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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
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 Posted - Aug 13 2012 : 10:43:32 AM
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Mister has gotten very attached to a wild rabbit that lives in our neighborhood--so much so that he feeds hir nearly every day ( I think it's a female since there has recently been a "teenager" as well).
As you know, we are looking for a house; we have picked the neighborhood and are deciding on a house. This will take us way across town and away from "Bun-Bun." Ric keeps asking, " Should we take the bunny?" My research indicates that it is possible to tame a wild rabbit--but more likely that xe would die of stress.
I keep suggesting that we get a domesticated rabbit as a pet; he keeps asking, "Should we take the bunny when we move?" *sigh* I am not against having a pet rabbit; I would prefer that to his original choice, which was a cat. Nothing against cats mind you, but I would feel less nervous for my bird around a rabbit. ( Kabeer has tenure; he's not going anywhere!)
How many of you are or have been rabbit owners? Where should we start?
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2012 : 11:34:43 AM
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1st off. wild rabbits can carry diseases that will kill domesticated rabbits, and wild rabbits do very poorly in cages...that being said, many rabbits raised from weanlings can be taught to use litter boxes and are able to run loose in a house that has been made safe (electrical cords are #1 killers of indoor rabbits), #2 I have always had birds and cats, and never even had a close call between them...
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Aug 13 2012 : 1:27:27 PM
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Could you make it a new home in your yard? You'd have to do some research in making a rabbit warren. If so maybe you could catch Bun Bun in one of those traps then take Bun Bun to it's new home and release it there? I wouldn't think there would be any guarantee that Bun Bun would stay but what would be harder on DH? Leaving Bun Bun when you move or having Bun Bun leave him after relocating? I would under no circumstance try to domesticate an adult wild rabbit, one of it's babies maybe but not a full grown rabbit. Just some thoughts.
Audrey
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
839 Posts
Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2012 : 07:23:41 AM
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I have Satin rabbits. They're great. Hot tots are cute. Angoras are pretty and you can use the fiber. Lots of breeds to choose from depending on what you want to do. I wouldn't personally keep a wild rabbit because of the parasites, illnesses etc.
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2012 : 7:41:03 PM
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I agree with Kimberly, Aubrey, and Tina, would recommend against trying to domesticate or relocate a wild rabbit. But there are many domestic breeds that might be an acceptable substitute. Or is your husband just sad that you are moving? You can look at the ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Association) webiste for some ideas..
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
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Posted - Aug 27 2012 : 09:48:52 AM
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Wow, thanks so much girls! He is really excited about moving actually--I think he just wants another pet. (He worries that my bird has no one to talk to during the day....)
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Barnyard Buddies: Rabbit suggestions? |
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Rabbit suggestions?
