What will you want on hand/Things I do with my bunny

When bonding with a rabbit, you will want to have treats, their favorite food, or a favorite toy or reward on hand. I make sure that my bunny can do basic tricks like run for a willow ball when I roll it, stand on his back legs, walk on his back legs, turn in a circle on his back legs, to have the space to run, and most all have fun. When you rabbit does what your want or at least makes a strong effort, please make sure you give them credit because it will make your rabbit more willing to do more tricks, and your rabbit will also bond very well with you.

Keep your rabbit engaged

If your rabbit doesn’t want to do something or doesn’t seem to have the energy or happiness to do it, don’t make them do anything. Sometimes it’s good to just lay by them and talk softly. If your rabbit isn’t particularly active, find a way to make them active in a way that they may like, such as clicker training if they really like their treats, etc. The amount of exercise your rabbits get could determine their life later on. The best thing you can do is find something that they like and find some sort of activity to do with them.

Fun things to do with different types of rabbits

Active bunnies- Allow them to be as active as they are and make sure that they don’t get bored. Busy them with toys and games. I would recommend clicker training or even just  teach them tricks to keep them engaged in what they are doing and maybe find some ways to slightly tire them out to help them relax.

Inactive bunnies- If your rabbit is larger or old, it probably just wants to lay around and snuggle. If that is the case, find a way to get them interested in an active activity. Lets say your rabbit is very lazy and is starting to pack on some ounces. I would start with getting a toy that they really like that will keep them moving. In my case, I have very active bunnies, but you can easily just take a willow ball or a toy that they like and have them go run for it, or you can simply get them up by bringing them somewhere new to explore to raise their interests.

Snotty bunnies- If your rabbit is very touchy or is a little jerk, I would start off with making sure that they are used to your voice and that they aren’t stressed. Next, I would recommend going in their pen and sit there. Don’t try petting them or less they become submissive or start tooth purring and loosen up. If your rabbit is still nipping you from just being in there, go in their pen and gently give them a simple treat and then give them a break. Just gradually build your bond until it’s strong.

Snuggle buns- If your rabbit is all about snuggling, you have a great rabbit. If your rabbit is willing to snuggle with you from the start, make them happy and make sure that they are active as well.

 

There are so many ways to bond with a rabbit and I will make a continuation of this post if you guys seem to like this one. I will get more into what you need for playtime and bonding time and tips for new rabbit owners. I’ll talk to you in two days and don’t forget to check out my other posts that you may have missed. Bye.

The Resolution of a Rabbit Owner…

1. Always put your rabbits first
2. Bond with your rabbits with all of your spare time
3. Love and appreciate this gift of owning rabbits
4. Never forget to feed them… Don’t worry this hasn’t happened to me
5. Take a lot of pictures while you can
6. Cherish their good days, help them on their bad ones
7.  Don’t forget their birthday
8. Make toys and treats to save money
9. Spread the word of proper rabbit care
10. Enjoy the satisfaction of spoiling your little friend

Updates…

This blog channel has officially reached 20 followers, leaving me to the point that I would like to make a New Years resolution for this blog channel. If I could combine three into one they would be…

1. Always meet your expectations and post on the days that I promise (every other day)
2. Start the holiday themed posts as I’ve mentioned in past posts
3. Last but not least, to get the information out to you guys for everyone to enjoy

Others…

Even though this blog channel hasn’t been going on for very long, I would like to start getting a regular 45 views by the end of the year, per post. It may not seem like much, but with 20 followers, only about 3 of you come back regularly. At the end or beginning of each post, I tend to tell you to share this with your friends, only to spread awareness for proper rabbit care. I don’t want it to sound like I’m trying to get extra views, I just want to share proper care to help out rabbits in need.

Along with the holiday posts, I would also like to start updating my blog pictures, so stay tuned for better pictures throughout the years. This experience is not all about getting likes, views or anything like that, it’s just to please you. Anyway, I’ll talk to you again in two days, bye.

 

Before we start, I would like to remind you to share this blog with you friends and give it a like if you appreciate it!

Items

1. Carrier- You will need your carrier for transport reasons.
2. Food- Even though it may not be a large trip, bringing some hay and veggies could help your rabbit relax.
3. Stool Samples- When you get to the vet, having stool samples can really help your vet determine if your rabbit is healthy or not. You can also put them through testing in case of any emergency. Make sure that they aren’t any older than 24 hours.
4. Adoption forms- If this is your first visit, you will definitely want to bring you adoption forms so that in case you vet has a question about your rabbit itself, you will have it to tell them.
5. Medical records- Even if this is your first visit, the previous adoption center should have given you a folder of care tips, facts, adoption records, and medical records. They should have if your rabbit was a stray and had any problems when they were found, or if they were just in a bad situation, you should be able to know. Medical records can impact situations and can really help you vet.

