5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting a BUNNY
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Regarding #5: There is NO love like love from a bunny. You have to earn it and if you manage that, you've accomplished something real.
That is so true. I have never felt this kinda love from anyone or TO anyone.
Rabbits demand alot of respect. They have their dignity!
I would say instead of no love like a bunny I'd say a pet in general I had many dogs and a bunny and having pets is magical
@@SleeplessFailure The love of pets IS definitely more honest than that of most humans. The reason I highlighted bunnies is that, being prey animals, they are naturally more suspicious of a predator's (e.g. human's) motives, so to gain their affection has an added dimension of difficulty and thus honor of achievement.
Plus, cats and Komodo dragons don't care if you live or die. ;)
You've never had a dog?
I wish I would have known how much bunnies were going to change my life. I started with my first bunny in a tiny cage several years ago. Now we are totally free-roam and I’m in vet school, becoming a rabbit doctor and sharing my passion for bunnies with nearly everyone I meet 🐇🖤
Hi, I have got a bunny it has almost 11 years old and still very energetic and healthy. It is the sweetest thing, there is no other animal like it!!! I love dogs and I like cats and always had them when I was younger and they were fenomenal, but nothing compares to a bunny!!!! My bunny talks without realy doing it. Its incredibal!!!!! I am crazy about him!!!!
That is amazing! 💕
This has got to be the sweetest comment I've read today thus far 🥹😍
Incredible ❤
The joy my rabbits brought into my life over the years outweighed the sorrow they left behind when they passed many times over, and despite crying while typing this, I wouldn't change a single thing. Caramel, Dutch, Trixie, Abby, Snoopy, and Tanner, you were loved so much and will always be missed and remembered.
Name ur next bunny dingleberry
I wish I had known large corporate pet stores do not know bunnies well at all and will sell things bad for bunnies. My Ozzy lived between 6 to 7 years till I lost him to stasis. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt he would have lived longer if I knew not to give him yogurt drops, those sticks with seeds on them, and put him in a cage. All packaging had bunnies on them. Thankfully, the internet knowledge improved and channels like yours exist and my 2 nine year old buns, Sophie and Lulu, are thriving now.
Never trust any aspect of the food industry, they are selling us poison every day so they will not hesitate to sell you junk for your pet.
My daughter's first rabbit just passed about a week ago. He was 12 yrs old - and had a very happy bunny life. She took it better than I thought - but it still hit hard when it happened. Definitely something to consider before you get a rabbit.
You can't deny yourself the unconditional love and the sheer fuzziness! That's life- you have to pay for things....
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ur daughters not the only one :( (it was also my first rabbit)
im so sorry for your loss i know its hard sometimes😕
if i may ask, im thinking about getting a bunny but when it passes does anyone have any ideas on what to do with it such as burry it, cremate it, idk?
@@valerierivera4914 sorry to hear that. They are awesome pets. I hope you can get another one.
Lennon baby pics are a highlight of this video!!!!! Our Bun changed our lives - he costs about a car payment every month in vegetables, food, and litter. He requires multiple litter box cleanings a day. Rabbits require an exotic vet (very expensive). I wouldn’t do anything differently (three-plus years later), and probably will ALWAYS have a rabbit moving forward. I hope our Bun lives to be 15!!!!
I had a vet bill of $3.5K once. Two days in the hospital for GI stasis and e.cunniculi.
I just paid my yearly $1,375 for Pet Insurance (dog) That makes me feel better! I hope your rabbit lives to a healthy 15 :)
@@lazyhomebody1356 Thank you. We’re doing our best. He just passed his annual check-up and got his vaccines for the rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD). Note that Lorelei (and Lennon) educated us about that in a prior video. Helpful rabbit-going-to-the-vet hint: BRING A POOP SAMPLE. Our Bun, never normally shy about dropping pellets, wouldn’t cooperate despite his favorite snack (kale). That cost me another hour there and hour back to the vet the next day! Fortunately, all was good.
@@AgentM79 Unfortunately my rabbit days are over. I only have a dog, and when I get any more pets, I want a guinea pig and a chinchilla. But you never know!
