New bunny owner :) unknown breed

[abbenator]

Hello! We welcomed our first bunny home yesterday. I remember having one as a kid, but I was so little that I had to research everything all over again to prepare. A friend of my husband's family had rescued a bunny from an old abandoned hutch left outside. He brought her home, and much to his surprise, he ended up with seven more bunnies shortly after.

He is unsure of the breed, and even though I would like to know, I'll love my little bun regardless. He has a very sweet and curious disposition. I have a small child, so during the day I let the bunny have his time in his cage. I admit, though, I like checking on him and talking to him throughout the day. We have decided at night after the baby is in bed, Jimmy can come out of the cage and roam the living room. He seemed pretty pleased with this last night. He hopped up to my husband to sniff him, then allowed him to give him a few strokes before hopping over to me to sniff at my leg. He stood on his back feet to get a good look around, then started to binky all around the room. When it was time to go back, he let me pick him up and snuggle for a minute before I put him up.

He seems pretty content in his cage. He goes back in easily, has room to stretch out, plenty of hay, and I bought an edible log that he likes to lay in sometimes. After reading, though, I'm starting to wonder if that was a bad idea. Should I take the log out even though he doesn't chew it?

Any questions or comments are greatly welcomed. I know I still have a lot to learn, and I want what is best to help keep my bunny's life healthy and happy!

Jimmy on his way home.

 

[abbenator]

Upon closer inspection, it appears that Jimmy is actually a girl. Oops!

 

[Samara]

Male or female, Jimmy is adorable! Congrats on your new wee friend

What kind of edible log is it? Is it one of the one's pet stores sell, or is it an actual wooden log from outside?

 

[ZRabbits]

What a pretty bunny. Sounds like she's settling down nicely.

My only advise is get to know your bunny. Watch when introducing new foods, do it slowly. Bunnies don't let you know much so you need to watch for signals. Grinding teeth is good (that's purring and happy) Grinding teeth while all hunched up is bad (tummy ache or pain).

Also you should look into seeing if their is a Bunny Savvy Vet in your area. Bunnies, when hitting puberty do get territorial, grumpy, nippy, etc. All because of hormones. Spaying your girl will help tone those down, plus give her a heads up for a healthier life.

Enjoy getting to know your bunny. And your little one as well. Bunnies are such neat critters to have around the house. Plus being a wild animal, you have accomplished so much earning their trust. It's a work in progress with bunnies, but truly worth all the work you put into. They are amazing, intelligent, sweet, funny animals.

Congratulations!

K

 

[abbenator]

It was from a pet store. I grabbed it thinking that it would be a nice place for it to snuggle up, and it said something about alfalfa and honey on it. I burnt the box last night so I'm not sure of the brand, but I might be able to do a google search on it.

We are planning on finding a vet soon, but since my husband works two weeks on each shift, it will be a couple of months before we get to the spaying subject, I'm sure.

Thank you again

 

[abbenator]

http://www.directionsforme.org/index.php/directions/product/PETFOOD/00026851122098

 

[Wabbitdad12]

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