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Rabbits/Questions Answered by Expert Patricia Hernandez
| Subject | Date Asked |
| outside | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have 4 rabbits that are 9 weeks old and i live in nova scotia and i was wandering if it was to ... A: If these rabbits have been raised in a warm environment of over 55 degrees I would not put them ... | |
| Constipated rabbit | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit's tummy is gurgling and she seems to be constipated. What is the best and most natural ... A: The best thing you can give your bunny for any type of digestion problem is good quality dry grass ... | |
| rabbit | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: will you be able to touch the baby rabbit a day after they are born A: Yes, you can touch the babies. However you want to be careful with the mama. Most rabbit mothers are ... | |
| Attack | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: Hey Patricia I really need your help. I raised my Rabbit ever since he was a baby. He is a lionhead ... A: I am sorry to hear of the problems you are having with your bunny. It is sad but true that rabbits ... | |
| birth control | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a male and female dwarf rabbits. They like eachother and like to stay together, they don't ... A: The only birth control for rabbits is to have one of them neutered. Yes, I think the best thing ... | |
| infection or testicular cancer, either painful? | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 8 yo male dwarf mix rabbit. 3 days ago I noticed his one of his testacles is very large, ... A: It is impossible to tell you if your bunny is in pain. I can not "feel" for him. They have no way of ... | |
| New born bunny. | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit had her first litter of kits on Friday night, Pixie has left them for dead and all of them ... A: You have a hard time ahead of you, but with luck you can do this. First it does sound like you are ... | |
| sick rabbit? | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I got up this morning, and my rabbit was in the position as if it were dead but it wasnt. it was ... A: It sounds like your rabbit is dying. I have no idea what may have happened to it to cause this. I ... | |
| rabbit with diarrhea | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I just got a new bunny, Pumba, and the day after I brought her home, I started to notice that she ... A: First lets discuss the genitalia situation. It may be that the anus area is swollen from the ... | |
| breeding father and daughter rabbit | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: i read on the internet that it is ok to breed a female bunny with its dad but u cant breed 2 rabbits ... A: You can breed brother to sister. However when you breed closely related animals to each other it ... | |
| Living in a house of fur | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I need help. I have four rabbits who are usually very clean and lovely creatures. They are all house ... A: I don't know that I can really help you with your problem but I will try. I keep my rabbits is a ... | |
| Re: How often do the bunny babies have milk? | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a female dwarf bunnies (6 months old)and 2 male bunnies (1 is one yr old and the other one is ... A: If your baby is fat I would think that mama is taking care of it. A mother rabbit only feeds her ... | |
| rabbit diet question | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I live in an apartment and I'm interesting in growing grass for my rabbit. The growing would be done ... A: I think you would probably be best off to use an annual ryegrass. It will germinate quickly, grow ... | |
| Rabbits | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a netherland dwarf bunny(male), he loved to be handled when he was a baby, i brought him from ... A: Many of the dwarf breeds of rabbits are not known for a sweet nature. As cute as they are many are ... | |
| Wont eat pellets? | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I know you said you would answer questions about raising and showing, but you are the only expert ... A: I would call the vet and let her know about the change in eating habbits. I don't know what meds she ... | |
| Rabbits in my back yard | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a small dog (pikegnese) and i let him out the other day and he kept going to one spot in the ... A: It is so kind of you to think of helping this little family. However the nicest thing you can do for ... | |
| flaky skin | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have had my rabbit for nearly three years now and he has not had any medical problems but recently ... A: It does sound like mites to me. I suggest that you take your bunny to the vet for a skin scraping to ... | |
| Wont eat pellets? | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I know you said you would answer questions about raising and showing, but you are the only expert ... A: Be sure to watch to make sure that your bunny is passing regular stool pellets and that he is ... | |
| Bunny suddenly sick | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: Our bunny started acting peculiar today. He was still accepting treats but just not himself. Later ... A: I am very saddened to hear about your bunny. There are so many things that can go wrong with ... | |
| eating greens | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6yr old nutered lop eared rabbit. He used to eat fresh greens all the time and then he ... A: The greens may be giving him some intestinal discomfort now and he may be smart enough to recognize ... | |
| Rabbit Ears, crust loss of hair | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: Our new rabbit is about 3-4 months old and he has a small rim of crust framing his ears. in the ... A: It sounds like your bunny has ear mites. There is a product that you can get at the farm supply ... | |
| lion head rabbit | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: our family pet loves to run free in our back garden.Recently I've spotted a cat on boundary wall ... A: Yes the cat could very well attack your rabbit. Also, cat bites are deadly to rabbits. Cats carry a ... | |
| Getting another rabbit, is this wise? | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: i have a Giant French Lop Toto,(male) we have had him for almost 2 years, he is such a lovable chap, ... A: French Lops are adorable creatures and I too like them. Most are very sweet and laid back and I ... | |
| mini rex rabbits | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: i think my rabbit may have snuffles, what can i do? A: You need to take your bunny to the vet. Snuffles is very hard to cure and it takes a strong ... | |
| Losing fur | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit is losing fur on his front right paw, around his "first" and "middle finger" nails. He ... A: I can't tell you exactly what the problem is but I can give a few ideas. He may have a fungus such ... | |
| Rabbits | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: My pet male rabbit goes around my dad often. He has started feeling superstitious about it. I would ... A: I can't tell you exactly why the rabbit runs around your dad. I can tell you though that I have some ... | |
| Urgent! My Rabbit Ate Foam! | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I know this isn't exactly your specialty but there are no other experts available and since it is a ... A: I have no idea of the toxic issues with foam. I would suggest that you call your local vet. They ... | |
| New bunny behaviour | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Hernandez! My partner and I just adopted two lop-eared, 11 week old rabbits (litter-mates). When we ... A: Your bunnies sound to me like they are Mini Lops. It sounds like they have been moved around and had ... | |
| How much can I reduce their ration? | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: We have record snow for the area about 4' in 2 weeks. I only have a few days feed for my outdoor ... A: If you have good grass hay, no mold, your rabbits can most definitely live on that. Cut their feed ... | |
| Is my Rabbit Pregnant? | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I Have 1 Rabbit then 1 day i went to the Pet Shop and Saw these 2 Dwarf Rabbits, And 1 was a Male ... A: There are no signs that your doe will be pregnant. You will need to give her a nest box filled with ... | |
| Newly adopted Rabbit has surprise Litter | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: About 4 weeks ago I adopted a large female Flemish Giant rabbit . She has been living indoors with ... A: If you have a little antibiotic ointment you might put a bit on it. Make sure the ointment is ... | |
| Newly adopted Rabbit has surprise Litter | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: About 4 weeks ago I adopted a large female Flemish Giant rabbit . She has been living indoors with ... A: You should take the babies away from her until the nest is finished. Try pulling a little fur from ... | |
| rabbit breeds | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Patricia, I would like to know what kind of rabbits I have,I have 5 rabbits, 3 are all white, 1 is ... A: There are many breeds and it is impossible for me to tell you which ones you have without seeing ... | |
| Newly adopted Rabbit has surprise Litter | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: About 4 weeks ago I adopted a large female Flemish Giant rabbit . She has been living indoors with ... A: I hope I have not been long in answering you. I just got home and I didn't look to see what time you ... | |
| Dutch Rabbit smaller feces & Shape | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: Dutch dwarf 5 year female rabbit that has been fixed & ONLY fed fresh cilantro, parsley and timothy ... A: Since your bunny has passed a stool and is beginning to eat again I think she will be fine. I am ... | |
| question | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: my rabbit has been caughing and sneezing for a while what does that mean? A: Your rabbit may have a disease called snuffles. It is caused by a bacteria that is very hard to get ... | |
| 2 ltters in one cage | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: Mothe and daughter each had a litter within 2 days in 2 seperate nests. When the kits are old ... A: Much of what happens from here on out depends on the personality of the mothers. Some does will not ... | |
| Quick Behaviour Question | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I just have a quick behavioral question, I know it isn't written in your expertise but I'm sure you ... A: I have never personally dealt with neutered rabbits. All of my bunnies are intact show rabbits. I ... | |
