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03-04-2008, 09:22 PM
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Hi all!
Well I was amazed to see this lil bun in my garden this morning!  ..... 
Only stayed for a few mins until the pigeons spooked it and it shot off back under me gate....
anyway... only an hour ago one of the neighbours boys came round and out of his hoodie top produced..... my lil bunny!!!! He'd rescued it from the jaws of a cat 
It's now in a Rabbit hutch (yes the one I used for building up Henry the Hedgehog) out in the garage. Have given it some hay for bedding, water and food, so fingers crossed that if it hasn't been bitten it'll be ok, but will check it properly in the morning if it survives the shock.
Any advice would be grately appreciated... not looked after a little bunny before!!!
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03-04-2008, 09:43 PM
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Am I doing right then 
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03-04-2008, 09:50 PM
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Sorry can't help...He is cute though  |
03-04-2008, 09:54 PM
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Thanks Kayleigh! Just hope it'll be ok tis all
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03-04-2008, 11:57 PM
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would have thought being in a cage all of a sudden would be more shock.
I dont know if there is any more that you can do but wait in hope.
Hope your well caz
steve
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04-04-2008, 12:07 AM
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I bet he wouldn't say no to a carrot and lots of greens which I'm sure is what you have done and just check he's in good health come the morning and release him as soon as if she/ he seems fine, which again I know you will do. Can't offer any thoughts than that besides Rabbit Stew if it doesn't pull through?!
Good on Tom!
Best wishes
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04-04-2008, 12:12 AM
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better save the carrots and greens for the stew. 
Sorry had to say.
Hope he pulls through.
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04-04-2008, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Meles meles  better save the carrots and greens for the stew. | I know I shouldn't, but LOL!
I hope he pulls through too. If you have any broc- (reaches for dictionary... two 'c's and one 'l') - broccoli in the house try some of that. Our Rabbit is mad for broccoli!
Dave P.
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04-04-2008, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by pressld2 I know I shouldn't, but LOL!
I hope he pulls through too. If you have any broc- (reaches for dictionary... two 'c's and one 'l') - broccoli in the house try some of that. Our Rabbit is mad for broccoli!
Dave P. | talking Rabbit with fresh crunchy veg hmmmmmmmm
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04-04-2008, 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Meles meles talking Rabbit with fresh crunchy veg hmmmmmmmm | Rabbit Cazzierole anyone?
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04-04-2008, 08:28 AM
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Id be very tempted to release it away from the cats, it's at the age where it can look after itself. They often become very domestic when you keep them even just for a short while.
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04-04-2008, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Jez | Oh meles that was very naughty, hes a little cutie. sheila |
04-04-2008, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Cazzie Hi all!
Well I was amazed to see this lil bun in my garden this morning! .....
Only stayed for a few mins until the pigeons spooked it and it shot off back under me gate....
anyway... only an hour ago one of the neighbours boys came round and out of his hoodie top produced..... my lil bunny!!!! He'd rescued it from the jaws of a cat
It's now in a Rabbit hutch (yes the one I used for building up Henry the Hedgehog) out in the garage. Have given it some hay for bedding, water and food, so fingers crossed that if it hasn't been bitten it'll be ok, but will check it properly in the morning if it survives the shock.
Any advice would be grately appreciated... not looked after a little bunny before!!! | I agree that this Rabbit is old enough to fend for itself. If you are sure it is uninjured, it needs to be taken to somewhere with a good Rabbit population already - it will be fine. Keeping it caged will cause it far more stress.
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04-04-2008, 11:11 AM
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Jez/Meles - thanks for that!!!! 
Well it wasn't interested in carrots... but did eat all the wild rocket I put in!... it's obviously got posh tastes like me lol!
Anyway, Happy News! It was fine this morning, no injuries that I could see so we've just taken it up here.... 
and let it go!!!!! Looked well happy and bounded off into the grass - yeah!
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04-04-2008, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Cazzie Looked well happy and bounded off into the grass - yeah! | As well he should! I'd be happy if I lived there too!
Glad he was okay in spite of the culinary suggestions...
Dave P.
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04-04-2008, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by pressld2 As well he should! I'd be happy if I lived there too!
Glad he was okay in spite of the culinary suggestions...
Dave P. | Thanks Dave
Well seeing as it'd had close encounters with moggies I thought it would enjoy the peace and tranquility up at the crag and there's no roads either!! Seen many Rabbits up there by the barn so it should be in good company 
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04-04-2008, 12:08 PM
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Well done, Cazzie, I'm glad your Rabbit survived its ordeal. |
04-04-2008, 03:35 PM
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You lot are awful
Glad he was OK Caz.. |
07-04-2008, 01:24 PM
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The head and ears remind me a little of a Netherland Dwarf Rabbit - they don't seem quite right for a wild Rabbit. Or maybe it's just me...
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07-04-2008, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by zek The head and ears remind me a little of a Netherland Dwarf Rabbit - they don't seem quite right for a wild Rabbit. Or maybe it's just me...
Zek. | Its a juvenile wild Rabbit thats why the ears are smaller, and the face having smaller features.
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07-04-2008, 03:55 PM
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Oh well no stew,
Good to see all was well.
Shei111, curious you put up a quote from jez and said i was naughty
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07-04-2008, 04:34 PM
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Cazzie - Well done!
Is there a fair existing population there already? Quote: |
Shei111, curious you put up a quote from jez and said i was naughty
| I'm sure the little cutie agrees |
07-04-2008, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Dogghound Its a juvenile wild Rabbit thats why the ears are smaller, and the face having smaller features. | oh, i thought it was so the saucepan lid fit better
if you give Rabbits too many greens the get runny shi....poo
they love toast too, ( cold )
and they love tearing up boxes |
07-04-2008, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by caladina oh, i thought it was so the saucepan lid fit better
if you give Rabbits too many greens the get runny shi....poo
they love toast too, ( cold )
and they love tearing up boxes | Maybe its just me but i honestly dont have a clue what your on about
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08-04-2008, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Dogghound Maybe its just me but i honestly dont have a clue what your on about | I think its something to with the ears being small and fitting into a stew pan | |
