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Advice for a first time rabbit owner.

lemonbunny — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:42:58 GMT

I got my first rabbit yesterday and I have a few questions.

1. How do you tell if they are a boy or a girl?

2. I would like to put a small log in her/his hutch but I live in Australia and were I live the only trees avalible are eucalyptus gum trees and I don't know if they are bunnie-safe.

Thanks.

First-Time Bunny Owner

littlebuddy040 — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:26:12 GMT

I've researched as much as I can about Netherlands, and learned a lot. I'm just not to certain I'm 'prepared' and what better way than to get advice then from actual bunny owners!?
I'm ordering this starter kit:
http://www.amazon.com/Super-Pet-Complete-Rabbit-Purple/dp/B000HHM040/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1365650284&sr=8-2&keywords=Rabbit+starter+kit
And hopefully that will last for a while until I figure out a perfect brand for food that I can afford and stick to.
I also got some questions too!
I'll have the bunny out with me as much as possible, and play with it too.
Since they are bunnies, is it okay to let them wander around in the grass? Or possibly the porch? When its outside of the cage... Do I place the 'litterbox/tray' somewhere near it or no? I'm also going to make it a playpen, but not so sure on what to use. I found a medium dog pool, and its sturdy enough to last with bunny digging, and its just tall enough to where it can't jump out. I was planning to fill it with hay or bedding and tons of toys for it, is that a good idea?
And what vegetables do you recommend as an addition to their daily diet?
Also... I have a 4 year old pug, and I'm wanting them to get along with each other, but not so sure how to introduce them safely, and if its even the right thing to do.
Of course I'll wait on a lot of things, until the bunny is comfortable and already bonded with me.
Thanks ahead of time!

I need help identifying this breed.

CandiceTaylor — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:28:16 GMT

The photos are of the Mother (Jelly, with the white stripe on the forehead)) and the father (Beans). They belong to a friend of mine. When she got them, she was told they were both female, but low and behold, Jelly got pregnant and now they have a litter of 5 little bunnies. The father has since been neutered.

She was told they were "Dwarf Rabbits", but I know they have to be some sort of breed or a mix, and I'm taking a bunny this week (They're 7 weeks old now) and I'm just curious if anyone could help with identifying this breed? Just for my own sake of knowing. Thanks for your help.

Health help!

Watership down — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 08:38:41 GMT

My bunny Amigo has started to drink up to 12ml of water per day (past 2-3 days) and he usually drinks 6-8 mls of water. He is also peeing more because of this. Any idea why?
Edit
He is about 1 1/5 years old and i haven't noticed physical, behavioral, etc changes.

Rabbits Aren't Rodents

feathersnfuz — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:32:42 GMT

By Shanelle Boyd

It all started with the swat of a broom and an old woman standing helplessly on a chair in the middle of a perfectly sterile kitchen (at least as sterile as it could be until a “rodent” graced its floor). My quest for the discovery of the distinction between what is a rodent and what’s not became apparent with one broom swoop as my friend’s mother yelled, “Get that rodent out of my kitchen!” Meanwhile, my friend’s lop-eared rabbit, Charlie, hopped along the edges of the freshly swept floorboards to avoid the undeserved assault. Because Charlie had whiskers, large eyes, big ears and a tail, he was instantly perceived as the ultimate enemy to sterile kitchens everywhere: a rodent.

Ten years later, I heard rodents and rabbits mixed up again as I stood in the check out line at a rural plant nursery. Another patron stood nearby, browsing pest control products while complaining about the lettuce crops she had lost to the “verminous rodent” known as the feral rabbit. The nursery’s owner gently comforted her, noting that rabbits are nothing more than “rodents with fluffy tails.”

Rabbits can’t get a break from being labeled as rodents.

Read the rest of the article at http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/critter-exclusives/rabbits-arent-rodents.aspx

Hay?

2dragon4u2 — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:43:56 GMT

I know rabbits are supposed to have hay all day long, so I've been giving them hay that we had ready on our yard. I double checked with my mom, and she says its just random grasses.

Is this kind fine? The rabbits seem to love it. Little Newbie goes nuts for it, and Daphnie tries to get in my lap to get to the bag faster.

I bought them alfla treats last night. I know this kind is mostly meant for younger buns and possibly older buns (Daphnie is probably 7+ by now) so I know they should only get this rarely.

So is the kind I have fine? Or should I be purchasing some hay from the store to mix in with this?