| my bunny had babies | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: my name is Anna, just yesterday, February 6, my bunny who is not even a year had little kits. i was ... A: I am a bit confused. I am understanding that your doe had babies Saturday and didn't make a nest for ... | |
| dirt digging and covering up after nesting | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: My name is Jang Park. I had 4 bunnies and grew together. They are one boy and three girls, I found ... A: Your bunny is hiding her nest to protect her young. Are you sure she has not already had them? Every ... | |
| bunny's appetite problem :/ | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday I had my female bunny neutered...The vet told me that she won't eat the first day 'cause ... A: Finding a good rabbit vet is not always easy, even here. Did your bunny's poo look like a small ... | |
| my male rabbit | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a male rabbit and he is 1 year old, since Jan 19. As a baby he use to roll a water bottle and ... A: My, do you have a bit of a problem. I would not suggest that you buy a female to go with your male. ... | |
| treats | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: at what age can you start to feed a bunny carrot and yogurt treats? A: Honestly your bunny will be healthier if you do not feed him these type of treats. Your bunny should ... | |
| my bunny stoped eating and pooping too!!! | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday I had my female bunny neutered...The vet told me that she won't eat the first day 'cause ... A: I think your bunny is just in pain right now and does not feel real great. Keep offering her the ... | |
| Rabbits in classrooms | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: RE: The question from Becki on Feb. 1, 2010----KEEPING A RABBIT IN A CAGE FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT OF ... A: I am here to answer questions for people, not to judge them. I WILL continue to try to help those ... | |
| Pregnant rabbit | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: So i know that my rabbit is pregnant. The male weighs about 2 pounds white with red eyes im unsure ... A: OK, your bunnies can be of any size from small to very large depending on which genes they get. None ... | |
| Baby bunnies | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My five week old rabbits seem active and healthy, but I'm not sure if their mother is still feeding ... A: Your mother bunny is probably still feeding the babies but not often. Keep food in front of the ... | |
| Pregnant rabbit | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: So i know that my rabbit is pregnant. The male weighs about 2 pounds white with red eyes im unsure ... A: I am a bit confused but let's see if we can't weed this thing out. You say the male is about 2 ... | |
| my rabbit is acting weird and making noises Ive never heard. | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My kindergarten classroom has a rabbit (Big Foot)and she has been acting unusual. I often pet pet ... A: Your rabbit has become very territorial of her space. This is not uncommon in adult unspayed ... | |
| rabbit diahorrea | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I came across your name on the internet. Good day. I breed meat rabbits to which I feed commercial ... A: I am not familiar with the medications, Primasol or Trisulmix, and could not find any info on them ... | |
| breeding | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: How can i tell if my rabbit is pregent.Other sites tell me to fill on her bell but she will not let ... A: It can be difficult to tell if a female rabbit is pregnant. However if you have both an adult male ... | |
| two dwarf rabbits | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: i currently own two dwarf bunnies; of course my girlfriend and i follow all of the rules and we have ... A: It is very possible that the two bunnies were testing each other. If they were running at each other ... | |
| Little black bunny | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Hey Pat. I talked to you about 2 weeks ago about my little black bunny. He's still alive and well. ... A: I am glad to hear that your little one is doing so much better! Mother rabbits only visit the nest ... | |
| rabbit breeding | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: We thought we bought 2 female rabbits. Our daughter noticed them breeding over the last couple of ... A: If you have a male and female rabbit I would assume you are going to have babies! Your female has ... | |
| holland rabbit | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: Do rabbits have good eye sight and how long do they live? A: Rabbits can live for as much as 12 years but most survive only to about six or seven. Much depends ... | |
| mean rabbit | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I adopted a 18 month old rabbit from HRS in May. He is male, nuetered and a lop. He has run of the ... A: I am so sorry to hear of the problems that you are having with the rabbit that you adopted. It ... | |
| Instructions for new owners | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: What would you include on one page for people with no rabbit experience? A: OK, here is a brief summery for you. Feed: good quality pellets, lots of good quality grass hay, ... | |
| Over my head, pregnet jersey wooly | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I am 16 and breeding my rabbits for the first time, i have a few questions. My rabbit is a 2 year ... A: You need to give your doe a box to build her nest in. The box needs to be about 12x12 or 12x14. If ... | |
| dwaf rabbit | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: My drawf rabbits is pulling out her hair around the front and side of her body? Do you have any idea ... A: Are your rabbits housed together? Could your female be pregnant? Female rabbits will pull the fur ... | |
| rabbit's infected eye | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: My daughter's rabbit appears to have an eye infection. The eye is quite crusty. We have been ... A: fHi Jeanne. Eye infections can be treated with Terramycin Opthalmic ointment. It can be ordered from ... | |
| Rabbits | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: is there an average amount of babies? If you need to know the type of bunny to tell how many babies ... A: Most dwarf and small breed rabbits can mature as early as four months. Larger breeds take another ... | |
| Baby Rabbits/Bunnies | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I am twelve and I have two bunnies named Thumper and Rofu. Rofu is a black and white shorthair male. ... A: You will need to keep your male and female in separate cages. I would guess that your female is ... | |
| My baby rabbit. | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: My rabbit had 5 babies Dec. 26. 4 of them are big and fat and healthy. But a black one is much ... A: I am glad to hear that your baby is better. Baby rabbits can look bloated if they have had a lot of ... | |
| i want a rabbit but have questions | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: i REALLY want a rabbit(neitherland dwarf) but my mom wont let me. she says their too smelly, we have ... A: First I want you to know that I don't want you to argue with your mother and her word is final. ... | |
| How long after giving birth before a doe slims down? | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: The kits are starting to open their eyes but the does is still fat and heavy. They are outdoors ... A: It sounds like your doe and kits are good and healthy. Your doe will slim down when the kits make ... | |
| rabbits nail | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: today i accidently caught my rabbits foot in the back door. it started bleeding and she was limping. ... A: If your bunny broke or lost her nail she will be fine soon. I do suggest that you look at her foot ... | |
| Pregnant rabbit | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: We have a doe and a buck and at the end of november the doe gave birth to a litter of six, one died ... A: It is often hard to tell when a doe is bred. Even the most experienced breeders often have trouble ... | |
| bathing dwarf bunnies | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: could we take dwarf bunnies a bath? A: I would not suggest that you give bunnies a bath. They do not dry fast like a dog and they will get ... | |
| Poopy on bottom | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: My little Shadow has poopy on his bottom right near his boy parts. He had it about 8 months ago and ... A: A healthy rabbit usually does not get a dirty bottom. This does not mean that he is sick but that ... | |
| Colour breeding | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: We have a very small blanket broken chocolate otter mini rex. His dam was a blanket broken chocolate ... A: OK, it looks like you can definitely get your otters in the first generation cross. I would say that ... | |
| Colour breeding | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: We have a very small blanket broken chocolate otter mini rex. His dam was a blanket broken chocolate ... A: To answer your question I will need to ask you a couple of questions. You say your doe is a casor ... | |
| rabbits birth babies | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: my bunny just had a litter of 6 babies. i didnt know she was pregnant. she ate 1 and bit the ears ... A: I am so sorry not to have gotten back to you sooner. I hope the rest of your litter is doing well. ... | |
| food/milk for orphans rabbit | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: helo, how can I get milk for orphans rabbit? I live in Indonesia. it is not available here in my ... A: If you can not find milk replacer and you can not find another doe with a litter that you can put ... | |
| a question about nasal discharge in my holland lop | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: my holland lop that i have (Willow)is 3 months. she gets a lot of sleep gathered up in the corner of ... A: I can be normal for a bunny to have a wet nose in the winter if it is kept outside. If the bunny is ... | |
| Breeding | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: A litter from single mane Lionhead parents had 2 really nice double mane offsprings. Should I breed ... A: You can do either. If you breed your double manes back to their single mane parents you will get ... | |
| Bedding and litter box | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a Netherland Dwarf bunny two days ago and I have never owned my own pet before, so I ... A: I'm glad to hear that you have hay for your bunny as that is one of the most important thing you can ... | |
