Happy-Mama Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I sent a picture of the eglu to my friend to show her what kind of hutch I am saving up for. She pointed out that her rabbit often nibbles on his hutch and would this be a problem. Has anyone had a Rabbit knawing on their eglu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hi Jen Jen! My rabbits were in a wooden hutch until may, and had nibbled quite a few areas, but since being in the rablu they've not nibbed once I don't think plastic has the same attraction. It's not a daft question, feel free to ask anything, thats whats so good about this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hi Pepe, Thanks, that makes sense as my friends hutch was wooden too. It definately is a friendly forum, I'm glad I found it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 MIne are the same as Pepe's bunnies - no nibbles at all I hope you don't mind, but I am moving this to the bunny section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 We had a 3 floored hutch and they nibbled away the 3rd floor! since they have been in the rablu we have had no nibbles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Sorry, I forgot... mine have nibbled away at the mesh on the run door - some of the plastic coating has come off, but it's fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hob Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Yes my two have had a nibble on the plastic coated mesh. Not much though as it is very tough. I've added a new toy though, a "Ooops, word censored!"ble ball, and they haven't bothered the the run since - just got bored with their old toy! They don't stand a chance against the Rablu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lib Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Surprisingly enough my two little tinkers have also had a nibble on the plastic coating on the run door. Since the metal is rusty underneath, I'm just a little bit concerned that Georgie loves licking it when it's wet. Cannot image that rusty water tastes nice but there again she will lick anything to death!!! She has a log hut, a chunk of an apple branch and also a willow ball in her run but she still insists on chewing the door. My two girls will be taking up resident in their new des res tomorrow. My hubby has very kindly built them a 10 ft wooden hutch (made out of an inch ply so they can't wreck it). Unfortunately since we've had a few problems with our girls getting on (spraying hasn't resolved the problem either), we've had no alternative but to build a new home for them. If they do get on, we're going to keep the rablu as a summer home for them, so fingers crossed.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Thank you everyone for your relplies, I'm feeling more confident with getting the eglu now. Just have to save up now and get one now Lib - Hope your rabbits start getting on better in their new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 You can always give them a fruit wood block (or branch) to gnaw on as well and cardboard boxes are a great hit with bunnies they loive chewing them up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hi Lydia! what is a "Ooops, word censored!"ble ball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hob Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hi Lydia! what is a "Ooops, word censored!"ble ball? Hi Mandy They are a wooden ball but not quite! Hard to explain They look like this and you can get them from http://www.vagavalley.co.uk/bunnysupplies/ It's a brilliant shop I think with lots of ideas to keep your little beans entertained. It's called a Nut Nibbler on this website. If they manage to chew their way through, they then have a walnut to chew on. Two in one if you will Hope this helps. Lydia x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Thanks Lydia, I'm going to have a look on that site a bit later. How are you getting on with Cagney and Lacey? Any easier to handle? Great names I remember the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 Great website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hob Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hi Mandy Hope you like the website and find it useful. We're getting better thanks. They're slowly getting used to me being around them but they still have a problem with me trying to fuss them when they are outside of the Rablu. However, Lacey has a poorly tummy at the mo which means that I am having to handle her a lot to give her medicine which is helping and everytime I pick her up, I pick Cagney up so we're good - they will like me! Thanks for asking. My husband came up with their names as he said they reminded him of them! They're detectives alright - they always find the holes! Lydia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hob Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Glad you like the website Jen Jen I bought the pouch the other week so I can hang it around my neck and put a bunny in it! I'm yet to try it out but I'm sure Cagney and Lacey will enjoy snuggling their bums into the bottom of it. You can also get some good advice from them as the people who own the website are also rabbit hobbyists who have many years of experience. Their website is www.rossrabbits.co.uk if you're interested. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 That's our lovely bunny lady - Karen Wren - she's the best when it comes to bunnies - nothing she doesn't know about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted October 10, 2006 Author Share Posted October 10, 2006 I saw the pouch, great idea. There's heaps of stuff I want to get when i eventually get bunnies. I didn't know you could get salt licks for rabbits. I keep horses and they love their salt & mineral licks. Thanks for the other website too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hob Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 It's truly a small world Claret! I don't live a million miles from where they're based. Jen Jen, I think that it's strange that any animal would like a salt or mineral lick but there we go! Good luck with the saving Jen Jen. The wait will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Have you been to see Karen Lydia? She's fab and the bunnies are so lovely. When we picked up our twins we saw a baby just a couple of days old - it was heart-breakingly cute. Karen gives you a CD with pictures and video clips of your buns from the day they were born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hob Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I haven't actually visited but have had advice from her in the past. I must make a point of going if my other half will let me as I always seem to come away with something I didn't plan to when I visit places like Karen's! Be it a little bun or other things! That is such a lovely thing to do! I didn't know she did the CD thing - though it also doesn't surprise me - she's lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 You have to arrange to go Lydia and email your shopping list over beforehand - her premises are a little cramped (full of bunnies) and not really intended for visitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
