/r/Rabbits

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/r/rabbits is an open community where users can learn, share cute pictures, or ask questions about rabbits. Please note we are a pet rabbit community that discourages breeding and encourages rescue.

Welcome to /r/rabbits, an open community where users can learn, share cute pictures, or ask questions about rabbits! Please note that we are a pet rabbit subreddit that discourages breeding and encourages rescue.

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Posting Rules:

  • See Veterinary Emergencies for other common symptoms of problems in rabbits.
  • See here for resources if you are in need of financial assistance for your pet.
  • We can only give suggestions that are not a replacement for professional advice.
  • If you have found a wild rabbit, see here for proper next steps and resources. Posts asking about wildlife rehabilitation will be removed.
  • For behavior problems, include the rabbit's age, how long you have had the rabbit, when the behavior occurred, and if/when it was neutered. This will help other rabbitors tailor advice appropriate to your situation.
  • For breed ID posts, include the rabbit's age, weight, and full-body pictures of their profile in good day-time lighting. More tips here.
  • Rehoming posts are welcome, but read through our guide first and include your location, or the post may be removed.
  • Review the rules below for banned topics before posting.* r/Rabbits also has a very strict spam and troll filter. Please allow time for moderators to review and approve the queue throughout the day. Posts that do not follow our rules below may be removed without warning.
    • Be polite with constructive criticism.
    • Post sources of non-original content.

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    1

    Goat's milk for adult rabbits

    Hi! We have baby rabbits currently drinking goat's milk. We spilled a lot of it on our adult bunnies' playpen and they licked it all up real quick.

    Is goat's milk bad for them?

    0 Comments
    2024/12/02
    10:46 UTC

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    Christmas cards for this year arrived!

    2 Comments
    2024/12/02
    10:28 UTC

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    Cute Rabbit Figurine Toys!

    Hello, We've made a bunch of rabbit figurines and I've come to reddit to see if any bunny lovers would like them : )

    We recently had a Christmas sale, so if you're interested, please click the link to check it out.

    Use 15% DISCOUNT CODE : rabbit15

    The link :Toymany rabbit figurine

    If this is out of rule, the admins can remove this thread at any time. Thanks : )

    *Images are from our customers

    https://preview.redd.it/35usdy3uoe4e1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5075a9099f3c7fcb0185909f50cc76a9e68a971d

    https://preview.redd.it/hgokxjmuoe4e1.jpg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ba7df35c94341c98b8220d23b436ad8be515c70b

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    2024/12/02
    09:42 UTC

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    My rabbit coos

    Hello, I have two rabbits: an unsterilized female and a neutered male. They get along very well, but that's not the problem. Sometimes I hear my female cooing, like pigeons. For what ? What does this mean?

    2 Comments
    2024/12/02
    09:02 UTC

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    Confused

    I’m seeing it’s apparently molting season but my rabbit hasn’t been molting at all whatsoever. He has a very soft coat since he was a baby, and he was molting a few months ago. But winter is starting to come in as well as snow and I haven’t seen him shed at all. Any possibilities or reasons for that? Thank you.

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    2024/12/02
    08:48 UTC

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    advice/no judgement/sound proofing

    hey guys please no judgement or advice on why I shouldn't be doing this because the situation is far from ideal but my rabbits are 'secret tenants' in my rental (UK) because I had to leave my previous house. They did stay elsewhere for 6 months but the current rental/housing/social housing situation meant I got absolutely no where. Hiding them is not a problem however, they've started to chase and I'm concerned about the noise to the flat below as we're above their bedroom especially because the buns have been away for 6 months! Anyone in a flat have any advice with sound proofing? I currently have foam mats, lino, and a rug but I've just ordered some large anti vibration mats in the hope this will help. If i manage to stop the noise i could probably pass it off as some sleepwalking episodes or something.. i'm trying to do everything i can to keep us together but i feel like it's obstacle after obstacle at the moment! obviously if it becomes too much of an issue i will unfortunately have to rehome but trying to avoid.

    it's 4 buns, all neutered for a long time, age between 2-6, bonded for a year, cause of chasing is moving to new space so not concerned about it just need to minimise the sound.