| Rabbits paw | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I have had a male rabbit for about 4 weeks now and he is 12 weeks old. He is an absolute treasure ... A: Does your living room have carpet? If so, my first suggestion would be to check all of the toenails ... | |
| my bunnies died | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: i have 7 bunnies and they are about a month old. i keep the mom outside in the backyard and i keep ... A: I am sorry to hear that you lost another bunny. Be sure to find the bunnies some hay. You can buy it ... | |
| The colouring of my bunny... | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of colouring my little 5 month old Cookie is? It's ... A: Oh, how pretty!!!! I do believe that she is a Sable Marten, however if she shows a bluish cast ... | |
| Rabbit | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: If inline rabbit breeding ok? A: Line breeding is fine if you cull your animals very carefully. Line breeding will intensify the good ... | |
| my bunnies died | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: i have 7 bunnies and they are about a month old. i keep the mom outside in the backyard and i keep ... A: No, I don't know why your bunnies are dying but we will try to figure out the problem. What are you ... | |
| Type of rabbit food | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have 2, 2 year old Mini-Rex Male(fixed)brothers living together that are slightly overweight. I ... A: There are so many types of feed it is hard to say which is the best. Rabbit breeds differ and the ... | |
| reply | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: she eats a 6x20cm container of food each night she has been in the nesting area mainly all day ... A: I'm glad you cleaned out the hutch. I don't understand when you say she has really big nipples. Does ... | |
| mouth full of straw | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: this girl rabbit ive got keeps on putting hay in her mouth. not little strands but bikg mouth fulls. ... A: You can use a cardboard box till you get a nest box. Put some hay or staw in the box, make a hole in ... | |
| Bunny is not eating pellets | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I am concerned about my female lionhead rabbit. She is about 8 weeks old and she is not eating any ... A: As long as your bunny is healthy I would not worry about her only eating hay. Hay is very important ... | |
| rabbits fighting! | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: i have two drawf lop rabbits. one is 3 yrs old and one 2. They have both lived together inseparable ... A: I don't have much knowledge of rabbits which are housed together as my show rabbits have seperate ... | |
| mouth full of straw | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: this girl rabbit ive got keeps on putting hay in her mouth. not little strands but bikg mouth fulls. ... A: Your rabbit needs a nest box as soon as you can give her one. Like, NOW! If she does not have one ... | |
| reply | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: she eats a 6x20cm container of food each night she has been in the nesting area mainly all day ... A: There is no way to tell how her litter will turn out at this time. Some does are real good mothers ... | |
| Size genetics | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: Are rabbits like pea plants in that a tall parent and a short parent will produce 3 tall to 1 short? ... A: Well yes, no, and maybe. It depends on what type of rabbits you are working with. Not if you have ... | |
| weak bunny | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: poppy and lily Over ther last week lily has changed from a rabbit who loves to run around and eat ... A: I am not a vet and have very limited medical knowledge, however I will try to help if I can. The ... | |
| Help Me | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: they all ran away this morning but then i found them 2 hours later. I've separated them all and as ... A: No rabbits usually do not make noise when they are kindling. She will need lots of rabbit pellets ... | |
| enrofloxacin | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit was prescribed enofloxacin susp. @ 20ml/ml. we are watch for loose stool and stop ... A: I always have trouble calculating the dosage of medications, however it sounds like the dosage that ... | |
| 4 month old not eating greens, at ALL | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: Patricia. I emailed you when my Mimi had a stroke this past summer. With your advice and other I ... A: I agree with you that you could have a bacteria problem if you just hang the greens, unless of ... | |
| Worrying... (accidental pregnancy?) | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I bought two female rabbits some weeks ago. It turned out that one of them is a male. So, there is ... A: I don't think you have to worry too much. I suppose it is possible for your doe to be bred but I ... | |
| Help Me | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: they all ran away this morning but then i found them 2 hours later. I've separated them all and as ... A: You should see fur piled up in the nest after the doe has had her young. You may see that she has ... | |
| Breeding | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I am starting up a private breeding bussiness and I need to know a couple quick things I want to ... A: If you have an area such as a garage in which to keep your doe you can breed her in the winter as ... | |
| 4 month old not eating greens, at ALL | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Patricia. I emailed you when my Mimi had a stroke this past summer. With your advice and other I ... A: I am saddened to hear of Mimi's death. I had so hoped that she would be here for a long time to ... | |
| Help Me | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: they all ran away this morning but then i found them 2 hours later. I've separated them all and as ... A: If your doe has a box with hay or straw and she is alone she should be OK. Don't bother her too much ... | |
| rabbits | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: how do you tell if my rabbit is a boy or girl A: If you press on the sexual area of the bunny you will see a little slit which means it is a girl or ... | |
| My 3 month old rabbit! | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: i think my 3 and a half month old rabbit is pregnant because theywere mating a lot and aren't now ... A: If you don't get the other rabbits out of your does pen you won't have any babies to show anyone. ... | |
| Saying good bye to Spud the Rabbit | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: After a few weeks of illness, my little Spudy died last week, he was around 2 1/2. He had been ... A: I am sorry to hear of your loss of Spud. It is never easy to loose a friend, big or little. I don't ... | |
| Rabbit Testicle.... | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to check and make sure a bunny I bought from a breeder has been neutered... I looked it ... A: OK, he is old enough to be mature. He should have two testicles but sometimes only one will drop ... | |
| Rabbit Testicle.... | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to check and make sure a bunny I bought from a breeder has been neutered... I looked it ... A: I am not sure how to describle the male rabbits annatomy to you. How old is the bunny you bought? ... | |
| lop bunny with dry skin | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old male lop-mix bunny. He has really dry skin and have read that lops are prone to ... A: I would not use camphor on a rabbit. Ivermectin will work well for ear mites and fur and body lice. ... | |
| should I feed her unlimited pellets? | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: My Lionhead had 4 kits 10 days ago. She now feels very heavy because she's getting unlimited ... A: It sounds like your little family is doing well. I would not cut down on the pellets but I would add ... | |
| My 3 month old rabbit! | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: i think my 3 and a half month old rabbit is pregnant because theywere mating a lot and aren't now ... A: If your buck is still in the cage with your doe you need to take him out! He will disturb your doe ... | |
| Breeding | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I am starting up a private breeding bussiness and I need to know a couple quick things I want to ... A: Your doe is not to old to breed. However it might be just a bit hard to get her bred. Fat gathers ... | |
| is my rabbit pregnant? | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: well i have 2 rabbits. and my boyfriend found them mating a couple times. and now she has nipples. ... A: Congratulations! I am so glad to hear that the little ones are doing well. It is good that they are ... | |
| My rabbbit has a cold | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a mini lop name Oreo, this morning i went down to feed him like normal and i notice that he ... A: I think you need to take Oreo to the vet. The fact that he is not eating and not going potty tells ... | |
| My Rabbit | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit, Oreo, has recently been acting different. He's acting more aggressive, he's losing hair, ... A: Yes, I would suggest that you take Oreo to the vet. He may just have parasites or he may have ... | |
| baby rabbits | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit has currently got 4 week old litter of kits and I think she is expecting again, What ... A: If you have a buck in the cage with your doe it is most certain that you are going to have babies ... | |
| Bobby my rabbit | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a rabbit who is now almost 4 and i've been noticing over the last month off and on she has ... A: I would suggest that you take your bunny to the vet. It sounds to me like it may have some sort of ... | |
| My 3 month old rabbit! | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: i think my 3 and a half month old rabbit is pregnant because theywere mating a lot and aren't now ... A: Any time you leave a buck and doe together you are going to have babies. If you do not have the ... | |
| is my rabbit pregnant? | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: well i have 2 rabbits. and my boyfriend found them mating a couple times. and now she has nipples. ... A: I handle every baby bunny I get from the day it is born. I have never had a doe reject her young ... | |
| hi | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: hey ive got a girl rabbit and she makes a funny sound when shes hot. it kinda sounds like when a dog ... A: It just means she is stressed at that moment. However she may also be overweight. If you think she ... | |
