Alfalfa hay is not the best hay for rabbits, timothy hay is much healthier. How old is your rabbit?
You can start mixing in the timothy hay with the alfalfa. First a quater timothy, then half, then 3/4 , then full feeding.
My rabbit was being fed timothy hay since she was 2 1/2 months. If your bunny is eating alfalfa hay, then it should be able to eat timothy.
The feeding routine I listed above is good to follow, just add more timothy every 3-5 days.
Good luck, I hope this helps!!
Lily
PS: if you have any more questions, please feel free to ask me or join my Y! group:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Bunny鈥?/a>How old does a rabbit have to be to be taken off of alfalfa hay? When do you start feeding it timothy hay?
Having raised rabbits for over 16 years and we have NEVER fed alfalfa hay to any of the rabbits. it is way too rich and since the pellets they eat are made of alfalfa it should not be fed as a hay supplement.
Too much protein (which alfalfa is high in) can cause kidney problems in rabbits. They will also gain internal fat around the organs which can cause all sorts of problems.
Always feed a mix grass or timothy hay to rabbits. That is the best choice.How old does a rabbit have to be to be taken off of alfalfa hay? When do you start feeding it timothy hay?
Well i got my rabbit when he was 6 months old and he had already started eating hay. Alfaalfa hay is not as goood for rabbits timothy hay is better.
Try this link (it's a game): http://makeminechocolate.org/rabbitdiet.鈥?/a>
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Friday, May 14, 2010
Do you let your rabbit free roam around the house like a cat and a dog?
I am getting a rabbit, and dont really want to cage it. After I train it, can I jsut leave it around the house hopping around?Do you let your rabbit free roam around the house like a cat and a dog?
I have three house bunnies.
one has free roam of the kichen only, but that is because he has not been fixed and when I recieved him the vet said he was to old to put hin under the stress. He is turning 10 this year.
My two little ones Princess and Marshmallow have free roam of the house with the exception of the kitchen. They have litterboxes set out and for the most part they use them....
Not saying we never find marbles on the floor........
I give them plenty of things to chew on and hid all the cords seeing this seems to be the favorite item to chew on.......
The two of them seem to be quite happy and healthy.......
They do have hutches in the living room where they can go to hide or sleep when thy want but the cats kitty condo seems to be their fav sleeping spot.Do you let your rabbit free roam around the house like a cat and a dog?
I gave my bunny free roam of my kitchen, laundry room (where his hutch was), living room and family room, all of which I bunny-proofed.
It's OK to restrict a house rabbit to just a few rooms. As long as you make sure there is nothing poisonous or dangerous they can get into, electric cords they can chew, or tight spaces they can't get out of. Just make sure you provide a litter box for it, and be prepared to clean up after it sometimes.
I have never had a rabbit inside but i do know that you can litter train them so i can't see why not.
I know of someone who had a rabbit outside that had free run of the garden. She had a hutch that she would go in her self for her food, water and for sleep times. The garden was fully fenced though...but she used to eat their flowers!! LOL
Good Luck!
Yes but you have to rabbit proof the room first. Rabbits love to chew on cords and wire. But first you should litter train your rabbit so that you wont have a messy floor. plats need to be out of reach. Rabbits can jump onto furniture. for more details checkout the the book ';The Simple Guide to Rabbits'; it gives the full list of plants poisonous to rabbits.
I have a pet rabbit that sleeps on my bed. I feed it in the laundry and have a cat litter tray for it. I trained it in the laundry at first to go to the cat litter and then gradually let it into the rest of the house. It goes to the cat litter just like a cat. Jumps up on the bed to cuddle up for the night. I wouldn't be able to cage my rabbit. Just watch out if it wants to sneak outside or if someone leaves the door open. Also watch out if you have any cats or dogs that come into your house.
When we are home to supervise our bunnies, they are let out. Ours live in a good sized rabbit proofed room and many have their bunnies living in a dog exercise pen - much more room than a cage. Personally I feel they are safer and our house is safer with them in their room when we're not home to supervise. since they sleep most of the day and night, and they seem to like their room, we think it's a good solution. Ours are well litter box trained and always go ';home'; to use their box.
Whether they are free roam or only out when you're home here are some tips on rabbit proofing:
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r鈥?/a>
I have had 'house rabbits' before. You must know they chew EVERYTHING 9including your bedsheets, we learned). Also, while mine always peed in their box, I could never train them to poo in it. Your best bet might be to have a cage and let them out only when you can supervise for their safety.
I have three house bunnies.
one has free roam of the kichen only, but that is because he has not been fixed and when I recieved him the vet said he was to old to put hin under the stress. He is turning 10 this year.
My two little ones Princess and Marshmallow have free roam of the house with the exception of the kitchen. They have litterboxes set out and for the most part they use them....
Not saying we never find marbles on the floor........
I give them plenty of things to chew on and hid all the cords seeing this seems to be the favorite item to chew on.......
The two of them seem to be quite happy and healthy.......
They do have hutches in the living room where they can go to hide or sleep when thy want but the cats kitty condo seems to be their fav sleeping spot.Do you let your rabbit free roam around the house like a cat and a dog?
I gave my bunny free roam of my kitchen, laundry room (where his hutch was), living room and family room, all of which I bunny-proofed.
It's OK to restrict a house rabbit to just a few rooms. As long as you make sure there is nothing poisonous or dangerous they can get into, electric cords they can chew, or tight spaces they can't get out of. Just make sure you provide a litter box for it, and be prepared to clean up after it sometimes.
I have never had a rabbit inside but i do know that you can litter train them so i can't see why not.
I know of someone who had a rabbit outside that had free run of the garden. She had a hutch that she would go in her self for her food, water and for sleep times. The garden was fully fenced though...but she used to eat their flowers!! LOL
Good Luck!
Yes but you have to rabbit proof the room first. Rabbits love to chew on cords and wire. But first you should litter train your rabbit so that you wont have a messy floor. plats need to be out of reach. Rabbits can jump onto furniture. for more details checkout the the book ';The Simple Guide to Rabbits'; it gives the full list of plants poisonous to rabbits.
I have a pet rabbit that sleeps on my bed. I feed it in the laundry and have a cat litter tray for it. I trained it in the laundry at first to go to the cat litter and then gradually let it into the rest of the house. It goes to the cat litter just like a cat. Jumps up on the bed to cuddle up for the night. I wouldn't be able to cage my rabbit. Just watch out if it wants to sneak outside or if someone leaves the door open. Also watch out if you have any cats or dogs that come into your house.
When we are home to supervise our bunnies, they are let out. Ours live in a good sized rabbit proofed room and many have their bunnies living in a dog exercise pen - much more room than a cage. Personally I feel they are safer and our house is safer with them in their room when we're not home to supervise. since they sleep most of the day and night, and they seem to like their room, we think it's a good solution. Ours are well litter box trained and always go ';home'; to use their box.
Whether they are free roam or only out when you're home here are some tips on rabbit proofing:
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r鈥?/a>
I have had 'house rabbits' before. You must know they chew EVERYTHING 9including your bedsheets, we learned). Also, while mine always peed in their box, I could never train them to poo in it. Your best bet might be to have a cage and let them out only when you can supervise for their safety.
In the book east of eden, who is the character of Rabbit?
I'm on page 205, and deputy Horace and Julius are questioning Adam on how he got shot. The character of Rabbit has just been mentioned.In the book east of eden, who is the character of Rabbit?
Bugs bunnyIn the book east of eden, who is the character of Rabbit?
a drunken farmer named Rabbit Holman
Just have to keep reading...
You could check out this site but dont ruin the story before you read it!
http://www.oprah.com/obc_classic/featboo鈥?/a>
Bugs bunnyIn the book east of eden, who is the character of Rabbit?
a drunken farmer named Rabbit Holman
Just have to keep reading...
You could check out this site but dont ruin the story before you read it!
http://www.oprah.com/obc_classic/featboo鈥?/a>
How many channels can rabbit ears get?
I just moved to Carlsbad, CA and don't want to pay a lot for cable tv. My apartment complex has limited options, none of which I am happy with. I'd like to try rabbit ears or a small antenna but I'm not sure how many channels I will actually get or how clear they will be. I do have one unit above me but live high on a hill. Anyone have a guess? Anyone live in the area and have experience with this?How many channels can rabbit ears get?
if you don't have a digital tv make sure you have a box and you should be fine but thoose boxes are ****.How many channels can rabbit ears get?
If you have an old analog TV, you won't get any signal without a digital converter box. This site ranks some:
http://www.digitalconverterboxreviews.co鈥?/a>
With rabbit ears and a digital converter box, the signals you get depend on your location and the signal strength of the local TV stations. Sorry that's a vague answer, but it's a fact. Most likely, you will be able to pick up your major affiliates -- NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox -- as those tend to have the strongest antennae.
Don't spend a lot on a pair of rabbit ears. The old pair you have should be fine; if it's not, you can go to Radio Shack and pick up any TV antenna there. Don't pay over $25 (and you can probably get by with $10-15).
5 channels i live in cali and trust me TV sucks with no money I cry every time i turn on the tv for a year now and have learned to use hulu
http://www.hulu.com
to catch up on all my tv shows i used to watch on cable man it sucks
you can also get mp3 rocket and they play mtv on there also its the cheap way to go when you dont have money
http://download.cnet.com/MP3-Rocket/3000鈥?/a>
rabbit ears are limited but RCA makes an electric set that plugs in the wall. It has 45db of power. I used these for quite some time and if you are within 35-45 miles of the TV transmitting tower they work very well.
As for how many channels you will get that depends on how many stations are close by.
You can buy these antennas at Wal-mart for about 29.00
Though I don't live in that region, with my personal experiences, I get about 12 channels which include a couple multi-lingual channels, NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, UPS, PBS, CW...etc...
None. The US Government switched to Digital, you will need a converter box.
My guess is that rabbit ears won't pull in much. Find out what your neighbors' reception is like.
if you don't have a digital tv make sure you have a box and you should be fine but thoose boxes are ****.How many channels can rabbit ears get?
If you have an old analog TV, you won't get any signal without a digital converter box. This site ranks some:
http://www.digitalconverterboxreviews.co鈥?/a>
With rabbit ears and a digital converter box, the signals you get depend on your location and the signal strength of the local TV stations. Sorry that's a vague answer, but it's a fact. Most likely, you will be able to pick up your major affiliates -- NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox -- as those tend to have the strongest antennae.
Don't spend a lot on a pair of rabbit ears. The old pair you have should be fine; if it's not, you can go to Radio Shack and pick up any TV antenna there. Don't pay over $25 (and you can probably get by with $10-15).
5 channels i live in cali and trust me TV sucks with no money I cry every time i turn on the tv for a year now and have learned to use hulu
http://www.hulu.com
to catch up on all my tv shows i used to watch on cable man it sucks
you can also get mp3 rocket and they play mtv on there also its the cheap way to go when you dont have money
http://download.cnet.com/MP3-Rocket/3000鈥?/a>
rabbit ears are limited but RCA makes an electric set that plugs in the wall. It has 45db of power. I used these for quite some time and if you are within 35-45 miles of the TV transmitting tower they work very well.
As for how many channels you will get that depends on how many stations are close by.
You can buy these antennas at Wal-mart for about 29.00
Though I don't live in that region, with my personal experiences, I get about 12 channels which include a couple multi-lingual channels, NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, UPS, PBS, CW...etc...
None. The US Government switched to Digital, you will need a converter box.
My guess is that rabbit ears won't pull in much. Find out what your neighbors' reception is like.
How big should a rabbit cage be?
For a jersey wooly and her litter? I have a cage it is 1 foot 10 inches in width and 2 feet 8 inches in length it has a shelve too. Would than be big enough?How big should a rabbit cage be?
Um, what do you mean by litter? Haha. If you mean litter BOX than:
It's generally recommended that the cage be 2 by 4 feet minimum. This allows them to stretch out their full length when they lay down. She will need LOTS of out-of-cage exercise time, though. A larger cage would be better.
If you mean litter of babies then:
I would say that the same standard (a 2' x 4' cage) should be enough for a litter of babies; you will have to upgrade when they start getting bigger so they all have room.
As an additional note, you need to get your female rabbit spayed once the babies are weaned. Having a litter puts her at a higher risk of ovarian/uterine cancer, and spaying her will completely get rid of the possibility of cancer when she gets older. In addition, you do not want to contribute any more to the rabbit overpopulation problem.
Um, what do you mean by litter? Haha. If you mean litter BOX than:
It's generally recommended that the cage be 2 by 4 feet minimum. This allows them to stretch out their full length when they lay down. She will need LOTS of out-of-cage exercise time, though. A larger cage would be better.
If you mean litter of babies then:
I would say that the same standard (a 2' x 4' cage) should be enough for a litter of babies; you will have to upgrade when they start getting bigger so they all have room.
As an additional note, you need to get your female rabbit spayed once the babies are weaned. Having a litter puts her at a higher risk of ovarian/uterine cancer, and spaying her will completely get rid of the possibility of cancer when she gets older. In addition, you do not want to contribute any more to the rabbit overpopulation problem.
Is goat meat and rabbit meat good for you?
We have a store where I live is now selling goat and rabbit meat now is it good for you?Is goat meat and rabbit meat good for you?
I had goat meat in the UK, Wales and it was OK but rabbit is better in my opinionsunscreen protection
I had goat meat in the UK, Wales and it was OK but rabbit is better in my opinion
My 5 year old rabbit has started laying down today which he never does and he is shaking from time to time?
He is always been healthy without any problems. His eyes are clear, and his ears are up. I do not know if he ate something he wasnt supposed to or ?? any ideas would help.My 5 year old rabbit has started laying down today which he never does and he is shaking from time to time?
I actaully have 4 rabbits myself and one of them is very very ill and is in the hopital. The symtoms you said are exactly like my rabbits. I would go ASAP to the vet. are an animale hospital near you. I really hope he will be alright soon. :)My 5 year old rabbit has started laying down today which he never does and he is shaking from time to time?
He needs to go to the vet ASAP. Call and schedule an appointment for today.
get him to a vet, asap, the shaking is not a good sign. Good Luck.
I had a rabbit that did the same thing. He was having small seizures. Please take your bunny to the vet ASAP!
I actaully have 4 rabbits myself and one of them is very very ill and is in the hopital. The symtoms you said are exactly like my rabbits. I would go ASAP to the vet. are an animale hospital near you. I really hope he will be alright soon. :)My 5 year old rabbit has started laying down today which he never does and he is shaking from time to time?
He needs to go to the vet ASAP. Call and schedule an appointment for today.
get him to a vet, asap, the shaking is not a good sign. Good Luck.
I had a rabbit that did the same thing. He was having small seizures. Please take your bunny to the vet ASAP!
How to train a rabbit to pee and poop at the right place?
i hope to train my little rabbit to pee and poop out of his pillow.
and train him to pee and poop at the right place when i let him out for his own activities... Anyone can help me???How to train a rabbit to pee and poop at the right place?
Rabbits instinctively establish a certain area of their burrow (or your house) as their bathroom. I read that the easiest method to train a young rabbit is to first let it choose its bathroom. Once you find the droppings or pee, put the litter box in that area. Your rabbit will continue to do its business in the litter box.
Once your rabbit is trained, you can relocate the litter box, and the rabbit will understand.How to train a rabbit to pee and poop at the right place?
My rabbit pees in her food dish all the time... No matter where I place it. She pushes it to one of 2 corners ans does her business lol she has no shame
Try using a litter box. To train the animal to use it, you should look at the bottom of the cage. You will notice that the animal tends to go in one particular area more then any other. Place the box/pan there (along with recycled kitty litter, rabbits might try and eat it and you want to use stuff like ';Yesterday's News'; that won't harm them)
After a while you might see them go in the box, or maybe move it away from that corner. Just keep being persistent and tie to box in if you have to. Rabbits are creatures of habit and with get into a certain groove when given the time.
If you let the rabbit out of the cage after being trained, a lot of time the rabbit will just hope back into the cage and go in the box since it won;t feel comfortable going anywhere else.
And remember, be patient!
bunny will usually choose a spot to pee. So use that as a place where it pees.If it pees any old how, then when ever it pees show it to the palce what it should pee,scoop the pee to where is is suppose to be and award it if it has done it correctly. You can also go to the pet shop to buy a kit that consist of toilet and some substances where the bunny smells it and wuld know where to pee n poo.
( the above methods i have suggested are for pee n poos they worked for my bunny when he was 3 months old)
Place a rabbit friendly litter tray in the corner he uses as a toilet put timothy hay in it, your rabbit will sit in the tray, eat the hay at the front of it and use the back of it as a bath room
also just till he gets use to the tray sweep up any droppings and put them in the back of the tray he will soon know were the bath room is, worked for my rabbit and me
Hi! great choice of getting a bunny for a pet, i love htem :)
for my bunny what I did was simply get a tray and put in feline pine (which is a great litter that doesn't smell or keep the urine smell in teh air) then placed hay inside the tray as well. What this does is try to show the bunny they can eat and pee and poo in one spot. Your bunny will natrually pick one ';corner'; to do their duties, once you find out which one that is, place the hay/food inside the tray. this should work and probably will, best of luck to you!
Rabbits can be litter trained. Use Yesterday's News or some other non-clay, non-clumping, unscented litter as they do chew it.
Rabbits are a one-stop-shopping animal: They like to poop and eat at the same time. Put a box about 1 inch high and about a foot square in a corner with a layer of litter in it. Put some of its hay or high value treats in the box as well.
If you can put some newspaper that has already been soiled in the litter pan too, that can help as well. They like to be clean and it will help them to figure it out. Patience and consistancy.
um it dosent work this is not a dog.i had a rabbit 4 almost 2 years mine picks a spot where is poops and pees and thats how it is.not matter what i tried it will always do it on the same spot. get him a big cage and put him in there the once in a while take him out on the yard.
Get a big dish drying rack with a bottom ( as a pee tray) and place your rabbit's food bowl into it. Rabbits pee and poo as they eat so they will not soil other places if it eats in the dish rack.
i highly doubt this is possible, rabbits arent exactly trainable, they also tend to pee and poop where they want and can often do their business in a certain spot or corner, theres nothing much you can do to prevent this either, but good luck
u show him were it is then u see if he poops and pees on the right place if not u give the bunny a tap on the but and show him or her were to use the bathroom
hope i helped
I used a litter box for mine (thumper) :)
when he do his stuff in the right spot give him a treat :]
Hire a rabbit trainer or lock the rabbit in a box
beat it
and train him to pee and poop at the right place when i let him out for his own activities... Anyone can help me???How to train a rabbit to pee and poop at the right place?
Rabbits instinctively establish a certain area of their burrow (or your house) as their bathroom. I read that the easiest method to train a young rabbit is to first let it choose its bathroom. Once you find the droppings or pee, put the litter box in that area. Your rabbit will continue to do its business in the litter box.
Once your rabbit is trained, you can relocate the litter box, and the rabbit will understand.How to train a rabbit to pee and poop at the right place?
My rabbit pees in her food dish all the time... No matter where I place it. She pushes it to one of 2 corners ans does her business lol she has no shame
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Try using a litter box. To train the animal to use it, you should look at the bottom of the cage. You will notice that the animal tends to go in one particular area more then any other. Place the box/pan there (along with recycled kitty litter, rabbits might try and eat it and you want to use stuff like ';Yesterday's News'; that won't harm them)
After a while you might see them go in the box, or maybe move it away from that corner. Just keep being persistent and tie to box in if you have to. Rabbits are creatures of habit and with get into a certain groove when given the time.
If you let the rabbit out of the cage after being trained, a lot of time the rabbit will just hope back into the cage and go in the box since it won;t feel comfortable going anywhere else.
And remember, be patient!
bunny will usually choose a spot to pee. So use that as a place where it pees.If it pees any old how, then when ever it pees show it to the palce what it should pee,scoop the pee to where is is suppose to be and award it if it has done it correctly. You can also go to the pet shop to buy a kit that consist of toilet and some substances where the bunny smells it and wuld know where to pee n poo.
( the above methods i have suggested are for pee n poos they worked for my bunny when he was 3 months old)
Place a rabbit friendly litter tray in the corner he uses as a toilet put timothy hay in it, your rabbit will sit in the tray, eat the hay at the front of it and use the back of it as a bath room
also just till he gets use to the tray sweep up any droppings and put them in the back of the tray he will soon know were the bath room is, worked for my rabbit and me
Hi! great choice of getting a bunny for a pet, i love htem :)
for my bunny what I did was simply get a tray and put in feline pine (which is a great litter that doesn't smell or keep the urine smell in teh air) then placed hay inside the tray as well. What this does is try to show the bunny they can eat and pee and poo in one spot. Your bunny will natrually pick one ';corner'; to do their duties, once you find out which one that is, place the hay/food inside the tray. this should work and probably will, best of luck to you!
Rabbits can be litter trained. Use Yesterday's News or some other non-clay, non-clumping, unscented litter as they do chew it.
Rabbits are a one-stop-shopping animal: They like to poop and eat at the same time. Put a box about 1 inch high and about a foot square in a corner with a layer of litter in it. Put some of its hay or high value treats in the box as well.
If you can put some newspaper that has already been soiled in the litter pan too, that can help as well. They like to be clean and it will help them to figure it out. Patience and consistancy.
um it dosent work this is not a dog.i had a rabbit 4 almost 2 years mine picks a spot where is poops and pees and thats how it is.not matter what i tried it will always do it on the same spot. get him a big cage and put him in there the once in a while take him out on the yard.
Get a big dish drying rack with a bottom ( as a pee tray) and place your rabbit's food bowl into it. Rabbits pee and poo as they eat so they will not soil other places if it eats in the dish rack.
i highly doubt this is possible, rabbits arent exactly trainable, they also tend to pee and poop where they want and can often do their business in a certain spot or corner, theres nothing much you can do to prevent this either, but good luck
u show him were it is then u see if he poops and pees on the right place if not u give the bunny a tap on the but and show him or her were to use the bathroom
hope i helped
I used a litter box for mine (thumper) :)
when he do his stuff in the right spot give him a treat :]
Hire a rabbit trainer or lock the rabbit in a box
beat it
How can I persuade my Mum to let me have a rabbit?
