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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
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 Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 06:40:57 AM
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Jeremy and I found some beautiful bunnies at Tractor Supply the other day. I always wanted one as a kid but my mom couldn't stand "those kinds of animals". Well guess what I went back and got. His name is Max Blackfoot and he's between 2-3 months old. There's a pic of him on my blog. Stop by and see how cute he is.
Melanie
Shop~ http://www.squidoo.com/buyinghomemade
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/ |
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 08:28:05 AM
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Cute Bunny Melanie! I had one that looked very similar to him, not quite so many markings though. He was just supposed to be a TEMPORARY resident here, but he ended up staying with me for SIX YEARS! He died an "Old man" about a year ago this past December.
I also had English Angora rabbits several years ago. I LOOOOVED them, but boy were they a lot of work! All that fur needs CONSTANT care and they had to have a special diet to keep them from getting "Wool block." But they were VERY sweet and mellow and just the CUTEST things!
Unfortunately, I bought them from a breeder who had Snuffles in her herd. She assured me that my rabbits were fine and hadn't been exposed to it, but we lost two of them from that dread illness. It's carried genetically. We lost my doe on a day that was NOT supposed to get hot-- but it shot up to 105* one day while we were gone. It was devastating!
As much as I loved them, I'm not sure I will ever have rabbits again. They are so sensitive to a lot of things --- but I wish you and YOUR bunny a LOOOOOONG happy life together!!!! Congrats on your newest addition. ~~~ Hugs ~~~ Tracy
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 09:04:00 AM
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Melanie-Congratulations on your new bunny! Is he a mini rex? That's what he looks like in your blog photo. Mini Rex have the most luxurious thick fur.
I raised and showed rabbits for over 10 years and had netherland dwarfs, mini rex, and holland lops. I'm down to just 2 rabbits now,who are happily living out their retirement years here. Rabbits are wonderful pets, but if you keep them outdoors just remember that they don't do well in heat.
Tracy-Sorry to hear that you got a rabbit with snuffles. All rabbits carry the pasturella virus, some eventually actually get the disease while others do not. It can be triggered by genetics, stress,etc.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 09:37:27 AM
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Melanie- I was looking at the bunnies at Tracker Supply too!!! One took a liking to me and I have been thinking about him or her!! Hmmmm... : )
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 2:00:11 PM
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Diana- the gal at the store told me she believed he was a rex. To be honest, I havent' a clue. They had two kinds in the rabbit hutch. He was the smaller and softer version.
The gal also believed he was a he. Since I am completely new to rabbits can someone tell me how to find out for sure. I had thought about getting an outside home for him this year when it gets a bit warmer, but after what Tracy said I may rethink that. It doesn't just get hot here it gets very humid too.
Melanie
Shop~ http://www.squidoo.com/buyinghomemade
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/ |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 3:49:46 PM
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Cute bunny. I guess I better stay away from TS for awhile!
Kris
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 5:36:52 PM
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Melanie-a rex has short but plush fur that's very dense. If it's a mini rex, it'll get to be around 4 lbs when full grown. If it's a standard rex it will probably be 8 lbs. As for sexing your rabbit, you can either wait a few months until he grows his 'bunny berries'(tee hee) or you can check while holding him on his back. Gently press right above the vent area. If something pops out it's a boy ;)
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
http://farmgirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - dkelewae on Mar 04 2009 5:39:15 PM |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 5:50:15 PM
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Diana, are you thinking only bunnie berries..would pop out?.. I was thinking maybe Bunny poo berries.. or are they called bunny raisins?... Melanie, Adorable ..or should I say handsome Max..
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Klamath Falls "Charming Chicks Chapter" Mother Hen
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You never know when what you say or do will make a difference...Kerry Kennedy
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
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miraclewelsh
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Samantha
Northern
Wisconsin
USA
138 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 8:13:27 PM
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Originally posted by melanie47601
Jeremy and I found some beautiful bunnies at Tractor Supply the other day. I always wanted one as a kid but my mom couldn't stand "those kinds of animals". Well guess what I went back and got. His name is Max Blackfoot and he's between 2-3 months old. There's a pic of him on my blog. Stop by and see how cute he is.
Melanie
Shop~ http://www.squidoo.com/buyinghomemade
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/
Oh, isn't he cute! Have fun with him! :-)
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4738 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4738 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2009 : 09:26:59 AM
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We raised rabbits for pets when I was a kid. They are super smart, love to play with toys, and enjoy having lots of room to hop around in. Have fun with your new friend, he is adorable.
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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