Hey everyone, I have two Flemish rabbits and they have their home outside, we have mosquitoes out now and I was wondering because I have never had rabbits outside before always indoor rabbits, do mosquitoes harm them, should I put baby inspect repellent on them, they are only 3 months old. Thanks for any replies,
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Mosquitoes
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William
Wise Old Thumper
No, insect repellent has pesticides in it which could be potentially fatal.
I wouldn't put anything on them, I don't think there's anything that would be safe. I had outdoor rabbits growing up, up until 2009, and I live in Florida so you can imagine how many mosquitoes were/are around. I don't think mosquitoes cause rabbits any harm besides being annoying hovering around.
I wouldn't put anything on them, I don't think there's anything that would be safe. I had outdoor rabbits growing up, up until 2009, and I live in Florida so you can imagine how many mosquitoes were/are around. I don't think mosquitoes cause rabbits any harm besides being annoying hovering around.
What Holhol said - mosquitoes spread Myxo and if your buns arent vaccinated I would do so as soon as possible. With regard to keeping annoying bugs away in general this stuff is great - all natural and very safe http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASSISI-FL...ll-/221768115012?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
It wont protect against myxo though so they still need a vacc
Planting lavender around their accommodation is also good for deterring flying insects, its safe if they nibble it too
It wont protect against myxo though so they still need a vacc
Planting lavender around their accommodation is also good for deterring flying insects, its safe if they nibble it too
William
Wise Old Thumper
I think they probably live in the US or Canada (I never hear of anyone in the UK having flemish giants) so no myxi vaccines are available/necessary. There's been a few reported cases of myxi on the Pacific coast but for the most part it's very rare in the US. But yeah if you do live in the UK then vaccinating them would definitely be a good idea!
