ghostbusterbunny
Young Bun
Hi all,
I'm just looking for a bit of reassurance and advice around caring for a wildie. I've just rehomed one from P@H and whilst I'm an experienced rabbit owner in general (I'm also bunny mum to 3 contis and 4 lionheads), I just want to make sure that what I give him is 100% suited to him and his needs and will give him the best possible future.
He's between 4-5 months old and was hand reared since he was found injured at about 3 weeks old and looked after by the veterinary staff there, so they are confident he is a picture of good health. He certainly looks it - he's perfect. He'll be having his vaccinations this/next week once he's fully settled and I've got him used to being in a carry case to minimise any undue stress to him. I also have the option to neuter him - would this be recommended considering he's a wildie?
He's going to be kept inside until the spring where he's going to get his very own wildie appropriate aviary setup in the garden that he can explore - beyond excited to make that for him. I know he's going to need a LOT of exercise. Until then we're going to bunny proof a room for him - not ideal as we can't give him 24/7 access but he'll get as much time as we can possibly give him! He's very confident and doesn't mind me at all, took no time settling in and getting used to his new surroundings. He's already running rings around the house and he's got his little zoomie routes sorted already. He's going to be the (pint sized) king of the castle, that much I already know! I'd prefer it if he keeps all four paws on the ground, the thought of him getting up on something and falling off terrifies me but I know he's just doing what he wants to do - he's eyeing up our sofas like he's found his thrones...
Diet wise, I'm looking to keep it as natural as possible - hay, forage and very, very limited pellets and veg (less than the recommended amount for your average domestic bunnies) - I hope this will be okay.
Is he likely to have any additional specific needs that I should bear in mind? I'd like for him to have company at some point in the future but I don't know if this will be possible?
Thanks for any advice you can give!
Should probably introduce you to the little guy while I'm at it - here's Speedy!
I'm just looking for a bit of reassurance and advice around caring for a wildie. I've just rehomed one from P@H and whilst I'm an experienced rabbit owner in general (I'm also bunny mum to 3 contis and 4 lionheads), I just want to make sure that what I give him is 100% suited to him and his needs and will give him the best possible future.
He's between 4-5 months old and was hand reared since he was found injured at about 3 weeks old and looked after by the veterinary staff there, so they are confident he is a picture of good health. He certainly looks it - he's perfect. He'll be having his vaccinations this/next week once he's fully settled and I've got him used to being in a carry case to minimise any undue stress to him. I also have the option to neuter him - would this be recommended considering he's a wildie?
He's going to be kept inside until the spring where he's going to get his very own wildie appropriate aviary setup in the garden that he can explore - beyond excited to make that for him. I know he's going to need a LOT of exercise. Until then we're going to bunny proof a room for him - not ideal as we can't give him 24/7 access but he'll get as much time as we can possibly give him! He's very confident and doesn't mind me at all, took no time settling in and getting used to his new surroundings. He's already running rings around the house and he's got his little zoomie routes sorted already. He's going to be the (pint sized) king of the castle, that much I already know! I'd prefer it if he keeps all four paws on the ground, the thought of him getting up on something and falling off terrifies me but I know he's just doing what he wants to do - he's eyeing up our sofas like he's found his thrones...
Diet wise, I'm looking to keep it as natural as possible - hay, forage and very, very limited pellets and veg (less than the recommended amount for your average domestic bunnies) - I hope this will be okay.
Is he likely to have any additional specific needs that I should bear in mind? I'd like for him to have company at some point in the future but I don't know if this will be possible?
Thanks for any advice you can give!
Should probably introduce you to the little guy while I'm at it - here's Speedy!