We have some hamsters but I'm going to high school in September so I won't be around - but I KNOW I can look after him/her properly! Any suggestions?How can I persuade my Mum to let me have a rabbit?
First, buy and read one or two books on the subject of raising rabbits. I like ';Raising Rabbits the Modern Way'; by Bob Bennett. That will give you the knowledge you need before getting a rabbit. Next, build a cage for it and set it up with a feeder and water bottle. Last, buy a bag of pelleted rabbit feed. When you have done these things it shouldn't be too hard to convince your parents that you're ready to care for a rabbit.How can I persuade my Mum to let me have a rabbit?
I suggest you don't question your mothers descision on the subject. If you do, you are just proving you are too immature to get another pet, and she is right.
Prove her wrong by being sensible about it. Insteadof trying to convince her, say:
'That's fine Mom, thanks anyway. Maybe we can get a rabbit when I'm older or you think I can handle it'
That will prove to her that you are mature, and then she will let you get a rabbit when she thinks everyone is ready.
Have patience and manners. And also respect for your parents at all times.
Think about it; If you had a rabbit but one day had to give it away, would you give it to this kid:
'Awwwww but I want the rabbit! Don't give that person the rabbit! OMG I can SOOOOO look after that rabbit! Why don't you give it to me? Awww you are so UNFAIR! I HATE YOU.'
Or this kid:
'I think I can look after that rabbit really well, and I would really love her! If you decide to give her to me soon I would be really happy and grateful - but it's your choice because I know you know whats best'
If your mum is anything like my mum, you can die the thought... You see, I waited many years til I had my own house to get my pet rabbit. Haha! Good luck with your mum!
First, buy and read one or two books on the subject of raising rabbits. I like ';Raising Rabbits the Modern Way'; by Bob Bennett. That will give you the knowledge you need before getting a rabbit. Next, build a cage for it and set it up with a feeder and water bottle. Last, buy a bag of pelleted rabbit feed. When you have done these things it shouldn't be too hard to convince your parents that you're ready to care for a rabbit.How can I persuade my Mum to let me have a rabbit?
I suggest you don't question your mothers descision on the subject. If you do, you are just proving you are too immature to get another pet, and she is right.
Prove her wrong by being sensible about it. Insteadof trying to convince her, say:
'That's fine Mom, thanks anyway. Maybe we can get a rabbit when I'm older or you think I can handle it'
That will prove to her that you are mature, and then she will let you get a rabbit when she thinks everyone is ready.
Have patience and manners. And also respect for your parents at all times.
Think about it; If you had a rabbit but one day had to give it away, would you give it to this kid:
'Awwwww but I want the rabbit! Don't give that person the rabbit! OMG I can SOOOOO look after that rabbit! Why don't you give it to me? Awww you are so UNFAIR! I HATE YOU.'
Or this kid:
'I think I can look after that rabbit really well, and I would really love her! If you decide to give her to me soon I would be really happy and grateful - but it's your choice because I know you know whats best'
If your mum is anything like my mum, you can die the thought... You see, I waited many years til I had my own house to get my pet rabbit. Haha! Good luck with your mum!
What is the best way to dry and preserve a fresh rabbit pelt/skin?
What are some easy steps to insure that the fresh rabbit skin/pelt/fur doesn't go bad? How should I dry and preserve the skin while at home? What should I use and how should I use it... Thanks for the details... JessiWhat is the best way to dry and preserve a fresh rabbit pelt/skin?
Well after it is skinned you need a cool and dry place for it to dry. Tack it down with it stretched out a little, otherwise it will shrink. Make sure you are using NON-iodized salt or the skin will turn a blueish color. Be very generous with some salt and make sure it gets good and dried out. It takes a while.
Then you need to get some tanning formula and tan the hide.What is the best way to dry and preserve a fresh rabbit pelt/skin?
Iodized salt will not turn the skin a blue colour at all.
Well after it is skinned you need a cool and dry place for it to dry. Tack it down with it stretched out a little, otherwise it will shrink. Make sure you are using NON-iodized salt or the skin will turn a blueish color. Be very generous with some salt and make sure it gets good and dried out. It takes a while.
Then you need to get some tanning formula and tan the hide.What is the best way to dry and preserve a fresh rabbit pelt/skin?
Iodized salt will not turn the skin a blue colour at all.
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I watch on a documentary thats said a rat and a rabbit can mate?
and that when they do, there offspring has a rabbits body with a rats head. does anybody know if there is a link to webpage so i can verify this.I watch on a documentary thats said a rat and a rabbit can mate?
They would be no website, because it is impossible.
Two different species are not able to have babies together.I watch on a documentary thats said a rat and a rabbit can mate?
Rabbits cannot mate with anything except another rabbit. So no, they cannot. Rabbits aren't even rodents, so they aren't even related to rats at all.
Things like horses and donkeys or lions and tigers can breed because their species are closely related and they share many similar genes. Though in the wild this would never happen.
Where did you watch this so called ';documentary';. Last time I check, different animals sperm is not compatible with other animals eggs. So no, a rat and rabbit can not make babies.
Kind Lady
Actually 2 different species can mate, like horses and donkeys but their offspring would be sterile (they can't have babies). But I'm pretty sure that rabbits and rats can't mate.
there is no website bcause you cant do that its like breeding a dog with a cat!
lol
Hope i helped
Katie
xxx
They can mate??? WOW I never knew that if they can that would look REALLY weird!!! lol
They would be no website, because it is impossible.
Two different species are not able to have babies together.I watch on a documentary thats said a rat and a rabbit can mate?
Rabbits cannot mate with anything except another rabbit. So no, they cannot. Rabbits aren't even rodents, so they aren't even related to rats at all.
Things like horses and donkeys or lions and tigers can breed because their species are closely related and they share many similar genes. Though in the wild this would never happen.
Where did you watch this so called ';documentary';. Last time I check, different animals sperm is not compatible with other animals eggs. So no, a rat and rabbit can not make babies.
Kind Lady
Actually 2 different species can mate, like horses and donkeys but their offspring would be sterile (they can't have babies). But I'm pretty sure that rabbits and rats can't mate.
there is no website bcause you cant do that its like breeding a dog with a cat!
lol
Hope i helped
Katie
xxx
They can mate??? WOW I never knew that if they can that would look REALLY weird!!! lol
How does that trick work, with like the guy pulling a rabbit out of a hat?
It seems real, but I want to know the secret.How does that trick work, with like the guy pulling a rabbit out of a hat?
The rabbit is already under the hat and the magician simply does it quickly so the rabbit doesn't stay on your headsunscreen protection
The rabbit is already under the hat and the magician simply does it quickly so the rabbit doesn't stay on your head
How do I remove the dome light from a 1984 VW Rabbit?
I am trying to replace the headliner in my Rabbit. All that holds the cardboard piece in is the dome light, but I can't get it off. How do I remove it without breaking it?How do I remove the dome light from a 1984 VW Rabbit?
did you try looking for a manual online?
call a dealership they can show you how it is held in place
did you try looking for a manual online?
call a dealership they can show you how it is held in place
Can a 1 month rabbit survive by its own?
I have a bunny rabbit that is being abandon by its mother. Its a 1 month old male. It cant drink by its own and needs assistance.Can a 1 month rabbit survive by its own?
it isnt the best situation but with a little help it should survive.
i adopted a less than 1 week old baby rabbit about a year ago!! everyone thought she would never survive but she did!!
my secret was brown bread (no crusts) soaked in milk in a saucer. they will drink the milk and suck on the bread also give it some baby rabbit mix if it feels like it.
if its not drinking much put some apple juice in its water bottle at about 1/3 topped up with water, this will make it more palatable for him.
warm up a hot water bottle so its warm but not hot to touch (if its too hot to hold on your face its too hot!) then wrap it in a old towel and put it in with the baby this will mimic its mothers body temp.
hope this helps xxCan a 1 month rabbit survive by its own?
Yes they are very independant.
no u should bring it to a vet
It can but watch it closley to make sure it doesn't seem to be getting sick.
no
I breed rabbits and we always wean our rabbits at 4 weeks old, so your probally gonna have to keep and eye on it and show it the food and water often, but it should be fine.
it isnt the best situation but with a little help it should survive.
i adopted a less than 1 week old baby rabbit about a year ago!! everyone thought she would never survive but she did!!
my secret was brown bread (no crusts) soaked in milk in a saucer. they will drink the milk and suck on the bread also give it some baby rabbit mix if it feels like it.
if its not drinking much put some apple juice in its water bottle at about 1/3 topped up with water, this will make it more palatable for him.
warm up a hot water bottle so its warm but not hot to touch (if its too hot to hold on your face its too hot!) then wrap it in a old towel and put it in with the baby this will mimic its mothers body temp.
hope this helps xxCan a 1 month rabbit survive by its own?
Yes they are very independant.
no u should bring it to a vet
It can but watch it closley to make sure it doesn't seem to be getting sick.
no
I breed rabbits and we always wean our rabbits at 4 weeks old, so your probally gonna have to keep and eye on it and show it the food and water often, but it should be fine.
How many channels can rabbit ears get?
I just moved to Carlsbad, CA and don't want to pay a lot for cable tv. My apartment complex has limited options, none of which I am happy with. I'd like to try rabbit ears or a small antenna but I'm not sure how many channels I will actually get or how clear they will be. I do have one unit above me but live high on a hill. Anyone have a guess? Anyone live in the area and have experience with this?How many channels can rabbit ears get?
if you don't have a digital tv make sure you have a box and you should be fine but thoose boxes are ****.How many channels can rabbit ears get?
If you have an old analog TV, you won't get any signal without a digital converter box. This site ranks some:
http://www.digitalconverterboxreviews.co鈥?/a>
With rabbit ears and a digital converter box, the signals you get depend on your location and the signal strength of the local TV stations. Sorry that's a vague answer, but it's a fact. Most likely, you will be able to pick up your major affiliates -- NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox -- as those tend to have the strongest antennae.
Don't spend a lot on a pair of rabbit ears. The old pair you have should be fine; if it's not, you can go to Radio Shack and pick up any TV antenna there. Don't pay over $25 (and you can probably get by with $10-15).
5 channels i live in cali and trust me TV sucks with no money I cry every time i turn on the tv for a year now and have learned to use hulu
http://www.hulu.com
to catch up on all my tv shows i used to watch on cable man it sucks
you can also get mp3 rocket and they play mtv on there also its the cheap way to go when you dont have money
http://download.cnet.com/MP3-Rocket/3000鈥?/a>
rabbit ears are limited but RCA makes an electric set that plugs in the wall. It has 45db of power. I used these for quite some time and if you are within 35-45 miles of the TV transmitting tower they work very well.
As for how many channels you will get that depends on how many stations are close by.
You can buy these antennas at Wal-mart for about 29.00
Though I don't live in that region, with my personal experiences, I get about 12 channels which include a couple multi-lingual channels, NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, UPS, PBS, CW...etc...
None. The US Government switched to Digital, you will need a converter box.
My guess is that rabbit ears won't pull in much. Find out what your neighbors' reception is like.
if you don't have a digital tv make sure you have a box and you should be fine but thoose boxes are ****.How many channels can rabbit ears get?
If you have an old analog TV, you won't get any signal without a digital converter box. This site ranks some:
http://www.digitalconverterboxreviews.co鈥?/a>
With rabbit ears and a digital converter box, the signals you get depend on your location and the signal strength of the local TV stations. Sorry that's a vague answer, but it's a fact. Most likely, you will be able to pick up your major affiliates -- NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox -- as those tend to have the strongest antennae.
Don't spend a lot on a pair of rabbit ears. The old pair you have should be fine; if it's not, you can go to Radio Shack and pick up any TV antenna there. Don't pay over $25 (and you can probably get by with $10-15).
5 channels i live in cali and trust me TV sucks with no money I cry every time i turn on the tv for a year now and have learned to use hulu
http://www.hulu.com
to catch up on all my tv shows i used to watch on cable man it sucks
you can also get mp3 rocket and they play mtv on there also its the cheap way to go when you dont have money
http://download.cnet.com/MP3-Rocket/3000鈥?/a>
rabbit ears are limited but RCA makes an electric set that plugs in the wall. It has 45db of power. I used these for quite some time and if you are within 35-45 miles of the TV transmitting tower they work very well.
As for how many channels you will get that depends on how many stations are close by.
You can buy these antennas at Wal-mart for about 29.00
Though I don't live in that region, with my personal experiences, I get about 12 channels which include a couple multi-lingual channels, NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, UPS, PBS, CW...etc...
None. The US Government switched to Digital, you will need a converter box.
My guess is that rabbit ears won't pull in much. Find out what your neighbors' reception is like.
How big should a rabbit cage be?
For a jersey wooly and her litter? I have a cage it is 1 foot 10 inches in width and 2 feet 8 inches in length it has a shelve too. Would than be big enough?How big should a rabbit cage be?
Um, what do you mean by litter? Haha. If you mean litter BOX than:
It's generally recommended that the cage be 2 by 4 feet minimum. This allows them to stretch out their full length when they lay down. She will need LOTS of out-of-cage exercise time, though. A larger cage would be better.
If you mean litter of babies then:
I would say that the same standard (a 2' x 4' cage) should be enough for a litter of babies; you will have to upgrade when they start getting bigger so they all have room.
As an additional note, you need to get your female rabbit spayed once the babies are weaned. Having a litter puts her at a higher risk of ovarian/uterine cancer, and spaying her will completely get rid of the possibility of cancer when she gets older. In addition, you do not want to contribute any more to the rabbit overpopulation problem.
Um, what do you mean by litter? Haha. If you mean litter BOX than:
It's generally recommended that the cage be 2 by 4 feet minimum. This allows them to stretch out their full length when they lay down. She will need LOTS of out-of-cage exercise time, though. A larger cage would be better.
If you mean litter of babies then:
I would say that the same standard (a 2' x 4' cage) should be enough for a litter of babies; you will have to upgrade when they start getting bigger so they all have room.
As an additional note, you need to get your female rabbit spayed once the babies are weaned. Having a litter puts her at a higher risk of ovarian/uterine cancer, and spaying her will completely get rid of the possibility of cancer when she gets older. In addition, you do not want to contribute any more to the rabbit overpopulation problem.
How to train a rabbit to pee and poop at the right place?
i hope to train my little rabbit to pee and poop out of his pillow.
and train him to pee and poop at the right place when i let him out for his own activities... Anyone can help me???How to train a rabbit to pee and poop at the right place?
Rabbits instinctively establish a certain area of their burrow (or your house) as their bathroom. I read that the easiest method to train a young rabbit is to first let it choose its bathroom. Once you find the droppings or pee, put the litter box in that area. Your rabbit will continue to do its business in the litter box.
Once your rabbit is trained, you can relocate the litter box, and the rabbit will understand.How to train a rabbit to pee and poop at the right place?
My rabbit pees in her food dish all the time... No matter where I place it. She pushes it to one of 2 corners ans does her business lol she has no shame
Try using a litter box. To train the animal to use it, you should look at the bottom of the cage. You will notice that the animal tends to go in one particular area more then any other. Place the box/pan there (along with recycled kitty litter, rabbits might try and eat it and you want to use stuff like ';Yesterday's News'; that won't harm them)
After a while you might see them go in the box, or maybe move it away from that corner. Just keep being persistent and tie to box in if you have to. Rabbits are creatures of habit and with get into a certain groove when given the time.
If you let the rabbit out of the cage after being trained, a lot of time the rabbit will just hope back into the cage and go in the box since it won;t feel comfortable going anywhere else.
And remember, be patient!
bunny will usually choose a spot to pee. So use that as a place where it pees.If it pees any old how, then when ever it pees show it to the palce what it should pee,scoop the pee to where is is suppose to be and award it if it has done it correctly. You can also go to the pet shop to buy a kit that consist of toilet and some substances where the bunny smells it and wuld know where to pee n poo.
( the above methods i have suggested are for pee n poos they worked for my bunny when he was 3 months old)
Place a rabbit friendly litter tray in the corner he uses as a toilet put timothy hay in it, your rabbit will sit in the tray, eat the hay at the front of it and use the back of it as a bath room
also just till he gets use to the tray sweep up any droppings and put them in the back of the tray he will soon know were the bath room is, worked for my rabbit and me
Hi! great choice of getting a bunny for a pet, i love htem :)
for my bunny what I did was simply get a tray and put in feline pine (which is a great litter that doesn't smell or keep the urine smell in teh air) then placed hay inside the tray as well. What this does is try to show the bunny they can eat and pee and poo in one spot. Your bunny will natrually pick one ';corner'; to do their duties, once you find out which one that is, place the hay/food inside the tray. this should work and probably will, best of luck to you!
Rabbits can be litter trained. Use Yesterday's News or some other non-clay, non-clumping, unscented litter as they do chew it.
Rabbits are a one-stop-shopping animal: They like to poop and eat at the same time. Put a box about 1 inch high and about a foot square in a corner with a layer of litter in it. Put some of its hay or high value treats in the box as well.
If you can put some newspaper that has already been soiled in the litter pan too, that can help as well. They like to be clean and it will help them to figure it out. Patience and consistancy.
um it dosent work this is not a dog.i had a rabbit 4 almost 2 years mine picks a spot where is poops and pees and thats how it is.not matter what i tried it will always do it on the same spot. get him a big cage and put him in there the once in a while take him out on the yard.
Get a big dish drying rack with a bottom ( as a pee tray) and place your rabbit's food bowl into it. Rabbits pee and poo as they eat so they will not soil other places if it eats in the dish rack.
i highly doubt this is possible, rabbits arent exactly trainable, they also tend to pee and poop where they want and can often do their business in a certain spot or corner, theres nothing much you can do to prevent this either, but good luck
u show him were it is then u see if he poops and pees on the right place if not u give the bunny a tap on the but and show him or her were to use the bathroom
hope i helped
I used a litter box for mine (thumper) :)
when he do his stuff in the right spot give him a treat :]
Hire a rabbit trainer or lock the rabbit in a box
beat it
and train him to pee and poop at the right place when i let him out for his own activities... Anyone can help me???How to train a rabbit to pee and poop at the right place?
Rabbits instinctively establish a certain area of their burrow (or your house) as their bathroom. I read that the easiest method to train a young rabbit is to first let it choose its bathroom. Once you find the droppings or pee, put the litter box in that area. Your rabbit will continue to do its business in the litter box.
Once your rabbit is trained, you can relocate the litter box, and the rabbit will understand.How to train a rabbit to pee and poop at the right place?
My rabbit pees in her food dish all the time... No matter where I place it. She pushes it to one of 2 corners ans does her business lol she has no shame
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Try using a litter box. To train the animal to use it, you should look at the bottom of the cage. You will notice that the animal tends to go in one particular area more then any other. Place the box/pan there (along with recycled kitty litter, rabbits might try and eat it and you want to use stuff like ';Yesterday's News'; that won't harm them)
After a while you might see them go in the box, or maybe move it away from that corner. Just keep being persistent and tie to box in if you have to. Rabbits are creatures of habit and with get into a certain groove when given the time.
If you let the rabbit out of the cage after being trained, a lot of time the rabbit will just hope back into the cage and go in the box since it won;t feel comfortable going anywhere else.
And remember, be patient!
bunny will usually choose a spot to pee. So use that as a place where it pees.If it pees any old how, then when ever it pees show it to the palce what it should pee,scoop the pee to where is is suppose to be and award it if it has done it correctly. You can also go to the pet shop to buy a kit that consist of toilet and some substances where the bunny smells it and wuld know where to pee n poo.
( the above methods i have suggested are for pee n poos they worked for my bunny when he was 3 months old)
Place a rabbit friendly litter tray in the corner he uses as a toilet put timothy hay in it, your rabbit will sit in the tray, eat the hay at the front of it and use the back of it as a bath room
also just till he gets use to the tray sweep up any droppings and put them in the back of the tray he will soon know were the bath room is, worked for my rabbit and me
Hi! great choice of getting a bunny for a pet, i love htem :)
for my bunny what I did was simply get a tray and put in feline pine (which is a great litter that doesn't smell or keep the urine smell in teh air) then placed hay inside the tray as well. What this does is try to show the bunny they can eat and pee and poo in one spot. Your bunny will natrually pick one ';corner'; to do their duties, once you find out which one that is, place the hay/food inside the tray. this should work and probably will, best of luck to you!
Rabbits can be litter trained. Use Yesterday's News or some other non-clay, non-clumping, unscented litter as they do chew it.
Rabbits are a one-stop-shopping animal: They like to poop and eat at the same time. Put a box about 1 inch high and about a foot square in a corner with a layer of litter in it. Put some of its hay or high value treats in the box as well.
If you can put some newspaper that has already been soiled in the litter pan too, that can help as well. They like to be clean and it will help them to figure it out. Patience and consistancy.
um it dosent work this is not a dog.i had a rabbit 4 almost 2 years mine picks a spot where is poops and pees and thats how it is.not matter what i tried it will always do it on the same spot. get him a big cage and put him in there the once in a while take him out on the yard.
Get a big dish drying rack with a bottom ( as a pee tray) and place your rabbit's food bowl into it. Rabbits pee and poo as they eat so they will not soil other places if it eats in the dish rack.
i highly doubt this is possible, rabbits arent exactly trainable, they also tend to pee and poop where they want and can often do their business in a certain spot or corner, theres nothing much you can do to prevent this either, but good luck
u show him were it is then u see if he poops and pees on the right place if not u give the bunny a tap on the but and show him or her were to use the bathroom
hope i helped
I used a litter box for mine (thumper) :)
when he do his stuff in the right spot give him a treat :]
Hire a rabbit trainer or lock the rabbit in a box
beat it
How can I persuade my Mum to let me have a rabbit?
