Monthly Archives: August 2008

Just when I thought that I have nothing better else to write, one of my close friends sent me this link:

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=443156&view=findpost&p=19490953

Oops, doesn’t that face looks familiar and worst still, isn’t that excuse/reason sound even more familiar to you? How many rabbits has been neglected just because “I AM TOO BUSY”? But I wasn’t busy when I got it.

Remember this interesting discourse I had not too long ago? Maybe this link can help you recall:

https://truluvrabbitry.wordpress.com/2008/06/12/intellectual-property-violation/

Many of us would have predicted that this day will dawn and we just kept mums about it. I knew exactly what will end up to my rabbit if I have sold to such a person. But no, I got smacked left, right and center with words such as SNOBBISH thrown at me. And now, who has got the last laugh?

I am not laughing at all, instead, I feel disgusted, disappointed and outright enraged by how irresponsible people are. This is the perfect example of buying on IMPULSE.

I really pity the bunny, I really do but am I suppose to clean up after somebody else? Breeders should be responsible to ensure this does not happen as well.

I am up to something mischievous again. Will inform in due time.

BTW, I am also very sadden by the news of many sell out in US. It is very sad what the breeders have to go through and sadder for the rabbits leaving their beloved owners.

Really really hope that things will change for the better for everyone and SOON!

Flying Fur. That’s all I got from cleaning up all the cages last evening. I myself was covered with fur. Prior to that I was discussing with SB on how to manage the fur problem and she did mention about breeders using fire to torch stubborn fur stuck to cage wires. A good idea that is more suitable for people with ample of working space. I for one do not have that luxury.

What I normally do is to give the cages a good vacuum after removing every single thing from the cage. The mats are soaked into buckets for sterilization and scrubbing later.

Last evening I have no time to vacuum so as usual, I got hold of the small paint roller with a long handle and started going through the pipes and cage bottoms. I was very please with the outcome (as usual). I got most of the fur caught by the roller and since they are damp, I do not get fur flying around.

BB’s enclosure is the dirtiest because the kits are super poopers and peepers.

In the end, it was a really really exhausting exercise. It would be vacuum this weekend (that’s if I can wake up early).

Molting brings fear to me because it is closely related to GI Stasis. Rabbits are vain pots in general. They keep themselves clean all the time by grooming. During the heavy molting season, they may ingest a lot of fur that may cause massive blockage if their tummy decides to take a rest.

Skor has been molting for quite some time and I have been using Furminator on him. I think last night I went a little extreme grooming him and now I see a on big balding patch on his back. Poor boy. Lucky thing does do not really mind an ugly buck and even if Skor is bald, he remains a handsome little guy.

Losing a rabbit to GI Stasis is very frustrating because it can easily be prevented unless it is part of the genetic make ups of the rabbit in question.

Pineapple or pineapple juice has been known to help soften the fur blocks in the stomach for ease of elimination. Enzymes in papaya has also been said to be of great help.

But most important thing needed to keep those stomachs healthy is a good run and exercise. I believe a joyful BINKY does help a lot too. Haven’t been seeing much of those lately though.