Bunny's woogity nose and digging prowess

Ella has the cutest bunny nose. She loves to dig as most bunnies do, so I let her go to town on some old pillows from time to time. Enjoy the super adorable video!

Rabbit Fun Facts

Rabbit fun facts from around the web and my own reading experience:

Rabbits can see behind them, but have blind spot in front of their face.

Rabbits can't vomit.

Rabbits are lagomorphs, not rodents. Rabbits are actually more closely related to horses than they are to mice. Rabbits and horses share similarities in their diet and in their method of digesting food.

A pet rabbit can live as long as 10 years.

Rabbits can literally be scared to death by a predator.

Rabbits have a scent gland under their chin and they "chin" things and even people to mark them with their scent.

Softwood shavings (pine & cedar) should not be used for bedding.


That's all for today, but check back for more fun facts and funny stories, you'll find them! If you need one right now, check out the always helpful http://www.rabbit.org/

Ella is not dominant she is clumsy

I was laying with Ella on my chest watching TV. This is a pretty common occurrence. Tonight, she started to slip and put a lot of pressure on my throat. Kevin swears it was a sign of dominating me. I am pretty sure something that cute was just a little clumsy.

Ella's New Vet

Like any good rabbit, Ella goes in for a physical once a year. This past Saturday marked her first day with a new vet. I cannot begin to tell you how unhappy I am with the service we received. Understandably, I only have her previous vet to compare to, but I am almost thinking the hour drive is worth it.

A list of what the vet did not do that I feel is standard:
Take her temperature
Request a stool sample
Check her teeth
Look at her underside

All the vet did do was a quick run over her body with her hands and weigh her. I made her look at her teeth (she recently chipped one); otherwise she would have blown right past this crucial step.

I will be paying another vet 40 more dollars. I am happy and confident Ella is in good health but I want a vet I trust before Ella gets sick. Cheers to the hunt for the new one.

Spring flowers and bunnies don't mix?

It is about the time of year when flowers start to push through the earth and show their spring colors. If you are planting or bringing in house plants to a place your rabbit plays it is important to be mindful of what plants are toxic to your hopping pals.

The following lists a few of the more common plants your bunny should not eat. Take a more complete look here.



All Lilies
Chrysanthemum
Crocus
Cherry Trees
Clematis
Daffodil (bulbs)
Daisy
Delphinium
Geranium
Gladiola
Hydrangea
Ivy




There are really quite a few. Those are just some I might have in my home. It really is best to check the list.


This is not to say do not own these plants, just be sure and closely monitor your bunny when they are near the plants. It is best to just keep the buns away from them.

The coolest Yak article

I love the Yak section of the Detroit Free Press. It is a section of the paper written specifically for children and on topics that would interest them. Recently, the topic also interested me.

The Yak, mascot of the section, went to visit the Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary. He helped with all the chores, tended to sick bunnies, played with healthy ones, and toured all the areas of the facility.

It is such a great piece, there is video and it is incredibly adorable. If you need a cute fill I highly suggest you watch and enjoy.

Make sure the Easter Bunny is Chocolate

With Easter just around the corner, parents might think this is the perfect time to introduce a fluffy bunny into their child's life. This is fine if it's made out of polyester, but other than that, bunnies are better off chocolate this time of year.

Yes, rabbits are adorable.

Yes, they fit the theme. (Do you really buy a pet because it matches the holiday?)

What people often don't consider when buying a rabbit:

They live between 7-12 years based on breed and care provided. Children often loose interest in these pets in less than one year.
They require daily interaction, i.e. playtime out of the INDOOR crate, food, water, timothy hay (24/7 access), and fresh leafy greens.
They require toys and other activities that are stimulating.
They require yearly Vet appointments.
Rabbit proofing the space they spend time in is necessary.

Rabbits can be litter trained like cats, and are interested in spending time with you like dogs. If the rabbit is just put it in a crate behind the garage it will not live as long, will not be trusting of the family, and will not be as social when someone does decide to check on them.

Bunnies are a fantastic house pet and I highly encourage anyone interested in one to consider adopting from your local shelter. Please learn what having one of these sweet and loving creatures means, The House Rabbit Handbook is a great place to start. When comfortable with the commitment, start to look for your new friend. But for Easter, when it may be tempting to just jump in for the initial awe factor, go for chocolate.


Image from http://www.chocolatebunny.org/