    2 Comments
    2024/12/02
    08:37 UTC

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    Is it normal to not be able to pick up your rabbit at all??

    For context i got him about a month or 2 ago and hes 1 1/2. Hell run up to me, let me pet him etc but i cant pick him up or he'll bolt

    8 Comments
    2024/12/02
    08:08 UTC

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    Does anyone know where to buy fresh greens in bulk in USA (NYC)?

    I’ve been researching the information about feeding my rabbits more leafy greens, that it’s a more natural diet for them. I’d like to try to transition my rabbits to that diet. I’ve seen online some people do that, especially in Europe. In UK there’s greens delivery specifically for bunnies. It gets very expensive buying greens in grocery store for them in large quantities. Does anyone know if there’s a service in the US that delivers leafy greens for rabbits in bulk?

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    2024/12/02
    06:05 UTC

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    Which would be less stressful for long distance travel—plane or car ride?

    Hi everyone!

    Happy holidays to everyone here! Was hoping to ask for some advice from you all when it comes to traveling with your buns.

    I have a pair of bonded free roam buns who have done long distance car trips with me before (usually around 8 hours). During these car trips, they have a huge and nice, safe hard sided carrier that they hang out in, in addition to full roam of the back bench seat of my SUV, along with plenty of water, hay, veg, toys, blankets etc. They’ve historically done very well with this method of travel.

    Im relocating and I’m faced with a dilemma. I need to choose between a 20 hour car ride (split up over 2 days with a overnight AirBnB stay) and a 13-14 hour flight/driving combo (4.5 hours on the actual plane) which would be done all in one day. I know that the flight/rental car driving combo is less time, but one of my buns has a sensitive tummy, and I’m just so worried that the stress of TSA/plane/rental car will be too much for her. On the other hand, I know that a two day driving trip won’t be a walk in the park either, but seems like it would be less stressful for them potentially since they’re somewhat used to car travel?

    Any tips or experiences are so appreciated! Thank you all so much!

    2 Comments
    2024/12/02
    05:40 UTC

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    So focused watching TV

    1 Comment
    2024/12/02
    05:31 UTC

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    Eyes on the prize

    1 Comment
    2024/12/02
    04:41 UTC

    211

    bunny obsessively licking me?

    She licks my hands like this almost every time i go into their room

    29 Comments
    2024/12/02
    04:58 UTC

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    Argh, somebun refuses to bond

    Bonded duo - Confused Girl and Old Man

    Old Man and Youngin'

    I'm out of ideas.

    All three lived together for a month straight or more in a small area (the building area being small, not just pen) with absolutely no issues; they all slept together, ate together, and a few nose-to-nose special meetings. Everywhere else two of them (Confused Girl and Youngin') get into fights, even with the same exact items and space size, with blankets covering all the walls.

    Anywhere Youngin' can't, or thinks he can't, run, everything is good; Confused Girl grooms him from nose to tail while he thumps but eventually everything is ok. This means they are ok in carrier, stroller, shower. Anywhere Youngin' can run, or thinks he can, he *bolts* (super high anxiety) and Confused Girl runs after and sometimes nips; so basically any realistic place they can live...

    Decided to tough it out with the chase and nips, the frequency massively slowly decreasing. They were able to coexist without killing each for a month but a day or so after the "turkey" meal pictured, Confused Girl bites Youngin' and he squeaked!! They were eating pellets together and Youngin' bolts away... Separated the perp hoping the other two (Old Man and Youngin') can bond closer, which could hopefully calm Youngin' down. Everything was good, even caught them snuggling for the first time... then Youngin' bites the Old Man!

    So now it's back to square 1 with Duo v Youngin' separated. Youngin' has been a huge positive for the Duo. They both copy so much of his behavior (his energy, his types of binky, what he eats even if they hated it before, his thumps, etc).

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    2024/12/02
    04:39 UTC

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    Does anyone else's rabbit gulp water?

    The girl in question above.

    She gulps water so loudly that I think she's going to choke! It scares the crap out of me and she always does it right before I sleep, so I'm then awake for another hour making sure she's okay. Does anyone else's bunny make insanely loud gulping noises when they drink???

