Rabbits are considered exotic pets so vet care is harder to find and very expensive. These animals should never be dependent upon a child for care or to teach responsibility. It is a very serious, yet so rewarding, lifelong commitment for the bunny's life.
@@lavellnutrition Your bunny should get around 1-2 hours of sunshine! For the bunny to produce Vitamin E in its body for a more healthy life and a higher chance of life!
This is pretty good, but my lagomorpha (rabbit/hare etc.,) specialist vet, strongly advised against lettuce of *any* kind. His recommendation was to try, as you've very kindly advised, to replicate what they would eat in the wild. Lettuce, even those romaine lettuce, and some other things some might give their rabbits, are far too high in water content, but lettuce is notorious for digestive problems in rabbits. The majority of gut problem rabbits he sees, their humans always mention they give them lettuce. He said, in the wild, they would eat grass mainly, and safe herbs, definitely twigs (like hazel wood, willow, apple, etc., for keeping their perpetually growing teeth from overgrowing or developing spurs, and of course, their favourite dandelion leaves. Those can be grown in pots indoors, by the way, as can parsley, which is also a favourite too. Carrots have too much sugar content, so that's a bit of a myth too. Basically he recommended *99% hay* + water, with the greens but not too much, and you're right, always make sure they have access to *fresh* water. Over the years I've had many rescue lagomorphs from shelters, so yes, "adopt don't shop" as the bunny motto goes! My guys have always lived with the freedom to roam the entire house, danger-proofed like they are toddlers, no cables exposed to chew through. I use wooden slats and chicken wire to make a kind of door to hang on the other side of the doorframe as an extra door that I can close while leaving the solid door open, if for example there is a room I don't want them to have access to. They can still see you, but it keeps them safe if there are things they could hurt themselves on in there. Always remember their bones are far more fragile than a cats, so they mustn't fall from heights that could break their delicate bone structure. Smooth flooring can be tricky for them to grasp which will limit how they run, they slide too much, usually. Their skin is incredibly delicate, it 'tents', as my vet called it and that hurts and stays tender like damaged skin, if you were to comb them and tug on it in the slightest, so softish normal brush like a pure bristle hairbrush, is far kinder. Twigs and hay diet, really are their best chance at not having dental problems. Since I found that vet years ago, my bunny's teethe have never had any problems, thankfully.
Litter training is easy. If you have a large litter tray, like one of those boxes that are about 15cm high at the sides, and about 50cm wide x 60 or 70cm long, the sort that some use under their beds for storage. Fill that with the hay they'll eat, timothy hay is best, especially with dandelion flower heads dried in it, they love looking for those. You should find that they poop/pee in one main corner or end of it, and keep the other end clean as a whistle for the hay they eat. Bunnies do like to poop where they eat but that's why the box/tray has to be nice and long, so they don't contaminate their eating hay end. It also helps you to see how often they go to have a nom (eat) also you can see quite easily that they are eating regularly 🤗
I've had one rabbit for over a year now, and got the 2nd one in October, so I'm definitely familiar with ownership now, but these videos are still VERY helpful, and a lot of the videos are good refreshers. So thank you for doing this! :)
Yes my bun is most comfortable being near me, but not being held. Its important to keep their feet or at least one foot on the ground while playing with or grooming time. ❤ Never cradle your bun on their back. Ever. And it is critical to know how to pick them up safely. Great video!! Hay is essential.
@MagooInTheShoe They never said to not cuddle on their back, they said never CRADLE your bun on their back. Putting your bunny on their back can send them into shock. But obvs you can pet them there.
@@MagooInTheShoe It sends them into what they call 'trance' which is *very dangerous* for them, and yes, it can kill them. They are not relaxed and enjoying it, they are in a trance mode, very unhealthy for them really. It's what they do in the wild when attacked. They are, after all, prey animals, so on their backs would likely be a very vulnerable position for them as in the wild, they wouldn't be able to run away if forced onto their backs. I hope that helps you a little?
Precious Bunny Lady, in what part of the world do you live? I only ask because your vocal resonance and subtle accent are like nothing that I’ve ever heard before. Your voice is lovely. Your vocal quality is ideal for a UA-cam video, but ALSO for reading childrens’ books online, etc. God bless you and your Elly.
Hello! I am so glad I found your channel. I have had two rabbits before the last one passed away in March and I have missed them so much. They both died as senior citizens. Today I rescued to abuse case bunnies around 10 weeks old. I have never had bunnies before. So I need help with litter box training. Thank you for making these videos. They are so helpful. People really misunderstand them. My two new bunnies are still scared of me but have already started doing binkies and enjoying their new enclosures. They are Holland lops in a dark brown and tan color. So sweet!
Ok im glad I got to know why one of my rabbits runs away every time we approach her. I knew it had to do something with constantly picking her up, since i have little siblings they literally ask to hold the rabbits EVERYDAY and more than twice a day, I always say no when my mom isn't home but they will always call her and she will always say yes. Glad to have an actual excuse to tell the kids they can't hold them.
A neighbor across the street has two huge bunnies or rabbits in an 8x8 cage for the past two years now. It disturbs me, they just sit there all day doing nothing. Seems mean to me. I think any wold animal kept as pets is wrong, unless there's an issue with the animal where it won't survive out in the wild on its own. This video popped up probably because I'm currently trying to research how to keep bunnies from eating all my flowers in the yard. Last year I didn't have alot of flowers and I noticed a big bunnie would sit in the lawn and eat all the clover, this year I don't have any clover since I sprayed for weeds and the lawn is looking great. I planted a nice wild flower garden that is growing great and also planted a bunch of wave pentunias all around the yard. Few weeks ago I noticed it looked like a mother bunnie with a tiny little baby bunnie, the thing is so cute, it runs so quick all over the place it's comical. But now I noticed the baby is hanging out in its own, found it camped out in the wild flower garden and tons of half eaten flowers. I had to put up a short fence around the garden out of chicken wire to keep it out and it seems to be working. I also mix hot sauce and water and spray it all over my pentunias and the bunnies seem to stay away from them now. The bunnies are still around, see them all the time. I find there waste in piles in the lawn and noticed crabgrass growing there, they must be eating weeds and spreading the seeds all over my lawn. Bunnies are cute but can be a menace.
Thanks for these videos, esp the firework one... Definitely been making some of these mistakes with my 3 buns. Thanks for the advice and well be looking forward to your weekly videos!
@@scottmb99 only requires one or two sprays. Be mindful of that. And I'd suggest doing it outside or in well ventilated area as well as putting a towel on the floor because the dead fleas will fall off almost immediately. It may require another spray in a few days if eggs hatch. Just play it day by day but it killed all fleas with one session. Also treat any other pets you may have at the same time. My cat brought fleas in from outdoors. And wash all bedding and soft material in area. And sweep or vacuum.