This is an example of a carrier. I would recommend adding hay if you are going anywhere to reassure that their guts are still moving.

As a Note…

1. When you go to the vet, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. It would be a good idea to bring a piece of paper that you can write down notes on in case you needed to remember a remedy, medication, or even a simple fact that could help you out later.
2. Don’t forget that your rabbit is a prey animal and when you bring them to the vet, they know that and will acknowledge the fact that you understand their needs. If your vet recommends that you change the way you take care of your rabbit, do NOT argue. They know what they are doing and it all lies in your hands whether your going to go that route to help out your rabbit.
3. Don’t feel scared to speak up to your vet either. If you feel that for what ever reason that they are handling your rabbit roughly, or you find that it may help to calm down your rabbit, all you have to do is ask. They will understand but just remember that you should always be polite to them because they are there to help you and your rabbit’s needs.

Go check out my other posts on veterinarians to get the information you need. If you are a current rabbit owner, feel free to take note of these suggestions and if you found this helpful, make sure to give suggestions to your friends so that they can have a great vet visit with their bunnies. If you haven’t already seen all of my posts, go check them out. This is my 35th post and would appreciate it if you would go back to check them out. Talk to you in 2019. Bye!

1. Hay
2. Veggies
3. Baby food/Critical Care
4. Pedialyte
5. Pellets
6. Treats
7. Cage
8. Fleece/towels
9. Ex-pen
10. Foam mats
11. Water bowls
12. Veggie plate/container
13. Syringe
14. Hay rack
15. Litter box
16. Litter
17. Vinegar
18. Spray bottle
19. Carrier
20. Brush
21. Nail clippers
22. Toys

Keep in mind that for some of these items you could make a DIY version of, or may already have them at your house. Also note that the brush should be dedicated to rabbits, such as the hairbuster. I made a DIY brush by using a double sided dog flea comb and weaving a rubber band through it, which is also fine to use. As for nail clippers, I would recommend cat nail clippers. Dog nail clippers will crush your rabbit’s nails and cat nail clippers are also way cheaper than rabbit dedicated nail clippers. Of course this is by preference, but dog nail clippers should never be used on a rabbit.

As you can see, I am starting a series on what you need for certain occasions and situations, along with how to find those materials and more about them. Make sure to check out my past posts so that you will be filled in on everything that I’ve touched base on. Thank you for tuning in and I will talk to you next time.

Ingested Items

1.  Hay- Hay is what keeps your rabbit’s digestion track going, without hay, your rabbit wouldn’t be able to live.
2. Water- Water is obvious, it keeps your rabbit from overheating and keeps them hydrated, keeping their digestion and body in tact.
3. Veggies- Veggies are more important than you may think. Veggies are what supply large amounts of nutrients for your rabbit.
4. Baby food/Critical Care- Baby food and Critical Care are two options for GI stasis force feeding foods, which could save your rabbit’s life.
5. Pedialyte- Pedialyte is also a force feed liquid, but is for your rabbit if they aren’t getting enough water.

Optional Ingested Items

1.  Pellets- Pellets can really help your rabbit’s nutrition, but many pellets aren’t very healthy and the feeding amounts on the package are usually wrong, but it depends on the brand.
2. Treats- It is nice to give a treat once and a while, but if you find that your rabbits really like their pellets, a couple extra pellets can be a substitute.

Housing

1. A Cage- Whether your going for a DIY cage or your looking for a large hutch for night hours, a cage is needed to maintain your rabbit.
2. Fleece/towels- Fleeces and towels are used for bedding. Bedding is essential for your rabbit’s joints and hocks, to prevent arthritis and sore hocks, which you can learn more about if you would like to check out my other posts.
3. An Ex-pen- Ex-pens are the same as dog exercise pens, which should be at least 3 1/2 feet tall. Ex-pens are used to block off cords, doors, trim, and areas that you don’t want your rabbit in.
4. A Hidey House- Hidey houses are essential for your rabbit’s life. Rabbits are very sensitive prey animals, allowing traumas and heart attacks to be deadly. If your rabbit is scared, their first reaction is to run somewhere dark and hidden, without it, your rabbit could die due to a heart attack.