    1 Comment
    2024/12/02
    04:19 UTC

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    We upgraded a downsized at the same time

    Our buns Molly and Odie passed earlier this year. A couple of weeks ago we decided to go to a local rescue where Odie and Molly had come from just to look at the bunnies. We met a bonded pair and realized it was time for new buns. So we cleaned up a space and built a pen we brought them home last night.

    Odie was a male checkered giant and weighed about 10lbs Molly was a New Zealand weighted about 9 lbs.

    Meet our Fessik a Flemish about 13 lbs and Princess his bunwife about 5 lbs.

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    2024/12/02
    04:09 UTC

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    Seeking advice - rescuing a rabbit from a hoarding situation, rabbit has issue with spraying.

    As title suggests, we are in the process of rescuing a holland lop boy, roughly 4-5 years old, from my husband's grandparents who are hoarders and have kept the rabbit in a 4ft x 6ft wire cage outdoors on their property for his entire life. He is the only animal they have now and we are trying (successfully so far!) to convince them to let him go to us. This part is a bit of a long story but I'm happy to clarify if anyone has any questions.

    We're happy to work with this guy through any behavioral issues that might arise from having been kept in a cage alone for his entire life. He apparently loves being pet and scratched but doesn't like being picked up, which is fine by us! The only thing that might be an issue is that apparently he sprays several times per week.

    I understand that having him neutered might help or fix this issue, but with him being between 4 and 5 years old, I imagine it might not completely eradicate it. Does anyone have any experience, advice, or suggestions to amend this? All the information I'm finding online isn't really consistent.

    Even if we can't keep him because the spraying is too much for us to handle, we will -absolutely- find him a loving and caring home!

    Thank you for any advice or help you can provide, even if it's unrelated to the spraying!

    2 Comments
    2024/12/02
    03:50 UTC

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    Such a spoiled little bunny

    Ghost being a spoiled bunny as usual. Little does she know, a new bunny is coming home in about a week. Shhhhh don’t tell her yet 🤫

    12 Comments
    2024/12/02
    03:18 UTC

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    What to do about losing one of my bonded pair?

    Hey all,

    I’m at a loss. My fiancée and I have two rabbits, one is 11 and the other is 7 years of age. Recently our 11-year old’s health has declined to the point of immobility, and we’re afraid the time is coming that we’re going to have to say goodbye, as we don’t want him to be in constant pain and not be able to take of himself.

    We’re coming to terms with having to say goodbye to our first fur baby, but we’re increasingly concerned about how his brother will handle the loss of his partner in crime. We’re worried he’ll become depressed and want to do whatever we can to prevent that, help him grieve, and make sure he has time to say goodbye and understand what’s happened. Any and all advice yall have on the topic would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance, and happy holidays to all the fellow rabbit parents on here ❤️❤️❤️

    1 Comment
    2024/12/02
    02:37 UTC

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    Found a beautiful, affordable apartment complex, but worried about pets

    Hello!

    My fiance and I have been in a pretty crappy living situation and we finally decided we should leave. We found a beautiful complex that we love and are touring tomorrow. We have not yet asked them about this, but we have 1 cat, 1 bunny, and 3 turtles. The bunny is always in her own playpen space and is not free-roam. The turtles live in an enclosure as well (aquariums) never leaving their areas. The apartment allows up to 2 pets it states on the website (I am assuming cats/dogs), but I am worried that they will completely reject the idea of a caged bunny. As far as the turtles, I plan on telling them I have "aquariums/fish." Any recommendations from those who have been in situations like this and any tips on selling the idea of a bunny to a landlord? Hoping for the best because we need this move!

    God bless.

    4 Comments
    2024/12/02
    02:15 UTC

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    Questionnaire about pet apps

    I’m working on my final assignment about a pet app, and I need over 100 responses for my quiz. If you have a pet, I’d greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete the quiz.

    Please feel free to share it with any friends who have pets, too. Your help and support mean a lot—thank you!

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9arULayL9eUrqaaYQYIg_6YlxxvMQ06cqxe4DLfZeTOS68Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

    1 Comment
    2024/12/02
    02:01 UTC

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