I just got a lop bunny and I was woundering if there were any suggestions on anything about a lop bunny. I just got him yesterday and hes around 4-5 pounds.....Thank you
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2007-01-16 06:20:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
get him a friend, he`ll be much happier, I would never keep just one rabbit.
2007-01-16 06:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by OhSimonsBinDrinkin 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
General information about rabbit care can be found at the House Rabbit Society website: www.rabbit.org.
Rather than write paragraphs rehashing the House Rabbit website and what others have wrote, I'll just add two comments:
1) Another person mentioned celery as a good snack for bunnies -- you can feed bunnies celery, but be sure to chop it into 1 inch or smaller pieces. If you give bunnies a whole stalk of celery, the fibrous strings that run the length of the stalk can get clogged in the bunny's intestines and cause problems if you leave the stalk whole;
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2) Because their ears hang down, lops tend to have more ear infections than bunnies with erect ears. (My vet says that 9 out of 10 bunnies she treats for ear infections are lops.) With lops, it's really important that you inspect the insides of their ears periodically (at least once a week), for mites, or any crustiness that might suggest infection.
Enjoy your new lop friend! My experience is that mini lops pack a lot of personality in that tiny, comical body.
2007-01-16 07:16:13 · answer #2 · answered by puffinpower 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming it's a mini lop since he only weighs 4-5 pounds. Awesome breed...they tend to love snuggling in laps! Here's a descripton I did for my shelter:
ABOUT
MINI LOP RABBITS
These comical bunnies have adorable droopy ears! Besides being so cute, the Mini Lops are a favorite bunny because they are so sweet and cuddly.
The Mini Lop will stay smaller than a regular rabbit and makes a great pet for children. Not only are they very "huggable" and playful, they are known to be successfully litter-box trained.
Both the Mini Lop and the Holland Lop are miniaturized versions of the Lop-Eared Rabbit.
Background:
Mini Lops were derived from German lops called "Kleine Widder" lops, but it is thought that a variety of breeds have been used in developing the Mini Lop that is found in the United States today. Mini Lops were recognized as their own accepted breed in the United States in 1982, but neither they nor the Holland Lop are yet recognized in England.
Description:
Besides having the characteristic floppy ears, Mini Lops have a muscular build with broad shoulders, deep chests, and short, thick legs. Their adult size is generally only about 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 pounds.
Color differences:
Mini Lop rabbits come in all colors, though they are especially seen in fawn, white, fawn and white, black and white, and tortoise shell
2007-01-16 06:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by KL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lop ears are more prone to canker, so keep them clean and keep an eye on them. If they turn hot and pink, or have brown or red ear wax then a trip to the vets is needed.
Clean with a piece of cotton wool wrapped around ytour finger dipped in olive oil you get from the chemist shop, don't go any further than you can see.
2007-01-16 07:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is he an indoor bunny? There's lots of info on bunnies in general at www.rabbit.org .
My best advice is to get him fixed. I have a male bunny, who I had fixed at 4-6mo (vet's best guess). He's been a perfect pet. Uses his litter box 100%, totally non-aggressive, friendly with my cats & dogs, doesn't get into trouble when running around the house... he's great. But I've heard that males can spray (yuk) and become territorial if they're not fixed. If it's a female (you said him, but just in case), they have EXTREMELY high uterine cancer rates when not fixed.
Anyway, the website I suggested is quite helpful. Good luck!
2007-01-16 06:29:36 · answer #5 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Congrats on your purchase.
Lops can be fun,
Make sure he has something wooden to chew on. They sell things at the pet store for them to chew. It keeps their teeth form growing too long.
Also make sure you have a salt lick for your bunny.
Make sure you are not using cedar bedding. It is bad for their lungs. Pine is okay, but aspen or care fresh bedding is the best, and they have no odor!
Bunnies can have either a bowl of water or a bottle, just make sure if they have a bowl, they can't tip it over.
Do not feed your bunny carrots except as a rare treat. they are high in sugar and can cause diabetes. Stick with dark leafy greens and celery.
2007-01-16 06:27:18 · answer #6 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
lop bunnies are soo nice! i was going to get one but ended up with two lionheads, which i love to bits!
Rabbits dont use salt licks - past experience
never buy hay/sawdust/bedding from pet stores, they are severly processed and perfect. I get all my hay and sawdust free from farmers and small local woodworkers.
They also LOVE runny around, i dont know wether you have seen yours do a BIG rabbit hop yet, but its so funny! i have an old stable for mine to go in which they adore.
They also get on well with g-pigs, dont buy another rabbit to go with it as they will just fight or even breed! xD But g-pigs are super companions.
Good luck with your rabbit! =] =]
2007-01-16 06:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by rosiieish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a ton of info on rabbit care on my website www.freewebs.com/creekside_rabbitry
ps. there are 5 breeds of lop, what kind is yours?
2007-01-16 09:34:27 · answer #8 · answered by Olivia W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some excellent rabbit websites.
2007-01-16 06:29:53 · answer #9 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great pets we have two and they were adorable. Just them him lots of love and strokes, as well as plenty of exercise
2007-01-16 06:31:14 · answer #10 · answered by HELEND 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