| Paralysis in Rabbits | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I hope all is well? My rabbit is 6 years old and recently she has lost the use of her left leg. ... A: I am so sorry to hear of the problems with your bunny. It does sound like she has had a stroke. With ... | |
| hi | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: hey ive got a girl rabbit and she makes a funny sound when shes hot. it kinda sounds like when a dog ... A: If your bunny is drinking and sneezes it is probably nothing to worry about, but if it sneezes at ... | |
| hi | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: hey ive got a girl rabbit and she makes a funny sound when shes hot. it kinda sounds like when a dog ... A: I don't know that anything is wrong with your rabbit. Rabbits make many noises. I have one that ... | |
| rabbits gone bad | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I've got two fluffy 6 month rabbits that attack me, bite me and pull out my hair when i try to feed ... A: I am so sorry to hear that you are having this sort of problem with your bunnies. I really have ... | |
| is my rabbit pregnant? | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: well i have 2 rabbits. and my boyfriend found them mating a couple times. and now she has nipples. ... A: If you have a buck and a doe and they have been loose together...yes your doe is probably pregnant. ... | |
| does color of rabbit determine illness | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to adopt a pair of rabbits and I'm researching the differet varieties. I came across ... A: I don't know much about mega colon. I have very limited medical knowledge. As far as breeds for ... | |
| breeding rabbits | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: recently i have got 60 rabbits for breeding purpose. Will the temperature below 17 degree C. effect ... A: 17C. would be a great temperature to raise rabbits in. They would be very comfortable. The only time ... | |
| my poor bunny died and i want to know why | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: My Netherland dwarf bunny Hopper just died in my arms and i am sick with grief. Why did he die? ... A: I don't know for sure why your bunny died because I don't know anything about your bunny. His age, ... | |
| mini lop breeding colours | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I am starting to breed mini lops and am wanting to breed a chinchilla or squirrel doe with a ... A: If you breed your black agouti (chinchilla) or blue agouti (squirrel) does to a chocolate buck you ... | |
| albino bunny | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: how old dose albino bunnys live to be.i have had easter my albino bunny for 3 years. A: Rabbits can live to be 10-12 years if they are very well taken care of. However most live for 6-7 ... | |
| bunny paralysis | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a pet bunny, my lovely little dougal. He is about 6 and i have had him all his life. For ... A: I have been going over things is my mind and researching things a bit. Am I correct that Dougal does ... | |
| bunny paralysis | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a pet bunny, my lovely little dougal. He is about 6 and i have had him all his life. For ... A: Your letter touched my heart and made me cry. I have been where you are many times and it is never ... | |
| rabbit burrowing a tunnel/hole then covering it back up? | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: We took 2 rabbits from our neightbor who moved. They were outdoor rabbits so we built a bunny area ... A: You are not bothering me. Not ever. Usually when a doe builds a nest it is at the back of the box. ... | |
| Bunnies | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: How do you know if your bunny is pregnant,behavior,size,etc? And if they are, where would you find a ... A: My first question is, How long has your doe been in with a buck? You will probably be due to have ... | |
| My Rabbit is unable to excrete & urinate. | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit is 3.5 years old(Female). She has problem in urinating and excreting..It took out noise ... A: Your rabbit may be very sick. My first suggestion would be to take it to the vet. However I know ... | |
| Big Problems Bonding | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: Please for the love that is good and holy help. We have had a rabbit that we believe to be half rex ... A: I am sorry for not getting back to you sooner. My computer died a slow death and I had to replace ... | |
| bunny | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: i have a 10 month old bunny and can they eat popicle ice cream cherry or orange because my like it i ... A: I am sorry that I haven't answered your question. I had to get a new computer as the old one would ... | |
| bunny | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: my bunny died september 1 2009 and i want to know what happened i was at school but our house was ... A: I am so sorry to hear that your bunny died. I don't know why he died. There is a disease called ... | |
| Adult rabbit 8 months and 10 week old rabbit | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have put them in the same hutch and they seem fine, just the older one doing lots of sniffing. But ... A: I am sorry for taking so long to get back to you. I have had computer problems. I replaced the ... | |
| rabbit burrowing a tunnel/hole then covering it back up? | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: We took 2 rabbits from our neightbor who moved. They were outdoor rabbits so we built a bunny area ... A: AHi Laurie. I am so sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I have had computer problems. I bought ... | |
| Mother Rabbit + babies+ cage | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Our lovely lop eared rabbit Marmalade gave birth 2 days ago with her first litter, she has made a ... A: I am so sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I have had computer problems. I replaced the ... | |
| rabbit problem | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: i just bought two rabbits ,from 3 days i am observing damaged fur i.e hair loss is starting from the ... A: If the rabbits did not show this condition when you first got them I have to ask if you have them in ... | |
| rabbit coloring | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I own a female pure miniture dwarf and a male Rex rabbit mixed with someonthing else...(i think part ... A: It is hard to guess what colors your bunnies will have but I will give you the best ideas I have. ... | |
| Does cold weather breeding bring out light colors? | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: This past winter and spring my does had kits that had cream color and broken white. Their previous ... A: My first question is did you use the same buck? However, yes, there are some of the shaded colors ... | |
| Eye | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: My bunny has a bit of something in her eye, looks like a thin sheet of sleep. I've tried a wet cloth ... A: I get this in some of my bunnies too. I use the corner of a tissue and just keep moving the mass ... | |
| Unusual Rabbit eyes | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently adopted a 6 month old male, floppy eared rabbit with very unusual eyes. The iris is a ... A: No, I have not heard of this condition, but I find it facinating. I will ask some other people that ... | |
| Bot flies | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: my kids have 2 rabbits one white and one brown as pets. The white rabbit (with red eyes)recently ... A: I would suggest you take the rabbit to the vet as removal of the larva will be painful for the ... | |
| 1 week old bunny. | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I found an abandoned bunny about a week old and i have treyed to get him to eat the kitten milk ... A: I am so sorry to be so late. My computer is down so I am at the library and they don't give me much ... | |
| rabbit noises | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: we have a lion head rabbit and she makes these little noises are they supose to make them noises A: I am not sure what noises you refer to. Rabbits grunt, growl and squeal. Squealing means pain. ... | |
| my dutch bunny | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: My dutch bunny is 8 weeks old but the winter is coming and i was wondering if i should put a heat ... A: If your bunny is inside your house, a shed or the garage he will be fine. If he is outside he will ... | |
| rabbits leg broken | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: my rabbits foot had recently been jammed to a sliding door and i think it might be broken. she can ... A: It does sound like the foot may be broken. Depending on the damage it may heal on it's own or it may ... | |
| Biting | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: Hey there! My name is Katie and my husband and I are ARBA registered rabbit breeders, however we are ... A: I have had this behavior before but never in a buck. I had a doe grab me when I was putting water in ... | |
| My rabbit has a dirty bottom. She ripped the bottom of her fur out. | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit is almost four years old. The other day I noticed the bottom of her tail was really dry ... A: I would suggest that you pull any of the fur lumps out that will come out easily. Don't pull ... | |
| My bunny had babies over night | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: She had two other litters, but the babies didn't make it. I don't think she knew what she was ... A: I am sorry to be so late with this. There is a lot going on for me right now and I am away from the ... | |
| wet chin | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: About 4 days ago my rabbit's ears were very warm. Also, her chin was very wet & smelled bad. I ... A: I am not a vet and have very limited medical knowledge. However it sounds like your rabbit may be ... | |
| Newborn Baby Bunnies | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I really need your help. I wrote you previously about a bunny I rescued. Well, she had babies 3 days ... A: I am sorry to be so late in answering. I am in the middle of a family crisis and am away from the ... | |
| many rabbits! | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I am an owner of 10 rabbits. I adopted one large bunny about a year ago that was going to be snake ... A: The mother and one kit can most likely stay together for a long time. However eventually the kit ... | |
| Housing | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old female rabbit and my neighbor is offering me her rabbit because she does not ... A: I am sorry to be so long answering you. I am having a family crisis and am away from the computer a ... | |
