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Post by daniel on Apr 18, 2003 2:15:24 GMT -5
Hi, I know that many of u know quite a bit about bunnies, i thot i'd include this fact file for those of you and other new members who aren't familiar with bunnies. Name : Domestic Rabbit Scientific Name : Oryctolagus cuniculusWeight : 1- 10kg Compatibility : Does may live together in harmony, but risks of pseudopregnancies is increased. Mature bucks together will fight. Sometimes kept together with cavies, but not advisable as their diets are different. Appeal : Popular as pets and for exhibition. Friendly and will settle well both in the home and in an outdoor hutch. Diet : commercially prepared rabbit food pellets, hay, and vegetable. Apple can be fed too. Health Problems : Susceptible to various digestive ailments. Also vulnerable to myxomatosis and other viruses. Breeding Tips : Avoid disturbing the doe's nest after she has given birth, otherwise she might neglect or even attack her offspring. Pregnancy : 31 days Typical Litter Size : 6 - 8 young Weaning : 35 days Lifespan : 6 - 8 years, although reports of up to 12 years has been reported, but rarely Hope that this information has been useful to you...  |
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Post by puppy on Apr 19, 2003 6:02:42 GMT -5
does can live together (higher chance) if they are siblings. if a bunny (be it doe or buck) live alone for too long, they might not like a companion to be in the same cage as them. and bunnies and GPs are not advisable to be kept together, also 'cause they might attack each other. not alll bunnies and GPs can get along well with each other. during her confinement, do not disturb mama bun or babies also 'cause she might attack ur hand, which might draw blood. if really need to touch the babies, try to wear gloves, then rub gloves on mama bun's body for a while, then touch babies.  |
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Post by puppy on Apr 19, 2003 9:08:20 GMT -5
after reading what daniel had input about hamsters fact file... there's one more thing to add about bunnies... does must also always be introduced to the buck's territory, rather than vice versa, to reduce the likelihood of fighting and some other reasons. |
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Post by HighHeels on Apr 19, 2003 22:46:41 GMT -5
Will bunnies bite their owners like hamsters do?
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Post by puppy on Apr 20, 2003 3:14:43 GMT -5
if they feel threatened or think that their babies are in danger, they might bite. kpo used to chase after my dad everyday he comes home. my dad always end up on the chair. kpo, with his splayed hands, really can still run very fast. once, he bit my dad until draw blood. this continued for quite a while. but he stopped after some time. guess he finds that too childish and bo liao. i'm still wondering why he only chase and attack my dad. and no one else. weird. told my dad maybe it's 'cause his feet smell terrible. hahahahaha... |
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Post by daniel on Apr 20, 2003 3:17:25 GMT -5
Will bunnies bite their owners like hamsters do? Sometimes lor.. as what puppy said... When i stretch my hand in to clean the cages when they have their little kittens around, the female tends to be a bit on the defensive side. So far, I usually hold on to the female with one hand, and using the other hand, i clean the cage I use a plastic bottom Hagen Zoo Zone 2 cage, when i need to clean and the babies are still too young, I'll scoop up the soiled Litter and wipe the area with a clean cloth before putting clean litter in.  |
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Post by HighHeels on Apr 20, 2003 23:04:09 GMT -5
Ohh... so scary will bite people? So if the rabbit is not pregnant and not having children will it still bite? I mean in most cases?
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Post by puppy on Apr 21, 2003 0:59:55 GMT -5
most cases if they dun feel threatened or are not provoked, they are very friendly, esp bucks. does might grunt when u go near. grunt to show their disapproval. |
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Post by HighHeels on Apr 21, 2003 10:55:59 GMT -5
Bad thing... y muz females always be so temperamental? If i get a bunny, muz get a doe. Cos i am a girl, muz support girls.  |
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Post by puppy on Apr 21, 2003 11:13:59 GMT -5
actually hor, i find that does prefer guys... and bucks prefer gals leh... but my 2 nuts no preference. hehehe... maybe not yet. |
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Post by HighHeels on Apr 21, 2003 11:29:31 GMT -5
I oso wan my pets to be innocent and pure in thoughts forever. Just like ur nuts.
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Post by puppy on Apr 21, 2003 11:39:42 GMT -5
my 2 nuts getting cuter as time passes by. getting more adorable and mischievious. too bad cannot bring them out for gathering 'cause of the hot weather.
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Post by daniel on Apr 21, 2003 13:34:33 GMT -5
maybe we can get a big tent, and modify it by putting portable fans with ice bottles around lor...  Then maybe we can bring our long fur frenz along with us for our outings... |
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Post by bubblesbiscuit on Sept 13, 2003 2:41:19 GMT -5
jus add another information ok? A lot of people think rabbits are rodents,but they are actually in a class of their own called "lagomorphs" where rodents are active at night(nourturnal) but bunnies are active most at dawn n dusk hours. am concerned cos know some pet shop owners are giving customers wrong info n some newbies are feeding their new bunnies food meant for hamsters or GPs  |
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Post by MG on Jun 27, 2004 14:49:29 GMT -5
I have two Dutch Rabbits. They are sisters and at one time they used to share a cage. At about 3 1/2 months old they were out together and they started fighting. We have been slowly working with them to get them to stop fighting. I am not sure that it can completely be done at least with my two. They are both very protective of their territory. So basically it is not just males that fight.
They are not aggressive to us unless it is time for them to go back in their cage at night. They don't bite but they growl and pounce our hands. Then they lick our hands. They are just letting us know that they aren't happy, they are not trying to hurt us. I think that a lot of a bunnies behavior has a lot to do with the treatment it gets from it's owner. My girls love to be held, petted, kissed, basically any kind of attention. However I think that it is a good idea to be cautious until you get to know that bunnies temperment.
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