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water bottle advice
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LauryStevens
Mama Doe
We are new to the whole bunny experience so would like some advice on good water bottles available. I bought 2 standard ones from Wilkos but they just continually drip which isn't helpful. Does anybody know of a good one which doesn't drip? Thank you.:wave:
I think the hay experts do a bottle that doesn't rely on the ball inside (gravity fed) bottle. It's done a different way. They are around though
Have a look on some pet savy websites. Zooplus may do it too. Or animal magic supplies?Welcome!!:wave:
All bottles will leak a little but I find these are a lot better : http://www.petsathome.com/shop/small-animal-sippy-bottle-by-ferplast-33669
they tend to leak a bit for the first few days, then they are really good.
Of course you could eliminate the dripping completely by changing to water bowls instead. Its a more natural way to drink and given the choice rabbits will usually choose a bowl over a bottle. It's important to get heavy ones so they cant push them over, I think people generally use dog bowls.
As you're new, have a look in the care reference section
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=34
and of course if you have any questions dont hesitate to ask. You'll soon find that a lot of the information most pet shops give you is incomplete or just wrong. It can be a bit overwhelming at first but stick with it and you'll give your bunnies happy, healthy lives
All bottles will leak a little but I find these are a lot better : http://www.petsathome.com/shop/small-animal-sippy-bottle-by-ferplast-33669
they tend to leak a bit for the first few days, then they are really good.
Of course you could eliminate the dripping completely by changing to water bowls instead. Its a more natural way to drink and given the choice rabbits will usually choose a bowl over a bottle. It's important to get heavy ones so they cant push them over, I think people generally use dog bowls.
As you're new, have a look in the care reference section
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=34
and of course if you have any questions dont hesitate to ask. You'll soon find that a lot of the information most pet shops give you is incomplete or just wrong. It can be a bit overwhelming at first but stick with it and you'll give your bunnies happy, healthy lives
happysaz133
Wise Old Thumper
I have found Tesco's cheapest Value bottles are the best I have found! Sounds mad doesn't it :lol: but honestly, I have 7 now, and none have leaked. They also have a good long spout.
They don't have a brand on, but look like this...
Islay & Jura's new hutch by Niseag, on Flickr
They don't have a brand on, but look like this...
Islay & Jura's new hutch by Niseag, on Flickr
clarebear
Mama Doe
I have a couple of these, and they are good. http://www.petsathome.com/shop/colortone-bunny-bottle-by-classic-33624 I think all bottles drip a bit, but filling them right up does help.
These are the make I have bought. I will try filling them right up as haven't been doing as yet. Thanks.
twobunnies&apony
Alpha Buck
suzibunbun
Mama Doe
I have found Tesco's cheapest Value bottles are the best I have found! Sounds mad doesn't it :lol: but honestly, I have 7 now, and none have leaked. They also have a good long spout.
They don't have a brand on, but look like this...
Islay & Jura's new hutch by Niseag, on Flickr
I AGREE DEFINITELY THE TESCO ONES ARE WICKED!!! Especially having that long spout oh and something i would not change for a million pounds now - BOTTLE SPRINGS!!!! Instead of those STOOPID wires - get some springs from Ebay, about a £1 each they are worth their weight in gold!!!!
Of course you could eliminate the dripping completely by changing to water bowls instead. Its a more natural way to drink and given the choice rabbits will usually choose a bowl over a bottle.
my 2 now have a choice and will only use the bottles if the bowl is empty.
hope this helps
my 2 now have a choice and will only use the bottles if the bowl is empty.
hope this helps
bunny babe
Wise Old Thumper
Bowls all the way for me too. I have the heavy ceramic type and I also have a stainless steel one that sits in a ring so it doesn't get knocked over (the ceramic ones haven't so far either)
Elena
Wise Old Thumper
I agree with bowls, much better. However as you definitely want a bottle I have found the best bottles to be the Ezi-Filla ones :thumb: They hold a litre, more than any other bottle I've seen, and have a valve rather than a ball so are quieter and don't drip (unless you have a rabbit like Mischa who drinks upside down).
Me too!
Me, three :wave:
KB
Mama Doe
Bowls all the way
And me!
Buns drink way more so are better hydrated when they have bowls to drink from.