-My rabbits love it
-They all seem fine

Drooling?

2dragon4u2 — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:38:02 GMT

I purchased a new rabbit today at an Animal Swap. I told myself no more buying bunnies, just rescues, but these looked terrified and I swore I could feel her ribs.

So, I'm now a proud owner of a Holland Lop. I've had her in my lap, and I keep noticing wet spots after she runs her face over something (like my laptop or arms). I believe she is drooling.

What could be the cause?

Help?!! My Bunn Hates the Vet!!

Watership down — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:45:12 GMT

My rabbit hates the vet. He is terrified of him. My vet is really nice and deals well with the situation but Amigo screams at him. It tears my heart to see him so upset. I really mean scream and that sound means he is terrified. I don't want him to be so upset. Any helpful tips/hints?

A forever home

luvbrucey — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:16:49 GMT

Hi! I just recently acquired a little white bunny because of the poor care of her previous owner such as: her "cage" was a small 10gal aquarium, only got cleaned whenever I was able to make my way over to the house she was at, this person's house has roaches everywhere and constantly were getting in her "cage", and the 10 yr old girl she belonged to got bored of her and stopped playing with her. So I bought her from the little girl who was glad to hand her over to me.

My mom is allowing me to care for her until I can find her a better home. I was wondering if anyone here knows of a website or something to find someone interested? I tried looking into petfinder but I couldn't find anywhere to make a post about her?

My mom is only letting me keep her until she finds a good place. So don't get me wrong, I would absolutely love to keep her but I'm under my parent's roof.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, maybe even a rabbit rescue if anyone knows of one?

Dutch bunnies

Madtigerlillly — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:14:42 GMT

I have two dutch bunnies. A male and a female and they are the meanest pet I have ever owned. I got them from a pet store when they were younge and handled them a lot. At first they were shy and hid, but now they run from people and if you hold one it claws you, bites, then jumps out of your arms and runs. I get a lot of bright red scratches every time I pick one up and they have both biten and both times draw blood. They have a big cage and an even bigger pen that the cage open ups into. They live out side and share their pen with my chickens and ducks. They have their own shelter and the other animals theirs. They have water, food and shelter. I have a nice sized out door fan that leans agianst the fence they can lay next to and the floor is dirt and I let them dig anywhere they want. If the hole gets too deep to be safe I fill it in. I sometimes fill empty tolite paper roles with carrots and the female eats them, but the male doesn't likes carrots. With this sheat they mostly laze around and don't do much. Some time ago you could only touch them if you have a group of three or more to help you catch them, even then it was hard. Now the female has gotten to where you can pet her, but you can't pick her up or she'll freak. I learned that if you turn them up side down in your arms the rabbits go limp. That's the only way I can hold the male, but when he gets just barly turned up right, he freaks and jumps from my arms. They have had three litters and the male is now fixed. All their babies now have families. I don't know how to get them socilized. When people come over I tell them they can pet the rabbits at their own risk. The only reason I still own them is because I love them and don't want to get rid of them. Please help! Is it me, the rabbits, or both?

Easy To Make, & Inexspensive Too!

littlebuddy040 — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:57:51 GMT

I found a few good ideas online- Feel free to add your ideas to!
Paper Towel Toy!
-Stuff hay in cardboard tubes to make a quick, fun toy for your rabbit. You can either use kitchen paper towels or toilet paper rolls. If you want, you can block one end too, I'd would imagine that would help with a possible mess
Cardboard Condos!
-Have any leftover cardboard boxes? You can cut 'doorways' in them, and connect more than one to make little tunnels for your rabbit to run in and out of, and it makes a nice nap spot too!
A New Way To Recycle!
-You can scrunch unwanted paper such as old newspapers into balls for the bunny to shred, or shred it yourself so your bunny can dig and rest in it. Ensure that the paper does not have ink on it, or that the ink is soy-based, like most newspapers.
A Wooden Buddy
-You can make your rabbit a wooden chew toy, by buying untreated and unused
wooden spoons, or possibly blocks of wood.
Simple Toys
-Some rabbits love to fling around stuff, and play with stuff that makes jingly noises. Why not buy that jingly cat toy? Or some wooden bird perches? And maybe even some baby keys! Everyday items meant for something or someone else can easily be the perfect toy for your bunny!
A Christmas Special
-Instead of throwing away all that used wrapping paper, give it to your bunny! They'll just love it! And on Christmas time, let them open their own presents They'll love opening it, and you'll love watching!
Oatmeal Boxes
-Rabbits will love chewing these and rolling them around, for added fun fill them with rice so it will make noise every time the roll it!
Phone Books
-Have an old phone book and new ones on the way? Give it to your bunny! They'll enjoy shredding and sliding it around the room
Paper Bags!
-Next time you go Grocery Shopping, ask the bagger if he could use paper bags- Or if you could have some. Your rabbit will just love exploring inside, and once he/she gets bored of that, they'll jump on it and they'll enjoy chewing and shredding it!
The Soda Pebble
-Be sure to clean the inside of the soda thoroughly, (Let it sit for a bit in hot and/or soapy water) place a pebble/rock inside and close off the top. Your bunny will enjoy this new rattle!

