he s eatin i d carry him just a little n put him back n i noticed he doesnt mind it as much as the first times as if he knows that if he lets me cuddle him or hold him he ll be rewarded with a piece of carrot ..
hold his arms together with one hand
and take ur other hand and but it on his
bottom and hold him up
like this but with a real bunny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWVl3O70D鈥?/a>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdt0XKNlf鈥?/a>
one hand under the chest and one hand under the bum, thats how i have allways done it.
how come u havent held him for 3 years?
Hey,
I Got A Rabbit Called Spottie, He's A Bit Of A Handful What I Do Is Put One Hand Against His Mouth, If He Funs Again Repeat Step,
Then Takes Your Hand Away And Hold His Back Then Grab Him Gently (Then Somehow You But Him On Your Chest But I Dunno Home To Do That). Put Him Into Your Hands , Likes Your Rocking A Baby- But Don't Rock, Then Quickly Put Him Into His Hutch/Cage.
It Takes Lots Of Practice So Don't Be Annoyed When You Can't Do It !
Your Welcome x
- AlissaPie x
I've had him for 5 years and haven't holed him for 3 years.
Whenever i pick him and lift him off the ground his eyes bulge out and he panics and kicks, they say you hold him at the legs too. but he has sharp nails which is scary for me to hold it.
I really want to pick him up but he just runs away.
can anyone help!How do you pick up a rabbit?
Hi,
I myself had the same problem with my bunny. He would do the exact same thing.You can't teach your bunny to be picked up anymore. Maybe perhaps you could get another bonny?How do you pick up a rabbit?
I pick up mine with him facing me. One hand under his chest, between his two front legs adn the other to support his bum and back legs. If you have the back legs tightly he should be fine. Do it in short bursts, so put him down before he starts to wriggle each time so he knows its not too scary, gradually hold him for longer. I'd only try twice a day otherwise they get a bit stressed out! Good luck x
i dunno if my way is right but i have my bunny for a few days now what i do is when i feed him i feed him of my hands so i let him sniff my hands and now he s used to feedin from my hands so when he s eatin i d carry him just a little n put him back n i noticed he doesnt mind it as much as the first times as if he knows that if he lets me cuddle him or hold him he ll be rewarded with a piece of carrot ..
hold his arms together with one hand
and take ur other hand and but it on his
bottom and hold him up
like this but with a real bunny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWVl3O70D鈥?/a>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdt0XKNlf鈥?/a>
one hand under the chest and one hand under the bum, thats how i have allways done it.
how come u havent held him for 3 years?
Hey,
I Got A Rabbit Called Spottie, He's A Bit Of A Handful What I Do Is Put One Hand Against His Mouth, If He Funs Again Repeat Step,
Then Takes Your Hand Away And Hold His Back Then Grab Him Gently (Then Somehow You But Him On Your Chest But I Dunno Home To Do That). Put Him Into Your Hands , Likes Your Rocking A Baby- But Don't Rock, Then Quickly Put Him Into His Hutch/Cage.
It Takes Lots Of Practice So Don't Be Annoyed When You Can't Do It !
Your Welcome x
- AlissaPie x
What kind of health problems does rabbit feces cause in children and hiv patients?
i was told that rabbit feces is not healthy for children and hiv patients is that so . what do i do if my son eats a rabbit poopWhat kind of health problems does rabbit feces cause in children and hiv patients?
i've always had a rabbit and never heard of a problem with the feces, but if the cage isn't cleaned and it builds up, the bacteria possibly could be a problem. try the pet section in Y/A, maybe someone can give you more information.
i've always had a rabbit and never heard of a problem with the feces, but if the cage isn't cleaned and it builds up, the bacteria possibly could be a problem. try the pet section in Y/A, maybe someone can give you more information.
Why can you drive by a rabbit on the side of a road and it does not flinch, but?
if you walk passed, it decides to leggit.Why can you drive by a rabbit on the side of a road and it does not flinch, but?
Rabbit in the headlight syndrome. A rabbit caught in a bright glare will freeze as if stunned for upto ten seconds, this overcomes its normal flee response. It is also an effective way to hunt them in dusk, take a really strong torch and get in front of the animal to about thirty feet then shine the light and it will freeze.
Without the light they will bolt if you get to close.Why can you drive by a rabbit on the side of a road and it does not flinch, but?
Because if its sitting there quietly it thinks you can't see it. Then if you make a move to close to it, its gone.
You = predator.
Car = just something that passes by.
I think they figure out that the cars stay on that ''big black path'', but an individual person, may or may not come towards them. (Plus, cars never shoot at them, or release dogs to chase them.)blackheads scars
Rabbit in the headlight syndrome. A rabbit caught in a bright glare will freeze as if stunned for upto ten seconds, this overcomes its normal flee response. It is also an effective way to hunt them in dusk, take a really strong torch and get in front of the animal to about thirty feet then shine the light and it will freeze.
Without the light they will bolt if you get to close.Why can you drive by a rabbit on the side of a road and it does not flinch, but?
Because if its sitting there quietly it thinks you can't see it. Then if you make a move to close to it, its gone.
You = predator.
Car = just something that passes by.
I think they figure out that the cars stay on that ''big black path'', but an individual person, may or may not come towards them. (Plus, cars never shoot at them, or release dogs to chase them.)
If you've owned a Flemish Rabbit, can you tell me a little about them?
What are their temperaments like?
How long do they live?
What kind of care do they require?
Do you need to have more than one?
Can you litter train them?
Any additional information?
Thanks.If you've owned a Flemish Rabbit, can you tell me a little about them?
HI there... flemish have a life-span of 5 years, can be littered train, are very gentle and docile rabbits and ideally do better with a companion.
Here are some websites which would provide more answer to your questions as well as extra information:
http://pages.matmice.com/home/flemishgia鈥?/a>
http://mysite.verizon.net/resp9fau/id7.h鈥?/a>
Here's a discussion forum open to anyone who would like to join to learn more about flemish giants:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/just_鈥?/a>
Description (201 members currently)
This group is for discussion of flemish giants. Anything rabbit related is welcome, but the focus is on breeding, raising, and showing flemish giants. Feel free to ask questions, post pictures, or what you may have for saleIf you've owned a Flemish Rabbit, can you tell me a little about them?
big, large, eat alot. Yes to litter training. Need exercised out of their cage daily and they are normally very gentle.
How long do they live?
What kind of care do they require?
Do you need to have more than one?
Can you litter train them?
Any additional information?
Thanks.If you've owned a Flemish Rabbit, can you tell me a little about them?
HI there... flemish have a life-span of 5 years, can be littered train, are very gentle and docile rabbits and ideally do better with a companion.
Here are some websites which would provide more answer to your questions as well as extra information:
http://pages.matmice.com/home/flemishgia鈥?/a>
http://mysite.verizon.net/resp9fau/id7.h鈥?/a>
Here's a discussion forum open to anyone who would like to join to learn more about flemish giants:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/just_鈥?/a>
Description (201 members currently)
This group is for discussion of flemish giants. Anything rabbit related is welcome, but the focus is on breeding, raising, and showing flemish giants. Feel free to ask questions, post pictures, or what you may have for saleIf you've owned a Flemish Rabbit, can you tell me a little about them?
big, large, eat alot. Yes to litter training. Need exercised out of their cage daily and they are normally very gentle.
Adopting a Angora Dwarf or Lionhead Rabbit in New Jersey?
I'm looking to adopt an angora dwarf or lionhead bunny.
A baby of course.
I live in Central Jersey but am willing to travel around New Jersey for it.
Anyone know where I could acquire one?Adopting a Angora Dwarf or Lionhead Rabbit in New Jersey?
here is some
Petfinder.com
Craigslist.com
Rabbittrader.com%26lt;--- theres are rlly cheapAdopting a Angora Dwarf or Lionhead Rabbit in New Jersey?
Check Craigslist.
A baby of course.
I live in Central Jersey but am willing to travel around New Jersey for it.
Anyone know where I could acquire one?Adopting a Angora Dwarf or Lionhead Rabbit in New Jersey?
here is some
Petfinder.com
Craigslist.com
Rabbittrader.com%26lt;--- theres are rlly cheapAdopting a Angora Dwarf or Lionhead Rabbit in New Jersey?
Check Craigslist.
Do you know what a chinchilla rabbit is?
I know, but do any of you know???Do you know what a chinchilla rabbit is?
yes there are 3 breeds of chincilla rabbits, the giant chincillia, american chincilla and the standard chincilla.Do you know what a chinchilla rabbit is?
Yup absolutely.
The Giant Chinchilla rabbit is a larger 12-16 pound rabbit.
The American Chinchilla rabbit is a medium 9-12 pounds.
The Standard Chinchilla Rabbit is medium/small size about 5-7 pounds.
Each rabbit is of the Chinchilla color as well, chinchilla as a color is also an accepted color in some other breeds as well such as Lops, Satins, Mini Rex, Rex, Netherland Dwarf. The chinchilla color is what is called an agouti pattern, meaning it has bands or rings of multiple coloring to the fur but is generally a greyish with black ticking to the coat color.
The Chinchilla color can also be of Chocolate Chinchilla, Sable Chinchilla, Smoke Pearl Chinchilla....and so on base coat colorations.
