Does the wind unsettle bunnies?

hedgepig

Young Bun

• Oct 6, 2014

• #1

My rescuc bunnies (8 months) came to live with us last Friday and they have been settling in well, but today they seem a bit.........unsettled is probably the nearest description I can make. They are in an aviary with a hutch inside the aviary in a very sheltered part of the garden but it has been incredibly windy today. Woiuld the wind unsettle them? They are eating, drinking and pooing well, they just seem a bit out of sorts.

 

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Angie B

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 6, 2014

• #2

It could unsettle them as it can make strange noises and obviously make trees and bushes rustle, which are all new noises to them.

My 2 girls aren't bothered in the slightest but we've had them for 3 years now.

I'm sure yours will settle in time; it's all still very new to them don't forget.

 

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happybun

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 6, 2014

• #3

teachers know that the wind unsettles children, so I don't see why bunnies should be any different.

 

hedgepig

Young Bun

• Oct 6, 2014

• #4

does it really happybun? OI must remember to lock up the kids when its windy

I've just read so much stuff about what can go wrong for rabbits health wise I'm being a bit paranoid!

 

Tamsin

Administrator

Staff member

• Oct 6, 2014

• #5

It might when combined with them still being very new to their home, but I'd expect them to be fine as they settle in and get used to all the new sounds/things to see.

 

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tonibun

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 7, 2014

• #6

A lot of rabbits get scared in the wind because they can't rely on their sense of smell (as they always do) nor can they rely on their hearing as the wind is too noisy. Being prey animals they would be very vulnerable in windy conditions in the wild.

 

hedgepig

Young Bun

• Oct 7, 2014

• #7

They seemed much more settled today even though it was windy again. Hurrah

 

Vegan_Bunny

Warren Veteran

• Oct 7, 2014

• #8

They will be just getting used to their new surroundings, including the noises and smells etc. My buns are indoor buns and dislike going out in the wind. They will still enjoy themselves but are much more alert and "on edge". I think it's just because they can't quite hear/smell properly because of the swirling air.

Welcome to bunny parenthood...they will most definitely test you! :lol:

 

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Lib_n_bunny

Wise Old Thumper

• Oct 8, 2014

• #9

When Beau had stasis more often, it often seem to coincide with windy nights, I think there was a connection.

 

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moi

Mama Doe

• Oct 8, 2014

• #10

I guess it depends on the individual bun.... during last years storms I went outside to check the bunnies accomadation was still intact, and Benji was sitting in the run facing the very strong wind! Nutter! lol x