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bunny rear checks

Griffski

Warren Scout
Hi - I've been reading advice re 2 checks per day during fly strike season and wondered how you all managed this.

My 3 year old (rescue) bunnies are compliant once caught but they are clearly stressed by the whole process (pre-catch to post handling) and, out of respect, I limit this to vet visits..
however, I am horrified by the prospect of fly strike and one of mine is potentially at greater risk due to intermittent digestive issues ...

Any tips/tricks to make this process feasible on a daily basis ?

thanks..
 
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Have you tried wrapping them up in a towel like a burrito, it can help calm bunnies not used too handling
 
It can be very stressful for both you and bun, but the more you do it, the better and more confident you get, and whilst they may never like it, they do sort of get used to it.

Try offering a favourite treat after - they may mind less... :)

It is really, really important to check - we lost our beautiful Bella to flystrike a few days ago and it is shocking how quickly it can happen. I’d read it was ‘fast’ but nothing could have prepared us for it. Knowing what I know now, a few moments of stress is better than bun suffering flystrike...
 
Thanks for taking the time to response at this tough time Beau Belle - I was shocked by your experience and am so sorry for your loss.

I am persevering - it was better today - token sprint away then he let me lift and examine him and the sulk period was shorter .. so i'm a bit more hopeful that checks will be possible with them. Treat is a great idea once they get a bit more used to it.. thanks !
 
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Thanks mini lop 1 - i'll research that - they're actually ok during the exam but that might be useful for other treatments - thanks.
 
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Interesting thread. None of my love!y rabbits are keen on being caught and handled so it is encouraging to hear that practice makes if not perfect, at least bearable!
 
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