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About Mia
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Expertise
I have learned a lot about rabbits in research and personal experience. My specialties include questions about raising orphaned baby rabbits (What to feed, how to feed, and become the surrogate mother), rabbit behavior (I speak fluent rabbit), showing bunnies (I am showing rabbits in 4-H), rabbit diet (What’s edible or poisonous), rabbit housing (I built my own hutch), good rabbit toys (Safe toys for a bored bunny), treating wounds (Ouch!), keeping rabbits cool in the summer, and basic rabbit care. I can also answer questions about breeding (From buck and doe to kits), grooming (Clipping toenails?), determining the gender of your rabbit (Doe or Buck?), and training (Rabbits can use a litter box too!). The subject in which I may not be able to answer all of the questions is rabbit health because I am not familiar with all of the rabbit sicknesses, otherwise I know how to prevent hairballs, ringworm, overgrown teeth, about spay and neuter, and etc. I will answer all of your questions to the best of my knowledge.

Experience
I currently have one California mix doe and her litter of five (4 does and 1 buck); and I have previously cared for six other bunnies. The first rabbit that I had was a California buck; the other four were wild baby rabbits that my dogs brought home injured. I treated their wounds and cared for them. One died from the trauma that the dog had caused, two were released back into the wild, and the last one disappeared out of its escape proof box. To this day we have no idea what happened to it. I recently sold one of my rabbits(the sister of my current bunny)at the county fair. She got first in the class of Sr. Does. I have also bread my second place doe twice. In the Veterinary field, I have assisted in procedures ranging from spays and neuters to the normal pet checkup.

Organizations
4-H: Rabbits

Education/Credentials
I have completed my Pre-school through 11th grade education otherwise no college yet though I plan to become a veterinarian. I have spent time learning about animals at the local vet. I have also done quite a bit of research on rabbits.

Awards and Honors
I recently received 1st and 2nd in the county fair in the same class(Sr. Does)for both of my rabbits. I also won reserve champion in rabbit showmanship.

   

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SubjectDate Asked

My bunny won't stop pooping8/5/2009
  Q: My 2 year old, un-neutered Holland lop won't stop pooping. I just got him about a week ago, so I ...
  A: This is normal and part of marking his territory. You can try litter training him. You can start by ...
sniffles8/3/2009
  Q: Both of my does have large litters and have come down with thebsniffles how can I treat them without ...
  A: The kits can be left in the cage alone for a while. As long as the mother doesn't have to spend the ...
rabbits8/3/2009
  Q: my rabbit was about 12 weeks old. i didn't know what sex it was but it was very loving and friendly. ...
  A: I am very sorry about your bunny! I am not exactly sure what caused your bunnys death. The cause ...
My rabbit8/3/2009
  Q: I'm babysitting a rabbit and she is sleeping in her litter box I don't know what to do? Help Me ...
  A: Don't worry about it. Rabbits will sleep farthest from the place that they excrete and if you find ...
My baby rabbits.8/3/2009
  Q: can i touch my baby rabbits when they can open their eyes?as in like when they are ten days old. ...
  A: It is ok to handle the babies to check to see if they are healthy, but don't handle them constantly. ...
Whimpering8/3/2009
  Q: I got a bunny from these people that were having a garage sale. They claimed she was very sweet and ...
  A: A rabbits cage is its sanctuary and don't like their space to be invaded. If you want to clean the ...
Orphaned Wild Rabbits8/2/2009
  Q: I have five orphaned baby wild rabbits. I work at a pet store and a lady brought them in after her ...
  A: The second best thing is to hand feed which is not always successful. Kitten replacement milk or ...
dying bunnies and such8/2/2009
  Q: I've just gotten into raising rabbits and find it peaceful and enjoyable. I'm so new, I don't even ...
  A: I am not sure why The bunnies are dying of seizures but I highly recommend taking them to a vet to ...
Baby rabbits8/1/2009
  Q: My rabbit had 4 babies today but she had them on the cage floor. There is a nestbox in the cage, so ...
  A: Don't put the buck back in with her or they will breed again and the mother will abandon her ...
just need info8/1/2009
  Q: im a new bunny owner and would like to know more about owning one and there body signs
  A: I will tell you a little (ok, a lot) about rabbit behavior and care. A doe is a female rabbit and a ...
Bereaved Rabbit Companion8/1/2009
  Q: I am grieving the loss of my very beloved male rabbit, Cocoa, whom we adopted 3 years ago. He ...
  A: I am sorry about Cocoa. You can clean up his smell if you want. It will help bonding the new rabbit. ...
rabbit chews on chicken wire7/12/2009
  Q: I have a Mini Rex named Moker. He is 4 years old. He has a very large cage and we leave it open for ...
  A: He might need some toys. Untreated wicker baskets, cardboard boxes/paper towel/toiletpaper rolls, ...
rabbits pregnant7/12/2009
  Q: ive got a female rabbit from someone last 4 days . the 1st and 2nd day , she is friendly and find . ...
  A: It could be a sign of pregnancy, or false pregnancy. Rabbit gestation is about 30 days, but it can ...
Please help my rabbit with its bathroom problems7/12/2009
  Q: My name is Alicia, and my rabbit is a 8 year old male. He has always been healthy in the past, and ...
  A: Yes, try varying his diet a little trying different veggies and fruits to see what is causing it. If ...
Please help my rabbit with its bathroom problems7/12/2009
  Q: My name is Alicia, and my rabbit is a 8 year old male. He has always been healthy in the past, and ...
  A: It is probably because he is getting older. I am not sure how to get him yo start cleaning it ...
little nips7/11/2009
  Q: I got a lop eared bunny the day before Easter so I figure she is about 4 1/2 months old. She is the ...
  A: It could be love nips or "pet me now" nips. Love nips are just a sign of affection but they can ...
breeding bunny7/10/2009
  Q: could you help me? my bunny is pulling out fur and making a nest. she is almost 2 years old. we ...
  A: It sounds like your rabbit is going through a false pregnancy. She acts as if she is pregnant except ...
rabbits pregnancy7/10/2009
  Q: somebody just gave me a lionhead rabbit few days ago . but , whenever i carry her around , i can ...
  A: Rabbit gestation is about 30 days, but it can be as little as 28 or late as 35. During this time the ...
Behaviour7/10/2009
  Q: i have two rabbits, a neutered male rabbit and a female who hasn't, whenever she has the chance she ...
  A: When the female mounts the male she is claiming dominance. If you would like her to stop, I suggest ...
My Buck wont mount7/9/2009
  Q: ive had 2 doe's and a buck for 7/8 weeks now for the first 3 weeks i had them in a large out door ...
  A: The doe may already be pregnant and that is why she won't let him mount. Here is all about rabbit ...
rabbits pregnancy7/9/2009
  Q: somebody just gave me a lionhead rabbit few days ago . but , whenever i carry her around , i can ...
  A: I don't think so, some rabbits just don't like people coming in their cage even it it is just their ...
Is my bunny marking their territory7/8/2009
  Q: I was just given an unneutered adult rex bunny 1 month ago (I'm not sure of the age). We already ...
  A: I suggest that you put more litter boxes around the house. Sometimes if rabbits have a lot of room ...
jersey wooley and lion head7/8/2009
  Q: we recently inherited a 5 wk old white pointed jersey wooly and a 3-4mo old long haired lionhead ...
  A: Rabbits should not be weaned until they are at least 6 weeks old and then stay near their mother for ...
taking care of a wild baby rabbit7/8/2009
  Q: i found two wild baby rabbits, but i don't know how to take care of them. I've heard a lot of people ...
  A: The bbest thing to do is to leave them where you found them. Even if it looks like they are ...
surrogacy *URGENT*7/7/2009
  Q: I have a 1 week old litter of 3 and the doe is excellent mother. I have a 1 day old litter of 5 and ...
  A: You can try it! Just make sure that the younger ones are also being fed. The second best thing is to ...
Pregnant or not7/7/2009
  Q: I was given my bunny last October and was told that it was a boy...then recently I was given one and ...
  A: If the female is getting more aggressive or nesting then she may be pregnant. Rabbits also go ...
accidental mating7/7/2009
  Q: I bought a baby rabbit around 4 weeks ago. I put her in my double hutch where my male was staying in ...
  A: I think that she should be ok, but keep a close eye on her and when she kindles, watch her so that ...
male rabbit spraying7/6/2009
  Q: My rabbit who is approx 14 week old has suddenly started to spray me. He runs round and round me and ...
  A: Your rabbit loves you enough to marry you! That is what he means by runing circles around you. The ...
keeping bunnies outside7/6/2009
  Q: I have a bunny right now. He is a two-year old male that I adopted from a humane society. My mom ...
  A: As long as there is nothing sharp or pokey that he can hurt himself on, no way that he can escape, ...
Rabbit ears7/4/2009
  Q: Myrabbit has dark, flaky stuff in his ear. I was told to use ear mite treatment for cats. Is that ...
  A: To get rid of ear mites, you may simply use some baby oil. The oil will suffocate the mites. Gently ...
Holding back legs close together, seems to be "limping"...7/4/2009
  Q: I'm Ellie and I have a 3-4 year old lady bunny. Her left eye is a little strange, it seems as if the ...
  A: I am not quite sure what is going on with her eye. For her leg,this is just a guess, she may have ...
help new mom difficult birthing, day 27/3/2009
  Q: Ruby is 9 mo. and birth date was July 9, yesterday she broke open the cage and made a nest in ...
  A: Rabbit gestation is about 30 days, but it can be as little as 28 or late as 35. During this time the ...
lionhead has slightly crusty eye7/3/2009
  Q: I adopted a lionhead bunny (from a gal who said he was around a year old) a bit over a month ago. A ...
  A: It could be simply minor alergies, a small eye infection, or something else. To me it sounds like ...
rabbits7/3/2009
  Q: what age can you breed rabbits
  A: Rabbits reach sexual maturity at 7-8 months of age. First bring the doe to the bucks cage. In a ...
Introducing A New Rabbit7/3/2009
  Q: I already had a dwarf rabbit. Gender is unknown. I am getting it examined tomorrow. I brought home a ...
  A: It sounds like Lucy was claiming dominance. Rabbits will mount to be the alpha rabbit. The lead ...
bunnies7/2/2009
  Q: I have this bunny its eyes are opened I need help with what to do with him we don't know happened to ...
  A: I would try to rebuild the nest and put the bunny back (then try not to run over it again). It is ...
my rabbit is sick7/2/2009
  Q: i dont kno what is wrong with my rabbit. she is 9yrs old and she has She has a yelloish goop in her ...
  A: Honestly the best thing to do is to take her to the vet as soon as possable. She may have a stye, an ...
rabbit spraying7/2/2009
  Q: i breed some rabbits last year.i kept 1 that is now spraying when i go to his hutch.his has his dad ...
  A: The only solution that I can see that will make him stop spraying is to get him neutered. This will ...
Baby Bunny Diet & Heat7/2/2009
  Q: My rabbit had buuies 2 1/2 weeks ago. Last weekend 3 of the babies died from the heat. I has ...
  A: Sometimes baby bunnies die for no reason whatsoever. This is natural and happens especially if it's ...
wound and dislocation7/2/2009
  Q: My aunt recently found a wounded baby bunny in her yard and gave it to me to try to take care of it. ...
  A: Awwww, poor thing!I know exactly how you feel! I love to help injured animals too! Yes, taking it to ...
Getting another bunny6/14/2009
  Q:
  A: Well, if they are male and female, they are more likely to get along rather than female and female ...
raising babies but dying 1 by 16/14/2009
  Q: So I found an orphaned litter of 7 baby hares at about 3 weeks of age. I supplemented a bit with ...
  A: They usually get fed by the mother late at night or early in the morning. Do not be alarmed if it ...
RE:6/14/2009
  Q: I took my rabbit to the vet the other day, and I need help. i would have to pay the twenty dollars i ...
  A: Here is practically everything that you need to know about breeding rabbits! I don't think that you ...
baby rabbits with mother6/13/2009
  Q: my neighbors rabbit had babies, he's not sure how to raise them, any helpful tips
  A: The mother should take care of them fine! Check the kits every morning to see that they are being ...
Escaped Rabbit6/13/2009
  Q: my rabbit lives in an outside hutch and last night he dug a tunnel under it and escaped. i don't ...
