I didn't know where to put this topic. I just want to talk about my bunny! I picked him up earlier today. He was bonded with his brother but they were at awful Pets at Home in their adoption centre, and somehow one brother got bloat and they put him to sleep . I couldn't leave bunny there after that so I finished building the hutch as soon as I could and went to collect him.
He doesn't seem sad or lonely, although I'm no expert in bunny language. He is very bright and energetic and eating LOADS. I put a small handful of pellets in his bowl and he ate them all up in about half an hour. I wasn't sure whether to refill it but according to various bunny websites at his age (6 months) he should have as much as he wants? So far he hasn't shown any interest in the hay. I also gave him two spinach leaves and he really loved it - I will keep an eye on his stool and if it's alright, give him some more tomorrow.
He has explored his bedroom and the box lined with carpet I put there for digging. He found his food bowl super quick, and he has drank water several times. He didn't approve of my litter box and spent some time moving the litter (paper one) around to his liking. He has sniffed the ladder but doesn't seem to realise he can go down it and find another level. In there I put two cardboard boxes, one as a hidey hole and one filled with torn paper for digging and burrowing. He's also got a ball and a chew toy down there.
I'm just rambling now! I wanted to share my happiness with new bunny, although I'm really sad about his poor brother too. I have booked bunny in for a vet visit next week for vaccs and a check up, then he can be neutered, then I can try and find a neutered and vacc'd female for him to bond with. I'm not sure how I will manage that, his big hutch is taking up half my bedroom I can't fit another one in here. I'm sure I'll be here for advice in a month or so when he's healed from his operation and no longer potent.
Thank you if you got to the end of all that
He doesn't seem sad or lonely, although I'm no expert in bunny language. He is very bright and energetic and eating LOADS. I put a small handful of pellets in his bowl and he ate them all up in about half an hour. I wasn't sure whether to refill it but according to various bunny websites at his age (6 months) he should have as much as he wants? So far he hasn't shown any interest in the hay. I also gave him two spinach leaves and he really loved it - I will keep an eye on his stool and if it's alright, give him some more tomorrow.
He has explored his bedroom and the box lined with carpet I put there for digging. He found his food bowl super quick, and he has drank water several times. He didn't approve of my litter box and spent some time moving the litter (paper one) around to his liking. He has sniffed the ladder but doesn't seem to realise he can go down it and find another level. In there I put two cardboard boxes, one as a hidey hole and one filled with torn paper for digging and burrowing. He's also got a ball and a chew toy down there.
I'm just rambling now! I wanted to share my happiness with new bunny, although I'm really sad about his poor brother too. I have booked bunny in for a vet visit next week for vaccs and a check up, then he can be neutered, then I can try and find a neutered and vacc'd female for him to bond with. I'm not sure how I will manage that, his big hutch is taking up half my bedroom I can't fit another one in here. I'm sure I'll be here for advice in a month or so when he's healed from his operation and no longer potent.
Thank you if you got to the end of all that