A few weeks ago I lost one of my rabbits, I had a trio, 2 brothers and a female from another litter. They are all almost 2. I lost a brother, he was ok in the morning, went out 3 hours later and he was dead. I went out this morning and I have now lost the brother! Any ideas?? They were both well and healthy. So now I'm left with the female on her own. I have an indoor bun that I could bond her with, but I'm worried that there is something going on and don't want to risk my indoor bun by bring her in. Help.
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Rabbits dying!!
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Mama Doe
Hi,
So sorry for your losses, how awful for you.
I would keep the two females separate for now, I know it sounds awful but maybe a vet could do a post mortem to see what caused the rabbit to pass away. Do you have any foxes that frightened them maybe? Were they vaccinated?
I hope you find the cause and be able to bond the females soon xx
So sorry for your losses, how awful for you.
I would keep the two females separate for now, I know it sounds awful but maybe a vet could do a post mortem to see what caused the rabbit to pass away. Do you have any foxes that frightened them maybe? Were they vaccinated?
I hope you find the cause and be able to bond the females soon xx
Fee
Wise Old Thumper
Hi, sorry to hear of your losses, especially so close together.
I was going to.ask too if they had been vaccinated. I would keep both separate and get both vaccinated with a period of quarantine to ensure they was no underlying issues.
Also the vet would do a full health check on both too. Stasis can also affect a bunny suddenly.
I'd get them both vet checked .
All the best
Fee x
I was going to.ask too if they had been vaccinated. I would keep both separate and get both vaccinated with a period of quarantine to ensure they was no underlying issues.
Also the vet would do a full health check on both too. Stasis can also affect a bunny suddenly.
I'd get them both vet checked .
All the best
Fee x
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
I am very sorry for your losses
Without a Post Mortem examination it is impossible to say for certain why the Bucks died. It would be advisable to get your two remaining Rabbits checked by a Vet at the earliest opportunity. If neither are vaccinated then this needs to be done at some stage. Your Vet will advise you about exactly when depending on the Vet's findings after examining you Rabbits.
I would certainly not attempt to bond your remaining Rabbits until both have been Vet checked. I would also thoroughly clean the accommodation used by the Rabbits, steam cleaning is a way of eradicating many pathogens without resorting to toxic chemicals.
It may be that noise from Fireworks last night caused the recent sudden death. If there were a lot of loud fireworks going off nearby. But that can only be a guess and it is essential to take action to address a possible pathogen that has claimed the lives of the two Bucks
May they rest in peace.
Santa
Wise Old Thumper
So sorry for your losses 
A post mortem really is the only way of knowing for sure what happened - and the sooner it's done, the more chance there is of identifying the cause. Were there any signs at all? Any odd shaped or unusual poos in the time leading up to the bunnies' dying? Any weight loss at all? Do the bunnies come out into the garden and has anything changed recently - for instance could it be possible that they have eaten something toxic? Is the food and hay the same as normal - nice and dry and sweet smelling, no dampness or mould? Are the bunnies any particular breed? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to think through various possibilities.
Like the others, I would suggest a vet check (and vaccination if they are found to be healthy enough) as the first port of call, and then perhaps a few weeks' quarantine before thinking about bonding the two remaining bunnies.
I hope your remaining bunnies are ok x
A post mortem really is the only way of knowing for sure what happened - and the sooner it's done, the more chance there is of identifying the cause. Were there any signs at all? Any odd shaped or unusual poos in the time leading up to the bunnies' dying? Any weight loss at all? Do the bunnies come out into the garden and has anything changed recently - for instance could it be possible that they have eaten something toxic? Is the food and hay the same as normal - nice and dry and sweet smelling, no dampness or mould? Are the bunnies any particular breed? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to think through various possibilities. Like the others, I would suggest a vet check (and vaccination if they are found to be healthy enough) as the first port of call, and then perhaps a few weeks' quarantine before thinking about bonding the two remaining bunnies.
I hope your remaining bunnies are ok x
