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And yes, I will never let a live rabbit leave to devastate anyone else.

Okay, thank you so much Maggie for helping me gather my racing thoughts. I think I have my game plan thought out, until I start questioning myself again, at least. Lol 😆 But one last question... everything says once the kits are 4 weeks old a d can be weaned, to remove the doe so that you...

Thank you for your calm thoughts. I’m trying my best to look at the bright side as it being a learning experience and preparing me more, it just sucks, big time. LOL. So do you think it’s pointless to separate the does then? Should I just leave them in their hutch, let them kindle (assuming...

Thanks so much! Glad to see the bacteria is fairly easy to kill/clean, despite the havoc it reeks in rabbits.

Once again, no change today. And sadly, so much for trusting the rabbitry they came from. They finally got back to me and said yes, they have had this happen. 🤬 I even asked them right out before we purchased if they have dealt with any health issues, including snuffles and they said no! I am...

When cleaning things that have come in contact with a rabbit that likely has pasturella, I’ve read to use diluted bleach. Is this the only thing that works? Or could something like hydrogen peroxide work too? Also, now soon can I put a rabbit in a cage that was just wiped down with something...

Today’s Update.... She is no better, but also no worse! Still has the noisy breathing, which I’m pretty sure is being caused by the mucous in her nasal passages and that’s it. I don’t think anything has reached the lungs. Shes on day 5. Now the doe she’s in the same hutch with but separate...

Sadly, many people don’t know this. In fact, when I looking for a hay source, I ran into a company that grows and sells hay for pets among other things. I inquired about their pellets and they also tried to tell me seedless grapes and other organic food was GMO. Come to find out the guy had...

That’s what I’m wondering but also hoping it’s not the case. Not too optimistic though. 😬 Being this is all new to me, how long should I wait on improvement? Obviously if she gets worse, I know what to do, but if she stays at a stand still, how long before I can expect improvement if she’s...

No change this morning, the noisy breathing is maybe a little less wet sounding. I assume there is mucous and it’s just staying inside or she’s cleaning it, based on how it sounded. But there isnt enough for it to be matting fur or obvious. I’m hoping I’m right that it sounds slightly better in...

Yes, they are all from the same rabbitry. I haven’t called the previous owner yet. No, they did not get hay at the rabbitry, only pellets. Would an allergy to something like that take a week to show up? I don’t think shes in pain because she was still active and moving around, and when I...

This is not how I wanted to start my rabbitry experience 😩 Gonna give a timeline breakdown... - Bought rabbits from a commercial rabbitry just over a week ago - all settled in well within 4 days or so, except one buck. He’s settled just more skittish when in his space. - started...

Good to know. The rabbitry we bought them from just gave them a shot of it before leaving with us, just a thing they do when they sell rabbits. We won’t be mixing it with other compost, but just working it into our gardens.

How do you store your rabbit manure until you’re ready to use it? Not feed bags are we won’t have any once we are fully naturally feeding. Also, if the rabbits were recently treated with ivermectin, is there any reason to not use the manure? Will that come through and kill any microbes in the...

Thanks for the suggestions! We‘ve been doing hay cubes and I think it has helped! Going to get my hands on some apple branches to bundle!

Trying to avoid switching to a water bottle since they will freeze quicker in the winter. Where she came from she had a crock too, so there just must be less to do here. LOL. Thanks, for the suggestions! By metal can lids, do you mean canning lids? Like the rings?

What do you use for boredom busters for your rabbits? We have one who keeps playing with her water dish and dumping it out for something to do. And clearly she can’t keep going without water for long periods of time. NZ/Cali breed if that matters. Only idea I have so far is pine cones.

Every mill I’ve talked to says pellets only last 6 months. After that, they’ll be stale, decreasing in nutritive value and risking mold and bugs. I would learn how to feed rabbits without pellets (or at least dramatically less). Supply issues don’t just increase price, you’re also risking not...

Good to know! Thank you!

I’m thinking the way he fell off hurt or scared her, he was kind of laying on her, pinning her down and she stopped when they got up.