We have some hamsters but I'm going to high school in September so I won't be around - but I KNOW I can look after him/her properly! Any suggestions?How can I persuade my Mum to let me have a rabbit?
First, buy and read one or two books on the subject of raising rabbits. I like ';Raising Rabbits the Modern Way'; by Bob Bennett. That will give you the knowledge you need before getting a rabbit. Next, build a cage for it and set it up with a feeder and water bottle. Last, buy a bag of pelleted rabbit feed. When you have done these things it shouldn't be too hard to convince your parents that you're ready to care for a rabbit.How can I persuade my Mum to let me have a rabbit?
I suggest you don't question your mothers descision on the subject. If you do, you are just proving you are too immature to get another pet, and she is right.
Prove her wrong by being sensible about it. Insteadof trying to convince her, say:
'That's fine Mom, thanks anyway. Maybe we can get a rabbit when I'm older or you think I can handle it'
That will prove to her that you are mature, and then she will let you get a rabbit when she thinks everyone is ready.
Have patience and manners. And also respect for your parents at all times.
Think about it; If you had a rabbit but one day had to give it away, would you give it to this kid:
'Awwwww but I want the rabbit! Don't give that person the rabbit! OMG I can SOOOOO look after that rabbit! Why don't you give it to me? Awww you are so UNFAIR! I HATE YOU.'
Or this kid:
'I think I can look after that rabbit really well, and I would really love her! If you decide to give her to me soon I would be really happy and grateful - but it's your choice because I know you know whats best'
If your mum is anything like my mum, you can die the thought... You see, I waited many years til I had my own house to get my pet rabbit. Haha! Good luck with your mum!sunscreen protection
First, buy and read one or two books on the subject of raising rabbits. I like ';Raising Rabbits the Modern Way'; by Bob Bennett. That will give you the knowledge you need before getting a rabbit. Next, build a cage for it and set it up with a feeder and water bottle. Last, buy a bag of pelleted rabbit feed. When you have done these things it shouldn't be too hard to convince your parents that you're ready to care for a rabbit.How can I persuade my Mum to let me have a rabbit?
I suggest you don't question your mothers descision on the subject. If you do, you are just proving you are too immature to get another pet, and she is right.
Prove her wrong by being sensible about it. Insteadof trying to convince her, say:
'That's fine Mom, thanks anyway. Maybe we can get a rabbit when I'm older or you think I can handle it'
That will prove to her that you are mature, and then she will let you get a rabbit when she thinks everyone is ready.
Have patience and manners. And also respect for your parents at all times.
Think about it; If you had a rabbit but one day had to give it away, would you give it to this kid:
'Awwwww but I want the rabbit! Don't give that person the rabbit! OMG I can SOOOOO look after that rabbit! Why don't you give it to me? Awww you are so UNFAIR! I HATE YOU.'
Or this kid:
'I think I can look after that rabbit really well, and I would really love her! If you decide to give her to me soon I would be really happy and grateful - but it's your choice because I know you know whats best'
If your mum is anything like my mum, you can die the thought... You see, I waited many years til I had my own house to get my pet rabbit. Haha! Good luck with your mum!
Is goat meat and rabbit meat good for you?
We have a store where I live is now selling goat and rabbit meat now is it good for you?Is goat meat and rabbit meat good for you?
I had goat meat in the UK, Wales and it was OK but rabbit is better in my opinion
I had goat meat in the UK, Wales and it was OK but rabbit is better in my opinion
My 5 year old rabbit has started laying down today which he never does and he is shaking from time to time?
He is always been healthy without any problems. His eyes are clear, and his ears are up. I do not know if he ate something he wasnt supposed to or ?? any ideas would help.My 5 year old rabbit has started laying down today which he never does and he is shaking from time to time?
I actaully have 4 rabbits myself and one of them is very very ill and is in the hopital. The symtoms you said are exactly like my rabbits. I would go ASAP to the vet. are an animale hospital near you. I really hope he will be alright soon. :)My 5 year old rabbit has started laying down today which he never does and he is shaking from time to time?
He needs to go to the vet ASAP. Call and schedule an appointment for today.
get him to a vet, asap, the shaking is not a good sign. Good Luck.
I had a rabbit that did the same thing. He was having small seizures. Please take your bunny to the vet ASAP!
I actaully have 4 rabbits myself and one of them is very very ill and is in the hopital. The symtoms you said are exactly like my rabbits. I would go ASAP to the vet. are an animale hospital near you. I really hope he will be alright soon. :)My 5 year old rabbit has started laying down today which he never does and he is shaking from time to time?
He needs to go to the vet ASAP. Call and schedule an appointment for today.
get him to a vet, asap, the shaking is not a good sign. Good Luck.
I had a rabbit that did the same thing. He was having small seizures. Please take your bunny to the vet ASAP!
How does that trick work, with like the guy pulling a rabbit out of a hat?
It seems real, but I want to know the secret.How does that trick work, with like the guy pulling a rabbit out of a hat?
The rabbit is already under the hat and the magician simply does it quickly so the rabbit doesn't stay on your head
The rabbit is already under the hat and the magician simply does it quickly so the rabbit doesn't stay on your head
What is the best way to dry and preserve a fresh rabbit pelt/skin?
What are some easy steps to insure that the fresh rabbit skin/pelt/fur doesn't go bad? How should I dry and preserve the skin while at home? What should I use and how should I use it... Thanks for the details... JessiWhat is the best way to dry and preserve a fresh rabbit pelt/skin?
Well after it is skinned you need a cool and dry place for it to dry. Tack it down with it stretched out a little, otherwise it will shrink. Make sure you are using NON-iodized salt or the skin will turn a blueish color. Be very generous with some salt and make sure it gets good and dried out. It takes a while.
Then you need to get some tanning formula and tan the hide.What is the best way to dry and preserve a fresh rabbit pelt/skin?
Iodized salt will not turn the skin a blue colour at all.
Well after it is skinned you need a cool and dry place for it to dry. Tack it down with it stretched out a little, otherwise it will shrink. Make sure you are using NON-iodized salt or the skin will turn a blueish color. Be very generous with some salt and make sure it gets good and dried out. It takes a while.
Then you need to get some tanning formula and tan the hide.What is the best way to dry and preserve a fresh rabbit pelt/skin?
Iodized salt will not turn the skin a blue colour at all.
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I watch on a documentary thats said a rat and a rabbit can mate?
and that when they do, there offspring has a rabbits body with a rats head. does anybody know if there is a link to webpage so i can verify this.I watch on a documentary thats said a rat and a rabbit can mate?
They would be no website, because it is impossible.
Two different species are not able to have babies together.I watch on a documentary thats said a rat and a rabbit can mate?
Rabbits cannot mate with anything except another rabbit. So no, they cannot. Rabbits aren't even rodents, so they aren't even related to rats at all.
Things like horses and donkeys or lions and tigers can breed because their species are closely related and they share many similar genes. Though in the wild this would never happen.
Where did you watch this so called ';documentary';. Last time I check, different animals sperm is not compatible with other animals eggs. So no, a rat and rabbit can not make babies.
Kind Lady
Actually 2 different species can mate, like horses and donkeys but their offspring would be sterile (they can't have babies). But I'm pretty sure that rabbits and rats can't mate.
there is no website bcause you cant do that its like breeding a dog with a cat!
lol
Hope i helped
Katie
xxx
They can mate??? WOW I never knew that if they can that would look REALLY weird!!! lol
They would be no website, because it is impossible.
Two different species are not able to have babies together.I watch on a documentary thats said a rat and a rabbit can mate?
Rabbits cannot mate with anything except another rabbit. So no, they cannot. Rabbits aren't even rodents, so they aren't even related to rats at all.
Things like horses and donkeys or lions and tigers can breed because their species are closely related and they share many similar genes. Though in the wild this would never happen.
Where did you watch this so called ';documentary';. Last time I check, different animals sperm is not compatible with other animals eggs. So no, a rat and rabbit can not make babies.
Kind Lady
Actually 2 different species can mate, like horses and donkeys but their offspring would be sterile (they can't have babies). But I'm pretty sure that rabbits and rats can't mate.
there is no website bcause you cant do that its like breeding a dog with a cat!
lol
Hope i helped
Katie
xxx
They can mate??? WOW I never knew that if they can that would look REALLY weird!!! lol
How do I remove the dome light from a 1984 VW Rabbit?
I am trying to replace the headliner in my Rabbit. All that holds the cardboard piece in is the dome light, but I can't get it off. How do I remove it without breaking it?How do I remove the dome light from a 1984 VW Rabbit?
did you try looking for a manual online?
call a dealership they can show you how it is held in placesunscreen protection
did you try looking for a manual online?
call a dealership they can show you how it is held in place
How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
i want him to pee in his litter box instead of underneath his water bottle for obvious reasons.
He's neutered (for about 3 years now)
He's (5 years old)
He's a dutch bunny
he's the only rabbit i have
and the only medication he's on is his ear medicine
he'll poop in his litter box but he won't pee in it.
any tips or solutions?How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
get something with the urine smell on it and put it in the litter box then every so often put him back there until he tinkles there. If you keep reinforcing the area as the potty area he will eventually get it.How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
feed him lots of water than put him in the litter box dont let him out till he uses it afterwards let him out give him a peice of fruit
He's neutered (for about 3 years now)
He's (5 years old)
He's a dutch bunny
he's the only rabbit i have
and the only medication he's on is his ear medicine
he'll poop in his litter box but he won't pee in it.
any tips or solutions?How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
get something with the urine smell on it and put it in the litter box then every so often put him back there until he tinkles there. If you keep reinforcing the area as the potty area he will eventually get it.How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
feed him lots of water than put him in the litter box dont let him out till he uses it afterwards let him out give him a peice of fruit
Are there any good rabbit vets in Philadelphia?
I am looking to get my male rabbit neutered, but I can't find a rabbit-savvy vet in the Philadelphia area. I was told to look into UPenn vet hospital, but I cannot find any information about them performing neuter/spays on rabbits. Are there any other rabbit vets in Philadelphia, and if you have used one yourself, can you please give me a short review?Are there any good rabbit vets in Philadelphia?
UPenn would be an excellent choice. They are a very highly regarded veterinary hospital and have exotics veterinarians on staff as well as the latest in equipment. They do perform spays and neuters on rabbits. http://www.vet.upenn.edu/RyanHospital/Sp鈥?/a>
For additional recommendations, see this link:
http://www.rabbit.org/chapters/se-pennsy鈥?/a>
UPenn would be an excellent choice. They are a very highly regarded veterinary hospital and have exotics veterinarians on staff as well as the latest in equipment. They do perform spays and neuters on rabbits. http://www.vet.upenn.edu/RyanHospital/Sp鈥?/a>
For additional recommendations, see this link:
http://www.rabbit.org/chapters/se-pennsy鈥?/a>
How much would a rabbit hutch be high up and cosy?
Ok i want to get a rabbit my mom wont let me keep it inside so i want to get a hutch.
how much would a rabbit hutch that's high up(so no foxes can get it)
and cosy.How much would a rabbit hutch be high up and cosy?
Ive got some unfortunate news for you- foxes are very agile- and they can jump!
We used to have one visit our garden and sit on the guinea pig cage- the guinea pig had no idea the fox was a danger and used to sit underneath the fox, looking up at him and wheeking to him.
Steer clear of those flimsy cages that you can get from the pet stores...
The ones that look like this, or similar to this:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2-Storey-Guinea-P鈥?/a>
They will not last the life of your rabbit, they are not large enough, to wood rots, etc, etc- and eventually pieces will fall off and a fox might be able to get in.
I have found some really good, sturdy off the ground hutches- I have found them in larger chain pet stores- they will set you back around $200 but it is well worth it because they are quality!
Much thicker wood, so it wont rot and fall apart, for starters- and they are twice the size of the others.
Alternatively, you might want to consider either making one yourself, or getting a friend to make one for you to cut down on expenses.
A fox wont be able to get in if the cage is secure, and if you cover your rabbit up at night- he shouldnt even know that there is a fox around!How much would a rabbit hutch be high up and cosy?
I suggest convincing your mom to keep it inside since there are foxes. If you keep it in one room and clean it regularly, it won't smell. Also, you could bunny-proof the room.
I personally like this hutch (but you have to buy the run separately): http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js鈥?/a>
Here's some more:
http://www.petsmart.com/family/index.jsp鈥?/a>
i agree with KH foxes are small sly animals... if its out side they will be deturmined to get it...no cage is really safe from preditors like that sorry.. wish i could help more =]
how much would a rabbit hutch that's high up(so no foxes can get it)
and cosy.How much would a rabbit hutch be high up and cosy?
Ive got some unfortunate news for you- foxes are very agile- and they can jump!
We used to have one visit our garden and sit on the guinea pig cage- the guinea pig had no idea the fox was a danger and used to sit underneath the fox, looking up at him and wheeking to him.
Steer clear of those flimsy cages that you can get from the pet stores...
The ones that look like this, or similar to this:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2-Storey-Guinea-P鈥?/a>
They will not last the life of your rabbit, they are not large enough, to wood rots, etc, etc- and eventually pieces will fall off and a fox might be able to get in.
I have found some really good, sturdy off the ground hutches- I have found them in larger chain pet stores- they will set you back around $200 but it is well worth it because they are quality!
Much thicker wood, so it wont rot and fall apart, for starters- and they are twice the size of the others.
Alternatively, you might want to consider either making one yourself, or getting a friend to make one for you to cut down on expenses.
A fox wont be able to get in if the cage is secure, and if you cover your rabbit up at night- he shouldnt even know that there is a fox around!How much would a rabbit hutch be high up and cosy?
I suggest convincing your mom to keep it inside since there are foxes. If you keep it in one room and clean it regularly, it won't smell. Also, you could bunny-proof the room.
I personally like this hutch (but you have to buy the run separately): http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js鈥?/a>
Here's some more:
http://www.petsmart.com/family/index.jsp鈥?/a>
i agree with KH foxes are small sly animals... if its out side they will be deturmined to get it...no cage is really safe from preditors like that sorry.. wish i could help more =]
How big of a nesting box should i make for my rabbit?
for when she has babies?
it can't be too big but it needs to be big enough for my bunny and her babies.
she is a bit bigger than a mini lop.How big of a nesting box should i make for my rabbit?
It needs to be about a foot in length, and half a foot in height towards the back and only 3 or 4 inches high in the front. Make a small area of covering on the top so she can jump up and get away from the babies. (believe me she will enjoy this) Make sure it has a small wall in the front to hold in the kits. If you do not do this they will fall out and it will result in death. It is much easier to buy a metal one from your local feed store. Then place peg board on the bottom.
it can't be too big but it needs to be big enough for my bunny and her babies.
she is a bit bigger than a mini lop.How big of a nesting box should i make for my rabbit?
It needs to be about a foot in length, and half a foot in height towards the back and only 3 or 4 inches high in the front. Make a small area of covering on the top so she can jump up and get away from the babies. (believe me she will enjoy this) Make sure it has a small wall in the front to hold in the kits. If you do not do this they will fall out and it will result in death. It is much easier to buy a metal one from your local feed store. Then place peg board on the bottom.
How do I make a Haggis trap out of boards, a rabbit cage, some wire, and odds and ends?
I want to keep one as a pet. I hope I can feed it cat food or something like that.How do I make a Haggis trap out of boards, a rabbit cage, some wire, and odds and ends?
Sorry but Bob is pulling your leg!
A bird indeed! Humph!
That's like saying a wombat is a bird. Wombats, and the haggis, are both very real and the fact that they have funny sounding names has nothing to do with it.
I find that olive oil oatcakes are best for baiting traps as the haggis do not eat animal fats. Thus I do not advise cat food as a diet.
As to the trap, it is best to put it outside the haggis burrow.
I should however advise you that as the haggis is a protected animal it is a criminal offence to trap or interfere with them.How do I make a Haggis trap out of boards, a rabbit cage, some wire, and odds and ends?
I would make it in much the same way as a leprechaun trap, but you won't need the rice or the flute.
Get your rabbit cage and prop it up on the wire. Stick the end of the wire into a haggis treat - you can either get specialist ones from a pet shop or make your own (they love anything deep fried, especially cheese).
It's worth deciding at this stage whether you want a girl or boy haggis. I'm not sure where Bob gets his info, but my family have been taming and breeding haggis for 40 years and as any breeder will tell you, they have 2 legs: the female has a shorter one on the left, the male on the right (hence the term ';haggis-bumping'; as a euphemism for sex).
The haggis will have to circle the treat to get it and will automatically settle under the trap to rest the shorter leg. Once the treat is finished, it should spring the trap and leave the haggis trapped inside.
Remember to leave some whisky in a bowl in the corner or your haggis may get dehydrated and combust.
Good luck with the trapping and with your new pet. I've got 3 breeding pairs of my own and I couldn't ask for more loving or affectionate pets.
A haggis is a small animal native to Scotland. Well when I say animal, actually it's a bird with vestigial wings - like the ostrich. Because the habitat of the haggis in exclusively mountainous, and because it is always found on the sides of Scottish mountains, it has evolved a rather strange gait. The poor thing has only three legs, and each leg is a different length - the result of this is that when hunting haggis, you must get them on to a flat plain - then they are very easy to catch - they can only run round in circles.
After catching your haggis, and dispatching it in time honoured fashion, it is cooked in boiling water for a period of time, then served with tatties and neeps (and before you ask, that's potatoes and turnips).
The haggis is considered a great delicacy in Scotland, and as many of your compatriots will tell you, it tastes great - many visitors from the US have been known to ask for second helpings of haggis!
The noise haggis make during the mating season gave rise to that other great Scottish invention, the bagpipes.
Many other countries have tried to establish breeding colonies of haggis, but to no avail - it's something about the air and water in Scotland, which once the haggis is removed from that environment, they just pine away.
A little known fact about the haggis is its aquatic ability - you would think that with three legs of differing lengths, the poor wee beastie wouldn't be very good at swimming, but as some of the Scottish hillsides have rather spectacular lakes on them, over the years, the haggis has learned to swim very well. When in water, it uses its vestigial wings to propel itself forward, and this it can do at a very reasonable speed.
Haggis are by nature very playful creatures, and when swimming, very often swim in a group - a bit like ducks - where the mother will swim ahead, and the youngsters follow in a line abreast. This is a very interesting phenomenon to watch, as it looks something like this :
__---
/ /
/ /
/-\ /-\ /-\ /-\ / /
The long neck of the mother keeping a watchful eye for predators.
This does however confuse some people, who, not knowing about the haggis, can confuse it with the other great indigenous Scottish inhabitant, the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie as she's affectionately known, who looks more like this :
__---
/ /
/ /
\\ /-\ /-\ /-\ /-\ / /
From a distance, I'm sure you'll agree, the tourist can easily mistake a family of haggis out for their daily swim, as Nessie, this of course gives rise to many more false sightings, but is inherently very good for the tourist industry in Scotland.
The largest known recorded haggis (caught in 1893 by a crofter at the base of Ben Lomond), weighed 25 tons.
In the water, haggis have been known to reach speeds of up to 35 knots, and therfore coupled with their amazing agility in this environment, are extremely difficult to catch, however, if the hunter can predict where the haggis will land, a good tip is to wait in hiding on the shore, beacuse when they come out of the water, they will inevitably run round in circles to dry themselves off.
This process, especially with the larger haggis, gives rise to another phenomenon - circular indentations in the ground, and again, these have been mistaken by tourists as the landing sites of UFOs.
I hope this clears up some of the misconceptions about the Haggis, that rare and very beautiful beastie of the Scottish Highlands (and very tasty too).
I have included here as much factual material as possible, although there are many gaps in this subject, and some of the information has to be mere speculation.
No-one has as yet been able to ascertain the sex of captured Haggis, and partially because of this, scientists assume the haggis is hermophroditic.
This may also be a product of evolution, and does explain the logistic problems of bringing two haggis together - after all, sure footed though the beast is, if two were to mate on a Scottish hillside, it is a long fall down, and a slip at the wrong time may very well result in a reduction by two of the total haggis population.
What is known about Haggis breeding is that, several days prior to giving birth, the Haggis make a droning sound - very much like a beginner playing the bagpipes for the first time - giving rise to the speculation that the bagpipes were indeed invented in Scotland, simply to lure unsuspecting haggis into a trap. At the onset of this noise, all other wildlife for a five mile radius can be seen exiting the area at an extremely high rate of knots (wouldn't you if your neighbour had just started to play the bagpipes?). The second purpose of the noise seems to be to attract other Haggis to the scene, in order to lend help with the birth. This also gives rise to the assumption that Haggis are tone deaf.
Haggis normally give birth to two or more young Haggis, or ';wee yins';, as they are called in Scotland, and from birth, their eyes are open, and they are immediately able to run around in circles, just like their parent.
The wee yins are fiercely independant, and it is only a matter of weeks before they leave the parent, and go off foraging for food on their own, although it is perhaps a two or three year period before they are themselves mature enough to give birth.
Most Haggis hunters will leave the wee yins, due simply to their size, but when attacked by other predators, they are still able to emit the bagpipe like sound, which again has the effect of very quickly clearing the surrounding area of all predators, and attracting other Haggis to the scene. This results in a very low infant mortality rate, with most wee yins actually making it to adulthood.
The lifespan of the Haggis is again an unknown quantity, but from taggings done in the Victorian era, we know that some haggis live for well over 100 years.
Information provided by john@wilsonjo.demon.co.uk
you can use an old dustbin . just turn it on its side and put a photo of Stonehenge - and one of Nessie at the back...they will crawl in after dark
A Standard fishing rod with a cockaleekie bait does the trick for me.
I'm not sure how to make the trap, but when you figure it out you should bait it with oatcakes. They love them.
Sorry but Bob is pulling your leg!
A bird indeed! Humph!
