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rabbit pushchair help..?

binkyCodie

Mama Doe
this is a very stupid question :oops:

...the bunnies really like going out and about. they love exploring and being taken to the woodland. I'm very careful of them and I'm aware of the risks, they're on their harnesses and are no more than 5 metres away from us if that. I even took them to the park a few months back and they loved the attention they received and exploring. it helps to boost their confidence too which is great.

but, its very heavy to carry two bunnies perhaps a mile or so to the park, and they're not too happy to be held. sometimes its difficult to carry them a little way and they feel heavy very quicky.. orion is easily 2kg and luna is 2.8kg. and in their catit carrier, they feel even heavier together.

so, I was thinking about some sort of pushchair, that I can put the carrier in, and take them to the park, or to the woods etc. except I have no idea what I'm doing. I don't know what type I'm looking for. I don't know what the item I'm looking for might be called :lol: please help!!

I'm thinking of something flat, and one that faces me. I'd also prefer something not too expensive since it is for bunnies..perhaps when I have kids in many many years it can be used but I'm not sure if it would survive until them :lol:

I hope its okay to say that I'm not looking for any comments on me taking my bunnies places, or taking them to parks, or that they have harnesses. they have been fitted and are safe, and I love them very much so. I wouldn't endanger their life, and I can say they're very excited to head to the park together, or the woods.
 
Oh I love this! :lol:

How about a cat pushchair, like these? :https://www.amazon.co.uk/FoxHunter-Travel-Stroller-Pushchair-Jogger/dp/B00M1S3QE6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1529869397&sr=8-6&keywords=cat+pushchair
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01A87JFBO/ref=sspa_dk_detail_8?pd_rd_i=B01A87JFF0&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=2784349025056798016&pf_rd_r=MDTF2BW9PEE4C1J2FXV2&pd_rd_wg=mwIbJ&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=qSl1S&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=2b819cc6-77e9-11e8-9829-6b01e53f4b97&th=1

I feel like a carrier might be a bit unstable in a standard pushchair, unless it was a snug fit. Although now that I think about it the cat pushchair may not be suitable as you might be better off with a more solid surrounding. :?

From what you've previously posted it's clear you love your bunnies, so I'm certain you wouldn't do anything that would cause them harm. Just a note incase (although I'm sure you've thought about this before), I've heard horror stories about loose dogs getting to roaming rabbits and g-pigs so would be very vigilant.
 
Wow I would love to trust my buns on a lead! I bet they get loads of attention and second glances!

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I think this is great :D I hate when people act like all bunnies are the same and all of them are nervous stressy little things. The odd bun does get a lot of enrichment from things like this. I've used harnesses with my rabbits and they never minded the harness.

I think like LagomorphLion said, your best bet is probably going to be a cat/dog pushchair/stroller. I'd read reviews and make sure the wheels are going to be sturdy enough for what you want to use it for. I'd reckon the wheels are the most important part as if they're bad it's going to be tough to push and give the buns a rough ride.
 
I hate to say it, but by doing this you are endangering their life. A dog off lead or a fox in woodland for example can swoop out of nowhere in a couple of seconds and your rabbits will be gone before you are even able to react. Harnesses can fit as well as you like, but they still won't enable you to protect your rabbits; if they panic then they could either slip them and get away or it could break their backs.

I know it's not what you want to hear, but sadly it's the truth. It's really not safe to take your bunnies outside in this way.
 
I hate to say it, but by doing this you are endangering their life. A dog off lead or a fox in woodland for example can swoop out of nowhere in a couple of seconds and your rabbits will be gone before you are even able to react. Harnesses can fit as well as you like, but they still won't enable you to protect your rabbits; if they panic then they could either slip them and get away or it could break their backs.

I know it's not what you want to hear, but sadly it's the truth. It's really not safe to take your bunnies outside in this way.

then we could go on and on about how people leaving them in runs is unsafe, foxes could dig into those. or how about living inside, with the possibility of chewing on carpet and making themselves sick? or the bunnies who find household objects and eat them. if you'd like to head down that route, then none of us should have bunnies anywhere and should have then in a box where they can not injure themselves. bunnies can even choke on pellet and kill themselves.

no bunny is truly safe.