I agree with you keeping rabbits outside is a lot more dangerous, than having bunnies inside. But as you can Bunnyprove a home you can Bunnyprove an outside encloser. For that, you not only have to take care that your bunny can not escape their home. You have to make sure that predators can not get inside either. Also, I do agree not using a cage even for outside bunnies, instead, a garden shed that can be cooled in the summer and slightly heated in the winter is a must (You have to be able to walk around in the shed) Also, it's a must because of illnesses and insects to make sure the outside enclosure gets cleaned thoroughly every day. To bond with your bunny in the outside enclosure you have to spend a lot of time with your bunny outside, even in the winter. I had 6 Bunnys from 6 Bunnys 5 died because of old age and one I had to put down becouse of brain cancer. So I highly recommend if you want to keep your bunnies outside get information first on how to bunny and predator prove an outside enclosure.
So glad your channel is growing. Well deserved. Your content is always so useful and practical. No fluff, just solid info. Well, no fluff besides Ellie......lol
I love my rabbit its so cute because it's a baby and I am 6 years old and I don't know how to take care of him and thank you for telling me how to take care of him my mom said to take a bath to my bunnny rabbit bye bye have a good day
I have a Flemish giant. She just runs around the house, she doesn't even have a cage. She doesn't chew on anything but her stuff. With 1 exception. I have to keep my shoes put up. She is like a dog when it comes to chewing up shoes.
Hey Amy! My name is Ady. Tysm for your vids most helpful! I might get a bunny August 1st 2023 for my birthday! I am making a list of names, I keep telling my mom and dad how grateful I am for you!!! ❤❤ I watch you every week/day!
Its really interesting to see the different views in different nations about keeping bunnies. Here in Germany keeping bunnies as natural as possible is pretty popular. That means outside in a save area that is as big as possible, no pellets and never only one Bunny. I personally don't keep them to be a big part of our family but because I want to care for them and watch them. But I guess German weather is simply better suited for bunnies.
That would be awesome. I would love to have a lot of flemish giants in my yard. I saw a video from a young British girl who had what you described in her yard. It looked great.
cornstarch is essential for having rabbit imo because not only can you use it for cleaning them but it makes a decent coagulant in an emergency like if you have an accident trimming the nails. be careful with kale and other cruciferous vegetables tho as some rabbits get gas from them which can lead to GI stasis if left for too long. cilantro is great though! i struggle getting jojo to exercise. when he is out of his pen he immediately comes to me and glues himself to me for hours and hours without getting up. he only wants to snuggle!
Hi, I live in Canada and just inherited a bunny from an elderly lady. I believe the bunny is a female but the lady never gave me any health records for her. I would like to get the bunny checked out by a vet to make sure she is in good health and continues to live a long happy life with me. Can you please recommend a website of Canadian Veterinarian for bunnies? Thanks. Love your videos.
I'm currently looking for a vet to spay my female rabbit, tho it's quite a difficult task at the place where I live (I'm from Czechia), as most vets here refuse to spay female rabbits unless it's necessary for them - therefore no prevention spays.. 🙁
My daughter has left us her rabbit. We never put her in a cage. During the night time she goes into our daughters room and has free roam. When we are home she gets free roam of her bedroom, the hallway and living room. We never let her go in the kitchen, bathroom or other bedrooms. She is very happy with that arrangement. Its funny because if our Rabbit is in her room and hears me coming into the living room, she rushes out to see me. I am the only one she does that with. When my daughter does come home from her work home she gets a little upset that her rabbit does not have much to do with her anymore.
Hi there I had a question about my rabbit. He's somewhat deaf and I was wondering if he needs more attention then hearing rabbits. I'm worried that he might think I don't talk to him. I've taught him a few hand signals which he responds too. He can hear loud sounds like when the dogs bark but not much else. I've tried clapping my hands and he doesn't react to that at all.
i love your channel its clearly the best bunny based one!!! im even surprise u dobt have millions of subscribers :( i hope youll get viral in no time :)
My two lionhead bunnies used to eat loads of hay and eat their pellets and drink loads of water. But the past few weeks they’ve stopped eating their hay and pellets and don’t drink as much water. Their poops are smaller and darker in color recently. They are about 4 1/2 to 5 months old. I’ve never had pets before and I’m so scared I’m going to do something wrong and they won’t survive. They are acting completely normal though, running around with tons of energy. Humping each other because my vet won’t neuter them until they are 6 months old. I have been letting them run around outside in an large enclosed area and they have been eating grass. They love being outside running around more than anything else. They hate when I make them come inside. Please let me know if you have any advice on these issues. I did give them raisins for a while because when I was eating them they would beg me for them and then I saw a video that said raisins are not good for them so I stopped that, will they be okay?
We are new bunny parents. I just want to know what fresh leafy greens are. Cause she seemed to like spinach but it says it's bad for her??! Haha please help. I was watching your vids on another device. Jumped on and connected on 1st video but I KNOW u have the answer 🐰
I am going to be 8 Aug first 2023. I was also wondering if you could make a video that like says good vets and bunny care supplies you’d recommend. I am watching your videos to get kind of a visual of how to care for them. I don’t know what vet to get, and like supplies for caring for them. I want to get my bunny Timothy hay biscuits and apple and Banana treats and Timothy hay for it. I also am gonna look at your website to find how much and what to feed it. Tysm for making these videos! :D ❤❤❤
So we have a cage for my two bunnies, they are 2 months old. We do let them out in a pen and then in our living room. They are in the cage in the afternoon and night. The cage is extra large and so is the ex-pen. They roam around the living room in the morning and evening. Also we pick up our bunnies to put them in the pen or put them back in the cage. Please let me know if we are doing something wrong!!!!
My last guy loved being held, my current rabbit absolutely hates it and will barely tolerate it. If anyone picks her up it has to be me otherwise she'll just flip shit
I try not to beat myself up too hard cause it was like 30 years ago, but mom got me rabbits when I was a kid, and they were indoors for a while, but found out brother was allergic (if he'd stay out of my room dang it!) So made me move them outside (nevermind it was still ok for mom to be a smoker indoors and wreck our lungs but whatever). Of course being outdoors there hardly any interaction so that was sad, but the worst was, a loose dog came over while I was at school and killed them through the cage bottom! Also one time before that a freaking snake got in there, thankfully I saw that before anything bad happened and removed it. You can try all you want, but it's just not a good idea to keep them outside. Something may very well get them, and if we're being honest, how many of us are spending several hours a day with them outdoors?
What enclosure do u recommend? Also my rabbit was hit by a car and thats how she became a pet rabbit. But now I am looking for someone to take her that has more rabbits...except that my baby is a jack rabbit🙄
I have always made sure my bunnies didn't get wet until today. I got 12 week old Holland lops today. Both of them washed their feet in the water just like a raccoon. I have never seen any do that before.
