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i live near the RHDV2 virus outbreak.
and ill make sure that he will have space to do binkies!
im so exited to see the binkies!
and ill make sure that he will have space to do binkies!
im so exited to see the binkies!
Thank you so much for this info, i will be sure to follow these precautions once i get my rabbit!Since you live near an outbreak you have to be extra cautious, (also get the vaccine when you can) Donât leave youâre shoes anywhere your rabbit, and wash your hands before entering your space with the rabbit.
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How RHDV2 Spreads
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The RHDV2 virus is very resistant to extreme temperatures. It
can be spread through direct contact or exposure to an infected rabbitâs excretions or blood. The virus can also survive and spread from carcasses, food, water, and any contaminated materials. People can spread the virus indirectly by carrying it on their clothing and shoes.
A vaccine for RHDV2 is not currently licensed in the U.S. Instead, it is up to you as the owner to protect your rabbits by practicing good biosecurity. Biosecurity means taking simple steps every day to keep germs away from your animals. These actions will significantly reduce the chance of RHDV2 or other contagious diseases affecting your rabbits.
Follow these recommended biosecurity practices:
⢠Do not allow pet or wild rabbits to have contact with your rabbits or gain entry to
the facility or home.
⢠Do not allow visitors in rabbitries or let them handle pet rabbits without protective
clothing (including coveralls, shoe covers, hair covering, and gloves).
⢠Always wash hands with warm soapy water before entering your rabbit area, after
removing protective clothing and before leaving the rabbit area.
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⢠Do not introduce new rabbits from unknown or untrusted sources. Do not add rabbits to your rabbitry from animal shelters or other types of rescue operations.
⢠If you bring outside rabbits into your facility or home, keep them separated from your existing rabbits for at least 30 days. Use separate equipment for newly acquired or sick rabbits to avoid spreading disease.
⢠Sanitize all equipment and cages moved on or off premises before they are returned to the rabbitry. We recommend disinfecting with 10% bleach or 10% sodium hydroxide mixed with water.
⢠Establish a working relationship with a veterinarian to review biosecurity practices for identification and closure of possible gaps.
If you are a breeder or grower who purchases live rabbits, even if you have existing biosecurity measures in place, you should review your practices and take steps to address potential gaps.â
Baby bunnies are a lot more destructive than adult bunnies so make sure anything you donât want destroyed is out of their reach. My bun chewed up my crocs, chargers, piano cable, my wooden bed legs, wooden drawer, leather cover, carpet, baseboards, wall, etc so I had to buy wire covers, cover everything with cardboard that I couldnât move, and make sure everything else was out of reach. Theyâre also more hyperactive so they need a lot of toys and room for zoomies and binkies. Diet wise, theyâll need alfalfa hay while theyâre babies but I would recommend mixing alfalfa and Timothy hay so they get used to the taste. Alfalfa hay is a lot sweeter than the hay they need to eat as adults so some may reject Timothy and itâll be a bit troublesome to get them to transition. Also make sure you get a heavy bowl for water because my bun loved to pick his up and spill all the water on the floor. Be careful of any house plants you may have because some are very toxic to rabbits. I believe you can still have the TV in the bunny room, like I said before my bunny free rooms in my room and I do have a TV in there. My TV is mounted on the wall though but thereâs still a drawer under it to hold all the boxes and I have never seen him try to go up there once, just make sure to hide/cover up the cables. I would also look around the room and make sure that there are no places that the bun can hide in where you canât get him and if they are you could just block them off by adding cardboard or other things you may have around the room. Last but not least I would take a TON of pictures when heâs small like that because they grow up so FAST!! I donât have nearly enough pictures of my bun when he was all small and bright eyed. Take as many pics and you can even when theyâre not doing anything!okay thanks! and i could probaly use most of the shelves in there to put bunny stuff etc and leave the middle part for litter, i am going to take out the fencing in a bit and will try and find everythign i need on amazon etc
when i get the rabbit it will be a rex that is around 7-9 weeks once i get him. is there anything that i need to take precaution/have ready for a rabbit that young?
and any other info on how to prevent diseases etc?