The craigslist seller told me they were both fixed males. Well, a month later...🐇🐰🐇🐰🐇🐰. But I've learned along the way. Just enjoy the journey!! 👍
That's a rotten trick.
@@AnimeShinigami13 agreed. The folks at the rescue where he boards when we go on vacation see the worst of rabbit overpopulation. So Charlie is fixed, despite my surgical worries.
Same thing happened with me and my friend but no babies were made and that's a good thing since the two were siblings-
Bonus stew 😂
I always wanted a free roam bunny and I finally adopted one from a shelter when I was 19. My sweet Bun passed away a couple of months ago, but she was the best bunny I could have asked for. She was so sassy and smart but had a sweet side to her.
We have 2 young buns now and boy did I forget about all the cleaning you have to do when you are teaching them to use the box!
I knew all this before I got my first bunny, and I really need to thank you. You and some other responsible bunny lovers teach me every day how to take care , raise him in a free roam condition, understand and respect my baby... thank you so much!!! Kisses from me and Tobias, from Brazil!
Thank you for your honesty. Many people don’t see the many sides of pet parenting beforehand. And many don’t do the research into what it takes to provide the best life for them. But you offer up firsthand experience in a way that will make us all better pet parents. Also, in my experience, the pain of loss is like a badge of honor for having gotten to share the joy of their lives.
I was fortunate to have one rabbit who lived to be at least 11 years old (he was a rescue, so we didn't know his exact age). When he reached around 9 we started saying we were in bonus time -- a positive way of saying "who knows how much time we have left, so let's cherish each day." I, too, wish I had known earlier how much more fun it is, and healthier for the bunnies, to have a bonded pair. Over the years we've had three wonderful pairs!
Your channel has taught me so much!!!! I love my bonded bunnies! I adopted them from a shelter and they were already fixed and bonded! Sending love to you and lennon!! ❤️
How different each rabbit personality is. Between my own and the ones I've interacted with at the humane society, I was shocked at how different each bunn is. I have noticed more of a difference between different rabbits than with cats and dogs.
I have absolutely no regrets in getting my bunnies, their fur was soft and my first one was SO tame! She used to snuggle up to me in my bed when I was a child and sleep with me! My second rabbit was so beautiful, her fur was soft and sleek and she was all metallic and lovely!
I’m growing to truly love u and Lennon and can’t get enough of ur videos…ur honesty and genuine words are so meaningful!! Just adopted a stray bunny and I’m so in love with her and ur videos have helped us both so much, thank you!
I wish I had known to get a bonded pair, since the bonding can be such a challenge unless you're lucky. We now have 2 but they are not bonded yet, but we are working on it!
Also I wish I knew how much work bunny proofing can be! We have a lot of open shelfs that our bunnies would love to jump into, and climb even higher so it's not enough to just have stuff off the floor. The bunnies will get on sofa table, selfs, radiators, sofa, and try to get even higher if possible. They can also fit into many tiny places, so blocking everything is hard work! In the future we at least know to buy furniture that fits bunny life!
But I love my bunnies and I will figure it all out!
I'm curious, what bonding method are you planning to use?
Honestly my current pair i kept doing everything good to bond them, neutral space, hide outs, veggies etc but male kept harassing (castrated for a month). In the end i just let them roam together in the house, they ran after each other a little and in 2 hours it was over. I am not saying its the best thing to do but sometimes bonding methods dont work, sometimes they need a few hours without any human interventions in the whole space to be able to bond. Ofc stay near until its calm
Il just saying that because i feel like sometimes people spend weeks/months doing bonding methods and it barely gets better, when just let them dealing with each other in their final space usually works.
Also sometimes we panic for nothing we feel like they are fighting hard and we separate when actually its not that deep and separating makes it worse
Every pair is different but i honestly dont think there are lost hopes, most of the time they just need to deal with it alone for a few hours if bonding methods dont work
@@bnnyhlp952 At the moment they have been able to get to know each other with a fence between them. We are also thinking of using a neutral space for them to get to know each other because the male gets very pissed everytime she uses the living room while he is kept fenced. If she gets next to the fence he always tries to bite her.
