animalcrackers
New Kit
well it's been almost two weeks since we found this sweet little boy in the park near our house. the dog is very proud of her baby and loves to show new guests "her bunny" as soon as they get in ^_^
there has been absolutely zero response to my lost bunny ads, I even put up a flier at the park where we found him and on several light poles in the surrounding neighborhood. its completely beyond me how someone could just abandon this gentle little soul but we have come to really cherish and love him and he's become part of our family and our hearts very quickly! I just love spoiling him and taking him outside to play in the grass and nap in the sunshine! ^_^ he uses his litter box 99% of the time and only once in a blue moon will poo outside of it, never pee! he loves to snuggle and get petted and if I'm not petting him enough he'll let me know by shoving his head under my hand and giving me a very stern nudge! A few questions I've thought up in the last little while....is it ok for him to poo and wee in his litter box and still eat the hay in there? or does he need a different clean hay dish? I clean his litter box every day and often throw a lot of hay out but it seems unsanitary to let it go longer because he's eating it! also he's developed two little tiny testicles over the last week. I'm assuming this means he must be a baby? at what age can I think about getting him fixed, and if he's to be an only bunny does he still need to be neutered. my vet has lots of experience anesthetizing rabbits as we spay and neuter for the local bunny rescue on a regular basis. there's always a risk with anesthesia though and I'm wondering what the benefits would be for him and if they outweigh the risks in everyone's opinion? also do bunnies need baths? when I found him his feet were stained dark orange, which have cleared tremendously in the last two weeks. and one last question, what do you recommend or provide for your rabbits to chew? he has two little carrot shaped pieces of wood that he likes to chew but I'm wondering if that is sufficient. we got them at the pet store, it was made special for a bunny so it's nice and safe and last one I promise....Timothy vs. alfalfa hay for a baby bun? which is best?
thank you all for your patience with us newbie bunny owners and all my silly questions! I sure appreciate you all!!! <3
there has been absolutely zero response to my lost bunny ads, I even put up a flier at the park where we found him and on several light poles in the surrounding neighborhood. its completely beyond me how someone could just abandon this gentle little soul but we have come to really cherish and love him and he's become part of our family and our hearts very quickly! I just love spoiling him and taking him outside to play in the grass and nap in the sunshine! ^_^ he uses his litter box 99% of the time and only once in a blue moon will poo outside of it, never pee! he loves to snuggle and get petted and if I'm not petting him enough he'll let me know by shoving his head under my hand and giving me a very stern nudge! A few questions I've thought up in the last little while....is it ok for him to poo and wee in his litter box and still eat the hay in there? or does he need a different clean hay dish? I clean his litter box every day and often throw a lot of hay out but it seems unsanitary to let it go longer because he's eating it! also he's developed two little tiny testicles over the last week. I'm assuming this means he must be a baby? at what age can I think about getting him fixed, and if he's to be an only bunny does he still need to be neutered. my vet has lots of experience anesthetizing rabbits as we spay and neuter for the local bunny rescue on a regular basis. there's always a risk with anesthesia though and I'm wondering what the benefits would be for him and if they outweigh the risks in everyone's opinion? also do bunnies need baths? when I found him his feet were stained dark orange, which have cleared tremendously in the last two weeks. and one last question, what do you recommend or provide for your rabbits to chew? he has two little carrot shaped pieces of wood that he likes to chew but I'm wondering if that is sufficient. we got them at the pet store, it was made special for a bunny so it's nice and safe and last one I promise....Timothy vs. alfalfa hay for a baby bun? which is best?
thank you all for your patience with us newbie bunny owners and all my silly questions! I sure appreciate you all!!! <3