Not all rabbits will play with all toys. Experiment until you find toys that appeal to your bunny. Just like kids, bunnies can get tired of toys, so don't be surprised if yours plays with a new one for a couple of weeks and then abandons it. (Often, rabbits "remember" forgotten toys in a few days or weeks.) Try having a few toys on hand, perhaps in a box that he/she can take from when the mood strikes or that you can lay in his/her cage.

- Thanks for reading! Hope this helps and Rabbits Enjoy

Rabbit breeds

bunnyhammy26 — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:31:09 GMT

Which is the best breed for a small house? The Netherland Dwarf? Mini Lop, Holland Lop, Dwarf Hotot, mixed breed? Lionhead, Dutch, Florida White... which is rather calm, but less than 5 pounds? Help!

Rescuing Bunnies: Microchips

TheAverageRabbit — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:40:32 GMT

I bet many rabbit owners and pet lovers would be absolutely astounded at the number of sweet little (and big!) bunnies brought in to shelters, rescues, and animal control as strays.

One new(er) addition to your armory of tactics in the safe keeping of your pets is the microchip I.D.

You might be familiar with micro chipping if yourself or those around you have cats or dogs. Many animals now, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, livestock, guinea pigs, ferrets and rabbits are being taken to be chipped by their owners and care takers.

With bunnies who live outdoors, or as many owners enjoy taking their furry babies outdoors to get some exercise and fresh air, their is always a chance for accidents to happen. Even those that aren't typically in such a situation always run a risk of loosing their family.

Nowadays, chipping a pet is fairly inexpensive and worry free. Most veterinarians are happy to do it. It's a small injection, but your vet and their technicians will now what to do, and you being present to stroke and reassure your pet will only be beneficial to the entire experience.

Afterwards, your pet might have a small scab, or a smidge of swelling, but that will quickly go away. Then the registered number on the chip, is recorded along with your personal contact information. If your pet ever gets lost or loose and is caught a simple scan at any rescue agency or veterinary office will match them right to you!
It's also very easy to update the information if you move or change phone numbers.

Meet Lucile:

She's a chocolate dutch who was found as a stray in November. Thank heavens it was before it got too cold!
She was adopted and microchipped on Tuesday afternoon.

Hopefully this can help reunite a few buns with their forever families!

Heavy Breathing ! Help

Hamstermodel — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:36:07 GMT

Since 4:00 today, my rabbit Sprout has been having SUPER heavy breathing, I'm quite sure it's not teeth grinding as he makes that noise while he eats. Sprout is only showing problems in the heavy breathing but he is eating, running around, been outside and everything. Sprout for now 2 years has had (and still has) pasturella (if that's spelled right probaly not), which is drainage of the eye and sneezing. We are looking to see if there is an emergency vet or something but we are definetly taking him tomorrow. Do you think this heavy breathing will pass? Is it from being outside as it only started this evening. PLEASE REPLY!! I will appreciate it a lot!

Thanks

Special Diets

FluffyRodentLove127 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:01:53 GMT

Our bun bun got really sick and almost died. We had to switch him over to basically just hay and veggies. He gets a timothy based pellet. What does everyone else feed?

Bunnies need a home!

animal1010 — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:27:28 GMT

I have 2 rabbits that need an excelent home. They are male Holland lops of about 19 weeks. They are unneutered, but are a bonded pair and I won't let them be separated. They are brothers. One is a grey color and the other black. They are near Abilene, TX. They are free. You must come pick them up. I will be inquiring about the care you plan to give them and the supplies you are using. I would also like to keep intouch with how they are doing. I'm having to give them away because budget is not allowing for 6 rabbits. You can see a pick of the gray one in the Critter Club Profiles under the name Silver. The black one does not have a profile but looks just like the rabbit under the name Snickers. Please post or PM me if you are interested. I will update this topic if there is a taker. Thanks!