@@NanicaX interesting method. I'd love to hear how it turned out for you since that has never worked for me. Hope all goes well and they're bonded soon :))
You've been such a great influence to people with bunnies! Thank you!
It´s true ;D
I didn't realize how much work my bunny was going to be, because when I first got my bunny I was really horrible at telling myself when it was time to clean up. That isn't a problem anymore though. I really love your videos Lorelei! You are my idol and I wouldn't be the good bun parent I am today without you and Lennon. Thank you for putting out these amazing videos, and I can't wait until the next video!
Can't wait to watch! You are a huge inspiration to me. I own 4 rabbits of my own called Flopsy, bon bon, Benji & Bailey and I adore them. Little lennon is so cute I've been watching your channel from the very beginning ❤️
I have a Flopsy too💕! I also have Mopsy, Peter, Cotton Tail, Cinnabun, Clover, Daisy, Cookie, Juno and Pepper. 🐰
BunBun is Charlie’s pet name!
@@thefluffle that's great! ❤️
@@The_momur amazing! ❤️
The video of you and Lennon traveling to the retro camper was so cool. It would be awesome to see something like that again!! ❤
My oldest rabbit is 10 years old and I'm attached lol I love spending time with her ❤️ She's healthy
I wish i would have known that it takes awhile to gain your bunny’s trust. It took almost a year for my bunny to fully bond with me. She always looks for me for head rubs and wants to give me kisses . It’s too cute there’s no going back lol
I've been just waiting for this video! thanks so much!
I am guilty of blindly going in full speed ahead! OMG. 4 months in and I am still learning, and spending! She is an adorable terror! An adorable, costly, furry, stubborn bunny! Love her to pieces and I am all in. I have learnt so much from your channel. So appreciate it. I'm in Australia & can't get hold of alot of the merch you get over there! Always look forward to your videos. So relatable. So informative. Lennon and you are adorable..... ❤️
LOL. Well said!
Your videos have inspired me so much! My bunnies would be living in a hutch outside right now if it wasn't for you.❤️
Also you should make a Christmas video with Lennon! 🎄😍
lennon is the best bunny ever! shes so lucky to have you
I love you so much Lorelei and Lennon! You inspire me to get a bunny. I have a stuffed animal bunny named Flopsy
I own a bunny called flopsy! It's great to see others love rabbits!
A stuffed bunny is the way to go!
Love You Lorelei and Lennon❤❤🐇🐇 Thank You so much for all your informative videos!!
I wish I had known that they require so much more than most people think, the pet store told me so much information that wasn’t true I’m just so lucky that he didn’t get sick from eating the wrong food and hay they suggested. But I’m so thankful that I know so much about rabbits now thanks to TH-camrs like you!
Your channel is a great place for beginner bunny owners and long-time bunny owners alike!!
Wonderful video, thank you! One of the things I wish would have known before getting my bunny was that they don't just bond with you the second you get them; I learned that the hard way! But of course, I love my bun bun so much and I'm positive that he at the very least reconzised my voice and LOVES to be pet. And thank you again for this video!
Really appreciate this video! I adopted my bunny from people who couldn’t have him anymore at 6 months old, and i already knew your channel so that helped me a lot! ❤ i’d love to get another one but technically it would be super hard :( hopefully one day
Absolutely wonderful video! That will help the would-be bunny mamas and daddies in the future. I'm sure you get a lot of views! My friend just sent this one to me, telling me that you had just put it out. So we, together try to keep up with all of your new videos. And they are all so very special!
this video was so informative thank you ❤❤
Thank you for your honesty !😊 Me and my boyfriend are planning on adopting two bunnies and we really wanna be the best parents they could have 😍
My most affectionate and attached bunny doesn't like to be pet. He's a rescue and has some trauma related to having his head touched. But all I have to do is hold out my hand and he'll give me bunny kisses (nuzzles)! It may take time to learn each individual bunny's love language, but don't think they don't love you just because they won't hop into your lap like a cat. Lots of bunnies are unfairly abandoned because they aren't "cuddly" enough.
