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I wouldn't read much into it or have concerns. One of my rabbits did not display any "typical" male hormonal behavior until he was 8 months old. That neuter was scheduled real fast because he kept trying to spray me.

Orange-colored urine is within the normal color spectrum for rabbit urine and is not necessarily associated w/ how hydrated they are. Orange colored urine can be a natural by-product of their diet or medication they are on and is not an instant cause of concern...

Regardless if he chooses to be there, I would still recommend restricting space and access to large slippery areas, especially since this is still ongoing w/ no clear diagnosis-- he does not know what is going to make his injury better or worse, similar to how rabbits may eat toxic foods or...

Pain management, antibiotics if there are concerns for bone infection, and most importantly cage-rest so movement does not hinder healing or make things worse. For example, I notice your rabbit is on slippy tile in the photo. It is extremely important that your rabbit be on appropriate flooring...

I would think a month and a half of no improvement despite meds would warrant getting an x-ray at this point. If there was a fracture, it is possible the bone has now healed in a way that is causing continued irritation or there may be evidence of bone infection. Of note, my rabbit Wick had...

https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Cold_weather_concerns > "They are best kept at temperatures of 55°F (12.7°C) to 72°F (22.2°C)." Given the context that you're holding her, it is more likely that she is anxious/nervous from being held, causing her to shake. Re: now being housed in the garage, a...

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Just keep in mind you cannot keep rabbits together unless they are bonded. To maximize the likelihood and stability of a life-long bond between two rabbits, both rabbits need to be at least 1mo post-spay/neuter and go through the bonding process, which can take a couple weeks to months and does...

Safest is separation-- you cannot be monitoring them 24/7 and all it takes is a moment for an injury to occur. If there is already some chasing and mounting, those are already clear signs that it is time.

Just a note -- the 'bond' between young rabbits is considered a baby bond, also known as the false bond. It is typically a very temporary state of getting-along simply because neither of the rabbits are old enough to be experiencing the hormonal pull to mate/defend/be territorial. They are not...

Ultimately, no way of knowing what caused those thumps, but typically night-time thumps can be attributed to the rabbit sensing something us humans cannot because of their good hearing. One of my past rabbits would routinely thump at night during a specific time, likely because she sensed...

Some good suggestions/images of what people have mentioned here: Training FAQ You also want to keep in mind that rabbits are not complex creatures, so your rabbit is not having thoughts like, "Well, I was out for a long time today, so it's OK that I'm in here and I'll accept that." ... They are...

At the minimum, yes, it would be wise to go to the vet so he can at least get some pain medication to feel better. The fact that he is licking it a lot is a sign of discomfort/pain. It could be a sprain or a fracture, and that's something that cannot be determined without an x-ray. While the...

If it's a one-time occurrence, I wouldn't be too concerned. Looks like perhaps some sloppy cecotrope eating. If you're noticing more spots cropping up and this is not normal for your rabbit, I would take a close look at your rabbit's normal poo to ensure they are looking healthy and not too wet...

Was there any discussion around supplementing CC feeding to help with weight gain? That way the incoming calories are still well-balanced as well (relative to overly feeding treats or something else).

If you are strongly considering having two rabbits, I would simply look into adopting an already bonded pair of adults (i.e., both spayed/neutered and have gone through the bonding process). What you are missing from your brief summary of the timeline is after they are spayed/neutered and you...

Moved into a new place where the rabbits get their own room. Wick no longer needs the sheepette flooring, so there's more freedrom for larger rugs.

Here's a global spay/neuter estimate database you and others can submit to: Global rabbit spay/neuter bill database – Rabbitors

I say hard no on a pet store -- the nature of your rabbit aside, people often bring their dogs in pet stores and it is very likely most dogs will either cause your rabbit to react in a stressful way or the dogs will act in a way (either towards your rabbit or not) that can be dangerous/cause stress.