That's like saying a wombat is a bird. Wombats, and the haggis, are both very real and the fact that they have funny sounding names has nothing to do with it.
I find that olive oil oatcakes are best for baiting traps as the haggis do not eat animal fats. Thus I do not advise cat food as a diet.
As to the trap, it is best to put it outside the haggis burrow.
I should however advise you that as the haggis is a protected animal it is a criminal offence to trap or interfere with them.How do I make a Haggis trap out of boards, a rabbit cage, some wire, and odds and ends?
I would make it in much the same way as a leprechaun trap, but you won't need the rice or the flute.
Get your rabbit cage and prop it up on the wire. Stick the end of the wire into a haggis treat - you can either get specialist ones from a pet shop or make your own (they love anything deep fried, especially cheese).
It's worth deciding at this stage whether you want a girl or boy haggis. I'm not sure where Bob gets his info, but my family have been taming and breeding haggis for 40 years and as any breeder will tell you, they have 2 legs: the female has a shorter one on the left, the male on the right (hence the term ';haggis-bumping'; as a euphemism for sex).
The haggis will have to circle the treat to get it and will automatically settle under the trap to rest the shorter leg. Once the treat is finished, it should spring the trap and leave the haggis trapped inside.
Remember to leave some whisky in a bowl in the corner or your haggis may get dehydrated and combust.
Good luck with the trapping and with your new pet. I've got 3 breeding pairs of my own and I couldn't ask for more loving or affectionate pets.
A haggis is a small animal native to Scotland. Well when I say animal, actually it's a bird with vestigial wings - like the ostrich. Because the habitat of the haggis in exclusively mountainous, and because it is always found on the sides of Scottish mountains, it has evolved a rather strange gait. The poor thing has only three legs, and each leg is a different length - the result of this is that when hunting haggis, you must get them on to a flat plain - then they are very easy to catch - they can only run round in circles.
After catching your haggis, and dispatching it in time honoured fashion, it is cooked in boiling water for a period of time, then served with tatties and neeps (and before you ask, that's potatoes and turnips).
The haggis is considered a great delicacy in Scotland, and as many of your compatriots will tell you, it tastes great - many visitors from the US have been known to ask for second helpings of haggis!
The noise haggis make during the mating season gave rise to that other great Scottish invention, the bagpipes.
Many other countries have tried to establish breeding colonies of haggis, but to no avail - it's something about the air and water in Scotland, which once the haggis is removed from that environment, they just pine away.
A little known fact about the haggis is its aquatic ability - you would think that with three legs of differing lengths, the poor wee beastie wouldn't be very good at swimming, but as some of the Scottish hillsides have rather spectacular lakes on them, over the years, the haggis has learned to swim very well. When in water, it uses its vestigial wings to propel itself forward, and this it can do at a very reasonable speed.
Haggis are by nature very playful creatures, and when swimming, very often swim in a group - a bit like ducks - where the mother will swim ahead, and the youngsters follow in a line abreast. This is a very interesting phenomenon to watch, as it looks something like this :
__---
/ /
/ /
/-\ /-\ /-\ /-\ / /
The long neck of the mother keeping a watchful eye for predators.
This does however confuse some people, who, not knowing about the haggis, can confuse it with the other great indigenous Scottish inhabitant, the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie as she's affectionately known, who looks more like this :
__---
/ /
/ /
\\ /-\ /-\ /-\ /-\ / /
From a distance, I'm sure you'll agree, the tourist can easily mistake a family of haggis out for their daily swim, as Nessie, this of course gives rise to many more false sightings, but is inherently very good for the tourist industry in Scotland.
The largest known recorded haggis (caught in 1893 by a crofter at the base of Ben Lomond), weighed 25 tons.
In the water, haggis have been known to reach speeds of up to 35 knots, and therfore coupled with their amazing agility in this environment, are extremely difficult to catch, however, if the hunter can predict where the haggis will land, a good tip is to wait in hiding on the shore, beacuse when they come out of the water, they will inevitably run round in circles to dry themselves off.
This process, especially with the larger haggis, gives rise to another phenomenon - circular indentations in the ground, and again, these have been mistaken by tourists as the landing sites of UFOs.
I hope this clears up some of the misconceptions about the Haggis, that rare and very beautiful beastie of the Scottish Highlands (and very tasty too).
I have included here as much factual material as possible, although there are many gaps in this subject, and some of the information has to be mere speculation.
No-one has as yet been able to ascertain the sex of captured Haggis, and partially because of this, scientists assume the haggis is hermophroditic.
This may also be a product of evolution, and does explain the logistic problems of bringing two haggis together - after all, sure footed though the beast is, if two were to mate on a Scottish hillside, it is a long fall down, and a slip at the wrong time may very well result in a reduction by two of the total haggis population.
What is known about Haggis breeding is that, several days prior to giving birth, the Haggis make a droning sound - very much like a beginner playing the bagpipes for the first time - giving rise to the speculation that the bagpipes were indeed invented in Scotland, simply to lure unsuspecting haggis into a trap. At the onset of this noise, all other wildlife for a five mile radius can be seen exiting the area at an extremely high rate of knots (wouldn't you if your neighbour had just started to play the bagpipes?). The second purpose of the noise seems to be to attract other Haggis to the scene, in order to lend help with the birth. This also gives rise to the assumption that Haggis are tone deaf.
Haggis normally give birth to two or more young Haggis, or ';wee yins';, as they are called in Scotland, and from birth, their eyes are open, and they are immediately able to run around in circles, just like their parent.
The wee yins are fiercely independant, and it is only a matter of weeks before they leave the parent, and go off foraging for food on their own, although it is perhaps a two or three year period before they are themselves mature enough to give birth.
Most Haggis hunters will leave the wee yins, due simply to their size, but when attacked by other predators, they are still able to emit the bagpipe like sound, which again has the effect of very quickly clearing the surrounding area of all predators, and attracting other Haggis to the scene. This results in a very low infant mortality rate, with most wee yins actually making it to adulthood.
The lifespan of the Haggis is again an unknown quantity, but from taggings done in the Victorian era, we know that some haggis live for well over 100 years.
Information provided by john@wilsonjo.demon.co.uk
you can use an old dustbin . just turn it on its side and put a photo of Stonehenge - and one of Nessie at the back...they will crawl in after dark
A Standard fishing rod with a cockaleekie bait does the trick for me.
I'm not sure how to make the trap, but when you figure it out you should bait it with oatcakes. They love them.
What's best for removing/reducing the smells from my pet rabbit?
I clean his cage regularly but he smells awful, particularly his urine. He was neutered which I thought would reduce the smell but it's just as bad months later. He's been checked out and he's not ill, just stinky. Rabbit owners: what works for you for keeping the smell to a minimum?What's best for removing/reducing the smells from my pet rabbit?
I have a female and she is not spayed.I clean her cage once a week but for some reason some weeks she stinks half way through. So before I lay down her new wood chips I put down a little bit of kitty litter deodorizer. Not alot but a sprinkle in the corner where she does her business. It seems to do the trick.
Have you tried to litter train them??? Then you could clean that every few days like a cat box. Word of warning though...if they like to dig I would advise against it...its messy.What's best for removing/reducing the smells from my pet rabbit?
i have two male rabbits they are not neutered and dont smell that bab so i am sorry i cant help in this case :( but hopefuly he wont smell for long its proberly just the winter :) GoOd LuCk!! : )
I would suggest that if you dont already use one then start to use animal disinfectant sprays. they help me. spray on the hutch or cage and couple of times on the surfaces and equipment that is used nside your rabbits hutch or cage. You can also buy special pet safe air fresheners so they might help keep the smell down for you aswell. Try to buy minty or sented woodshaving for your pet these are what i use and they help me. Pets at home sell LAVENDER and LEMON sented ones. I use both but not at the same time.
rabbits are way to smelly for me, especially boys. i've had a few %26amp; have learned other rodents don't smell as bad. anyway what type of cage is he in? if you are caging him in a wooden hutch, that may be the problem. wood absorbs smells, no matter how much you clean it, it will still smell. try to put him in a wire cage w/ a plastic bottom. those are easier to clean %26amp; it will give your boy better ventalation. you can buy cage wipes that are for sanitation %26amp; smell. also try to buy the bunny wipes, whip his fur down every couple days. it may also just be the winter time. you house is probablly all closed up %26amp; come summer time you will be able to open windows. it may not smell so bad, you may just have to deal for the cold months. . good luck.
i have exactly the same situation with my rabbits. even though she gets cleaned out alot. dont try anythin like Oust coz the mix u get from the 2 smells is almost just as bad! same as with all cheap room sprays. i find there is no way to mask the smell, but if you clean the cage regularly and disinfect everything (as it sounds like you do) just put newspaper down underneath the wood shavings and it shouldnt end up as bad!
but believe me, i know what you are going through! lolsunscreen protection
I have a female and she is not spayed.I clean her cage once a week but for some reason some weeks she stinks half way through. So before I lay down her new wood chips I put down a little bit of kitty litter deodorizer. Not alot but a sprinkle in the corner where she does her business. It seems to do the trick.
Have you tried to litter train them??? Then you could clean that every few days like a cat box. Word of warning though...if they like to dig I would advise against it...its messy.What's best for removing/reducing the smells from my pet rabbit?
i have two male rabbits they are not neutered and dont smell that bab so i am sorry i cant help in this case :( but hopefuly he wont smell for long its proberly just the winter :) GoOd LuCk!! : )
I would suggest that if you dont already use one then start to use animal disinfectant sprays. they help me. spray on the hutch or cage and couple of times on the surfaces and equipment that is used nside your rabbits hutch or cage. You can also buy special pet safe air fresheners so they might help keep the smell down for you aswell. Try to buy minty or sented woodshaving for your pet these are what i use and they help me. Pets at home sell LAVENDER and LEMON sented ones. I use both but not at the same time.
rabbits are way to smelly for me, especially boys. i've had a few %26amp; have learned other rodents don't smell as bad. anyway what type of cage is he in? if you are caging him in a wooden hutch, that may be the problem. wood absorbs smells, no matter how much you clean it, it will still smell. try to put him in a wire cage w/ a plastic bottom. those are easier to clean %26amp; it will give your boy better ventalation. you can buy cage wipes that are for sanitation %26amp; smell. also try to buy the bunny wipes, whip his fur down every couple days. it may also just be the winter time. you house is probablly all closed up %26amp; come summer time you will be able to open windows. it may not smell so bad, you may just have to deal for the cold months. . good luck.
i have exactly the same situation with my rabbits. even though she gets cleaned out alot. dont try anythin like Oust coz the mix u get from the 2 smells is almost just as bad! same as with all cheap room sprays. i find there is no way to mask the smell, but if you clean the cage regularly and disinfect everything (as it sounds like you do) just put newspaper down underneath the wood shavings and it shouldnt end up as bad!
but believe me, i know what you are going through! lol
Is it true eating rabbit meat helps develop the beauty of a woman?
Chinese and french culture said so.Is it true eating rabbit meat helps develop the beauty of a woman?
there may be certan chemicals in the meat that are good for youIs it true eating rabbit meat helps develop the beauty of a woman?
i thank all who read this answer
Rabbit won't do anything. The woman has to eat the cream of Sum Yung Gai.
I often eat rabbit meat (I'm French) and also raw horse meat, and, sorry to disappoint you : I find myself quite...average
No, but according to the japanese, the reason that korean women are beautiful is because they eat kimchee.
i don't think so.
who knows.....i wouldn't touch a rabbit after what i saw during my childhood. i use to live in Italy and my landlord was a farmer and hunter. one day i was in my living room watching Bambi and when it was over i went out to play and i saw a rabbit running out in the fields and i was so excited i yelled out ';look look its thumper'; well 2 seconds later one of those old bear traps killed it. then my landlord walked over and skinned and gutted it. yea so that's why i don't eat rabbit.
i think bugs bunny would object
No, That is just folklore because beauty is only found in two forms one the eye of the beholder two in God's presence.
That depends on whether or not you prefer buck teeth.
Probably not, besides not many foods make you look good after dating them anyway right?
there may be certan chemicals in the meat that are good for youIs it true eating rabbit meat helps develop the beauty of a woman?
i thank all who read this answer
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Rabbit won't do anything. The woman has to eat the cream of Sum Yung Gai.
I often eat rabbit meat (I'm French) and also raw horse meat, and, sorry to disappoint you : I find myself quite...average
No, but according to the japanese, the reason that korean women are beautiful is because they eat kimchee.
i don't think so.
who knows.....i wouldn't touch a rabbit after what i saw during my childhood. i use to live in Italy and my landlord was a farmer and hunter. one day i was in my living room watching Bambi and when it was over i went out to play and i saw a rabbit running out in the fields and i was so excited i yelled out ';look look its thumper'; well 2 seconds later one of those old bear traps killed it. then my landlord walked over and skinned and gutted it. yea so that's why i don't eat rabbit.
i think bugs bunny would object
No, That is just folklore because beauty is only found in two forms one the eye of the beholder two in God's presence.
That depends on whether or not you prefer buck teeth.
Probably not, besides not many foods make you look good after dating them anyway right?
How do you get rid of a Tear Duct on a rabbit ?
My albino rabbit has one eye that's losing fur around it and it looks a bit swelled and a little wet. I'm thinking that it is a tear duct or some other infection. If so, does anyone know any ways to get rid of it? Should it be something to worry about? If you know anything please help.How do you get rid of a Tear Duct on a rabbit ?
Bring it to the vet for antibiotics, that's the only thing that will fix it. It won't be expensive- call and ask about prices before you go if you're worried about it.
Bring it to the vet for antibiotics, that's the only thing that will fix it. It won't be expensive- call and ask about prices before you go if you're worried about it.
How long after a rabbit has given birth , can it get pregnant again.?
i would say don't put her in with males again for a while its unhealthy for her i know they can do that in the wild but its really not good for them i say if you love your bunny don't breed her for a few weeks or so the baby's were probably dead because she did know how to take care of that many babies at one time
hope this helpsHow long after a rabbit has given birth , can it get pregnant again.?
does strange things buckfast,its already been answered,you have to seperate them cos if you dont thats what happens,they are worse than rats.How long after a rabbit has given birth , can it get pregnant again.?
You do not say whether the birth is successful so I will assume the doe is nursing her young in a nest box situation. She will nurse for 5-6 weeks even if the kits start eating food at 4 weeks old. You can remove the kits at 5 weeks. The doe's milk production will naturally subside. If you have to re-breed this doe while she has a litter in a nest box, I would not recommend until 4th week of the current litter.
If the first birth was not successful, I would give the doe 2 weeks of rest. Then reintroduce her to the buck. She may or may not take. That is the way to know if she is fertile. If she accepts the buck, she is fertile.
They can get pregnant again the same day that they give birth, but this is very hard on the doe and means she will stop feeding her 4 week old litter or even injure them if she feels they are a threat to her new babies.
As soon as it's stopped feeding the last litter!!
yeah the next day even but why would you want such a rodent anyway. they're hideous. you're better off with me. MEOW!
hope this helpsHow long after a rabbit has given birth , can it get pregnant again.?
does strange things buckfast,its already been answered,you have to seperate them cos if you dont thats what happens,they are worse than rats.How long after a rabbit has given birth , can it get pregnant again.?
You do not say whether the birth is successful so I will assume the doe is nursing her young in a nest box situation. She will nurse for 5-6 weeks even if the kits start eating food at 4 weeks old. You can remove the kits at 5 weeks. The doe's milk production will naturally subside. If you have to re-breed this doe while she has a litter in a nest box, I would not recommend until 4th week of the current litter.
If the first birth was not successful, I would give the doe 2 weeks of rest. Then reintroduce her to the buck. She may or may not take. That is the way to know if she is fertile. If she accepts the buck, she is fertile.
They can get pregnant again the same day that they give birth, but this is very hard on the doe and means she will stop feeding her 4 week old litter or even injure them if she feels they are a threat to her new babies.
As soon as it's stopped feeding the last litter!!
yeah the next day even but why would you want such a rodent anyway. they're hideous. you're better off with me. MEOW!
Should I take my rabbit to a animal clinic?
I've been having a pet rabbit for about 2 years now and all of sudden he's acting weird. He's barely eating. And he just doesn't want to do anything! Usually If i put him on the floor he'll jump and run around the house full of life. But now he just easy doing anything! He also he's a little lighter and not heavy. Which is very odd. I'm really concerned and I want to take him to a clinic next week. Anyone know of any animal clinic that treats rabbits in the cobb county area or Atlanta, Ga?Should I take my rabbit to a animal clinic?
You need to know if the rabbit is pooping. If he is not pooping you need to go to the vet fast. When something is wrong, the rabbits don't last to long. Does your rabbit stay outdoors? What do you feed it?Should I take my rabbit to a animal clinic?
vet vet vet. now.
I need more infermation to help you...your rabbit isn't going to make it long with out help I don't think..is it eating?? is it pooping and is it a long haird rabbit? Off the top of my head with out any idea of what is going on I would look for wool block...the simptoms are..dry looking poop or strung to gether poop with wool or very small droppings.if the rabbit is not eating it needs a shot of Vitamin B if possable I would give it about 1/2 cc, also you can use veg. oil about 2 cc 2 times a day for 3 days or you can use patrolum jelly, Free choice hay and take away all pelleted feed for a day.Also Papya tablets they eat them like candy and it helps and fresh pineapple if she is still eating. Lettuce is not good for rabbits it has to much water in it and causes diareah but if wool block is the problem a little bit won't hurt her if she is still eaeting well. If this is not the problem please e-mail me with more info and I will try to help you. hortfan@yahoo
im not forsure where a vet would be down there but, i just bought an 8month old female and shes not eating and has a few other problems, heres what i would buy get sundrop for rabbits you put it in there water for vitamins , and get some laxatone its for cats but it will help the rabbits digestive system which will clean it out so that they will want to eat and if you want get some probiotics for dogs but it will help , a vet wont tell you to much , but if you dont want all that just use sundrop and laxatone trust me it will help and the sundrops or probiotics just get mixed in water dont use both mixed together though and the laxatone they will either lick it off your finger if not put it on there food, and hopefully this will help get him healthier, oh and get some alfafa because they will eat on there food or the alfafa which my female that is sick hasnt ate to much food but she has munched on alfafa , so they can at least have some type of food in there system OH AND P.S. RABBITS CAN LIVE LIKE 8-12 YEARS. , but please try the things i told you because i vet can go up to 200 dollars., i found that out i have 3 at home, oh and it might help if you cut some apples and bananas up , some fruit , and things like romaine lettuce
You need to know if the rabbit is pooping. If he is not pooping you need to go to the vet fast. When something is wrong, the rabbits don't last to long. Does your rabbit stay outdoors? What do you feed it?Should I take my rabbit to a animal clinic?
vet vet vet. now.
I need more infermation to help you...your rabbit isn't going to make it long with out help I don't think..is it eating?? is it pooping and is it a long haird rabbit? Off the top of my head with out any idea of what is going on I would look for wool block...the simptoms are..dry looking poop or strung to gether poop with wool or very small droppings.if the rabbit is not eating it needs a shot of Vitamin B if possable I would give it about 1/2 cc, also you can use veg. oil about 2 cc 2 times a day for 3 days or you can use patrolum jelly, Free choice hay and take away all pelleted feed for a day.Also Papya tablets they eat them like candy and it helps and fresh pineapple if she is still eating. Lettuce is not good for rabbits it has to much water in it and causes diareah but if wool block is the problem a little bit won't hurt her if she is still eaeting well. If this is not the problem please e-mail me with more info and I will try to help you. hortfan@yahoo
im not forsure where a vet would be down there but, i just bought an 8month old female and shes not eating and has a few other problems, heres what i would buy get sundrop for rabbits you put it in there water for vitamins , and get some laxatone its for cats but it will help the rabbits digestive system which will clean it out so that they will want to eat and if you want get some probiotics for dogs but it will help , a vet wont tell you to much , but if you dont want all that just use sundrop and laxatone trust me it will help and the sundrops or probiotics just get mixed in water dont use both mixed together though and the laxatone they will either lick it off your finger if not put it on there food, and hopefully this will help get him healthier, oh and get some alfafa because they will eat on there food or the alfafa which my female that is sick hasnt ate to much food but she has munched on alfafa , so they can at least have some type of food in there system OH AND P.S. RABBITS CAN LIVE LIKE 8-12 YEARS. , but please try the things i told you because i vet can go up to 200 dollars., i found that out i have 3 at home, oh and it might help if you cut some apples and bananas up , some fruit , and things like romaine lettuce
Can I leave my rabbit at home for one full day?
i'm going on a trip..
i'm only staying for one night and one day = 24 hrs.
i have no one to check on him
my plan is to leave him food and water while i'm gone...
will he be okay?Can I leave my rabbit at home for one full day?
I would leave an extra thing of water and make sure he has a huge pile of hay that is 100% sure to last him, but he should be fine. I usually feed only once a day, check water and hay twice a day. So, he should be OK as long as he has enough hay and water.Can I leave my rabbit at home for one full day?
He should be fine if it is just 24 hours. When you go away for over that, you should see about finding someone to feed your rabbit while you are away. Rabbits don't like to eat stale food and some tend to like to tip their water bowls over.
Make sure you leave your rabbit in it's cage though. It's a bad idea to let a rabbit roam around the room while you are away from home. That is dangerous. The rabbit could get into electric chords or destroy furniture or carpet or other things in the room.
Yup, he'll be just fine, just give him an extra water bottle, or an extra lot of hay, and if he free grazes{Always has food, that's not measured} Than give him an extra dish of food too. If you let him roam around the house, then make sure everything is bunny proofed, and then just leave his cage doot open. Be sure theres not anything like wires that can harm him though.
I would also leave litter boxes, around the rooms that he can go into{If he's a roamer}
But, other than that he'll be fine!