  A: Keep an eye out for him and search around a bit. If you are lucky he might be somewhere near your ...
new zealand nursing orphand wild bunny6/12/2009
  Q: i have a doe nursing 1 kit can she feed the 3 orphaned wild bunnies they are at the same stage as ...
  A: You can try it but keep a close eye on how your mother bunny reacts to the new bunnies! If she ...
found a hurt bunny.need to know how to get it to drink6/12/2009
  Q: i found a small rabbit in the krogers parking lot.i tried to scare it towards the woods,but it ...
  A: A dish of water should be fine! Also you can try rabbit pellets, grass, veggies or even a bit of ...
wild baby rabbit6/12/2009
  Q: He found the male rabbit on the side of a road, it's about 4 inches eyes still closed. We really ...
  A: Make it a makeshift nest out of an old towel and cotton and dried grass all around it. Kitten ...
Hand rearing baby rabbits6/11/2009
  Q: I've had my female domestic rabbits for over a year now and she has not been spade. Recenlty she has ...
  A: That is good! If they are still alive by now, then they have good chances! You are doing a good job! ...
Rabbits Dying6/10/2009
  Q: please help me, i have had 5 rabbits in total now and 3 of them have died. i rescued an older bunny ...
  A: Your rabbibts might have bloat. Here is some information on the bloat and GI stasis. ...
New bunnies6/10/2009
  Q: My 9 year old nieces just got two bunnies. They are very uncomfortable when being held. They ...
  A: I think that your idea sounds great! Wear long sleved while holding the bunnies and don't take them ...
Bunny Noises6/9/2009
  Q: I have a wonderful bunny (Binky) who I've adopted about a year ago, and she was about 1 year old at ...
  A: Here is a little key to rabbit sounds! Foot thumping-"Danger!" or "I don't like what you just did!" ...
bunny thumping!6/9/2009
  Q: i have a 7 month old male rabbit and at night he does not stop thumping and scratching in his ...
  A: Thumping means "danger" or "I don't like what you just did!" Are there any noises in your house at ...
unneutered netherland dwarf6/9/2009
  Q: Our Netherland Dwarf bunny, litter box trained himself. He is know around a 1 and half year old. He ...
  A: You can start by confining him to a smaller space such as one room or half a room depending on the ...
wild injured baby rabbit6/8/2009
  Q: We found a wild baby rabbit(maybe 2-3 weeks old, only fits in the palm of your hand) being attacted ...
  A: Awww, poor thing! Kitten replacement milk or goat milk is ok. Feed it with a syringe or an eye ...
breeding rabbits6/8/2009
  Q: im planning on breeding my two female rabbits that r sisters, they live together in the same hutch ...
  A: First bring the doe to the buck’s cage. In a successful breeding, the buck will fall off to the side ...
rabbit with a flea6/7/2009
  Q: we have seen a flea on our mini rex. We have tried combing but could not find it. How much Advantage ...
  A: If it is several fleas I would use a little less than you would on a small cat. But if it is only ...
overdue doe6/7/2009
  Q: i have just bought i a rabbit from a local breeder who told me she is pregnant and he no longer ...
  A: Rabbit gestation can last anywhere from 28 to 35 days. Just keep an eye on her to make sure that she ...
my rabbit is going bald6/7/2009
  Q: he is not a long haired or short haired rabbit, his hair is very wispy. i do groom him and he loves ...
  A: He might have ringworm! Avoid touching it and if you do, wash your hands well! Take him to a vet so ...
Mother rabbit died at 3.5 weeks. What to do?6/7/2009
  Q: My rabbit had babies for it's first time. The 6 babies and the mother all appeared to be healthy. ...
  A: You could try putting the babies in with the other mother because litters can get up to 15 babies. ...
rabbit grooming6/6/2009
  Q: Does my 10 mo. old dwarf rabbit need her nails trimmed If so, how often?
  A: If they are long, then yes they should be cut. They should be trimmed often enough so that they ...
discharge from eye6/6/2009
  Q: I have a male neverland dwarf and he has recently started to get a white discharge from his eyes. He ...
  A: It could be rabbit alergies. My sister's rabit had the same thing. What she used to help it clear up ...
Rabbit Teeth6/6/2009
  Q: My pet bunny, Peter has had to have his teeth cut three times by the vets now because they grow too ...
  A: At pet shops they have flovored chew sticks and that might modivate him to chew. Also hay helps a ...
Rabbits in Hot Weather6/6/2009
  Q: I am a new Rabbit owner. I have housed my 4 new rabbits in a well ventilated, open type shed under ...
  A: They should be ok! Just spray them every once in a while, you can also put a couple of ice cubes in ...
Rabbits in Hot Weather6/5/2009
  Q: I am a new Rabbit owner. I have housed my 4 new rabbits in a well ventilated, open type shed under ...
  A: It sounds like what you are doing is pretty good. Another thing that you could do is mist the back ...
strange outgrowth6/5/2009
  Q: I recently got a rabbit... but I found a disturbing clump of hair coming out of the underside of his ...
  A: Is it possible that he got a cut there and it is a clot that happened to dry looking like that and ...
rabbits6/5/2009
  Q: my step mom went and bought a male and a female rabbit to breed. my sister gave us her female ...
  A: It is better if each rabbit has it's own cage otherwise the females will fight. It sounds like they ...
rabbit arm injury6/5/2009
  Q: I had a Female White Rabbit. She is almost to 4-5 months, and she is very active and a fast runner. ...
  A: The best thing to do is have a vet check it out. They will know what type of fracture it is and how ...
house training6/3/2009
  Q: i am the owner of a wonderful little doe, she is wonderful, and has pretty much been house trained ...
  A: Rabbits will also leave droppings around to show where their territory is. You can start by ...
Can bunnies chew THESE twigs?6/3/2009
  Q: I've heard lots of people say that bunnies can chew bark and twigs from fruit trees such as apple. I ...
  A: I am not sure if they can chew oak. I know that they can't chew plumb though. They sell colorful ...
holland lops6/3/2009
  Q: My daughter had 2 holland lops. We were told both were females. She's been saying the one was ...
  A: I am very sorry about your rabbit! When one female rabbit mounts another, the one on top is taking ...
I found Baby bunnies at school!!6/2/2009
  Q: Im 11 years old and i found at least 3 baby bunnies at school. All of my freinds touched them. Is ...
  A: they should be ok even if you touched them! The mother won't mind but it is best if you leave them ...
taking care of baby bunnies6/2/2009
  Q: my doe rejected her babies for the 3rd time. we've bred her many times and every time she rejects ...
  A: A good substitute nest would be cotton in a basket with a towel over it and cotton to cover them so ...
3 Issues6/2/2009
  Q: I have a 3-month-old lionhead who runs away every time I try to pick her out of her cage. Her cage ...
  A: A rabbit's cage is it's personal space and rabbits are often sensitive about it being invaded. Try ...
Bringing home a second rabbit6/2/2009
  Q: My question is about the change in my rabbits behavior when I brought home a second rabbit today. My ...
  A: His actions mean that he is not happy with the new rabbit (thumping his foot) and he loves you ...
Balance in a wild bunny6/1/2009
  Q: We found a baby wild bunny in our driveway at noon. It's eyes weren't open and it was dehydrated. ...
  A: Yes this is normal for a bunny who has just opened it's eyes. It is just learning how to hop, just ...
rabbit poo.6/1/2009
  Q: ! I just brought home a dwarf rabbit and he's two months old, according to the person I bought him ...
  A: The small black balls are the poops! Here is the link to a picture of rabbit poop. ...
rabbit behavior6/1/2009
  Q: I have 2 rabbits, which we were told were male. A few days ago, we found 3 babies in the cage. One ...
  A: It is possible that the mother is pregnant again and in this, the will become more aggressive. I ...
feeding5/31/2009
  Q: my husband discovered a rabbit's nest with 2 baby bunnies in it ..no eyes are open yet..will the mom ...
  A: Yes the mom will come back. The best thing to do is not to bother them. You can check on them every ...
rabbit illness5/31/2009
  Q: my rabbit is about 12 months old now and female today we have notice she seems to be bleeding from ...
  A: I am not exactly sure what is wrong with your rabbit but I can tell you that bleeding is not normal. ...
rabbit breeding5/31/2009
  Q: i've been thinking about being a rabbit breeder, but can you tell me what it includes, do i need a ...
  A: No licence is required. First bring the doe to the bucks cage. In a sucessful breeding, the buck ...
Possibly injured rabbit kit5/31/2009
  Q: Tonight, I had the most freak accident with one of my netherland dwarf rabbit kits, and have been ...
  A: Keep an eye on it to see if it is using it's back legs. If not then you have a problem. The mother ...
pregnant french lop5/30/2009
  Q: I collected a french lop female from a breeder last week. this female is 16mths old and the breeer ...
  A: It sounds like she might be pregnant. Other signs besides getting bigger and aggressivenell are ...
wild hare/rabbits5/29/2009
  Q: I think there is a rabbit burrow in my front yard. I saw a rabbit there early this morning and ...
  A: If there are babies in the burrow, then you will see them when they are about 2 weeks old. that is ...
behavior5/28/2009
  Q: We have had my rabbit for almost 3 years, and hes been potty trained since we got him. Just a couple ...
  A: You can start by confining him to a smaller space such as one room or half a room depending on the ...
grinding5/27/2009
  Q: my bunny something grinds, i found that soft grinding means she is satisfied and loud grinding means ...
  A: Soft grinding will be heard mostly if you are very close to the bunny it can be felt more than ...
eyes5/27/2009
  Q: I have some baby rabbits they are 2 wks old and the runt has only one eye open what can I do to help ...
  A: If it is glued shut by gunk then you can get a warm wey washcloth and gently rub the gunk away. ...
Rabbit fur problem5/26/2009
  Q: I have 19 rabbits and many of them are over 6 years old. They have never been outside and are ...
  A: I am not exactly sure what it is. It might be ring worm. I advise you to separate them from the ...
New Netherland Dwarf5/26/2009
  Q: Yesterday we bought a 12 week old, plain black Netherland Dwarf Rabbit from the adoption center in ...
  A: He should be fine inside, but he should be given some time outside as well. It sounds like your ...
baby rabbit5/26/2009
  Q: i have a little baby girl rabbit she is 6 weeks and a boy rabbit that is 3 months is it safe for her ...
  A: It is fine when they are ready! I would wait a couple of weeks before putting them together and you ...
Charging and growling Doe?5/26/2009
  Q: I got a doe this past november at a feed store they said she was a few months old so Im guessing she ...
  A: 6-8 months is the age in which rabbits reach puberty. They will get more agressive and territorial. ...
behavior- peeing and petting5/26/2009
  Q: I just adopted a year old netherland dwarf boy and I'm having a difficult time interpreting some of ...
  A: It sounds like he is marking his territory. I would close the room to him, or try litter box ...
Problem with Cecotropes4/18/2009
  Q: For the past few days, I've noticed that one (or maybe both) of my 9-week old rabbits are leaving ...
  A: Cecotropes are natural and even serve a nutritional purpose for the rabbits if the rabbits eat them ...
rabbits4/18/2009
  Q: I have a few bunnies that somehow are livig outside-no they aren't wild at all-they are domesticated ...
  A: Live traps are a good to try and won't hurt the rabbit. the first couple of nights don't set it but ...
mosquito repellent4/18/2009
  Q: Will it effect my bunny adversely,if i use a mosquito repellent(eg.liquid mosquito repellent) in my ...
  A: You could probably spray it on a window or door, but nor anywhere that a bunny can chew so even only ...
my rabbit3/30/2009
  Q: I have a pet rabbit and his back legs have been sliding outwards lately when he sits. Sometimes in ...
  A: Wearing long sleeves, turn your rabbit over and gently feel the back legs. If you feel anything ...
neighbors rabbit has sore spot3/30/2009
  Q: my neighbor has 2 rabbits and 1 has a sore spot on her back from the other rabbit biting her she has ...
  A: I assume that the rabbits have been separated but if not, separating them is a good start. start ...
white 1yr lop-eared teeth3/29/2009
  Q: We have a lovely white lop-eared male rabbit (never been fixed) who is one year old. He has lately ...
  A: I think that his long teeth are the cause of his weight loss and yes they need to be clipped!!! ...
foot wound3/29/2009
  Q: When my husband and I came home tonight we noticed that our bunny Molly had a bloody foot. When we ...
