emjrabbitwolf
Warren Scout
Greetings to everyone again
I'm fairly sure that everyone who's ever had a rabbit at one time or another has taken them to the vets, moved house, attended a show etc. As a result everyone will probably have a fairly normal plastic and metal based pet carrier. Some have wheels for the really large sizes, and nearly all have a standard handle on the top.
I suffer from Fibro, and walk with a stick, I have one arm that I can't use too much as the shoulder causes me incredible pain when used. As a result carrying Ben around in a normal pet carrier is a bit or an issue. I need to get help, which I hate.
I'd also like to be able to take Ben to places that I know are safe from predators and other hazzards, and let him explore on his lead and harness. Once again taking him anywhere can be an issue.
Now I've seen pet prams/strollers. I've been laughed at by my other half and his family as insane and threatened with sleeping in the shed if I got one! But I really like the idea; I can use it to help me walk, carry things on it (such as water and treats), and take Ben placed that he'd enjoy, or not such as visiting the vets.
There's an alternative... the pet bags. The slings, backpacks, holdall carrier etc that some people use for small dogs or cats. There's someone who's dwarf rabbit goes everywhere with her in a back pack, looking out at the world, but I'm nervous about having Ben on my back where I can't see him.
I know rabbits need stimulation, you shoud see the amount of toys Ben has to choose from (yet still loves cardboard tubes best), he's fully vaccinated and is let out to wander the garden on his lead on a regular basis, especially now the weather has improved, though would like to be able to take him out when the weather isn't completely perfect. Get proper fresh air in his lungs, as feel the house air can be kinda stale, even with open windows and opening the doors often.
Once read about people taking rabbits and guinea pigs to the park and letting them explore, but get picked up when a dog came near. No idea if anyone else does this at all, or what people think about the idea.
(I've been considered to have odd ideas about rabbits since a child! command training, harnesses, living in the house... but all done now! just not in the 80s & early 90s!)
What I'm wondering is does anyone else take their rabbits out for a walk/change of scenery? If so what method of transportation do you use?
pleas note that Ben is trained to wear a collar (fully elasticated, quick release cat collar) around the house, and a harness with lead whenever we go out. He does however not like being confined too much or for too long, unless he can see out, which both a stroller or bag would allow.
*throws floor open to debate*
I'm fairly sure that everyone who's ever had a rabbit at one time or another has taken them to the vets, moved house, attended a show etc. As a result everyone will probably have a fairly normal plastic and metal based pet carrier. Some have wheels for the really large sizes, and nearly all have a standard handle on the top.
I suffer from Fibro, and walk with a stick, I have one arm that I can't use too much as the shoulder causes me incredible pain when used. As a result carrying Ben around in a normal pet carrier is a bit or an issue. I need to get help, which I hate.
I'd also like to be able to take Ben to places that I know are safe from predators and other hazzards, and let him explore on his lead and harness. Once again taking him anywhere can be an issue.
Now I've seen pet prams/strollers. I've been laughed at by my other half and his family as insane and threatened with sleeping in the shed if I got one! But I really like the idea; I can use it to help me walk, carry things on it (such as water and treats), and take Ben placed that he'd enjoy, or not such as visiting the vets.
There's an alternative... the pet bags. The slings, backpacks, holdall carrier etc that some people use for small dogs or cats. There's someone who's dwarf rabbit goes everywhere with her in a back pack, looking out at the world, but I'm nervous about having Ben on my back where I can't see him.
I know rabbits need stimulation, you shoud see the amount of toys Ben has to choose from (yet still loves cardboard tubes best), he's fully vaccinated and is let out to wander the garden on his lead on a regular basis, especially now the weather has improved, though would like to be able to take him out when the weather isn't completely perfect. Get proper fresh air in his lungs, as feel the house air can be kinda stale, even with open windows and opening the doors often.
Once read about people taking rabbits and guinea pigs to the park and letting them explore, but get picked up when a dog came near. No idea if anyone else does this at all, or what people think about the idea.
(I've been considered to have odd ideas about rabbits since a child! command training, harnesses, living in the house... but all done now! just not in the 80s & early 90s!)
What I'm wondering is does anyone else take their rabbits out for a walk/change of scenery? If so what method of transportation do you use?
pleas note that Ben is trained to wear a collar (fully elasticated, quick release cat collar) around the house, and a harness with lead whenever we go out. He does however not like being confined too much or for too long, unless he can see out, which both a stroller or bag would allow.
*throws floor open to debate*