Enjoy your day off!
he will be fine dont worry. just give him a little extra food and water and make sure that he wont get too hot or cold. have a great trip!
yes, if you let him room around the house then just leave his cage open for him to in and out of, thats what we do
he should be okay
yes
i'm only staying for one night and one day = 24 hrs.
i have no one to check on him
my plan is to leave him food and water while i'm gone...
will he be okay?Can I leave my rabbit at home for one full day?
I would leave an extra thing of water and make sure he has a huge pile of hay that is 100% sure to last him, but he should be fine. I usually feed only once a day, check water and hay twice a day. So, he should be OK as long as he has enough hay and water.Can I leave my rabbit at home for one full day?
He should be fine if it is just 24 hours. When you go away for over that, you should see about finding someone to feed your rabbit while you are away. Rabbits don't like to eat stale food and some tend to like to tip their water bowls over.
Make sure you leave your rabbit in it's cage though. It's a bad idea to let a rabbit roam around the room while you are away from home. That is dangerous. The rabbit could get into electric chords or destroy furniture or carpet or other things in the room.
Yup, he'll be just fine, just give him an extra water bottle, or an extra lot of hay, and if he free grazes{Always has food, that's not measured} Than give him an extra dish of food too. If you let him roam around the house, then make sure everything is bunny proofed, and then just leave his cage doot open. Be sure theres not anything like wires that can harm him though.
I would also leave litter boxes, around the rooms that he can go into{If he's a roamer}
But, other than that he'll be fine!
Enjoy your day off!
he will be fine dont worry. just give him a little extra food and water and make sure that he wont get too hot or cold. have a great trip!
yes, if you let him room around the house then just leave his cage open for him to in and out of, thats what we do
he should be okay
yes
Is there any tricks or techniques to introducing vegetables to my rabbit?
he is now old enough to eat vegetables and i want him to eat them. but, he doesn't seem to eat them haha. help!Is there any tricks or techniques to introducing vegetables to my rabbit?
sneak them into his food until he gets used to him. keep doing that and in about 4 days he will love vegis.Is there any tricks or techniques to introducing vegetables to my rabbit?
Just make sure your veggies are fresh,eventually he will eat them. He may not be quite ready yet.Try crisp romaine lettuce and baby carrots, or carrots with the tops on.sunscreen protection
sneak them into his food until he gets used to him. keep doing that and in about 4 days he will love vegis.Is there any tricks or techniques to introducing vegetables to my rabbit?
Just make sure your veggies are fresh,eventually he will eat them. He may not be quite ready yet.Try crisp romaine lettuce and baby carrots, or carrots with the tops on.
I found a wild rabbit should I keep it or turn it lose?
My dog had the baby rabbit in it's mouth. It does not seem to be hurt but I do not know if I should put it back in the field, I'm not sure where it came from exactly and would it be better to wait until it was a little older before we turned it lose?I found a wild rabbit should I keep it or turn it lose?
baby bunnies do NOT handle hand-raising or being cared for by humans very well, and more often than not, they die even when you know exactly what it takes to raise one.
in other words, please put it back outside. if you don't know where it came from, then put it in some tall grass or edge of property. most likely, anything you do to try to help it will have the opposite effect and harm it instead. waiting until it's older may be too late for it to make it - it will not survive your caring for it. and if it's not old enough to care for itself just yet, it's momma will find it - she has an excellent nose for his scent and will do so fairly quickly once the coast is clear (it may take her several hours since she primarily comes back to feed them at night, so just keep an eye on it to make sure no other animal goes to mess with it). only if it is still there after 24-36 hrs should you think about intervening, and only then to contact a rehabber thru your state DNR to take it in.
it is a myth that its mom will turn it away if it smells like humans, so never fear about that either. her baby's scent will override yours and she will take it back.I found a wild rabbit should I keep it or turn it lose?
Baby rabbits can usually care for themselves even when they are very small. As long as it has it's eyes open put it back - if it doesn't or you don't feel good about turning it loose, you are better off taking it to a wildlife rehabilitater in your area as it is very difficult to hand raise a baby rabbit. Stress and under or over feeding are the most common causes of death.
You need to let it go. I tried to ';save'; baby bunnies in my yard last year, but the local vets will not see them and wildlife authorities won't help them and told me to set them loose in the nearest open field with some brush.
They are too wild and nervous, and cannot be tamed. They could also carry diseases that could be transmitted to family pets. I was very sad, and nature is cruel sometimes, so I did as I was instructed and let them go. Sometimes I wonder what became of them.
If you don't know where it came from, then I would keep it till it was older, so that it will be able to feed and protect itself. Meanwhile I would try to follow my dog around for the 2-3 days or so to see where maybe he/she goes and see if you can find a burrow. After a 2-3 even if you find the burrow, the mother probally will not accept it.
However, chances are you should make room for a new family member for a hile.
Since the bunny is a stray you should get it to the vet ASAP for shots and medication or just a reg. examiniation for the rabbit; but other than that if you have space, time and comitment to the bunny then... you can keep the bunny, or place it at an animal shelter.
If you know were your dog got it from, let it go back there, if you know for a FACT that the mother is dead, or you don't know where it came from, then take it to a Wildlife Center.
run it loose keeping it from its natural habitat is harsh when i was a child i found a hedgehog i kept it for 1 hour it died i feell bad still
It is probally best if u turn it lose right know because if u keep it and let it go when its older it will not know how to survive on its on when u let it go.
Take it to your local wildlife rescue, they will know how and when to release it, also how to examine it for injuries.
if its a baby you should keep it because if you let it go when its older if u let it free it wont know what to do and would saldly die
Rabbit stew is very delicious.
I agree to the post above but I think you shoudl raise it for a little. when its mature enough release it.
sell it to some one who can take care of it
baby bunnies do NOT handle hand-raising or being cared for by humans very well, and more often than not, they die even when you know exactly what it takes to raise one.
in other words, please put it back outside. if you don't know where it came from, then put it in some tall grass or edge of property. most likely, anything you do to try to help it will have the opposite effect and harm it instead. waiting until it's older may be too late for it to make it - it will not survive your caring for it. and if it's not old enough to care for itself just yet, it's momma will find it - she has an excellent nose for his scent and will do so fairly quickly once the coast is clear (it may take her several hours since she primarily comes back to feed them at night, so just keep an eye on it to make sure no other animal goes to mess with it). only if it is still there after 24-36 hrs should you think about intervening, and only then to contact a rehabber thru your state DNR to take it in.
it is a myth that its mom will turn it away if it smells like humans, so never fear about that either. her baby's scent will override yours and she will take it back.I found a wild rabbit should I keep it or turn it lose?
Baby rabbits can usually care for themselves even when they are very small. As long as it has it's eyes open put it back - if it doesn't or you don't feel good about turning it loose, you are better off taking it to a wildlife rehabilitater in your area as it is very difficult to hand raise a baby rabbit. Stress and under or over feeding are the most common causes of death.
You need to let it go. I tried to ';save'; baby bunnies in my yard last year, but the local vets will not see them and wildlife authorities won't help them and told me to set them loose in the nearest open field with some brush.
They are too wild and nervous, and cannot be tamed. They could also carry diseases that could be transmitted to family pets. I was very sad, and nature is cruel sometimes, so I did as I was instructed and let them go. Sometimes I wonder what became of them.
If you don't know where it came from, then I would keep it till it was older, so that it will be able to feed and protect itself. Meanwhile I would try to follow my dog around for the 2-3 days or so to see where maybe he/she goes and see if you can find a burrow. After a 2-3 even if you find the burrow, the mother probally will not accept it.
However, chances are you should make room for a new family member for a hile.
Since the bunny is a stray you should get it to the vet ASAP for shots and medication or just a reg. examiniation for the rabbit; but other than that if you have space, time and comitment to the bunny then... you can keep the bunny, or place it at an animal shelter.
If you know were your dog got it from, let it go back there, if you know for a FACT that the mother is dead, or you don't know where it came from, then take it to a Wildlife Center.
run it loose keeping it from its natural habitat is harsh when i was a child i found a hedgehog i kept it for 1 hour it died i feell bad still
It is probally best if u turn it lose right know because if u keep it and let it go when its older it will not know how to survive on its on when u let it go.
Take it to your local wildlife rescue, they will know how and when to release it, also how to examine it for injuries.
if its a baby you should keep it because if you let it go when its older if u let it free it wont know what to do and would saldly die
Rabbit stew is very delicious.
I agree to the post above but I think you shoudl raise it for a little. when its mature enough release it.
sell it to some one who can take care of it
Can a wild Cottontail rabbit eat celery?
I have had a a wild Cottontail rabbit for over a month now and I have been trying to find things to wear down his teeth. I am giving him broccoli stems, but it isn't working as fast. So I was wanting to give him some others to help. I know that orchard grass is good for them but is that just a digestive aid? If you know any other things to feed him let me know. Thank you so much for your help.Can a wild Cottontail rabbit eat celery?
How about this page:
http://www.2ndchance.info/bunnies.htm
How To Care for Orphaned Wild Cottontail Bunnies
I think this might help you out.
How about this page:
http://www.2ndchance.info/bunnies.htm
How To Care for Orphaned Wild Cottontail Bunnies
I think this might help you out.
How do I convince my mom to let me get a rabbit?
Ok I want to get a bunny. I went on line to the shelter and found a bunny named Lenny he is so cute. My mom says there is not enough space for him. What should I doHow do I convince my mom to let me get a rabbit?
Rabbits need alot of space. I begged my mom for a rabbit too when I was in high school- I loved my rabbit, but he cost me alot of money.
Not only do they need space, but they have very sensitive digestive tracts so you have to be careful as to what you feed them.
Rabbits are perhaps the hardest animals to bond to, unless you understand their psyche. I could go on for hours about that, but that's not what you asked, so I'll leave it at: rabbits may not be the best option if the space is the main issue.
But if you're going to get Lenny, just make sure you have the time (and I mean TIME) for him, and money in case he gets sick.
I'm not trying to talk you out of it, but after having many, many rabbits, I try not to recommend them to people unless they have, 1. the space, 2. the time, and 3. the money.
But kudos on wanting a pet and looking for one in a shelter! If only more ';pet owners-to-be'; looked in shelters....How do I convince my mom to let me get a rabbit?
Evaluate your living situation. Your room in particular. A rabbit should have a fairly large cage in which to move, unless you're absolutely certain you can let it out for several hours a day, minimum. If you go too small and your rabbit doesn't get enough exercise, he will fight his way out of his cage. Don't underestimate his determination.
See what you can rearrange or remove altogether to make room for a spacious cage.
Also, it's worth considering making Lenny a free roaming rabbit. Rabbits can be litter trained, if you stick with it, and once Lenny gets on track with good litter habits, he won't be any more of a problem than a cat.
try to convince her by being responsible for the whole week/time and then while being responsible try to make a compromise with her like if im responsible then can we hav a rabbit? also try to clean up some space so there is extra space for the rabbit
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Heh Thats a toughy! I have been convincing my parents to get me a monkey for years and they finally got tired of hearing it haha....i told my dad that i would hand him the money for everything before we got it and he said yes, however i dont know if you would be willing to do that. Either way, GOOD LUCK!
Rabbits need alot of space. I begged my mom for a rabbit too when I was in high school- I loved my rabbit, but he cost me alot of money.
Not only do they need space, but they have very sensitive digestive tracts so you have to be careful as to what you feed them.
Rabbits are perhaps the hardest animals to bond to, unless you understand their psyche. I could go on for hours about that, but that's not what you asked, so I'll leave it at: rabbits may not be the best option if the space is the main issue.
But if you're going to get Lenny, just make sure you have the time (and I mean TIME) for him, and money in case he gets sick.
I'm not trying to talk you out of it, but after having many, many rabbits, I try not to recommend them to people unless they have, 1. the space, 2. the time, and 3. the money.
But kudos on wanting a pet and looking for one in a shelter! If only more ';pet owners-to-be'; looked in shelters....How do I convince my mom to let me get a rabbit?
Evaluate your living situation. Your room in particular. A rabbit should have a fairly large cage in which to move, unless you're absolutely certain you can let it out for several hours a day, minimum. If you go too small and your rabbit doesn't get enough exercise, he will fight his way out of his cage. Don't underestimate his determination.
See what you can rearrange or remove altogether to make room for a spacious cage.
Also, it's worth considering making Lenny a free roaming rabbit. Rabbits can be litter trained, if you stick with it, and once Lenny gets on track with good litter habits, he won't be any more of a problem than a cat.
try to convince her by being responsible for the whole week/time and then while being responsible try to make a compromise with her like if im responsible then can we hav a rabbit? also try to clean up some space so there is extra space for the rabbit
PLZ ANSWER MY MOST RECENT QUESTION
Heh Thats a toughy! I have been convincing my parents to get me a monkey for years and they finally got tired of hearing it haha....i told my dad that i would hand him the money for everything before we got it and he said yes, however i dont know if you would be willing to do that. Either way, GOOD LUCK!
What does freshly killed rabbit taste like? How do you like to cook your big bunny and for what reasons?
How should I prepare and cook the rabbit I just killed tonight? From stew to straight bunny and brew,how do you do? What are some excellent recipes for rabbit?... Thanks for all the information... Lot's of love... OliviaaWhat does freshly killed rabbit taste like? How do you like to cook your big bunny and for what reasons?
Logan is right--rabbit tastes like rabbit, not chicken. It has a very mild flavor and is very tender.
Most mistakes happen with wild game when you try to prepare them like domestic game.
My mom used to cut the rabbit into pieces, dredge in flour after a milk/egg bath, then brown in hot grease.
Drain on a wire rack, (if you drain on a paper towel, the grease will soak in and give the meat a greasy taste), then put in a slow cooker or roaster with two cans of Golden Mushroom soup. Cook on low for a couple of hours until the meat comes off the bone easily.
I like mine served over rice!
Enjoy--don't let the trolls discourage you from enjoying your rabbit!
TimWhat does freshly killed rabbit taste like? How do you like to cook your big bunny and for what reasons?
I hope you've skinned and gutted the rabbit already. If you didn't clean it before the tummy started to swell, the smell will be absolutely horrible. Rabbits tastes a lot like chicken. Deep fried rabbits taste very good. You can fry them with or without batter. If you soak rabbit in salt water and white wine before you cook it, the meat texture will change and taste even better. Most recipe for chicken will work for rabbit. Rabbit meat could be dry and tough sometimes. If you have a big or old rabbit on hand, I'd recommend that you tenderize and marinade the meat in seasonings and some corn starch over night; the meat will become a lot less chewy.
See now, theres some misinformation in here. RABBIT tastes like RABBIT, chicken tastes like chicken.
Rabbits are red meat, chicken is white meat. Its like comparing beef to pork, IT AINT THE SAME!
Now, my two favorite ways to prepare rabbit involve a fry pan or a grill.
Fry method(same way my dad cooked it when I was young), take flour, pepper and salt, mix together to your taste, this will be your breading.
Set fry pan to medium-high heat, add a small amount of Crisco, just enough to coat the pan. Once heat is attained, add rabbit and sear both sides, remove rabbit, turn heat to medium and return rabbit once temp is reached. Now let this cook slowly over the medium heat, adding enough Busch beer to cover the meat.
This will not boil but will roll slowly. Once the beer has evaporated, the meat is ready to eat.
Grill method-, Prepare meat with meat rub made from a mixture of chili powder, pepper, Johnnys salt(seasoning salt) brown sugar, and a pinch of garlic powder.(equal parts of everything but the garlic, you can go heavy on the sugar) Allow meat to set with rub on it for at least two hours.
Allow coals to settle, no large flame. Oil your grate so the meat wont stick. Place the meat on grill, this will take about 45-50 minutes. About 10 minutes into cooking, slather meat with your favorite bbq sauce, and keep meat covered with sauce until the meat begins to ';shrink'; or pull away from the bone, and then its done cooking.
You want to hear something funny. Sometimes I will practice my deer cuts on a rabbit.
It has most of the same cuts just infinitly smaller. I gut and skin then seperate just above the hipbone.
I cut the straps out, debone and separate the different cuts using a pair of scissors.
Tedious process but give me lots of practice and some really great meat without having to go through the slow cooking process.
Enjoy.
It taste like chicken my parents had about 100 of them.I hope your not eating roadkill! You skin them,hang them upside down outside or over the sink so the blood drains out.You remove the guts,the intestines and all that.You will need a sharp knife.After that soak it in saltwater about 2 hours then rinse it again and cut it up .You can dip it in egg then roll it some flour salt and pepper.Next bake or deep fry till done. We raised then and it was great.
taste like chicken, i like to skin em gut em hang them for a little while then joint them and slow cook on the bbq or cap fire
the young ones are best eating
How cruel!
My life-to me- means as much as that rabbit's life is to him.
Logan is right--rabbit tastes like rabbit, not chicken. It has a very mild flavor and is very tender.
Most mistakes happen with wild game when you try to prepare them like domestic game.
My mom used to cut the rabbit into pieces, dredge in flour after a milk/egg bath, then brown in hot grease.
Drain on a wire rack, (if you drain on a paper towel, the grease will soak in and give the meat a greasy taste), then put in a slow cooker or roaster with two cans of Golden Mushroom soup. Cook on low for a couple of hours until the meat comes off the bone easily.
I like mine served over rice!
Enjoy--don't let the trolls discourage you from enjoying your rabbit!
TimWhat does freshly killed rabbit taste like? How do you like to cook your big bunny and for what reasons?
I hope you've skinned and gutted the rabbit already. If you didn't clean it before the tummy started to swell, the smell will be absolutely horrible. Rabbits tastes a lot like chicken. Deep fried rabbits taste very good. You can fry them with or without batter. If you soak rabbit in salt water and white wine before you cook it, the meat texture will change and taste even better. Most recipe for chicken will work for rabbit. Rabbit meat could be dry and tough sometimes. If you have a big or old rabbit on hand, I'd recommend that you tenderize and marinade the meat in seasonings and some corn starch over night; the meat will become a lot less chewy.
See now, theres some misinformation in here. RABBIT tastes like RABBIT, chicken tastes like chicken.
Rabbits are red meat, chicken is white meat. Its like comparing beef to pork, IT AINT THE SAME!
Now, my two favorite ways to prepare rabbit involve a fry pan or a grill.
Fry method(same way my dad cooked it when I was young), take flour, pepper and salt, mix together to your taste, this will be your breading.
Set fry pan to medium-high heat, add a small amount of Crisco, just enough to coat the pan. Once heat is attained, add rabbit and sear both sides, remove rabbit, turn heat to medium and return rabbit once temp is reached. Now let this cook slowly over the medium heat, adding enough Busch beer to cover the meat.
This will not boil but will roll slowly. Once the beer has evaporated, the meat is ready to eat.
Grill method-, Prepare meat with meat rub made from a mixture of chili powder, pepper, Johnnys salt(seasoning salt) brown sugar, and a pinch of garlic powder.(equal parts of everything but the garlic, you can go heavy on the sugar) Allow meat to set with rub on it for at least two hours.
Allow coals to settle, no large flame. Oil your grate so the meat wont stick. Place the meat on grill, this will take about 45-50 minutes. About 10 minutes into cooking, slather meat with your favorite bbq sauce, and keep meat covered with sauce until the meat begins to ';shrink'; or pull away from the bone, and then its done cooking.
You want to hear something funny. Sometimes I will practice my deer cuts on a rabbit.
It has most of the same cuts just infinitly smaller. I gut and skin then seperate just above the hipbone.
I cut the straps out, debone and separate the different cuts using a pair of scissors.
Tedious process but give me lots of practice and some really great meat without having to go through the slow cooking process.
Enjoy.
It taste like chicken my parents had about 100 of them.I hope your not eating roadkill! You skin them,hang them upside down outside or over the sink so the blood drains out.You remove the guts,the intestines and all that.You will need a sharp knife.After that soak it in saltwater about 2 hours then rinse it again and cut it up .You can dip it in egg then roll it some flour salt and pepper.Next bake or deep fry till done. We raised then and it was great.
taste like chicken, i like to skin em gut em hang them for a little while then joint them and slow cook on the bbq or cap fire
the young ones are best eating
How cruel!
My life-to me- means as much as that rabbit's life is to him.
How Much is a rabbit at Petco in Durham, NC?
And don't give me the don't buy a rabbit adopt because they do adopt at petsmart. Please answer.How Much is a rabbit at Petco in Durham, NC?
919-596-8838 (Brier Creek)
919-572-9638
919-401-2464 (South Square)
I don't know, but here's their phone #.
Take good care of the little one.How Much is a rabbit at Petco in Durham, NC?
Why not ring them?
How many people do you think are on this site that live in Durham Tyne and Wear?
Honestly, you should look into adopting a rabbit from your local animal shelter. There's usually lots to choose from because people buy them from pet stores as babies and then decide they don't like them anymore when they grow bigger and then they abandon them...that, and animals aren't really cared for all that great at pet stores. if we stop buying animals from pet stores, that will discourage them from selling them and maybe save some animals from a life in a plastic box with people poking at it all day.
And...animals are usually cheaper to adopt at a shelter :)
Good luck finding your new pet!
Please don't buy a rabbit form a petstore. Try finding a breeder in your area. You will get a healthy rabbit that will be much easier to handle and train. Rabbit in petstores come from places that are very similar to puppy mills.
Buying from abreeder will not cost anymore than buying in a petstore.
Go to the ARBA website to try and find breeders in your area.
Good luck
919-596-8838 (Brier Creek)
919-572-9638
919-401-2464 (South Square)
I don't know, but here's their phone #.
Take good care of the little one.How Much is a rabbit at Petco in Durham, NC?
Why not ring them?
How many people do you think are on this site that live in Durham Tyne and Wear?
Honestly, you should look into adopting a rabbit from your local animal shelter. There's usually lots to choose from because people buy them from pet stores as babies and then decide they don't like them anymore when they grow bigger and then they abandon them...that, and animals aren't really cared for all that great at pet stores. if we stop buying animals from pet stores, that will discourage them from selling them and maybe save some animals from a life in a plastic box with people poking at it all day.