For those that do not know, visit my website, click on the Genetics Page link and from that page, there is a link near the bottom for two websites that have color photo guides of rabbits, you can see different colored chinchilla rabbits there.
Also go to the links below for photos and info of each breed.
Three breeds of rabbit have the name ';Chinchilla';: the American Chinchilla, Standard Chinchilla, and Giant Chinchilla. They're bred for their silver fur, which mimics the more expensive fur of genuine chinchillas.
WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY, I'M FAT!
Its not a rabbit. Its a large soft, furry rodent. I heard they make good pets.
Yes. There are three breeds of Chinchilla rabbits in the United states. They are the Standard Chinchilla, the American Chinchilla, an the Giant Chinchilla. I believe that is order from smallest to largest.
Chinchilla rabbits were very popular in the United States a good number of years ago and due to the popularity of Chinchilla rabbits at that time, three recognized breeds emerged based on their size.
The Chinchilla rabbit has a grey, black, and white coat. And when you blow on the coat a ring pattern should appear. With distinct colors at different lenghts of the hair shaft.
I may be a little off on the description of the ring and hair shaft color since I don't have an ARBA standard book of perfection in front of me.
But that is pretty much the gist of chinchilla rabbits. There is also a pet animal that is called a chinchilla which has fur that looks very similar to that of chinchilla rabbits.
there is no such thing as a chinchilla rabit theres such thing as a chinchilla and a rabit but no chinchilla rabit
yes there are 3 breeds of chincilla rabbits, the giant chincillia, american chincilla and the standard chincilla.Do you know what a chinchilla rabbit is?
Yup absolutely.
The Giant Chinchilla rabbit is a larger 12-16 pound rabbit.
The American Chinchilla rabbit is a medium 9-12 pounds.
The Standard Chinchilla Rabbit is medium/small size about 5-7 pounds.
Each rabbit is of the Chinchilla color as well, chinchilla as a color is also an accepted color in some other breeds as well such as Lops, Satins, Mini Rex, Rex, Netherland Dwarf. The chinchilla color is what is called an agouti pattern, meaning it has bands or rings of multiple coloring to the fur but is generally a greyish with black ticking to the coat color.
The Chinchilla color can also be of Chocolate Chinchilla, Sable Chinchilla, Smoke Pearl Chinchilla....and so on base coat colorations.
For those that do not know, visit my website, click on the Genetics Page link and from that page, there is a link near the bottom for two websites that have color photo guides of rabbits, you can see different colored chinchilla rabbits there.
Also go to the links below for photos and info of each breed.
Three breeds of rabbit have the name ';Chinchilla';: the American Chinchilla, Standard Chinchilla, and Giant Chinchilla. They're bred for their silver fur, which mimics the more expensive fur of genuine chinchillas.
WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY, I'M FAT!
Its not a rabbit. Its a large soft, furry rodent. I heard they make good pets.
Yes. There are three breeds of Chinchilla rabbits in the United states. They are the Standard Chinchilla, the American Chinchilla, an the Giant Chinchilla. I believe that is order from smallest to largest.
Chinchilla rabbits were very popular in the United States a good number of years ago and due to the popularity of Chinchilla rabbits at that time, three recognized breeds emerged based on their size.
The Chinchilla rabbit has a grey, black, and white coat. And when you blow on the coat a ring pattern should appear. With distinct colors at different lenghts of the hair shaft.
I may be a little off on the description of the ring and hair shaft color since I don't have an ARBA standard book of perfection in front of me.
But that is pretty much the gist of chinchilla rabbits. There is also a pet animal that is called a chinchilla which has fur that looks very similar to that of chinchilla rabbits.
there is no such thing as a chinchilla rabit theres such thing as a chinchilla and a rabit but no chinchilla rabit
How cold can a pet bunny rabbit be kept out doors in winter. I dont want an indoor bunny!?
I promised by daughter a rabbit for a pet. But I am the one cleaning the smelly cage. Ok in the summer and spring. But winter worries me. I dont want a indoor cage .How cold can a pet bunny rabbit be kept out doors in winter. I dont want an indoor bunny!?
Yes, you can. All the house rabbit folks will tell you no, but a rabbit's natural habitat is outdoors...cottontails do not go extinct in my area in the winter! Rabbits actually handle cold much better than they handle heat. Wind is the real enemy in the winter.
You will just need to make sure that your rabbit is in an area that is protected from drafts. A garage is fine, but a very sheltered outdoor area will also work. It should have some sort of solid-floored ';house'; in its cage that it can go into. Many outdoor hutches are made with one end as a solid box, and you can put hay or straw in this to help your rabbit stay warm.
I am extremely rabbit savvy, having owned them for over 20 years, and can tell you that water and vinegar don't do much to neutralize the smell and neither does spaying or neutering. The smell from a rabbit's urine is caused by the amount of ammonia they produce, this is a metabolic thing and there isn't much you can do about it.
Rabbits can also make perfectly wonderful pets for children, you just have to choose one that has a good personality and teach your daughter the right way to handle it. I have had them since I was a very little kid and always handled them a lot on my own.How cold can a pet bunny rabbit be kept out doors in winter. I dont want an indoor bunny!?
if u live in an area that gets super cold, u shouldnt buy a rabbit and keep it outside, itll freeze to death, i wold only buy one if u have a garage or something like that
As long as the rabbit is kept outdoors and allowed to become accustomed to the cold weather,it should be alright. Temps below freezing may harm it though,due to it's ears getting frost bite.I would provide it with some heat on those really cold days.
Have rabbit stew every winter
You can keep them outside in arctic temperatures. Or a deep-freeze inside would do just as well.
when i had 3 rabbits and what we did in the winter, was put them in the green house, keep the door or windows open, and cover the front with a old towel to keep the cold out, it worked great when it snowed, as they wasnt that old,
Rabbits are fine outdoors in the winter. Actually if I was you I would be more worried about the summer heat. Just make sure the hutch is out of the wind, and closeable, and in the worst weather, you can put straw in their cage for extra insulation from the weather. The main thing is you have to make sure they have water available, so if its freezing, you have to go out a few times a day and dump out the ice and give them fresh. I found it best to replace the water bottles in the winter with bread pans, and when I had to refill them, use lukewarm water so it wouldn't freeze as quickly.
Added later:
Please don't pay attention to the people who say rabbits are to delicate to be kept outside in the cold. Rabbits do a LOT better in the cold than the heat. Yes, they can be kept inside and smelling good, but I understand that it's not your pet, and if your daughter wont keep it clean, you are more than justified in moving it outside. A lot less work that way, and it will be just as happy.
rabbits actually get along better in cold weather than they do in hot weather. its kinda what they're made for...living outside.
my dad just makes sure they have plenty of hay to nest in, and he puts some plastic over the outside of the cage so that the wind doens't get to them. you have to give them a bowel for their water, and replace it if it freezes. after that, they're happy bunnies all winter.
Well we keep our rabbit outside in our balcony.If it rains she doesn't mind she just curls up behind a chair and sleeps.She's been through snow and she loves it!!!
when it gets clod enough for frezzing water the it could frezz the bunny. I use to havew bunnys and during the winter i would put platic around the cage. It will help the cold stay out. try giving the bunny leaves of somthing to that sort in the cage as well
W raised rabbits. We live in NY state...gets cold here. Just make sure bunny has a enclosed bunny box inside it's cage with LOTS of hay in it and bunny will be fine. Or I hate to say it...get 2...keep eachother warm...IM me if you need details:)
I would hope you will be having your daughter help you as it is a responsibility to have pets that every child should learn....
I'm sure that plenty of people will scold you for not thinking about this ahead of time, but let's move on and come up with a new solution.
Rabbits don't do well outdoors. Domestic rabbits are different from their wild cousins and they're badly suited for extreme temperatures.
Indoor rabbits can be clean, excellent pets. If your rabbit's cage smells, either it's not being cleaned enough or your rabbit is sick. Rabbits can easily be taught to use a litterbox, just like a cat. Litterboxes are small and easy to clean; it should only take 5 minutes or so to change a litterbox each day. If you choose to littertrain your rabbit, do NOT use clumping cat litter - it can lead to major health problems and death.
How much time each day does your rabbit spend outside of the cage? Rabbits need at least a couple hours of daily exercise.
The best advice that I can give you is to move your rabbit indoors and read up on some rabbit information. You could also benefit from talking to someone at your local animal shelter or rabbit rescue group.
Be sure to check the links below for some good rabbit information.
What material is in the litter box? You should use wood stove pellets they are great odor absorbers. You can also use several of these products. http://www.rabbitcentral.com/cleanup.htm鈥?/a> Rabbit savvy people know that when cleaning the litter box you use water and vinegar to neutralize the smell. Is your rabbit fixed? That will help with hormones and the smell. Rabbits are very suseptible to heat stroke. Also rabbits and kids don't mix. You should've done some reading before getting one.
Maybe you should have thought about this before bringing an animal into your household.
I bet you gave your daughter the responsibility lecture...do I really need to repeat it for you?