  A: The best thing I can tell you is to clean it with Hydrogen Peroxide and put some Neosporin or the ...
baby bunnies3/28/2009
  Q: my bengal cats found a bunny "nest" and brought 3 babies to me... i have no idea how old they are ...
  A: Feed them by dropper or syringe, replacement kitten milk or goat milk will do fine. Feed them right ...
feeding3/28/2009
  Q: my rabbit has stopped eating. what shall i do with her?
  A: She may be going through a false pregnancy in which they stop eating for a little or she could have ...
Stroppy Bunny3/28/2009
  Q: I bought two rabbits last summer - a Lionhead cross and a Mini Lop - from an experienced breeder. ...
  A: It will take time to gain her trust. First of all, don't chase her, let her come to you. You can sit ...
rabbit question3/28/2009
  Q: my rabbit had 5 babies yesterday it as come as a complete shock because when we had them we were ...
  A: If the babies are cold it means that they probably haven't been fed and need to be fed immediately! ...
new baby rabbits3/27/2009
  Q: my rabbit gave birth one month and 4 days ago, today she gave birth again. should i separate the ...
  A: The one month old babies still need milk until they are 7 weeks old or they can die even if they are ...
Depressed Rabbit?3/27/2009
  Q: I have a female rabbit, who has been spayed for around 8 months, and she seems unhappy. Her first ...
  A: You might try giving your bunny a couple more treats every so often. You could also (if you don't ...
Bailey bunny3/27/2009
  Q: I am trying to train my rabbit to be a house bunny, unfortunately he chews my wooden furniture, i ...
  A: It is actually bitter apple spray. Rabbits will leave their droppings around to mark their ...
digging3/24/2009
  Q: My rabbit has recently disovered digging and he is over a year old and has been neutered as well. I ...
  A: Digging is a natural habit that can't be trained out of a rabbit. You can create a dirt pile in the ...
2 male rabbits3/23/2009
  Q: I have 2 young male rabbits 2gether. They keep being sexual which 1 has a bald patch,the other his ...
  A: It may be that one of your males is a female or they are claiming dominance. The best thing to do is ...
Rabbit ears3/23/2009
  Q: my name is Pamela, and i have had had my pet lop for almost 2 years now. I clean his cage every ...
  A: It could be ear mites! Wash your hands well after handling him! A vet will be able to prescribe the ...
Rabbits/Vet3/22/2009
  Q: How much does it cost to take a rabbit to the vet for a pregnancy test?
  A: It wouldn't be worth it. It takes about 28 to 32 days before a bunny has her babies after mating. ...
Rabbit behavior3/22/2009
  Q: I am fostering a spayed female rabbit, approximately a year or two old. She spent a week in the ...
  A: A rabbit's cage is it's personal space and rabbits are often sensitive about it being invaded. Try ...
DIRTY BUTT AND MATTED FUR3/22/2009
  Q: LUCKY, HAS A DIRTY BUTT ALL THE TIME AND THE HAIR ON HIS HIND QUARTERS IS BADLY MATTED. I BRUSH HIM ...
  A: Electric clippers should work fine, and you would also need long sleeves and someone else to hold ...
DIRTY BUTT AND MATTED FUR3/22/2009
  Q: LUCKY, HAS A DIRTY BUTT ALL THE TIME AND THE HAIR ON HIS HIND QUARTERS IS BADLY MATTED. I BRUSH HIM ...
  A: A solution to his problems is to shave his bottom. It makes maitnace much easier and it won't get ...
My bunny got injured3/22/2009
  Q: I think my bunny got scratched by the dog on his nose and eye 2 nights ago. At first his nose was ...
  A: For his nose, you can clean it off with Hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball (don't let it go up his ...
Doe and her kit's?3/16/2009
  Q: I have gotten these rabbit's on kijji, I have had them vet checked and they are very healthy for the ...
  A: Let me just clarify a couple of things. So, you have 3 rabbits? 2 female and 1 male? Both of the ...
Rabbit bite3/16/2009
  Q: I have a male rabbit and a female rabbit. The male is nice but the female runs away if you try and ...
  A: She probably doesn't like being chased and it will take time to gain her trust. First of all, don't ...
Fighting Rabbits3/16/2009
  Q: We have two female rabbits. They are related. We have had them since about 12 weeks and they are ...
  A: The same thing happened to me. Rabbits reach puberty at about7-8 months old, this is when they start ...
my rabbit3/16/2009
  Q: i would like to ask you about my rabbit. we bought our beautiful 9 weeks old rabbit just yesterday ...
  A: It might have been weaned too early so you can give it some goat milk and that may help. But if it ...
bunnies2/26/2009
  Q: i live in a small apartment... and i really want a bunny ! i wanted to know if they smell?
  A: Rabbits can smell if their cage isn't cleaned. But if it is cleaned regularly then it shouldn't ...
Biting2/26/2009
  Q: I have a question how do you make your rabbit stop biting you? Because my rabbit bites me whenever I ...
  A: It could be love nips or "pet me now" nips. Love nips are just a sign of affection but they can ...
pregnencey2/25/2009
  Q: I just got a female bunnie an she made a nest out of news paper.is there other signs i should be ...
  A: Yes these are the signs of pregnancy or false pregnancy. She will also stop eating before the due ...
House bunny peeing! Help!2/25/2009
  Q: I know you've answered a bunch of questions about house bunnies peeing in all sorts of unfavorable ...
  A: It is ok to dicipline Rodney sometimes and in the end it can really help. A little dicipline will ...
we found a baby rabbit2/25/2009
  Q: when my grandparents and i were tilling their arena my grandfather hit a rabbit nest and killed all ...
  A: You can hand feed it kitten formula or goat milk through a srynge. Feed it right side up and not on ...
Rabbit Sanitation2/24/2009
  Q: Can you help settle a friendly disagreement that I am having with my family regarding the cleaning ...
  A: Well, If they get it that dirty quickly then it is definitely fine! It keeps them healthy to clean ...
Rabbits2/24/2009
  Q: Sorry, i just wanted to ask you whether you think it is a good idea for me to get another female ...
  A: Yes it is ok to get another female rabbit, as long as you get one, or both spayed! Sometimes you can ...
rabbit not eating hay2/24/2009
  Q: ok I'm in the UK and over the winter I have noticed my rabbit is eating less and less hay. She has ...
  A: If she has no problem with her teeth, then I think that it is a blockage. She might have a hairball ...
ear infection?2/24/2009
  Q: My two year old rabbit has always been very energetic and active but just yesterday when I opened ...
  A: I don't think that there is much more you can give him than what you are giving him now. Just keep ...
Baby Rabbit 10 weeks old2/23/2009
  Q: Please Help!! I've just brought a baby rabbit 10 week old female, she is very tame which is great ...
  A: You might try litter training her. You can start by placing a box in her cage in the corner she uses ...
Rabbit Miscarriages2/23/2009
  Q: My three year old female rabbit became pregnant for the first time by my six month old male rabbit a ...
  A: First litters can be hard and there is a low chance that the babies will survive at all. It is a ...
new guinea pig to a rabbit family.2/23/2009
  Q: I have two bunnies, 6 and 9 months old. They have lived together since late july. (ones a boy and ...
  A: Keep their cages side by side so that they can get to know each other. Then let them run around in ...
how to make bunny stop peeing and bite...2/23/2009
  Q: i have a baby dwarf bunny.. he always bites something like pillow,wire,ribbon and something like ...
  A: It could be love nips or "pet me now" nips. Love nips are just a sign of affection but they can ...
Spaying2/22/2009
  Q: IN late November 2008 i bought a female dwarf lop rabbit, and now i am thinking of getting another ...
  A: Don't be sorry! I enjoy answering your questions! If you get both of the rabbits spayed the chances ...
baby bunny food habbits2/22/2009
  Q: i have a netherland dwarf that is only 2 months old. it seems like my rabbit will only eat the ...
  A: If pellets are new to her she might not know that they are for eating. Just leave them in her cage ...
Rabbit litter training2/21/2009
  Q: I have a almost six month old rabbit doe that I got in November and I have been trying to liter ...
  A: You can start by confining her to a smaller space such as one room or half a room depending on the ...
Mini lop2/21/2009
  Q: My daughter has a mini lop. It's belly is all red and raw. Is there anything that she can buy on it ...
  A: It shouldn't hurt the rabbit and will pass through the digestive system unchanged. Try not to put on ...
Female Rabbits2/21/2009
  Q: IN late November 2008 i bought a female dwarf lop rabbit, and now i am thinking of getting another ...
  A: Yes it would be fine if both the females were spayed and better than if just one female was spayed. ...
Mini lop2/21/2009
  Q: My daughter has a mini lop. It's belly is all red and raw. Is there anything that she can buy on it ...
  A: Neosporin would work fine or Triple Anibotic Ointment. If you don't want the rabbit to lick the ...
general info on rabbits2/20/2009
  Q: rabbit, it came with wood chips but i've been looking around online and some places say wood chips ...
  A: Hay is a good bedding that also helps to keep the digestive system clean. Personally, I wouldn't use ...
Female Rabbits2/20/2009
  Q: IN late November 2008 i bought a female dwarf lop rabbit, and now i am thinking of getting another ...
  A: Male and female rabbits work better than female and female or male and male, and if you didn't want ...
rabbit babies2/20/2009
  Q: My bunny just had her thrid litter. The first litter did not live, the second litter had one that ...
  A: since the mom usually feeds the babies at night or in the early morning, it is best to check on them ...
pregnant mother with babies already2/19/2009
  Q: I adopted two female rabbits a few months ago. Well one apparently was not a girl and we had babies ...
  A: If the dad got in there before she had the babies then she is not pregnant but if he did then it is ...
rabbits2/19/2009
  Q: my family have five rabbits however one of the rabbits keep sitting where it poops and has a large ...
  A: You can try to shave the fur off of the spot where the poop gets stuck. Also make sure that her cage ...
Behavioral issues2/19/2009
  Q: I got a new bunny on Dec. 31, 2008. I have been having issues with its chewing. It constantly chews ...
  A: Chew toys are mandatory because a rabbit's teeth don't stop growing. Untreated wicker baskets, ...
Questions about my bunny2/18/2009
  Q: I have a few questions. My bunny was born on July 22, 2008 if you need his age. He is a Floppy eared ...
  A: Here is one way to litter train. Yesterdays News or Feline pine are good litters to try. You can ...
rabbit keeping2/18/2009
  Q: thanks x
  A: Sure it would be fine. Male and female situations tend to be more friendly but if you don't want any ...
how to age my baby rabbit2/18/2009
  Q: My rabbits recently had a baby rabbit (just one). I am not sure of its age, though because my ...
  A: Baby rabbits open their eyes at about 2 weeks of age and that is when they start to explore and ...
Bonding rabbits2/18/2009
  Q: I have a 1.5 year old male netherland dwarf/lionhead rabbit who is finishing up a round of ...
  A: If he is neutered and yo have kept him away from her for the right length of time, then there ...
My doe is pulling hair from her dewlap2/17/2009
  Q: I have a relatively young doe in my class of 18 two year olds. She has been in the class for over a ...
  A: It sounds like she is going through a false pregnancy! Does will pull out hair from their dewlap to ...
Changes in my House Rabbits Toiletting Habits?2/17/2009
  Q: I have had my gorgeous house rabbit Pipkin for nearly 6 years but he's as big of a kid as ever. He ...
  A: You might try to litter train him. Yesterdays News or Feline pine are good litters to try. You can ...
rabbit toys2/17/2009
  Q: We had a rabbit show up in our front yard a couple of months ago. We have taken him to the doctor ...
  A: Chew toys are mandatory because a rabbit's teeth don't stop growing. Untreated wicker baskets, ...
My bunny ate some plastic...2/17/2009
  Q: my bunny accidentally nibbled at thin plastic of a small rabbit treat cup container. i think she ...
  A: Ki Kristin, Give her Plenty of hay or pineapple juice. It will help her to pass the plastic. I think ...
Babies in backyard2/16/2009
  Q: This morning my Bichon was acting very interested in something in our backyard. I went out to see ...
  A: Rabbits (even wild ones) don't mind if their babies are handled so they should be ok! You can even ...
Dead kittens2/16/2009
  Q: I woke this morning to find my rabbit, Suki, haven given birth. They were all dead, i was not ...
  A: Save the hair that she was pulling out and you can breed her in a week. Save any hairs she pulls out ...
