Sorry if this seems a bit of rant, but it makes me so so sad. I think I need to walk away from the giant groups I'm in, I am so sick of people complaining about their baby rabbits - latest is only 11 weeks old! - tearing wallpaper and chewing skirting board and nipping and generally, you know, being a baby rabbit that is kept alone and indoors. Yet when you suggest some fresh chews for them, and some company, you get told they have loads of toys, they get lots of attention, they have lots of food.
Why do people get rabbits if they just want a stuffed toy? I thought the dog world was bad enough but jeez, the giant rabbits are worse. I think I'm in the minority having a pair. Almost all the ones who post are single house rabbits, most seem to be kept in almost sterile conditions or dog crates "cos it's just overnight" - or they show them stealing and eating things like haribo which triggers a succession of posts about what everyone's rabbits have stolen and eaten, as if it is something to be proud of.
My guys are just amazing creatures, it feels such a privilege when they choose to come and talk to us, to let us into their world, to ask us for cuddles or fuss, and even better when they are up for doing a spot of training. If they get grumpy with me then I know it's my fault, and it's up to me to work out why. On the rare occasion they chew something I don't want them to it just means I need to find some more fresh wood.
Why can't people cherish animals for who they are, instead of making them our toys all the time?
I am so glad to have found this forum, because so far all I have seen is happy rabbits, with all their needs met whether they are inside or out, and are being loved for their characters regardless. And lovely owners who worry like I do at the slightest thing, simply because we just want the very best for them.
Off out to feed my happy bunnies, and see if they fancy a chat tonight or whether I will just be lucky enough to watch them munching for a while
Why do people get rabbits if they just want a stuffed toy? I thought the dog world was bad enough but jeez, the giant rabbits are worse. I think I'm in the minority having a pair. Almost all the ones who post are single house rabbits, most seem to be kept in almost sterile conditions or dog crates "cos it's just overnight" - or they show them stealing and eating things like haribo which triggers a succession of posts about what everyone's rabbits have stolen and eaten, as if it is something to be proud of.
My guys are just amazing creatures, it feels such a privilege when they choose to come and talk to us, to let us into their world, to ask us for cuddles or fuss, and even better when they are up for doing a spot of training. If they get grumpy with me then I know it's my fault, and it's up to me to work out why. On the rare occasion they chew something I don't want them to it just means I need to find some more fresh wood.
Why can't people cherish animals for who they are, instead of making them our toys all the time?
I am so glad to have found this forum, because so far all I have seen is happy rabbits, with all their needs met whether they are inside or out, and are being loved for their characters regardless. And lovely owners who worry like I do at the slightest thing, simply because we just want the very best for them.
Off out to feed my happy bunnies, and see if they fancy a chat tonight or whether I will just be lucky enough to watch them munching for a while