I already stated, I am not looking for any comments. I am not stupid. I am aware of the risks. for a start in the park dogs are on leashes, and there is myself and my boyfriend, we each have one. we head to a quiet corner, and both are right within our grasp. there are no foxes. in the woodland it is a well known path, we are in a quiet area. there are no foxes there either, the most there may be is a dog which we can see coming.

now I would appreciate if you would respectfully follow what I ask, and not give your comments because quite frankly, I'm aware of everything already.

I'm sorry, but I'm not in the mood for this type of thing. its why I've never bothered to post the pictures of them enjoying themselves or the cute pictures I have collected.
 
You are the definition of why i have this username, i feel unsafe going outside and woulnd recommend anyone else doing so while you are out there jeeby heeby people like you annoy me.

ps. maybe a pushchair would work i would say try it out! ^^
 
Oh I love this! :lol:

How about a cat pushchair, like these? :https://www.amazon.co.uk/FoxHunter-Travel-Stroller-Pushchair-Jogger/dp/B00M1S3QE6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1529869397&sr=8-6&keywords=cat+pushchair
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01A87JFBO/ref=sspa_dk_detail_8?pd_rd_i=B01A87JFF0&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=2784349025056798016&pf_rd_r=MDTF2BW9PEE4C1J2FXV2&pd_rd_wg=mwIbJ&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=qSl1S&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=2b819cc6-77e9-11e8-9829-6b01e53f4b97&th=1

I feel like a carrier might be a bit unstable in a standard pushchair, unless it was a snug fit. Although now that I think about it the cat pushchair may not be suitable as you might be better off with a more solid surrounding. :?

From what you've previously posted it's clear you love your bunnies, so I'm certain you wouldn't do anything that would cause them harm. Just a note incase (although I'm sure you've thought about this before), I've heard horror stories about loose dogs getting to roaming rabbits and g-pigs so would be very vigilant.

I've never even realised ones for pets actually existed. I'm just worried that they might chew through the fabric, or pee lol. its why I maybe wanted to put the carrier in something and DIY it to secure the carrier in place with straps or something. its just a thought but I'm sure I could work something out.

I'm always very careful with them, in the park we're right behind them and are in a quiet corner. my boyfriend is always with me so I have one and he has one, I'm not overun with both of them lol. in the woodland, its a worn in path and we can both see them coming, and they're right behind us. they are on a 5m extendable leash, but rarely do they go that far unless they're on the front lawn.

they're very happy to be out and about and its good for them to experience something new imho.

I think this is great :D I hate when people act like all bunnies are the same and all of them are nervous stressy little things. The odd bun does get a lot of enrichment from things like this. I've used harnesses with my rabbits and they never minded the harness.

I think like LagomorphLion said, your best bet is probably going to be a cat/dog pushchair/stroller. I'd read reviews and make sure the wheels are going to be sturdy enough for what you want to use it for. I'd reckon the wheels are the most important part as if they're bad it's going to be tough to push and give the buns a rough ride.

I do have to agree, I've had others say I'm a terrible person and it just :?

do you think one of the dog or cat ones would fit the carrier inside? I'd have to check with the measurements. if not, maybe I need to DIY something as I'd be worried about the fabric.

Leannean27 - when I took them to a park, some kids pointed from full view and said "wow its a puppy!" I actually did almost pee myself from laughter. a lot of people did give some funny looks, but it was pretty amusing. they had fun too I'd like to think. some people also petted them, which I think is very good for socialisation since Luna used to be very people shy as did Orion.
 
I've put posts on RU before about a Giant doe we had in to the rescue where I help out, and her adopter got a pushchair like this and takes her around to meet her public. She's just in the seat, not in a carrier, and she's fine, looking out like a Queen!
 
You are the definition of why i have this username, i feel unsafe going outside and woulnd recommend anyone else doing so while you are out there jeeby heeby people like you annoy me.

ps. maybe a pushchair would work i would say try it out! ^^
Anyone mods around. Fake account over here

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then we could go on and on about how people leaving them in runs is unsafe, foxes could dig into those. or how about living inside, with the possibility of chewing on carpet and making themselves sick? or the bunnies who find household objects and eat them. if you'd like to head down that route, then none of us should have bunnies anywhere and should have then in a box where they can not injure themselves. bunnies can even choke on pellet and kill themselves..