| rabbits | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: my buck rabbit only started to mount my doe two days ago do this mean she is in season A: Rabbits do not really have a "season". They will mate and have babies just about any time. So..... I ... | |
| baby rabbits - no mother | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have just had a look at your website, and was wondering if you could help me at all. We have just ... A: I am so sorry that I have not answered your question sooner. I am in the middle of a family crisis. ... | |
| pregnant rabbits | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: my netherland dwarf bunnie was acting very agressive for a while and when ii put her with my sisters ... A: If you had a male and female rabbit together in the same cage it is almost certain that your female ... | |
| genetics of my kit's | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: why do i have one kit that is white when the buck and doe are both brown? A: It sounds like you have a ruby eyed white kit, otherwise known as an albino. It is the most ... | |
| my 3 year old rabbit died | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I was the owner of an almost 3 year old rabbit. Penelope, my late rabbit, always was active and ... A: It saddens me to hear of the passing of your little friend. Our little friends are more often than ... | |
| growth on rabbit ear | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: First one (maole) dwarf lop eared rabbits gets a large pink wart like growth on the outside of it's ... A: I don't know what might be wrong with your rabbits ear but I do know that your vet does not know ... | |
| sneezing bunny | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a 6 year old female dutch bunny. We have lived together for all 6 years and i know her ... A: Do not let your vet put you off on this. Sneezing is one of the first signs of snuffles. Snuffles is ... | |
| Rabbit Cleanliness | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: My 6 year old lop eared dwarf does not appear to be washing herself properly. She has urine on the ... A: Your rabbit is probably getting fat and cannot reach herself. This is very bad for her health. Try ... | |
| Hair Loss | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: My Rabbit is in a hutch with a male and now and then they mate but the female is having hairloss ... A: Your female rabbit is probably pregnant and will not mate with the male now. He pulls her fur out as ... | |
| Rabbit with maggots | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: we recently discovered black bumps on our rabbit and when we took a closer look we noticed it was ... A: I am so sorry I have not answered your question sooner. I have been having a family emergency. Fly ... | |
| i have a wild rabbit | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: i have a wild rabbit since april he was doing terrific until now and the kids and i havent let him ... A: I am sorry to have taken so long to answer your question. I have had a family emergency. I have ... | |
| 3 day old baby rabbits | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit had 4 babies 3 days ago, 2 died and 2 are still alive. Mother rabbit does not want to feed ... A: Mother rabbits only feed their babies one or two times a day. This usually happens when you are not ... | |
| rabbit not tioleting in hutch | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: We have a rabbit named Russell. (he was born in May) He sleeps inside at night and uses a litter ... A: I am sorry to have taken so long to answer your question. I have had an emergency in my family. If ... | |
| mini lop | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: My Rabbit has flakey skin on her back and a big patch of no fur on her lower back.. do you no why ... A: My first question is... Did you use a flea product for cats or dogs? If so this is probably the ... | |
| Follow Up | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I forgot to ask you something. When i bred my rabbit she was maulting. I read that sometimes they ... A: I too have read that. It's hard to say if it is true. I have bred does in molt and they have had ... | |
| Breeding | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a first time pregnant female rabbit that is 33 days pregnant and hasnt even started pulling ... A: You can ask me any number of questions Nathan. Don't ever feel you are bothering me, you are not. ... | |
| rabbits teeth | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: my friends rabbit has just had its teeth taken out by a vet, is there any chance of the teeth ... A: I don't think your rabbit will grow it's teeth back. Even though rabbits teeth are open rooted ... | |
| Breeding | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a first time pregnant female rabbit that is 33 days pregnant and hasnt even started pulling ... A: My first question is... Are you sure she is pregnant? Set her on a table facing you and put your ... | |
| babbie rabbits | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: our babies are about 10 days old,i was wondering when can they come out of the nest box? there eyes ... A: Take the cleanest of the hair out of the nest and let it dry. When it is dry you can take out the ... | |
| new babies | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: her are teh pics of the albino mother and my black rex they are 12 days old. ... A: I did not realize that your albino was not rex. You will have a litter of bunnies with regular type ... | |
| fighting | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Well I think they hate each other. I not sure who started it first but they wanted to battle it out ... A: Hey Lady. Everything sounds good and I am so happy for you. I had to laugh when you said she got a ... | |
| hi | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: i would like to ask you about something. my female rabbit sways side to side. she would go right ... A: I did not mean to worry you. I did not know if your bunny had always swayed. I suspected she had, ... | |
| new babies | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: her are teh pics of the albino mother and my black rex they are 12 days old. A: Though I can't see the back of the bunnies I would say you have a color know as castor in mini rex. ... | |
| Rabbit Biting, scratching ect... | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a Girl mini rex rabbit, and she is almost 4 months and a half. She eats oyster crackers as ... A: It is sad to hear of the problems you are having with your bunny. Most bunnies are gentle and sweet. ... | |
| rabbit injury? | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: Our rabbit is lop eared. She lives in our attic family room in a cage attached to an exercise pen. ... A: If your rabbit is moving around normally and eating and drinking, I doubt that she has broken ... | |
| fighting | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: Well I think they hate each other. I not sure who started it first but they wanted to battle it out ... A: Hey Lady. Thank you for the update. I too hope Thumper can go to a good place where he can be top ... | |
| fighting | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Well I think they hate each other. I not sure who started it first but they wanted to battle it out ... A: Hey Lady. Don't give up yet. I would take them both someplace that Bugs is not used to going and put ... | |
| sexing our pet rabbits | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: We recently bought 2 beautiful rabbits, and black lop ear and and black and white english dwarf. ... A: Sometimes a female rabbit will mount another female rabbit. However it is good to check and be sure. ... | |
| bonding rabbits and animal health insurance | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: It is me again, I do plan on a method I read about in trying to see if Bugs bonds with another ... A: Hey Lady. I am so glad to hear from you. I was becoming concerned. It sounds like all is going well ... | |
| blood like spray | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a holland lop, he is about 8 months old, when I cleaned his cage I saw something that looked ... A: Rabbits often have red urine. It is most often caused by something they eat. Your male rabbit has ... | |
| Bunny hurt leg | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: My bunny was running around and I think he hurt his leg. He favors it and doesn't hop around fast ... A: Yes, if it is broken, it will heal. It just may not be as straight as it should be. Then again if it ... | |
| mini rex babies | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: my babies are 16 days old and i seen a baby nibbles on mothers droppings is this ok or not? please ... A: Well, congradulations! Using a ruby eyed rabbit is always fun because untill you know what genes it ... | |
| Bunny hurt leg | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: My bunny was running around and I think he hurt his leg. He favors it and doesn't hop around fast ... A: Since I can't examine your bunnies leg personally, I can't really tell you what is wrong. If your ... | |
| bonding rabbits and animal health insurance | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: It is me again, I do plan on a method I read about in trying to see if Bugs bonds with another ... A: Hey Lady, I've been thinking. Maybe Bugs needs something new in his life. Something to keep him ... | |
| bonding rabbits and animal health insurance | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: It is me again, I do plan on a method I read about in trying to see if Bugs bonds with another ... A: I had to giggle when you mentioned the stuffed toy. Show rabbits are not neutered, they must be left ... | |
| Beloved Daisy | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: This in addition to my previous question. Bugs is 10 years old and received excellent vet check ... A: Hey Lady. It sounds like you have already bonded with this rabbit. I hope that Bugs bloodwork comes ... | |
| Beloved Daisy | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: This in addition to my previous question. Bugs is 10 years old and received excellent vet check ... A: This is just a thought, but you could go to the shelter often, just to see what is there. I have a ... | |
| How to care for baby rabbits. | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I bought myself two baby dwarf rabbits, they're only a few days old, and I do not know how to care ... A: Yes, very young bunnies will and do urinate when you pick them up. Not just in your hand but ... | |