Thank you, Lorelei, for all your educational segments! And yes to all 5. I would add a number 6. I wish I had been educated about E. cuniculi. Apparently so many domestic rabbits are carriers, even though most show no symptoms. My guy was one of the unlucky few. He had a small speck in his eye that was misdiagnosed, kept growing larger, was misdiagnosed by a second vet, and eventually correctly identified by a third vet. By then a mass had taken over a large part of his eye. It was too late to save his eye, but he had a successful surgery and is on the mend.
Every time you upload a new video your looks are just getting better and better! Looking good sweety, I'm so proud of you! xoxo Loyal fan from The Netherlands. 🥰🇳🇱
I was a complete dumba**! First, and most importantly, I wish I'd known how important frequent vet visits are! Second, I wish someone would have told me, "No, a bunny is not a cooler version of a cat"! But, most of all what I eventually did learn, is a devotion and commitment that I never knew I was capable of.... and that is worth all of it.
this is a great video! thank you for sharing this information
Awesome video Lorelei! ^_^ I was aware that rabbits could be shy but I really struggled to bond with my bunny. He had been in a cage all his life so he was very skittish. It took me about 3 months to really bond with him. He loves me know haha but I wish I had been more aware before picking him up and trying to cuddle him. My boy is not a cuddler but he loves head and cheek rubs ^_^
hey lorlie I love ur videos and Lennon is so cute my bunny is free roam thanks to you im only 15 and its alot of work but bc of you uve made a bunny very happy tysm from ur fan lacey xxxx
Baby Lennon was the cutest little thing
I just got a pair of rabbits (both males) and im learning so much from your channel. I really love the videos and learning all about them.
I only had them 1 or 2 weeks now but im surprised how much personality they have and how much emotional needs they have, because the last time I had rabbits was as a kid, like 8 or 10 and I never noticed the responsibility because my parents took care of them haha.
Sounds like growth from many lessons learn. Congrats to you two.
🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿
My rabbit turned 4 last month and Im just like wow. Ive had her since she was a day old and now shes an adult bunny, Its just crazy how fast time flies and I do realize shes still young but sometimes I will think of the future and make these plans with her in it and I realize that she won’t be in those future plans and it makes me tear up. Pet love is seriously like no other love its short but its so so amazing 🫶
For me I have owned male and female rabbits I currently have a female and she is definitely more messy and more work then boys but like u said I still love her and would never give her up
My lulu (female mini Rex 4 years old) runs free in about 985 sq.ft in my basement. I’m glad I have the room for her, she’s in the master room of the house. I’m watching this video as I’m down chilling with her. I’ve wondered about getting her a partner but I also have 3 cats that hang out with her. I try to come down and see her 30 mins a day but I’m physically by her on Sunday’s thru thursdays as I work 3 on 4 off. The “only” thing that I’m worried about is she loves chewing on Sheetrock. I wish I would have known to finish my basement trim before getting her lol.
Thanks for the tips! Really useful insight 🐇
My pets have helped me develop a really healthy attitude towards death. That's not to say I'm not sad when they die, but I've learned how to mourn and grieve so that I get through it and am able to move forward again.
All great points and things people don't realize! I recently just got a rabbit but she's been easier to care for than my guinea pigs. Her previous owner left her outside because the new cat didn't get a long with her and she was constantly being harassed by owls. They brought her to my vet clinic and tried to euthanize her but lucky my vet talked them out of it and they surrendered her to us. She was nothing but skin and bones. I had never seen an animal in such bad shape! After lots of love and care by the staff she got better, she was spayed and got her vaccine. She went home with my co worker who had another rabbit. But unfortunately it didn't work out both rabbits hated each other. So now she lives with me :) She's litter box trained, doesn't chew on anything but her toys and she has a lot of toys! She's pretty spoiled! She's very adventurous and loves to get into things but not destructive. I enjoy your videos and learned a lot! I didn't expect to get her but I just fell in love with her! I'm glad I found your channel as your videos have helped me prepare for her! Thank you!
