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Conference 7.286::maynard

Title:	Maynard -- Center of the Universe
Notice:	Welcome to our new digs...
Moderator:	PRAGMA::GRIFFIN

Created:	Wed Aug 06 1986
Last Modified:	Thu Feb 20 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	509
Total number of notes:	4062

271.0. "Baby Dwarf Bunnies looking for a good home" by BUILD::MORGAN (The Mother of All Retreats) Wed Feb 27 1991 12:30

    I entered a note in here last year in regard to the above topic, but I 
    can't seem to locate it.  I know there is a SMALL_ANIMALS notes
    conference, but I'd rather deal with people locally.
    
    As a Christmas present to our two pet rabbits, my wife decided to let
    them...get together.  On January 24th the mother had four babies.  Yes,
    my friends, that saying we all heard while growing up is quite true.
    
    My wife and I would like to ensure that these rabbits have good homes.  
    I know one of the owners of the last litter who reads this file,
    thoroughly enjoys their new pet.  He may wish to add an entry himself,
    but they've made theirs a house pet with great success.  Unfortunately,
    having two dogs and a cat already roaming the house ours remain outside
    year-round.  We do occassionally bring them in the house to be cuddled.
    Our kids love to bring the babies in each day to play with them.  
    
    They'll be ready in another three weeks.  These are dwarf bunnies, so
    they uually grow to be in the 2-3 pound range.  The only requirement we 
    ask is that they be provided a good home.
    
    Feel free to contact me if you are interested.
    
    
    					Steve

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271.1 Reply from adoptive parent AKOFIN::WATSON Some like it not Thu Feb 28 1991 00:31 36

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271.1	Reply from adoptive parent	AKOFIN::WATSON	Some like it not	`Thu Feb 28 1991 00:31`	36
	Hi Steve. Yeah, Smokey is doing fine. He's almost seven months old now. Hard to believe. My daughter Kelly is happy with her dwarf rabbit. Actually, a friend who used to raise rabbits told us he's a Netherland Dwarf. She took one look at him and knew it right away. It's a cute breed and doesn't get very big, which is probably why they're known as dwarfs. We bought a book ( <$5.00 ) on dwarf rabbits which is very comprehensive at a pet store, and is essential if you plan on keeping one for a pet. One of the topics covered in the book is keeping your rabbit indoors as a house pet. They _can_ be litter box trained, just like a cat (well, almost). It's not something they do (in a box) naturally, but by habit they tend to go in the same spot, away from their bedding & food source. My understanding is as individuals they either catch on to the purpose of the box or they don't. We don't let him have the run of the house because he likes to hide under chairs, sofas, and such, so he stays in one room. Usually, we end up picking up a few dozen little dry innocuos odor-free balls of ____ that don't make it into the litter box. Small price for all the affection you get in return. As Steve said, they are also quite comfortable outdoors provided they have a good house that will shelter them from the cold wind or hot sun, depending on the season. The Fair (dept. store) in Milford had dwarf rabbits for sale for $25 last summer, and they had a small wooden cage for around $65, just to give you an idea. You could build your own cage if you're handy with wood. The book I mentioned has good suggestions and illustrations for everything you'd ever want to know about dwarf rabbits. Either way, they make nice pets. They require very little to keep them happy: a bale of hay for $5.00 and 25lbs of rabbit food for $3.50, both bought last August at Erickson's Grain, and there's still plenty left. A carrot or some celery tops now and then, or a piece of hard bread, are special treats. But if you're planning on keeping one indoors, I wouldn't recommend it if you have very small children. If you take more than one I'd suggest making sure you know what sex they are first, unless you don't care. Right Steve? %^)

Hi Steve.  Yeah, Smokey is doing fine.  He's almost seven months old now.
Hard to believe.

My daughter Kelly is happy with her dwarf rabbit.  Actually, a friend who used
to raise rabbits told us he's a Netherland Dwarf.  She took one look at him and
knew it right away.  It's a cute breed and doesn't get very big, which is
probably why they're known as dwarfs.

We bought a book ( <$5.00 ) on dwarf rabbits which is very comprehensive at a
pet store, and is essential if you plan on keeping one for a pet.  One of the
topics covered in the book is keeping your rabbit indoors as a house pet.
They _can_ be litter box trained, just like a cat (well, almost).  It's not
something they do (in a box) naturally, but by habit they tend to go in the
same spot, away from their bedding & food source.  My understanding is as
individuals they either catch on to the purpose of the box or they don't.  We
don't let him have the run of the house because he likes to hide under chairs,
sofas, and such, so he stays in one room.  Usually, we end up picking up a few
dozen little dry innocuos odor-free balls of ____ that don't make it into the 
litter box.  Small price for all the affection you get in return.

As Steve said, they are also quite comfortable outdoors provided they have a
good house that will shelter them from the cold wind or hot sun, depending on
the season.  The Fair (dept. store) in Milford had dwarf rabbits for sale for
$25 last summer, and they had a small wooden cage for around $65, just to give
you an idea.  You could build your own cage if you're handy with wood.  The
book I mentioned has good suggestions and illustrations for everything you'd
ever want to know about dwarf rabbits.

Either way, they make nice pets.  They require very little to keep them happy:
a bale of hay for $5.00 and 25lbs of rabbit food for $3.50, both bought last
August at Erickson's Grain, and there's still plenty left.  A carrot or some
celery tops now and then, or a piece of hard bread, are special treats.

But if you're planning on keeping one indoors, I wouldn't recommend it if you
have very small children.  If you take more than one I'd suggest making sure
you know what sex they are first, unless you don't care.  Right Steve?  %^)