And...animals are usually cheaper to adopt at a shelter :)
Good luck finding your new pet!
Please don't buy a rabbit form a petstore. Try finding a breeder in your area. You will get a healthy rabbit that will be much easier to handle and train. Rabbit in petstores come from places that are very similar to puppy mills.
Buying from abreeder will not cost anymore than buying in a petstore.
Go to the ARBA website to try and find breeders in your area.
Good luck
How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
i want him to pee in his litter box instead of underneath his water bottle for obvious reasons.
He's neutered (for about 3 years now)
He's (5 years old)
He's a dutch bunny
he's the only rabbit i have
and the only medication he's on is his ear medicine
he'll poop in his litter box but he won't pee in it.
any tips or solutions?How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
My bunny had some confusion with his litter box too! After doing some reading, I made a few changes. One....his litter box was too small for him. I had bought one for bunnies at Pet Smart and it was just too small. I went and bought a bigger litter box and two.....I put lots of Timothy Hay at one end of the litter box. This fixed the problem. Hope it helps!!!How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
I'm so happy it worked! :) I'm glad I was able to help!!!!!
He might just think that is his pee spot. Try moving the water bottle and then moving the litter box to where the water bottle is now. Also you might try cleaning out the cage with something to mask the odor of the pee spot. Even though he is neutered he could be marking his spot.
try moving his box to where his watterbottle is. if he uses it leave it there for a few days then if it's in the way move it back to where it was and see if he get's the hint.
my rabbit was easy to train. he's 5ish and he picked up the litter box the first time i put him in it. but he doesn't have one in his cage, he's only in his cage at night.
put his water bottle on the top of the litter box.sunscreen protection
He's neutered (for about 3 years now)
He's (5 years old)
He's a dutch bunny
he's the only rabbit i have
and the only medication he's on is his ear medicine
he'll poop in his litter box but he won't pee in it.
any tips or solutions?How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
My bunny had some confusion with his litter box too! After doing some reading, I made a few changes. One....his litter box was too small for him. I had bought one for bunnies at Pet Smart and it was just too small. I went and bought a bigger litter box and two.....I put lots of Timothy Hay at one end of the litter box. This fixed the problem. Hope it helps!!!How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
I'm so happy it worked! :) I'm glad I was able to help!!!!!
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He might just think that is his pee spot. Try moving the water bottle and then moving the litter box to where the water bottle is now. Also you might try cleaning out the cage with something to mask the odor of the pee spot. Even though he is neutered he could be marking his spot.
try moving his box to where his watterbottle is. if he uses it leave it there for a few days then if it's in the way move it back to where it was and see if he get's the hint.
my rabbit was easy to train. he's 5ish and he picked up the litter box the first time i put him in it. but he doesn't have one in his cage, he's only in his cage at night.
put his water bottle on the top of the litter box.
Would a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit be a good first car?
I'm looking to buy my first car and the 2 door VW Rabbit has caught my attention. Would this be a good desicion? It has a lot of power for such a small car, fairly decent gas mileage, and looks like it would be easy to drive. What I don't really know is how well made they are, how reliable, and how costly is maintanence/repairs.Would a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit be a good first car?
I just got a 2008 Rabbit 2 door a few weeks ago actually. It's my first brand-new car too (I'm leasing it). So far I really like it and have put almost 1000 miles on it. I got the 5-speed manual and the sport package (with larger 17'; wheels) and it's pretty fun to drive. Everything in the car feels really high quality. The doors have a nice thud when you close them, not that crappy tin feel that some Toyotas and Hondas have. It also has a lot of standard features. I really don't have any complaints, except that the 2 door isn't available with a sunroof. My last car was a 1997 BMW 740i so I'm used to being somewhat pampered lol.
Having said that, my BMW had a pretty big V8 in it with lots of torque and the Rabbit honestly doesn't feel like it's any slower (except less passing power is noticeable). The 5-cylinder also sounds really cool at high RPMs. Since it's so little and has a 4-wheel independent suspention, it feels sporty in corners but doesn't lack in ride quality. I'd say its the best car in that price range.
As far as maintenance and repairs go, my very first car was a '98 Jetta. I beat the crap out of that thing and it still ran pretty well. The maintenance costs aren't as expensive as everyone says they are. Plus, since it's new, it's under warranty for awhile.Would a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit be a good first car?
VW has supposedly improved since the previous generation. But don't expect Honda reliability. You might even be disappointed if you expect Ford or Chevy reliability.
Also, a cheap used car is a better idea for a new driver. You're more likely to crash this car than any car save your LAST car. Best to minimize the potential loss.
what you have to do is look at The millage VW Chevy ford dodge saturn will never reach many miles as HONDA and not even functionality.
VW has too many sensors that often ****** up
VWs are traditionally really reliable, and by the time it starts to break down, there are plenty of aftermarket parts making repairs less expensive.
Yes, and as a new car under warranty you shouldn't have to worry about repair costs.
However the best first car is a Ford Crown Victoria. It's the best car to 'cut your teeth' on because it's large, so you'll learn how to handle a car well in tight spaces, it's rear wheel drive, so you'll learn how to properly handle a car in various road conditions, it has an efficient and powerful V8, you'll learn that you can avoid alot of accidents by nailing the gas to get out of the way rather than hitting the brake and becoming road meat, etc. etc., and used ones are cheap and very reliable.
Besides you really don't want an expensive new car for your first car since chances are you'll wreck it.
Umm... VWs don't have any more sensors than Hondas, and gas mileage of cars all in the same class, small cars are very similar whether Honda, VW or Chevrolet. And functionality??? You mean bringing you from point A to point B? wow...
i wanted a rabbit. it would be a fun car to fix up. my friend has a white one with nice wheels, blacked out taillights n windows. it cool.
hi mate
i think something like a mk 4 golf gt tdi 110 would be great for you.as i have one my myself and they are a great motor the performance is good,insurance is low they are just a great all round car and they hold ther vaue well.as its your first car it will give you a good feel of a vw golf without having to spend mega bucks
give's you another option mate
happy motoring
Heck Ya! I have a VW Passat and it's the BEST! It's nice, safe, fast and drives like a BMW! GET A VW (Volkswagen) and you will be VERY PLEASED
I think that is a good first car. I'm also looking at first cars and i was looking at VW's for a while. I think maintences are a little pricy depeding on what it is but VW's have good records of being reliable. It does have nice power and fairly good EPA estimates. Good Luck and Safe driving.
Reduce your carbon footprint and get a bike.
I just got a 2008 Rabbit 2 door a few weeks ago actually. It's my first brand-new car too (I'm leasing it). So far I really like it and have put almost 1000 miles on it. I got the 5-speed manual and the sport package (with larger 17'; wheels) and it's pretty fun to drive. Everything in the car feels really high quality. The doors have a nice thud when you close them, not that crappy tin feel that some Toyotas and Hondas have. It also has a lot of standard features. I really don't have any complaints, except that the 2 door isn't available with a sunroof. My last car was a 1997 BMW 740i so I'm used to being somewhat pampered lol.
Having said that, my BMW had a pretty big V8 in it with lots of torque and the Rabbit honestly doesn't feel like it's any slower (except less passing power is noticeable). The 5-cylinder also sounds really cool at high RPMs. Since it's so little and has a 4-wheel independent suspention, it feels sporty in corners but doesn't lack in ride quality. I'd say its the best car in that price range.
As far as maintenance and repairs go, my very first car was a '98 Jetta. I beat the crap out of that thing and it still ran pretty well. The maintenance costs aren't as expensive as everyone says they are. Plus, since it's new, it's under warranty for awhile.Would a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit be a good first car?
VW has supposedly improved since the previous generation. But don't expect Honda reliability. You might even be disappointed if you expect Ford or Chevy reliability.
Also, a cheap used car is a better idea for a new driver. You're more likely to crash this car than any car save your LAST car. Best to minimize the potential loss.
what you have to do is look at The millage VW Chevy ford dodge saturn will never reach many miles as HONDA and not even functionality.
VW has too many sensors that often ****** up
VWs are traditionally really reliable, and by the time it starts to break down, there are plenty of aftermarket parts making repairs less expensive.
Yes, and as a new car under warranty you shouldn't have to worry about repair costs.
However the best first car is a Ford Crown Victoria. It's the best car to 'cut your teeth' on because it's large, so you'll learn how to handle a car well in tight spaces, it's rear wheel drive, so you'll learn how to properly handle a car in various road conditions, it has an efficient and powerful V8, you'll learn that you can avoid alot of accidents by nailing the gas to get out of the way rather than hitting the brake and becoming road meat, etc. etc., and used ones are cheap and very reliable.
Besides you really don't want an expensive new car for your first car since chances are you'll wreck it.
Umm... VWs don't have any more sensors than Hondas, and gas mileage of cars all in the same class, small cars are very similar whether Honda, VW or Chevrolet. And functionality??? You mean bringing you from point A to point B? wow...
i wanted a rabbit. it would be a fun car to fix up. my friend has a white one with nice wheels, blacked out taillights n windows. it cool.
hi mate
i think something like a mk 4 golf gt tdi 110 would be great for you.as i have one my myself and they are a great motor the performance is good,insurance is low they are just a great all round car and they hold ther vaue well.as its your first car it will give you a good feel of a vw golf without having to spend mega bucks
give's you another option mate
happy motoring
Heck Ya! I have a VW Passat and it's the BEST! It's nice, safe, fast and drives like a BMW! GET A VW (Volkswagen) and you will be VERY PLEASED
I think that is a good first car. I'm also looking at first cars and i was looking at VW's for a while. I think maintences are a little pricy depeding on what it is but VW's have good records of being reliable. It does have nice power and fairly good EPA estimates. Good Luck and Safe driving.
Reduce your carbon footprint and get a bike.
How Much is a rabbit at Petco in Durham, NC?
And don't give me the don't buy a rabbit adopt because they do adopt at petsmart. Please answer.How Much is a rabbit at Petco in Durham, NC?
919-596-8838 (Brier Creek)
919-572-9638
919-401-2464 (South Square)
I don't know, but here's their phone #.
Take good care of the little one.How Much is a rabbit at Petco in Durham, NC?
Why not ring them?
How many people do you think are on this site that live in Durham Tyne and Wear?
Honestly, you should look into adopting a rabbit from your local animal shelter. There's usually lots to choose from because people buy them from pet stores as babies and then decide they don't like them anymore when they grow bigger and then they abandon them...that, and animals aren't really cared for all that great at pet stores. if we stop buying animals from pet stores, that will discourage them from selling them and maybe save some animals from a life in a plastic box with people poking at it all day.
And...animals are usually cheaper to adopt at a shelter :)
Good luck finding your new pet!
Please don't buy a rabbit form a petstore. Try finding a breeder in your area. You will get a healthy rabbit that will be much easier to handle and train. Rabbit in petstores come from places that are very similar to puppy mills.
Buying from abreeder will not cost anymore than buying in a petstore.
Go to the ARBA website to try and find breeders in your area.
Good luck
919-596-8838 (Brier Creek)
919-572-9638
919-401-2464 (South Square)
I don't know, but here's their phone #.
Take good care of the little one.How Much is a rabbit at Petco in Durham, NC?
Why not ring them?
How many people do you think are on this site that live in Durham Tyne and Wear?
Honestly, you should look into adopting a rabbit from your local animal shelter. There's usually lots to choose from because people buy them from pet stores as babies and then decide they don't like them anymore when they grow bigger and then they abandon them...that, and animals aren't really cared for all that great at pet stores. if we stop buying animals from pet stores, that will discourage them from selling them and maybe save some animals from a life in a plastic box with people poking at it all day.
And...animals are usually cheaper to adopt at a shelter :)
Good luck finding your new pet!
Please don't buy a rabbit form a petstore. Try finding a breeder in your area. You will get a healthy rabbit that will be much easier to handle and train. Rabbit in petstores come from places that are very similar to puppy mills.
Buying from abreeder will not cost anymore than buying in a petstore.
Go to the ARBA website to try and find breeders in your area.
Good luck
How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
i want him to pee in his litter box instead of underneath his water bottle for obvious reasons.
He's neutered (for about 3 years now)
He's (5 years old)
He's a dutch bunny
he's the only rabbit i have
and the only medication he's on is his ear medicine
he'll poop in his litter box but he won't pee in it.
any tips or solutions?How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
My bunny had some confusion with his litter box too! After doing some reading, I made a few changes. One....his litter box was too small for him. I had bought one for bunnies at Pet Smart and it was just too small. I went and bought a bigger litter box and two.....I put lots of Timothy Hay at one end of the litter box. This fixed the problem. Hope it helps!!!How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
I'm so happy it worked! :) I'm glad I was able to help!!!!!
He might just think that is his pee spot. Try moving the water bottle and then moving the litter box to where the water bottle is now. Also you might try cleaning out the cage with something to mask the odor of the pee spot. Even though he is neutered he could be marking his spot.
try moving his box to where his watterbottle is. if he uses it leave it there for a few days then if it's in the way move it back to where it was and see if he get's the hint.
my rabbit was easy to train. he's 5ish and he picked up the litter box the first time i put him in it. but he doesn't have one in his cage, he's only in his cage at night.
put his water bottle on the top of the litter box.
He's neutered (for about 3 years now)
He's (5 years old)
He's a dutch bunny
he's the only rabbit i have
and the only medication he's on is his ear medicine
he'll poop in his litter box but he won't pee in it.
any tips or solutions?How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
My bunny had some confusion with his litter box too! After doing some reading, I made a few changes. One....his litter box was too small for him. I had bought one for bunnies at Pet Smart and it was just too small. I went and bought a bigger litter box and two.....I put lots of Timothy Hay at one end of the litter box. This fixed the problem. Hope it helps!!!How do get my rabbit to pee in his litter box?
I'm so happy it worked! :) I'm glad I was able to help!!!!!
Report Abuse
He might just think that is his pee spot. Try moving the water bottle and then moving the litter box to where the water bottle is now. Also you might try cleaning out the cage with something to mask the odor of the pee spot. Even though he is neutered he could be marking his spot.
try moving his box to where his watterbottle is. if he uses it leave it there for a few days then if it's in the way move it back to where it was and see if he get's the hint.
my rabbit was easy to train. he's 5ish and he picked up the litter box the first time i put him in it. but he doesn't have one in his cage, he's only in his cage at night.
put his water bottle on the top of the litter box.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Would a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit be a good first car?
I'm looking to buy my first car and the 2 door VW Rabbit has caught my attention. Would this be a good desicion? It has a lot of power for such a small car, fairly decent gas mileage, and looks like it would be easy to drive. What I don't really know is how well made they are, how reliable, and how costly is maintanence/repairs.Would a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit be a good first car?
I just got a 2008 Rabbit 2 door a few weeks ago actually. It's my first brand-new car too (I'm leasing it). So far I really like it and have put almost 1000 miles on it. I got the 5-speed manual and the sport package (with larger 17'; wheels) and it's pretty fun to drive. Everything in the car feels really high quality. The doors have a nice thud when you close them, not that crappy tin feel that some Toyotas and Hondas have. It also has a lot of standard features. I really don't have any complaints, except that the 2 door isn't available with a sunroof. My last car was a 1997 BMW 740i so I'm used to being somewhat pampered lol.
Having said that, my BMW had a pretty big V8 in it with lots of torque and the Rabbit honestly doesn't feel like it's any slower (except less passing power is noticeable). The 5-cylinder also sounds really cool at high RPMs. Since it's so little and has a 4-wheel independent suspention, it feels sporty in corners but doesn't lack in ride quality. I'd say its the best car in that price range.
As far as maintenance and repairs go, my very first car was a '98 Jetta. I beat the crap out of that thing and it still ran pretty well. The maintenance costs aren't as expensive as everyone says they are. Plus, since it's new, it's under warranty for awhile.Would a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit be a good first car?
VW has supposedly improved since the previous generation. But don't expect Honda reliability. You might even be disappointed if you expect Ford or Chevy reliability.
Also, a cheap used car is a better idea for a new driver. You're more likely to crash this car than any car save your LAST car. Best to minimize the potential loss.
what you have to do is look at The millage VW Chevy ford dodge saturn will never reach many miles as HONDA and not even functionality.
VW has too many sensors that often ****** up
VWs are traditionally really reliable, and by the time it starts to break down, there are plenty of aftermarket parts making repairs less expensive.
Yes, and as a new car under warranty you shouldn't have to worry about repair costs.
However the best first car is a Ford Crown Victoria. It's the best car to 'cut your teeth' on because it's large, so you'll learn how to handle a car well in tight spaces, it's rear wheel drive, so you'll learn how to properly handle a car in various road conditions, it has an efficient and powerful V8, you'll learn that you can avoid alot of accidents by nailing the gas to get out of the way rather than hitting the brake and becoming road meat, etc. etc., and used ones are cheap and very reliable.
Besides you really don't want an expensive new car for your first car since chances are you'll wreck it.
Umm... VWs don't have any more sensors than Hondas, and gas mileage of cars all in the same class, small cars are very similar whether Honda, VW or Chevrolet. And functionality??? You mean bringing you from point A to point B? wow...
i wanted a rabbit. it would be a fun car to fix up. my friend has a white one with nice wheels, blacked out taillights n windows. it cool.
hi mate
i think something like a mk 4 golf gt tdi 110 would be great for you.as i have one my myself and they are a great motor the performance is good,insurance is low they are just a great all round car and they hold ther vaue well.as its your first car it will give you a good feel of a vw golf without having to spend mega bucks
give's you another option mate
happy motoring
Heck Ya! I have a VW Passat and it's the BEST! It's nice, safe, fast and drives like a BMW! GET A VW (Volkswagen) and you will be VERY PLEASED
I think that is a good first car. I'm also looking at first cars and i was looking at VW's for a while. I think maintences are a little pricy depeding on what it is but VW's have good records of being reliable. It does have nice power and fairly good EPA estimates. Good Luck and Safe driving.
Reduce your carbon footprint and get a bike.
I just got a 2008 Rabbit 2 door a few weeks ago actually. It's my first brand-new car too (I'm leasing it). So far I really like it and have put almost 1000 miles on it. I got the 5-speed manual and the sport package (with larger 17'; wheels) and it's pretty fun to drive. Everything in the car feels really high quality. The doors have a nice thud when you close them, not that crappy tin feel that some Toyotas and Hondas have. It also has a lot of standard features. I really don't have any complaints, except that the 2 door isn't available with a sunroof. My last car was a 1997 BMW 740i so I'm used to being somewhat pampered lol.
Having said that, my BMW had a pretty big V8 in it with lots of torque and the Rabbit honestly doesn't feel like it's any slower (except less passing power is noticeable). The 5-cylinder also sounds really cool at high RPMs. Since it's so little and has a 4-wheel independent suspention, it feels sporty in corners but doesn't lack in ride quality. I'd say its the best car in that price range.
As far as maintenance and repairs go, my very first car was a '98 Jetta. I beat the crap out of that thing and it still ran pretty well. The maintenance costs aren't as expensive as everyone says they are. Plus, since it's new, it's under warranty for awhile.Would a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit be a good first car?
VW has supposedly improved since the previous generation. But don't expect Honda reliability. You might even be disappointed if you expect Ford or Chevy reliability.
Also, a cheap used car is a better idea for a new driver. You're more likely to crash this car than any car save your LAST car. Best to minimize the potential loss.
what you have to do is look at The millage VW Chevy ford dodge saturn will never reach many miles as HONDA and not even functionality.
VW has too many sensors that often ****** up
VWs are traditionally really reliable, and by the time it starts to break down, there are plenty of aftermarket parts making repairs less expensive.
Yes, and as a new car under warranty you shouldn't have to worry about repair costs.
However the best first car is a Ford Crown Victoria. It's the best car to 'cut your teeth' on because it's large, so you'll learn how to handle a car well in tight spaces, it's rear wheel drive, so you'll learn how to properly handle a car in various road conditions, it has an efficient and powerful V8, you'll learn that you can avoid alot of accidents by nailing the gas to get out of the way rather than hitting the brake and becoming road meat, etc. etc., and used ones are cheap and very reliable.
Besides you really don't want an expensive new car for your first car since chances are you'll wreck it.
Umm... VWs don't have any more sensors than Hondas, and gas mileage of cars all in the same class, small cars are very similar whether Honda, VW or Chevrolet. And functionality??? You mean bringing you from point A to point B? wow...
i wanted a rabbit. it would be a fun car to fix up. my friend has a white one with nice wheels, blacked out taillights n windows. it cool.
hi mate
i think something like a mk 4 golf gt tdi 110 would be great for you.as i have one my myself and they are a great motor the performance is good,insurance is low they are just a great all round car and they hold ther vaue well.as its your first car it will give you a good feel of a vw golf without having to spend mega bucks
give's you another option mate
happy motoring
Heck Ya! I have a VW Passat and it's the BEST! It's nice, safe, fast and drives like a BMW! GET A VW (Volkswagen) and you will be VERY PLEASED
I think that is a good first car. I'm also looking at first cars and i was looking at VW's for a while. I think maintences are a little pricy depeding on what it is but VW's have good records of being reliable. It does have nice power and fairly good EPA estimates. Good Luck and Safe driving.
Reduce your carbon footprint and get a bike.
Is it true that rabbit meat takes more calories to digest than are actually gained from the meat?
So I was talking to someone today, and she claimed that rabbit meat was such a lean meat that it was actually a zero calorie food and that you spent more calories digesting it than you actually gain from the meat.
Now, this statement immediately struck me as BS, but I can't seem to find any good sources on the subject. Anyone here familiar with rabbit meat?Is it true that rabbit meat takes more calories to digest than are actually gained from the meat?