You should of thought of that before buying the bunny...thats why most rabbits end up in shelters, its not the breeders its the people who buy them on inpulse for their kids and then find out they dont want to take care of them in the winter etc. But to answer your question as long as you have proper shelter for it and some straw so it can snuggle down into it , it should stay pretty warm
In the UK Rabbits can be kept outdoors all year round. It all depends on your locallity. Alaska would be a no no for winter and Moroco would be too hot in summer. Try my web site for care pages http://www.artsaquaticsandanimals.com
Yes, you can. All the house rabbit folks will tell you no, but a rabbit's natural habitat is outdoors...cottontails do not go extinct in my area in the winter! Rabbits actually handle cold much better than they handle heat. Wind is the real enemy in the winter.
You will just need to make sure that your rabbit is in an area that is protected from drafts. A garage is fine, but a very sheltered outdoor area will also work. It should have some sort of solid-floored ';house'; in its cage that it can go into. Many outdoor hutches are made with one end as a solid box, and you can put hay or straw in this to help your rabbit stay warm.
I am extremely rabbit savvy, having owned them for over 20 years, and can tell you that water and vinegar don't do much to neutralize the smell and neither does spaying or neutering. The smell from a rabbit's urine is caused by the amount of ammonia they produce, this is a metabolic thing and there isn't much you can do about it.
Rabbits can also make perfectly wonderful pets for children, you just have to choose one that has a good personality and teach your daughter the right way to handle it. I have had them since I was a very little kid and always handled them a lot on my own.How cold can a pet bunny rabbit be kept out doors in winter. I dont want an indoor bunny!?
if u live in an area that gets super cold, u shouldnt buy a rabbit and keep it outside, itll freeze to death, i wold only buy one if u have a garage or something like that
As long as the rabbit is kept outdoors and allowed to become accustomed to the cold weather,it should be alright. Temps below freezing may harm it though,due to it's ears getting frost bite.I would provide it with some heat on those really cold days.
Have rabbit stew every winter
You can keep them outside in arctic temperatures. Or a deep-freeze inside would do just as well.
when i had 3 rabbits and what we did in the winter, was put them in the green house, keep the door or windows open, and cover the front with a old towel to keep the cold out, it worked great when it snowed, as they wasnt that old,
Rabbits are fine outdoors in the winter. Actually if I was you I would be more worried about the summer heat. Just make sure the hutch is out of the wind, and closeable, and in the worst weather, you can put straw in their cage for extra insulation from the weather. The main thing is you have to make sure they have water available, so if its freezing, you have to go out a few times a day and dump out the ice and give them fresh. I found it best to replace the water bottles in the winter with bread pans, and when I had to refill them, use lukewarm water so it wouldn't freeze as quickly.
Added later:
Please don't pay attention to the people who say rabbits are to delicate to be kept outside in the cold. Rabbits do a LOT better in the cold than the heat. Yes, they can be kept inside and smelling good, but I understand that it's not your pet, and if your daughter wont keep it clean, you are more than justified in moving it outside. A lot less work that way, and it will be just as happy.
rabbits actually get along better in cold weather than they do in hot weather. its kinda what they're made for...living outside.
my dad just makes sure they have plenty of hay to nest in, and he puts some plastic over the outside of the cage so that the wind doens't get to them. you have to give them a bowel for their water, and replace it if it freezes. after that, they're happy bunnies all winter.
Well we keep our rabbit outside in our balcony.If it rains she doesn't mind she just curls up behind a chair and sleeps.She's been through snow and she loves it!!!
when it gets clod enough for frezzing water the it could frezz the bunny. I use to havew bunnys and during the winter i would put platic around the cage. It will help the cold stay out. try giving the bunny leaves of somthing to that sort in the cage as well
W raised rabbits. We live in NY state...gets cold here. Just make sure bunny has a enclosed bunny box inside it's cage with LOTS of hay in it and bunny will be fine. Or I hate to say it...get 2...keep eachother warm...IM me if you need details:)
I would hope you will be having your daughter help you as it is a responsibility to have pets that every child should learn....
I'm sure that plenty of people will scold you for not thinking about this ahead of time, but let's move on and come up with a new solution.
Rabbits don't do well outdoors. Domestic rabbits are different from their wild cousins and they're badly suited for extreme temperatures.
Indoor rabbits can be clean, excellent pets. If your rabbit's cage smells, either it's not being cleaned enough or your rabbit is sick. Rabbits can easily be taught to use a litterbox, just like a cat. Litterboxes are small and easy to clean; it should only take 5 minutes or so to change a litterbox each day. If you choose to littertrain your rabbit, do NOT use clumping cat litter - it can lead to major health problems and death.
How much time each day does your rabbit spend outside of the cage? Rabbits need at least a couple hours of daily exercise.
The best advice that I can give you is to move your rabbit indoors and read up on some rabbit information. You could also benefit from talking to someone at your local animal shelter or rabbit rescue group.
Be sure to check the links below for some good rabbit information.
What material is in the litter box? You should use wood stove pellets they are great odor absorbers. You can also use several of these products. http://www.rabbitcentral.com/cleanup.htm鈥?/a> Rabbit savvy people know that when cleaning the litter box you use water and vinegar to neutralize the smell. Is your rabbit fixed? That will help with hormones and the smell. Rabbits are very suseptible to heat stroke. Also rabbits and kids don't mix. You should've done some reading before getting one.
Maybe you should have thought about this before bringing an animal into your household.
I bet you gave your daughter the responsibility lecture...do I really need to repeat it for you?
You should of thought of that before buying the bunny...thats why most rabbits end up in shelters, its not the breeders its the people who buy them on inpulse for their kids and then find out they dont want to take care of them in the winter etc. But to answer your question as long as you have proper shelter for it and some straw so it can snuggle down into it , it should stay pretty warm
In the UK Rabbits can be kept outdoors all year round. It all depends on your locallity. Alaska would be a no no for winter and Moroco would be too hot in summer. Try my web site for care pages http://www.artsaquaticsandanimals.com
I want to help a local rabbit rescue group in my area.I live in northern Virginia.?
I want to help out in an animal shelter where I live and I love rabbits. Does anyone know anywhere I could help out at? I'm almost ten.I want to help a local rabbit rescue group in my area.I live in northern Virginia.?
Hello, loving rabbits is a good start, but knowing more than the average person is an easy way to make yourself useful, too....here is a good site, and you can learn stuff and help just by spreading good information; so many people do not know a thing about rabbits-for instance, in these question and answer pages, I keep hearing people referring to rabbits as rodents, they are of course, not rodents. Anyway, at your young age, maybe the best place to start is to be smartest one around, and have facts to back you up!
Look in here:
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r鈥?/a>I want to help a local rabbit rescue group in my area.I live in northern Virginia.?
Offer to clean! Every animal shelter wants somebody to clean. Nobody really want's to do all the dirty mucking out jobs, but if you do it, and work hard at it, they will see you really do love animals and will let you help out with other stuff too.
Try and get your Mum or Dad invlved too, because most animal shelters legally can't have people under 16 working there unless with a parent.
Good luck!
:-)
I think it's really great that you're interested in volunteering, but unfortunately, you are much to young to volunteer in any animal shelter by yourself. Many places don't allow anyone under 18, though some allow 14 year olds and up. Some might allow you to volunteer if a parent accompanies you, but this is a question you will have to ask them in person or over the phone.
Here are some places you should look at:
Animal Welfare League of Arlington (I volunteer here): http://www.awla.org/index.shtml
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria: http://www.alexandriaanimals.org/%7Eawla鈥?/a>
Fairfax County Animal Shelter (serves Fairfax City and Falls Church as well): http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/anim鈥?/a>
If your parents are willing, you might be able to be a rabbit foster home. There are always a lot more rabbits coming into shelters than there are going out, so many shelters use foster homes as a way of procuring extra space. I know Arlington does this, but I imagine most other animal shelters do this as well.
Hello, loving rabbits is a good start, but knowing more than the average person is an easy way to make yourself useful, too....here is a good site, and you can learn stuff and help just by spreading good information; so many people do not know a thing about rabbits-for instance, in these question and answer pages, I keep hearing people referring to rabbits as rodents, they are of course, not rodents. Anyway, at your young age, maybe the best place to start is to be smartest one around, and have facts to back you up!
Look in here:
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r鈥?/a>I want to help a local rabbit rescue group in my area.I live in northern Virginia.?
Offer to clean! Every animal shelter wants somebody to clean. Nobody really want's to do all the dirty mucking out jobs, but if you do it, and work hard at it, they will see you really do love animals and will let you help out with other stuff too.
Try and get your Mum or Dad invlved too, because most animal shelters legally can't have people under 16 working there unless with a parent.
Good luck!
:-)
I think it's really great that you're interested in volunteering, but unfortunately, you are much to young to volunteer in any animal shelter by yourself. Many places don't allow anyone under 18, though some allow 14 year olds and up. Some might allow you to volunteer if a parent accompanies you, but this is a question you will have to ask them in person or over the phone.
Here are some places you should look at:
Animal Welfare League of Arlington (I volunteer here): http://www.awla.org/index.shtml
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria: http://www.alexandriaanimals.org/%7Eawla鈥?/a>
Fairfax County Animal Shelter (serves Fairfax City and Falls Church as well): http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/anim鈥?/a>
If your parents are willing, you might be able to be a rabbit foster home. There are always a lot more rabbits coming into shelters than there are going out, so many shelters use foster homes as a way of procuring extra space. I know Arlington does this, but I imagine most other animal shelters do this as well.
