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Video Guide to Houseing Pet Rabbits
I just found this awsome video put together by the Happy Hoppers Rabbit Forum. It is ram packed full of great housing tips, ideas and suggestions for keeping pet rabbits the right way both inside and out.
Seriously if you have rabbits or your thinking about it take a loook at this. There are also some great ideas for building your own rabbit hutchs, converting shed, or keeping them indoors. Also you should join the Happy Hoppers Forum!
Here are the main points.
1) For a pair of rabbits you need large rabbit hutches at least 6ft x 2ft x 2ft
2) Rabbits need lots of room to excercise, run and play, they should have a big Rabbit hutch and run, and/or access to a large secure run most of the time.
3) If you are keeping house rabbits you need to bunny proof your home!
Take a look at the video it is great
Update on Pact Rescue Rabbits Norfolk
Here is the latest update from the rabbit wefare association and fund regarding the 74 rabbits rescued in norfolk, A big thank you to everyon who has helped.
The final total of rabbits taken out of the most appalling conditions now total 74. These range from tiny babies to adults. Typical accommodation for 8 rabbits were hutches measuring 24 x 18 x 8 deep.
At least 30 females were running with bucks, so it is estimated that there will be approximately 250 rabbits to house and feed within the next two months. Sadly one doe has already aborted her litter, some rabbits have Syphilis, some have snuffles and there are 4 suspected cases of myxi. Many rabbits have rat bites and will need antibiotics Obviously all of these bunnies are segregated from the resident rabbits which is a logistical nightmare.
Wood Green have pledged support to help vaccinate the rabbits in the next few days.
Following our alert, this was picked up by Maeve Moorcroft of Pets at Home who passed on the information to their charity department. £2,000 has been pledged. One of our members also picked up on the alert and has passed the information on to other groups and we understand that so far £1,500 has been pledged in donations. Burgess Petcare have today despatched a pallet of nuggetts. A local firm have donated £1,200.00 worth of building material to help construct a new bunny village which was already in the pipeline, as PACT Sanctuary have an average of 100 bunnies in their care.
Hutches are desperately needed and if you are able to help, please contact George or Chris on 01362 820775.
Thank you to members who are contacting the media to gain support.
Pet Rabbit Photo Shoot, Cute or Cruel?
Take a look at this video of pet rabbits getting dressed up for a photo shoot in japan. Rabbit Cards and gifts are expected to be flying of the shelves this year as it is the “year of the rabbit”. I Cant deceide if this is just good fun or if it is cruel to the animals.
Take a look at the video and let us know what you think
Check out the you tube video here
Forget Show Jumping check out Rabbit Agility
Rabbit agility is taking the uk by storm and this year sees the first international competition at the small animal show in harrogate 29-30th january.
Here is last years event shown on sky one earlier this year.
So Get yourself some agility jumps and get your rabbits out of their rabbit hutch and run and start training. Look out for this years clips from the burgess small animal show.
FireFighters Give Rabbit Kiss of Life!
23 Pet Rabbits Saved from House fire that sadly killed 3 people! The rabbits were saved by Firefighters and rescued by Special Pals Animal Shelter in Houston Texas.
One of the Rabbits was given CPR and Oxygen and brought back to life, the animal shelter have named him “Phoenix”, All the rabbits are now being cared for by the shelter and will be re-homed once they are fit and healthy.
Here is the link to the full story
http://www.ultimatekaty.com/stories/226528-rabbits-rescued-from-katy-house-fire-on-the-mend
Do you Really Know how to Look after your Pet Rabbit? Take the Test
Everyone knows that any pet is a big commitment and that to look after them properly takes time, effort and money. I saw an amazing statistic last week that at least 80% of pet rabbits are not being fed correctly and many rabbit owners do not know how to care for their pet properly.
I just came across this Rabbit care test.
http://www.burgesspetcare.co.uk/pets-corner/pet-school/rabbit/start-the-test.html
Please take it and let us know how you got on, you even get a printable certificate at the end, here is mine
This is a great little test and is ideal to teach and test children about their pets.