It's complete b.s., of course. There are 3 major sources of calories: carbs, protein, and fat. ';Lean'; just means not much fat, but even if there were no fat in rabbit (which is not true anyway), then you're left with mostly protein, which has 4 calories per gram. (Fat has 9 per gram.)Is it true that rabbit meat takes more calories to digest than are actually gained from the meat?
No, however rabbit has little fat, it's mostly protein. Consumption of too much protein can cause cancer %26amp; diabedes. But in small amounts, your body works harder to convert rabbit (mostly protien and undigestable parts) to fuel (ie glucose) than it does with other meats that have fat your body needs
Rabbit meat is lean. No food uses more calories to digest than are in it. She may have seen some figures that show how little fat there is and other figures for digestion and by ignoring the calorie content of the protein in the meat concluded what she did. Actual eating and digestion does not take a lot of calories as the fat figures waddling down the street make clear.
i raise rabbits for meat and it is just like any other meat.rabbit is lower in calories and a all white meat. and she is wrong you don't burn more calories digesting it than what the rabbit has in it. rabbit has about the same amount of calories as chicken.
and i have a rabbit on the stove right now to make stew for dinner.
That is SO not true.
That's like Ferris Bueler saying that running a car in reverse takes miles off the speedometer.
Now, this statement immediately struck me as BS, but I can't seem to find any good sources on the subject. Anyone here familiar with rabbit meat?Is it true that rabbit meat takes more calories to digest than are actually gained from the meat?
It's complete b.s., of course. There are 3 major sources of calories: carbs, protein, and fat. ';Lean'; just means not much fat, but even if there were no fat in rabbit (which is not true anyway), then you're left with mostly protein, which has 4 calories per gram. (Fat has 9 per gram.)Is it true that rabbit meat takes more calories to digest than are actually gained from the meat?
No, however rabbit has little fat, it's mostly protein. Consumption of too much protein can cause cancer %26amp; diabedes. But in small amounts, your body works harder to convert rabbit (mostly protien and undigestable parts) to fuel (ie glucose) than it does with other meats that have fat your body needs
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Rabbit meat is lean. No food uses more calories to digest than are in it. She may have seen some figures that show how little fat there is and other figures for digestion and by ignoring the calorie content of the protein in the meat concluded what she did. Actual eating and digestion does not take a lot of calories as the fat figures waddling down the street make clear.
i raise rabbits for meat and it is just like any other meat.rabbit is lower in calories and a all white meat. and she is wrong you don't burn more calories digesting it than what the rabbit has in it. rabbit has about the same amount of calories as chicken.
and i have a rabbit on the stove right now to make stew for dinner.
That is SO not true.
That's like Ferris Bueler saying that running a car in reverse takes miles off the speedometer.
How do you make rabbit treats?
I have two rabbits and would like to make them treats if anyone could give me a recipe please help.
ThanksHow do you make rabbit treats?
You can make a bunny burrito!!! All the rabbits I know like tortillas. Get one and start by putting grass or leaves on the bottom. Next comes more leaves and then some small lettuce. Now, reg. bunny pellet feed, not poo, finall sprinkle some carrot shavings, roll it up, and put cut apples on the side.How do you make rabbit treats?
humans need treats NOT animals. feed the rabbit a diet of fresh leafy greens and limit the sweet fruits %26amp; veggies. give it toys like empty toilet paper tubes, small blocks of untreated wood, and cardboard boxes.sunscreen protection
ThanksHow do you make rabbit treats?
You can make a bunny burrito!!! All the rabbits I know like tortillas. Get one and start by putting grass or leaves on the bottom. Next comes more leaves and then some small lettuce. Now, reg. bunny pellet feed, not poo, finall sprinkle some carrot shavings, roll it up, and put cut apples on the side.How do you make rabbit treats?
humans need treats NOT animals. feed the rabbit a diet of fresh leafy greens and limit the sweet fruits %26amp; veggies. give it toys like empty toilet paper tubes, small blocks of untreated wood, and cardboard boxes.
Where is the best place to keep a pet rabbit and should i get one rabbit or two?
I am getting a rabbit for my birthday and we weren't sure where to place it in our house, or outside... Also. Should i get a companion for my bunny or just one?Where is the best place to keep a pet rabbit and should i get one rabbit or two?
I keep my 2 rabbits outside, I have 2 males. My older rabbits is fine with my younger one, but my younger one hates the oldest one. Copper (youngest) attacks Jasper (the oldest) if he gets near him. So now they have to be seperated at all times. I would start out with one, rabbits are a big responsibility. Good luck with your new pets(s)
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^ CopperWhere is the best place to keep a pet rabbit and should i get one rabbit or two?
Rabbit I think should live outside....also I'd suggest getting a male rabbit they are more friendly apparntly. It's up to you if you want 2 but get them at the same time from the same place as rabbits can get funny with each other and fight. Also if you want two make sure they are both the same sex lol you wouldn't want them to make more babies.
I have a rabbit - only one - hes a male and doesnt seem to need company at all - he seems to like his big cage all to himself because he is greedy and spolit lol!
Your rabbit should live inside. Believe it or not rabbits can get sicknesses such as heat stroke. Rabbits are easily frightened by predators such as hawks, and even dogs and cats. I would suggest one rabbit( to start with anyway). You should adopt a rabbit from your local House Rabbit Society. Over 1,000,000 rabbits are uthenized each year due to a lack of homes. You should know that, before you get a bunny, that they may not be what you expect! Rabbits do not like to be picked up or carried around. My bunny, Chocolate, hates being held. I just have to be happy sitting on the floor next to him when I snuggle him. You should get your bunny spayed/nuetered, especially if it is a female, due to uterus cancer.If your rabbit is going gets less than 2-3 hours of attention a day, I would suggest a bonded pair (hubby and wife). Rabbits are not good pets for children under 11 years of age because they will resist being picked up even if it means scratching its owner. I have been scratched hundreds of times by my bunny, not on purpose, but when my Bunny is trying to escape being held in a way he doesn't like.
If you have any questions, email me at elilaigm@comcast.net
You should get 2 or he/she will get sad because they always want someone to play with and don't feed them bad stuff. In the house because I use to own 2 rabbits and when I let them go they hopped off, but I got them back in the house. Make a tiny like medium area and let them play in it for a few hours. Don't feed them anything, but carrots and rabbit food. My rabbits are doing fine too. 2 Is the best option for lonely bunnies.
you want to keep them in a large, large, hut inside or outside. you should get two so that they have company so when you are not around he/she has a companion. hope this helps! good luck!
Get one. Get a big cage. You can keep it outside as long as its not too hot or cold, but i'd reccomend keeping it in the house.
look up as much info as you can before getting one
I keep my 2 rabbits outside, I have 2 males. My older rabbits is fine with my younger one, but my younger one hates the oldest one. Copper (youngest) attacks Jasper (the oldest) if he gets near him. So now they have to be seperated at all times. I would start out with one, rabbits are a big responsibility. Good luck with your new pets(s)
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^ CopperWhere is the best place to keep a pet rabbit and should i get one rabbit or two?
Rabbit I think should live outside....also I'd suggest getting a male rabbit they are more friendly apparntly. It's up to you if you want 2 but get them at the same time from the same place as rabbits can get funny with each other and fight. Also if you want two make sure they are both the same sex lol you wouldn't want them to make more babies.
I have a rabbit - only one - hes a male and doesnt seem to need company at all - he seems to like his big cage all to himself because he is greedy and spolit lol!
Your rabbit should live inside. Believe it or not rabbits can get sicknesses such as heat stroke. Rabbits are easily frightened by predators such as hawks, and even dogs and cats. I would suggest one rabbit( to start with anyway). You should adopt a rabbit from your local House Rabbit Society. Over 1,000,000 rabbits are uthenized each year due to a lack of homes. You should know that, before you get a bunny, that they may not be what you expect! Rabbits do not like to be picked up or carried around. My bunny, Chocolate, hates being held. I just have to be happy sitting on the floor next to him when I snuggle him. You should get your bunny spayed/nuetered, especially if it is a female, due to uterus cancer.If your rabbit is going gets less than 2-3 hours of attention a day, I would suggest a bonded pair (hubby and wife). Rabbits are not good pets for children under 11 years of age because they will resist being picked up even if it means scratching its owner. I have been scratched hundreds of times by my bunny, not on purpose, but when my Bunny is trying to escape being held in a way he doesn't like.
If you have any questions, email me at elilaigm@comcast.net
You should get 2 or he/she will get sad because they always want someone to play with and don't feed them bad stuff. In the house because I use to own 2 rabbits and when I let them go they hopped off, but I got them back in the house. Make a tiny like medium area and let them play in it for a few hours. Don't feed them anything, but carrots and rabbit food. My rabbits are doing fine too. 2 Is the best option for lonely bunnies.
you want to keep them in a large, large, hut inside or outside. you should get two so that they have company so when you are not around he/she has a companion. hope this helps! good luck!
Get one. Get a big cage. You can keep it outside as long as its not too hot or cold, but i'd reccomend keeping it in the house.
look up as much info as you can before getting one
What is the qty of vegetables that i can feed my rabbit? Can anyone tell me the measure using a normal tea cup
i give him 3 types of vegetables. but not sure how much should i give him.What is the qty of vegetables that i can feed my rabbit? Can anyone tell me the measure using a normal tea cup
Pellets should be the major part of his diet so think of other veggies as dessert. If you are giving dark green greens like kale, dandelion greens, plantain they can have pretty much all they will eat but things like squash, carrots or fruit are too rich for their digestive systems so give them as treats. A normal size tea cup like the ones your grandma had hold about 6 ounces. Tea mugs are over 8 ounces usually.What is the qty of vegetables that i can feed my rabbit? Can anyone tell me the measure using a normal tea cup
As you don't say what type of rabbit yous is we can only guess.
If you give a mini or a dwarf one cup full, then you would give a medium rabbit 2 cups full, large breeds 3 cups full and giant breeds 4 cups full.
The following was compiled by me to give more help to new rabbit owners and I exhibit standard rex, dutch, harlequins, magpies and dwarf lop rabbits, also ferrets and ferret cross European polecat hybrids, I got my first pet ferret and pet rabbit over 50+ years ago, when I was a small child.
History.
Dutch rabbits, along with the English, were the most popular pet and exhibition rabbits a position that has now been filled by the Lop breeds. Originally from Holland or Belgium, the breed is striking in its appearance with a white blaze carrying up to a point between the ears, a saddle of colour continuing right around the middle of the rabbit with a straight edge and white markings on the hind feet. Their coat should be glossy and they are a medium size rabbit weighing 2.04 -2. 26 kg (4.5 lb. 5 lb.).
Behaviour of all rabbits.
Dutch rabbits are very lively and alert and should make good pets although a prospective owner should be looking for a breeder that handles the rabbits regularly from a young age so that the rabbit is not too jumpy. Colours Black, Blue, Chocolate, Yellow, Tortoiseshell, Steel Grey, Brown Grey, Pale Grey and Tri Colour
By using body language rabbits can stamp their feet or with a flash of a tail they can be seen and heard by other rabbits over a long distance.
Feeding Rabbits require a high fibre with lots of low quality hay (dried grass) or straw and low protein feed to prevent digestive problems, all rabbits do better on a poor quality hay than on a better quality hay such as timothy hay. Use rabbit pellets which can be purchased from pet shops to provide all your rabbits dietary needs and along with the following. Vegetables:
Artichoke leaves and Jerrusalem leaves, stems and tubers, Asparagus, Baby Sweetcorns and full size ones, Beetroot, Broccoli (and its leaves, including purple sprouting varieties), Brussel Sprouts (leaves and sprouts), Cabbage (can sometimes cause digestive upsets), Carrots (and carrot tops), Cauliflower (and the leaves), Celeriac, Celery (and its leaves), Chicory (in small amounts as this is a diretic), Courgette ( also leaves and flowers), Cucumber ( also leaves and flowers), Curly Kale (Excerlent for winter use), Fennel, Green beans (including leaves and stems), Kohl rabi, Parsnip, Peas (including the leaves and pods), Peppers (red, green and yellow), Pumpkin ( also leaves and flowers), Radish Tops, Rocket, Romaine (and all other lettuce as this is a diretic), Spinach (only occasional), Spring Greens, Squash (e.g. Butternut, leaves and flowers), Swede (Excerlent for winter use), Turnip (only occasional), Watercress.
Herbs (often powerful tastes so may take some getting used to): Basil, Coriander, Dill, Mint (peppermint), Parsley, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.
Fruits (should be fed in moderation, due to sugar content): all types of fresh fruit including skin Apple, Apricot, Banana (high in potassium),Blackberries (and leaves 鈥?excellent astringent properties), Blueberries,Cherries, Grapes, Kiwi Fruit, Melon, Mango, Nectarines, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plums, Strawberries, Raspberries (and leaves 鈥?excellent astringent properties), Tomatoes (not the leaves)
Wild Garden Herbs/Weeds/Flowers: Borage, Calendula, Camomile, Chickweed ( in small amounts as this is a diretic), Clover (leaves and flowers), Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Dandelion (in small amounts as this is a diretic), Goosegrass (cleavers) but may stick to coat!, Lavender, Mallow, Nettle (the type with the white flowers), Nasturtium (leaves and flowers), Shepherd's purse, Sow Thistle, Plantain, Yarrow.
Extra vitamins and salt licks are not required. Any changes in diet must be made slowly (green stuffs and prepared feeds) over a period of a couple of weeks, to avoid digestive upsets. Fresh water must be available at all times and renewed daily.
To enable your rabbit to extract as much protein, vitamins and minerals from their low quality food, they digest their food twice, these are soft, kidney shaped droppings which are covered in a small amount of mucous. These droppings are very different from the dry round droppings that you will usually see your rabbit passing. Rabbits are herbivorous and wild rabbits will spend most of their lives grazing on grass, foliage, flowers and roots
Rabbits living indoor will drink more water than rabbits living out of doors because of the dryer atmosphere
Housing
For first time rabbit owner once you get home with your rabbit, put it in your cage and leave it for 48 house so that it can get used to its new surroundings before you start handling it, if you start to handle it too early you could end up with a very grumpy young rabbit from the start.
Rabbits can be kept indoors or outdoors, either way they need their own space in an appropriate cage or hutch. There are many purpose built cages and hutches available, alternatively you could build your own. It is recommended that you purchase the best quality you can afford, your rabbit will need it for 7--12 years. Make sure that the hutch is large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and high enough for your rabbit to stand upright. Dutch rabbits are generally comfortable in a 4' x 2' hutch. If kept outdoors, the hutch should have a dark enclosed area to provide your rabbit with a quiet space. The main living area should be large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and have wire mesh on the door. The hutch should be at least 6'; off the floor to provide adequate ventilation. In the winter you can move your rabbits indoors or into a shed. They are also quite happy remaining out of doors, providing extra protection such as an old blanket draped over the front of the hutch at night in very cold weather. Remember rabbits need good ventilation, you can not therefore leave the cover down permanently otherwise your rabbit will succumb to chest infections from the damp, ammonia or overheating, and rabbits die from all of these.
Rabbits are naturally very clean animals and will only defecate and urinate in one area.
Bedding
Hay, straw and wood chips all make suitable bedding for rabbits. It is down to personal choice which you use, however, research has shown that rabbits will choose straw rather than wood chip or wire bottomed cages. All bedding should be renewed at least once a week, and the hutch should be washed, scrubbed and disinfected several times per year.
Rabbits can live out doors quite happily at minus 20c or below, all they need is plenty of bedding and a 4 inch layer of shavings
Exercise
Rabbits need regular stimulation and exercise in a safe environment. This can be in a purpose made rabbit run or simply by bringing your rabbit indoors and letting it play in your living room. Rabbits that are playing outside of their hutches, either in a run or indoors, should be supervised at all times and their play area must be 'rabbit proofed' by removing any hazards. Young rabbits will enjoy exercise, but be careful not to over do it, particularly if you are still in the 'getting to know each other' period.
Rabbits are sociable creatures and enjoy the company of humans, dogs, cats and other rabbits if carefully introduced. It is generally suggested that each rabbit has its own hutch (particularly if you intend to show it) as rabbits are like children and prefer not to share 'bedrooms'. They can, however, socialise together in common space, such as rabbit runs, and will like being able to see and hear another rabbit when they are in their own hutches. 2 bucks must never be put together even in a run if they have not been castrated (they will fight).
Rabbits need to be occupied and they love playing with toys. This can include manufactured toys for human babies, birds, cats, dogs, hamsters etc. But rabbits will equally get hours of enjoyment from some very cheap, readily available items in the household, blocks of wood, planks, plastic flower pots.
Rabbits can get exercise by taking them out on a harness and lead, but the problem with this is that rabbits can pick up diseases and fleas left on the grass by other rabbits, if their vaccinations are up to date they should not get any of the diseases but they will still pick up fleas.
Rabbits left to run around the home while the householder is out will chew wires, electric leads and furniture, these pets should be put in a pen or hutch while the householders are not at home.
Health
It is recommend that you get your rabbit covered by Pet Insurance as veterinary fees can mount up. Never leave a rabbit in the sole care of a child. As an adult you will have to assume sole responsibility for the health and welfare of your child's rabbit.
To prevent territorial behaviour of both bucks (males) and does (females), it is suggested that pet rabbits are neutered, if they are not neutered then it should be one rabbit per cage. I don't see altering as cruel when the kits may be dead in a year anyway; either through being ';released'; into the wild'; or being slaughtered in a shelter when the owners have got bored of them.
Never put intact cavies / guinea-pigs in with intact rabbits as they will both sexually abuse each other, cavies / guinea- pigs should be housed with others of the same species. Males can be neutered at around 3-4 months, and does at 6 months. Females over 2-3 years old that are not being regularly bred from are at high risk of developing uterine cancer unless neutered.
Rabbits have little ability to regulate their body temperature and die very easily from heat stroke. Ensure adequate shade is provided at all times. Handle your rabbit daily, and it will generally enjoy your company. Never pick a rabbit up by its ears, and always support your rabbits back and hind quarters when handling.
Rabbits can easily experience spinal injuries, nails need clipping every 6-8 weeks and teeth should be checked weekly to ensure they are correctly aligned and they moult 2-4 times a year, only one of these will be heavy (usually late Spring/early Summer).
Seek veterinary advice if your rabbit develops discharges from the eye, nose or mouth, has scabs inside its ears, is passing diarrhoea or mucous, or stops eating and/or drinking. Any ill rabbit must always be given drinking water in a bowl. Water bottles are a clean, hygienic way of providing water if you rabbit is fit and well, but ill rabbits often become listless and will be unlikely to be bothered to lift their heads up to the spout of a bottle and will dehydrate and die very quickly.
If at all worried about your rabbit seek Veterinary Advice as sick or injured rabbits die very quickly
Healthy rabbits kept in clean conditions should not need bathing, if you think your rabbit needs a bath, first sort out why you think so and what you have done wrong in the first place.
Rabbit teeth, some rabbits have an over bight or an under bight which means that the teeth don't wear down properly, you have a choice here 1] Get your vet to pull the two front teeth out, 2] Get your vet to cut or file the two front teeth down, 3] You cut or file the teeth down. I prefer to do this job myself and cut the rabbits teeth, but I have never had to cut the teeth of any of the rabbits that I have bred. The name for this problem is malocclusion! Rabbits do far far better on a poor quality hay as they will chew this then excrete a pellet which they will eat so as to get more value out of the poor quality hay. This will also give them a more natural exercises to do and keep them occupied for longer. Trimming Nails Sit down and lay your rabbit on its back that way you can get to all 4 feet put your thumb on the sole of the foot with your fingers around the back of the foot and press your thumb down to show the nails take 1/3 rd of the nail off
A rabbits nose should be dry when it is in good health, if the nose is wet seek advice from your vet.
Breeding
Avoid breeding rabbits that have genetic defects and anything that is not found in the wild population such as long fur, extra short fur, drop down ears or satin fur can be classed as a genetic defect. Long hared rabbits such as Angora's, Cashmeres and Lionheads need a lot more grooming than short hair or normal coated rabbits do
Females will come into heat when a male is around, they don't go through cycles like most other creatures although they can mate anytime in any month and produce a litter, in theory they can produce a litter every month.
Gestation 30 to 32 days, litter size 3 to 8, eyes open 10 to 12 days, weaning are 6 to 8 weeks When the litter arrives don't expect every kit in the litter to be the same size, like multiple human births each kit will be different size and weight. Male Rabbit-BUCK (Sire) Female Rabbit-Doe (Dam) Young rabbit- Kit (offspring)
All rabbits should have their first litter before they reach 12 months old, if this is left until latter complications can set in and 95% of all older female pet rabbits die having their first litter.
Males can father a litter anytime from 6 months old up to 12 years old.
When breeding each doe should have her own cage to have her litter in, that way she will feel safe and in wild rabbits the pregnant doe leaves all the other rabbits and makes a stop (small burrow) where only she knows the litter can be found and it is not until the kits are ready to leave the stop that they return to the larger warren and all the other rabbits.
Pregnant rabbits can be handled until she starts pulling out her belly fur, at this point she should not be handled as the stress of the forthcoming litter and being handled may cause her to abort the litter.
If you intend breeding rabbits try to get hold of some pedigree stock, there are millions of cross bred rabbits about and a lot just end up being slaughtered, but with pedigree stock there is always some one out there who will buy them.
The doe must be put in with the buck who has to be housed separately and the matting only take a couple of seconds, then for the next three weeks she can be treated just as if she had not be mated only with a slight increase of food, by the 21 st day you should be starting to prepare for the birth by putting lots of hay or straw in the bedding area so that the doe can start to build her nest.
After the birth she will feed her kits at dawn and dusk, to feed them she will stand over the kits and the kits will come up to feed from the doe. Does don't menstruate, they ovulate after mating, a very efficient system.
Sexing rabbits try the following sites ....
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My experience
I have bred, exhibited and bred exhibition rabbits since the early 70's, all of my rabbits are healthy and well cared for, they live up to 12+ years, at the moment I have 26 rabbits.