Where is a great spot in Texas around the DFW area to go rabbit hunting?
where i can actually bring my .22 and leave my 12 behind, and dont have to worry about getting a bow
and free would be amazing but im willing to pay a lil if i have 2Where is a great spot in Texas around the DFW area to go rabbit hunting?
Forget the .22 bring a .50 and pop them like a baloon trust me it will be fun.Where is a great spot in Texas around the DFW area to go rabbit hunting?
one piece of advice:
you have to be vewy, vewy quiet when hunting wabbits.
There is a lot of open land between Dallas and Denton off I 35N..you might check into that. Just make sure you have permission. I have family in Flower Mound/Lewisville and rabbits are everywhere. Since those town are so close to Denton, I am going to guess there would be a ton of them in that area.
Most public hunting lands around DFW allow small game hunting w/ shotguns and archery only. Corp of Engineers Land on Lavon, Lewisville, and Grapevine Lakes are free or a few dollars, but are shotgun and archery only.
The closest public land that allows rimfire and centerfire is Caddo National Grasslands about 2hrs from DFW. You'll have to get an APH permit.
Otherwise you could try and find a private land lease that will allow you to hunt small game w/ a .22. Texas Parks and Wildlife sponsors a Dove and Small Game Lease program to connect landowners w/ small game hunters. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_br_w7000_0021.pdfblackheads scars
and free would be amazing but im willing to pay a lil if i have 2Where is a great spot in Texas around the DFW area to go rabbit hunting?
Forget the .22 bring a .50 and pop them like a baloon trust me it will be fun.Where is a great spot in Texas around the DFW area to go rabbit hunting?
one piece of advice:
you have to be vewy, vewy quiet when hunting wabbits.
There is a lot of open land between Dallas and Denton off I 35N..you might check into that. Just make sure you have permission. I have family in Flower Mound/Lewisville and rabbits are everywhere. Since those town are so close to Denton, I am going to guess there would be a ton of them in that area.
Most public hunting lands around DFW allow small game hunting w/ shotguns and archery only. Corp of Engineers Land on Lavon, Lewisville, and Grapevine Lakes are free or a few dollars, but are shotgun and archery only.
The closest public land that allows rimfire and centerfire is Caddo National Grasslands about 2hrs from DFW. You'll have to get an APH permit.
Otherwise you could try and find a private land lease that will allow you to hunt small game w/ a .22. Texas Parks and Wildlife sponsors a Dove and Small Game Lease program to connect landowners w/ small game hunters. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_br_w7000_0021.pdf
Saturday, January 23, 2010
How many years does a lionhead rabbit live?
There are several factors involved. If you get it spayed or neutered and it lives indoors 7-10 years. If it's outside 2-5 years. If it's unspayed it has an 80% chance of cancer. http://www.rabbit.orgHow many years does a lionhead rabbit live?
as long as any. Between 6-10 years.
as long as any. Between 6-10 years.
How many times does an average rabbit have sex in a day?
Depends on how the night/day is going at the Playboy mansion!!! LMAO!!!How many times does an average rabbit have sex in a day?
umm...How many times does an average rabbit have sex in a day?
3 times
umm...How many times does an average rabbit have sex in a day?
3 times
Has anybody any idea why our rabbit has started using her run as her toilet?
she has only been doing it for a few days,she has plenty of food and water and clean bedding.Has anybody any idea why our rabbit has started using her run as her toilet?
I wouldn't panic. Sometimes a rabbit will just decide it would rather keep its living area clean and dry. A wild rabbit always toilets around the burrow entrance. Partly to mark it as theirs and partly to keep their burrow clean inside. Maybe a cat or a wild rabbit or something has been coming into your garden and your rabbit is choosing to mark its own territory in a more prominent way?
I really wouldn't worry if she seems healthy, she's eating and drinking and her stools are solid then I doubt there's anything wrong at all. if it might be a wild rabbit coming in and you are in the UK make sure your rabbits myxi jabs are up to date.Has anybody any idea why our rabbit has started using her run as her toilet?
I don't think I quite understand, does she have a particular place to poo, like a litterbox?
If she is going anywhere, unless she is trained to use a particular place, she will be going there because is smells like the toilet.
If you thoroughly clean the cage, but keep her litter area smelly a bit like what it's obvious use is, she will probably prefer to use that area.
I would definitely take her to the vet.
I don't know much about rabbits, but I know that if cats are suddenly peeing out of place (as you mentioned, he's been fine for years) then they may have a urinary tract infection or similar problem. They won't necessarily have any other symptoms of illness, so it's best to check. Other reasons are possible (in cats and presumably in rabbits), but since they CAN be checked for physical reasons, it's best to rule that out than assume it's just a behavioral problem, when they may be in pain and a short run of medicine or change in diet could fix the problem.
f it's not that, the vet will have well-informed ideas on what else might be the problem.
Good luck.
does she have a litter box? is she trained to use it? if no, i don't understand... where else can she go..
what are you talking about
I wouldn't panic. Sometimes a rabbit will just decide it would rather keep its living area clean and dry. A wild rabbit always toilets around the burrow entrance. Partly to mark it as theirs and partly to keep their burrow clean inside. Maybe a cat or a wild rabbit or something has been coming into your garden and your rabbit is choosing to mark its own territory in a more prominent way?
I really wouldn't worry if she seems healthy, she's eating and drinking and her stools are solid then I doubt there's anything wrong at all. if it might be a wild rabbit coming in and you are in the UK make sure your rabbits myxi jabs are up to date.Has anybody any idea why our rabbit has started using her run as her toilet?
I don't think I quite understand, does she have a particular place to poo, like a litterbox?
If she is going anywhere, unless she is trained to use a particular place, she will be going there because is smells like the toilet.
If you thoroughly clean the cage, but keep her litter area smelly a bit like what it's obvious use is, she will probably prefer to use that area.
I would definitely take her to the vet.
I don't know much about rabbits, but I know that if cats are suddenly peeing out of place (as you mentioned, he's been fine for years) then they may have a urinary tract infection or similar problem. They won't necessarily have any other symptoms of illness, so it's best to check. Other reasons are possible (in cats and presumably in rabbits), but since they CAN be checked for physical reasons, it's best to rule that out than assume it's just a behavioral problem, when they may be in pain and a short run of medicine or change in diet could fix the problem.
f it's not that, the vet will have well-informed ideas on what else might be the problem.
Good luck.
does she have a litter box? is she trained to use it? if no, i don't understand... where else can she go..
what are you talking about
How do you know when a rabbit is in heat?
i'm trying to breed my rabbit. lol but i can't tell if she's in heat or not? how can you tell?How do you know when a rabbit is in heat?
Rabbits are in heat essentially all the time, the act of breeding actually kicks their reproductive systems in to gear, so every time she mates after giving birth she is pregnant again.
We started out with 4 new zealand whites at Easter, and by Christmas that same year, we had over 130 rabbits. I don't know if he was just that stupid or he just wanted us to be inundated with the little critters, but my brother was responsible for keeping the bucks away from the does, and quite often, as you can tell, he got them mixed up.
The doe does pull her fur out to make a nest shortly before giving birth, to have a soft bed for the delicate furless babies to keep warm in.
Any way, good luck and enjoy the babies.How do you know when a rabbit is in heat?
rabbits are always in heat aren't they? lol
When the boy rabbit says ';hubba hubba'; to the girl rabbit!
Female rabbits can almost always breed. They don't go into heats in the same way that cats and dogs do.
You'd be better off getting her spayed. Female rabbits have extremely high rates of getting reproductive cancers and those rates are greatly reduced by spaying. Also, there are hundreds of thousands of rabbits who enter animal shelters each year. Why would you want to add to a population that already is too high?
I may be wrong but when they start pulling thier fur out
Put a boy rabbit in there if he tries to mate shes probally in heat?
when it is really hot
My brother raised rabbits to eat and yes a female is always ready to mate! And yes they do pull hair to put in a nest to keep babies warm! Brenda is correct!
Rabbits are in heat essentially all the time, the act of breeding actually kicks their reproductive systems in to gear, so every time she mates after giving birth she is pregnant again.
We started out with 4 new zealand whites at Easter, and by Christmas that same year, we had over 130 rabbits. I don't know if he was just that stupid or he just wanted us to be inundated with the little critters, but my brother was responsible for keeping the bucks away from the does, and quite often, as you can tell, he got them mixed up.
The doe does pull her fur out to make a nest shortly before giving birth, to have a soft bed for the delicate furless babies to keep warm in.
Any way, good luck and enjoy the babies.How do you know when a rabbit is in heat?
rabbits are always in heat aren't they? lol
When the boy rabbit says ';hubba hubba'; to the girl rabbit!
Female rabbits can almost always breed. They don't go into heats in the same way that cats and dogs do.
You'd be better off getting her spayed. Female rabbits have extremely high rates of getting reproductive cancers and those rates are greatly reduced by spaying. Also, there are hundreds of thousands of rabbits who enter animal shelters each year. Why would you want to add to a population that already is too high?
I may be wrong but when they start pulling thier fur out
Put a boy rabbit in there if he tries to mate shes probally in heat?
when it is really hot
My brother raised rabbits to eat and yes a female is always ready to mate! And yes they do pull hair to put in a nest to keep babies warm! Brenda is correct!
