| Gypsy & Me | 06-28-2009 05:53 PM |
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Originally Posted by nneessaa
(Post 2690878)
Nice :). You might want to spruce up the cage a bit with toys & chews. I'm not sure if you are new to rabbit owning but I did a lot of research on buns. I had one for 7 years and then another who recently died. Timothy hay is the healthiest for them (not alfalfa). I think baby bunnies get alfalfa until they are 1 year old. They also need plain pellets (not the kind with seeds and stuff, just plain). You can PM me if you have any questions.
They get very aggressive if they aren't neutered, plus they pee on everything in your house. I think you can get them neutered around 6 months. Neutering goes for guys and girls (a fact people usually don't know). Also I like to have wooden chews and salt licks always available. They are much much happier in pairs, but I suggest waiting until she is 6 months, spaying her and then going through a bunny rescue to find a friend that she gets along with.
Also, when she hits a year you are going to have to feed fresh veggies and fruits daily. You could go to a bunny forum for more information. This one seems good: Rabbits Online Forum.
| Thank you for an informative post. I actually used to breed rabbits a few years ago so I'm no novice to the spraying urine - infortunately! :p Tye has wooden star shaped chew toy type thing that was actually in his bedroom area and a mirror. She has a harness and leash so I can let her bounce around outside securely under my watch until I can decide on the best place for a run for her, (I'm watching the sun pattern and trying to pick the most shaded area for her away from any potential harmful plants/weeds that may start to spring up this summer). She is getting Timothy Hay and I'm battling with her at the minute that's not for bedding. :rolleyes: She's getting the best quality food recommended by the BRC which is also what I fed my last rabbits on as well. She possibly going to be a breeder/show girl, I'm waiting on her colouring to change, so until then she won't be getting a friend. The Yorkies are free to run in and out and Kayla likes to play with Tye or lay in front of the hutch so they can sunbath together. Babies can have fresh fruit and veg before a year as long as they aren't fed too much of it, she gets a few pieces of fruit and carrot every other day as a treat when I groom her, she's already pretty long haired and I want her used to being combed out.
Again, thank you for your informative, I hope it provides information for anyone who sees my beautiful Tye and considers getting a rabbit. :) Quote:
Originally Posted by ChantalB
(Post 2690886)
awww so cute.
I use to have a little great rabbit name Kiwi when I was about 10 years old.
Congratulation on your new addition.
| Thank you. :) Kiwi is such a cute name. Quote:
Originally Posted by bettyeanne
(Post 2690865)
Vicky ... little Tye is precious!! Looks like she will fit nicely with your Yorkie babies and little Amelia. Congratulations!! :thumbup::thumbup:
| Thank you :) She's so funny how she's settled in so fast and doesn't realise she's not a Yorkie. :rolleyes: | 