Lewis Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 We went to the Co Op to buy milk, went into Pets at Home just to have a look ... and now have 2 rabbits (... and no milk ) Have said for ages I want a Uni rabbit but thought I should be sensible, then we saw this litter of 4 lops, 12 weeks old, up for adoption on Wednesday Went back the next day (yday) and bought their cage and everything and just the 1 rabbit ... I went back an hour later to adopt his brother! I have 1 and my housemate has another, living together atm but will be separated (and maybe neutered in a few months) to another cage. Housemate lives in Bulgaria so have offered to have them both over the holidays! Mine's called Sherlock 'cos we live on Baker St ... don't know why he's called Alexander, he was going to be called BMW?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Awww they are lovely Lewis, you could have borrowed my bunnies if you'd wanted some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Ahh they are very cute. Are you allowed to have uni rabbits? Or have I missed the point Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 oh, gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I did that once; went to Dorking for some steak & came home with a rabbit in a hutch. I think we ate beans for tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 How lovely are they? I want some!! I just need to get OH to see sense.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Oh Lewis - you really are not right! Ha ha. Have really laughed at you! What other animals will you end up with? It always tickles me that Cilla went to Uni!!!! We were in Aber today & walked past the Co op!!! Was hubby's birthday, but didn't buy him a rabbit! Went Varsity (White Horse) at lunchtime. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Lewis, you are such a copy cat They are lovely though keep them hidden from the landlord though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 There's a zoo in Borth as you know.... You don't need to recreate one in your house Doves, fish and now Rabbits.... I am afraid at what will be next in your Uni managerie Make sure you still have time for studying around your cleaning out duties hey They are cute though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Awwwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Auww cute......... just wait for the stroppy, hormonal, i want to chew everything in the house stage, I have been there 6 times now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I think they are both boys aren't they? I absolutely laugh my socks off at Lewis. I really don't blame him doing all these bizarre things! Being a student & a bit crazy is all part of life! It'll be a parrot next!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 They are both boys (and I checked first ) so no babies! Got 2 doves and 5 fish here already. Mabel came to Uni last year and may come back up for a few weeks after the National, will see closer to the time Course I know theres a zoo in Borth, I worked there every Weds Landlord said we're allowed small pets and his office is downstairs so saw us walking in with them + he's fine with it ... not that it stopped me last year in halls! I was in Varsity last night and now Emma! They still haven't sorted our internet so this is our WiFi Flatmate wants a parrot so she can teach it to say things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Very cute Lewis - congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Couple more photos of Sherlock ... Just chillin' I didn't think he'd grown a lot but looking at those photos he has! Have bought him a 2 storey indoor rabbit hutch and he runs around my room a lot. Have taught him to stand up on his back legs but he only does it when people aren't in my room, or when they're stood at the door! Alex has a dodgy back leg which is slowly getting worse- it sticks out at a funny angle all the time, think theres a problem with his femur. He can still run around fine on it and doesn't seem like he's in pain though. He went to the vet and she didn't know what was up so we're hopefully going on Weds to get some X Rays done, to see whats going on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Awww, bless them, I hope that Alex's leg gets sorted - could he have a dislocated hip? Carrying the dwarfing gene sometimes makes them more susceptible to it. Will you be having them neutered when their nads appear? Hunny Bunny and Cupcake send their love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Awww bless they're lovely! They look tiny compared to our mini lops who are enormous now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 So are mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 When I did the research before buying them they reckoned 1.5-2kg was normal but i think ours are around the 4kg mark now at 18 months old Not that it matters, we didn't buy them for size but its nice to know we're not the only ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Mine each weigh about 2.5kg, they are 6 years old and fairly large for mini-lops. Not all mini-lops have the dwarfing gene in evidence though and some grow larger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 We were going to get them neutered but as they live in separate cages + just run around together they should be ok to leave unless they start fighting, apparently. We were also going to get them vaccinated against Myxy and VHD but the vet said they're low risk being house rabbits so if it were her she might not do it... She also asked if we had cats or dogs (no) 'cos they can come in with fleas and bring Myxy in ... if we are going to get them vaccinated, leave it until May time when its at its highest risk anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 We were going to get them neutered but as they live in separate cages + just run around together they should be ok to leave unless they start fighting, apparently. We were also going to get them vaccinated against Myxy and VHD but the vet said they're low risk being house rabbits so if it were her she might not do it... She also asked if we had cats or dogs (no) 'cos they can come in with fleas and bring Myxy in ... if we are going to get them vaccinated, leave it until May time when its at its highest risk anyway! Don't risk it, House rabbits can still get myxy and VHD (sadly) even with no other animals around. I have to take Ruby to a Rabbit vet in Bristol who recommends vaccinating even house rabbits every 6 mnths against Myxy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) I agree with Karen, Lewis. It can be spread by mozzies too. I'd get male rabbits neutered too - they tend to spray and can get aggressive towards their humans. Edited January 6, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star89 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 That is tooo cute, I had a rabbit when I was very little and this poto has made me want to get another one again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagesguineas Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 We were going to get them neutered but as they live in separate cages + just run around together they should be ok to leave unless they start fighting, apparently. We were also going to get them vaccinated against Myxy and VHD but the vet said they're low risk being house rabbits so if it were her she might not do it... She also asked if we had cats or dogs (no) 'cos they can come in with fleas and bring Myxy in ... if we are going to get them vaccinated, leave it until May time when its at its highest risk anyway! Both VHD and Myxi can be brought in on hay/food/clothes/toys, so I would get them vaccinated for VHD yearly and Myxi twice a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...