How much food does a lionhead rabbit eat a day?
I've been told that the smaller rabbits should have a bowl of food the size of a small tuna can a day, but I give my bunnies a bit more than that. Best advice from me is to give your bunny about that much and when you notice the bowl getting empty put some more in it. Sometimes they eat more, other times they eat less, but you'll be sure that they don't go hungry.How much food does a lionhead rabbit eat a day?
I would say that a rabit should have food available at all times. They eat when they are hungry. For heaps of information on owning a pet rabbit go to www.rabbit.orgHow much food does a lionhead rabbit eat a day?
Unlimited hay supply and then whatever pellets they need. I advise you weigh them and see the guidelines on the packet of food. Usually it's not much for smaller rabbits unless they're pregnant does or babies. Just check it out.
I would say that a rabit should have food available at all times. They eat when they are hungry. For heaps of information on owning a pet rabbit go to www.rabbit.orgHow much food does a lionhead rabbit eat a day?
Unlimited hay supply and then whatever pellets they need. I advise you weigh them and see the guidelines on the packet of food. Usually it's not much for smaller rabbits unless they're pregnant does or babies. Just check it out.
How can you tell if a rabbit has ear mites or an ear infection?
i need helpHow can you tell if a rabbit has ear mites or an ear infection?
Ear mites in rabbits usually cause a lot of thick crusts, which will bleed if pulled off. They are very itchy. An infection is more uncommon, so if you see any discharge in the ears at all, have a vet diagnose and treat.How can you tell if a rabbit has ear mites or an ear infection?
Ear mites are going to leave dark crusty residue in the ear canal. There may even be some discharge, depending on how bad it is. More than likely, the rabbit has ear mites, not an ear infection. You need to get some drops from the vet.
you might see litlle teeny tiny orange bugs crawling inside the ear, and to try and see that, you might need a little light. if it is just an infection, then you just might see some irritation, and no bugs. but im pretty sure that with ear mites, the ears might be a yellowish color. but either way, it's best to take him/her to the vet for a treatment. good luck!!!!
If a rabbit has ear mites, you will see a lot of brownish looking crusty stuff inside the ears. It can be small little specks on the inside of the ears, it can be large amounts inside the ears (depends on the severity of the infestation). You will also see a rabbit shaking it's head from side to side like it's trying to shake water out of it's ears. If you see this, get some mineral oil (you can get it from the pharmacy for about 3-5 dollars per bottle), an eye dropper, and cotton balls. To get rid of the mites, I usually put 2 drops of mineral oil in each ear (or just the affected one) twice a day (morning and night) for a week. You also have to clean the ears, and keep them clean during this time. To do this, take a cotton ball and dip it in a little bit of mineral oil. Dab some of the oil onto the crusts, and let it sit for a few seconds to soften the crusts. Then gently wipe the crusts away. Do this at least once a day (preferably each time you administer the drops). After the week is up, wait a 2-3 days and see if the crusts return. If they do, administer the treatment for another week. If not, then you have successfully gotten rid of the mites.
Ear infections are a lot less common in rabbits, but can still happen. If you see your bunny shaking his/her head like above, but cannot see any crusty spots, he/she could very well have an ear infection. The rabbit will probably also have a low-grade fever (although you wouldn't necessarily be able to tell without actually taking his/her temperature). The only way to know for sure is to take him/her to a rabbit-savy vet for an ear check. If the vet finds an infection, he/she will prescribe an antibiotic (also usually in the form of drops) and will instruct you as to how often and how much to administer. Follow the vet's instructions exactly.
Hope it helps!
I think you should get your bunn checked out by a veterinarian who knows rabbits well. I've got lists of reputed rabbit-savvy vets that I've collected -
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/link鈥?/a>
Check out all these links - just click on your country/state -
http://www.3bunnies.org/vets.htm
http://www.3bunnies.org/vets.htm#pets911鈥?/a>
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/P鈥?/a>
http://members.shaw.ca/cocoasun/RabbitVe鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/care/vets.html
http://members.shaw.ca/cocoasun/Australi鈥?/a>
and I suggest telephoning them and asking them lots of questions - http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/vet.h鈥?/a>
Have a read of these great detailed rabbit sites too -
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittal鈥?/a>
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a鈥?/a>
http://www.tagyerit.com/hopline/cold.htm
http://www.rabbit.org/
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunn鈥?/a> - my own site - please have a browse and hope you learn a lot.
Very best of luck to you and your bunny.
You can tell by smell if it stinks than it probably ear infection
if the rabbit scratches alot and has brown crusty looking stuff
in the ears than it is probably ear mites.blackheads scars
Ear mites in rabbits usually cause a lot of thick crusts, which will bleed if pulled off. They are very itchy. An infection is more uncommon, so if you see any discharge in the ears at all, have a vet diagnose and treat.How can you tell if a rabbit has ear mites or an ear infection?
Ear mites are going to leave dark crusty residue in the ear canal. There may even be some discharge, depending on how bad it is. More than likely, the rabbit has ear mites, not an ear infection. You need to get some drops from the vet.
you might see litlle teeny tiny orange bugs crawling inside the ear, and to try and see that, you might need a little light. if it is just an infection, then you just might see some irritation, and no bugs. but im pretty sure that with ear mites, the ears might be a yellowish color. but either way, it's best to take him/her to the vet for a treatment. good luck!!!!
If a rabbit has ear mites, you will see a lot of brownish looking crusty stuff inside the ears. It can be small little specks on the inside of the ears, it can be large amounts inside the ears (depends on the severity of the infestation). You will also see a rabbit shaking it's head from side to side like it's trying to shake water out of it's ears. If you see this, get some mineral oil (you can get it from the pharmacy for about 3-5 dollars per bottle), an eye dropper, and cotton balls. To get rid of the mites, I usually put 2 drops of mineral oil in each ear (or just the affected one) twice a day (morning and night) for a week. You also have to clean the ears, and keep them clean during this time. To do this, take a cotton ball and dip it in a little bit of mineral oil. Dab some of the oil onto the crusts, and let it sit for a few seconds to soften the crusts. Then gently wipe the crusts away. Do this at least once a day (preferably each time you administer the drops). After the week is up, wait a 2-3 days and see if the crusts return. If they do, administer the treatment for another week. If not, then you have successfully gotten rid of the mites.
Ear infections are a lot less common in rabbits, but can still happen. If you see your bunny shaking his/her head like above, but cannot see any crusty spots, he/she could very well have an ear infection. The rabbit will probably also have a low-grade fever (although you wouldn't necessarily be able to tell without actually taking his/her temperature). The only way to know for sure is to take him/her to a rabbit-savy vet for an ear check. If the vet finds an infection, he/she will prescribe an antibiotic (also usually in the form of drops) and will instruct you as to how often and how much to administer. Follow the vet's instructions exactly.
Hope it helps!
I think you should get your bunn checked out by a veterinarian who knows rabbits well. I've got lists of reputed rabbit-savvy vets that I've collected -
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/link鈥?/a>
Check out all these links - just click on your country/state -
http://www.3bunnies.org/vets.htm
http://www.3bunnies.org/vets.htm#pets911鈥?/a>
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/P鈥?/a>
http://members.shaw.ca/cocoasun/RabbitVe鈥?/a>
http://www.rabbit.org/care/vets.html
http://members.shaw.ca/cocoasun/Australi鈥?/a>
and I suggest telephoning them and asking them lots of questions - http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/vet.h鈥?/a>
Have a read of these great detailed rabbit sites too -
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittal鈥?/a>
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a鈥?/a>
http://www.tagyerit.com/hopline/cold.htm
http://www.rabbit.org/
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunn鈥?/a> - my own site - please have a browse and hope you learn a lot.
Very best of luck to you and your bunny.
You can tell by smell if it stinks than it probably ear infection
if the rabbit scratches alot and has brown crusty looking stuff
in the ears than it is probably ear mites.
How can I catch a wild rabbit?
My father used to catch wild rabbits for me when i was little, and we would ';domesticate'; them, so to speak. it was a cheap way of doing it, but it worked.
Now, how do i catch them myself, without harming them?How can I catch a wild rabbit?
In a word - don't. Wild rabbits are wild - that means that even if you ';domesticate'; them, they are still going to have their wild instincts first. The rabbits you can get from the pet store or from a breeder have been domesticated for centuries - there's a fair bit of difference. Secondly, catching a wild animal and keeping it locked up is a bit different than buying a rabbit who has always lived in captivity - you can bet that the wild rabbit is not going to be as happy about the situation. Wild rabbits can also carry diseases and various pests - mites, ticks, etc. which could harm you or any other pets you might have.
Finally, there are loads of unwanted pet rabbits out there! If you aren't willing to shell out the $30-$40 for a pet rabbit from the pet store, try adopting one - you can often find them free to a good home! We found our third bunny at a pet store as someone's return - already neutered and the most loveable sap you can imagine.How can I catch a wild rabbit?
You were little. He probably caught a stuffed animal that was a rabbit. And you fell for it!
Now, how do i catch them myself, without harming them?How can I catch a wild rabbit?