Optional Housing Items

1. Foam mats- If you feel that you have enough patting, foam mats may not be necessary, but if you don’t have much patting, look into getting some memory foam mats so that you can prevent future problems.
2. Cold flooring (tiles)- Many people will keep a spare tile for hot, humid summer months. Rabbits are more prone to heat stroke than even getting close to being cold, so an extra tile could really help.
3. Extra fleece- If your house is really too cold to worry that your rabbit needs a little more warmth, a couple more fleeces over their hidey house, in their hidey house and across the room would be helpful.
4. A small heater-  Like I’ve said, if your house is for what ever reason colder than 65 degrees Fahrenheit, or your just trying to warm up their room, a small portable heater would be helpful.

Feeding Materials

1. Water bowls- Water bowls are needed for containing fresh water. Water bottles should be avoided due to the lack of cleanliness, clogging, leaking, and the lack of water a rabbit can get out at the time they need it.
2. A Veggie Container- When owning rabbits, having a container or plate to use for transporting veggies is almost essential if you don’t want to mess up fleeces or flooring.
3. Syringe- If your rabbit goes ill, force feeding may be necessary, for your rabbit’s health. Syringes are used for force feeding.
4. A Large Hay Rack- A hay rack should be used over a litter box, if not, hay should be provided in the litter box.

Optional Feeding Materials

1.  A Mini Fridge- Some rabbit owners will get a mini fridge installed in their rabbit room for easy access to veggies, baby food, Pedialyte, and Critical Care.

Housekeeping Materials

1. Litter boxes- Litter boxes are very simple and large cat litter boxes work best. Litter boxes are for your rabbit to know where to go to the bathroom.
2. Litter- Litter is simple. Litter is used in the litter box to maintain the odor and droppings.
3. Vinegar- Vinegar is a great cleaning solution that is often diluted with water. 50% water and 50% vinegar is often mixed in a spray bottle for cleaning.
4. Spray bottle- As mentioned, It’s great to have a spray bottle filled with cleaning solution for cage cleaning and litter box cleaning.

Optional Housekeeping Materials

1. Puppy Pads- Puppy pads are made for puppies who aren’t house broken and some rabbit owners like using them on the bottom of their rabbit’s litter boxes.
2. ShopVac- ShopVacs are great for cage cleaning and picking up hay. If you would like to use it for hay purposes, make sure you get a big tube so that there aren’t any clogging problems.

Transport

1. A Carrier- A Carrier is needed for getting you rabbit to your house, to the vet and any other place needed.
2. Other Travel Items- You can find the travel items post I did a while ago which has all of the travel items you will want/need.

Grooming

1. Brush- Brushes are great for when your rabbit is shedding. Brushing is well needed so that your rabbit’s GI track doesn’t clog with fur.
2. A Nail Clipper- Nail clippers are needed to keep your rabbit’s nails trimmed down. If your rabbit’s nails are too long, they can cause your rabbit to lean back on their hocks too much and cause sore hocks.

Others

1. Toys- Toys are needed to entertain your rabbit to keep them from chewing things you don’t want them to.
2. DIYs- DIYs aren’t ever needed, but can easily help you save money and enjoy owning rabbits.

Thank you so much for reading and I would appreciate if you would share this blog channel with your friends. Make sure to go back and read my other posts so that you know all of the materials you need for a rabbit along with the other details. I will be making a rabbit material shopping list tomorrow so stay tuned for that.

 

If for what ever reason I don’t post, do not worry. I forgot to post yesterday due to being busy after Christmas. I plan to post later today to make up for it so I will talk to you then.

In the mean time…

Go check out my other posts if you haven’t already. Share this blog with your friends and enjoy my mini collage I did last week. I have been working hard to support you guys and it would really help to start getting some regular viewers. I would like to possibly start making posts that lead up to each other and tie in with each other. If you agree, give this post a like and share it with your friends. Talk to you later!

 

First of all…

I’d like to mention, that if you are getting a rabbit for someone for Christmas, make sure you know proper care, food, housing, etc. It’s fine to get a rabbit if you know proper care, if not, do NOT get a rabbit.