Love this story!
how did u get her use to u
@@odalis6138 she’s very friendly toward people. She’s not a cuddly rabbit and she doesn’t like to to touched a lot. But she’ll come up to people and boop them with her nose and take food from them. Idk why she’s like that given what she’s been through. I would expect her to be afraid of people or aggressive. When she stayed at the clinic which is where I work. I interacted with her a lot. So she kind of knew me already before I officially adopted her. We’re still getting to know each other. I’ve had her for a little over a month now. She pretty much rules my household lol
Great video again! ❤️ I love bunnies! I have 2 girl bunnies named Minni and Hille. My bunnies are free roaming and happy that way. It makes my day seeing them happy and healthy, don't know what I would do without them❤️ I have also 2 guinea pigs and chihuahua dog. ❤️🐕🐇🐹
Your channel really helped me prepare to take good care of my rabbits. Thank you.
Personally I wish that I knew that owning a rabbit would be expensive and time consuming I wouldn't have gotten one
Its not very time consuming 10 mins to clean out then just play and you can do it very economically x
Ah, see that’s where having 2 helps me, they keep each other company when I’m @ work or busy..
I got a 40lb bag of wood litter from tractor supply for like $6, and I buy their hay in a big box, it’s not very much and their food lasts long, but getting them treats & toys to demolish can get expensive!
And you def wanna spend a lot of time w them! And have to give them fresh hay & water 2x/day, change their litter boxes every few days, spot clean in their pen daily..
@@colourfulsouls hay is super expensive
@@fishbinky I guess it depends on where you live and get it from
I’ve been getting the 15oz oxbow alfalfa bags for $3/ea on sale from Amazon and the kaytee alfalfa 24oz for $5..
I did buy a box on Amazon from a farm this week for $20- 5lb of alfalfa
And I have a Timothy 10lb box I got for $15 (they like the Timothy on top of their wood litter to sit on cuz it’s softer & the alfalfa on top to eat)
@@fishbinky one of my daughters works on a farm and could get me big bales for cheaper, but I don’t want it to go bad getting so much..
My bunnies like the kaytee alfalfa better than oxbow but really like the new one I got, too
Lennon is so adorable 🐰🐇❤️
I have had rabbits in the past but they have passed away and I had a while getting over it but I still cry over my sweet loving rabbit brownie he lived such a happy life.
I wish me and my dad would've researched more before getting my two bunnies...We got them when I was only eight (almost nine), and really, we should've waited a few more years. But I am a teen now and I greatly support your channel!!! Thanks to you and Lennon, I actually know how to raise my sweet little Cleo and Sailormoon now. 🥰🐇
(Not a bunny owner here) A lot of these tips are super great in general for any animal you want to bring into your home. I feel like the allergies one is something even well researched owners may forget about. When I got my first cat as a teen, I had no idea I was allergic to cats (never had much time/interaction with cats prior). It wouldn't have stopped me, I was/am completely willing to make accommodations so both me and my cats can live happily. However, that is an additional layer of commitment some folks don't have and really should be a conscious choice.
If you can, I would recommend you have extensive interactions with the type of animal you want before you get them. For judging temperament of interactions with the species in general, how well you can handle their care situation (litter smell, food smell, ect), and the above mentioned allergies.
I wish I knew how much my bunny was going to change my life. I was going through the toughest time of my life when I got my bunny and he has literally saved my life. He has taken away so much anxiety and pain, however rely on him so much that it makes me so scared and sad to think that he won’t be here forever so whenever he is unwell or not himself the fear becomes debilitating. He is only a year and a half old but I shake at the thought of losing him! I love him so so much and he has done so much for me that I will never be able to thank him enough for. He loves going to the beach and out for walks in his buggy and that has meant I go out more. I’m recently diagnosed autistic and he is my comfort, my home. Anyway obviously my rabbit ,clover,is never going to read this but i love you clover more than your bunny heart will ever know. ❤
I had a bunny we found outside someone had abandoned. He was so smart & even became close friends with my cat & learned to use the litter. Wish I knew to protect him from chewing the electric cord😭
I agree with all of these, especially the needing space one!