In a word - don't. Wild rabbits are wild - that means that even if you ';domesticate'; them, they are still going to have their wild instincts first. The rabbits you can get from the pet store or from a breeder have been domesticated for centuries - there's a fair bit of difference. Secondly, catching a wild animal and keeping it locked up is a bit different than buying a rabbit who has always lived in captivity - you can bet that the wild rabbit is not going to be as happy about the situation. Wild rabbits can also carry diseases and various pests - mites, ticks, etc. which could harm you or any other pets you might have.
Finally, there are loads of unwanted pet rabbits out there! If you aren't willing to shell out the $30-$40 for a pet rabbit from the pet store, try adopting one - you can often find them free to a good home! We found our third bunny at a pet store as someone's return - already neutered and the most loveable sap you can imagine.How can I catch a wild rabbit?
You were little. He probably caught a stuffed animal that was a rabbit. And you fell for it!
How do i get my miniature daschund (bred to hunt rabbits) to ignore my new baby rabbit?
she keeps trying to eat him. chasing, biting, chewing, jumping, etc.
psycho dog.How do i get my miniature daschund (bred to hunt rabbits) to ignore my new baby rabbit?
I have a Shepard-Coyote mix and she loves to chase cats...my fiance and I decided to get two kittens and I went out to grab something to bring back for dinner and when I was gone she nabbed onto my kitten and had her in her mouth, luckily my fiance was home to stop it, but it took awhile before she realized that she was not food but another member of the family. We just kept her on a leash tied to our table leg until she got used to the cats roaming around the house, then little by little she was allowed to interact with the cats. But she was watched like a hawk, if she did something we thought was inappropriate we would call her name in a very stern voice, and when she did something we liked (ie licking the cats, letting them rub up against her, or even let them lay and cuddle next to her) we praised her A LOT! Pets, hugs, kisses, belly rubs,treats whatever she liked until she got the idea that nipping was bad and cuddling was much more rewarding.
It'll take time, but don't get discouraged. Start out with little steps, such as letting them be close together via cage separating them, then go from there.How do i get my miniature daschund (bred to hunt rabbits) to ignore my new baby rabbit?
Firstly please never and I mean never put your bunny in a situation where it is terrified. I would follow the womans advice on when she had a dachund as she would be the best person to know what to do as she was in the same predicament. Keep your rabbit in a room where the dog can't get to them, only allow brief intervals to introduce them but never and I mean never allow your dachund loose near the bunny without you having total confidence and faith that your bunny wont get ripped to shreds.
I had a jack russel a few years ago, and she was from a farm her mother and father both ratters, yet when I bought a hamster, even when I got the second one she loved them, at first she tried to bite the cages but after patience and treats and telling her off I came in one day to find the first hamster had escaped and was sitting on my dogs head. This confused me but I later found that the hamster and dog had grown a weird relationship. Lets only hope that your dachund can follow in Pipers footsteps and form a good relationship.
You don't.
Keep them separate when you're not around and supervised when you are. Period.
By all means, read Cesar Milan and Ian Dunbar or ';The Other End of the Leash'; and any number of good dog behavior books you can get your hands on. Read Marley and Me if you want to know 1,001 things your NOT supposed to do when you get a new dog.
Your dog isn't a psycho, it's doing what it was bred to do. Some breeds can have their prey drive redirected. I'd say lots o luck with a Dachshund. Either way, best to never let them be alone together unsupervised, especially not while your bunny is a baby. When bunny is a little older, it'll probably be big enough to kick your mini Dach's ***. Til then, be safe.
I have a dog that is part dachshund and when I first brought my bunny home he wanted to do nothing more than to eat him. I only recommend this if your bunny isn't afraid of the dog. Mine wasn't.
I setup an x-pen with the top in my bedroom and put my rabbit in it without the dog in the room so he could get used to it. Then I brought my dog in on a leash and put him in a sit stay about 2 feet from the pen. At first he whined and tried to get up but I would tell him no and make him sit. When he ignored the rabbit I gave him lots of treats. If he acted insane I ignored him since I knew my rabbit was in no danger. Then one day he just sat there no paying any attention to him at all so I tried a face to face visit dog on the leash and bunny running around the room. He was a little curious about the rabbit but didn't act crazy or try to bite him so I let the leash go slack if he acted up it was taut again.
When I wasn't home bunny was in a completely different room.
Now the rabbit can be right in his face he will lick his ears and generally ignore him.
Thats like hanging a steak in front of a dog.
But...
Keep the Bunny in a different room.
Make sure he is completly locked up in a cage. And lock the dog up in a cage when you leave home. And keep an eye on her.
If she tries to go to the door tell her no.
1) Find a way for dog to outlet bunny-hunting to fake rabbits
2) Teach dog live bunnies are NOT chew toys!
I recommend going to your local book store and looking for Marley %26amp; Me, Cesar Milan books, and/or The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson.
you're basically asking us to help you eradicate thousands of years of purebred instinct...good luck...
It sounds like you're asking for trouble there.
The same way you get your piranha to ignore your goldfish
psycho dog.How do i get my miniature daschund (bred to hunt rabbits) to ignore my new baby rabbit?
I have a Shepard-Coyote mix and she loves to chase cats...my fiance and I decided to get two kittens and I went out to grab something to bring back for dinner and when I was gone she nabbed onto my kitten and had her in her mouth, luckily my fiance was home to stop it, but it took awhile before she realized that she was not food but another member of the family. We just kept her on a leash tied to our table leg until she got used to the cats roaming around the house, then little by little she was allowed to interact with the cats. But she was watched like a hawk, if she did something we thought was inappropriate we would call her name in a very stern voice, and when she did something we liked (ie licking the cats, letting them rub up against her, or even let them lay and cuddle next to her) we praised her A LOT! Pets, hugs, kisses, belly rubs,treats whatever she liked until she got the idea that nipping was bad and cuddling was much more rewarding.
It'll take time, but don't get discouraged. Start out with little steps, such as letting them be close together via cage separating them, then go from there.How do i get my miniature daschund (bred to hunt rabbits) to ignore my new baby rabbit?
Firstly please never and I mean never put your bunny in a situation where it is terrified. I would follow the womans advice on when she had a dachund as she would be the best person to know what to do as she was in the same predicament. Keep your rabbit in a room where the dog can't get to them, only allow brief intervals to introduce them but never and I mean never allow your dachund loose near the bunny without you having total confidence and faith that your bunny wont get ripped to shreds.
I had a jack russel a few years ago, and she was from a farm her mother and father both ratters, yet when I bought a hamster, even when I got the second one she loved them, at first she tried to bite the cages but after patience and treats and telling her off I came in one day to find the first hamster had escaped and was sitting on my dogs head. This confused me but I later found that the hamster and dog had grown a weird relationship. Lets only hope that your dachund can follow in Pipers footsteps and form a good relationship.
You don't.
Keep them separate when you're not around and supervised when you are. Period.
By all means, read Cesar Milan and Ian Dunbar or ';The Other End of the Leash'; and any number of good dog behavior books you can get your hands on. Read Marley and Me if you want to know 1,001 things your NOT supposed to do when you get a new dog.
Your dog isn't a psycho, it's doing what it was bred to do. Some breeds can have their prey drive redirected. I'd say lots o luck with a Dachshund. Either way, best to never let them be alone together unsupervised, especially not while your bunny is a baby. When bunny is a little older, it'll probably be big enough to kick your mini Dach's ***. Til then, be safe.
I have a dog that is part dachshund and when I first brought my bunny home he wanted to do nothing more than to eat him. I only recommend this if your bunny isn't afraid of the dog. Mine wasn't.
I setup an x-pen with the top in my bedroom and put my rabbit in it without the dog in the room so he could get used to it. Then I brought my dog in on a leash and put him in a sit stay about 2 feet from the pen. At first he whined and tried to get up but I would tell him no and make him sit. When he ignored the rabbit I gave him lots of treats. If he acted insane I ignored him since I knew my rabbit was in no danger. Then one day he just sat there no paying any attention to him at all so I tried a face to face visit dog on the leash and bunny running around the room. He was a little curious about the rabbit but didn't act crazy or try to bite him so I let the leash go slack if he acted up it was taut again.
When I wasn't home bunny was in a completely different room.
Now the rabbit can be right in his face he will lick his ears and generally ignore him.
Thats like hanging a steak in front of a dog.
But...
Keep the Bunny in a different room.
Make sure he is completly locked up in a cage. And lock the dog up in a cage when you leave home. And keep an eye on her.
If she tries to go to the door tell her no.
1) Find a way for dog to outlet bunny-hunting to fake rabbits
2) Teach dog live bunnies are NOT chew toys!
I recommend going to your local book store and looking for Marley %26amp; Me, Cesar Milan books, and/or The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson.
you're basically asking us to help you eradicate thousands of years of purebred instinct...good luck...
It sounds like you're asking for trouble there.
