Any Rabbit advice ?

clutterydrawer

My rabbit would always sit out in the rain...I built her little shelter for her run with blankets inside and she climbed up and sat on top of it!

but then i have another rabbit who is absolutely appalled if water touches her fur, so much so that i ended up bringing her to live inside.

i don't think it will make him illl...some bunnies are just odd!

shelley1977

Odd i think is the perfect word to describe Bigwig.He has a littlehouse attached to the run and a big tube that he sometimes hides in.

KimYeovil

Coats made out of rabbit fur are excellent garments for wearing in the rain. As long as you have a warm, heated home to slowly air and dry the coat before storing fur coats are as good as macintoshes.

Living rabbit fur is also excellent for use in the cold and wet. Living fur has the advantage that it can use body heat for drying. As long as your rabbit has food and access to shelter it will happily spend plenty of time in the rain and wind.

lbt_2

Hiya

Don't worry, both my two dutch rabbits stay out in the rain - they don't like the sun though so I put a duvet covet over their run so that it is shaded and they are much happier.

Sounds like they are lucky to have such a caring Mummy

robert_harper_2000

I would get him 'done' should remove any aggressive behaviour

ClareEmily

Castration is a relatively minor operation which can be performed as soon as the testicles descend (10-12 weeks) although most vets wait until the rabbit is 4 or 5 months old, when the operation is easier to perform and the anaesthetic risk is reduced. The testicles are removed via the scrotum or lower abdomen.

http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/resources/content/leaflet_pdfs/neutering28.8.07.pdf

Nadeshka

A little bit of backstory: My rabbit is coming up to seven years old, and in the past year or so his front teeth have become more and more misaligned, to the point where they now need clipping monthly. I'm pretty sure he's got it from tugging on the wire of his cage - his bottom teeth stick horizontally out and his front in a v shape inwards.
Anyway last trip to the vet they recommended removing them entirely (front four incisors). One of my previous rabbits had this done several years ago, but at a young age (under two) so I'm aware of the procedure but due to his age I'm a little hesitant for my current rabbit.
I asked them to give me an estimate and to describe the procedure - they said it would be a "drop off in the morning pick up in the afternoon" operation, no overnight stay necessary.
The estimate was posted to us and arrived the other day at £450! I can't remember what the last operation cost, and so I'm just wondering if this is reasonable or we should shop around with vets (have only ever been to our local)?
Also does anyone have any experience with this operation performed on an older rabbit? He's male and has been neutered if that makes any difference. He was given to us as a rescue so exact age and breed I don't know.
Thanks.

*onlyme*

That seems an awful lot of money... is that bill broken down at all?

How much does it cost you to have his teeth clipped monthly and is he OK with having that done as such.

Threadhead

I'd try asking on the rabbits united forum
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/
they are a helpful and knowledgeable bunch!

dollydoodah

I had my bunny done with the same thing last year and it was about £200. He was 6 then and was fine afterwards and we never really noticed any real problems with his eating.