| How to care for baby rabbits. | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I bought myself two baby dwarf rabbits, they're only a few days old, and I do not know how to care ... A: Yes, by all means keep fresh water for your bunnies. I'm sorry I didn't mention that. I would be ... | |
| bunny constipation | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit does a lot of thumping with his back feet. Usually when I am laying on the floor playing ... A: Yes you should be concerned. Do you feed your bunny hay? If not get some immediately and feed him ... | |
| Beloved Daisy | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: This in addition to my previous question. Bugs is 10 years old and received excellent vet check ... A: This is just a follow up on your second contact. I think I covered everything in my last note, but ... | |
| grieving bunny | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: We just lost our beloved Daisy Bug's companion rabbit. She was not even 3 years old and suddenly ... A: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your little friend and companion. Animals definitely feel loss ... | |
| Preparing | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: my sister and I are planning on either getting a mini lop or a dutch bunny. We've never had a bunny ... A: It is very thoughtful of you to check things out before you get your bunny. I'm impressed! Mini Lops ... | |
| How to care for baby rabbits. | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I bought myself two baby dwarf rabbits, they're only a few days old, and I do not know how to care ... A: Please do not feed your little ones lettuce and carrots. It will make them very sick. I do not know ... | |
| Terrified, screaming dwarf-rex | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a six year-old bun and she's been with me all of her years. last night, her behaviour began ... A: It is so good to hear that Mimi is doing better. It sounds like she will be fine in a few more days. ... | |
| foot thumping | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit does a lot of thumping with his back feet. Usually when I am laying on the floor playing ... A: Male rabbits seem to thump much more than females. They use it as a warning for danger, as a sign of ... | |
| Aggressive bunny | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. We have 3 beautiful netherland dwarf bunnies, all spayed 3 years ago. They ... A: I don't know much about bonding rabbits as I raise show rabbits and each has it's own cage to keep ... | |
| putting newborn rabbits with another mother | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: The HRS chapter here, Alabama EARS, has four rabbits at the vet that were dumped at another vet. ... A: If the rabbit with six babies is a full sized rabbit she can handle the additional three, if she is ... | |
| Rabbit Showing Teeth | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I just got a lionhead rabbit and when I pick him up he starts panting and showing his teeth. IS this ... A: I don't think this is a sign of aggression. However, I have never had this experience before. Are ... | |
| Rabbit | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I had a perfectly healthy rabbit for the past 5 years, today I put him on his play pen and when I ... A: Your rabbit has hurt his back. A rabbits back is very delicate and they get damaged very easily. ... | |
| Feeding | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I know you specialize in Jersey Wooly rabbits but I was wondering if you could tell me a little bit ... A: First, did you hand raise this rabbit and if not how did you get it so young? Are you sure that it ... | |
| mini holland lop rabbit | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: We have noticed that our daughters mini holland lop rabbit has lost some hair on it's hind leg and ... A: Without being able to see the spot you are referring to, I can only guess at what the problem might ... | |
| Scent duct discharge | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old spade female minilop. I noticed white dandruffy looking stuff on the skin & hair ... A: Do you regularly clean your rabbits scent ducts? I would suggest you do this before worrying too ... | |
| pedigree | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: My son and I have just started raising a few rabbits and have decided to go with the American ... A: Yes, you will need to keep good records from now on. Record the day you breed your does and the day ... | |
| Newborn baby rabbit | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I need to find out what to feed a newborn baby rabbit right after it is born so it wont die. Our cat ... A: The first, and most important thing here is: Did the cat pick the baby rabbit up? Did he play with ... | |
| Lionhead Hairdo... | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 15 month old female lionhead, Maggie, who has long, silky fur. Unfortunately, a large ... A: Lionheads and Woolies have different facial trimmings. My Jerseys do not have much wool around their ... | |
| Rabbit | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: recently my 7 year old rabbit was bitten by a neighboring cat. He has developed an infection ... A: I am not a vet and there is much I do not know. However I do know that cat bites are not a good ... | |
| new born | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I found 3 new born baby rabbits, in back yard. They are 1 week old. When does mother feed them? How ... A: Mother rabbits visit the nest 1-2 times a day, usually early morning or late evening when no one is ... | |
| Terrified, screaming dwarf-rex | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a six year-old bun and she's been with me all of her years. last night, her behaviour began ... A: I would never thought of a spider. However, that also could explain her behaviour, which sounded to ... | |
| cuts | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi April. Have you checked the floor of the cage to see that there is no wires sticking up ... A: Only one other thought occurs to me. Have you trimmed your rabbits toe nails? Does your rabbit seem ... | |
| bald patch | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 4 month old does from the same litter. they have stayed together in the same cage this ... A: It is a good thing that you separated the rabbits. One is definitely picking on the other one. This ... | |
| cuts | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: hi my rabbit was fine one day and the next day i notices his foot was cut really bad so i put ... A: Have you checked the floor of the cage to see that there is no wires sticking up that could be ... | |
| Terrified, screaming dwarf-rex | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a six year-old bun and she's been with me all of her years. last night, her behaviour began ... A: I have been thinking about the incident and I feel there is some sort of problem. I wondered, ... | |
| Terrified, screaming dwarf-rex | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a six year-old bun and she's been with me all of her years. last night, her behaviour began ... A: I have no idea what the problem might be with your bunny but I really think you should get her to ... | |
| BEW's | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have standard New Zealands which are red eyed whites, If I cross breed with a BEW how many ... A: I know this sounds confusing but your REW's do have a color. The double cc gene removes the color ... | |
| rabbit with diarrhea | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: over the last 8 - 12 weeks he has suffered from diarrhea on and off. i have noticed that whenever he ... A: I would suggest that you get a bale of timothy or orchard grass hay and feed your bunnies all they ... | |
| BEW's | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I have standard New Zealands which are red eyed whites, If I cross breed with a BEW how many ... A: Yes it is possible to get BEW from your New Zealands. The first cross will produce kits of color if ... | |
| my dwarf bunny | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm 16 and recently got a dwarf bunny as a gift.Im a little worried about my bunny, when she is in ... A: I'll try to answer some of your questions and we'll see if we can't make things a bit easier on you ... | |
| rabbits dying | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: We have a black satin that had 9 bunnies around July 7th. Within the last two weeks, we have lost ... A: Stop giving them fresh food imediately. Buy a bale of good, clean, sweet smelling orchard grass or ... | |
| Loss of alot of Hair | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I just got a Rabbit about 2 years ago and his name is Thumper. Lately he has been loosing hair by ... A: It is normal for rabbits to shed this time of year and some really loose lots of hair. It grows back ... | |
| Large bumps on Rabbits Ears | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: Today I went out to my rabbits cage and they have large tumor like sores on thier ears. One rabbit ... A: I'm not sure what "large" would be to you. Ear mites often cause bumps in the ears but that doesn't ... | |
| mini rex babies | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: my babies are 16 days old and i seen a baby nibbles on mothers droppings is this ok or not? please ... A: Your bunnies will start to use the water bottle as soon as they start coming out of the nest... and ... | |
| Cat Bite | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: My Holland Lop bunny, Ruger, got bit by one of my cats while they were playing together. Usually ... A: I'm glad to help in any way I can. I know what it is to loose something that you love and not feel ... | |
| dry skin possibly due to flea treatment | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: i have a 5 month old male rabbit and a 10month old female, i used a kitten flea treatment that the ... A: I am not a vet and have very little medical knowledge. I can not contradict what your vet told you ... | |
| Cat Bite | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: My Holland Lop bunny, Ruger, got bit by one of my cats while they were playing together. Usually ... A: I am so sad to hear about your bunny. I am not a vet and have very little medical knowledge. I do ... | |
| Ermine and Steel | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to buy what is advertised as a blue eyed white rabbit. The mother is a REW and could ... A: Is this rabbit blue eyed or blue-grey? If this rabbit has bright blue eyes it is not ermine but is a ... | |
| rabbit feet | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: this may sound a little random but i have a giant rabbit with sore hocks, its an on going problem ... A: I don't know of anyone that makes shoes for rabbits. However, you can buy a plastic mat that fits on ... | |