The same way you get your piranha to ignore your goldfish
My cat caught a baby rabbit and we need to know what to feed it?
he fits in the palm of my hand and he still has white on his forehead we put a carrot and some grass in his cage and a water bowl and I also fed him a little skim milk.My cat caught a baby rabbit and we need to know what to feed it?
http://www.hopperhome.com/wild_bunnies.h鈥?/a>
http://www.2ndchance.info/bunnies.htm
http://www.debmark.com/rabbits/faq/wild.鈥?/a>
http://www.indianahrs.org/care-wild-rabb鈥?/a>
http://www.rainbowwildlife.com/baby-rabb鈥?/a>My cat caught a baby rabbit and we need to know what to feed it?
you need to put it back were you found it, it IS illegal to keep wild rabbits as pets! if you are unwilling to put it back, then call your local wildlife and game commission.
don't ever feed a rabbit ANYTHING that you haven't researched to be safe for it, some foods that are safe for humans and other animal can be poisonous to bunnies,
http://rabbit.org/
they have tons of info on PROPER rabbit care.
but the best thing to do would be to find it's burrow, and place it back in there so that it's mother may take proper care of the little guy!
and lastly ALL cats should be indoor pets, otherwise they'll continue to destroy our delicate ecosystem, if you would've kept your cat inside like you are supposed to this situation would not have happened, pet ownership is a big responsibility.
i used to work at a wild life refuge and baby bunnies are the hardest to keep alive. if it's real small it may still need to be bottle fed. i think they used kitten milk or something like that, and you need to do it every few hours. if it will eat solid food you may be ok. baby bunnies stress very easily and when they stress they die. contact a wild life refuge in your area and see if they can help
If the rabbit is that small, he is probably still nursing. See if there is a humane society that could take care of him, cause you don't have the proper nutrients that the little guy needs to have a chance of living.
if he wont eat the carets causes hes really small he might eat cat food but if the rabbit is rele tiny and just a baby the soke the cat food in warm water for like 5 mins he might eat that.
There is bunny food at food lion..I use to have a bunny..They also love oats..
pretty much any veggie and i used to feed my bunnie rose petals which they absolutely LOVED! have fun.=D
My rabbit eats carrot, little, grapes and apples. They also can eat bananas.
you could feed it more milk and when it gets older by it some rabbit chow.
BUY SOME RABBIT FOOD!
DUHH
lettuce carrots basically any left of vegetable
contact the humane society they will know what to do
http://www.hopperhome.com/wild_bunnies.h鈥?/a>
http://www.2ndchance.info/bunnies.htm
http://www.debmark.com/rabbits/faq/wild.鈥?/a>
http://www.indianahrs.org/care-wild-rabb鈥?/a>
http://www.rainbowwildlife.com/baby-rabb鈥?/a>My cat caught a baby rabbit and we need to know what to feed it?
you need to put it back were you found it, it IS illegal to keep wild rabbits as pets! if you are unwilling to put it back, then call your local wildlife and game commission.
don't ever feed a rabbit ANYTHING that you haven't researched to be safe for it, some foods that are safe for humans and other animal can be poisonous to bunnies,
http://rabbit.org/
they have tons of info on PROPER rabbit care.
but the best thing to do would be to find it's burrow, and place it back in there so that it's mother may take proper care of the little guy!
and lastly ALL cats should be indoor pets, otherwise they'll continue to destroy our delicate ecosystem, if you would've kept your cat inside like you are supposed to this situation would not have happened, pet ownership is a big responsibility.
i used to work at a wild life refuge and baby bunnies are the hardest to keep alive. if it's real small it may still need to be bottle fed. i think they used kitten milk or something like that, and you need to do it every few hours. if it will eat solid food you may be ok. baby bunnies stress very easily and when they stress they die. contact a wild life refuge in your area and see if they can help
If the rabbit is that small, he is probably still nursing. See if there is a humane society that could take care of him, cause you don't have the proper nutrients that the little guy needs to have a chance of living.
if he wont eat the carets causes hes really small he might eat cat food but if the rabbit is rele tiny and just a baby the soke the cat food in warm water for like 5 mins he might eat that.
There is bunny food at food lion..I use to have a bunny..They also love oats..
pretty much any veggie and i used to feed my bunnie rose petals which they absolutely LOVED! have fun.=D
My rabbit eats carrot, little, grapes and apples. They also can eat bananas.
you could feed it more milk and when it gets older by it some rabbit chow.
BUY SOME RABBIT FOOD!
DUHH
lettuce carrots basically any left of vegetable
contact the humane society they will know what to do
I have to get my rabbit spayed, what are some things I need to know?
My main concern is recovery time; I work full time and only get one day off a week. My rabbit is a little more than 7 months old, so it's about time to get her spayed, but how long would I need to be with her after her surgery? What would she need after, in terms of food/care? Anything else about recovery and/or the procedure itself would be MUCH appreciated!I have to get my rabbit spayed, what are some things I need to know?
One of the most important things is to go to a vet that is experienced with rabbits. Be sure to ask how many spays the vet has done and how many has he/she lost (it should be less than 1%). In preparation, a rabbit does not need and in fact should not be fasted and you want to ensure that your vet sends you home with several days of pain relief. One popular pain medication is Metacam.
Once she is home, she should be confined to a small area for about a week. You want to check her incision to be sure that she isn't bothering it. Many vets now use a glue type thing to close the incision rather than stitches or staples.
You will probably be asked to bring her in the morning and you can go to work and you'll pick her up at the end of the day. She'll be fine by herself - just be sure that she is eating, drinking, peeing, and pooping within about 24 hours. You may need to tempt her to eat w/favorite herbs.
Here is more info on spays/neuters:
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r鈥?/a>
Good luck!I have to get my rabbit spayed, what are some things I need to know?
Hi,
You need to find a vet really familiar with rabbits, There is so many times a regualar vet fixes rabbits and the rabbit ends up sicker and needs more recovery than it should have in the first place
If the vet is good with rabbits they should be able to tell exacually what you need to no.
Thanks
Brianna
One of the most important things is to go to a vet that is experienced with rabbits. Be sure to ask how many spays the vet has done and how many has he/she lost (it should be less than 1%). In preparation, a rabbit does not need and in fact should not be fasted and you want to ensure that your vet sends you home with several days of pain relief. One popular pain medication is Metacam.
Once she is home, she should be confined to a small area for about a week. You want to check her incision to be sure that she isn't bothering it. Many vets now use a glue type thing to close the incision rather than stitches or staples.
You will probably be asked to bring her in the morning and you can go to work and you'll pick her up at the end of the day. She'll be fine by herself - just be sure that she is eating, drinking, peeing, and pooping within about 24 hours. You may need to tempt her to eat w/favorite herbs.
Here is more info on spays/neuters:
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r鈥?/a>
Good luck!I have to get my rabbit spayed, what are some things I need to know?
Hi,
You need to find a vet really familiar with rabbits, There is so many times a regualar vet fixes rabbits and the rabbit ends up sicker and needs more recovery than it should have in the first place
If the vet is good with rabbits they should be able to tell exacually what you need to no.
Thanks
Brianna
Any ideas on a homemade rabbit hutch?
I want to build a cool hutch for my bunny but I dont want just the basic thing and I was wondering if anyone else has built one and some ideas if you have. O ya and some pics would be nice.Any ideas on a homemade rabbit hutch?
Yes, based on my experience - go buy one.Any ideas on a homemade rabbit hutch?
Build a roof above a cage you bought and put rails around it .Make sure it is high so you dont have to scoop the poop offten.Dont use chinken wire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
important! Put sides made out of wood on the sides!
That will be like mine!
p.s.I love rabbits too.I have 11.
you can buy a very fancy one at a store called fleet farm or it may be called fleet mart in your area but go to a fleet store and you probly can get a decent one at a fairly decent price
Make a slanted roof out of wood. Get some chicken wire. Make a door in the front panel of wood. On each side have a supporting wood piece and put chicken wires between the wood on each side. So there is air let in on each side. For the bottom construct a square out of a 1x2 wood piece on each side and staple chicken wire on the bottom so the rabbit can go potty and you wont have to clean it because it will go through!
Yes, based on my experience - go buy one.Any ideas on a homemade rabbit hutch?
Build a roof above a cage you bought and put rails around it .Make sure it is high so you dont have to scoop the poop offten.Dont use chinken wire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
important! Put sides made out of wood on the sides!
That will be like mine!
p.s.I love rabbits too.I have 11.
you can buy a very fancy one at a store called fleet farm or it may be called fleet mart in your area but go to a fleet store and you probly can get a decent one at a fairly decent price
Make a slanted roof out of wood. Get some chicken wire. Make a door in the front panel of wood. On each side have a supporting wood piece and put chicken wires between the wood on each side. So there is air let in on each side. For the bottom construct a square out of a 1x2 wood piece on each side and staple chicken wire on the bottom so the rabbit can go potty and you wont have to clean it because it will go through!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Is it okay to breed rabbit siblings?
I want to know if I can breed a brother and a sister from a Dwarf Hotot. Is it okay or really bad? If not, what can I do?Is it okay to breed rabbit siblings?
First of all, do these rabbits have papers? Second, would you want to mate with your sibling? That is never a good idea. Experienced breeders will breed to keep the breed standards to the highest quality. They never breed siblings. Many experienced breeders may go further back in the gene pool, but they have experience!
There are so many rabbits at the shelter that it is irresponsible to breed unless you know what you are doing. Enjoy your pets for what they are... pets! If you are interested in learning more about breeding, join your local 4-H club. They will point you in the right direction. Don't just breed them because you think it would be fun!Is it okay to breed rabbit siblings?
