[Gpdd] [OT} pigglets bunnies

warmbreath warmbreath at comcast.net
Sat Jun 13 19:09:53 EDT 2009


it depends if they are wild bunny species, like cotton tails, etc, those are 
wildlife and are not allowed to be owned by private individuals, but can be 
taken to licensed wildlife rehabbers, call you local ASPCA or shelter for a 
local number.  If what you found are domestic bunnies loose in the wild then 
they do need rescuing, but its a bigger commitment than a guinea pig as they 
can live 9 to 13 years, and have more medical needs than gp's. there is an 
excellent website called etherbun, Google for sign up site, be sure to read 
their rules, they are very large so they have to keep ot to business, no fun 
adventures, and condolences like we do. Also there is the national  House 
Rabbit Society, and most states also have their own chapters, also Google. 
House rabbits should be kept in the house in a large enclosure like a dog 
exercise pen, with a litter box and toys. They eat a more restricted diet 
than piggies and so keep it to unlimited hay, small amounts of pellets, plus 
salads of mostly greens, few to no treats, a baby carrot, tiny nubbin of 
banana and that's it. After they are fully potty trained and neutered, both 
sexes are mandatory for health and behavioral issues,  they can be let out 
into a larger area or the whole house if you bunny pro.  So, you will need a 
bunny savvy vet right off.  There are many concerns about pigs and buns 
living together as buns can injure pigs with their strong back legs. 
Sometimes it works, there are success stories too. Your new charges will 
need a vet trip to check for parasites and health issues. Dont ever bathe 
bun and never use Frontline, it's fatal.   Start at 
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/rabbithealth.html   Sandy





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