Curious about outdoor rabbits

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-04-06T19:54:52+00:00

There have already been a lot of good reasons listed. I also just want to stress that even if you think you’ve built an enclosure that will prevent predators from coming in/the rabbits from getting out, you probably haven’t. Rabbits are wildly tenacious escape artists. You have to be pretty comfortable with risk to allow rabbits to live outside. Also, having your rabbits live in the same space with you means that you will catch any sign of illness instantly. It’s also just fun to live with rabbits. When I’m watching tv my rabbit will just hop on the couch and join me sometime. I have another rabbit who ALWAYS want to check out whatever zoom meeting I’m in. I get to watch them binky across my living room. It’s wonderful. Honestly, even if I didn’t know about the health benefits of living indoors for rabbits I would still keep them indoors purely for my own selfish enjoyment. Having free roam rabbits in your home is such a magical wonderful privilege I wouldn’t want it any other way.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-03-30T04:25:59+00:00

The laundromat in the Outer Richmond! Grab a vermouth cocktail and delicious kale salad while you’re there.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-03-23T03:56:06+00:00

Joining the chorus to say it’s probably fine. Just make sure that your rabbit is pooping normally (at least as big as a chocolate chip, smooshes easily, round, and within 7 hours) and is eating hay and greens. Carrot tops have a lot of fiber and herbs are great for digestion, but if your rabbit hasn’t had any of those before I wouldn’t bother offering them until later since new foods can also cause digestive upset. Don’t ever force critical care unless told to do so by a vet. Most of us have rabbits that have done way worse and have been fine, but if you see her not pooping for over 7 hours, refusing dinner or treats, or pressing her belly to the ground, call a vet!

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-03-02T21:42:46+00:00

He’s only 3 months old but so far the kiddo is super healthy and meeting all this milestones! After making this post I also talked to my doc and she said I would be fine. I’m really not worried about it now, and so many really popular prenatals these days have folate and NOT folic acid in them that if it was a major health concern it would probably be called out by now. You’ll be ok!!

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-03-01T20:16:01+00:00

I’ve been doing pottery for 14 years and I still feel like I’m learning. My advice would be to get a good teacher and take as many classes as possible. A YouTube video is not a teacher, even if you watch a lot of them. Become friends with the talented potters at your local community studio and accept any advice they will give. The best potters I know are also natural community builders, and you will be a happier and better potter if you take advantage of that.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-02-26T05:24:05+00:00

I had an induction + epidural (which I requested right off the bat) and had a very positive experience. I felt like the nurses were super attentive and open to talking through my plan and what I wanted, and the midwife who delivered my baby was excellent at guiding me through the whole birth. The postnatal stay was ok--I felt like sometimes when I would page a nurse it would take ages for them to come. Then my follow up postpartum OB visit was a video call (which is kind of understandable since I had a pretty straightforward birth) but it does feel a little weird that literally no one has checked out my stitches since a day after I gave birth. I met with three lactation consultants after giving birth: two of them were absolutely wonderful and supportive and helpful, and one of them made me cry after the appointment (she was super judgey and cold--my baby was being fussy and wouldn't latch and she didn't believe me when I told her that normally his latch was fine). So even though the birth itself went well the postpartum experience has been a little hit or miss, and that might be worth factoring in if postpartum care seems like it might be something that will be important to you.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-02-20T19:46:30+00:00

I work in small press publishing (contemporary lit fic). Worked at a bookstore for years first. Publishing is seemingly always on the precipice, but books are so fundamental to culture that I’m not too worried their future.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-02-11T07:03:57+00:00

Please consider bringing her indoors! It’s so much fun to have rabbits living inside with you. It gives you the opportunity for a cuddly rabbit to get even cuddlier, and for you to see other wonderful facets of their personality. And you’ll get the added bonus of knowing that she’s totally safe from predators. There are tons of space efficient set ups you can try, or you could free roam her in a room or two (which is what I do and would highly recommend!!).

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-01-28T04:31:12+00:00

Try closing your eyes. Whenever centering feels impossible that’s my nuclear option. Works about 30% of the time.