How to determin the sex of my lionlops2/15/2009
  Q: I am having alot of issues trying to determine the sex of bunnies in general, I had a BYB for ...
  A: I find that the easiest way to check the gender of my bunny is to turn them over. Be sure to wear ...
wild rabbits in oregon?2/15/2009
  Q: As I was driving home tonight, about a block from my house, there were 2 white/spotted bunnies in ...
  A: I definitely think that these rabbits were released or escaped. Yes you can try catch them. You ...
How can I tell when my rabbit will give birth?2/15/2009
  Q: I have found a rabbit and decided to keep it. To our suprise we have noticed that there is something ...
  A: The rabbit gestation period is about 28 to 32 days. By the sound of it, she is pretty far along. You ...
rabbits biting2/14/2009
  Q: also i have never taken her to the vet as long as i have her,she seems very healty and is always ...
  A: It could be love nips or "pet me now" nips. Love nips are just a sign of affection but they can ...
mini rex babies2/14/2009
  Q: My mini rex doe is due in a few days, and I was just wondering about a few things. It is my first ...
  A: You can go to school. The mother should take good care of them. Just check them in the morning to ...
bunny shivers/vibrations2/14/2009
  Q: Hey Mia, I'm just curious, I took home a bunny 2 days ago from someone's house who breeds mini lop ...
  A: That's fine, better safe than sorry! Maybe you could try to put a little pineapple juice or apple ...
bunny shivers/vibrations2/14/2009
  Q: Hey Mia, I'm just curious, I took home a bunny 2 days ago from someone's house who breeds mini lop ...
  A: Sounds like he is just fluffing up and stretching. After he grooms himself, the fur is smoothed ...
rabbit labor2/13/2009
  Q: what i will do if the rabbit getting labor?its true that if the rabbit getting babies the mother ...
  A: No your rabbits will not eat the babies at all, however, the odds of the first litter surviving is ...
flemish giant rabbits2/11/2009
  Q: i have two bucks they are brothers. i was feeding them today when i was done the gray one backed up ...
  A: When rabbits stomp it means "DANGER!" or "I don't like what you just did!" Maybe he saw something ...
Angora rabbit vs. Old English Sheepdog2/11/2009
  Q: I have a 2 and 1/2 year old Old English Sheepdog, and I recently purchased a 6 month old English ...
  A: First introduce them on either side of a screen door that they will be able to smell and see each ...
Rabbit fine then up and down2/10/2009
  Q: Have had a rescued orphaned rabbit, worked with many rehabilitators. This one has us stumped. He ...
  A: That's good! Handling him a little more will help if he ever needs to be taken to the vet. For my ...
will another female take over an orphaned litter?2/10/2009
  Q: I have a Large Flemish giant - she is 20 lbs - and on her due date I noticed that she had stopped ...
  A: If she isn't very active as well as not eating, then it is possible that there is a 12th kit still ...
sudden niping2/9/2009
  Q: I have had one girl rabbit of mine, Sara, for over a year. I have always left my hand in her cage ...
  A: It could be love nips or "pet me now" nips. Love nips are just a sign of affection but they can ...
Rabbit fine then up and down2/9/2009
  Q: Have had a rescued orphaned rabbit, worked with many rehabilitators. This one has us stumped. He ...
  A: A rabbit will show depression when he is not eating but everything else is fine, he also wont be ...
My bunny seems to have 'mold'2/9/2009
  Q: I hope you can help me ive got a nearly 7 year old male lop who has recently been castrated due to ...
  A: Wow, I have never heard of mold growing on rabbits. And if his cage is regularly cleaned I don't ...
Unexpected death2/9/2009
  Q: I had a netherland dwarf rabbit, he was born in august of 2003 and pasted away saturday, february 7 ...
  A: Rabbits usually live about 5-15 years. If he wasn't eating, it may have been thet he had a hairball ...
rabbit's broken leg2/7/2009
  Q: We have 5+year old dwarf bunny named Nibbie. About a month ago I noticed her back right leg ...
  A: If when you gently feel it, she pulls back, then her leg is definitely hurt. You could try to make a ...
Rabbit nasal growth.2/6/2009
  Q: My parents rabbit has two growths just above its nose they seem to be growing slowly(i think) but do ...
  A: It looks like your rabbit might have mites! Wash your hands well after petting the rabbit. You ...
Bonding Rabbits with other animals2/6/2009
  Q: Mia, What will be a good bonding animal for rabbits? I already got a absolute NO on rabbits and ...
  A: It all depends on what you want. If you decide on a cat or dog, be sure to supervise them and know ...
Sun2/5/2009
  Q: Do rabbits have to be in direct sun to benefit or can they just be outside in the shade?
  A: If you let your rabbit out in a run, then you can place it so that it has both sun and shade. If it ...
Pickie eater2/5/2009
  Q: He is four weeks old refuses to drink the goat milk now,eat hay when he feel like it,love lettuces ...
  A: sounds like a Chubby bunny! Baby rabbits need to keep drinking milk until they are at least 7-8 ...
wintering rabbits outdoors2/5/2009
  Q: I live in southwest Florida where it can get down to 28 degrees on occasion. I have two rabbits in ...
  A: Rabbits can stand the winter better than the summer. Just provide them with plenty of hay (which ...
Rabbits2/5/2009
  Q: Recently my sister rabbits started fighting viciously, after being so loving to each other. I have ...
  A: If your sister's rabbits are about 7-8 months of age then they have reached rabbit puberty and tend ...
Our Rabbit Died2/5/2009
  Q: I just came home from work and our 14 week dwarf lop was dead in her cage, laying on her side and ...
  A: I am sorry about your rabbit. I think that it was probably the dog because carrots shouldn't give ...
My bunny peed on me1/28/2009
  Q: About ten minutes ago, one of my female rabbits peed on my arm. I have two female rabbits, one ...
  A: I don't think that it should effect the relationship between the two rabbits. I think that she was ...
Rabbit Depressed?1/27/2009
  Q: Recently I noticed that my rabbit seemed depressed and lonely so I decided to get him a friend. At ...
  A: Yes, you could try a spayed female rabbit or you cold even try to get the guinea pig spayed. ...
rabbits in the cold1/27/2009
  Q: i have two 8 week old rex/lionhead mix rabbits. i am wondering what is the coldest weather that they ...
  A: It is currently about 15 degrees F at my place and I let my rabbit out to frolic, as long as they ...
Litter box1/27/2009
  Q: I have 2 baby Netherland dwarf bunnies that we just got a few days ago and would like to try and ...
  A: Yesterdays News or Feline pine are also good litters. You can start by putting a box in their cage. ...
getting bunny settled in a new home1/27/2009
  Q: my cross buck (half Netherland dwarf, half something else maybe lion headed since he has a mane?) ...
  A: Your bunny sounds very happy! All that running around is his excitement because there is more room ...
Bunny bonding1/26/2009
  Q: Last week I got a new 7 month old (ex-breeder) Lop that was spayed a couple of weeks ago. I've ...
  A: 1)Your male bunny has fallen in love with your female bunny! This is why he runs around her and ...
Odd Rabbit behavior1/26/2009
  Q: I have mini-lop-eared rabbit she's about 8 months old I'm not to sure of her ages as the pet shop ...
  A: Rabbits reach puberty at about 7-8 months old and they tend to get hormonal and territorial which ...
companion1/25/2009
  Q: I have a 7 year old female mini lop mini rex cross. I woukd absolutely love to get her a buddy. ...
  A: If you are getting another rabbit get a male. Males and females work better than females and ...
my bunny won't eat veg!1/25/2009
  Q: my bunny (about 1yr old) has stopped eating her vegetables. It doesn't appear to be a dental problem ...
  A: I'm not sure why she has stopped eating her veggies but is eating her hay. You can try to give her ...
Humping bunny!!1/25/2009
  Q: So my rabbit, Duke, is about 5 or 6 months old now, and I very recently found out he's starting to ...
  A: Your rabbit has reached sexual maturity. Yes you can put the teddy in there if you don't mind him ...
rabbit death1/25/2009
  Q: i have two rabbits (sisters), all has been well for the last 1.5 years with them. I recently ...
  A: I am sorry of your loss. I am not exactly sure what it was that happened to your bunnies, but if it ...
Correct Food for my Overweight Bunny1/24/2009
  Q: Let's start out by saying that I have a 1 and a half year-old male Dwarf Hotot (Leo). He is ...
  A: You can start by giving him enough food that there won't be any left in his bowl and that he is also ...
rabbits1/24/2009
  Q: my rabbit recently got water in his lunges we took he to the vet he got better but now he wont ...
  A: Here is a list of foods you can try to give him. ...
litter training crazy bunnies1/24/2009
  Q: My two rex bunnies refuse to litter train.Both are two year old males.They do have their own litter ...
  A: You can start by confining them to a smaller space such as one room or half a room depending on the ...
bald spot between ears1/24/2009
  Q: I just got a 2-month old lop-eared rabbit. It's starting to get a slight bald spot between its ...
  A: Your rabbit may have rubbed it's head somewhere so that the fur came off or it might have mites. ...
my bunny got out and hasnt come back1/23/2009
  Q: my bunny somehow jumped out of my window while i was at work and hasn't shown any sign of being ...
  A: I'm sorry! You can put up lost signs or set up live traps with food in them. If you have a fenced ...
Introducing rabbits1/23/2009
  Q: I already have two neutered male rabbits who live indoors. I have two tier hutch in my back room ...
  A: They should be ok with her. Males and females often get along better than males and males. You might ...
seasons1/23/2009
  Q: hi i was just wandering do rabbits drink less in the winter because my bunny is not drinking a lot ...
  A: I am not sure, but if the water isn't frozen so that the rabbit isn't drinking then she should be. ...
English Angora Lop Eared Bunny1/23/2009
  Q: I rescued this little baby at 5 months from a pet store that was going to sell him for snake food! ...
  A: The reason that your rabbit runs around your feet is because he loves you! He loves you enough to ...
litter training1/23/2009
  Q: We have a 3 month old Holland Lop--cutest thing ever! She took to her litter box right away (we got ...
  A: You can start by confining her to a smaller space such as one room or half a room depending on the ...
bunny eyes1/22/2009
  Q: my little bunny has a cut on his lid from another bunny. is there an eye drop i can use to help him ...
  A: Triple Antibiotic Ointmet or Neosporin should do the trick! Don't worry about getting it in his eye ...
problem1/21/2009
  Q: I have a question. 1- Is it okay to pick up a rabbit by hold the flap on the back of the bunny. ...
  A: No, Picking them up by their back can hurt them and they also might hurt themselves. Also don't go ...
moldy log1/21/2009
  Q: A couple of months ago, we bought our rabbit one of those giant honey + alfalfa logs to play in and ...
  A: First make sure that the log isn't damp. Also if you rabbit has light fur make sure that it is not ...
rabbit behavior1/20/2009
  Q: I have a pet lop ear that I adopted from the pound about 4 years ago. She was very energetic and ...
  A: Often times after getting spayed or neutered, rabbits will be less aggressive because they are no ...
Female, Mini Rx1/20/2009
  Q: I've got a young Female Mini Rex who, like other Bunnies' has a tuft of skin under her chin. Is ...
  A: The flap under your rabbits chin is called a dewlap and female rabbits have this naturally. When ...
Rabbit diet question1/19/2009
  Q: Mia, I am very confused about giving carrots to rabbits. Some articles say it is alright to give ...
  A: It is ok to give carrots often, just be sure to give your bunny other good foods too and not just ...
Rabbit Teeth1/19/2009
  Q: My rabbit has one tooth that is coming from his lower jaw and grows up nearly to the tip of his nose ...
  A: His tooth has grown too long and it needs to be clipped. You can get this done at the vet's Rabbit's ...
bleeding1/19/2009
  Q: hi mia my name is logan and i am having a problem with my pet rabbithe is 6 months old and name is ...
  A: He probably has an infection or was scratched there. You can try putting some triple antibiotic ...
hi ,sorry if my english arent so good because im an asian,hope you will understand my question ..=)1/5/2009
  Q: how to know whether the rabbit is pregnant or not??what would happen if it is the first time the ...
  A: If she id getting fatter and producing milk these are signs that she probably will have kits. She ...
rabbit1/5/2009
  Q: I have a Jersey Woolie that has a large white flaky patch on its back. It is not red or irrated, but ...
