Ok, I've been thinking for a while...and I do feel a really bad bunny mum I just feel like I was a little too ambious to try and keep a bonded family of 6. However, they are so bonded, and clearly in love, I really really don't want to seperate them. I honestly don't
A few months ago, I invested in a new 3 tier housing unit for them (5.5ft x 2.5ft x2ft each level)...with the idea of opening up a small outdoor area to the side of the shed where the housing block stands, to make a permanent outdoor run. However, my mum has now flatly refused for this to happen...she doesn't want a run on the patio. It's her house, so I have to respect her decision.
This means that the family of 6 are living in the hutch block, and are getting outside as and when I can (by setting up the temp run). This has been fine so far..they are getting out most days..dependant on weather. However, I am now about to start working full time....and realisicly won't be able to get the 6 out everyday..infact I'll prob be pushing it to get them out twice a week I just can't bear to think of them 24/7 in the 3 tier housing. Yes it's sufficient as a 'base' house...but no where near enough space for them to exercise
Ideally they need a whole shed to themselves, with a permanently attached run, to ensure they are getting fresh air and space to run, play and enjoy.
I've tried, I've begged, but my mum is not going to allow this to happen here.
I've even looked into renting a stable block or something similar, so they have the space, but this is nowhere near ideal. I don't like the fact I wouldnt get to see them all the time...visiting them to feed and water is not good enough I feel.
To have a happily, very much loved up family group of 6 is rare....and an absolute joy to watch. I've never seen anything like it. They bring the biggest smile to my face EVER!
So confident, people friendly...when out on the lawn, and I go and sit in the temp run with them, they all come over to me and start climbing over me etc. Such a joy to keep. I've brought 3 of them up from babies...and the other 3 I've handled and loved since birth. These are special buns to me, and this is why I feel gutted I am not giving them the best.
I don't know what to do
A few months ago, I invested in a new 3 tier housing unit for them (5.5ft x 2.5ft x2ft each level)...with the idea of opening up a small outdoor area to the side of the shed where the housing block stands, to make a permanent outdoor run. However, my mum has now flatly refused for this to happen...she doesn't want a run on the patio. It's her house, so I have to respect her decision.
This means that the family of 6 are living in the hutch block, and are getting outside as and when I can (by setting up the temp run). This has been fine so far..they are getting out most days..dependant on weather. However, I am now about to start working full time....and realisicly won't be able to get the 6 out everyday..infact I'll prob be pushing it to get them out twice a week I just can't bear to think of them 24/7 in the 3 tier housing. Yes it's sufficient as a 'base' house...but no where near enough space for them to exercise
Ideally they need a whole shed to themselves, with a permanently attached run, to ensure they are getting fresh air and space to run, play and enjoy.
I've tried, I've begged, but my mum is not going to allow this to happen here.
I've even looked into renting a stable block or something similar, so they have the space, but this is nowhere near ideal. I don't like the fact I wouldnt get to see them all the time...visiting them to feed and water is not good enough I feel.
To have a happily, very much loved up family group of 6 is rare....and an absolute joy to watch. I've never seen anything like it. They bring the biggest smile to my face EVER!
So confident, people friendly...when out on the lawn, and I go and sit in the temp run with them, they all come over to me and start climbing over me etc. Such a joy to keep. I've brought 3 of them up from babies...and the other 3 I've handled and loved since birth. These are special buns to me, and this is why I feel gutted I am not giving them the best.
I don't know what to do