I got my first rabbit on impluse - we didnt even have a hutch. :shock: We came home and hubby had to build one on the spot (which he did). It was much bigger than any in the pet shop - although nowhere near recommended guidelines but she was a freerange bunny anyway. Worked fine for 3 years until foxes got her.
We had no idea she needed neutering or company (we thought only boys needed neutering)
She certainly didnt have as much hay as she needed and wasnt even vaccinated.
We had another one since (after so called fox proofing that didnt work).
And quite a few years later, by the time we had our 3rd bun (3rd time Lucky) we had the internet and therefore access to RU. Lucky was a learning curve! And a real eye opener!
:shock: now that uve said that i feel much better lol really rotten luck how the first two got caught by foxes makes me glad that scooter lives inside now lol
Now, it seems like common sense - but only because i've done the research. We bought a book when we bought her and the information in there was sooo wrong! The diet section didnt even mention hay and it said they were solitary creatures. :shock: I just trusted the book (most people did before the days of the internet)
The deaths of the first two were awful. I'll never forgive myself and it's why i wont keep mine outside.
We bought a book when we bought her and the information in there was sooo wrong! The diet section didnt even mention hay and it said they were solitary creatures. :shock: I just trusted the book (most people did before the days of the internet)