  A: I would have a vet check it to be sure, but that sounds like it could be a rash like ringworm or a ...
Baby bunnies1/5/2009
  Q: We got a 2 year old Holland lop a week before Christmas for our daughter. Yesterday morning when we ...
  A: I think that they were definitely still births since they were big. She might have had trouble ...
rabbit toys1/5/2009
  Q: Mia, What do you find useful for indoor mini lops to use for toys? Thanks, Richard
  A: Chew toys are mandatory because a rabbit's teeth don't stop growing. Untreated wicker baskets, ...
baby rabbits1/4/2009
  Q: I am babysitting 2 female rabbits for the childs 3rd grade class. One gave birth this morn and we ...
  A: The babies should be ok if they are warm and if they have fat little bubble bellies this means that ...
Rabbit Treat1/4/2009
  Q: Are oranges and/or orange peels a safe treat for a rabbit?
  A: Orange is fine without the peel. My bunny likes banana. Here are a couple of links to other good ...
my rabbit1/3/2009
  Q: how long does it usually take for a baby rabbit to be big enough for a livestock show?
  A: Baby rabbits can be weaned at 7-8 weeks of age and they reach maturity at 7-8 months of age. It also ...
holland lop bunnies or dwarf bunnies1/2/2009
  Q: thanks
  A: Hey there Mariah, The lop has longer lopped ears and the dwarf has very short ears. the dwarf will ...
rabbit1/2/2009
  Q: my rabbit is about 12-13 weeks old and he is a male. recently we have noticed that he is getting ...
  A: He might have a rash, parasites(mites), or unusual shedding. I am thinking that it is probably mites ...
Rabbits teeth12/31/2008
  Q: how do you fix a rabbits tooth when it is over the upper lip?
  A: If your rabbit's teeth are getting long enough to go over the top lip then you seriously need to get ...
Rabbits teeth12/31/2008
  Q: how do you fix a rabbits tooth when it is over the upper lip?
  A: If your rabbit's teeth are getting long enough to go over the top lip then you seriously need to get ...
My Rabbit12/31/2008
  Q: I bought a rabbit on saturday and it was fine from then up until last night when my fiance called me ...
  A: Alfalfa is actually very good for rabbits and helps with their digestive system and keeps it clean. ...
rabbits bite each other12/31/2008
  Q: I've got 2 male rabbits. They are aprox. 7 months old. I bought them together wen they were babies. ...
  A: First of all you need to separate them! Then you can try to get one or both fixed or they will ...
rabbit had babies that did not live12/20/2008
  Q: We have a female rabbit. I am not sure the type,she just looks like a normal rabbit in size. A ...
  A: There are several reasons that baby rabbits die. It could've been chilling or just natural causes. ...
picking up my new bunny12/18/2008
  Q: About a week ago I got a six month old dwarf bunny. She seems to be settling into her new home well ...
  A: A rabbit's cage is it's personal space and rabbits are often sensitive about it being invaded. Try ...
Doe's nest is burrowed too deep for me to check if babies are ok.12/18/2008
  Q: The first litter we only became aware of once the 5 babies were going in and out of the burrow ...
  A: Mother bunnies will feed their babies early in the morning, late in the evening or at night, so I ...
new "friend" for my bunny12/17/2008
  Q: i have had my rabbit, delilah for about a year and a half or so, and i love her very much. in the ...
  A: Your picture did show up and it IS adorable! The dwarf would probably be a litle smaller or about ...
Rabbit Eye Infection12/17/2008
  Q: We just bought a bunny with an eye infection. What is your best recommendation for treatment?
  A: The best thing to do would be to take your rabbit to the vet and have him/her prescribe an eye ...
Preg bunny12/16/2008
  Q: or not cause my male got to her after he was fixed but about 2 weeks after anyway she has all the ...
  A: Rabbits poop in bunches pregnant or not. You will know that she is kindling if she is sitting with ...
Giant Rabbit - food12/16/2008
  Q: I bought a Giant Rabbit in April from a family that he got too big for. He is 1.5 years old, when ...
  A: If when you pet him and you can't feel his bones too much but he is also not too fat then that is a ...
Preg bunny12/16/2008
  Q: or not cause my male got to her after he was fixed but about 2 weeks after anyway she has all the ...
  A: It takes about 28 to 32 days before a bunny has her babies after mating. Sometimes rabbits will also ...
Rabbit with bloated abdomen12/16/2008
  Q: When I got her a few months ago it was like this as well - she had diarrhea for a short period of ...
  A: I would take her to the vet ASAP! Bloat has been known to kill rabbits and even though she is doing ...
rabbit12/15/2008
  Q: my son has had a rabbit since the rabbit was only 8 weeks old, approx 3 years. The rabbit was litter ...
  A: You could try taking some of his running space away or place a couple moer litter boxes around the ...
my new bunny's feet.12/13/2008
  Q: i got a house rabbit 2 weeks ago and her feet are REALLY dirty and yellow because she is not litter ...
  A: Yes you can wipe her feet off! It will not hurt her at all, in fact it will help her. It is better ...
bunny food etc.12/12/2008
  Q: Can bacteria on leafy vegetables like coriander or parsley, dill, lettuce, or celery, carrots, etc. ...
  A: Yes you can continue to feed him pineapple juice and celery (but not celery all the time, just every ...
Dwarf Rabbits12/11/2008
  Q: . Sorry to bother but ive been looking on the net for answers to my dwarf rabbits but couldnt find ...
  A: I was confused too when my two does began exhibiting the same behavior. If you are absolutley sure ...
Rabbit with poopy bottom12/10/2008
  Q: My jersey woolie doe constantly has a poopy bottom though her stools are firm. What should I do? ...
  A: If the spaces in the wire are big enough to let the little marbles through but she is still getting ...
New lionhead bunny12/9/2008
  Q: I just got a lionhead bunny around a month ago, i keep her in her cage most of the day and allowing ...
  A: If she continues to itch then you should get her to the vet to see if it is serious or if the vet ...
Rabbit with open wound...12/8/2008
  Q: Ok, well let me start out with the fact that my rabbit is a 2 year old female. She is an outside ...
  A: Is there any possibility that she could be pregnant and has a kit stuck in her? Check around her ...
Clipping Toenails12/7/2008
  Q: I recently adopted a bunny. She's this amazing rabbit and an awesome pet, the only thing is, she ...
  A: First, wear a long sleeved shirt to avoid being scratched. Second pick her up and lay her on her ...
Rabbit's tail12/7/2008
  Q: Help! Due to an accident, my 2.5 month old rabbit's tail has been torn off. The bleeding (no ...
  A: As long as it is not infected or bleeding profusely then it should be ok! If it is bothering your ...
abandoned litters12/7/2008
  Q: My daughters and I have been raising Havana rabbits for 2 years as a 4-H project. Breeding and ...
  A: I don't know what would be causing all of them to be deficient one after the other. I think that it ...
Bitting & Batting12/6/2008
  Q: My female albino lop ear was recently spayed. She is now (every time you reach in the cage) batting ...
  A: A rabbit's cage is it's personal space and rabbits are often sensitive about it being invaded. Try ...
rabbit information12/5/2008
  Q: my question is 1)can i see your cage of your rabbit so that i can also make that cage .how long ...
  A: The dimensions of my rabbit's cage are 4 ft long by 2 ft wide by 1 1/2 ft tall. in 1 ft of the ...
rabbit pregnancy12/3/2008
  Q: I am a new owner of a beautiful female bunny but I am pretty sure she is pregnant... but she won't ...
  A: Rabbits are ready to breed when they become 7 to 8 months of age. If your rabbit is pregnant then ...
my rabbits death12/2/2008
  Q: she slept alot on monday. then she started having diarrhea monday night.was to shakey to stand up on ...
  A: I am sorry about your rabbit! There are several sicknesses that your bunny could've had. Here are ...
my rabbit12/2/2008
  Q: I have a female Checkered Giant named (Duma) i had put her in the same cage as a male Rex(i think ...
  A: Hey there Brandy, Rabbits are ready to breed when they become 7 to 8 months of age. If your rabbit ...
floppy ear rabbit11/20/2008
  Q: What type of bedding do they perfer? We have tried hay, strtaw and cedar chips. This rabbit kicks ...
  A: you could try shredded paper, or some old towels. Otherwise you can try to stop her from kicking her ...
Male rabbits with baby bunnies11/20/2008
  Q: I have 3 rabbits in a large outdoor hutch, We thought they were all females but we have bunnies now. ...
  A: If you don't see any fighting in there and they are both nice with the babies then they should be ...
Rabbits smelling things?11/18/2008
  Q: I was just wondering, do rabbits smell? like humans smell cookies baking or bacon cooking? if they ...
  A: Yes, rabbits do smell, constantly. When they wiggle their noses they are taking in odors and making ...
Bunnys11/17/2008
  Q: My female bunny is bleeding and I understand they do not have a cycle.I am worried for her. Do you ...
  A: Sometimes urine can come out in a reddish color and that is normal, but if you are sure it's blood, ...
Breeding11/17/2008
  Q: I put my does with my buck for 10 to 15 minuets and they do not end up pregnant and the bucks are ...
  A: Netherland Dwarfs are sexually mature at 7 months of age. It is also better to breed when the days ...
bunny chewing11/17/2008
  Q: I have twoI will be getting my 10 year old daughter a dwarf or mini lop baby rabbit. Is a female or ...
  A: Either boy or girl is fine. Sometimes you can find some bitter apple spray at the pet shop which ...
Breeding11/16/2008
  Q: I put my does with my buck for 10 to 15 minuets and they do not end up pregnant and the bucks are ...
  A: If the rabbits are of breeding age (7 to 8 months at least), and they are not fixed, then they ...
pet baby rabbit11/16/2008
  Q: If you have a cage and it is something under it to catch the maneuver, are you supposed to put the ...
  A: Start by putting a litter box in the rabbit's cage, once she gets the hang of that, you can let her ...
Depressed Bunny11/15/2008
  Q: I recently have been on holidays for a week and my mother in law has been feeding my rabbit ( Bunny) ...
  A: It could be that your bunny got a little confused by the care taker change, or if he isn't neutered, ...
What breed is he and am I feeding him correctly?11/15/2008
  Q: I've recently adopted a 3-month old male rabbit from the local humane society (he has recently been ...
  A: I am not sure what breed he is exactly. He could be a mix. Here is a web site that may help you. It ...
General Bunny questions11/13/2008
  Q: I have two (probably) female rabbits, one Hazel and the other Burne. Hazel is a very confident ...
  A: Hey there Charlotte, I love your picture! And it sounds like those bunnies have the good life! Two ...
Could my bunny have worms and how to help her?11/13/2008
  Q: You helped answer how to promote my two bunnies getting along. My mini lops Lucy has always had a ...
  A: Make sure that she has plenty of water. You might try to feed her some pellets and alfalfa hay and ...
cottontail rabbit11/11/2008
  Q: I have an 8 1/2 yr. old Cottontail. Binky is very special. She had just been born when I rescured ...
  A: She sounds like such a nice rabbit! Under the circumstances it was perfectly fine to bring her in. I ...
rabbits11/11/2008
  Q: How to take care of just given birth rabbits? What to do ? What to feed? how to handle them?
  A: The mother should take care of them, so just keep an eye on them to make sure that they are ok. ...
Himi - toenail and Champage D'Argent patch of hair11/10/2008
  Q: but nail growing like a hook 3/4 - 1" long. "DQ"? 4H show coming this weekend. Champagne D'Argent ...
  A: Hey there Mike! You could clip the hook nail. Cornstarch will help to stop the bleeding if you ...
Pregnancy Agressiveness.11/10/2008
  Q: I hoe you can help me. I have 3 rabbits, 2 females ( a 9month old and 5month old) and 1 male (about ...
  A: I think that the younger one is just fat but the older one could be pregnant! Rabbits will reach ...
Rabbits outside in witner11/9/2008
  Q: I have two female domestic rabbits about 18 months. They live outside in a very large elevated ...
  A: I am not sure how you can make them use the wooden part but tarps are a good idea! You might try ...
dead baby rabbits11/9/2008
  Q: our rabbit has given birth to her third litter six in total the buck has attacked the doe so we have ...
  A: There are a number of things that could've killed the kits. It could've been chilling if it is cold ...
Showing my bunny11/9/2008
  Q: I have a 7 month old liohead rabbit. He was neutered when he was 4 months old. My rabbit is a double ...