❤️❤️❤️❤️thank u for all your sharing love and Lennon
I already knew about hutch rabbits growing up, but by 2009 house rabbit was a new thing for me, but realised it was a lot better
I love my bunny, Oreo. I wish I had known that all cords need to be covered up and protected from those bunny teeth! Thank you for all the information you give out about bunny care.
That they didn’t belong in cages 🥲 I only recently started seeing your videos and binge watching so I can care for my most recent rabbit to the best I can, I’m looking into getting an exercise pen for him, oh, and also that males try to hump you whenever they’re around you until they’re neutered (which would have probably made me get this sooner as he is getting neutered in a couple weeks)
That he is such a chewer! Definitely destroyed my baseboards and I wish I new about bunny proofing before, but I love him!
I just learned my rabbit has EC - the vet bill was over a thousand dollars to find out what she has. It’s her second time this year getting sick and I’ve had her for less than a year. I’m really hoping her treatment works because we love her
I actually found your channel not too long after adopting my Buddy, and I was and still am so happy to have so much great info on bunny care! Buddy's been with us for two years already and he's won our hearts with his silly antics and sassy personality.
I once had a bunny as a kid, but not only did I not know how to properly take care of her, I never knew they could have such fun personalities and playful traits. We sadly had to give her away to someone who could take proper care of her, (It was for the best, like I said, we couldn't give her a good home with our lack of knowledge at the time.) but now almost 20 years later, we suddenly had a second chance when we were given Buddy, so I did all the research I could, and I'm very glad I can learn so much from you! Thank you! =^-^=
Love you loreli!❤
Lorelei looks stunning today 👍❤️
I love your videos so much! u r such a great inspiration and I rlly want to meet u in person. I had 4 bunnies and ur channel rlly helped me to look after my bunnies :) unfortunately 2 ran away and 3 died now I have one bunny called Pearl ::(
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The second, the second hit hard.
I got my bunny Lola when I was 11 (i am now 19), didn't care much and I didn't realize I would have gotten so close to her. She passed away a month ago and I can't even remember how my life was without her, it feels like she had been with me my whole life.
One thing I wished I known when I got my first bunny is that when they jump in the air and twitch suddenly the rabbit is not having a seizure and is in fact very happy.
The first binky always comes as a surprise to unknowing bunny owners I swear.
You've taught so many and reason I have 2 rescue bunnies
I would've like to know before getting a bunny as a teenage girl, that my parents have been narcissists and due to the fact that such people have no empathy, they didn't allow me to take it in the house, even when it was cold or helped me with the doctors bills. Additionally I would've like to have known that I suffered from depressions that made it hard for me to care for it regulary.
A circle of the devil...
My bunny died a lonely/ lonesome death alone in a small cage outside. Even if I think about it now, I have tears in my eyes and I deeply regret, that I have taken it in a disfunctional family.
I should have taken it and brought it to the next shelter...cause it was hold for killing it.
But there is another important aspect: If you live in an area, where you by yourself are not welcome or accepted, people sometimes start to mess around with the animal care ( doctors, shelters or people, who are asked for careing for them, when you are in a hospital, etc. ). They place the problem they have with you on the care for your pet.
In case of narcissists and domestic violence it can happen, that the aggressive person tries to wound your soul by getting aggressive to your pet, without any warning...
Though this I think, we as a society shokld make it possible for outstanders to have a pet and respect or support them with their animsls even if we don't like them as long as they're willed to care well for them...
I just had to have my cat of 17 put to sleep. I gave him a great life and spoiled him rotten. I still find myself looking for him. Sometimes love means making hard decisions. May Lennon have a very long healthy life!
Thanks for your video !! I've had my rabbit for about 2 years now and I also didn't get 2 rabbits knowing 2 are better than one but at the shelter, they told me that she likes to be alone so it worked out for me since I had to sneak her into the house anyway. One thing I wish I did before getting my rabbit was bunny-proofing my whole house but something I have noticed she only bites the baseboards for my attention so probably if your bunny is doing that she wants you to pet her or play with her.
