Hello, everybun! As you probably know, I am living with Kayla again and loving it. We did live together before, but last year we got into a little quarrel and had to be separated; now all has been forgotten. It is so nice to have somebunn to cuddle up to. Life has really changed for me and her. How so? Well, for one reason she likes to keep me clean with all her licks! (I never got a lick before from her, I guess she missed me!) Second, we’re not so lonely anymore- I’ll explain why in a moment. If you’re considering getting a second bun, I’ve come up with a few reasons why it’s such a good idea:
1.) Pairs are much easier to care for, their happier, get into far less trouble, and don’t get nearly as bored.
2.) Speaking of boredom, did you know that boredom and depression are common symptoms of loneliness in rabbits? These are accompanied by destructiveness and hyperactivity in some rabbits. Humans can fill some of the companionship, but since you can’t be fluent in all rabbit talk, we need “somebunn” to talk to and play with. The way we talk is not so much with sound as it is with our movements like grooming or the way we breathe. Having Kayla around when we’re out and about is fun; we binky over each other and chase each other around!
3.) If you’re thinking “won’t it be more expensive to have a second bun?” think again. Hay, pellets, fruits and veggies, and litter won’t break the budget. The only exception is medical care. The reason I say this is both rabbits must be spayed/neutered, and even if you start with a spayed/neutered pair, one or both rabbits may become ill and require veterinary care.
So, if you’re considering getting a second bunny, do it! I’m really happy to have two sisters to play with.
-Nilla

Tags: behavior , pairs , health , rabbit care

Hi all. As you may have figured out, that’s me taking a bath. I am all clean and white again as I type this. Now, I know what you’re thinking... “Rabbits don’t like to take baths.” You’re absolutely correct, we don’t. But in some cases, we get dirt on us and it doesn’t come off with regular cleaning. In my case, I had a dirty butt and had to have a butt bath. Dad filled the basin with just enough warm water to cover my butt and then he put me in it and I sat for a few seconds and he cleaned me. Then I decided to show him who was boss... I hoped out just as he finished and splashed water everywhere, even on him! Did I mention, the shake? It was fun returning the favor, ha, ha. Once I was done with the bath, Dad dried me with a towel and gave my coat a good brush to get all the loose fur off. My fur is so fluffy now. What an adventure this was! -Nilla

Tags: health , rabbit care

Hello everybunny! It’s spring and you know what that means? Out with the old and in with the new- new fur that is. Rabbits in general shed every 3-4 months, usually alternating between a heavy shed and a light shed, kind of like the change of seasons. I am going through a heavy shed now. While it’s nice to get a new coat, it can be a bit of a nuisance. I have all this extra fur on me that has to come off. While I groom myself several times a day when I don’t shed, I have to be extra careful when I do shed. This is because I don’t want to get a furball. I can’t vomit them up. So to help me get it off, Mom and Dad brush me daily (usually it’s weekly when I am not shedding). Sometimes they use a lint roller. A sheet or two goes on me and then it’s gently pulled off and “voila!” it’s on the sheet and off of me. My sheds usually last about 2 weeks. All rabbits are fastidious groomers. We insist on being clean and tidy. So when we do shed it’s important that we get groomed to help us remove the loose fur. I love to be groomed! Nilla is also going through a heavy shed as well. She leaves a trail of white fur wherever she goes...ha, ha!! I know I should talk, right? (Just teasing Nilla). Speaking of grooming, Mom is getting out the brush. Time for a groom! -Kayla

Tags: health , grooming , rabbit care