  A: Hey there Courtney, 4-H is a good club to join for showing your bunny. I have a California mix and ...
Behavioural question.11/8/2008
  Q: We have a female (we think) dwarf lop rabbit about 7 - 8 months old. She is a house rabbit, she ...
  A: 7-8 months of age is when a rabbit reaches puberty. I think that your rabbit loves your boyfriend! ...
Lionhead Rabbit with weight loss11/8/2008
  Q: I have a 9 month old lionhead rabbit that eats and drinks well, we have just noticed a severe weight ...
  A: Your rabbits weight loss could be caused by a number of things. One may be that he/she has ...
feeding a large litter11/2/2008
  Q: my doe had litter of 11 babies 2 weeks ago. one has died. there are 2 quite small kits. we are ...
  A: You could just put some more greens and rabbit pellets in their cage. Otherwise I think that that ...
bedding and gender11/2/2008
  Q: the place where i bought my rabbit from said that newspaper was fine to use as a bedding. is it? we ...
  A: Newspaper is a good bedding. Hay is also a good bedding and is necessary in a rabbit's diet. Females ...
A few questions11/2/2008
  Q: Firstly I would like to know if there is a way to bath my rabbit? Secondly how do I calm my stressed ...
  A: Hey there J-P, If you are going to bathe a rabbit, don't get it entirely wet. A wet rabbit will ...
Male rabbit spraying11/2/2008
  Q: I adopted a male rabbit last March. A lady had rescued him at a livestock auction. She did not ...
  A: Getting him neutered will probably stop him from spraying, it will also improve his immune system, ...
My rabbit's top teeth are curling?11/1/2008
  Q: What should i do ? My rabbit's eyes are sticky is that bad what should i do?
  A: Your rabbits eyes might be sticky because your rabbit is not able to drink as much water as it ...
rabbit help11/1/2008
  Q: i just got 2 new netherland dwarfs. they are not coperating with me. i cant train them. i take them ...
  A: That depends on how how want to train them. If it is to be friendly with you then you could sit with ...
Aggressive rabbits10/31/2008
  Q: We have had a Holland lop for about three years and her name is Sugar. She is wonderful, spayed and ...
  A: You could try to get Pepper spayed or she may be pregnant. Rabbits tend to get more aggressive when ...
multiple bunnies10/31/2008
  Q: I just got a mini - lop who is four months old, male. If I get another bunny - a male - should ...
  A: If you do get two males then you should keep an eye out that they don't fight. If they do then ...
Rabbits fighting10/31/2008
  Q: I have purchased two young male rabbits, and in the pet store they were laying on each other so I ...
  A: Your best bet is to get them neutered. If they were around 6-7 months old when they began fighting ...
Is my rabbit pregnant10/30/2008
  Q: i have two rabbits at home ones a boy and the other is a girl.The last couple of days the girl ...
  A: Hey there Bethany, That depends on how old your rabbit is. If they are both 6-7 months or older than ...
Help Me!!10/30/2008
  Q: My boyfriend and I just recently moved, we own a male and female rabbit, the male is neutered. ...
  A: The squeaking means that they are really going at it. You should separate them and they will have ...
biting10/29/2008
  Q: Is biting ever a sign of over stimulation? The rabbit (still young) will sit literally for an hour ...
  A: Hey there Marleen, It could be love nips or "pet me now" nips. Love nips are just a sign of ...
Rabbit Behavior for Recently Fixed Mini Lops10/29/2008
  Q: I have a 4-5 yr old mini lops female (Lucy) fixed just a couple weeks ago. Before I had her fixed, ...
  A: Whenever you let them out and Lucy starts being aggressive towards PJ then you can try these steps ...
Behavior change10/29/2008
  Q: I have had a rabbit who is two years old. I recently got a new rabbit about 2 months old a little ...
  A: He may be upset about the new bunny, or he might be sick. The grunting is growling. Keep an eye on ...
Nest box10/28/2008
  Q: When do you clean the nest box? The kits are 10 days old. Should I change the straw bedding?
  A: It depends on how dirty it is. If it is getting the kits wet then yes you should change the straw. ...
Rabbit digestive system10/28/2008
  Q: our male bunny is 5 yrs old who has soft droppings (fecies) but not diarrhea outside of his normal ...
  A: You should give him a constant supply of hay, some pellets, and greens or fruit. Otherwise it sounds ...
Why is my rabbit not eating after surgery10/27/2008
  Q: I have a year old mini lop mixed - dwarf rabbit. She is otherwise healthy and happy. She loves ...
  A: Give her plenty of love and attention for starters. You might try to get her a companion. If you ...
litter trained10/27/2008
  Q: My 3mos old Bunny was very good about using litter box in cage, with no accidents as it roamed the ...
  A: Have you given him more space to run lately? It may have confused him. You can start by confining ...
new mother rabbit10/27/2008
  Q: My mother rabbit is scattering her 4 babies in her cage. We tried a nest box, but she dumped them ...
  A: You may have to care for the babies yourself if she keeps at it! Baby rabbits can chill easily so ...
baby bunnies with bloating10/26/2008
  Q: i have two 7 week old kits that i breed my self. they have been seperated form the mum as if 6 ...
  A: I am not sure if they will survive since they are not defecating. Feeding them some hay or pineapple ...
When's too COLD!!10/25/2008
  Q: I was wandering how the weather keeps dipping into the 50's in Texas if my bunny would need extra ...
  A: I don't think that color matters but if she has thicker fur then she will probably stay a little ...
2 week old baby rabbit10/25/2008
  Q: I have a 2 1/2 week old baby rabbit that was taken away from it's mother too soon. It isn't eating ...
  A: You can hand feed it goat milk through a syringe. Don't feed it upside down or it can inhale some of ...
Why is my rabbit not eating after surgery10/24/2008
  Q: I have a year old mini lop mixed - dwarf rabbit. She is otherwise healthy and happy. She loves ...
  A: Cilantro is good! She is probably in pain if she is that loud. You could probably go to the vet to ...
unsociable young bunny10/24/2008
  Q: Our pet albino mini lop was bought from a pet shop a month and a half ago and it seems we're no ...
  A: You could try instead of going to him, let him come to you. Just hang out in his area, preferably ...
baby bunnies with bloating10/24/2008
  Q: i have two 7 week old kits that i breed my self. they have been seperated form the mum as if 6 ...
  A: I would have been better if you left the babies with the mother until they were 7 weeks but I don't ...
Why is my rabbit not eating after surgery10/23/2008
  Q: I have a year old mini lop mixed - dwarf rabbit. She is otherwise healthy and happy. She loves ...
  A: Surgery can be very stressful on a rabbit. You could try to feed her some fruit and maybe if she ...
bunnies10/23/2008
  Q: we have wild rabbits at our work that entertain us on our lunch break (actually a black domestic was ...
  A: The pouch under their neck is called a dewlap and you will most often see them on does. Occasionally ...
When's too COLD!!10/22/2008
  Q: I was wandering how the weather keeps dipping into the 50's in Texas if my bunny would need extra ...
  A: Rabbits can tolerate the winter much better than the summer. In the case of the 50's, that is ...
Injury/Infant Death10/22/2008
  Q: My Dutch bunny recently had her first litter. I would say she is about 5 months old. I read up and ...
  A: I am sorry about the babies! Your rabbit and the father rabbit must have been part dwarf to have had ...
Bunny nesting behavior10/22/2008
  Q: So, I have a pair of bunnies - both neutered - one male mini-rex and a non-identified 4 pound gray ...
  A: They are probably eating more because of winter and chewing and digging are instinctual habits. ...
New Companion?10/22/2008
  Q: I got a companion for my older rabbit a few months back. The new companion, Fred, was a boy and ...
  A: I am sorry about Fred! You could try to give Daisy some extra attention and a couple more treats ...
my rabbits wont breed!!10/21/2008
  Q: i have been trying to breed my two netherland dwarfs for 1 month and 22days they have been living ...
  A: Is it possible that one or both are fixed? If not then you can try separating them for a little ...
Rabbit not drinking water10/21/2008
  Q: I've had my rabbit for about 5 years now. Recently, I have been putting vitamin drops in her water. ...
  A: Tale her to the vet asap! If you feel a hard lump in her stomach then she may have a hairball and ...
BAD PAWS N CLAWS !!!10/20/2008
  Q: i have 4 rabbits from the past 5-6 months. they r not inside the house nor in a cage. they r in a ...
  A: I am not exactly sure why your rabbit is taking the fur off of it's paws, it could be that there are ...
my new mini rex doesnt seems to like us!10/20/2008
  Q: we jus bought a mini rex, and she/he(we don't know yet) doesn't like to be pet our picked ...
  A: For your new bunny, she might not like to be picked up and doesn't like to be up high. Try cuddling ...
Nutherland Dwarf10/19/2008
  Q: Why is my 1 year old Netherlands Dwarf so mean? We didn't hold her much as a young one because she ...
  A: Try not to take her out of her cage, but let her come out herself because a rabbit's cage is its ...
Rabbits Rejected...Urgent!10/19/2008
  Q: My rabbit rejected her first litter but we saved 2 by holding her down and feeding the babies from ...
  A: Keep an eye on them! First litters will often not survive since the mother is inexperienced but ...
Rabbits Rejected...10/19/2008
  Q: My rabbit rejected her first litter of 7 but we saved 2 by handfeeding. Will she reject every ...
  A: First litters often die because the mother is inexperienced, but 2nd litters are much better and ...
Orphaned baby10/18/2008
  Q: Mia. My English Angora Doe (8 months old) gave birth to 5 kittens yesterday. I provided her with ...
  A: Mother rabbits will take care of the babies at night so as not to attract predators (they do this in ...
Rabbit10/18/2008
  Q: Today we just got a new rabbit that's a few months old. The guy we bought it from, who has a lot of ...
  A: It is not true that rabbits can't eat anything else as long as you know what is good ore bad. ...
fighting male rabbits10/13/2008
  Q: i have two baby male rabbit when they are older will they fight they have not been natured they are ...
  A: They may or may not. Fighting (if any) will begin at 6-7 months of age when they reach puberty. Just ...
reproducton & nail trim10/13/2008
  Q: "i have rabbits male-female since last 6 months, but there is no re-production! What facility needed ...
  A: They probably would've bred by now if they weren't fixed and over 6-7 months old. It could be ...
My rabbit's eye has a scratch.10/12/2008
  Q: My rabbit seems to have a scratch on his eye, I can not tell if it is infected or not because he ...
  A: Hey there Katherine! If it gets swollen and there is puss then it probably is infected. How you can ...
behaviour10/12/2008
  Q: i have a 6mnth old rabbit, she isnt allowing anyone go near her, pick her up, biting and scratching, ...
  A: It is possible that she is pregnant. If so, she would have the babies in about 31 days within ...
Rabbit Litter10/12/2008
  Q: 1. Are all the poisonous phenols baked out of them? Like all the phenols from the pine that is ...
  A: Feline Pine (R) is a good brand to try if you are looking for wood, or Yesterday's News (R)which is ...
My Rabbit is gonna die.10/11/2008
  Q: i just saw my rabbit.. he wasn't ill till evening. he was feeling very weak trying to move his legs ...
  A: He may have suffered a stroke and that would explain his trouble breathing and moving his legs or a ...
Orphaned babies10/10/2008
  Q: I woke up this morning to find my doe dead. She has a litter of five kits which are 4 weeks old ...
  A: I am sorry about your doe. The kits will still need milk until they are 6 weeks old and you can ...
new kits and dad10/10/2008
  Q: Our 4 kits are about ten minutes old. They're in a nice nest and safe. Mom appears stressed. I'm ...
  A: You will know that the babies are being fed if they have fat little tummies and are warm. The mom ...
new kits and dad10/10/2008
  Q: Our 4 kits are about ten minutes old. They're in a nice nest and safe. Mom appears stressed. I'm ...
  A: If you put the dad back in, he will be able to get the mom pregnant again. You can put him in and ...
Housing pregnant does together...10/9/2008
  Q: I have two unaltered does; Ophelia, 7 mths, and TarQuinn, 4 mths. They have been housed together ...
  A: Your rabbits are so cute! You can try it out and keep them together, because I have read about two ...
is my rabbit pregnant?10/8/2008
  Q: well i have no idea if my rabbit (Salt is an albino) is pregnant. She was with my boy rabit on the ...