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All good points given. Really makes you think more fully about getting one. Also have to find a vet that handles other animals than basic cats and dogs. That is hard to find to. Hard to believe Lennon is eight years old. Thanks for these informative videos.
I have had 3 rabbits before I ever found your account and I wish I found you sooner because one day I went to feed them while they were living outdoors and one of them had frozen and was dead after that we brought the others inside but thank you so much and I just wanted to share my story xxxx
Before watching your videos I had two rabbits. We were new to taking care of bunnies and they unfortunately passed 2 years after we got them. They lived in a small enclosure, and we fed them yogurt drops and the likes. I feel bad for mistreating them, but my current bunny is doing much better because I started watching your videos. He’s living the life (and also he has the zoomies at the time of writing this lol) and I try to treat him as good as I can because my other bunnies couldn’t. Thanks for being there for my rabbit :)
Awww, please don't feel guilty about your last 2 bunnies! A lot of pet owners don't know. I mostly work with kittens and they can be real hard to raise and keep alive! They don't drink cow milk, they are lactose intolerant, that's a huge misconception... All sorts of stuff like that! Plus you learned and now your bunny is thriving!!! 💕💕💕
Just got a 2nd bunny. Midge needs a companion...and even after binge watching "bonding horror stories" & a couple of success stories, somehow I expected that they would meet, look into each other's eyes...and be instant BFFs! Hell no! My timid, sweet, snobby, aloof, slowly but surely becoming comfortable in her surroundings, showing me affection, she was fully litter box trained & she was learning what she should and shouldn't be chewing, where her boundaries were etc. bunny turned into the devils daughter! Her eyes went pitch black. Her lop ears stood straight up. And she let me know, several times, without any doubt, that she hates the new baby! It's been a week. They're in separate rooms. I know it will happen... it must happen. THEY WILL BE BONDED, BY HOOK OR BY BLOODY CROOK! I'm all in. Truly. Just venting... Midge (original, 6 months old mini lop) is acting like the toddler who refuses to accept the new baby (8 week old mini lop / netherland dwarf cross. She is tiny. Really tiny. Gidget!). She has jumped on her, (5 times the size of the poor little thing!) lunged at her, chases her with the intention of hurting her, has become the mean bunny. And she's now reverted to pooping everywhere, chewing everything & just being really naughty. She's rushing at my feet when I try to leave the room. She is not happy. And this new little girl is an angel. So adorable. She comes to me when I call her. Has no problem being picked up and/or being held and walked around with. She wants to be my friend. Midge is being a jealous brat! I got her a friend and she is not interested! Poor little baby! I feel sorry for her because I'm spending so much time trying to appease the angry, newly possessive, naughty, sassy, downright mean, pooping, diva, Midget, she's undone everything she's been taught and is intent on nipping me and/or tripping me over, & anythjng naughty to get my attention. Evil, cute, adorable, manipulative, snobby, bunny! Worse than a 2 year old. Throws tantrums. Gives me the silent treatment. Then attacks my feet! All that means I'm not giving as much time as I should to the new baby. Rearranging living space for the 4th time trying to make everyone (myself & 2 rabbits!) happy. Talk about frustration. This is not going to be a quick fix. She's on a rampage to destroy anything she can get get her teeth on. It's hilarious. Until it's not. Onwards and upwards I go. I imagine I'll be whinging again, or, fingers crossed, updating about their beautiful friendship! "Midget and Gidget!" The story begins!
Pray for me! Lol
Great vid as always, that an emergency can be expensive is certainly something I didn't expect. But both and me and the misses can weather these bills, so we just tell. the vet, go ahead.
Our bunnies are already 4.5 now ( I swear WE just got them yesterday LOL) , we adopted them together from a littler of 10 babies that all went to great homes. Also allergic to hay but ended up getting used to it more or less.
