Trip to a rescue this weekend-anything we should loook for?

Hawarden · Jan 20, 2006

Our family is off to a rescue tomorrow to have a look for our FIRST bunnies - we're looking for a bonded pair, other than that we're pretty laid back about who we'll find (although our daughter's after a Dutch, but I think she'll fall in love which ever is the cuteist she's only 6!).

Feeling a little nervous as never looked after bunnies before we're not entirely sure what we should look out for, we're sure the rescue will help us out and guide us, but can anyone suggest a quick check list?

Thanks!

(PS We're only LOOKING tomorrow - we intend to reserve the bunnies and then go back and sort out their accommodation releavnt to their needs/size)

Estelle · Jan 20, 2006

I'm sure the rescue will tell you everything you need to know. Good luck and can't wait to find out who you choose!

racheyrabbit · Jan 20, 2006

Have you made any decisions already? Are they going to be house bunnies or outside bunnies? Tell the rescue what decisions you've already made, and they will pretty much tell you everything else you need to know. When we went to 'look' at the bunnies we said that we were looking for a house bunny and the lady said which ones she thought would be good house bunnies and which wouldn't.

The rescue might not automatically have bonded pairs, and will give you an element of choice about which two to bond, and they may help you with the bonding process too. It just depends upon the rescue, some like to bond them when they arrive.

Take it as it comes, and just enjoy cuddling all those cute bunsters....

Tamsin · Jan 20, 2006

I think you're going with the right idea.. don't have to much idea

Breed is unimportant, with a couple of exceptions. Obviously a long haired rabbit or giant are going to have a few special needs.

As they're your first bunnies your probably looking for a bun that's a bit social already. So have a look at how the behave when you go close, if they are curious about what your doing that's a good sign they'll be outgoing. Ignoring you isn't to bad a reaction, you might want to avoid any that take one look and run in the opposite direction unless your prepared for a lot of work

If they're going to be indoors litter training in handy. A bun that's using one corner of the housing and keeps his/her hutch clean would be easier for that.

Otherwise just go with the bunnies that feel right

Tam

Hawarden · Jan 20, 2006

Tamsin said:
So have a look at how the behave when you go close, if they are curious about what your doing that's a good sign they'll be outgoing. Ignoring you isn't to bad a reaction

Thanks Tam - that's the kind of guidance we're after - maybe you could have 'Choosing your rabbit' as a 'Useful Topic'?

I think we're going to go about choosing the bunnies the same way we choose our rescue cats (what felt right), though as we only went to get 1 cat and came back with 2, we'll have to be stronger willed!

Towsbuns · Jan 20, 2006

It may be worth having a chat with the owner of the rescue to see what they would recommend before looking at the rabbits - this may save your daughter falling in love with a bun that looks little and cute but is really the devil in disguise :lol: :lol: - six year olds may not appreciate different rabbit characters.

donna-arc · Jan 21, 2006

I'd say take the advise of the person running the rescue. If you fall in love with the 'look' of one but she says it's not suitable - be strong and listen!
Sometimes there isn't a suitable rabbit available - disappointing as this is, it is worth waiting for the right one, rather than take something and be sorry later.

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