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We have recently been involved in the rescue and re-homing of 2 beautiful lop eared Bunnies. They had to move because the landlord said that guinea pigs and rats were ok but the bunnies had to go! Oh why do people in rented accommodation not check first before buying more animals?
The bunnies were 1 year old and 3 months old. They were both house rabbits. We managed to re-home both rabbits within a few days to lovely families, where they can continue to be house rabbits. House Rabbits are friendlier than outdoor rabbits due to them having constant human contact, and can be trained to use a litter tray. They do however still chew, so care must be taken to protect wires and they should be supervised when out to protect furniture.
Rabbits need to eat 80% of their diet to be good quality hay … a small amount of a good quality pellet (not mix) food, and greens. Go easy on the cabbage as it can cause bloat. Apple wood or pear wood is good to give them as a boredom buster. They can have the occasional slice of carrot or apple core. Do not give lettuce.
… Anne
Just to let you know that Ebony has settled into her home really well. We butted the open door of her cage to the open door of her cat carrier (a covered area where she would feel safe) We felt this would make her accommodation area bigger. Within 1 hour, we let her out and she quite happily hopped around, exploring. Jessica came home from school and was ecstatic, -- she still can’t believe she has a bunny rabbit. They soon settled down together to watch cartoons on the TV.
At bedtime we settled her back into her pen, but at 4 am this morning I found her happily hopping around the upstairs landing, having pushed her cat carrier to one side! She didn’t take kindly to being put back in her pen. Ebony has been hopping around all morning. When I have finished cleaning the hall rug, I am going to buy a second litter tray, -- at least I know where she wants her toilet now! Many thanks for making a Little Girl and her Mum and Dad, really happy.
Tracey