  A: I think that your rabbit is pregnant if she is lactating. She would kindle on or around October ...
Kindling10/8/2008
  Q: 1 kit(alive. she has what appears to still be contractions. she's eating drinking,a little irritable ...
  A: If it has been since the morning and she hasn't had any more babies, then she is done and has a one ...
Mini and Giant lops??10/7/2008
  Q: I currently have an 8 month old mini lop buck named Dibley. He is lovely and friendly but doesn't ...
  A: I think that that is a good idea! Just get the female spayed before she is 6 months old, that is ...
frostbite10/7/2008
  Q: I live in Alaska and have recently got 3 french lop rabbits. They have to live outside year round ...
  A: Rabbits can handle the winter better than the summer. If their hutch is in a shed then that will ...
My rabbit has just had babies10/7/2008
  Q: My rabbit has just 6 babies about 3 hours ago (she is a first time mother), I am just wondering if ...
  A: Yes it is normal for the mom not to seem interested in the babies. She will feed them at night or ...
Trying to bond bunnies10/6/2008
  Q: I am trying to bond two fixed males. They seem to like each other, and the larger one grooms the ...
  A: The Larger bunny is trying to claim dominance, and it looks like the little bunny is in charge at ...
Rabbit Spraying10/6/2008
  Q: Our new bunny is reaching 6 months old and is scheduled for neutering. He has been spraying for some ...
  A: Hey there Kevin. I think that after the younger bunny gets fixed then it will probably stop and it ...
How do i acclimate a bunny in the middle of fall?10/6/2008
  Q: I want to get a lionhead bunny, but i cannot have it inside. It can only be in a shed. How do i ...
  A: Rabbits are better with cold weather rather than hot weather. If he is inside an enclosed shed, he ...
rabbit fur loss10/5/2008
  Q: you've been great help in the past so I have another question! My rabbit seems to be moulting, ...
  A: I think that it would most likely be shedding or the anti parasite medicine because that isn't a ...
Hello, Gooooood news10/4/2008
  Q: It's me Sarah! I realy have VERY gooooooooooood news, My rabbits have babies! I don't know when they ...
  A: Congratulations Sarah! How exciting! Give them access to food and water just like the parents. They ...
rabbits10/4/2008
  Q: ok i don't know if hes wild i got them free from a day care and they were unsure what kind and ...
  A: I don't think that they're wild, but if they were, they aren't anymore and they can eat the same ...
Rabbit info10/3/2008
  Q: my rabbits have been spoiled. and now that its starting to get cold, do i cover the rabbit cage with ...
  A: Cute picture!!! Rabbits can handle cold weather better than hot weather, but depending on the kind ...
my pet rabbit10/3/2008
  Q: About six months ago my husband bought me a rabbit from a local pet store. Overall I am content with ...
  A: Have you tried litter training her? Start with a litter box in her cage put it in the corner that ...
is my rabbit lonley10/2/2008
  Q: my rabbit seems lonely, iv had the rabbit for a year now and I'm wondering if it will be happier if ...
  A: You could try to get another rabbit. Females and males work best together rather than a male and a ...
Grumpy little Rabbit10/2/2008
  Q: I have a young female dwarf rabbit (about 3 years old now) who has recently become more aggressive. ...
  A: Try not to take her out of her cage, but let her come out herself because a rabbit's cage is its ...
bunny toys10/1/2008
  Q: They are doing really well and are real characters. I also would love to have a bit of advice on ...
  A: You are not bugging me at all! I like to answer questions! The toys that you have sound good! Some ...
PREGNANT RABBIT, NESTING AND KITS10/1/2008
  Q: I HAVE A 5 MONTH OLD HOLLAND LOP RABBIT,SHE IS PRESENTLY BUILDING A NEST WITH HER FUR, TIMOTHY HAY ...
  A: I am sorry that it didn't work out! A lot of first litters are like that and the whole litter dies ...
dirty bunnies9/30/2008
  Q: so i have a 2 year old dwarf hotot. a zoomy bunny who binkies and loves to chill with the family ...
  A: Ha ha! He sounds like a happy, silly bunny! I don't think that you can do anything about his ...
PREGNANT RABBIT, NESTING AND KITS9/30/2008
  Q: I HAVE A 5 MONTH OLD HOLLAND LOP RABBIT,SHE IS PRESENTLY BUILDING A NEST WITH HER FUR, TIMOTHY HAY ...
  A: Keep and eye on her, Rabbits should kindle between 28 to 34 days after breeding (sometimes more ...
bonding9/30/2008
  Q: I recently had my two female bunnies spayed. They had been mounting/fighting for dominance prior to ...
  A: There is only one way to find out and that is to put them in one cage together. Keep an eye on them ...
my rabbit is loosing fur9/30/2008
  Q: my rabbit is loosing fur on its back and neck.it is a mini rex.she had babys and we just got rid of ...
  A: It could be that your rabbit does miss her babies or she is just shedding a lot because that happens ...
Unhappy bunny9/30/2008
  Q: I just feel like I have failed as an owner he just is not happy. He came from a kindergarden ...
  A: What a cute picture! I am not sure what breed he could be, maybe a mix with a dwarf breed because of ...
identifying a false pregnancy9/29/2008
  Q: I have a 5 month old female mini lop rabbit who was living with a male. She started building a nest ...
  A: She may actually be pregnant! If she id getting fatter and producing milk these are signs that she ...
clueless my rabbit gave birth again9/29/2008
  Q: my rabbit gave birth just 5 weeks ago and now it gave birth again and the new babies are extremly ...
  A: Monitor the kits (both young and old) to see if they are all being fed. If they are being nourished ...
baby bunnies9/29/2008
  Q: some friends have just had a litter of 9 live bunnies. We decided to go and decide on 2 to adopt ...
  A: Hey there Gerry, They need to drink milk until they are 6 weeks old. Goat milk is a good replacement ...
bunny ate tomato leaves.9/29/2008
  Q: i Believe now that tomato leaves are toxic to bunnies. our bunny Bela was sick within 24 hrs and ...
  A: I am sorry for your loss. I am not sure what your question was exactly but yes tomato leaves are ...
Fleas on rabbit9/24/2008
  Q: . she can hop with it but once she stops she lifts it up. i turned her over to feel it and when i ...
  A: Hey there Krystal! Thank you! You could try to brush her hair the wrong way and put it on the skin ...
hurt paw9/22/2008
  Q: . she can hop with it but once she stops she lifts it up. i turned her over to feel it and when i ...
  A: First give her plenty of rabbit chew toys to chew on instead of the table. Rabbits need to chew to ...
baby rabbit9/22/2008
  Q: I saw a baby rabbit at our petting farm that I would like to adopt. He/she got my attention by the ...
  A: I think that the little bunny would like that! Make sure that you take him to the vet to get checked ...
rabbits eyes9/22/2008
  Q: my 6 month old rabbit eyes are not functioning correctly. one pupil is dilated to about 70% while ...
  A: That is a good thing that you are taking her to the vet, she may have had a stroke and now half of ...
hurt paw again read this one more explanation.9/22/2008
  Q: . sorry I am writing again but if you don't remember me i Asked you how to help my rabbits hurt ...
  A: I answered your other question and a way that you can tell that a rabbit is in pain is that they ...
hurt paw9/22/2008
  Q: . she can hop with it but once she stops she lifts it up. i turned her over to feel it and when i ...
  A: It may not be hurt if she can walk on it, and sometimes rabbits paws will shake when they are upside ...
Bonding Rabbits9/17/2008
  Q: About a month ago, I bought two lionhead rabbits (male and female). We had the male neutured two ...
  A: Hey there Sarah, I think that spaying her is your best chance at them being friendly again. If she ...
dwarf bunnies9/17/2008
  Q: I have had three dwarf bunnies in the last 2 months, and for some unknown reason they have all died. ...
  A: It is ok to feed it in itty bitty quantities as a very rare treat. If you give your rabbit too much ...
What if my rabbit was neutered too young?9/16/2008
  Q: I have a rabbit and when I got him he was already neutered. My concern is that he may have been ...
  A: Fixing your rabbit will help the rabbit later in life. It will help boost your rabbit's immune ...
nails9/16/2008
  Q: I feel neglectful, but I was unaware that I needed to clip my rabbit's nails. I have had her about ...
  A: Get some regular people nail clippers and some cornstarch. The cornstarch will help stop any ...
Rabbit in Labor9/15/2008
  Q: I bought my first rabbit today (she is a lionhead) she is 1 year old. The lady that I bought her ...
  A: By the time that you read this, the babies may have already been born. Yes a rabbit's water does ...
Holland Lop9/14/2008
  Q: ! I just happen to stumble upon this site and am glad that there is (hopefully) someone that can ...
  A: I think that he/she is definitely marking. To fix this, you could get him/her fixed. Ringworm is a ...
cleansing9/13/2008
  Q: How do you get the hard feces off the rabbit's genital. Can you put him in the tub with a little ...
  A: You shouldn't get the rabbit entirely wet or he may get a hairball from grooming himself dry. ...
Wild Baby Rabbits Jumping Out of the Nest9/13/2008
  Q: A week ago,we found a nest of baby rabbits while doing some gardening. Before we knew they were ...
  A: If they can't get back in, then you can take the bin away and put the nest on the ground. Then the ...
rabbits9/12/2008
  Q: i have a black and white female hare.I give her swollen grams and sometimes grass,coriander and ...
  A: I don't know about rose petals but gram crackers are not a very good thing to give a bunny unless it ...
Spaying my bunny9/11/2008
  Q: I recently adopted a female bunny from a friend of a friend that couldn't take care of her anymore. ...
  A: Hey there Adriana, The choice is up to you. It is not absolutely necessary to get her spayed. All ...
Baldness in 9-month Doe9/11/2008
  Q: I found a balding spot on the back of my doe (Thrianta) this morning. I'm not sure if it's from the ...
  A: You should get it checked out by a vet to be sure that it isn't something like a rash that is ...
rabbits acting different9/11/2008
  Q: It's me Sarah again! I have got my rabbits for so long now and they are living so happy together, ...
  A: The male might be trying to mate with the female. If you want this to stop, then you can separate ...
Breeding, training9/11/2008
  Q: I recently bought an English lop she is 4 months and I know I cannot breed her until about 9, but I ...
  A: You can breed her when she is 6 to 7 months of age. As for litter training, get multiple boxes and ...
Pet Lionhead rabbit9/9/2008
  Q: Our rabbits, who are brother and sister, mated, and had a litter of 3, and they came out perfectly ...
  A: Hey there Alex, It may have gotten annoyed with the hair in it's eye and scratched it. If they ere ...
tiny baby rabbits 4 days old are dying9/9/2008
  Q: 3 of twelve baby bunnies have died and one appears to be getting ready to die..they have yellowish ...
  A: Are you sure that they are not eating or is the mom not feeding them? You might try hand feeding ...
how to treat a runt?9/7/2008
  Q: How do I care for a runt? How much should i feed it? Can they drink KMR?
  A: First make sure that it is being fed by the mom. If it is then you don't have to do anything! If it ...
New baby rabbit9/6/2008
  Q: I recently had 3 baby rabbit and they are about 10 days old. one of them seems extremely small ...
  A: A peanut wouldn't have been able to survive for so long because they can't digest the mom's milk. If ...
my bunny9/6/2008
  Q: i have had my dutch rabbit for about 5 mounths this is my first rabbit ever i have 2 qustions 1. my ...
  A: Hey there Ali, Shedding is perfectly normal for a rabbit especially one that lives in Florida. If ...
baby pet bunnies9/5/2008
  Q: My bunny has recently had babies they are around 10 days old. They live in a "farmyard" at my ...
  A: What a great experience for the pre-schoolers! Baby bunnies will open their eyes at about two weeks ...
Rabbit Fur color and Rabbit Sex Identification9/5/2008
  Q: I have 2 questions. First, I have to dutch rabbits, both are kind of a grey/brown/black mix, but one ...
  A: Sometimes rabbits will change color according to the weather. Darker colors absorb more light that ...
Is it time?9/4/2008
  Q: I bought my rabbit Jade a partner a few days ago and they have been getting along great in neutral ...
  A: I think that it would be ok to try them out! They are also less hormonal and less likely to fight ...
feeding baby rabbits9/2/2008
  Q: when the mother rabbit doesn't feed her babies she pushes them away from the rest a few days after ...
