howto care for them and handle them
2006-07-04 03:52:54 · 12 answers · asked by PHILLIP F 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
handle them a lot pulling them out of there cage and dont put a dish of water in there cage they might stick there ears in it and freese them off
2006-07-04 03:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by Mic C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dwarf ones or French Lops are the easiest as they have the smaller ears. With the English lops you have to be careful that they dont tread on their ears and damage them. The English ones are also large, and heavy, so not suitable really for children to carry.
2006-07-04 04:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to show dwarf rabbits as a kid, if you handle them regularly they will learn not to nip, I had to groom them for the shows, and used talc to make the fur feel and smell nice, then brush that through. as well as the normal food and treats my mum used to back potato peels, and they loved them.
On the nipping front sometimes you do just get a nipper, and you won't stop it, just need to handle them with care, and watch your fingers, I found it was more likely to be a doe (female) the bucks (male) were really quite gentle, although 2 bucks, will fight each other,
2006-07-04 04:04:34 · answer #3 · answered by angie8ams 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lop ears are far more prone to ear canker, check their ears once a week.
Other than that, same as any other rabbit.
Vaccinations once a year for myxomatosis and viral haemorrhagic disease.
Any care book will explain how to handle and care for them, and there are loads of websites.
2006-07-04 06:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a lopp eared rabbit, they are so gorgeous. I called mine toffee.
They are really house bunny's ... They need cleaning out everyday, if you leave the cage open they will wander around and go to their cage to do their business.
If it's a boy ( like mine was) give it a cuddly toy he'll need it ( they really do hump like rabbits ) ha ha ha ..... brush him every 2 days, leave nothing around they can chew on, cause they will. Give him pieces of smooth wood.
They make lovely pets, and eventually he will greet you at the door, and follow you around.
I miss mine lots. Great company and fascinating to watch, very loving.
2006-07-04 04:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by sukimitchell 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have just bought a lop eared dwarf rabbit for my three young children, they are very easy just look after, let them run around a lot, dont pik them up too much, clean their hutch out every other day, feed twice a day and give it fresh water every day
2006-07-04 03:57:21 · answer #6 · answered by jojo78 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
treat them like normal rabbits.
you can get good books from your local libaray or book shop to help you.
always give them fresh food and water
keep the hutch clean
hold them by having a hand on its rump and a hand under the front legs and keep the rabbit close to your body.
2006-07-04 03:57:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you care for them the same as you would any other rabbit except that you must check their ears periodically for crusty material in them... if you see this, take the rabbit to the vet immediately
2006-07-05 07:59:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, i have 9 rabbits and 7 of them are lop, ask me anything, and i can help you!!
good luck, and i hope you ask me!
cupcake girl!!
2006-07-08 21:59:20 · answer #9 · answered by =)) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as any other pet rabbit - no difference at all
2006-07-04 03:57:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