People putting their rabbits up for adoption?

urofan — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 02:28:35 GMT

At my local Petco there are sometimes rabbits that people can adopt. Do you see a lot of rabbits up for adoption where you live?

What were the breeds of the rabbits that needed a new home?

My Rabbit's Behavior

Jimothy — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:46:13 GMT

Lately my bunny has been constantly digging at my couch and blankets. It appears shes nesting but, I'm not too sure. Also when she is doing her digging and "nesting" on my couch and I try to pet her, she will nudge my hand away and lightly bite my hand until I go away. She has never done this before. Not breaking skin at all but scratching with her teeth. She is roughly 8 months old or so. I've had her for 3 weeks so far.

I will be taking her to the vet next week for a nice checkup and hopefully spaying her. My guess is she's nesting to prepare for a litter and wants her space? Spaying would stop this behavior? I just leave her be when she gets cranky lol

I love her regardless.

Thanks for your help!
Jimothy

Just wondering

bunniemom — Wed, 30 May 2012 10:28:53 GMT

I was just wondering about some of the rabbit owners. It seems that many of you are young and maybe first time pet owners. Do any of you belong to 4 h or any other organization dealing with small animals? I could not help feeling that some of you have a real problem with rabbit breeders who like dog breeders can be responsible or irresponsible. My daughter is in 4h and we do breed our rabbits and also have rescued rabbits from very bad situations. As for the recent post of a litter of lion head bunnies being born I am not sure if the rabbit was pregnant when purchased or was bred. In ether case now taking care of the mom and kits will be important and equally important will be making sure at 8 weeks to separate bucks from does so you do not get another litter. Knowledge of any animal being cared for is important and I suggest you join your local 4h or other groups that can improve you care for your furry friends.

Is there a rabbit breed that you hope to get in the future?

urofan — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 11:09:10 GMT

Is there a rabbit breed that you want to get but have not had the opportunity to get?

Toys

Watership down — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:07:57 GMT

My rabbit Amigo has about 20 toys (not kidding) and he plays with new ones for the first few days and them he doesn't really touch them unless I start a game. This makes him bored so he scratches the metal pee guards and it is really loud and obnoxious especially if we have people over. How can I keep him interested and amused?

Toys

Watership down — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:11:44 GMT

Feel free to check more than one and tell me brands etc.

Is my rabbit pregnant?

oatman — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 14:40:45 GMT

25 days ago, two of my rabbits (that were not neutered/spayed...most of them are) got out of their cages at the same time. I have no idea how long they were out but it was not really long. I don't know what they were doing.They are a boy and a girl. 3 days ago my rabbit showed signs of wanting to build a (the girl) by carrying hay around in her mouth so I gave her a cardboard box and she was busy all day making a nest with tons of hay but no fur. She seems to be eating more and I have seperated her from her the five other spayed/neuterd bunnies she shared a cage with because she was chasing and biting them which she has never done before. She also seems to be laying on her side more (it might just be me). She does not go in the box where she made her nest much maybe once a day and does not eat the hay. She has had false pregnancies before so I cannot decide if this is real or not. The other times she was false pregnant she did not make a nest as big and pulled some fur. This time she has not pulled fur yet. I can't tell if her belly is at all bigger. She has also been eating more hay (it seems). Do you think she is pregnant?

Have you ever been to a rabbit show?

urofan — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 10:57:27 GMT

Did you enjoy the rabbit show? What rabbit breeds did you see at the rabbit show?

Keeping Outside Rabbits Safe During Cold Weather?

urofan — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:27:36 GMT

I know some of you keep your rabbits outside instead of keeping them in your house. When it's cold outside, what are the things that you do to keep your rabbits warm? Water turns to ice when the weather drops below freezing, so do you check your rabbits' water bottles to make sure that your rabbits are able to drink out of them? What is your housing like for your outside rabbits?

This topic is for sharing ideas about keeping rabbits outside during winter time and was not intended to question anyone's abilities to care for his or her rabbits. Feel free to provide any suggestions that might help someone who is new to keeping rabbits outside during cold weather.

