I read in the 'Rabbits For Dummies' book that it is good to freeze bottles of water for your rabbit to sit next to and cool down during the sticky summer months. Just wondering if anyone has tried and tested this? I did it with skippy but he didn't seem to realise what the bottle was for and just shyed away from it :roll: would love to hear of any other tips for cooling down our buns in the summer.
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TIPS FOR SUMMER-HAS ANYONE TRIED THIS??
- Thread starter stacy_d
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Yup :lol:
Mine have just been to the vets for their myxi jabs and I put a frozen bottle in with each pair. I have tried it in their sheds as well (wrapped in a thin cloth) and they do seem to lie against it once they realise it's there and that it's nice and cool - does take them a while to realise though :lol:
Mine have just been to the vets for their myxi jabs and I put a frozen bottle in with each pair. I have tried it in their sheds as well (wrapped in a thin cloth) and they do seem to lie against it once they realise it's there and that it's nice and cool - does take them a while to realise though :lol:
bunny_burrows
Mama Doe
I have used frozen bottles before but my buns have never used them, I keep them there just incase tho! 
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Ceramic Tiles that have been in the freezer work well too!!
I KID YOU NOT!!
Janex
I KID YOU NOT!!
Janex
Snowflakes mummy
Mama Doe
I have a smallish hutch - super duper xlarge one is on its way - so I cant put larrge bottles in there.... But I put the new mini coke world cup bottles in there and I think it helps....
Jack's-Jane said:
Nice tip Jane, I'm gonna get me some of those! Do they get very brittle, am I at risk of snapping them?
And please forgive the stupid question but how does a muppet know what is a ceramic tile as opposed to any other type of tile
I have lots of old tiles lying around so I might as well use them if they're suitable!!Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
AlisonA said:Jack's-Jane said:
Nice tip Jane, I'm gonna get me some of those! Do they get very brittle, am I at risk of snapping them?
And please forgive the stupid question but how does a muppet know what is a ceramic tile as opposed to any other type of tile
Well this 'ere Muppet went in to Wickes and said' a box of ceramic tiles to keep my bunnies cool please'
:lol: :lol:
I think most bathroom/kitchen tiles are ceramic. I have never had a prob with them cracking.
Janex
Alfie_and_angel
Alpha Buck
SarahP said:
Mine too, she ignores everything! My hair is turning grey trying to keep alfie and the chinnies cool. I think that SURELY if they were that hot, they would lie against the cold bottle so maybe they don't feel they need to, which would be good if it means they're fairly comfortable as they are? Or maybe frozen stuff is just too cold if their skin/fur is really hot?
I'm going to try wrapping the bottles in a thin cloth like Alison describes in the hope it might take the edge off the chilliness and encourage them to lie against it. Interested to see if that makes a difference.
Have also been to sainsburys for ice packs (you'd think Iceland would sell ice packs? nope), frozen them and lined them along top of chin cage and alfie's house. She is confined to her house more in the heat as I don't want her running around and overheating or forgetting to drink.
SarahP
Wise Old Thumper
I had an old sock round my frozen bottle, (the bunnies would have unwrapped anything else), so it definitely wasn't too cold. They just aren't interested in any help that I can give them to keep cool! Until I put them totally in the shade they were laying with their heads in the shade and their entire bodies in the sun! :lol: :shock:
The outdoor piggies that I'm looking after at the moment were much more appreciate of my efforts! :lol:
The outdoor piggies that I'm looking after at the moment were much more appreciate of my efforts! :lol:
bunnymadhouse
Wise Old Thumper
yup do this every summer....with limited success and appreciation depending on the buns :?
LurcherGirl
Mama Doe
I've tried it, but they never sat next to it. Perhaps a frozen hot water bottle might be better?
Alfie_and_angel
Alpha Buck
Yay!! Success!!!!
Froze the tiles, then put in her house covered by a tea towel. As I type she is flopped out on it nice and cool! Still ignoring the bottles no matter what I cover them with so just putting them on her roof panels so they cool the air inside!
OMG, thunderstorms just started now -silly wabbit
Success!!!!Froze the tiles, then put in her house covered by a tea towel. As I type she is flopped out on it nice and cool! Still ignoring the bottles no matter what I cover them with so just putting them on her roof panels so they cool the air inside!
OMG, thunderstorms just started now -silly wabbit
raven_guest
Mama Doe
Mine are miserable so and so's and ignore the bottles that take up 90% of our freezer! So I go out and spray them several times a day, they hate it but it keeps them cool, it also ensures they get a little water as they lick it off their coats.