Uhm, Hi, I'm from Morocco and rabbits here are still seen as food, and we don't have them in animal shelters, so...is getting a rabbit from a local meat breeder considered ethical? ('cause I'm not going to get them from a pet shop or something like that) I'm vegan and that's why I actually want a herbivore animal as a pet.
meat rabbits are bred and raised for eating so although it is the same species the temperament might be different. but you can still socialize a rabbit that wasnt raised for that. i think as far as ethics that is up to you and whether you consider supporting meat breeders to be ethical. in many places in the world raising animals for meat is essential to peoples survival and if you consider it that way it is good. but its a good idea to do some research into the breeders practices and see if they raise their rabbits without cruelty. even meat rabbits deserve to live well before they are slaughtered. all people who raise animals for food should respect the life of the animal that is feeding them, even if they are not vegan
@@cloverarchabal7221 thanks for answering 🥺🥺 yeah, I mean..pet shops are cruel (and we aren't helping any animal by buying them from pet shops) Stay safe please and have a nice day
@@spoingal thanks for answering,idk but I really liked your comment, it's way more informative than what I was asking for. +I just want to say that I mentioned being vegan because I live in a mental dilemma of whether I should adopt a herbivore animal or rescue a carnivore one and kill thousands of animals to keep my companion alive(I'm not a fan of giving them vegan commercial food, especially for cats),which is why I decided to just play it safe on my mental health and get a bunny to share my salad with(and that's why I started learning about pet rabbits and how to take care of them)...but then my ethics came to the surface with the fact that there are no rabbits in shelters here(yes I overthink everything 😁💔)...so the only way to get a furry companion is by buying them from either a meat or a show breeder (and everyone knows that there is nothing ethical about what happens in pet shops) so my only option is meat breeders, and that's why I was like...uhm...local meat breeders who survive out of what they make from breeding and selling those rabbits (I know some people who used to do this) so that I can help the rabbit and those people as well (I know that I'm not changing their lives or anything but you know what I mean). So that's basically why I decided to ask someone about this option. + I definitely agree with you on the "even animals who are bred for food deserve to live a good life before being slaughtered" thing, cuz all lives should be respected. +About the socialising/bonding part, I was thinking of getting a baby rabbit (+3 months obviously) and I don't know if that's going to work, so please tell me if you have any idea about that. +Sorry for the long comment but...idk I left this sort of comments elsewhere and nobody replied so I got a little excited and you seem really educated on the subject and I can't let it go without asking more questions so...yeah😂😂
Hello! I think getting a meat rabbit is great! The so called "meat rabbits" are just XL rabbits and since they are bigger than the small sized pet rabbit they tend to be less fearful and calmer, so they are actually better under this point of view. The only problem I see with meat breeders is that in my country meat rabbit are kept in really poor condition because they're only seen as food. So I feel like buying from meat breeders would still be giving money to abusers. You said that there are pet shops so I suppose that people buy pet rabbits, and unfortunately as long as people buy pet rabbits there will also be abandoned pet rabbits that people don't want anymore. I had to find rabbit associations trough Facebook groups cause shelters are just for cats and dogs in my country. Maybe if you look harder you can find some Facebook groups of rabbit associations and they specialise in saving abandoned rabbits, including many XL rabbits rescued from meat breeders. I hope this is helpful and good luck on your rabbit quest! - About the baby rabbit...well bonding with a baby bunny will be definitely easier, but I feel like all bunnies are quite affectionate. If you get an adult you'll have to be more patient, but in the end the amount of love you receive will be the same.
I tried to socialize my bunny everyday by picking it up but after this i realised it isnt the way. You think I can still fix my relationship? The bunny is a senior
My male rabbit is continually thumping and I e tried everything you’ve said and idk what’s the issue. Please help. I also have a large female rabbit and there’s newborn bunnies around that has come from them 2. So could the baby bunnies be the threat or issue?
We bought a indoor hutch for our bunny, and he's chewing on the boards, the small animal bitter spray not working, any suggestions would be appreciated....
Hutches aren't that great if they are in them all of the time. Lagomorph's (rabbit's) hind legs are designed to stretch, and run around. Is your one very large? That might be why he's chewing at it, to get let out? Real untreated twigs in plentiful quantities, every day and always accessible to them, should save the boards and keep their perpetually growing teeth pared down. Hutches to rabbits, if not ma-hoos-sive ones, would be like us in a telephone booth, all day every day, with a potty in the corner! 😂 Also, hutches if you have them fast become just *their* territory. I've seen so many people wonder why when they reach into a hutch, they get attacked by bunny... To them it's like if we had an intruder trying to come into our house and start moving all our stuff around. Rabbits are very much creatures of habit. Sprays are so unnatural, I didn't know they even made such things. One of my bunnies used to hate the smell of lemon balm plants. One used to try eat it, but this guy would run a mile from it if I rubbed the leaves showed them to him!
Rabbits require exercise to keep their constant digestive system flowing. G.I. stasis will kill a bun if not exercised properly for 2 hours a day minimum.
What about sprouted wheat grass? Mine will finish a whole tray of wheat grass. Also what about jack rabbits that are pets? Is it cruel to keep only one in a large rabbit hutch?
Even small rabbits is cruel. I have never heard of anyone keeping a jack rabbit as a pet so I don't know about them as pets but I would assume that they need a very large area. How did you even get a jack rabbit, imo it's cruel to even keep them as pets as even free range in a house would be way too small and like being locked up in jail. But I only know about jack rabbits as wild animals though, so not sure it's even legal to have them as pets where I live.
@@teijaflink2226 she had been hit by a car or something. It was hot as hell outside and she was laying in the street. Easy for u to say it's cruel but here the rabbits get run over by cars left and right and cayotes hunt them every night. So... don't know where u live but we r in a congested city, the wild life is almost all gone. The cayotes r starving to death and small animals don't stand a chance.
Aren’t jack rabbits undomesticated? I dont know i dont think it is best to keep as pets.... sadly its life for them a lot of wild rabbits only have like a life span of 2 yrs its the life cycle for them. They arent meant as pets and it can sometimes cause more trouble keeping them 😔
And i dont know about hutch either i would 100% keep my rabbit inside if possible its so much better for them to free roam or at least giving them their own bunny proofed room inside
what would you prefer for a bunny that chooses a bottle over bowl? i put a bowl of water but he just puts hay in it lol i do notice him drinking but its absolutetly not enough. hes like my best buddy and want nothing to happen to him.. i also notice he eats hay and pellets but not very much of either. it kind of bugs me, he was given to me by a loving person but his food habits are messed. he thankfully love veggies but trying to wean him on to them.