i am so exited for summer because i end school around the middle of may and will probaly get the bunny sometime at the end of may early june. so lots of bunny time! <3
okay thanks! this is great advice! i will make sure to buy cord covers and cardboard to have on hand.probaly buy a photobook too!Baby bunnies are a lot more destructive than adult bunnies so make sure anything you donât want destroyed is out of their reach. My bun chewed up my crocs, chargers, piano cable, my wooden bed legs, wooden drawer, leather cover, carpet, baseboards, wall, etc so I had to buy wire covers, cover everything with cardboard that I couldnât move, and make sure everything else was out of reach. Theyâre also more hyperactive so they need a lot of toys and room for zoomies and binkies. Diet wise, theyâll need alfalfa hay while theyâre babies but I would recommend mixing alfalfa and Timothy hay so they get used to the taste. Alfalfa hay is a lot sweeter than the hay they need to eat as adults so some may reject Timothy and itâll be a bit troublesome to get them to transition. Also make sure you get a heavy bowl for water because my bun loved to pick his up and spill all the water on the floor. Be careful of any house plants you may have because some are very toxic to rabbits. I believe you can still have the TV in the bunny room, like I said before my bunny free rooms in my room and I do have a TV in there. My TV is mounted on the wall though but thereâs still a drawer under it to hold all the boxes and I have never seen him try to go up there once, just make sure to hide/cover up the cables. I would also look around the room and make sure that there are no places that the bun can hide in where you canât get him and if they are you could just block them off by adding cardboard or other things you may have around the room. Last but not least I would take a TON of pictures when heâs small like that because they grow up so FAST!! I donât have nearly enough pictures of my bun when he was all small and bright eyed. Take as many pics and you can even when theyâre not doing anything!
Awesome! Iâm glad this helped and the photobook would be an amazing idea!!okay thanks! this is great advice! i will make sure to buy cord covers and cardboard to have on hand.probaly buy a photobook too!
when i get the rabbit it will be a rex that is around 7-9 weeks once i get him. is there anything that i need to take precaution/have ready for a rabbit that young?
ooh great idea of connecting it to a wall! ill do that. would the rabbit like it more if it was near a wall with a widow or one without?A note about exercise pens: a 48" tall pen is certainly tall enough for a rabbit, but because of the extra height, it is very heavy. I'm not petite by any means but it is a struggle for me to pick one up and move it about. I end up "walking" it by putting one corner down at a time and waddling it forward (not great for one's flooring!). I have found the 30" height to be sufficient for each of the dozen plus rabbits I've had (never had a dwarf). There are the rare exceptions of course, but for indoors, a 30" height should be sufficient and it is loads easier to move and manage.
Also, while a single pen placed into a square makes a 4' x 4' square (16 sq ft), that same pen can create a much larger space by making use of an existing wall. I doubled the space simply by making use of a single wall. If one makes use of a corner (2 walls) , it could be even larger.
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Please do read those links about baby rabbits. I know it may seem ideal to get a baby but the links explain more. Quite a few members here went against this advice & then later admitted that they wished they had heeded that suggestion and started with an adult rabbit (6+ months).
okay i will make sure to be ready for the odor. ive heard mixing water with vinager works for that, is that safe to use around the rabbit? and i will have enough money for the surgery by the time he would be old enough. i am planning to get a summer job sometime in may and just in case, my parents said they would help cover the cost of the neuter.In that case, I encourage you to call some local vets and find out the price they charge for spay surgery. Prices can vary greatly depending on what part of the country you are in. Then see if your parents are willing (or you are able) to pay that amount. You'll need it just a few months after you get the baby. Parents may be willing to pay $25 for a rabbit but don't tend to be keen on paying $250-$400 on a spay.
You'll also need to be prepared for cleaning up smeared poos as baby adjusts to eating his/her cecotropes. Also the urine odor of intact males can be incredibly smelly (and they tend to like to jump in the air and spray that urine on whomever is nearby). So we've seen parents insist that the new rabbit be moved outdoors (because of the baby mess and odor). Just some things to get prepared for.
Yeah neuters are usually a bit more cheaper than a spay and less invasive too! Vinegar and water is actually the go to option when cleaning anything in your bunnyâs habitat because it is safe! My vet have me an estimate of around $500!! I called like 20 vets to see their rates, compare their prices, and see which services they required and found a vet that charged me $120! I had my Dusty at 7 weeks old and he sprayed the wall by his littler box and under my desk I cleaned it with apple cider vinegar and water and thankfully he outgrew it. When you have a baby bunny you have to adapt to them and their behavior even as they grow up and hit puberty. They could develop bad behaviors or grow out of some just remember to never give up on them!!okay i will make sure to be ready for the odor. ive heard mixing water with vinager works for that, is that safe to use around the rabbit? and i will have enough money for the surgery by the time he would be old enough. i am planning to get a summer job sometime in may and just in case, my parents said they would help cover the cost of the neuter.
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