There is a big difference between hazard and risk. Hazard is a theoretical danger. Risk is the likelihood of it occurring. Depending on how you set up each of those situations you have described, the hazard may be there but the risk may be very low.

The very big difference with what you are describing is that the hazard is very high AND the risk is very high, and there is no way of you safely mitigating it from what you are doing - which there is in each of those other scenarios you have chosen to list. If people do those things in an unsafe way, I would be saying exactly the same to them. What is different with your scenario is that it is not safe and you are unable to make it a safe situation. You are putting your rabbits at very significant risk of harm and stress. I sincerely hope that nothing happens to them of course, but it's not the same thing as the things you are trying to compare it with.
 
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There is a big difference between hazard and risk. Hazard is a theoretical danger. Risk is the likelihood of it occurring. Depending on how you set up each of those situations you have described, the hazard may be there but the risk may be very low.

The very big difference with what you are describing is that the hazard is very high AND the risk is very high, and there is no way of you safely mitigating it from what you are doing - which there is in each of those other scenarios you have chosen to list. If people do those things in an unsafe way, I would be saying exactly the same to them. What is different with your scenario is that it is not safe and you are unable to make it a safe situation. You are putting your rabbits at very significant risk of harm and stress. I sincerely hope that nothing happens to them of course, but it's not the same thing as the things you are trying to compare it with.

they are not "stressed" - lets not all paint bunnies under the same brush. they are perfectly happy. I'm not sure I would describe rolling around, nibbling grass and binkying to be "stressed" or "upset", would you?

they also are safe - I can tell you that.

I have already asked you to not comment on such a thing, which you did. I also asked you to respectfully not post about it in my past post, which you also did. now once again I'm going to ask you if you could respectfully not post about it. I'm not about to get into an argument with you. I am not in the mood and quite frankly, I disagree with what you are saying. yes there is a risk, but no my bunnies are not stressed and they are perfectly fine.

you are not going to agree with me, I am not going to agree with you - we might as well move on.

now, I'd like to move on and not have any further discussion.
 
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when I took them to a park, some kids pointed from full view and said "wow its a puppy!" I actually did almost pee myself from laughter.

It's a good job u didn't else u might also have heard "wow that lady wet herself!" Then, eeek

At our Nans old care home they used to bring in a 'therapeutic' rabbit. It certainly wasn't stressed in the environment it was in and had the added bonus of really brightening up the day of those suffering dementia and the such. A lot I bet is down to the owner. You know when a rabbit is uncomfortable in a situation. Only you

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There is a big difference between hazard and risk. Hazard is a theoretical danger. Risk is the likelihood of it occurring. Depending on how you set up each of those situations you have described, the hazard may be there but the risk may be very low.

The very big difference with what you are describing is that the hazard is very high AND the risk is very high, and there is no way of you safely mitigating it from what you are doing - which there is in each of those other scenarios you have chosen to list. If people do those things in an unsafe way, I would be saying exactly the same to them. What is different with your scenario is that it is not safe and you are unable to make it a safe situation. You are putting your rabbits at very significant risk of harm and stress. I sincerely hope that nothing happens to them of course, but it's not the same thing as the things you are trying to compare it with.

That's silly though. What about all the people who allow their rabbits to free range in their yard? Some people let them free range all day when they aren't even home, and others let them free range when they're around but not actively supervising and may just glance out the window every now and then. A fox could easily come and go and they might not even know it.

What people do is their choice as only they can determine what the risks are in their own yard and whether the risks outweigh the benefits. It's the same with binkycodie. We don't personally know the areas she's taking her buns, and she said she's aware of the risks and that her buns benefit from it.
 
Anyone mods around. Fake account over here

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How do you know it's fake? I mean, now you mention it.. I can guess who it is lol, but you seem sure of it.

I don't think the mods have been on in awhile though, so..
 
How do you know it's fake? I mean, now you mention it.. I can guess who it is lol, but you seem sure of it.

I don't think the mods have been on in awhile though, so..
My fakey senses were tingling

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