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Advice, please (OT)
DH woke me this morning, to show me something.
A big BLACK bunny in the driveway, near where we park our cars. Wild bunnies are *not* black! At least not in our area. He was able to walk close to it, and he stopped about 8 or so feet from it. Black Bun turned and came up to him, much in the way a kitty will come up to you and ask for skritchies! So he picked it up. This is obviously a *TAME* bunny that someone turned loose, or escaped. We put it in a box, and it is now ensconced on our enclosed back porch with some pellets (we keep them for the wild bunnies that enjoy the weeds in our yard) in the enclosed back porch, with no kitties to torment it. Do we keep this critter, take it to the shelter..... what? I've never had a rabbit, what kind of special care do they need? I know that they can get along with cats, as there is one (a red one, named Lucy) at the MC Humane Association that gets along with the cats/kittens & dogs that the other workers bring in, but can this one deal with *12* all at once (needless to say, it's by itself right now, kitties are locked out of the back porch). I don't even know how to tell if it's a boy bunny or a girl bunny. I was able to pick it up, but it tucked it's little bunny tail, so I couldn't see anything - but I did notice that there were no swollen nipples, so, we know it's not nursing a litter of bitty-baby-bunnies (whew). And I know that bunnies can be spayed/neutered (I've issued vouchers for that at MCHA before) I guess I'm off to call our TED when they open in about 1/2 an hour, to see if they have any advice, and maybe to check to make sure it hasn't any nasties that it can give to the kitties. Can you frontline a rabbit?????? Just what we need - another critter to shed all over the house!!!!! -- The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)Š email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep |
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Advice, please (OT)
Magic Mood JeepŠ wrote: http://www.petwebsite.com/rabbits/rabbit_care.htm They've got pretty much everything you need to know about the basics To sex your bunny. Put bunny on your lap with rear end facing you. Turn bunny over. Just by the anus you'll see a vent. Press the vent with your fore and middle fingers and it will pop open. If you see a slit running up and down the length and with pink lines on both sides then you have a female bunny. Practical tips based on my teenage career exhibiting rabbits 1. Give them something to gnaw on 2 To clear the coat when they are moulting, wet hands, shake off surplus water and run hands through the coat backwards and forwards, the hair sticks to the wet (If you're inclined, spitting onto your hand and rubbing your hands together produces just the right degree of dampness) 3. If you have an outdoor hutch watch for poisonous plants growing up the back of the hutch, they're sweet creatures but not too bright 4 Always have plenty of clean hay and water for bunny 5 As with cats never lift a bunny by the scruff, in fact you pick them up very much like cats 6 If you're in the UK, check whether the rabbit is wearing a ring on its back leg (either one) that would enable an owner to be traced If you have further questions email me ) but bear in mind that I won't be about over weekends Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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Magic Mood JeepŠ wrote:
Do we keep this critter, take it to the shelter..... what? Sounds like someone's pet escaped. Perhaps calling your local shelter and TED to say you found a rabbit? Putting some posters around your neighborhood, without describing the rabbit, to see if his owners turn out. -- Victor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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Magic Mood JeepŠ wrote: DH woke me this morning, to show me something. A big BLACK bunny in the driveway, near where we park our cars. Wild bunnies are *not* black! At least not in our area. He was able to walk close to it, and he stopped about 8 or so feet from it. Black Bun turned and came up to him, much in the way a kitty will come upto you and ask for skritchies! So he picked it up. This is obviously a *TAME* bunny that someone turned loose, or escaped. We put it in a box, and it is now ensconced on our enclosed back porch with some pellets (we keep them for the wild bunnies that enjoy the weeds in our yard) in the enclosed back porch, with no kitties to torment it. Do we keep this critter, take it to the shelter..... what? I've never had a rabbit, what kind of special care do they need? I know that they can get along with cats, as there is one (a red one, named Lucy) at the MC Humane Association that gets along with the cats/kittens & dogs that the other workers bring in, but can this one deal with *12* all at once (needless to say, it's by itself right now, kitties are locked out of the back porch). I don't even know how to tell if it's a boy bunny or a girl bunny. I was able to pick it up, but it tucked it's little bunny