BunnyBekkie
Warren Veteran
At Scunthorpe Rabbit Rescue, we recently took on a little lionhead boy called Sonny. He quickly earnt the nickname Scrappy Doo.
He's not quite right and is living with a lady called Helen. She's giving him some one-to-one time and they've even converted her shed for him. There's a little hole in the side and he has a run attached.
Helen made a list of things Sonny does:
- He won't climb, or jump up
- Not really aware of anything above his eye line
- Circles a lot (He goes round his run like a routine)
- Can't cope with sudden noise or movement
- Doesn't use tunnels unless encouraged
- Doesn't really want to be touched but will come close
Helen did teach him to use a tunnel, and he was doing everything in a certain order, but when they made the hole in the shed, it was a new thing for him to learn how to use, and it was like he forgot how to use the tunnel. If he gets freaked out by something, he runs around in circles, like he's chasing his tail.
He eats well though and will take treats from your hand. He also likes running around Helen's legs and the sweeping brush bless him :lol:
If anyone has any experience with special needs bunnies, or can give us any advice would be great.
He's not been neutered, and we more than likely won't neuter him as the stress will be too much for him.
He's not quite right and is living with a lady called Helen. She's giving him some one-to-one time and they've even converted her shed for him. There's a little hole in the side and he has a run attached.
Helen made a list of things Sonny does:
- He won't climb, or jump up
- Not really aware of anything above his eye line
- Circles a lot (He goes round his run like a routine)
- Can't cope with sudden noise or movement
- Doesn't use tunnels unless encouraged
- Doesn't really want to be touched but will come close
Helen did teach him to use a tunnel, and he was doing everything in a certain order, but when they made the hole in the shed, it was a new thing for him to learn how to use, and it was like he forgot how to use the tunnel. If he gets freaked out by something, he runs around in circles, like he's chasing his tail.
He eats well though and will take treats from your hand. He also likes running around Helen's legs and the sweeping brush bless him :lol:
If anyone has any experience with special needs bunnies, or can give us any advice would be great.
He's not been neutered, and we more than likely won't neuter him as the stress will be too much for him.