Thursday 7 April 2011

How to Raise a Baby Bunny

Cutie Bunny is a whole new experience for us - none of us have ever owned a pet rabbit before.  It certainly helps that he:
  1. Is adorable
  2. Has lop ears
  3. Is grey and white (matches the house)
  4. Washes aforementioned ears in the most adorable manner
  5. Did I mention he's adorable?
I have sought advice from friends with previous bunny experience, as well as my good old friend Google. Where would I be without you, Google?
Of course, there's a great deal of conflicting advice out there - neuter, don't neuter, house train, don't house train, etc.  It's easy to get caught up in the opinions of others, to the detriment of what's practical for our family and lifestyle. 
Cutie Bunny's official owner is unconcerned by all that information.  She's just following her instincts.  She'll make a great Mum someday.
Cutie Bunny is read to most afternoons.  Usually a Beatrix Potter tale.  He is fed copious quantities of carrots and fresh grass.  And he's allowed inside for a cuddle on the bed.  She doesn't pick him up because she's a bit wary of his claws, but the others do - which apparently rabbit's don't like.
I'm trying to get the kids to appreciate how a prey animal thinks.  It's not easy, being a bunny.  You think everyone's out to get you.


At the moment, this bunny is chewing a scrap of denim I left lying on the floor.  That's the kind of housekeeper I am.  I wonder if Mark Gungor would consider adding another personality to the flag page?  Fun, Peace, Perfect, Control, Bunny. 
Bunny personality? 
Really cute, but want to be taken seriously.  You think everyone's out to get you.  Including the headband someone left on the floor.  You take great pride in washing your ears.  You will only ever poop in one place.  And when no-one's looking, you do a little dance.  Just for the fun of it.

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