Hi,
about two months ago I ran into a hutch shortage (rabbitosis... *sigh*), and since my experiences with a doe as free range house bunny are not so good (very destructive) I gave my 2 1/2 year old 8-9lbs (of course intact) herd buck a try. To my utter surprise he was completly housebroken from day one, doesn't nibble any cables or wood (I didn't bunny proof anything), doesn't mind the slick floor - well, he isn't very affectionate, that's ok for me, he does accept some petting and a good nose rub, comes for treats on command, and jumps on my bed in the morning when I'm late for his piece of apple. Has free range of the house and during the day also the garden.
10 days ago I took in the dog of a friend who's in hospital (she's awake now, after beeing under a week, recovering). Herr Hase (=Mr. Bunny- I'm awful at giving names...) wasn't thrilled, to say the least, but Gina knows rabbits, and tends to ignore them completly, bunny berrys are way more fascinating for her. And with about 11 years, she's not a hyper active youngster. :roll:
First the rabbit bolted every time he saw her, then he stayed, alert, as long as she didn't come too close, and now he mostly ignores her or even comes close when I give him treats or food, and even starts to show interest in that strange thing.
They both sleep in my room, did that since the second day, Gina in her bed at my feet, Herr Hase on the floor in front of the bed.
It's interesting to have two so different animals in one house, They'll never become best friends, I guess, but living together isn't a problem for this two
about two months ago I ran into a hutch shortage (rabbitosis... *sigh*), and since my experiences with a doe as free range house bunny are not so good (very destructive) I gave my 2 1/2 year old 8-9lbs (of course intact) herd buck a try. To my utter surprise he was completly housebroken from day one, doesn't nibble any cables or wood (I didn't bunny proof anything), doesn't mind the slick floor - well, he isn't very affectionate, that's ok for me, he does accept some petting and a good nose rub, comes for treats on command, and jumps on my bed in the morning when I'm late for his piece of apple. Has free range of the house and during the day also the garden.
10 days ago I took in the dog of a friend who's in hospital (she's awake now, after beeing under a week, recovering). Herr Hase (=Mr. Bunny- I'm awful at giving names...) wasn't thrilled, to say the least, but Gina knows rabbits, and tends to ignore them completly, bunny berrys are way more fascinating for her. And with about 11 years, she's not a hyper active youngster. :roll:
First the rabbit bolted every time he saw her, then he stayed, alert, as long as she didn't come too close, and now he mostly ignores her or even comes close when I give him treats or food, and even starts to show interest in that strange thing.
They both sleep in my room, did that since the second day, Gina in her bed at my feet, Herr Hase on the floor in front of the bed.
It's interesting to have two so different animals in one house, They'll never become best friends, I guess, but living together isn't a problem for this two