Hi Amy! How do I prevent allergies? And if already Got allergic what do I do? And what about hay allergies? My parents says I Will get allergic if they Come inside:(
You seem to know your stuff but your litter box needs to be done better I also recommend closed lid litter boxes it keeps the mess and smell contained a lot better plus they like the privacy more Plus I also recommend KMS Hayloft they grow their hay fresh on their farm and their pelletes are freshly manufactured there as well I love getting my hay and pelletes from them
A lot of Rabbits get scared from covered litter boxes because they have doors that are slippery and hard to grip, they might also feel like they've been trapped inside as the door closes behind them. It is less messy but I had a horrible experience with a covered litter box with the door on it, she somehow got her head trapped in it but luckily I was in the room and managed to free her. I can only imagine what might've happened if I wasn't in the room What about her litter box isn't done correctly out of curiosity? It looks perfectly fine to me, it's a decent size, has litter to absorb and is filled with hay
I would like to get another rabbit but I’m affraid they won’t get along ☹️ My rabbit is alone most of the time since I’ve moved out (she used to be all day long in my father’s garden and I think she was much happier...) I don’t know what I’ll do if they can’t bound, or worse, if they hurt each other.
Have you tried just timothy hay with dried dandelion flower heads in it, and the plain pellets as an aside dish just a few in a shallow ceramic bowl? It's what my vet called 'selective feeding', when they adamantly eat what he called 'muesli' style junk food for bunnies 😂 You must never suddenly switch their diets as they have very sensitive stomachs, but gradually switch the balance over, introducing more of the plain pellets as each day goes by, without them noticing too much of a change, it should work over a few weeks.
As mentioned in other comments, some rabbits will bathe themselves in their water bowls. We've caught our Albino Mini Rex wetting her front paws before eating her bowl of pellets. My Netherlop will just flop into his water bowl without a care.
1:50 Hi! Amy I wanted to know if those oxbow pellets are internationally sold! I live in South America and I would love to find good pellets for my bunny! Thank you!
Thank you so much I can't frame my bunnies one is peeing everywhere and she was fixed and my other bunny is biting everyone and we also have a cat can you help me so I can get them to that point
Rabbits generally nip out of annoyance or frustration. If they bite hard than that’s a sign of extreme fear & stress. I personally have no issue with the occasional nip because I see it as a rabbit communicating their needs. Mine maybe do it once a year? I try to give them space afterwards and think about what they need ie are they stressed or do they want a treat. But there are free online guides if you want to train your rabbit out of it. If your rabbit is biting hard enough to cause you pain that’s an entirely different story. Rabbits only bite hard enough to hurt if they are really frightened. Theres loads of solid info about creating the best home for bunnies at the Bunny Lady, Lennon the Bunny and ‘How to Take Care of a Pet Rabbit’ at Howcast. You can rebuild trust with a rabbit and Amy has a video on this channel about gaining the trust of a rabbit. It sounds like you have two bunnies! So do I. Have you researched bonding rabbits? They can take a while to warm up to each other. House Rabbit Society has great advice on it and I followed that when introducing mine to each other. Regarding toilet training I know Amy has an article on that at her Bunny Lady website. It takes time and patience but you can totally toilet train bunnies. Cats are wonderful and I watch Galaxy Jackson’s videos on them for fun. I would never leave rabbits unsupervised with a cat because cats are hunters and rabbits are easily hurt. I’d even be hesitant to have them all in the same room. But you know your cat and maybe it is chill enough to have supervised playtime with your bunnies. Amy does a video on this channel about to do if you can’t free roam your rabbits. That might help too. Rabbits are kind, gentle and loving creatures and we are so lucky to have them as pets! I realise this was a long response but hopefully I’ve given you some pointers and the info resources you need.
I’ve been struggling giving my bun a butt bath because the fur under her tail is extremely hard and matted and I feel bad for her that When I work on a sensitive area for more than 5-10 minutes
A good solution for bowl flipping is a bowl stand. If you have a heavy stand with heavy bowls, they're less likely to flip it over. If you get a wirey stand, you can zip tie the legs to a corner of your enclosure, and they'll be unlikely to be able to flip it.
I think the most important point you make is confusing feeding with treating.
Rabbits are considered exotic pets so vet care is harder to find and very expensive. These animals should never be dependent upon a child for care or to teach responsibility. It is a very serious, yet so rewarding, lifelong commitment for the bunny's life.
I literally died when your bunny gave u a high five She is so cuteee!
How many hours a day should your rabbit get sunshine?
@@lavellnutrition Your bunny should get around 1-2 hours of sunshine! For the bunny to produce Vitamin E in its body for a more healthy life and a higher chance of life!
You clearly didnt literally died
@@danielcamara8647 did i ask
@@stephaniesanchez711 you LITERALLY didn't, since you did not use an interrogation point... and that's how you use literally
This is pretty good, but my lagomorpha (rabbit/hare etc.,) specialist vet, strongly advised against lettuce of *any* kind. His recommendation was to try, as you've very kindly advised, to replicate what they would eat in the wild. Lettuce, even those romaine lettuce, and some other things some might give their rabbits, are far too high in water content, but lettuce is notorious for digestive problems in rabbits. The majority of gut problem rabbits he sees, their humans always mention they give them lettuce.
He said, in the wild, they would eat grass mainly, and safe herbs, definitely twigs (like hazel wood, willow, apple, etc., for keeping their perpetually growing teeth from overgrowing or developing spurs, and of course, their favourite dandelion leaves. Those can be grown in pots indoors, by the way, as can parsley, which is also a favourite too. Carrots have too much sugar content, so that's a bit of a myth too.
Basically he recommended *99% hay* + water, with the greens but not too much, and you're right, always make sure they have access to *fresh* water.
Over the years I've had many rescue lagomorphs from shelters, so yes, "adopt don't shop" as the bunny motto goes! My guys have always lived with the freedom to roam the entire house, danger-proofed like they are toddlers, no cables exposed to chew through. I use wooden slats and chicken wire to make a kind of door to hang on the other side of the doorframe as an extra door that I can close while leaving the solid door open, if for example there is a room I don't want them to have access to. They can still see you, but it keeps them safe if there are things they could hurt themselves on in there.
Always remember their bones are far more fragile than a cats, so they mustn't fall from heights that could break their delicate bone structure. Smooth flooring can be tricky for them to grasp which will limit how they run, they slide too much, usually.
Their skin is incredibly delicate, it 'tents', as my vet called it and that hurts and stays tender like damaged skin, if you were to comb them and tug on it in the slightest, so softish normal brush like a pure bristle hairbrush, is far kinder.
Twigs and hay diet, really are their best chance at not having dental problems. Since I found that vet years ago, my bunny's teethe have never had any problems, thankfully.
Litter training is easy. If you have a large litter tray, like one of those boxes that are about 15cm high at the sides, and about 50cm wide x 60 or 70cm long, the sort that some use under their beds for storage. Fill that with the hay they'll eat, timothy hay is best, especially with dandelion flower heads dried in it, they love looking for those. You should find that they poop/pee in one main corner or end of it, and keep the other end clean as a whistle for the hay they eat.
