#bunny tips

[kingsbunnytea]

some game day outfits! (requested)

honestly, a pair of good jeans and a cute top go a long way. some of these outfits may not be appropriate in some peoples opinions for a hockey game, but you do you sis!!

[bella-the-fella]

Hey guys!

I'm taking Bella with me to visit family on Thanksgiving! This will be his first semi-lengthy car ride (about 3 hours) that I know of. I'd like to get him a pet carrier for this trip and for taking him to the vet. Does anyone have any recommendations for what I should look for or how I should pad it down?

[whenbunnystudies]

So one useful tool I've found when learning a new language is to switch my phone to that language. It can be a real pain in the butt at times, but I learn a lot of new vocabulary this way. And it's always really satisfying to be able to navigate through my phone when everything is in 한글. -🐰

[yourladyindank]

Easter Bunnies!!

I suggest you do your own bit of research before investing in a bunny, as they can live 8-15 years depending on the breed, but here are some helpful facts and tips!

1) Make sure there is a bunny vet in your area! Many types of medicine are lethal for the bun bun and an inexperienced vet can easily hurt/disable/kill your bun!

2) Try to get an idea of what breed you may have adopted! Pet stores often sell “meat” rabbits like the California or the New Zealand. They are called meat rabbits because they get BIG and are used in the meat industry. They are naturally a bit more skittish than dwarf and wool breeds. Wool breeds like the angora are HIGH MAINTENANCE!!! They need special grooming tools and groomed up to three times a week depending on breed and density of that particular rabbit’s coat! Lops (floppy eared buns) also have several types of breeds, the smallest staying around 5 pounds (American fuzzy lop) and the largest getting up to 15+ pounds (French Lop). Also check for aggression! Checkered Giants are naturally very aggressive rabbits and I do not suggest at ALL for a first time bun owner!

3) It is important to get your bun spayed/neutered if you don’t plan to breed them. If you do, separate the male and female unless you are actively breeding them, then separate them after about 24 hours. If the female gets irritated/is already pregnant she will try to castrate the male. The male will try to eat her babies!

4) If you want a fluffy bun pet for your kids, but no long term commitment, get a baby meat bunny, you can eat it after about 8 weeks. Meat rabbits will provide the most for a meal. You can eat any rabbit you like. They are not very difficult to clean and cook, and are a very healthy low fat meat! Do not release them into the wild! Do not stick them in a cage with little/no interaction and forget about them!

[soulless-puppy]

Reasons to keep your rabbit indoors:

Heat (rabbits don’t do great in heat, even mild heat can cause heat stroke)

Myxomatosis (contagious horrible way to die)

RHDV and RHDV2 (extremely contagious and 100% fatal, newly arrived in North America and we don’t have vaccines)

Raccoon roundworm (contracted from ingesting plants contaminated by raccoons, 100% fatal)

Ticks and fleas and misquitos

Botfly (fly lays egg in flesh, larva eats it’s way out)

E. Cuniculi, which causes head tilt, fatal or at minimum disfiguring

Pesticides

Sky predators

Ground predators

General stress: your rabbit feels safe and happy inside, it doesn’t need the stress of going out

Alternatives:

Provide room for your rabbit to run around indoors

Access to sunny spots on the floor

Dig box or sand box set up inside

Uncontaminated greens and forage that can be spread around the room

Greatly reduced risks to your rabbit’s health and safety

[kaelsmalls]

Things to Consider When Buying a Bunny

Meet Potter. Although I'm so happy that I have him now, there are a lot of things I wish I had known back in the day when I was searching for my perfect bunny. 

DOES THE BREEDER KNOW WHAT THEIR DOING? 

Although I got Potter from a breeder who breed bunnies for shows, they were kept in terrible conditions. When I saw how small the cage was (that he was being kept in with three other bunnies) I couldn't wait to get him out of there. When we got my second bunny Dumbledore, they had advertised themselves online as bunnies breeders. Once I got to their home, they were in a horrible neighborhood and would only bring the bunny to us at the door step. It was clear he had been abused as well. If possible, get your bunny from a previous owner (maybe they have to give it up for personal reasons) and avoid breeders and common pet stores that mistreat their animals.

HAS THE BUNNY BEEN SOCIALIZED?

We had a very difficult time socializing both of my bunnies. They weren't used to a playful environment and although I wanted to cuddle and let them play around my room, it was months before I could do that. It took weeks for our bunnies to feel comfortable with us petting them and even longer for them to fully trust us. There were times I wish I had waited longer to find a good healthy bunny on craigslist that came from a healthy family, but am happy to have my two love bugs now. 

HOW OLD IS THE BUNNY?

It's not about your bunny being too old but your bunny being too young. You shouldn't take a bunny home with you before it is two months old (at the least). She gave us Potter at a month old, and I didn't know at the time that he was too young to be taken away. 

BUNNIES ARE SOCIAL ANIMALS

Bunnies can get lonely and usually like some company. We eventually got two bunnies and they played nicely until a month ago when they started to nip at each other. Be careful when introducing two new bunnies, but keep in mind that you should not get just one!

BUNNIES ARE EXPENSIVE & TIME CONSUMING

Don't get a bunny if you're thinking it'll be a cheaper pet than a dog or cat! Although we do spoil our bunnies with toys and treats, they need pellets, hay, a large cage, (ours has a play pen), sometimes they need bedding, a litter box, and much more. Always research everything you'll need and set up before the bunny comes home! They need love and care, and someone who will come home and play with them at the end of the day. Their cages should be cleaned often as well. Make sure you are in a good place to care for them. When I got mine I was working two jobs (one full-time) and wasn't home often enough for my little friend. I wish I had planned that differently. 

[nuggetbuns]

Always remember to stretch before a run!

[cheezling-blog]

Some Bunny Tips 1: Bunny Environment

Bunnies should preferably be free-range. You don’t need to give them run of the whole house, but a designated bunny-proof room would be best. If that’s not possible, a bunny’s cage or pen should be big enough for him/her to run and jump around in freely (the bunny should be able to hop three times his body length in either direction).

Some people construct their own C&C cages for their bunnies. Play-pens are usually the best solution.

Pet store cages are too small and very expensive. I have never once come across a pet store cage that was big enough for a bunny (also, keep in mind that if you get a baby rabbit, it is usually hard to predict how big he or she will be as an adult).

Bunnies should be housed indoors. They are very sensitive to the outside temperature and weather. They can also fall prey to other animals if housed outside.