picked up some rabbits today! question about conjuctivitis

[OneAcreFarm]

BHR,

Not initially, I had quarantined it for a week. In my newness, I thought that was enough. It started to have some clear nasal drainage from one nostril at the three week mark or so. I did not think it was any big deal, no white snot, no sneezing, no matted paws...The next week it was both nostrils, still clear. At this point I moved her out of the shed, but the damage was done. In the next two weeks, she started sneezing, coughing, blowing snot and not eating. We put her down at that point. I should have AT LEAST pulled her from the shed at the first sign of nasal discharge. Now I know better.

Shannon

Just breaks your heart, doesn't it? I cried when we put down our three does...they had all just had their first litters, in the box, and were taking such good care of them. We waited till the kits were weaned, hoping that some would be resistant but they all eventually got sick. I felt so bad because I was the one that brought home the rabbit that got them all sick...but, we are starting over and I feel I have learned alot from the experience.

That is really sad Did the rabbit you brought home show any signs of illness at all?

 

[eco2pia]

The sad thing is, I have seen damp nostrils before and had it be simple allergies due to dusty hay, it is the "you just never know" factor that makes it so nerve wracking.

 

[bunhallarabbitry]

I had put down all 6 rabbits today just to be safe. They are going to end up being snake food. From what I read, if they do have Pasturella it shouldn't affect the snake at all, especially after being frozen. I used the broomstick method and it worked quite well.

 

[OneAcreFarm]

Sorry you had to do that, but at least you did not pay for them and lose money.

 

[bunhallarabbitry]

Sorry you had to do that, but at least you did not pay for them and lose money.

That is true. It was a learning experience, and I am glad that the rex didn't suffer any longer. We did make money off of them from selling them as snake feed, but it was definitely bittersweet