Other reasons…

1. Rabbits Are prey animals and are very sensitive. If the owner doesn’t know proper care, don’t torture the poor bunny and make sure they know what they are doing before they get a rabbit.
2. Christmas is a very hectic time and finding the extra time to take care of a rabbit is hard. Make sure you have the time and money to spend on your rabbit.
3. It’s hard to keep rabbits a secret. When you get a rabbit, you are supposed to have the area all set up and ready, which can make things obvious if a rabbit is the gift, be prepared.
4. Shelter can be a problem as well. If you are getting a rabbit and you don’t have proper heating or conditioning, there life could be at risk. Rabbits are meant to be kept at a mid 60 to low 70 temperature for their well being.
5. If a rabbit is a Chriatmas present, the owner is getting a lot of stuff! Rabbits need food, water, bedding, litter, litter pans, a couple hidey houses, a play pen area, bowls, toys, etc. Your rabbit is needy, and that owner better be getting all of the supplies.
6. Many families don’t like having rabbits in the house. Your rabbit is meant to live inside, don’t you dare put them outside! If your getting a rabbit, make sure the family is ok with it, and that you have the room.
7. Training. You may need to take time to litter train, and if your family doesn’t have the patience, a rabbit should definitely NOT be your pet.
8. Grooming. Many rabbits will start shedding a couple months after Christmas, or even over Christmas break. Rabbits are all different. Providing proper grooming is essential.
9. Holding them. Rabbits HATE to be held. Some rabbits may not squirm much, but they are prey animals, causing them to get scared the moment they are pulled off the ground. They may think they are going to die, while others may be relaxed.
10. Rabbits aren’t for everyone. Some people may not like having a pet in the house, or could be allergic to them. Please make sure your not allergic before getting a rabbit and spend time with other bunnies before getting one for yourself.

Please keep in mind all of these possibilities for every holiday, especially Easter. Easter is the holiday that rabbits are usually brought in, just to be kicked out due to their natural behavior. Please share this with all of your friends and I will talk to you in two days. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Oliver and Luna’s first time together

2nd day home!

Oliver’s birthday… August 8th, 2017… Luna’s birthday… December 8th, 2017. Both are one year old!

The signature picture

Photobomb!

Oliver can sing too!

These are just a few pictures of the 8 months of owning them. These two are the most adorable bunnies and if you would like to see more of these collages, feel free to give a like and share this with your friends.

Next year the plan is to start holiday themed posts. Don’t forget that I post every other day, and if this collage gets to 15 views, more will be coming your way.

Today I´ll be mentioning great presents to make or get for your pet rabbit for the holidays. If you haven´t read through my other posts, go ahead and read through them.

1. Food or treats… If your running low on food, buying it now during a sale is great, and your rabbit will definitely appreciate treats as well!
2. Toys… you can make our own toys, or your rabbit will also enjoy chew or toss toys as well.
3. Fleece… Feel free to spend some time at a fabric shop and get your rabbit some nice fleece themed or not, it´s still great.
4. Your rabbit´s favorite… If your rabbit has a favorite item, feel free to spoil them and make them feel appreciated.
5.  Feel free to make your own treats or buy homemade treats online. You can go look at my last post about shopping sites for rabbits if you would like.
6. Attention… There is always a present that can´t be bought. Your rabbit will love you forever if you care and love on them.

 

I hope you guys have a great Christmas, but in the mean time, I´ll be back on Saturday and Christmas Eve with more holiday themed posts for you guys. Thanks for reading!

Online Options…

Binky Bunny… Binky Bunny has great options for toys, treats, and more. They know a lot about rabbits, and if you would like to get reliable materials, I would recommend Binky Bunny.

Drs. Foster and Smith… Drs. F&S is a great website for bulk hay, toys, materials, and more. Drs. F&S is great for everyday food materials, to toys and even grooming essentials.

Happy Bunny Club… The Happy Bunny Club is actually a monthly subscription box for rabbit owners who may want new items, or a fun seasonal gift to surprise you.

Petco and Petsmart… Petco and Petsmart are great for online shopping, especially for seasonal reasons. When shopping on Petco or Petsmart’s website, make sure everything is safe for your rabbit.

Amazon…. Believe it or not, Amazon is amazing when it comes to rabbit products. As I have said, make sure it is safe, and your good to go.

Feel free to check out all of these sites. Keep in mind that none of these sources are sponsoring me, so everything is all even. These are my personal preferences for when it comes to sources.

In store…

A local convenience store… Any local convenience store is great for travel items. You will need to be creative when it comes to this type of store, but is definitely worth it.

IKEA…  IKEA has a new pet section and is absolutely great for bunny supplies. Even though they may not be able to use many of the materials in the actual pet section, you can still be creative and use organizers as hay racks, collapsible dish tubs for a transportable litter box, and more.

Petco, Petsmart and Drs. F&S… Petco and Petsmart is going to be obvious. Make sure them product is safe, beneficial, and worth it. If your desired products fit in those categories, your all good. You may not know this, but in America at least, there are actually Drs, F&S shops. There is one in Northern Wisconsin in a rural area.

Thank you so much for reading. Come back every other day for a new post and please share this blog channel with others so that we can spread proper rabbit care with everyone.