| Rabbit | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I was thinking of getting a rabbit over the next while and i was wondering how much time does a ... A: Yes, it looks like this would give your bunny a nice home. A rabbit would enjoy as much time out of ... | |
| Why did he die? | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: We had a 5 year old, lop eared male rabbit that died on Saturday and lived indoors as one of the ... A: It made me so sad to hear of the death of your bunny. He was lucky to have people who loved him so ... | |
| iodized salt licks/rabbits | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: are iodized salt licks safe for rabbits??.or is salt responsible for health problems like calcium ... A: I am sure you know that a certain amount of salt is necessary for your rabbits good health. However, ... | |
| Bonding a 4th young bunny to my group | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: Hell Pam, apologies if this ends up long winded! I would like to make sure that the behaviour I'm ... A: You are not a pain, I promise. I do not have a lot of experience in housing groups of rabbits in the ... | |
| red skin at neck | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: i have a 9 yr old female lop ear rabbit she has been a healthy bunny so far. the other day i got ... A: I'm, so sorry but there is no way that I can tell you what to do for your bunny when I can't see ... | |
| How To Get A Healthy Bunny ? | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I had a wonderful mini lop rabbit that I lost in Sept, ( she was 7 1/2 yrs old ). She was a spayed ... A: It is so hard to loose our friends. The pain can last a long time. Healthy bunnies are available ... | |
| Bonding a 4th young bunny to my group | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: Hell Pam, apologies if this ends up long winded! I would like to make sure that the behaviour I'm ... A: The behavior your rabbits are displaying is normal. They are challenging the new addition. When it ... | |
| skin disorder | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a doe, and as all the other rabbits are doing right now in the middle of summer , they are ... A: The first thing I want you to do is check your doe very carefully and make sure your don't have a ... | |
| My rabbit is ill.... | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: i hope you might be able to help me. I have 2 rabbits i think they are rex dwarf rabbits, they are ... A: This is not good. I just dealt with a case of fly strike and it's not fun. Here is a web site that ... | |
| blad spot and scabs on rabbits neck | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My one year old lionhead doe has a 2X1/2 inch bald spot on her neck just behind her ears. It is ... A: Without being able to see the spot you are talking about I have no way of judging what might be ... | |
| My rabbit is ill.... | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: i hope you might be able to help me. I have 2 rabbits i think they are rex dwarf rabbits, they are ... A: Please do not give your rabbit anything. Rabbits are very sensitive to many things that would not ... | |
| unexpected baby rabbits | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have seen two babies but i am to frightened to check whether there are any more as the hutch is ... A: You can check on the babies. It will not hurt to pick them up or to check the nest to be sure that ... | |
| bunny bedding | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: :) Thanks for all your advice. I have been researching alot and the newspaper I use and the ink is ... A: I don't think a towel would be a great idea. The rabbits would chew on it and maybe even eat the ... | |
| HELP! | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit caught her lip on something not sure what, her cage seems safe so I couldn't imagine what ... A: I am so sorry that I couldn't get to you sooner, I have been at work. Do you have another rabbit ... | |
| my rex bunnies | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 7 week old bunnies, i got them free at a bunnie farm when they were six weeks old. they are ... A: First, take away all the vegies and apple bark. Give the bunnies all of the fresh good quality hay ... | |
| 12 week lop rabbit is he sick? | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: he is now 13 weeks old, when i bought him home i noticed he was sneezing intermittent but didn't ... A: I am not a vet and have very limited medical knowledge. However it sounds to me like your bunny has ... | |
| digging holes | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old Flemish Giant Female I kept her in a hutch in the garage last winter and when i ... A: It sounds like your bunny is having a very good time. Rabbits love to dig, they just don't get a ... | |
| breeding | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have New Zealand White does i want to breed with a California buck what will the kits look like? A: Your kits out of that cross should be himi marked like the Californian,{from the ch gene} or ruby ... | |
| bunny bedding | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: And I have 2 pet rabbits. Both holland lop rabbits. I'm wondering what bedding is the best for them. ... A: The thing that bothers me about shredded news paper is that the rabbits may be a little more ... | |
| RE: Snuffles in Rabbits | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I have just started breeding rabbits and want to know if there is an over the counter medicine I can ... A: I'm sorry to be so long getting back with you. If you think you have snuffles in your herd, please ... | |
| a male and a female rabbit | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: ive got 2 dwarf rabbits. and ones a girl and ones a boy. the have mated but the male rabbit is about ... A: There is a very good site at www.thenaturetrail.com/buildingnestboxes.htm . You will, not of course, ... | |
| bunny bedding | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: And I have 2 pet rabbits. Both holland lop rabbits. I'm wondering what bedding is the best for them. ... A: The newspaper and hay should be OK for your rabbits. You can also use wood pellets. These absorb the ... | |
| Claw /toe nail | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has a pet rabbit but since she became busy I'm the one taking care of it.My question is ... A: Trimming a rabbits nails is very much like trimming your own. You want to get them short without ... | |
| a male and a female rabbit | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: ive got 2 dwarf rabbits. and ones a girl and ones a boy. the have mated but the male rabbit is about ... A: You would not be able to feel any embryos untill the 14th or15th. and you would not be able to feel ... | |
| Rabbit Poop | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a bunny about 4 days ago that is around 7 weeks old. I am a first time bunny owner and ... A: Congratulations on your new bunny. I don't think you have anything to worry about at this time so ... | |
| albino rabbit | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I have just found an albino rabbit laying out behind our heating and air unit outside. Could this ... A: Wow, finding an albino rabbit in your yard doesn't happen very often. I would guess that someone has ... | |
| Rabbit not using his back legs | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: Oscar is a 7yr old lop eared rabbit who has exercise every day as he has a very large run in which ... A: If Oscar were younger my first thought would be that he had injured his back. Because of his age the ... | |
| a male and a female rabbit | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: ive got 2 dwarf rabbits. and ones a girl and ones a boy. the have mated but the male rabbit is about ... A: First, you will need to keep your male rabbit in a separate cage by himself. He will continue to try ... | |
| poisn ivy | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: What happens or what should i do if my rabbit has eaten part of a poison ivy leaf? A: I really don't know what to tell you to do. All the info I have ever read says that poison ivy is ... | |
| Rabbit Put To Sleeps! | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: We had our pet rabbit put to sleep yesterday and my girlfriend is struggling to come to with it. ... A: Your letter brought tears to my eyes. I have been where your girlfriend is, just recently. I am not ... | |
| Rabbits | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: hi i am building a hutch and is treated pine good for rabbits will it cause any sickness ? A: The chemicals found in most treated wood products are not safe for any living thing. However we need ... | |
| lethargic and thin bunny | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: just noticed last night, have only had maybe 2 weeks. She is eating though and pooping. Cant yet ... A: If your rabbit has had plenty of rabbit pellets and water in front of her at all times, she should ... | |
| pregnant rabbits | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: i have just found out after thinking i had too male rabbits that i have a male and a female which my ... A: I am so glad to know that your doe did not have babies on the wire floor of her cage. That concerned ... | |
| sick bunny | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit is acting very sick, it has been laying around pulling alot of fur out and looks skinny. ... A: It sounds like you have a very sick bunny. I am not a vet,I can't tell you what is wrong with your ... | |
| birth | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: my little brother & i got rabbits. we left the buck in a separated cage for 2 days. we are ... A: I do not completely understand your question, however I am assuming that you want to know about ... | |
| Regd: Rabbit injured | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I had my rabbit playing with me and suddenly it cannot move its back legs and got paralyzed. Is it ... A: Did your rabbit jump out of your hands, fall, or give a big kick? It sounds like your rabbit has ... | |
| shedding | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a buck and a doe that my children raise and care for to show in the Livestock Shows. It is ... A: My first question to you is, Is it possible your doe is pregnant? That is my first thought when you ... | |
| Rabbit fur shed colour change | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I'm new to the rabbit owning world. Bought my first French Lop about 3 weeks back. I bought him at 7 ... A: Doe's your rabbit have a pedigree? If so, does it list his color as Chinchilla? If he does not have ... | |