tail, so I couldn't see anything - but I did notice that there were no swollen nipples, so, we know it's not nursing a litter of bitty-baby-bunnies (whew). And I know that bunnies can be spayed/neutered (I've issued vouchers for that at MCHA before) I guess I'm off to call our TED when they open in about 1/2 an hour, to see if they have any advice, and maybe to check to make sure it hasn't any nasties that it can give to the kitties. Can you frontline a rabbit?????? Just what we need - another critter to shed all over the house!!!!! -- The ONE and ONLY OK, you asked for advice....name him Hopper and keep him forever and ever. Just joking. We get bunnies at the shelter from time to time. I love them,but whoa they are messy. I bet your shelter can home him. We have to be careful around here because some people eat them. So cute! Can you post a picture? Sherry |
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Magic Mood JeepŠ wrote:
DH woke me this morning, to show me something. A big BLACK bunny in the driveway, near where we park our cars. Wild bunnies are *not* black! At least not in our area. He was able to walk close to it, and he stopped about 8 or so feet from it. Black Bun turned and came up to him, much in the way a kitty will come up to you and ask for skritchies! So he picked it up. This is obviously a *TAME* bunny that someone turned loose, or escaped. We put it in a box, and it is now ensconced on our enclosed back porch with some pellets (we keep them for the wild bunnies that enjoy the weeds in our yard) in the enclosed back porch, with no kitties to torment it. Do we keep this critter, take it to the shelter..... what? I've never had a rabbit, what kind of special care do they need? I know that they can get along with cats, as there is one (a red one, named Lucy) at the MC Humane Association that gets along with the cats/kittens & dogs that the other workers bring in, but can this one deal with *12* all at once (needless to say, it's by itself right now, kitties are locked out of the back porch). I don't even know how to tell if it's a boy bunny or a girl bunny. I was able to pick it up, but it tucked it's little bunny tail, so I couldn't see anything - but I did notice that there were no swollen nipples, so, we know it's not nursing a litter of bitty-baby-bunnies (whew). And I know that bunnies can be spayed/neutered (I've issued vouchers for that at MCHA before) I guess I'm off to call our TED when they open in about 1/2 an hour, to see if they have any advice, and maybe to check to make sure it hasn't any nasties that it can give to the kitties. Can you frontline a rabbit?????? Just what we need - another critter to shed all over the house!!!!! Purrs tha the rabbit is an escapee and that you're able to locate its home. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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"Lesley" wrote in message oups.com... Magic Mood JeepŠ wrote: http://www.petwebsite.com/rabbits/rabbit_care.htm They've got pretty much everything you need to know about the basics To sex your bunny. Put bunny on your lap with rear end facing you. Turn bunny over. Just by the anus you'll see a vent. Press the vent with your fore and middle fingers and it will pop open. If you see a slit running up and down the length and with pink lines on both sides then you have a female bunny. Practical tips based on my teenage career exhibiting rabbits 1. Give them something to gnaw on 2 To clear the coat when they are moulting, wet hands, shake off surplus water and run hands through the coat backwards and forwards, the hair sticks to the wet (If you're inclined, spitting onto your hand and rubbing your hands together produces just the right degree of dampness) 3. If you have an outdoor hutch watch for poisonous plants growing up the back of the hutch, they're sweet creatures but not too bright 4 Always have plenty of clean hay and water for bunny 5 As with cats never lift a bunny by the scruff, in fact you pick them up very much like cats 6 If you're in the UK, check whether the rabbit is wearing a ring on its back leg (either one) that would enable an owner to be traced If you have further questions email me ) but bear in mind that I won't be about over weekends Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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"Lesley" wrote in message oups.com... If you have further questions email me ) but bear in mind that I won't be about over weekends Innoculations? In my bit of the UK there's a *lot* of myxamytosis right now and if there's a vaccination to prevent it (I know nada about looking after rabbits). What's that thing about keeping their rear ends clear or maggots can develop from fly eggs? Fly-strike... that's it. If I were going to be keeping a rabbit, I'd have a lot of quick learning to do! Cheers, helen s |
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Rabbits can escape just the same as dogs and cats. So do what you would do
