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Finally got Boo a physio

Oh bless her, look at her lying there like a good bunny. She looks really relaxed too. Hope you enjoyed it Boobly, such a lovely thing to do J & B xx
 
joey&boo said:
Boo had her physio & related therapies again today

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I got a humungous 22k bag of sainfoin & 1 kg brick.

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I should have known better. I shouldn't be surprised though, with rabbits generally being fickle & not enjoying the purer pelleted feeds (like when i've bought forage pellets, grass pellets, hay/forage bricks)....plus it was kind of inevitable it would go wrong as i bought so much. If I'd just got a sample they'd prob love it...or maybe not as even Eddy wasn't interested. I liked the idea of sainfoin cos of it encouraging protein uptake but will get some alfalfa hay instead
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That's a real shame if she doesn't like the Sainfoin pellets. Any interest in the brick? Have to say that this is sadly my experience too, that rabbits aren't interested in healthy grass pellets etc. Such a completely different reaction to normal SS pellets, which does make you wonder what exactly is so enticing in normal pellets.

Have you seen this website? http://windrushfarm.co.uk/sainfoin-holy-hay/

I saw it when you posted last week about Sainfoin, but didn't mention it then, as I considered you wouldn't get hay because of Eddy. I think the owners of this farm sound quite besotted by Sainfoin and so I think if it were me, I would contact them, praising the merits of Sainfoin and explaining about Boo and her physio. I think there's a small chance they might be interested in sending you a small amount of Sainfoin hay if you offer to pay for delivery charges.

Do you know anyone with horses who might be interested in your bag of pellets?
 
Omi said:
That's a real shame if she doesn't like the Sainfoin pellets. Any interest in the brick? Have to say that this is sadly my experience too, that rabbits aren't interested in healthy grass pellets etc. Such a completely different reaction to normal SS pellets, which does make you wonder what exactly is so enticing in normal pellets.

Have you seen this website? http://windrushfarm.co.uk/sainfoin-holy-hay/

I saw it when you posted last week about Sainfoin, but didn't mention it then, as I considered you wouldn't get hay because of Eddy. I think the owners of this farm sound quite besotted by Sainfoin and so I think if it were me, I would contact them, praising the merits of Sainfoin and explaining about Boo and her physio. I think there's a small chance they might be interested in sending you a small amount of Sainfoin hay if you offer to pay for delivery charges.

Do you know anyone with horses who might be interested in your bag of pellets?
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ohhh thanks for that. I've emailed them about a sample.

the only person i know with a horse is Boo's physio - so they have received a good home with him at least
 
well no samples for Boo but at least they replied
Sorry Louise the Sainfoin has now been exhausted we our hay is mostly grass the clover this year.
I think some of the feed mills sell small bales of crushed sainfoin but I don't know which.
Peter

Don't really understand the content but I understand none available
 
I think Boo's physio therapist is enjoying the Boo time in the snuggle bed😍
Boo looks adorable getting a massage in her snuggle bed. 😍😍
 
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bunny momma said:
I thin I'm Boo's physio therapist is enjoying the Boo time in the snuggle bed😍
Boo looks adorable getting a massage in her snuggle bed. 😍😍
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She it too cute. She is a bit fidgety foe the first minute or two, then she proper chills out. Wish I could afford to do it more than weekly
 
joey&boo said:
She it too cute. She is a bit fidgety foe the first minute or two, then she proper chills out. Wish I could afford to do it more than weekly
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Is Boo insured? Some policies will cover complimentary therapies 😀 A person who runs a Rabbit Sanctuary has a Physio who teaches her how to do some procedures herself so the Bunny being treated gets some form of Physio every day, obviously not so comprehensive as that received during the appointment, but every little helps, so to speak 😀
 
joey&boo said:
well no samples for Boo but at least they replied
Sorry Louise the Sainfoin has now been exhausted we our hay is mostly grass the clover this year.
I think some of the feed mills sell small bales of crushed sainfoin but I don't know which.
Peter

Don't really understand the content but I understand none available
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Yes, at least they replied, but disappointing.

If you want to try some more, these people https://www.cotswoldseeds.com/seeds/16/sainfoin are the largest supplier of Sainfroin seeds in the UK and seem keen to promote it. They were also part of an EU research project into promoting its use.

I reckon if anyone knows where to obtain Sainfoin hay, it would be them. You could send them an email.
 
InspectorMorse said:
Is Boo insured? Some policies will cover complimentary therapies 😀 A person who runs a Rabbit Sanctuary has a Physio who teaches her how to do some procedures herself so the Bunny being treated gets some form of Physio every day, obviously not so comprehensive as that received during the appointment, but every little helps, so to speak 😀
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She is insured through Agria. I think they offer up to £250 on complimentary therapies but havent explored it yet.

We do get homework but its mainly exercises. I just had to buy her a pilates balance pad.
 
Omi said:
Yes, at least they replied, but disappointing.

If you want to try some more, these people https://www.cotswoldseeds.com/seeds/16/sainfoin are the largest supplier of Sainfroin seeds in the UK and seem keen to promote it. They were also part of an EU research project into promoting its use.

I reckon if anyone knows where to obtain Sainfoin hay, it would be them. You could send them an email.
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the sainfoin block crumbles quite easily. I really don't think they'll like the hay. Boo is hay reluctant most of the time. Gonna try alfalfa instead
 
i gotta keep diary too. never managed this in my life before but maybe I can stretch myself for Boo
 
joey&boo said:
She is insured through Agria. I think they offer up to £250 on complimentary therapies but havent explored it yet.

We do get homework but its mainly exercises. I just had to buy her a pilates balance pad.
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I just had a vision of her in a little leotard and leggings 😊 she's such a special bunny 😍
 
3rd physio visit today. Boo was compliant ....& then not & scarpered in to Eddys wicker house (she still got her pulsed therapy stuff as physio just put it on the top bit of the house, so received from above 🤣

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Had more hands on stuff than previously. She feels Boo has a little more muscle around her shoulders which I'll take as a mini win. She has been notably more active in the past week too

Eddy is now loving the sainfoin brick. He was also like a pig in **** today as found one of Boo's cookies...he was running round the room with his head upright & his humungous treat projecting out🤣I did manage to catch him & retrieve it (gave him tiny bit out of guilt). The big bag of sainfoin nuggets were donated, via physio, to a 28 year old ex race horse who is being looked after in his retirement to a "lovely" couple, not of the racing world. They were really grateful apparently

Boo hasn't had a chance to use her pilates cushion yet as it arrived really under inflated & with a dodgy pump that doesn't work. A replacement is on the way

Enjoying a post physio snooze on me
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That snoozy photo 😍 And her having escaped to Eddy's house 🤣 I'm glad she could still get her therapy. That's so encouraging that the physio feels she has a little more muscle around her shoulders and that she's been noticeably more active.

I love the idea of Eddy running around with a giant cookie 🤣 That's wonderful that the sanfoin pellets have gone to such a good home.
 
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