If you need anything for you pets take a look at our online shop for rabbit supplies and all other small animals
Forget The London Marathon, its Hamster Derby Time!
On Saturday more than 10 000 hamsters across america will compete in the annual hamster derby.
Racing in run-about balls, hamsters and other small pets will speed down tracks in heats of four toward the finish line for a chance at the winners circle, each race is kicked off with a breif education session from animal experts and the main focos of the day is promoting small animal helth and welfare.
Full details about the events can be found here
http://www.zootoo.com/petnews/callingallhamstersitsderbytime-1578
Check out some of the videos from last years event
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh-RiMKTOC4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35aYRaUPUdo
If you want to get in training or hold your own hamster derby you will need some Hamtrack hamster track a couple of exercise balls and of course some hamsters.
Bunny Bonanza, Hatton Country World, Warwick, Sunday 3rd May
This will be a great day out with face painting, familie games, tomboloa and of course rescue bunnies! Entry is free and all profits go to Fat Fluffs Rescue Centre.
On Bank Holiday Monday, May 03rd, Fat Fluffs Rescue will be taking over the marquee at Hatton Country World, Warwickshire (CV35 8XA) from 10am to 4.30 pm
There will be plenty of sanctuary bunnies to meet, face painting for the kids, treats and toys for your buns, great gifts, family games and LOTS more.
To find out more about this event go to www.fatfluffs.com/blog. We hope to meet lots of RWA/F members on the day
Know your Rabbit Day, Mychett Community Centre, Mytchett, Camberley
Know your Rabbit Day is an event organised by Erin and Paul to offer advice and guidance to current and prospective rabbit owners in a fun and informal way.
Where and When ? The Mychett Community Centre, Mytchett, Camberley GU16 6AA Sunday 25th April. Time 12.45
Come and join the fun and help raise much needed funds for Starlight Rabbit Rescue and Rainbow Rabbits Retirement Home.
Raffles
lst prize is a huge bunny hamper filled with luxury hays and natural treats worth £75.00
2nd prize A medium hamper
3rd prize A mini hamper
Donations from Moss End Garden Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire.
Non bunny raffle with 6 main prizes including a brand new all in one printer scanner and copier.
The chance to win a Wendy House and Run delivered to your door. Donated and delivered by Garden Buidlings Direct and Rabbit Hutches UK
Tombola
Table Top Sale
Cakes and Nibbles
Local Rabbit Savvy Vet
Free food samples
Childrens Competition
Face Painting
Goody bags filled with leaflets, free food samples and information.
Expert advice from people who know and love rabbits.
Contact Information = www.bunnybuddies,co.uk bunnybuddies@hotmail.co.uk 07523 642745
Rabbit Awareness Day at Kingston Maurward College, on Sunday 25th April (dorchester)
If you are looking for something to do on sunday this promises to be a great day out for rabbit and other pet lovers. Kingston Marwood college has stunning gardens and a large Acadamy of animal care.
The day is being held in conjunction with National Rabbit Awareness Week to raise awareness about rabbit welfare and the growing problem of obesity among the UK’s third most popular pet.
Enjoy a range of activities including handling and health check demos, behaviour advice and health and dietary guidance from Southfield Veterinary Centre.
Rabbit products will be on sale alongside children’s activities including face painting, arts and crafts and tractor rides.
Enjoy half price entry to the college’s Animal Park and Gardens
In addition, why not dig out your favourite bunny pictures and enter a photo competition? Categories include, ‘owner that looks most like their rabbit’, ‘most handsome buck’, ‘prettiest doe’, ‘best rabbit pair/group’and ‘best rabbit and child’.
All money raised from the event will go to the Rabbit Welfare Association.
For more details contact: Sandie Burton, tel: 01305 215 019
If you are looking for Rabbit Hutches or Rabbit Supplies please take a look at our shop.