if you found one of them. Either take it to animal control or let them know you have it. Talk to the neighbors and or put up posters. Many newspapers will give you a free "found" ad. Jo "Magic Mood Jeep)" wrote in message ... DH woke me this morning, to show me something. A big BLACK bunny in the driveway, near where we park our cars. Wild bunnies are *not* black! At least not in our area. He was able to walk close to it, and he stopped about 8 or so feet from it. Black Bun turned and came up to him, much in the way a kitty will come up to you and ask for skritchies! So he picked it up. This is obviously a *TAME* bunny that someone turned loose, or escaped. We put it in a box, and it is now ensconced on our enclosed back porch with some pellets (we keep them for the wild bunnies that enjoy the weeds in our yard) in the enclosed back porch, with no kitties to torment it. Do we keep this critter, take it to the shelter..... what? I've never had a rabbit, what kind of special care do they need? I know that they can get along with cats, as there is one (a red one, named Lucy) at the MC Humane Association that gets along with the cats/kittens & dogs that the other workers bring in, but can this one deal with *12* all at once (needless to say, it's by itself right now, kitties are locked out of the back porch). I don't even know how to tell if it's a boy bunny or a girl bunny. I was able to pick it up, but it tucked it's little bunny tail, so I couldn't see anything - but I did notice that there were no swollen nipples, so, we know it's not nursing a litter of bitty-baby-bunnies (whew). And I know that bunnies can be spayed/neutered (I've issued vouchers for that at MCHA before) I guess I'm off to call our TED when they open in about 1/2 an hour, to see if they have any advice, and maybe to check to make sure it hasn't any nasties that it can give to the kitties. Can you frontline a rabbit?????? Just what we need - another critter to shed all over the house!!!!! -- The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)) email me at nalee1964 (at) insightbb (dot) com http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep |
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On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 09:32:52 -0400, "Magic Mood JeepŠ"
yodeled: wrote: Magic Mood JeepŠ wrote: DH woke me this morning, to show me something. A big BLACK bunny in the driveway, near where we park our cars. Wild bunnies are *not* black! At least not in our area. He was able to walk close to it, and he stopped about 8 or so feet from it. Black Bun turned and came up to him, much in the way a kitty will come up to you and ask for skritchies! So he picked it up. This is obviously a *TAME* bunny that someone turned loose, or escaped. We put it in a box, and it is now ensconced on our enclosed back porch with some pellets (we keep them for the wild bunnies that enjoy the weeds in our yard) in the enclosed back porch, with no kitties to torment it. Do we keep this critter, take it to the shelter..... what? I've never had a rabbit, what kind of special care do they need? I know that they can get along with cats, as there is one (a red one, named Lucy) at the MC Humane Association that gets along with the cats/kittens & dogs that the other workers bring in, but can this one deal with *12* all at once (needless to say, it's by itself right now, kitties are locked out of the back porch). I don't even know how to tell if it's a boy bunny or a girl bunny. I was able to pick it up, but it tucked it's little bunny tail, so I couldn't see anything - but I did notice that there were no swollen nipples, so, we know it's not nursing a litter of bitty-baby-bunnies (whew). And I know that bunnies can be spayed/neutered (I've issued vouchers for that at MCHA before) I guess I'm off to call our TED when they open in about 1/2 an hour, to see if they have any advice, and maybe to check to make sure it hasn't any nasties that it can give to the kitties. Can you frontline a rabbit?????? Just what we need - another critter to shed all over the house!!!!! --? The ONE and ONLY OK, you asked for advice....name him Hopper and keep him forever and ever. Just joking. Hehe. I was leaning more toward Black Bart (BB for short). What about George? And Feed Him and Hug Him and Love Him . . . We get bunnies at the shelter from time to time. I love them,but whoa they are messy. I bet your shelter can home him. We have to be careful around here because some people eat them. They have bunnies at our local shelter, too. Sarah H, the executive director of the Humane Association, has adopted 2 of them, which she keeps in her office. A red one, named Lucy, and a grey mini-lop that was named by it's previous owner Gilligan (who turned out to be a MaryAnn ). I've emailed Sarah H and asked her if she wanted a black bunny to name Desi, as a playmate for Lucy LOL So cute! Can you post a picture? Will post on ABPA, and my webshots page shortly http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep Purrs you find the bun's family. But yikes, are they cute. If a bun hopped up to me . . . . Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh Make Levees, Not War |
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