Woodshavings are generally very dusty even the ones that claim to be 'dust extracted', They can cause respiratory infections and can also irritate their feet and cause sore hocks. Also when they urinate on them the shavings release phenols and can potentially do a lot of harm.
Im sure somebody else will be able to come along and add or correct me if i am wrong! :thumb:
I agree that woodshavings are not good.
As for your sister's rabbits - there were lots of things people used believe about rabbits and their care which we wouldn't dream of doing now. For example, it was fine to keep them in a tiny hutch (often at the bottom of the garden), they didn't need space to exercise, they didn't need vaccinating or vet checks, they didn't need good food and plenty of good quality hay, they didn't need neutering, they didn't need the companionship of another neutered rabbit, they were cheap pets to keep.
As a result of changed thinking (and therefore much better care and quality of life) most rabbits live much longer, happier and healthier lives: if rabbits lived till they were 5, it was considered a 'good age' and it wasn't unusual for them to die at 3. Now, it isn't unusual for rabbits to live until they are 10 or older.
Before I got my bunnies I did so much research, and Im so glad I did because the amount of rubbish advice I had from other rabbit owners was unbelievable. The amount of times Ive heard 'well my rabbit had this and my rabbit had that and was ok' has made me wanna scream! lol x Apart from the lovely peeps on here I actually dont know anyone who personally take proper care of there bunnys. Very sad indeed x
Before I got my bunnies I did so much research, and Im so glad I did because the amount of rubbish advice I had from other rabbit owners was unbelievable. The amount of times Ive heard 'well my rabbit had this and my rabbit had that and was ok' has made me wanna scream! lol x Apart from the lovely peeps on here I actually dont know anyone who personally take proper care of there bunnys. Very sad indeed x
Yes. two (separate) people have just bought rabbits from P@H. It is very difficult to attempt to give advice without seeming to lecture (I'm so passionate on this subject!) that I almost prefer not to know how their rabbits are.