  A: The reason that the mother is pushing her baby away might mean that there is a problem with it and ...
runny eyes9/2/2008
  Q: I have a male and female dutch bunnies. The female looks great.The male has had runny eyes for the ...
  A: Your rabbit might have weepy eye although I don't think that it would last that long. If it is weepy ...
I think my rabbit is sick9/1/2008
  Q: I've captured a wild rabbit about 1 month ago. He's been great and has been eatng and drinking. Last ...
  A: I don't think that you made your rabbit sick. Your rabbit may have snuffles. Symptoms include ...
Orphaned baby rabbit!!9/1/2008
  Q: my name is Ashley, and last night I acquired a baby rabbit. I do not know where its nest was, but I ...
  A: You will need some goat milk to feed the baby. You can use a syringe (without the needle) to feed ...
1yr old house rabbits8/31/2008
  Q: I rescued 2 baby bunnies about a year ago. They are completely litter box trained and for the ...
  A: If you don't stop them then they may continue this behavior. The next time you see them chewing the ...
How do you wash a rabbit?8/30/2008
  Q: I've had two female rabbits for over a year now, and they have never had a bath.They both live in a ...
  A: Washing rabbits is not the best idea, rabbits don't like water and if they get wet they will groom ...
please help me find out what happened to my rabbit...8/29/2008
  Q: I'm not sure if you can give me the right answer, but please let me know what you think. I had a ...
  A: I am so sorry over the loss of your bunny! Strokes are most often caused by a blood clot in the ...
rabbit's back legs not moving8/28/2008
  Q: To whom it may concern, My rabbit's back legs are not moving properly, and lost his muscles and ...
  A: Yes it would be a good idea to get an MRI of your rabbit. I'm not sure what is wrong with his legs, ...
My rabbit is bleeding after having given birth 14 hrs ago8/27/2008
  Q: she gave birth to 3 babies early this morning, may be around 5:00 to 6:00 am. It is now 6:46 pm and ...
  A: She could have a broken vein in her uterus. If it hasn't already stopped, you should take her to a ...
Angora Rabbit & hutches/cage8/27/2008
  Q: I have a 7-month old angora rabbit. She had a lot of hair (as you can imagine, being angora!) and ...
  A: Getting a new cage with a wire bottom is fine as long as it is not all wire bottom. Make sure that ...
My bunny is dumping his food dish8/26/2008
  Q: now i know he does not get out enough its hard i have five bunnies. One of witch is very need so i ...
  A: That is a good idea! Then he will be able to burn off some of his energy. For the Food dish, maybe ...
My bunny is dumping his food dish8/25/2008
  Q: now i know he does not get out enough its hard i have five bunnies. One of witch is very need so i ...
  A: You might try to put some toys in his cage for him to play with when he gets bored. Some good cheap ...
rabbit behaviour8/25/2008
  Q: my rabbit Miffy follows me around constantly, the worst thing is though if im doing something like i ...
  A: Your rabbit loves you! Maybe too much! When she nibbles and licks you she is grooming you and she ...
clipped and bleeding area on doe8/24/2008
  Q: hope you can help as here in the UK it is bank holiday and so no vets are open. I have started a ...
  A: For the cuts you can disinfect them with hydrogen peroxide and put a little bit of Neosporin on it ...
injured domestic rabbit8/24/2008
  Q: I have an injured domestic rabbit. It belongs to some neighbors who constantly let it out of its ...
  A: Your neighbor's rabbit could have a spinal or nervous problem (nervous system). I advise you to get ...
My Rabbits Health8/24/2008
  Q: First of all thank you for being free! My real question is that I have a bunny she is very young I ...
  A: Your bunny's head tilt could be an ear infection or a problem with balance in her brain. I would get ...
babies8/24/2008
  Q: my rabbit has had kittens they r about 1-2 weeks old the mother is loking after them well it seems ...
  A: Wow! I have never heard of a rabbit that could climb! It sounds like your rabbits are doing fine and ...
What breed are my bunnies?8/23/2008
  Q: I have been searching for a couple hours on the internet to find out what breed my bunnies are. We ...
  A: Your rabbits are so adorable! Floppy looks to be a Holland lop mix since one of his ears stands up. ...
bunny injured8/23/2008
  Q: my name is Jason and I want to know if my bunny has broken or sprained its paw. I was playing with ...
  A: I am sorry that I couldn't answer your question sooner! If it was stepped on it wouldn't be ...
Rabbit Breeding8/20/2008
  Q: I have a question about my pregnant Netherland Dwarf. Her type is a Ruby-Eyed White. She mated with ...
  A: Hey there Jessie! It could be that she had a miscarriage, or they will come in a couple of days. ...
concerned about my rabbit8/20/2008
  Q: my rabbit nikey is bout 10yrs. the last couple of days his breathing has got faster and he seems to ...
  A: He may have a problem with his feet Turn him over on his back with his head slightly lower than his ...
bunny playing habits8/20/2008
  Q: My two one and a half year old bunnies don't seem to be interested in any kind of toy. I scatter ...
  A: Normal as can be! These are some good toys for bunnies and your bunnies know it! As for the ...
pregnant rabbit8/20/2008
  Q: how do you know she is pregnant? would she attack other males rabbits? she only 4 month can she be ...
  A: Rabbits usually reach puberty at 6 to 7 months of age but just to be sure you should look for the ...
Pairing up rabbits8/19/2008
  Q: I am the owner of 15 rabbits, most of which were given to me by people not wanting them anymore or ...
  A: You could try to mix and match the pairs a bit to see which one they are best with but if that fails ...
female lionhead bunny, with baby dwaf8/19/2008
  Q: I was really hoping to get another bunny, i have a female lionhead rabbit, [not entirely sure on her ...
  A: Hey there Carly I would start by introducing them through wire. While your lionhead is in it's cage ...
found nearly drowned baby8/19/2008
  Q: a few hours ago, my neighbor brought me a baby rabbit that he found struggling in the swimming pool ...
  A: I don't recommend putting the baby bunny in with your other rabbits. You should hand feed the baby ...
babies8/19/2008
  Q: i bought 2 "female" rabbits in April, 4 weeks ago i found 5 babies in hutch, obviously 1 rabbit is ...
  A: Her bad behavior might just be that she is protecting her current babies but I wouldn't take any ...
skin mite on rabbit8/18/2008
  Q: cani get this meds from store or do i have to see vet, or is there something herbal i can do. no ...
  A: It would be best to see a vet for this kind of problem. He/She will be able to prescribe the right ...
Pet Bunny Biting8/18/2008
  Q: I have had PET rabbits since 1993 and feel I am experienced in all the aspects of caring for them. ...
  A: Hey Brenda, If she is just nibbling then it could be that she loves you and is grooming you, or if ...
indifferent bunnies:(8/18/2008
  Q: Your posts are really helpful:) I am Richa from India. I have two male bunnies, one and a half year ...
  A: Don't be sad! You could try to give them a treat whenever you "hang out" with them. Apples, bananas, ...
fiber for bunny8/18/2008
  Q: this is Elisabet, i'd like to ask about bunny feed. As long as i read timothy hay is very important ...
  A: If you know of any farmers near by, you may be able to ask them for some alfalfa hay, or grow some ...
Flemish Giant Tail8/18/2008
  Q: I have two Flemish Giants (male and female, Peter and Flopsy) who started off in a cage but are now ...
  A: If you have examined it closely, and it doesn't have any thing other than wetness then it is ...
brown rabbit in yard8/17/2008
  Q: I am in Florida. There has been a medium sized brown rabbit living in my back yard under the bridge ...
  A: If the rabbit is a mom then somewhere around the yard there will be a nest. The nest will be in a ...
Rabbit is limping8/17/2008
  Q: my friend has a 10 week old baby lop rabbit which she got a week ago. A couple of days ago he seemed ...
  A: I do not think it is broken or the bunny would probably not be so lively. If it is broken you may be ...
wild rabbit8/17/2008
  Q: our cat brought in a rabbit a few days ago and it was hiding in our garage for about 24hours untill ...
  A: It is perfectly fine for you to keep her! She sounds sweet! As for her running away, she still has a ...
My mini rex is blowing his coat right before the state fair!8/16/2008
  Q: I have a black mini rex rabbit that I am going to take to the state fair. He just started blowing ...
  A: I would brush his hair out so that he doesn't get a hairball. Before showing you should also brush ...
nest in middle of lawn8/16/2008
  Q: I found a nest in the middle of my lawn. I am afraid the gardeners will mow over it. Can I dig ...
  A: Maybe you could put a couple of tall sticks in the ground around the nest, then talk to your ...
rabbit depression8/16/2008
  Q: thank you for caring to read my problem
  A: Since you didn't describe what you bunny was doing to show that he was sad, but I can give you some ...
rabbit hopping on three legs only8/15/2008
  Q: My rabbit was hopping around fine yesterday. But when i got back home, it started to hop using only ...
  A: Hey there Claire, Your rabbit might have a splinter, a broken toenail, a sprained leg, or a thorn in ...
Rabbits fighting8/15/2008
  Q: I wondered if you can give me some advise. I have had my two female (sisters) rabbits for 4 years ...
  A: You did the right thing to separate them. I am not sure why they are not getting along but spaying ...
sawdust or hay8/15/2008
  Q: I would please like to know if sawdust or hay is better for my rabbits cage, thanks, Sarah!
  A: Hay would be better than sawdust because not only is hay a good bedding, but it provides roughage ...
happy rabbit8/15/2008
  Q: I would please like to know a few things a rabbit would do if its happy b'cos I love to have happy ...
  A: No problem! It is east to tell a happy rabbit from a sad one. If you have a running space for ...
How many rabbits? Boys or girls?8/14/2008
  Q: We are thinking about adopting/buying pet rabbits. We are thinking that we should get two so that ...
  A: Two bunnies sound great! Spaying and neutering is recommended, but make sure that you get a vet who ...
some signs8/14/2008
  Q: I would please like to know a few signs to show that your rabbit is getting babies, thanks! ANSWER: ...
  A: Hey Sarah, If the place made of wood is like a little separate room then it is perfect. If not then ...
Grooming a long haired rabbit8/14/2008
  Q: My husband and I came home one night during the winter and found a long haired rabbit outside our ...
  A: If it isn't absolutely hopeless, try a rabbit mat rake. When the brush fails then the only thing ...
lop ear nibbling8/13/2008
  Q: We just got a lop ear a week ago. He is very friendly and we are spending about an hour with him ...
  A: Hey Melissa, You have a very affectionate rabbit on your hands! Rabbits will nibble your fingers to ...
some signs8/13/2008
  Q: I would please like to know a few signs to show that your rabbit is getting babies, thanks!
  A: Rabbits will give birth within 28 to 31 days of breeding. They will start to build a nest in their ...
Baby wild rabbit8/13/2008
  Q: My cat injured a baby cottontail in her back right leg or back.. I cannot find anyone in my ...
  A: What I would do is first disinfect the wound. Cat saliva is poisonous and disinfection is crucial. ...
Breed of bunnies8/12/2008
  Q: I would like to know how I can find out the breed of my bunnies
  A: If you know of a local rabbit breeder you might go and ask them, or the person that you got the ...
rabbit getting babies?8/12/2008
  Q: I have two rabbits and I am not sure if they are male and female but I think they are, Now the ...
  A: You could have a male and a female, or two rabbits of the same gender. If they are male and female ...
MY RABBIT WONT MOVE AT ALL! IS SHE DYING?8/11/2008
  Q: and today i came to check her in her cage and she was sitting still and i left her alone because i ...
  A: I don't think that your rabbit is dying. She may be sleeping or just relaxing. Sometimes rabbits ...
baby bunnies8/10/2008
  Q: i bought 2 rabbits in may, and was assured that they were both female, 2 weeks ago we discovered 5 ...
  A: Hey Debbie, I don't think that the mom would breed while she was pregnant, but just in case, I ...
First time rabbit owner8/9/2008
  Q: My parents and I are planning to purchase a rabbit from a breeder when I purchase the rabbit I am a ...
  A: I know how you feel! During the ride home, if you have a kennel to transport your bunny, the most ...
Biting.8/8/2008
  Q: I need help with my 7-week old male dwarf Hotot/mini Satin mix. I just brought him home, and he's ...
  A: Hey Janet, Your rabbit is probably just being affectionate. He is "grooming" you and that is a sign ...

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