| Wild Rabbit likes peanuts | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a wild rabbit that comes by daily to eat bird food. I had given her a few peanuts one day ... A: I am glad this little rabbit has made a friend! Peanuts may not be the best choice of things to feed ... | |
| Rabbit | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit is not eating and she is grinding her teeth. It sounds almost little my 8 month old with ... A: I am not a vet and I have very limited medical knowledge. However, teeth grinding usually means your ... | |
| rabbit | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit had a litter of 9 but only 3 survived, they are 5 weeks old and she just had another ... A: If your rabbit does not have a nest box already, you problbly have problems. Those bunnies will die ... | |
| worms question | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit had hip surgery a week ago. She and I are staying at a friends house for two weeks while I ... A: Well, at this point, you can only hope for the best. I would keep her in her kennel for the rest of ... | |
| Bald patches | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: i have a 1 and a half year old mini lop and he i have gone out to his cage to feed him today and ... A: I am not a vet and without being able to see the spot I am not sure I can tell you what the problem ... | |
| Bunny Dropped Vet. says Cage rest only! | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: My beautiful Bunny had all over paralysis a month ago and couldn't even raise his head to eat, he ... A: I am sorry to hear about your bunny. I hope you did not injure yourself in the fall. I am not a vet ... | |
| showing in 4-h | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is in 4-h and has just bought a vienna marked blue eye netherland dwarf. I know you can ... A: I'm so glad to get mail from someone that is showing! I assume, by vienna marked, you are refering ... | |
| orphaned bunny rabbit | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: ..about 6 days ago I discovered a nest of wild bunnies after my grandfather baled hay off of one of ... A: You have taken on a big job. However, it sounds like you are doing well. It has a good warm nest, ... | |
| teary eye | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a male mini lop rabbit. and his left eye has been tearing lately. His behavior hasn't changed ... A: It sounds like your bunny has a case of weepy eye. It is common and very curable. Now, how do we ... | |
| dry skin?? | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: how are you!? I just have a question about my bunny rabbit. I noticed a few days ago that he has ... A: I'm fine, thank you! I'm not a vet and I have very limited medical knowledge. However it would be my ... | |
| Litterbox training.. | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: Sorry I have so many questions,, taking care of a bunny is new to me. I have a problem. Alice is ... A: Oh my, we will need to do something about this! I would advise you to cage your bunny for a few ... | |
| litter of three | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: My holland lop just gve birth to three babies. I found one with it's neck and back foot chewed off. ... A: I am so sorry to hear that your lost the kits. It happens to so many first time rabbit mommies. I ... | |
| my new rabbit....behavior | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: my name is Tasha, and i just bought a baby rabbit the other day. It is about 2 months old. I love ... A: Congradulations on your new bunny! Here is a web site I would like for you to check out. They have ... | |
| potty | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I just asked you a question about the bermuda grass and I thank you for your answer, but now I have ... A: I would suggest you just let your bunny relax for a while. Leave her in her cage and let her have ... | |
| potty | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I just asked you a question about the bermuda grass and I thank you for your answer, but now I have ... A: I don't know exactly how long you have had your bunny so it's a little difficult for me to evaluate ... | |
| Young Rabbits | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I bought three dwarf rabbits at a pet store. They are babies and were separated from their mom too ... A: I'm speechless at the moment. Surely these rabbits are over 15 days old! That means they have just ... | |
| my new bunny | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I bought an albino netherland dutch dwarf bunny yesterday about 2 1/2 months old and I was wondering ... A: I hope you and your new bunny will become good friends. Burmuda grass, in small quantities, should ... | |
| litter of three | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My holland lop just gve birth to three babies. I found one with it's neck and back foot chewed off. ... A: Congradulations! Now, let's see if we can't raise thiese little ones. Did your doe build a nest and ... | |
| pregnant rabbits | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: i have just found out after thinking i had too male rabbits that i have a male and a female which my ... A: You need to get a box to your rabbit as fast as you can. A carboard box will do if nothing else. It ... | |
| mini rex rabbits | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: i want to buy a mini rex rabbit. if i get one it probably won't be till the end of next month but i ... A: I had to check a couple of things out before I responded to your question so I am a bit late and I ... | |
| Sneezing/chest congestion | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit is a 2 year old male. I recently went on vacation and returned to find him with a very bad ... A: It disturbs me to hear of the condition of your rabbit. I also know what you might be feeling about ... | |
| helping a WILD rabbit | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a WILD (2-5) month old rabbit that is missing a patch of hair and a little bit of skin in ... A: I am not a vet and have very limited medical knowledge, so I really can't tell you what TO do. ... | |
| Drinking habits | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: We keep a bowl of water in my rabbit's cage at all times but it doesn't seem to drink at all. We ... A: It concerns me that your rabbit is not drinking. One of the causes of 'red urine' is dehydration. I ... | |
| jumping | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: i was just wondering if you new which breed of rabbit is best for jumping. marysia A: I appreciate your question. Are you envolved with rabbit jumping competitions? I believe the best ... | |
| rabbits breeding | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: my lion head doe is eleven days pregnant today , i mated her with a NZ white buck , they very ... A: Your doe will need to be in a cage by herself and be sure to give her a nest box ,with hay or straw ... | |
| hermaphrodite rabbits | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: We found a lop-ear rabbit roaming around. No one claimed responsibility locally so we took her in. ... A: I know you are going to think I am crazy, this may be a male rabbit. The fact that it did not have a ... | |
| bunnys and mosquitos | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: if i put mosquito spray on my bunny, will it get sick,will it hurt it in any ways..... A: I am so glad that you contacted me again, and so very,very sorry that I haven' gotten back to you. I ... | |
| Lola | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: Pat,I wrote to you about Lola. I took him to the emergency hospital on Sunday. They put him on ... A: I am so glad that you took Lola to the vet but sorry to hear of his condition. I have very, very ... | |
| rabbit/babies | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: My rabbit just had babies yesterday,this is her first litter. I haven't noticed her nursing them, ... A: Congradulations! If your rabbit made a good nest and covered her babies with fur, it sounds like ... | |
| rabbit died | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: my rabbit got diarrhea and was covered in it i do not know why he got it but what ever it was made ... A: I am so sad and very sorry, to hear that your bunny died. A rabbit can get diarrhea from many things ... | |
| Wool block?? | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Being that you raise Jersey Wollys, you've more than likely dealt with wool block before. I have a ... A: I'm glad your rabbit is showing a little improvement. Please don't assume, though, that she is ... | |
| Wool block?? | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: Being that you raise Jersey Wollys, you've more than likely dealt with wool block before. I have a ... A: Wool block can be a serious problem, as you know. It's a very good thing that you pay close ... | |
| new buyer | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: When i get one i really want to know where to get it from and because i want to get a young rabbit i ... A: Choosing a new rabbit is fun and just a bit scary. A responsible breeder will not sell a rabbit to ... | |
| Butt | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: My long hairs get poop stuck in butt fur. If it has dried, should I just let it eventually work its ... A: Long haired rabbits often get fecal matter stuck in their fur. You can clip it out with a pair of ... | |
| is my three month old bunny pregnant | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: i recently bought two bunnies from a women who said she was a breeder. she told me that they were ... A: I'm not a vet and can't tell you for sure but I doubt your rabbit is pregnant if she is indeed only ... | |
| My Rabit Is Changing Colour | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I Have Had My Rabbit For 3 Years And He Is A Lion Head With A Smokey Grey Colour.Over The Past ... A: Is your rabbit where the sun can shine on him? The sun can cause the fur to bleach out and look a ... | |
Rabbits
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Patricia Hernandez
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Expertise
I can answer questions about raising and showing Jersey Wooly rabbits. I can also answer most questions concerning color genetics of rabbits.
Experience
I have raised rabbits for several years. For the past two years I have concentrated mostly on my Jersey Wooly rabbits which are similar to the angora breeds. I have several champions to my credit and am working to help develop some new colors.
Education/Credentials
For the past two years I have been researching the genetic color code for rabbits. Though I still have much to learn I feel that I might be able to help others with the basic knowledge of color inheritance.
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