Garden plants. There's no such thing as a rabbit-proof plant. However, there are some that usually get passed over for something more tasty. Achilles (Yarrow), Agastache (Hyssop), Aquilegia (Columbine), Astilbe, Digitalis (Foxglove), Eryngium (Sea Holly), Euphorbia (Spurge), Gaillardia (Blanket Flower), Geranium (Perennial Geraniums), Helleborus (Hellebore), Hyacinthus (Hyacinth), Iris, Kniphofia (Red-hot Poker), Lavandula (Lavender), Lupinus (Lupine), Narcissus (Daffodil), Nepeta (Cat mint), Origanum (Oregano), Papaver (Poppy), Penstemon (Beardtongue), Peony, Perovskia (Russian Sage), Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal), Salvia (Sage), Yucca. Toxic Plants found in the house around Christmas: Poinsettia, Philodendron, Diffenbachia, Taxus Bicata = Yew, Chrysanthemum
Plants found to be Poisonous to Rabbits
Aloe vera, Amaryllis, Anemone, Azalea, Buttercups, Bluebells, Bittersweet, Bryony, Caladium, Carnation, Clematis, Crown-of-Thorns, Cyclamen, Columbine, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Deadly Nightshade, Delphinium, Dieffenbachia, Dracaena, Dog Mercury, Evergreens, Fig, Figwort, Fools Parsley, Poppies, Ragwort, Hemlock, Holly, Hydrangea, Impatiens, Juniper, Kingcup, Leyland Cypress, Laburnum, Lords And Ladies, Lily of the Valley, Lobelia, Marsh Marigold, Monkshood, Meadow Saffron, Mistletoe, Morning Glory, Oleander, Primrose, Privet, Schefflera, Spurges, St Johns wort, Rhododendron, Rubber Plant, Tulips, Wisteria, Woody Nightshade
Showing
The Hobby of Breeding %26amp; Exhibiting Rabbits is called 'The Fancy'.
BRC member for over 30+ years. www.thebrc.org
Since having a brain injury I had to cut down on pets from over the 200 I owned, I have only kept a few Ferrets and European polecat hybrids, Rabbits, Dogs and a breeding pair of Rosella Parakeets.
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Contact me if you need any more help. I help my vet when ever I can.
The American cottontail rabbit is an inferior species of rabbit and not the same specie as the rabbits that are kept all over the world as pets, the domestic rabbits originate from Spain
I absolutely agree with Pal. Pellets are the main staple and nutrition source even though a rabbit should only be fed about as much as it can eat in an hour. Remember, they are VERY compact and swell up greatly in the stomach. Get good, quality stuff that does not have ';fun-looking'; stuff in it. It should be green, smell sweet, and look a little shiny. Try a feed that has 16% protein and as high a fiber content as you can find. Buying at a feed store instead of a pet store is a good idea. It is usually cheaper and better quality, too. Us ';serious'; rabbit people shop at feed stores. ;)
Hay should also be given daily. It give a little extra nutrition, much needed fiber to push out hairballs, satisfies their chewing needs and keep 'em busy. Clean water should be available at all times.
Only give your rabbit greens (includes fruits and carrots) if he is 4 months or older as it can cause enteritis and die from diarhrea. Introduce greens slowly and give them 2 - 3 times a week as treats. A teacup full is fine. Keep the fruit and carrots to a minimum as they are high in sugar. Bananas can quickly make a rabbit fat. 1 inch is one serving and this is plenty.
Enjoy your rabbit! :)
how many vegetables you should give your rabbit depends on his age. adult rabbits should eat dark green vegetables often, while young rabbits shouldnt. young rabbits should eat veggies like carrots and stuff but not too much. carrots arent a major part of rabbit's diets. rabbits should mostly eat pellets and hay (hay is to help their digestion.). ';In addition to hay, the basic diet of an adult rabbit should consist of leafy, dark green vegetables such as romaine and leaf lettuces, parsley, cilantro, collard greens, arugula, escarole, endive, dandelion greens, and others. Variety is important, so feed your rabbit three different vegetables at a time. When introducing new veggies to a rabbit's diet, try just one at a time and keep quantities limited. With such sensitive digestive systems, there are a number of foods that rabbits should avoid eating. These include iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cabbage, corn, beans, peas, potatoes, beets, onions, rhubarb, bamboo, seeds, grains, and many others. Also, don't feed your rabbit chocolate, candy, anything moldy, or most human foods. If you are not sure about a certain food, ask your rabbit's veterinarian.'; (-human society of the united states).
Pellets should be the major part of his diet so think of other veggies as dessert. If you are giving dark green greens like kale, dandelion greens, plantain they can have pretty much all they will eat but things like squash, carrots or fruit are too rich for their digestive systems so give them as treats. A normal size tea cup like the ones your grandma had hold about 6 ounces. Tea mugs are over 8 ounces usually.What is the qty of vegetables that i can feed my rabbit? Can anyone tell me the measure using a normal tea cup
As you don't say what type of rabbit yous is we can only guess.
If you give a mini or a dwarf one cup full, then you would give a medium rabbit 2 cups full, large breeds 3 cups full and giant breeds 4 cups full.
The following was compiled by me to give more help to new rabbit owners and I exhibit standard rex, dutch, harlequins, magpies and dwarf lop rabbits, also ferrets and ferret cross European polecat hybrids, I got my first pet ferret and pet rabbit over 50+ years ago, when I was a small child.
History.
Dutch rabbits, along with the English, were the most popular pet and exhibition rabbits a position that has now been filled by the Lop breeds. Originally from Holland or Belgium, the breed is striking in its appearance with a white blaze carrying up to a point between the ears, a saddle of colour continuing right around the middle of the rabbit with a straight edge and white markings on the hind feet. Their coat should be glossy and they are a medium size rabbit weighing 2.04 -2. 26 kg (4.5 lb. 5 lb.).
Behaviour of all rabbits.
Dutch rabbits are very lively and alert and should make good pets although a prospective owner should be looking for a breeder that handles the rabbits regularly from a young age so that the rabbit is not too jumpy. Colours Black, Blue, Chocolate, Yellow, Tortoiseshell, Steel Grey, Brown Grey, Pale Grey and Tri Colour
By using body language rabbits can stamp their feet or with a flash of a tail they can be seen and heard by other rabbits over a long distance.
Feeding Rabbits require a high fibre with lots of low quality hay (dried grass) or straw and low protein feed to prevent digestive problems, all rabbits do better on a poor quality hay than on a better quality hay such as timothy hay. Use rabbit pellets which can be purchased from pet shops to provide all your rabbits dietary needs and along with the following. Vegetables:
Artichoke leaves and Jerrusalem leaves, stems and tubers, Asparagus, Baby Sweetcorns and full size ones, Beetroot, Broccoli (and its leaves, including purple sprouting varieties), Brussel Sprouts (leaves and sprouts), Cabbage (can sometimes cause digestive upsets), Carrots (and carrot tops), Cauliflower (and the leaves), Celeriac, Celery (and its leaves), Chicory (in small amounts as this is a diretic), Courgette ( also leaves and flowers), Cucumber ( also leaves and flowers), Curly Kale (Excerlent for winter use), Fennel, Green beans (including leaves and stems), Kohl rabi, Parsnip, Peas (including the leaves and pods), Peppers (red, green and yellow), Pumpkin ( also leaves and flowers), Radish Tops, Rocket, Romaine (and all other lettuce as this is a diretic), Spinach (only occasional), Spring Greens, Squash (e.g. Butternut, leaves and flowers), Swede (Excerlent for winter use), Turnip (only occasional), Watercress.
Herbs (often powerful tastes so may take some getting used to): Basil, Coriander, Dill, Mint (peppermint), Parsley, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.
Fruits (should be fed in moderation, due to sugar content): all types of fresh fruit including skin Apple, Apricot, Banana (high in potassium),Blackberries (and leaves 鈥?excellent astringent properties), Blueberries,Cherries, Grapes, Kiwi Fruit, Melon, Mango, Nectarines, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plums, Strawberries, Raspberries (and leaves 鈥?excellent astringent properties), Tomatoes (not the leaves)
Wild Garden Herbs/Weeds/Flowers: Borage, Calendula, Camomile, Chickweed ( in small amounts as this is a diretic), Clover (leaves and flowers), Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Dandelion (in small amounts as this is a diretic), Goosegrass (cleavers) but may stick to coat!, Lavender, Mallow, Nettle (the type with the white flowers), Nasturtium (leaves and flowers), Shepherd's purse, Sow Thistle, Plantain, Yarrow.
Extra vitamins and salt licks are not required. Any changes in diet must be made slowly (green stuffs and prepared feeds) over a period of a couple of weeks, to avoid digestive upsets. Fresh water must be available at all times and renewed daily.
To enable your rabbit to extract as much protein, vitamins and minerals from their low quality food, they digest their food twice, these are soft, kidney shaped droppings which are covered in a small amount of mucous. These droppings are very different from the dry round droppings that you will usually see your rabbit passing. Rabbits are herbivorous and wild rabbits will spend most of their lives grazing on grass, foliage, flowers and roots
Rabbits living indoor will drink more water than rabbits living out of doors because of the dryer atmosphere
Housing
For first time rabbit owner once you get home with your rabbit, put it in your cage and leave it for 48 house so that it can get used to its new surroundings before you start handling it, if you start to handle it too early you could end up with a very grumpy young rabbit from the start.
Rabbits can be kept indoors or outdoors, either way they need their own space in an appropriate cage or hutch. There are many purpose built cages and hutches available, alternatively you could build your own. It is recommended that you purchase the best quality you can afford, your rabbit will need it for 7--12 years. Make sure that the hutch is large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and high enough for your rabbit to stand upright. Dutch rabbits are generally comfortable in a 4' x 2' hutch. If kept outdoors, the hutch should have a dark enclosed area to provide your rabbit with a quiet space. The main living area should be large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and have wire mesh on the door. The hutch should be at least 6'; off the floor to provide adequate ventilation. In the winter you can move your rabbits indoors or into a shed. They are also quite happy remaining out of doors, providing extra protection such as an old blanket draped over the front of the hutch at night in very cold weather. Remember rabbits need good ventilation, you can not therefore leave the cover down permanently otherwise your rabbit will succumb to chest infections from the damp, ammonia or overheating, and rabbits die from all of these.
Rabbits are naturally very clean animals and will only defecate and urinate in one area.
Bedding
Hay, straw and wood chips all make suitable bedding for rabbits. It is down to personal choice which you use, however, research has shown that rabbits will choose straw rather than wood chip or wire bottomed cages. All bedding should be renewed at least once a week, and the hutch should be washed, scrubbed and disinfected several times per year.
Rabbits can live out doors quite happily at minus 20c or below, all they need is plenty of bedding and a 4 inch layer of shavings
Exercise
Rabbits need regular stimulation and exercise in a safe environment. This can be in a purpose made rabbit run or simply by bringing your rabbit indoors and letting it play in your living room. Rabbits that are playing outside of their hutches, either in a run or indoors, should be supervised at all times and their play area must be 'rabbit proofed' by removing any hazards. Young rabbits will enjoy exercise, but be careful not to over do it, particularly if you are still in the 'getting to know each other' period.
Rabbits are sociable creatures and enjoy the company of humans, dogs, cats and other rabbits if carefully introduced. It is generally suggested that each rabbit has its own hutch (particularly if you intend to show it) as rabbits are like children and prefer not to share 'bedrooms'. They can, however, socialise together in common space, such as rabbit runs, and will like being able to see and hear another rabbit when they are in their own hutches. 2 bucks must never be put together even in a run if they have not been castrated (they will fight).
Rabbits need to be occupied and they love playing with toys. This can include manufactured toys for human babies, birds, cats, dogs, hamsters etc. But rabbits will equally get hours of enjoyment from some very cheap, readily available items in the household, blocks of wood, planks, plastic flower pots.
Rabbits can get exercise by taking them out on a harness and lead, but the problem with this is that rabbits can pick up diseases and fleas left on the grass by other rabbits, if their vaccinations are up to date they should not get any of the diseases but they will still pick up fleas.
Rabbits left to run around the home while the householder is out will chew wires, electric leads and furniture, these pets should be put in a pen or hutch while the householders are not at home.
Health
It is recommend that you get your rabbit covered by Pet Insurance as veterinary fees can mount up. Never leave a rabbit in the sole care of a child. As an adult you will have to assume sole responsibility for the health and welfare of your child's rabbit.
To prevent territorial behaviour of both bucks (males) and does (females), it is suggested that pet rabbits are neutered, if they are not neutered then it should be one rabbit per cage. I don't see altering as cruel when the kits may be dead in a year anyway; either through being ';released'; into the wild'; or being slaughtered in a shelter when the owners have got bored of them.
Never put intact cavies / guinea-pigs in with intact rabbits as they will both sexually abuse each other, cavies / guinea- pigs should be housed with others of the same species. Males can be neutered at around 3-4 months, and does at 6 months. Females over 2-3 years old that are not being regularly bred from are at high risk of developing uterine cancer unless neutered.
Rabbits have little ability to regulate their body temperature and die very easily from heat stroke. Ensure adequate shade is provided at all times. Handle your rabbit daily, and it will generally enjoy your company. Never pick a rabbit up by its ears, and always support your rabbits back and hind quarters when handling.
Rabbits can easily experience spinal injuries, nails need clipping every 6-8 weeks and teeth should be checked weekly to ensure they are correctly aligned and they moult 2-4 times a year, only one of these will be heavy (usually late Spring/early Summer).
Seek veterinary advice if your rabbit develops discharges from the eye, nose or mouth, has scabs inside its ears, is passing diarrhoea or mucous, or stops eating and/or drinking. Any ill rabbit must always be given drinking water in a bowl. Water bottles are a clean, hygienic way of providing water if you rabbit is fit and well, but ill rabbits often become listless and will be unlikely to be bothered to lift their heads up to the spout of a bottle and will dehydrate and die very quickly.
If at all worried about your rabbit seek Veterinary Advice as sick or injured rabbits die very quickly
Healthy rabbits kept in clean conditions should not need bathing, if you think your rabbit needs a bath, first sort out why you think so and what you have done wrong in the first place.
Rabbit teeth, some rabbits have an over bight or an under bight which means that the teeth don't wear down properly, you have a choice here 1] Get your vet to pull the two front teeth out, 2] Get your vet to cut or file the two front teeth down, 3] You cut or file the teeth down. I prefer to do this job myself and cut the rabbits teeth, but I have never had to cut the teeth of any of the rabbits that I have bred. The name for this problem is malocclusion! Rabbits do far far better on a poor quality hay as they will chew this then excrete a pellet which they will eat so as to get more value out of the poor quality hay. This will also give them a more natural exercises to do and keep them occupied for longer. Trimming Nails Sit down and lay your rabbit on its back that way you can get to all 4 feet put your thumb on the sole of the foot with your fingers around the back of the foot and press your thumb down to show the nails take 1/3 rd of the nail off
A rabbits nose should be dry when it is in good health, if the nose is wet seek advice from your vet.
Breeding
Avoid breeding rabbits that have genetic defects and anything that is not found in the wild population such as long fur, extra short fur, drop down ears or satin fur can be classed as a genetic defect. Long hared rabbits such as Angora's, Cashmeres and Lionheads need a lot more grooming than short hair or normal coated rabbits do
Females will come into heat when a male is around, they don't go through cycles like most other creatures although they can mate anytime in any month and produce a litter, in theory they can produce a litter every month.
Gestation 30 to 32 days, litter size 3 to 8, eyes open 10 to 12 days, weaning are 6 to 8 weeks When the litter arrives don't expect every kit in the litter to be the same size, like multiple human births each kit will be different size and weight. Male Rabbit-BUCK (Sire) Female Rabbit-Doe (Dam) Young rabbit- Kit (offspring)
All rabbits should have their first litter before they reach 12 months old, if this is left until latter complications can set in and 95% of all older female pet rabbits die having their first litter.
Males can father a litter anytime from 6 months old up to 12 years old.
When breeding each doe should have her own cage to have her litter in, that way she will feel safe and in wild rabbits the pregnant doe leaves all the other rabbits and makes a stop (small burrow) where only she knows the litter can be found and it is not until the kits are ready to leave the stop that they return to the larger warren and all the other rabbits.
Pregnant rabbits can be handled until she starts pulling out her belly fur, at this point she should not be handled as the stress of the forthcoming litter and being handled may cause her to abort the litter.
If you intend breeding rabbits try to get hold of some pedigree stock, there are millions of cross bred rabbits about and a lot just end up being slaughtered, but with pedigree stock there is always some one out there who will buy them.
The doe must be put in with the buck who has to be housed separately and the matting only take a couple of seconds, then for the next three weeks she can be treated just as if she had not be mated only with a slight increase of food, by the 21 st day you should be starting to prepare for the birth by putting lots of hay or straw in the bedding area so that the doe can start to build her nest.
After the birth she will feed her kits at dawn and dusk, to feed them she will stand over the kits and the kits will come up to feed from the doe. Does don't menstruate, they ovulate after mating, a very efficient system.
Sexing rabbits try the following sites ....
www.debmark.com/rabbits/sexing. ... www.rabbitnetwork.org/articles/sexing.sh鈥?... www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=18%26amp;鈥?...
My experience
I have bred, exhibited and bred exhibition rabbits since the early 70's, all of my rabbits are healthy and well cared for, they live up to 12+ years, at the moment I have 26 rabbits.
Garden plants. There's no such thing as a rabbit-proof plant. However, there are some that usually get passed over for something more tasty. Achilles (Yarrow), Agastache (Hyssop), Aquilegia (Columbine), Astilbe, Digitalis (Foxglove), Eryngium (Sea Holly), Euphorbia (Spurge), Gaillardia (Blanket Flower), Geranium (Perennial Geraniums), Helleborus (Hellebore), Hyacinthus (Hyacinth), Iris, Kniphofia (Red-hot Poker), Lavandula (Lavender), Lupinus (Lupine), Narcissus (Daffodil), Nepeta (Cat mint), Origanum (Oregano), Papaver (Poppy), Penstemon (Beardtongue), Peony, Perovskia (Russian Sage), Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal), Salvia (Sage), Yucca. Toxic Plants found in the house around Christmas: Poinsettia, Philodendron, Diffenbachia, Taxus Bicata = Yew, Chrysanthemum
Plants found to be Poisonous to Rabbits
Aloe vera, Amaryllis, Anemone, Azalea, Buttercups, Bluebells, Bittersweet, Bryony, Caladium, Carnation, Clematis, Crown-of-Thorns, Cyclamen, Columbine, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Deadly Nightshade, Delphinium, Dieffenbachia, Dracaena, Dog Mercury, Evergreens, Fig, Figwort, Fools Parsley, Poppies, Ragwort, Hemlock, Holly, Hydrangea, Impatiens, Juniper, Kingcup, Leyland Cypress, Laburnum, Lords And Ladies, Lily of the Valley, Lobelia, Marsh Marigold, Monkshood, Meadow Saffron, Mistletoe, Morning Glory, Oleander, Primrose, Privet, Schefflera, Spurges, St Johns wort, Rhododendron, Rubber Plant, Tulips, Wisteria, Woody Nightshade
Showing
The Hobby of Breeding %26amp; Exhibiting Rabbits is called 'The Fancy'.
BRC member for over 30+ years. www.thebrc.org
Since having a brain injury I had to cut down on pets from over the 200 I owned, I have only kept a few Ferrets and European polecat hybrids, Rabbits, Dogs and a breeding pair of Rosella Parakeets.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/intact-fer鈥?/a> http://www.geocities.com/houseferrets13u鈥?/a> .
Contact me if you need any more help. I help my vet when ever I can.
The American cottontail rabbit is an inferior species of rabbit and not the same specie as the rabbits that are kept all over the world as pets, the domestic rabbits originate from Spain
I absolutely agree with Pal. Pellets are the main staple and nutrition source even though a rabbit should only be fed about as much as it can eat in an hour. Remember, they are VERY compact and swell up greatly in the stomach. Get good, quality stuff that does not have ';fun-looking'; stuff in it. It should be green, smell sweet, and look a little shiny. Try a feed that has 16% protein and as high a fiber content as you can find. Buying at a feed store instead of a pet store is a good idea. It is usually cheaper and better quality, too. Us ';serious'; rabbit people shop at feed stores. ;)
Hay should also be given daily. It give a little extra nutrition, much needed fiber to push out hairballs, satisfies their chewing needs and keep 'em busy. Clean water should be available at all times.
Only give your rabbit greens (includes fruits and carrots) if he is 4 months or older as it can cause enteritis and die from diarhrea. Introduce greens slowly and give them 2 - 3 times a week as treats. A teacup full is fine. Keep the fruit and carrots to a minimum as they are high in sugar. Bananas can quickly make a rabbit fat. 1 inch is one serving and this is plenty.
Enjoy your rabbit! :)
how many vegetables you should give your rabbit depends on his age. adult rabbits should eat dark green vegetables often, while young rabbits shouldnt. young rabbits should eat veggies like carrots and stuff but not too much. carrots arent a major part of rabbit's diets. rabbits should mostly eat pellets and hay (hay is to help their digestion.). ';In addition to hay, the basic diet of an adult rabbit should consist of leafy, dark green vegetables such as romaine and leaf lettuces, parsley, cilantro, collard greens, arugula, escarole, endive, dandelion greens, and others. Variety is important, so feed your rabbit three different vegetables at a time. When introducing new veggies to a rabbit's diet, try just one at a time and keep quantities limited. With such sensitive digestive systems, there are a number of foods that rabbits should avoid eating. These include iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cabbage, corn, beans, peas, potatoes, beets, onions, rhubarb, bamboo, seeds, grains, and many others. Also, don't feed your rabbit chocolate, candy, anything moldy, or most human foods. If you are not sure about a certain food, ask your rabbit's veterinarian.'; (-human society of the united states).
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