Bunnies do like to poop where they eat but that's why the box/tray has to be nice and long, so they don't contaminate their eating hay end.
It also helps you to see how often they go to have a nom (eat) also you can see quite easily that they are eating regularly 🤗
I've had one rabbit for over a year now, and got the 2nd one in October, so I'm definitely familiar with ownership now, but these videos are still VERY helpful, and a lot of the videos are good refreshers. So thank you for doing this! :)
Yes my bun is most comfortable being near me, but not being held. Its important to keep their feet or at least one foot on the ground while playing with or grooming time. ❤ Never cradle your bun on their back. Ever. And it is critical to know how to pick them up safely. Great video!! Hay is essential.
Why never cuddle on their back? New bunny person here…. My bunny seems to love it.
@MagooInTheShoe They never said to not cuddle on their back, they said never CRADLE your bun on their back. Putting your bunny on their back can send them into shock. But obvs you can pet them there.
@@MagooInTheShoe yes, never cradle them flipped onto their backs or holding with back in the lower position.
@@MagooInTheShoe It sends them into what they call 'trance' which is *very dangerous* for them, and yes, it can kill them. They are not relaxed and enjoying it, they are in a trance mode, very unhealthy for them really. It's what they do in the wild when attacked. They are, after all, prey animals, so on their backs would likely be a very vulnerable position for them as in the wild, they wouldn't be able to run away if forced onto their backs. I hope that helps you a little?
Precious Bunny Lady, in what part of the world do you live?
I only ask because your vocal resonance and subtle accent are like nothing that I’ve ever heard before.
Your voice is lovely. Your vocal quality is ideal for a UA-cam video, but ALSO for reading childrens’ books online, etc.
God bless you and your Elly.
Thank you for this! We love our bunny CinnaBun and will definitely try our best to give him a happy, healthy life!🐇
My bunny runs up to me to be picked up and loves to be held and rocked to sleep
Mine too!
Hello! I am so glad I found your channel. I have had two rabbits before the last one passed away in March and I have missed them so much. They both died as senior citizens. Today I rescued to abuse case bunnies around 10 weeks old. I have never had bunnies before. So I need help with litter box training. Thank you for making these videos. They are so helpful. People really misunderstand them. My two new bunnies are still scared of me but have already started doing binkies and enjoying their new enclosures. They are Holland lops in a dark brown and tan color. So sweet!
Ok im glad I got to know why one of my rabbits runs away every time we approach her. I knew it had to do something with constantly picking her up, since i have little siblings they literally ask to hold the rabbits EVERYDAY and more than twice a day, I always say no when my mom isn't home but they will always call her and she will always say yes. Glad to have an actual excuse to tell the kids they can't hold them.
I switched my bunny to Sherwood Timothy free choice pellets and surprisingly being a picky boy he loves it
Mine love the Sherwood too!
A neighbor across the street has two huge bunnies or rabbits in an 8x8 cage for the past two years now. It disturbs me, they just sit there all day doing nothing. Seems mean to me. I think any wold animal kept as pets is wrong, unless there's an issue with the animal where it won't survive out in the wild on its own. This video popped up probably because I'm currently trying to research how to keep bunnies from eating all my flowers in the yard. Last year I didn't have alot of flowers and I noticed a big bunnie would sit in the lawn and eat all the clover, this year I don't have any clover since I sprayed for weeds and the lawn is looking great. I planted a nice wild flower garden that is growing great and also planted a bunch of wave pentunias all around the yard. Few weeks ago I noticed it looked like a mother bunnie with a tiny little baby bunnie, the thing is so cute, it runs so quick all over the place it's comical. But now I noticed the baby is hanging out in its own, found it camped out in the wild flower garden and tons of half eaten flowers. I had to put up a short fence around the garden out of chicken wire to keep it out and it seems to be working. I also mix hot sauce and water and spray it all over my pentunias and the bunnies seem to stay away from them now. The bunnies are still around, see them all the time. I find there waste in piles in the lawn and noticed crabgrass growing there, they must be eating weeds and spreading the seeds all over my lawn. Bunnies are cute but can be a menace.
Thanks for taking the time to share!
My rabbit loves to freakin cuddle on the ground. He literally will thump at me until If I don’t do it a few times a day
Thanks for these videos, esp the firework one... Definitely been making some of these mistakes with my 3 buns. Thanks for the advice and well be looking forward to your weekly videos!
Thanks for these pointers Amy! What about fleas? Pointing out the different ways to deal with fleas on a rabbit would be most helpful!
@@BrandyinIndy Thank you for sharing this!
@@scottmb99 only requires one or two sprays. Be mindful of that. And I'd suggest doing it outside or in well ventilated area as well as putting a towel on the floor because the dead fleas will fall off almost immediately. It may require another spray in a few days if eggs hatch. Just play it day by day but it killed all fleas with one session. Also treat any other pets you may have at the same time. My cat brought fleas in from outdoors. And wash all bedding and soft material in area. And sweep or vacuum.
@@BrandyinIndy Sounds good! It’s not expensive and I can get it without a Rx too! Thanks again!!
@@scottmb99 you're welcome ❤
I agree with you keeping rabbits outside is a lot more dangerous, than having bunnies inside. But as you can Bunnyprove a home you can Bunnyprove an outside encloser. For that, you not only have to take care that your bunny can not escape their home. You have to make sure that predators can not get inside either. Also, I do agree not using a cage even for outside bunnies, instead, a garden shed that can be cooled in the summer and slightly heated in the winter is a must (You have to be able to walk around in the shed) Also, it's a must because of illnesses and insects to make sure the outside enclosure gets cleaned thoroughly every day. To bond with your bunny in the outside enclosure you have to spend a lot of time with your bunny outside, even in the winter. I had 6 Bunnys from 6 Bunnys 5 died because of old age and one I had to put down becouse of brain cancer. So I highly recommend if you want to keep your bunnies outside get information first on how to bunny and predator prove an outside enclosure.
Yes a lot of people don't like sheds but I think they can be just fine if you spend a lot of time with them. My preference is free roaming though
So glad your channel is growing. Well deserved. Your content is always so useful and practical. No fluff, just solid info. Well, no fluff besides Ellie......lol
It was lovely to see how excited Ellie got when you let her out at about 12:00
Love the high five.❤️
I love my rabbit its so cute because it's a baby and I am 6 years old and I don't know how to take care of him and thank you for telling me how to take care of him my mom said to take a bath to my bunnny rabbit bye bye have a good day
I have a Flemish giant. She just runs around the house, she doesn't even have a cage. She doesn't chew on anything but her stuff. With 1 exception. I have to keep my shoes put up. She is like a dog when it comes to chewing up shoes.
Thank you very much! I am getting a bunny on Friday 😁 your videos have helped me so much
That's so exciting! Have fun!
