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We have a huge old weeping willow tree. We also get high winds from time to time. When a limb came down and there was too much for fresh feeding alone, I dried large quantities for winter feed. I tied a knot in the four corners of an old bedsheet and hung it up in the shed like like a hammock...

I'll share my experience of this. I had rabbits in a colony for several years, but they were not getting pellets. On a natural diet of alfalfa/grass hay, small quantities of whole grain, and as much forage as the season permitted, they were not overweight. Hay and forage provided most of their...

I think the person meant an eggcup. I know they said egg cup as two words, but they probably meant eggcup -- the little dish used to serve a soft-boiled egg. It would hold about 2 fluid ounces.

There will never be 100% agreement on this question. When I started with rabbits in 2005, the 3-4 months rule seemed to prevail. This was before RabbitTalk and I hung out on another forum back then. I fed the adults dandelions, plantain, chicory and white clover in addition to the pellets and I...

Poor Helga! Our goose, Elsie, used to try bathing in her water bucket in winter. She seemed to have fun even then, but she much preferred a bit of a pond in a low-lying area or even a kid's wading pool.

I've never used aspirin, but if you google aspirin for rabbits you'll find information. I think it should be safe since it is a similar substance to willow bark, but we have willow trees and I prefer to let rabbits self medicate if possible. If the rabbit were mine and was in a lot of pain, I...

Good thought, MuddyFarms! At least with ear mites there are visible signs, so it's easy to check for. @L606 Are the ears clean inside or is there crusty, scabby gunk in there?

Some people say wry neck can be cured. You might want to read on Barbi Brown's site. Since the rabbit is in pain, willow or aspirin should help it through the night. It can go to the vet's tomorrow for a diagnosis.

I have no first hand experience of head tilt, but I have read a bit about it over the years. This site provides some information. https://www.pdsa.org.uk/pet-help-and-advice/pet-health-hub/symptoms/head-tilt-in-a-rabbit This site is useful for treating head tilt ("wry neck") when it is caused...

Definitely for four or fewer kits -- they don't have enough body mass collectively to keep themselves warm in cold weather. A larger litter with plenty of pulled fur will normally be okay. A lot depends on the doe. Some are fanatics about pulling fur and covering the kits after nursing. Others...

KelleyBee, is the nest box placed in the corner of the cage where the doe usually potties? This can confuse her and lead to her urinating on the kits or other unusual places -- like the treat dish. Please do consider this possibility and shift the nest box if needed. It sounds to me as though...

New member, Everything is history, has posted about a DIY system for growing oat fodder from whole oats from the feed store. This is an excellent way of providing fresh greens for the rabbits over the winter. Not only does it save money, it provides superior nutrition for the buns. Rabbit oat...

Thanks for posting this, Everything is history. A very nice set-up to save money and provide your rabbits with first class natural fodder. This would be useful for poultry as well. When you have time, could you provide more details about daily routine and troubleshooting, temperatures, watering...

You need 20 posts but they may be anywhere on the RabbitTalk site. We want our members to have a sense of who they are doing business with. In the past there have been occasional problems with ARA activity on message boards like this one. In addition, we are talking about buying and selling...

Hello Dtls. Welcome to RabbitTalk. I have approved your message so that members are aware of your problem and can possibly help you with advice about how best to find homes for your rabbits. Please note, however, that you must have a post count of at least 20 posts in RabbitTalk before...

Sorry you lost the doe and other kits. That really hurts. Your orphan looks quite plump, which should give him a better chance than some. Hope he makes it!

Keep them coming, folks, and I'll edit the list when I get a chance. @ladysown -- I don't know how I could have missed prickly lettuce! Thanks for the reminder.

This is an old thread, but it is still relevant. Please feel free to add other plants and their uses. If you can, give a little detail of how you use them and approximate amounts.

I don't think it is an issue -- rabbits handle the thorns on blackberry bushes, rose bushes and thistles just fine. I used to take a 5 gallon bucket and pruning shears when I gathered greens. If the canes were very prickly, I sometimes just took the leaf clusters. If I wanted to include...

They help, but both can vary in size. It's not essential, but I'd find it helpful.