Okay, I know what you might be thinking, but this book is the best reference book for everything you ever wanted or needed to know about rabbits. I have the first edition and I just bought this second edition tonight. I know just about everything about rabbits, but even knowledgeable people need books of reference from time to time too. Look at all the doctors and surgeons of the world and see how many books they each have. More than I can count, that's for sure. You don't have to be a dummy to read this book, unless you think you are one. lol I feel like one sometimes.
Of all the books I do have on rabbits, I use this book more than any of the others. It's paperback and that's a plus for me, as hardbacks are hard to keep the pages open to a spot you need to stay open without putting something on the page to keep the page from turning. Borders has it for $17.00 and it has 368 pages. All rabbits are listed with details of each one, feeding, bedding, training them, and even how to groom them properly.
Happy reading and happy trails!
I had a bunny for a while... it was a mix between a dwarf and a lionhead. At first she was great but then she started getting really destructive and chewing EVERYTHING! I got her fixed hoping that would fix things but honestly it got worse. I ended up giving her to a man that had a larger area for her and has another bunny so they could be friends and play together. I don't think I would get another bunny without doing a lot of research and reading something like that book you discuss!
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ReplyDeleteYou have to remember that behavior patterns are different in each rabbit, just as it is with a cat or dog. What kind of dwarf was it that was mixed with the Lionhead? The Lionhead originated from a Swiss Fox and a Belgium Dwarf, and I'm curious to know what was mixed with it to make it so destructive. Rabbits do chew on things, some more than others, which is normal. If it was mixed with a more dominant type dwarf, that might explain the chewing too.
I honestly am not sure what kind of dwarf it was mixed with... she also had a lot of trouble with potty training. I tried to let her out of her cage to run around a lot but she always ended up pooping and peeing everywhere. I really don't think I am cut out for bunnies, but I applaud you for your devotion to them. :)
ReplyDeleteIf I knew what kind of dwarf was mixed with it, that would tell me a lot. You can't blame yourself for what the bunny wants to do and from some of the other things you just mentioned, I honestly think your bunny had a more serious problem like maybe an infection, to make it so destructive and untrainable. I've rarely come upon a rabbit that I can't train, but that's not to say there are some out there that can't be at all.
ReplyDeleteIf you love bunnies as much as I do, give yourself another chance with a more domesticated rabbit who can be trained and loves being around people. Most Lionheads are suggested for being the more trainable, but if it is a mixed breed, I don't suggest getting another one.
Happy trails!
She sure was pesky... she chewed up my carpet and I paid lots to get it fixed so that kind of puts me out to rabbits. Maybe when I am older and married with kids I will try the bunny thing again!
ReplyDeleteYou should have been told that you had to bunny-proof your house before letting them run free in your house or apt. Protecting electrical cords is the highest on the list. After that, everything else should be moved to higher ground, like books, pencils, newspapers, or anything you know they would chew up. As for carpet, that is not recommended for bunnies to run free on. Bare floors to wood floors are the way to go.
ReplyDeleteAs for the bunny not wanting to use the litter box, that would depend on what kind of litter was being used. Typical cat litter from a store is not recommended, as the dust in them bothers the bunny, as do some of the chemicals in them, like the scents, odor reducers, etc. If you ever get another bunny, make sure the litter is rabbit friendly. Any feed store can help you with this, as can PetSmart.
I had a cat once that would never go poop in her box. I tried everything and she would never go in it at all, except to wee wee. When she went outside for her daily excercise, she would poop freely. That gave me an idea. I took some dirt from outside and put it in her litter box, and since that day she has pooped in it. lol
Don't give up on the bunnies. They do require more care than cats, but remember they can be just as loving as a cat if given the proper care and attention. :)
Thanks for all your comments.
Happy trails!
Yeah she never chewed cords or anything and all I had was carpet. I used bunny friendly litter also! It was just strange!
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