Omg same I'm getting a bunny on Friday
Hey Amy! My name is Ady. Tysm for your vids most helpful! I might get a bunny August 1st 2023 for my birthday! I am making a list of names, I keep telling my mom and dad how grateful I am for you!!! ❤❤ I watch you every week/day!
btw, you have a beautiful smile 🥺
Its really interesting to see the different views in different nations about keeping bunnies.
Here in Germany keeping bunnies as natural as possible is pretty popular. That means outside in a save area that is as big as possible, no pellets and never only one Bunny. I personally don't keep them to be a big part of our family but because I want to care for them and watch them.
But I guess German weather is simply better suited for bunnies.
That would be awesome. I would love to have a lot of flemish giants in my yard. I saw a video from a young British girl who had what you described in her yard. It looked great.
cornstarch is essential for having rabbit imo because not only can you use it for cleaning them but it makes a decent coagulant in an emergency like if you have an accident trimming the nails. be careful with kale and other cruciferous vegetables tho as some rabbits get gas from them which can lead to GI stasis if left for too long. cilantro is great though!
i struggle getting jojo to exercise. when he is out of his pen he immediately comes to me and glues himself to me for hours and hours without getting up. he only wants to snuggle!
Hi, I live in Canada and just inherited a bunny from an elderly lady. I believe the bunny is a female but the lady never gave me any health records for her. I would like to get the bunny checked out by a vet to make sure she is in good health and continues to live a long happy life with me. Can you please recommend a website of Canadian Veterinarian for bunnies? Thanks. Love your videos.
I'm currently looking for a vet to spay my female rabbit, tho it's quite a difficult task at the place where I live (I'm from Czechia), as most vets here refuse to spay female rabbits unless it's necessary for them - therefore no prevention spays.. 🙁
Thanks it is a huge help for me, i will learn from my mistakes and be a good rabbit owner , thanks for help amy the bunny lady 💜
My daughter has left us her rabbit. We never put her in a cage. During the night time she goes into our daughters room and has free roam. When we are home she gets free roam of her bedroom, the hallway and living room. We never let her go in the kitchen, bathroom or other bedrooms. She is very happy with that arrangement. Its funny because if our Rabbit is in her room and hears me coming into the living room, she rushes out to see me. I am the only one she does that with. When my daughter does come home from her work home she gets a little upset that her rabbit does not have much to do with her anymore.
Hi there I had a question about my rabbit. He's somewhat deaf and I was wondering if he needs more attention then hearing rabbits. I'm worried that he might think I don't talk to him. I've taught him a few hand signals which he responds too. He can hear loud sounds like when the dogs bark but not much else. I've tried clapping my hands and he doesn't react to that at all.
i love your channel its clearly the best bunny based one!!! im even surprise u dobt have millions of subscribers :( i hope youll get viral in no time :)
Lennon the bunny channel with Lorelei is good as well.
@@annweston2326 Yes she's great for bunny care
My two lionhead bunnies used to eat loads of hay and eat their pellets and drink loads of water. But the past few weeks they’ve stopped eating their hay and pellets and don’t drink as much water. Their poops are smaller and darker in color recently. They are about 4 1/2 to 5 months old. I’ve never had pets before and I’m so scared I’m going to do something wrong and they won’t survive. They are acting completely normal though, running around with tons of energy. Humping each other because my vet won’t neuter them until they are 6 months old. I have been letting them run around outside in an large enclosed area and they have been eating grass. They love being outside running around more than anything else. They hate when I make them come inside. Please let me know if you have any advice on these issues. I did give them raisins for a while because when I was eating them they would beg me for them and then I saw a video that said raisins are not good for them so I stopped that, will they be okay?
My bunny hates if her water is in a bowl, she refuses to drink and just messes it up, she likes bottles way more.
the bottles are terrible you have to get her used to the bowl. give her no other option nd she'll give in eventually when she gets thirsty
We are new bunny parents. I just want to know what fresh leafy greens are. Cause she seemed to like spinach but it says it's bad for her??! Haha please help. I was watching your vids on another device. Jumped on and connected on 1st video but I KNOW u have the answer 🐰
What do you suggest for a mat or flooring to set up for an inside open pen area. Thank you. So new to bunnies.
Thanks for sharing! I appreciate your efforts .. Good job!
Your rabbit is so cute
I am going to be 8 Aug first 2023. I was also wondering if you could make a video that like says good vets and bunny care supplies you’d recommend. I am watching your videos to get kind of a visual of how to care for them. I don’t know what vet to get, and like supplies for caring for them. I want to get my bunny Timothy hay biscuits and apple and Banana treats and Timothy hay for it. I also am gonna look at your website to find how much and what to feed it. Tysm for making these videos! :D ❤❤❤
Omg you're the cutest and I love the info on your channel. Thank you so much for sharing how to love our bunnies 😊😊
I have 2 bunny 🐰 🐇 😍 at 🏡 and I now the good news
This helped a lot I just got a bunny yesterday
You are great you are so smart i only listen to to only you thank you ❤❤😊
oh my rabbit gets soaked all the time
from soaking her chin and paws in her water bowl XD
Same she just jumps in the bowl
I've often heard it's bad for a rabbit to be on its back, others insist it's not true or their rabbit is different. Can you clear this up?
So we have a cage for my two bunnies, they are 2 months old. We do let them out in a pen and then in our living room. They are in the cage in the afternoon and night. The cage is extra large and so is the ex-pen. They roam around the living room in the morning and evening. Also we pick up our bunnies to put them in the pen or put them back in the cage. Please let me know if we are doing something wrong!!!!
sounds great:)
My last guy loved being held, my current rabbit absolutely hates it and will barely tolerate it. If anyone picks her up it has to be me otherwise she'll just flip shit
My bunnies get so excited when I tell them it's leafy greens time.
If baths are so dangerous to rabbits, then how did / do wild rabbits or hares survive rain?
I try not to beat myself up too hard cause it was like 30 years ago, but mom got me rabbits when I was a kid, and they were indoors for a while, but found out brother was allergic (if he'd stay out of my room dang it!) So made me move them outside (nevermind it was still ok for mom to be a smoker indoors and wreck our lungs but whatever). Of course being outdoors there hardly any interaction so that was sad, but the worst was, a loose dog came over while I was at school and killed them through the cage bottom! Also one time before that a freaking snake got in there, thankfully I saw that before anything bad happened and removed it. You can try all you want, but it's just not a good idea to keep them outside. Something may very well get them, and if we're being honest, how many of us are spending several hours a day with them outdoors?
What enclosure do u recommend? Also my rabbit was hit by a car and thats how she became a pet rabbit. But now I am looking for someone to take her that has more rabbits...except that my baby is a jack rabbit🙄
I feel ya with the bathing rabbits thing. I see it WAY too often. So frustrating.
I have always made sure my bunnies didn't get wet until today. I got 12 week old Holland lops today. Both of them washed their feet in the water just like a raccoon. I have never seen any do that before.