It is definitely bad to breed relatives, especially if you dont understand the genetics of it. When inbreeding, you are doubling up on the good genes as well as the bad genes. So if the rabbit already has genetic health problem that you may not know about, the offspring will have a better chance of it becoming apparent. It could cause deformations, or serious health problems. Even if it doesn't show in their babies, it will follow their offspring if they reproduce. I wouldn't suggest doing this at all. Or breeding rabbits in the first place, there are too many neglected rabbits in the world to be bringing more in. Good luck
It's just like in humans, they will look very messed up and it wouldn'tbe good for their health. you should mma beyget another rabbit and breed them. My friend's rabbits mated and when the baby rabbit was born it looked really freaky and it ended up dying after 5 minuets :( SO DO NOT BREED THEM!!! YOU WILL MAKE THE BABY RABBIT SUFFER!!!
Please don't. You could end up with a litter of very messed up bunnies.
Since it's not ok to breed them, I suggest you get your female spayed and your male neutered, and just let them live their lives.
There are plenty of unwanted rabbits out there. There is no need to add to the homeless rabbit population.
NO NO NO NO NO YOU CAN NOT! If you do the babies could be weak, have serious sickness or be deformed.They will be very unhappy or even be stillborn. Please promise me you will not do this!
It's not the best choice. I've done this a few times.. only once was it bad.. the babies ended up completely retarded... retarded rabbits aren't cool. But they didn't have any actual health problems.. you could just tell there was a screw loose with all four of them.
Don't breed them if the line has any history of bad health (teeth included).. because you'll almost certainly pull up those traits.
If the lines are good and they both have great show traits it is ok to try. If they are both lacking in something (like loin, or undercut, etc) don't breed them because you double up on the genes and will just end up with more rabbits that won't make it on the table.
If the babies turn out fine then you can continue to breed that pair but never breed their babies to each other. They will be messed up if you do.
Also, if you are planning on selling them to pet stores you are probably out of luck for making any kind of profit. The stores sell them for $30+ but the most any offered me was $7.. most were $3-$4.. that nowhere near covers the cost of raising it. I breed for show... and I eat my rejects so I am not contributing to the amount of rabbits in shelters.
Selling rabbits cheap makes people view them as cheap and replaceable.
';$50 to see the vet. No, just let it die and we'll buy a new one for $15.';
So my opinion.. never sell cheap :0)
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First of all, do these rabbits have papers? Second, would you want to mate with your sibling? That is never a good idea. Experienced breeders will breed to keep the breed standards to the highest quality. They never breed siblings. Many experienced breeders may go further back in the gene pool, but they have experience!
There are so many rabbits at the shelter that it is irresponsible to breed unless you know what you are doing. Enjoy your pets for what they are... pets! If you are interested in learning more about breeding, join your local 4-H club. They will point you in the right direction. Don't just breed them because you think it would be fun!Is it okay to breed rabbit siblings?
It is definitely bad to breed relatives, especially if you dont understand the genetics of it. When inbreeding, you are doubling up on the good genes as well as the bad genes. So if the rabbit already has genetic health problem that you may not know about, the offspring will have a better chance of it becoming apparent. It could cause deformations, or serious health problems. Even if it doesn't show in their babies, it will follow their offspring if they reproduce. I wouldn't suggest doing this at all. Or breeding rabbits in the first place, there are too many neglected rabbits in the world to be bringing more in. Good luck
It's just like in humans, they will look very messed up and it wouldn'tbe good for their health. you should mma beyget another rabbit and breed them. My friend's rabbits mated and when the baby rabbit was born it looked really freaky and it ended up dying after 5 minuets :( SO DO NOT BREED THEM!!! YOU WILL MAKE THE BABY RABBIT SUFFER!!!
Please don't. You could end up with a litter of very messed up bunnies.
Since it's not ok to breed them, I suggest you get your female spayed and your male neutered, and just let them live their lives.
There are plenty of unwanted rabbits out there. There is no need to add to the homeless rabbit population.
NO NO NO NO NO YOU CAN NOT! If you do the babies could be weak, have serious sickness or be deformed.They will be very unhappy or even be stillborn. Please promise me you will not do this!
It's not the best choice. I've done this a few times.. only once was it bad.. the babies ended up completely retarded... retarded rabbits aren't cool. But they didn't have any actual health problems.. you could just tell there was a screw loose with all four of them.
Don't breed them if the line has any history of bad health (teeth included).. because you'll almost certainly pull up those traits.
If the lines are good and they both have great show traits it is ok to try. If they are both lacking in something (like loin, or undercut, etc) don't breed them because you double up on the genes and will just end up with more rabbits that won't make it on the table.
If the babies turn out fine then you can continue to breed that pair but never breed their babies to each other. They will be messed up if you do.
Also, if you are planning on selling them to pet stores you are probably out of luck for making any kind of profit. The stores sell them for $30+ but the most any offered me was $7.. most were $3-$4.. that nowhere near covers the cost of raising it. I breed for show... and I eat my rejects so I am not contributing to the amount of rabbits in shelters.
Selling rabbits cheap makes people view them as cheap and replaceable.
';$50 to see the vet. No, just let it die and we'll buy a new one for $15.';
So my opinion.. never sell cheap :0)
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What would be the results of a lionhead crossed with mini rex rabbit?
it wouldnt have the velvety softness of the mini rex. itd have lion fur, only a touch softer. depending on whether the lion had a double or single mane would determine how much fluff itd have around the head. but itd be a single mane gene when borne so itd still have almost no mane.What would be the results of a lionhead crossed with mini rex rabbit?
I am I Lionhead and a Mini Rex breeder and I would NEVER cross the genetics! Since the Lionhead is a newly developed breed it slightly lacks in it's genetic compound, therefore making it dangerous to cross Lionheads with other breeds of rabbits. There has been countless cases of Lionhead crosses going through epileptic seizures, deform (one ear, no eyes, club foot, etc.). I don't advise you to do it.What would be the results of a lionhead crossed with mini rex rabbit?
I don't know... I don't know what a lionhead is or a mini rex rabbit. sorry.
A mutt.
I am I Lionhead and a Mini Rex breeder and I would NEVER cross the genetics! Since the Lionhead is a newly developed breed it slightly lacks in it's genetic compound, therefore making it dangerous to cross Lionheads with other breeds of rabbits. There has been countless cases of Lionhead crosses going through epileptic seizures, deform (one ear, no eyes, club foot, etc.). I don't advise you to do it.What would be the results of a lionhead crossed with mini rex rabbit?
I don't know... I don't know what a lionhead is or a mini rex rabbit. sorry.
A mutt.
How can I give my rabbit and gienea pig a bath without them getting wet?
Or some pet stores might also have dry powders. They work too.How can I give my rabbit and gienea pig a bath without them getting wet?
Try the Chinchilla dusting powder the rabbit %26amp; guinea pig may just roll and bathe themselves with it.How can I give my rabbit and gienea pig a bath without them getting wet?
THEY HAVE SPECIAL WIPES YOU CAN USE TO CLEAN THEM!
Do Not use powder on your rabbit. They have very sensitive skin and you could do some damage. If the rabbit smells there are things you can do. Is it fixed? It might be hormones that are causing a smell. What are you using for the litter box? You might want to try wood stove pellets they are very good are soaking up the odor. If your rabbit is messy get a wet cloth and wipe your bunny down. Don't use any shampoos.
I am not sure if you mean completely waterless or not, but I give my guinea pig a 'bath' by wetting a wash cloth with warm water, soaping it up with baby shampoo so that it is gentle, then sqauezing all the excess water off so that the cloth is damp. Then I hold him in my lap and wipe him down with the moistend/soapy cloth. I rinse the cloth a few times and repeat once or twice depending on how dirty he is. He never gets dunked or soaked and he doesn't really need to be rinsed since most of the dirt does not usually get close to his skin, just on his outer hair. He actually seems to like the attention during 'bath' time. Good luck!
most petstores have wipes like baby wipes but for animals. i know for sure that petsmart has them. i would use those
Go to a pet store like Petco or Pet Smart - they sell wipes that you use to wipe down an animal to cleanse them without water.
wet wipes
Try the Chinchilla dusting powder the rabbit %26amp; guinea pig may just roll and bathe themselves with it.How can I give my rabbit and gienea pig a bath without them getting wet?
THEY HAVE SPECIAL WIPES YOU CAN USE TO CLEAN THEM!
Do Not use powder on your rabbit. They have very sensitive skin and you could do some damage. If the rabbit smells there are things you can do. Is it fixed? It might be hormones that are causing a smell. What are you using for the litter box? You might want to try wood stove pellets they are very good are soaking up the odor. If your rabbit is messy get a wet cloth and wipe your bunny down. Don't use any shampoos.
I am not sure if you mean completely waterless or not, but I give my guinea pig a 'bath' by wetting a wash cloth with warm water, soaping it up with baby shampoo so that it is gentle, then sqauezing all the excess water off so that the cloth is damp. Then I hold him in my lap and wipe him down with the moistend/soapy cloth. I rinse the cloth a few times and repeat once or twice depending on how dirty he is. He never gets dunked or soaked and he doesn't really need to be rinsed since most of the dirt does not usually get close to his skin, just on his outer hair. He actually seems to like the attention during 'bath' time. Good luck!
most petstores have wipes like baby wipes but for animals. i know for sure that petsmart has them. i would use those
Go to a pet store like Petco or Pet Smart - they sell wipes that you use to wipe down an animal to cleanse them without water.
wet wipes
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