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Mama Doe
For those who know my story Dennis and Bella continue to get on really well after both losing their bonded partners (one to E.C.) and being introduced to each other. They are both receiving preventive treatment (Panacur) and are currently living indoors where they have both really perked up since being put together. I'm keeping them indoors until at least April and will give them garden time during the day when it gets a bit warmer before they move back outside permanently but I'm not sure how to clean out their hutch/run combo to ensure it is safe for them? I have two set ups consisting of 6ft Welfare hutches with 24/7 tube access to covered walk in runs. The hutches are straightforward to clean but the runs less so - they are set up on what was grass and have mesh floors covered in wood chips (the type used for chickens) and hay/straw on top. My bunnies generally use litter trays but I scoop out any hay that's got damp or soiled weekly. Obviously I can scoop out all the old hay and wood chips to replace with new but how can I disinfect the runs? Although I'm loving having them indoors atm, their space is somewhat restricted as they both hate my laminate floor (I've put a carpet/rug area down for them in the kitchen and they won't venture off this) and they both seemed to thrive outside with a lot of space and free ranging time in my (packed with plants!) garden so I think they'd be happier outside after the winter. Might bring them in next winter though after the trauma of this year.
Also I will obviously have a spare set up - after the trauma of losing two rabbits within a few weeks I have no immediate plans to get any more but would perhaps like to at some point. Is it safe/fair of me to do this? E.C. is a horrible disease and after watching my Betty deteriorate in a matter of weeks, I'm reluctant to take on new buns if I'm risking their health in any way?
Also I will obviously have a spare set up - after the trauma of losing two rabbits within a few weeks I have no immediate plans to get any more but would perhaps like to at some point. Is it safe/fair of me to do this? E.C. is a horrible disease and after watching my Betty deteriorate in a matter of weeks, I'm reluctant to take on new buns if I'm risking their health in any way?
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