Uhm, Hi, I'm from Morocco and rabbits here are still seen as food, and we don't have them in animal shelters, so...is getting a rabbit from a local meat breeder considered ethical? ('cause I'm not going to get them from a pet shop or something like that)
I'm vegan and that's why I actually want a herbivore animal as a pet.
I'd say thats a better idea because that's their income so they're more likely to treat them and breed them better then a pet shop will
meat rabbits are bred and raised for eating so although it is the same species the temperament might be different. but you can still socialize a rabbit that wasnt raised for that. i think as far as ethics that is up to you and whether you consider supporting meat breeders to be ethical. in many places in the world raising animals for meat is essential to peoples survival and if you consider it that way it is good. but its a good idea to do some research into the breeders practices and see if they raise their rabbits without cruelty. even meat rabbits deserve to live well before they are slaughtered. all people who raise animals for food should respect the life of the animal that is feeding them, even if they are not vegan
@@cloverarchabal7221 thanks for answering 🥺🥺
yeah, I mean..pet shops are cruel (and we aren't helping any animal by buying them from pet shops)
Stay safe please and have a nice day
@@spoingal thanks for answering,idk but I really liked your comment, it's way more informative than what I was asking for.
+I just want to say that I mentioned being vegan because I live in a mental dilemma of whether I should adopt a herbivore animal or rescue a carnivore one and kill thousands of animals to keep my companion alive(I'm not a fan of giving them vegan commercial food, especially for cats),which is why I decided to just play it safe on my mental health and get a bunny to share my salad with(and that's why I started learning about pet rabbits and how to take care of them)...but then my ethics came to the surface with the fact that there are no rabbits in shelters here(yes I overthink everything 😁💔)...so the only way to get a furry companion is by buying them from either a meat or a show breeder (and everyone knows that there is nothing ethical about what happens in pet shops) so my only option is meat breeders, and that's why I was like...uhm...local meat breeders who survive out of what they make from breeding and selling those rabbits (I know some people who used to do this) so that I can help the rabbit and those people as well (I know that I'm not changing their lives or anything but you know what I mean). So that's basically why I decided to ask someone about this option.
+ I definitely agree with you on the "even animals who are bred for food deserve to live a good life before being slaughtered" thing, cuz all lives should be respected.
+About the socialising/bonding part, I was thinking of getting a baby rabbit (+3 months obviously) and I don't know if that's going to work, so please tell me if you have any idea about that.
+Sorry for the long comment but...idk I left this sort of comments elsewhere and nobody replied so I got a little excited and you seem really educated on the subject and I can't let it go without asking more questions so...yeah😂😂
Hello! I think getting a meat rabbit is great! The so called "meat rabbits" are just XL rabbits and since they are bigger than the small sized pet rabbit they tend to be less fearful and calmer, so they are actually better under this point of view. The only problem I see with meat breeders is that in my country meat rabbit are kept in really poor condition because they're only seen as food. So I feel like buying from meat breeders would still be giving money to abusers. You said that there are pet shops so I suppose that people buy pet rabbits, and unfortunately as long as people buy pet rabbits there will also be abandoned pet rabbits that people don't want anymore. I had to find rabbit associations trough Facebook groups cause shelters are just for cats and dogs in my country. Maybe if you look harder you can find some Facebook groups of rabbit associations and they specialise in saving abandoned rabbits, including many XL rabbits rescued from meat breeders. I hope this is helpful and good luck on your rabbit quest!
- About the baby rabbit...well bonding with a baby bunny will be definitely easier, but I feel like all bunnies are quite affectionate. If you get an adult you'll have to be more patient, but in the end the amount of love you receive will be the same.
I tried to socialize my bunny everyday by picking it up but after this i realised it isnt the way. You think I can still fix my relationship? The bunny is a senior
Question, can you have only 1 rabbit ? Do they need another rabbit as company ?
Practical, useful info. Thank you! New subber.
When i pick up my rabbit he cuddles into me and licks my neck and face. Is this a good indication that he likes being held?
yessss for sure! that means he loves with all his heart
Thanks a lot! Very helpful
No mention of toiletry. house traing is one of the most important issues, not a word mentioned, pity.
My male rabbit is continually thumping and I e tried everything you’ve said and idk what’s the issue. Please help. I also have a large female rabbit and there’s newborn bunnies around that has come from them 2. So could the baby bunnies be the threat or issue?
Can you over feed bunnies on veggies?
We bought a indoor hutch for our bunny, and he's chewing on the boards, the small animal bitter spray not working, any suggestions would be appreciated....
Hutches aren't that great if they are in them all of the time. Lagomorph's (rabbit's) hind legs are designed to stretch, and run around. Is your one very large? That might be why he's chewing at it, to get let out?
Real untreated twigs in plentiful quantities, every day and always accessible to them, should save the boards and keep their perpetually growing teeth pared down. Hutches to rabbits, if not ma-hoos-sive ones, would be like us in a telephone booth, all day every day, with a potty in the corner! 😂 Also, hutches if you have them fast become just *their* territory. I've seen so many people wonder why when they reach into a hutch, they get attacked by bunny... To them it's like if we had an intruder trying to come into our house and start moving all our stuff around. Rabbits are very much creatures of habit. Sprays are so unnatural, I didn't know they even made such things. One of my bunnies used to hate the smell of lemon balm plants. One used to try eat it, but this guy would run a mile from it if I rubbed the leaves showed them to him!
Thanks for oploding girl😃🥰🐇🌈
Omg her hair is down!! ❤
Sorry Hooks Hollands…… I’m leaving you..😢
I give my bunny a chicken waterer to put his water in so he can’t tip it over and then I’ll use a bottle of water a lot of times when I’m traveling
Rabbits require exercise to keep their constant digestive system flowing. G.I. stasis will kill a bun if not exercised properly for 2 hours a day minimum.
My bunny asks to be picked up. Is that an age thing? She’s young. I found her two weeks ago.
Your rabbit is cute too
Thanks so much for you're informative bunny 🐰 life. Great job Amy.
I only feed my bunnies fresh vegetables never pellets.
Hi I got the Pdf but no info on the hay samples
Our rabbit loves to get picked up! Though, all rabbits are different!
Thanks
What about sprouted wheat grass? Mine will finish a whole tray of wheat grass. Also what about jack rabbits that are pets? Is it cruel to keep only one in a large rabbit hutch?
I would say only keep a rabbit in a hutch is cruel as they're way too small.
Even small rabbits is cruel. I have never heard of anyone keeping a jack rabbit as a pet so I don't know about them as pets but I would assume that they need a very large area. How did you even get a jack rabbit, imo it's cruel to even keep them as pets as even free range in a house would be way too small and like being locked up in jail. But I only know about jack rabbits as wild animals though, so not sure it's even legal to have them as pets where I live.
