Giant Bunny at p@h

Bex Dave and Robbie · Jul 9, 2006

Sorry not sure if this is the right place to post but not sure if there is anything I can do, apart from buy the bunny but hubby has said no...

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I popped in to my local P@H to make an appointment at the vets and as usual looked at the rabbits they had in to find that they had a giant (sorry can't remember which one) for sale...the sign did state they weren't suitable for kids and would grow to a minimum of 5kg...just wondered if P@H were reasonable in checking the home the rabbit was going to? I don't think any of the hutches they sell would be suitable for that size rabbit...

Please reassure meI'm just being paranoid...should I have spoken to the manager?

Thanks

Becky

SarahP · Jul 9, 2006

There was a thread on this a little while ago (will look for it and see if I can resurrect it......). I think I saw one in PAH a little while ago too.

raven_guest · Jul 9, 2006

They won't stop someone unsuitable buying it because they want to make money.

HS · Jul 9, 2006

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=25290
There's a thread here on it. You may want to talk to the manager about your concerns.

SarahP · Jul 9, 2006

Ah yes, that's the one - thanks Helen.

Bex Dave and Robbie · Jul 9, 2006

Thank you! Hate they way they seem so casual about 'a new range' :shock: these are animals not fashion accessories! :x

I'll go and see the manager tomorrow. What would be the minimum size hutch that would be suitable for a giant? If I have measurements I can check they have a decent sizeone and that they will ensure the rabbit goes with that hutch only!

Will also keep working on hubby...but not holding my breath!

HS · Jul 9, 2006

The problem is that if you buy them, the shop will just fill the space with more bunnies, so you'd actually be creating a demand for them

I'm a complete coward, and avoid teh place (and any other petshops actually) as it upsets me too much.

SarahP · Jul 9, 2006

I agree - harsh as it may sound, if you buy it you create a demand for it, and more unfortunate Giants will follow into the shop.

Bex Dave and Robbie · Jul 9, 2006

So really the only thing to do is leave it there and complain? I know what you are saying is right but.... :?

HS · Jul 9, 2006

I know, that's why I don't go in. I know I'm a big fat coward

SarahP · Jul 9, 2006

Bex said:
So really the only thing to do is leave it there and complain? I know what you are saying is right but.... :?

Yes, I really think that's all you can do. They are probably testing out how successful Giants are for selling at the moment, so if you buy one, they will think 'great - let's get more in'.

Bex Dave and Robbie · Jul 9, 2006

Right..ok well I'll have a word with the manager,see what they say..if I don't get a satisfactory response I'll contact the head office...Just can't believe that they even thought about it..but I guess if the demand is there...just hoping it hasn't been sold by tomorrow....not sure they'll do anything but...Just hate the thought of the poor thing going to a bad home in a tiny little hutch!

Thanks for all your responses!!

Beebop · Jul 9, 2006

Its not a hutch they need but a shed or large dog crate!

Its awful what they are doing to large bunnies!

maxxev · Jul 9, 2006

which breed of giant was it? if its a french lop then the maximum weight is more likly to be 6.8kg.
(which would more or less prove that in fact the company has not done its research....).....if its a british or conti thair estimation is even further of... :evil:

youngbunny2 · Jul 9, 2006

I really see no point in teling people the weights these giants reach as you cannot picture a rabbit by weight very easily.it would be much better to have a stuffed one or real photos.(fake stuffed one!!)

Azraelm · Jul 9, 2006

youngbunny2 said:
I really see no point in teling people the weights these giants reach as you cannot picture a rabbit by weight very easily.it would be much better to have a stuffed one or real photos.(fake stuffed one!!)

or they could put a comparison ie) standard bunny size is 1.5- 2kg size (or whatever it actually is), giants can reach 7kg.

Diddeen · Jul 9, 2006

i know my local pets@home had some lovely 6foot hutches in.. but they only had dwarf lops in stock so hoping it doesnt mean the bigger rabbits are going to follow

Ali · Jul 9, 2006

Our local P&H have a giant in stock its £69.99 cant believe they have one in stock, they do state thats its not suitable for small children

Frankie · Jul 10, 2006

We have a garden centre called Cadburys home and leisure centre i went in last week and they have New Zealand’s and Flemish Giants for sale, There living areas were better than P@H but not great and there were no large hutches for sale

Even though i am from Bristol i can't help thinking that Wallace and Gromit - the curse of the ware rabbit that might have something to do with it :?

Frankie · Jul 10, 2006

Frankie said:
We have a garden centre called Cadburys home and leisure centre near to where i live and i went in last week and they have New Zealand’s and Flemish Giants for sale, Their living areas were better than P@H but not great and there were no large hutches for sale

Even though i am from Bristol i can't help thinking that Wallace and Gromit - the curse of the ware rabbit that might have something to do with it :?

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