Me when I fell in love with owning rats - their lifespan was the toughest part for me so now that I'm fostering rabbits I'm excited for longer lives
Oh my god, I feel you on the hay! I grew up riding and always around horses, which had me around Timothy hay all the time. So getting a bunny and feeding her Timothy shouldn't have been an issue. Well I developed an allergy, a severe one to Timothy hay after getting my bunny. As in my lungs feel like I inhaled pop rocks and my airways close up. So orchard and oat hay has been a life saver for me. Who knew that I would have developed an allergy later in life, but that wasn't going to stop me from keeping my bunny. Love your videos!
I wish I knew the full extent of how anxious they can be, especially about being picked up...I love my rabbit dearly. But it has been a journey when it comes to things like nail trims.People need ti understand that especially if they're rescuing an adult with a past, like mine. You're committing to caring for an animal that most likely is scared to be touched.
I would do it all over again, because she has come a LONG way. But rabbits are not "easy" pets.
I am so glad you mentioned a pet is not a commodity to be thrown away. I have always had rescue pets and it breaks my heart and the pet to see pets being dumped.
my sweet boy passed last friday night and my heart is aching! When i found him after work in a horrible state i rushed him to an after hour vet and there was nothing they were able to do. grief feels like your heart is gonsn jump out of your chest while the air is being sucked out of you. oh how i miss him sooo much i had this song i would sing to him and his bunwife every morning and now when i sing it i get to his name and it makes me stop at my tracks and it’s like a bowling ball has hit you at full speed. my partner and i are mourning his death and so is his bunwife. we can’t wait to have him back home with us ❤️❤️❤️❤️ rest on binky land my sweet boy ted mama loves you so much my darling ❤❤
Thanks to you my bunny is so happy.
1:12 baby lennon. so freaking cute.
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I have 2 bunnies called podge and toffee xx
Heyy i have an idea! You could do a video series with each episode talking about a rabbit breed!? I think it would be a really cool way to educate and help people about which rabbit breed would suit them best! It might even persuade people to adopt a bunny when they realise that not all bunnies are the same and that some could be really beneficial to them and their mental health... just an idea Xxx 💡 😂 💛
Cost was my main one. Vet bills . But love kept me going until the end. My bunny only had a short life I was unlucky still miss him 4 years on.
For number #4: We got two rabbits originally, (we got them from a breeder, but I don’t regret it, I know better now, and they were brothers.) and they lived in cages. Carrots and Pwolly, (me and my brother were young when we named them. Unfortunately, Pwolly passed after about a year. He had underlying health problems we never got checked. We didn’t have a vet that cared for rabbits where we are, and we wish we had gone the 1 and a half too the nearest one. Carrots is now 7, 8 in February, and is living a great life. He’s in an exercise pin in my room, a decent 3x2 space, and is let around the room frequently. It took learning, but we improved. We thought they were simple first pets, like most do, but they aren’t. Carrots is living a happy life now. I thank your channel a lot for what I know now. Thanks to you and Lennon, I’m able to take better care of Carrots, and know how to care for them if I get rabbits in the future. So thank you guys : )
I'd like to know what got you into getting a bunny in the first place! Lennon's a cute baby. ^_^
I am also so thankful for orchard grass hay, after having a bad allergic reaction to timothy I'm glad I can feed my two bunnies without getting rashes!
What is orchard grass hay? Is it as healthy as Timothy hay? What's the difference
@@whitney6076 orchard hay is similar to timothy but has a slightly softer texture, timothy is usually advised as better for wearing down your rabbit's teeth, but my rabbits get plenty of things to chew on so orchard works well, and has less pollen dust which makes it generally less allergenic than timothy hay, but both have good nutrients. My bunnies love it so I have started growing it in my yard🙂
Omg Lennon was the cutest baby
I rescued my male rabbit Pudding when he was 2, he turned 9 last month. He now has lots of lumps but the vet said there is not much they can do at his age but monitor them and their size for changes. Thinking about his age upsets me so much 😢
i love your vids ive got so many bunnies and your channell changed my live
I was 10 when I get my first bunny and I knows nothing about bunnies, so I wanted to know everything to make her life good and happy, everything about how to care, to feed, to play. So after 11 years when she past away I desided to get another one bunny with all that understanding, with all knowledges I have, so I hope his life is good and happy now