@@teijaflink2226 she had been hit by a car or something. It was hot as hell outside and she was laying in the street. Easy for u to say it's cruel but here the rabbits get run over by cars left and right and cayotes hunt them every night. So... don't know where u live but we r in a congested city, the wild life is almost all gone. The cayotes r starving to death and small animals don't stand a chance.
Aren’t jack rabbits undomesticated? I dont know i dont think it is best to keep as pets.... sadly its life for them a lot of wild rabbits only have like a life span of 2 yrs its the life cycle for them.
They arent meant as pets and it can sometimes cause more trouble keeping them 😔
And i dont know about hutch either i would 100% keep my rabbit inside if possible its so much better for them to free roam or at least giving them their own bunny proofed room inside
How old do my bunnies need to be before I switch their Oxbow pellets from baby bunny to adult rabbit?
I love your videos so much! They've really helped me and my bunbun!
Can my rabbit chew on unfinished wooden beads?
what would you prefer for a bunny that chooses a bottle over bowl? i put a bowl of water but he just puts hay in it lol i do notice him drinking but its absolutetly not enough. hes like my best buddy and want nothing to happen to him.. i also notice he eats hay and pellets but not very much of either. it kind of bugs me, he was given to me by a loving person but his food habits are messed. he thankfully love veggies but trying to wean him on to them.
My newzealand white is too much friendly. But my Soviet chilchila is not ! Is that species specific ?
Hi Amy! How do I prevent allergies? And if already Got allergic what do I do? And what about hay allergies? My parents says I Will get allergic if they Come inside:(
My bunny was not interested in hay when she started eating veggies.
I'm hoping to do some volunteer work by taking care of rabbits once this pandemic ends. Your videos are so helpful and educational! :D
just FYI, I keep my rabbit outside he's 2 and completely fine. :)
You seem to know your stuff but your litter box needs to be done better I also recommend closed lid litter boxes it keeps the mess and smell contained a lot better plus they like the privacy more
Plus I also recommend KMS Hayloft they grow their hay fresh on their farm and their pelletes are freshly manufactured there as well I love getting my hay and pelletes from them
A lot of Rabbits get scared from covered litter boxes because they have doors that are slippery and hard to grip, they might also feel like they've been trapped inside as the door closes behind them. It is less messy but I had a horrible experience with a covered litter box with the door on it, she somehow got her head trapped in it but luckily I was in the room and managed to free her. I can only imagine what might've happened if I wasn't in the room
What about her litter box isn't done correctly out of curiosity? It looks perfectly fine to me, it's a decent size, has litter to absorb and is filled with hay
I would like to get another rabbit but I’m affraid they won’t get along ☹️ My rabbit is alone most of the time since I’ve moved out (she used to be all day long in my father’s garden and I think she was much happier...) I don’t know what I’ll do if they can’t bound, or worse, if they hurt each other.
Maybe try and contact a rescue as some will match your bunny to one they get along with and do a bonding service for you :)
Rabbits should always have a mate!
My new bunny will not eat plain pellets?? She will only eat the ones with the colored treats in them??
Have you tried just timothy hay with dried dandelion flower heads in it, and the plain pellets as an aside dish just a few in a shallow ceramic bowl? It's what my vet called 'selective feeding', when they adamantly eat what he called 'muesli' style junk food for bunnies 😂 You must never suddenly switch their diets as they have very sensitive stomachs, but gradually switch the balance over, introducing more of the plain pellets as each day goes by, without them noticing too much of a change, it should work over a few weeks.
As mentioned in other comments, some rabbits will bathe themselves in their water bowls. We've caught our Albino Mini Rex wetting her front paws before eating her bowl of pellets. My Netherlop will just flop into his water bowl without a care.
She's lovely 😍🥰
1:50 Hi! Amy I wanted to know if those oxbow pellets are internationally sold! I live in South America and I would love to find good pellets for my bunny! Thank you!
Look for Oxbow, it's a good company
i get them from amazon:)
rent a coop water bottle with the silver bowl. hang from the enclosure. cant flip it, bezt of botg worlds, and its cheap
Thank you so much I can't frame my bunnies one is peeing everywhere and she was fixed and my other bunny is biting everyone and we also have a cat can you help me so I can get them to that point
Rabbits generally nip out of annoyance or frustration. If they bite hard than that’s a sign of extreme fear & stress.
I personally have no issue with the occasional nip because I see it as a rabbit communicating their needs. Mine maybe do it once a year? I try to give them space afterwards and think about what they need ie are they stressed or do they want a treat. But there are free online guides if you want to train your rabbit out of it.
If your rabbit is biting hard enough to cause you pain that’s an entirely different story. Rabbits only bite hard enough to hurt if they are really frightened. Theres loads of solid info about creating the best home for bunnies at the Bunny Lady, Lennon the Bunny and ‘How to Take Care of a Pet Rabbit’ at Howcast.
You can rebuild trust with a rabbit and Amy has a video on this channel about gaining the trust of a rabbit.
It sounds like you have two bunnies! So do I. Have you researched bonding rabbits? They can take a while to warm up to each other. House Rabbit Society has great advice on it and I followed that when introducing mine to each other.
Regarding toilet training I know Amy has an article on that at her Bunny Lady website. It takes time and patience but you can totally toilet train bunnies.
Cats are wonderful and I watch Galaxy Jackson’s videos on them for fun. I would never leave rabbits unsupervised with a cat because cats are hunters and rabbits are easily hurt. I’d even be hesitant to have them all in the same room. But you know your cat and maybe it is chill enough to have supervised playtime with your bunnies.
Amy does a video on this channel about to do if you can’t free roam your rabbits. That might help too.
Rabbits are kind, gentle and loving creatures and we are so lucky to have them as pets! I realise this was a long response but hopefully I’ve given you some pointers and the info resources you need.
What hay do you recommend for those of us who seem to have allergies
orchard grass
i hope my bunny and i will get along easily... 😭😭😭
I’ve been struggling giving my bun a butt bath because the fur under her tail is extremely hard and matted and I feel bad for her that When I work on a sensitive area for more than 5-10 minutes
Do it in intervals so she’s comfortable 😁👍
Don’t forget to give her treats too
Same
What to do when your rabbit's bum gets dirty and the fur is knotted?? My poor fluffy girl has a dirty bum. 😭
Didi how can i identify that my rabbit is male/female .
@@joeytherabbit2588 i have also ducte rabbits un black and white.
Same to your rabbit
@@joeytherabbit2588 my rabbit is only one month I have to get it shots
@@joeytherabbit2588 you can sex rabbits at like 4-6 weeks :)
I have 2 water bowls and 1 water bottle
A good solution for bowl flipping is a bowl stand. If you have a heavy stand with heavy bowls, they're less likely to flip it over. If you get a wirey stand, you can zip tie the legs to a corner of your enclosure, and they'll be unlikely to be able to flip it.