... I have a chirper too. From my own observation, I think it's the sound of ultimate contentment that's equivalent to--if not a step above--teeth grinding...
JTamane@...
Feb 1, 2003 4:49 pm
17387
... believe ... communicating ... feelings or ... I know I'm going to sound crazy, too, but I heartily agree that a lot of animals pick up on feelings and...
Stormy was a neutered male who honked and circled me throughout the 16 months he shared our home. It is one of many things I will forever miss about him. Kathy...
I read how a mother wolf could stop her young in their tracks with a look, even though her puppies had their backs to her. I also recall the stories of St....
jerry5010@...
Feb 2, 2003 1:14 am
17390
Hi! I just got a new bunny and I have heard of house training them to go in a litter box. I was wondering how I could do this and what I would need to get my...
I believe that certain animals, be it a rabbit, cat, dog, or other animal, can sometimes have a special connection with certain people. I've had connections...
BerneseMtL@...
Feb 2, 2003 7:52 pm
17392
First bunny behavior question: Sometimes when I pick my Spooky up I can hear his teeth chattering. It's not the happy purring grinning, it's actual chattering....
Debi asked ... Tigger rattles her teeth if you pick her up and hold her for more than a minute. I think it is an expression of being scared because it goes...
Hello all, I wonder what this means. Each night, I have a hug session with our little 4 lb Dutch Petey. He has a "little man" syndrom, very dominant and can...
The Caulders
petermolly@...
Feb 4, 2003 12:57 am
17395
If you are new to bunnies you will find a wealth of information on this topic and many others at the House Rabbit Society webpage. www.rabbit.org. Good luck! ...
Hi Last night I took Willow to the vets for a teeth, claw and weight check-up with the vet nurse – his teeth were fine and his claws were trimmed (happily...
Christine Simms
csimms@...
Feb 5, 2003 8:43 am
17397
Hi--we had a Holland Lop named Happy who used to do that. I had read that that is their way of showing affection--to bite and knead your shirt or sweatshirt. ...
Paula Rocheleau
floppyluck@...
Feb 5, 2003 8:43 am
17398
Well, you had groomed Petey by removing all that loose fur, so I think he was just returning the favor. You just got a make-over! LOL My Rebekkah will groom...
I adopted a 3 year old neutered male mini lop from our local rabbit rescue and he is a grump! He is very territorial and leaps at me growling and scratching...
I just bought two toys from the Ferret Store (online)that the buns love. One is a yellow ball with carrots on it that they roll and treats or pellets drop...
... In the summer months not as often because running & digging outside help keep them worn down. We do them at home with large nail clippers and the kind...
LMarsh2386@...
Feb 5, 2003 5:23 pm
17402
I too welcome suggestions on this grumpy bunny subject. Puffy is a Netherland Dwarf about 1.5 yrs old. When he first came to live with us last Christmas - he...
LMarsh2386@...
Feb 5, 2003 5:23 pm
17403
Try not using your hands towards him. Pet him from above his ears and speak to him in a soft voice always even if her greols. if you want you can all me to...
mlmpprods@...
Feb 5, 2003 5:23 pm
17404
Hi, I'm Sara, form Italy, a new member (waves hand)... and the first mail I receive is exactely the reason why I subscribed to this mailing list! I have 2...
Bruko
saralan@...
Feb 6, 2003 1:02 am
17405
Hello, Before I start, I want to point out that the rabbits are not necessarily being "grumpy" they are probably just be behaving as they would...
Alex Logsdon
zoohcorner@...
Feb 6, 2003 1:05 am
17406
I had the same exact problem with my spay female Daffodil. Someone, not sure who now, suggested that I put my hand on her shoulder blades and hold her down...
BerneseMtL@...
Feb 6, 2003 1:05 am
17407
We clip Bubba's claws according to length, when they get to be about 1/4" past the quick. Enough so that I can clip off about 1/8" and still leave the same...
... Try to figure out what he is doing. By being on the floor, you are in "his world" and he is communicating with you. Does he want to play? Is he testing...
Alex Logsdon
zoohcorner@...
Feb 6, 2003 1:05 am
17409
Well, I have a 4 month old micro-mini bunny named Oreo, a really beautiful girl!! Lately shehas been eating lots and lots of food, and she eats al her morning ...
Hi Sara, Did you read all the info I posted (the links too)? Does your rabbit fit into any of those categories? Fist and foremost: They should be spayed or...
Alex Logsdon
zoohcorner@...
Feb 6, 2003 4:40 pm
17411
... Probably. :) I for one don't believe in limiting food to pets - I think it's cruel. For a bunny, limited access to pellets is probably a good thing, as is ...
Ed Carp
erc@...
Feb 6, 2003 4:40 pm
17412
... I trim my own bunnies' nails using a dog nail trimmer. I cut all of the nail up to the quick. The quick is the part of the nail with blood in it. In...
It is my understanding that young bunnies should have free access to pellets all day long. It is only when they get older do you need to ration it. Are feeding...
TJ
teniballs@...
Feb 6, 2003 4:41 pm
17414
... With all the great suggestions/ideas already presented to this point, I'd like to add that interaction with an aggressive bunny is very important--even ...
JTamane@...
Feb 6, 2003 4:41 pm
17415
Is there any hope of him getting over his cage aggression? I clean it and try and put food in it when he is out of it. I mostly just sit quietly in the room...
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