Swissgreys
New Kit
I have been lurking for a few weeks now, so thought I should take the time to come and say hello properly. :wave:
I joined the Forum because we are in the process of 'acquiring' 2 rabbits.
The rabbits are 3 years old, and we are taking them on from a family who can no longer keep them.
We are currently setting up their outdoor enclosure, so they won't be moving in for a few more weeks, but we are all very excited about welcoming them to our family.
I have owned rabbits in the past, but not for about 10 years, so a lot has changed in that time and I feel like I am having to relearn everything!
We live in Switzerland and our family is; Me, DH, 2 children aged 9 and 11, 4 guinea pigs, and 2 birds.
So based on what we know so far about our new rabbits (Chili and Pepper) I have a couple of questions already - these will probably be the first of many!
Chili is neutered, but Pepper has not been spayed. In the past we had all of our females spayed as soon as possible. Is it worth thinking about having Pepper spayed at age 3?
We do have a good small animal vet that we use for the piggies, so experienced medical care isn't an issue.
The rabbits are currently fed a muesli style mix with a small handful of hay each day (I know, I know).
Obviously we plan to change them to a complete pellet food (gradually) and unlimited hay (immediately), but is there a chance they will refuse to eat complete food after so many yeas of brightly coloured muesli?
And is it ok to offer unlimited hay immediately, or do I need to build up to this too?
Anyway I think that is it for now.
I look forward to being part of the Forum.
I joined the Forum because we are in the process of 'acquiring' 2 rabbits.
The rabbits are 3 years old, and we are taking them on from a family who can no longer keep them.
We are currently setting up their outdoor enclosure, so they won't be moving in for a few more weeks, but we are all very excited about welcoming them to our family.
I have owned rabbits in the past, but not for about 10 years, so a lot has changed in that time and I feel like I am having to relearn everything!
We live in Switzerland and our family is; Me, DH, 2 children aged 9 and 11, 4 guinea pigs, and 2 birds.
So based on what we know so far about our new rabbits (Chili and Pepper) I have a couple of questions already - these will probably be the first of many!
Chili is neutered, but Pepper has not been spayed. In the past we had all of our females spayed as soon as possible. Is it worth thinking about having Pepper spayed at age 3?
We do have a good small animal vet that we use for the piggies, so experienced medical care isn't an issue.
The rabbits are currently fed a muesli style mix with a small handful of hay each day (I know, I know).
Obviously we plan to change them to a complete pellet food (gradually) and unlimited hay (immediately), but is there a chance they will refuse to eat complete food after so many yeas of brightly coloured muesli?
And is it ok to offer unlimited hay immediately, or do I need to build up to this too?
Anyway I think that is it for now.
I look forward to being part of the Forum.
