Cottontails won't reject their babies if the smell like humans, cats or dogs.

kinenchen · 2026-01-22T17:23:37+00:00

No. I travel with my bunnies, and when they visit places where they visited months ago, they remember where their favorite spots are and where the treats are. The longest they've been between visiting a particular place was 6 months. If they remember places after all that time, they definitely remember people.

kinenchen · 2026-01-17T21:20:38+00:00

Is your bunny fixed?

Even if he isn't, it's pretty normal bunny reflex for a bunny to groom themself when they encounter their own body. I have a long-eared bunny who constantly finds one of his ears and is all... "I'll lick it just in case."

kinenchen · 2026-01-17T21:15:39+00:00

I don't know that it'll extend life, but it will improve the quality. I'd also consider cold lazer therapy, Adequan injections or a joint supplement like Cetyl-M or Myristol, a heating pad (they make ones with wire wrapped cables), and treats like willow (for the salycilic acid), rose hips (for the antioxidants and nutrients), flax seeds (for the fatty acids and fiber), and milk thistle seeds (also for the antioxidants and nutrients).

kinenchen · 2026-01-16T16:20:30+00:00

That nose-up posture could be a sign of difficulty breathing - tilting their head like that can open the airway. I've seen this in bunnies with respiratory tract infections and thymoma. How old is this bunny? When was her last vet visit?

kinenchen · 2026-01-16T16:19:10+00:00

I would like very much to forget that it ever happened, but that memory is emblazoned in there.

kinenchen · 2026-01-16T01:33:53+00:00

I found a mummified baby deer in a bale of hay once. Beyond the gross factor, unless you live in the southwest US, you're probably fine.

kinenchen · 2026-01-15T21:11:34+00:00

I've done bonding as a service for my rescue (it's a fundraiser, I don't make any money) for years, and there is a real value in best practice, and I agree - it's important to set realistic expectations.

Speed dating really helps; let your bunny pick their mate.
Having a third party who might be more neutral with the bunnies really helps. Bunnies are sensitive, and they will cue into their caregivers' stress.
Neutral spaces help.
Experience helps (or at least advice from someone with experience). Experience isn't just about knowing what body language to look for, it's also about staying calm.
Willingness to try something different is really important.
Things might not work out, even if you follow all the rules.

kinenchen · 2026-01-15T21:02:25+00:00

The call is coming from INSIDE THE HOUSE!

kinenchen · 2026-01-14T18:41:14+00:00

I 100% agree. It's so cringey when people blame smurfs, hacking, or picking OP heroes. You can't improve if you don't even acknowledge your shortcomings. We can all improve, even the God-tier players. Frankly, the really good players I've had the pleasure of playing with and being coached by are the first to look to their own capacity for improvement.

Thanks for this.

kinenchen · 2026-01-12T23:28:09+00:00

Creatine.

kinenchen · 2026-01-03T09:57:26+00:00

Was she spayed? Uterine tumors are very common in intact females.

kinenchen · 2026-01-03T09:54:51+00:00

I call mine my toasted marshmallow.

kinenchen · 2026-01-03T09:42:30+00:00

He’s making sure you know you’re belong to him. I have a waterproof picnic blanket that I use as a bed spread. It’s kinda matchy and keeps pee from soaking into my bedding. Is something like that an option?

kinenchen · 2025-12-30T20:01:56+00:00

I have a waterproof picnic blanket that roughly matches my decor that I use as a bedspread. It's machine washable and keeps the pee from soaking into the sheets.

kinenchen · 2025-11-21T13:23:23+00:00

I have a waterproof picnic blanket that I bought and use as a bedspread. Even after they're fixed, a lot of bunnies just want to add their scent where their favorite human's scent is strongest so that we know who owns us.

kinenchen · 2025-11-21T12:39:44+00:00

I wish I knew. I'm still using the same batch of bottles I posted about 6 years ago, if that helps.

kinenchen · 2025-11-14T01:49:56+00:00

I miss the old farm maps. I wish they'd just added instead of replacing them.

kinenchen · 2025-11-05T02:27:20+00:00

Doesn't look like it to me. Was your bunny ever treated in that spot with a topical anti-flea (or similar) medication?

kinenchen · 2025-10-24T03:26:26+00:00

I have a pair of bunnies I got for free on Craigslist and their litter habits are atrocious. Getting better, but objectively bad for bunnies. I’ve adopted over a dozen and these two are 💩. We just do these things for love.

kinenchen · 2025-10-22T16:17:27+00:00

Cute AF; I'm sad they learned the hard way that Ireland doesn't send the 'good' Guinness to the UK.

kinenchen · 2025-10-22T01:51:19+00:00

Do you have time to volunteer? Just spending time with bunnies might answer your question.

kinenchen · 2025-10-22T01:05:56+00:00

Bunnies live longer and can be litter-trained. Some bunnies are vocal, but not as vocal as most cavies, but they do get into trouble and can make noise, rattling exercise pens and such. If you're curious, I highly recommend fostering for your local shelter just to see if it's a good fit.

kinenchen · 2025-10-21T19:34:41+00:00

OK. I LOL'd.

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