Need help with Dwarf Bunnies
Fri Aug 06, 2004 7:27 am
Now,you see,a few days ago we got some Dwarf Bunnies. They were with eachother from the start. They always seemed to love eachother(as in grooming eachother,cuddling),but we were sure both were male,so we thought of it as brotherly love,but were never totally were sure because they are still too young to correctly tell their gender.
There names are Clay and George,and even though I will probably need to change one,they still go by that for now.
Anyway,mom saw Clay doing something that looked like the nasty. She probably stopped him. Anyway,I was reading in bed and I looked up and cought him doing it again. Totally sickened,I pushed him off untill he left George alone,who greatfully retreated to his block house. Had to keep at him untill Clay gave up.
At any rate,we have no idea of their age. So first of all,is there a way to tell? We could always ask who we got them from,but that would take longer.. And second,what age do they start mating? I'm very afraid we will end up with baby bunnies,thus more pets because we would not have the heart to get rid of them.
Thank you in advance to anyone who can help me.
EDIT: Okay,I found out when males become sextually mature..but..uhhh..I still need to know if there is a way to tell age..
There names are Clay and George,and even though I will probably need to change one,they still go by that for now.
Anyway,mom saw Clay doing something that looked like the nasty. She probably stopped him. Anyway,I was reading in bed and I looked up and cought him doing it again. Totally sickened,I pushed him off untill he left George alone,who greatfully retreated to his block house. Had to keep at him untill Clay gave up.
At any rate,we have no idea of their age. So first of all,is there a way to tell? We could always ask who we got them from,but that would take longer.. And second,what age do they start mating? I'm very afraid we will end up with baby bunnies,thus more pets because we would not have the heart to get rid of them.
Thank you in advance to anyone who can help me.
EDIT: Okay,I found out when males become sextually mature..but..uhhh..I still need to know if there is a way to tell age..
Fri Aug 06, 2004 12:31 pm
You probably will have to get the vet to give you an idea of how old they are. I can tell you though, if their ears are really small, then they're less than a year.
About what they're doing, don't worry about it. I had two female rabbits, and they did that alot. I think it's just because it's mating season.
About what they're doing, don't worry about it. I had two female rabbits, and they did that alot. I think it's just because it's mating season.
Fri Aug 06, 2004 1:21 pm
We had the same problem when I had rabbit like 10 years ago or something (yikes am I really that old?). Mine were named Sandy and Coal. We ended up getting separate cages for them. One thing I remember is Sandy (the male) was bigger than Coal. Sandy was also a lot more bold. I don't know if that was just particular to the two of them or if it is part of the difference between girl and boy bunnies.
Fri Aug 06, 2004 1:36 pm
Take them to the vets, they should be able to tell you.
Then agian, my friend's rabbit 'got the snip' and a while later there were baby bunnies. HMPH.
Then agian, my friend's rabbit 'got the snip' and a while later there were baby bunnies. HMPH.
Fri Aug 06, 2004 1:45 pm
Well I would think one of the other rabbits was a female, but often if its around mating season an d there are no or a lack of females, male animals sometimes, get well, a little anxious, I'll say.
Fri Aug 06, 2004 2:21 pm
Clay and George...just imagining...ah, nevermind.
Anyway, yeah, that is very nasty. Ugh. I think everyone else has given the right advice. Maybe Clay and Georgina?
Fri Aug 06, 2004 4:30 pm
Drama Queen wrote:Clay and George...
Well, that was a nice bit of imagination I had there. -_-;;
Articfox wrote:Well I would think one of the other rabbits was a female, but often if its around mating season an d there are no or a lack of females, male animals sometimes, get well, a little anxious, I'll say.
More like desperate.
It could just be that your bunnies are gay.
(Ok, maybe not...)
Fri Aug 06, 2004 7:30 pm
Kristina wrote:It could just be that your bunnies are gay.
Ugh. I dont think so.
But,anyway,thank you for advice.
It might have to be Clay and Georgia now..
Fri Aug 06, 2004 7:33 pm
Remember kids, it doesn't matter what gender you are... Just as long as you love Zero! 
If they keep going at it, can I have one? I want a bunny.
If they keep going at it, can I have one? I want a bunny.
Fri Aug 06, 2004 8:32 pm
Zero! wrote:If they keep going at it, can I have one? I want a bunny.
Go buy your own rabbit.
I wuv 'em no matter what!