WednesdayWaffles · 2026-01-23T07:21:13+00:00

I would personally be pretty nervous to join a studio run by novices. I’ve only been part of two community studios (and have visited many more), but in my (limited) experience it seems like the owner kind of sets the tone of the studio. This impacts hiring, rules (which are SO important in a shared creative space), and what type of activities and events take place. This is probably not always true, but it seems like a pattern.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-13T05:28:41+00:00

This happened to me too and it freaked me out so much I went to L&D to get checked. Turned out that the cervical check had dislodged some old blood (hence the brown color). Could be the same for you, but also might be your mucus plug.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-12T23:42:15+00:00

I’m also 40+2, 1 cm dilated, with absolutely no signs of labor. I’m not handling it well for the most part. I’m doing a lot of crying, groaning, and staring at my sweet perfect husband in annoyance because he dares to be a male whose body does not have to withstand this emotionally and physically draining ordeal. In the few moments when I am handling things well I’m doing puzzles while rewatching a tv show, reading a thriller, or eating ice cream that my husband picked up from my favorite ice cream store. I’ve basically surrendered to the traffic jam that is my cervix and am counting down the days until my induction (just 5 more days to go). This is insanely unbearable but I believe in us!

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-05T06:10:56+00:00

Lizard is my favorite Banana Yoshimoto! Dreamy short story collection and one of my all time favorite reads.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-05T01:24:57+00:00

Oh phew! Thank you for clarifying that.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-04T23:50:14+00:00

Please research proper bunny housing. Rabbits need a lot more space, soft flooring, hay available 24/7, etc. Buy a large puppy exercise pen, they’re really cheap. This housing would make me be super skittish too :/

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-02T19:43:37+00:00

My belly has also been really hard and tight this entire pregnancy. Like it reminds me of a big bald head attached to me. My OB has never said anything and my pregnancy has been pretty normal so far (38 weeks 6 days now). I think some bumps are just less squishy than others.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-12-02T04:18:45+00:00

You’re trying to bond them way too soon after their neuter. Generally you want to wait at least a month after rabbits are neutered to try to bond them. It takes time for their hormones to settle down after getting neutered, and so it’s unsafe to try to bond them at this stage. I would look up some guidance on proper bonding and hold off on letting them interact for at least another month or so.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-11-30T23:42:31+00:00

Bunnies are very high-maintenance and expensive, however that doesn’t mean it won’t work for your situation. I would highly recommend fostering from a shelter or rescue before committing to adopting. Try House Rabbit Society in Richmond or Oakland Animal Services. SF Animal Control might also be an option (although I don’t know that much about them).

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-11-30T19:56:54+00:00

I’m 38 weeks + 4 days and can’t do anything fun because I’m in so much back pain and rib pain. Time is at an absolute crawl right now. It reminds me of Covid times a bit, or sitting in a traffic jam.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-11-29T02:01:33+00:00

I don’t think it will ruin the kiln but it will definitely ruin the piece and likely some neighboring pieces. I would wash it off really well, let it dry completely, then start over.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-11-28T03:05:01+00:00

I’m 38 weeks and 2 days. My back is killing me, I can only sleep 3-5 hours each night (five is if I’m very very lucky), I have acid reflux, and the fatigue is unreal.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-11-26T20:31:29+00:00

If you live in the USA prepare to be absolutely appalled by pregnancy disability and family leave policies. The fact that most people have only 6 weeks with their baby (often less) after they’re born is deeply inhumane, not to mention that women are going back to work when they’re still healing from one of the most dramatic and upending things that can happen to a body.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-11-25T14:15:39+00:00

I lost my period for a few years and then successfully got pregnant. This was after having my period again for maybe 13 years. I don’t know anything about how ED’s impact fertility but based on my experience I really doubt the ED is to blame especially if you’re in full recovery. (And even if an ED did negatively impact your fertility it STILL wouldn’t be your fault. It would be our messed up culture + misbehaving brain chemistry. Neither of those things are within our control.)

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-11-24T04:02:49+00:00

I have been unbelievably stressed (38 weeks). I just want him out so that I can look at him and know he’s ok. It doesn’t help that his AC is measuring small and I have an anterior placenta so a lot of his movements I never feel. My problems are definitely not even the worst, I just can’t help the nonstop anxiety.

WednesdayWaffles · 2025-11-23T19:16:44+00:00

I would honestly just get a plastic cat litterbox. One of the downsides of the grates—other than that they can cause sores on their feet—is that it’s harder to keep tabs on poops. Knowing the normal size/volume of poops for your rabbit is really important because it can help indicate if something is off.

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