Bunny with "snuffles"

Foxxtin — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:34:30 GMT

First, before anyone jumps down my throat about not taking my bunny to the vet - please try to understand, that due to our circumstances, and the cost of not only getting to, but paying for an exotic vet, we're unable to get him checked by a vet at this time. He will be going to a vet as soon as I can get a job, and find a certified vet in my area.

Anyway, upon rescuing my lion head bunny last summer (August 2011), we noticed that he had a problem with sneezing, with a white, sticky discharge. I did hours of research, and came to the conclusion, that he had a common bunny disease, commonly known as "Snuffles" I don't remember the actual, medical term, however, it's said to lead to other problems with the bunny's health, such as uri, ear infections, tilt-head (or whatever it was called) and other problems, then death.. However, my bunny has seemly stopped sneezing for the most part - he still sneezes, but not nearly as much no as violently as he used to.

I contacted a vet online through petsmart, who recommended him going to the vet, but again, that's not an option. We changed him to less than 10% litter, since he's free roam, and has no problem using newspaper as litter in his litter box.

I'm wondering if maybe I was wrong with my research? Do some bunnies just sneeze more than others? He has no other signs of illness. He eats fine, his weight is great, he's active and pees and poos normally. He doesn't scratch or pull his ears, and his eyes are clear and bright. He has no wheezing in his lungs (I check every day) and he seems perfectly fine, aside from occasional sneezing.
In the first 2 months of owning him, he had violent sneezing fits, that shook his entire body, and we were certain he wouldn't last long, but he seems to have recovered for the most part, like I said.

Has anyone ever experienced anything like this with their bunnies before? I read that bunnies can't really "catch colds" and don't have allergies like a dog or a cat can, but is that misinformation?

I'm just trying to gather a bit more information, before I spend thousands of dollars on vet tests. Thanks to anyone who can shed some light on the situation.

Help With My New Rabbit & Going Under My Bed

Jimothy — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 11:44:17 GMT

I just saved a beautiful dutch mix rabbit last night. Shes very friendly but timid so I plan on socializing her and holding her daily and of course little treats. My concern is this:

Shes taken a liking to under my bed. I have wall to wall carpet and I already prepped by removing everything from under my bed minus a few plastic covered bins. No wires what so ever. She does have a small carrier that I put blankets in and she has a nice big cage with solid bottom (this is on top of a dresser). There's also an opened guinea pig cage which she has already gotten use to with my little piggies (this cage is near the floor which she can access whenever she wants) but shes mainly hanging out under my bed now. She'll come out when she wants but I'm afraid shes going to get use to just hiding under there all the time.

What would you recommend I do?

Appreciate the help.

Playtime with Rabbits!

Hamstermodel — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:26:47 GMT

I have 2 rabbits named Sprout and Peter and the way I let them excersise is I let them play outside in our backyard for a 2 hours and they love it also they have "free range" of the house but they only like to be in the kitchen and the game room (in the kitchen is there cage). So I'm wondering how YOU let your rabbits excersie (out of their cage)!!!!

good rabbit groomers

Grell Addict — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 22:01:59 GMT

Hi! I was wondering if anyone.e knew of good rabbit groomers in the san Francisco/santacruz/watsonville/capitola area. my rabbit April has mats on her feet and belly. Its not my fault, when I got her from the shelter a week ago she had them. thanks in advance!

Lion-Head Rabbits

urofan — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:48:28 GMT

What do you think about Lion-Head Rabbits?

Bedding

2dragon4u2 — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:00:42 GMT

When I place bedding into Lula and Newbies' cage, they kick a lot of it out. The little Lionheads do this also.

Is this a sign to switch to a different bedding or maybe that I'm putting to much in their cage?

It also crossed my mind that maybe the bed of the cage is cooler than the chips, and as hot as it is, it might be more comfortable to them. Its been roughly 90+ degrees lately, and to prevent overheating I have three fans going in my room.

So, is their kicking the bedding out them telling me they dislike the bedding, to put less, or that they just want the plain plastic floor for now?

Do you like dwarf rabbits more than bigger rabbits?

urofan — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:47:59 GMT

What breeds of dwarf rabbits have you had for a pet?

