Here's the story behind this rescue:
Poor bun was being advertised as "Anyone want a white rabbit? Need gone." on a generic Facebook selling group. Somebody had asked for more details, but I quickly said I'd take it. I knew bun needed a good home, even if it isn't mine.
Throughout the day, I had to wait agonisingly for news of poor bun. Basically, this lady rents a flat and had a friend move in. They found bun had been abandoned by the previous family who had returned home to Portugal. Not wanting to keep bun, she advertised on FB on his behalf and that's where I stepped in.
Yesterday evening, we went to pick bun up. When we got there, I saw this darling little point mini rex. A youngster too, I think. This is what bun was abandoned in:
I was horrified - and said it was too small for a hamster. The woman said, "That's what I thought too!"
So, we transferred bun into a hay-lined carrier and took bun away. I had a brief look and thought bun was a little boy (but now am no way near so sure). On the way home, bun kept moving around in the carrier (which is the same dimensions as the "cage" but taller!) and started eating hay. I was relieved by that, to be honest. As there was no sign of hay I was worried that bun would be anti-hay.
When we got home, I introduced bun to OH and Mum and I had a cuddle. We introduced bun to the quad and bun kept binkying and stomping. I think eventually bun will settle but right now bun is "Bun on Hyperdrive" - I've never seen a rabbit with so much energy!
Bun isn't with the quad right now, nobody had settled down enough last night. So, we made a temporary makeshift pen for bun to spend the night in. Bun is happy enough in it but I'll be happy when they have more space.
Anyway, pictures:
What kind of point is bun? Seal? Chocolate?
That face!
As I covered the run with an old curtain, somebody decided to make a hammock out of it (until bun nipped her from underneath!) So, bonus Zara:
Ok so I keep looking (poor bun) and I think my "buck" might be a doe. Why is it so difficult with Rabbits?
Pictures - help appreciated!:
I have used the gender neutral "Bun" for now, however it must be said that "Bun" is Zeus if a boy and Persephone if a girl.
So yes, that's the story behind this one...