Why does my bunny pee on my bed?

kristenaiers — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 22:25:28 GMT

Hello!
So I just adopted a 5-month old Flemish Giant mix from a local shelter about 2 weeks ago now! He is an exceptionally clean rabbit, like I'm talking no poop or pee anywhere in his cage or around my room ever since I've gotten him except his litter box. EXCEPT... my bed! For some reason he will go up there and sleep (which is fine) but than he leaves big piles of poop and occasionally pees, which is really annoying because than I have to wash my comforter, sheets, pillows, etc. Ive since been putting a shower curtain over my bed with an old sheet on top when he is out because I read that they might do it because my bed smells so much like me so that is supposed to deter them from doing it... but it hasn't worked at all... still big piles of poop, and he is still peeing on my bed every few days! He is neutered so it isn't because of that. I am hoping that someone might have a suggestion or answer for me? Please!

What Rabbit breeds do you dislike

urofan — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:35:20 GMT

Please name why you dislike the Rabbit breed?

skin condition - injury or something else?

kc — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:34:06 GMT

We have a 6 month old male Dutch Dwarf X that we raised from birth
He lives in a hutch with his father & brother
We're not sure if they are being aggressive toward him or not

We found him huddled in a ball in his cage 4 days ago and brought him in the house. He was extremely thin and did not appear to be eating.
We gave him some electrolytes and before long he started nibbling and began eating normally within a few hours but wouldn't drink water for 24 hours
He has scabs on his neck and from mid back all the way to his back end with small patches of hair missing around the sores. We thought it was just from fighting but haven't seen him actually fighting
He had large gurggling sounds in his belly so we researched a little online about GI issues and determined that he didn't have a blockage because he was urinating & pooping somewhat normally. We chose to give him simethicone (Oval - pediatric liquid) as a preventative measure to resolve any gas issue he might have. It seems to have helped a little.
He normally has a mild manner & is cuddly but he continues to be aggressive, charging at us & biting which leads me to believe he is still in pain
Looking more online at skin conditions confuses me .. I don't see anything that looks like what he has. Maybe it's just injuries that are healing or maybe it's something else? We have a 6 month old male Dutch Dwarf X that we raised from birth
He lives in a hutch with his father & brother
We're not sure if they are being aggressive toward him or not

We found him huddled in a ball in his cage 4 days ago and brought him in the house. He was extremely thin and did not appear to be eating.
We gave him some electrolytes and before long he started nibbling and began eating normally within a few hours but wouldn't drink water for 24 hours
He has scabs on his neck and from mid back all the way to his back end with small patches of hair missing around the sores. We thought it was just from fighting but haven't seen him actually fighting
He had large gurggling sounds in his belly so we researched a little online about GI issues and determined that he didn't have a blockage because he was urinating & pooping somewhat normally. We chose to give him simethicone (Oval - pediatric liquid) as a preventative measure to resolve any gas issue he might have. It seems to have helped a little.
He normally has a mild manner & is cuddly but he continues to be aggressive, charging at us & biting which leads me to believe he is still in pain
Looking more online at skin conditions confuses me .. I don't see anything that looks like what he has. Maybe it's just injuries that are healing or maybe it's something else?

Is ear biting normal?

jlnstack — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 07:25:04 GMT

I am in the process of bonding two rabbits. A male around one and a half who is neutured and a female that is between 4-5 months old and not spayed yet (too young). The male (Mickey) is very outgoing, curious, and loves attention. The female (Mittens) is skiddish and shy, but is becoming more and more curious. They share a large pen that is split down the middle with chicken wire until the bond. When they are in the pen, they lay side by side on either side of the chicken wire and play many rounds of money see monkey do. When out of the pen and not separated, Mittens will try and sniff Mickey and be somewhat close to him, but he always goes right for her ears. He has broken skin the past, so I usually stop him and pet them both side-by-side.

Is the ear biting normal? Can I do something to stop it? Should I keep them separate until she's older?

What is the rarest rabbit breed in the USA

urofan — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:32:15 GMT

Name a rabbit breed you think would be hard to get in the USA?

Rabbit breeds

urofan — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 07:56:36 GMT

What is your favorite Rabbit breed? Is there a Rabbit breed you dislike?

Holland/Mini lops

Beardiebro — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:29:45 GMT

I have heard good things about these small lops and I'm looking for cage requirments, food, handling, brushing, bedding, hides, toys, etc. Can I get a good care sheet on them please? I have never kept a rabbit before. What is the price range and handling tolerance of these rabbits? How easy is breeding?

New Bunny!

Boo10 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:11:46 GMT

She was an Easter present. Got her from a place my cousin's boyfriend owns. I think she may be pregnant.