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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A New bunny owner with a few questions?

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    • Desic737
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        Hi all. Today, after 2 years of holding off, I finally purchased a 6 week old bun from a reputable pet store in my town. He has a spacious cage, plenty of hay and pellets, and a few toys. However, I have a couple questions about his behavior.

        He doesn’t seem to be eating, drinking, or pooping/peeing. He doesn’t acknowledge his water bottle or his pellet bowl. Could this be due to the stress of a new environment? My house is very quiet, but i’m worried he’s too frightened to eat. He’s been in his hidey house for at least an hour and won’t move. How long should I wait before I worry?

        What age should I spay/neuter? I heard buns that aren’t spayed/neutered have smellier urine. I plan to get him fixed ASAP, but am still concerned about the smell. Is that more in buns that have reached maturity, or is it for baby buns as well?

        Thanks!


      • tobyluv
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          A 6 week old bunny is too young to be taken away from its mother, and the pet store shouldn’t be selling them that young. If your bunny still has not eaten by now, you should probably take him to the vet to be checked out. Of course, now it’s a weekend and you would have to go to an emergency vet. A lot of times, they don’t know much about rabbits. Did you already have a rabbit savvy vet lined up? If so, you can try calling that number and seeing if they recommend any vets for emergencies.

          A male rabbit can be neutered when his testicles have descended. That’s usually around 4 months of age. Some breeds mature faster than others. Females can be spayed at around 5 months of age, although some vets may prefer to wait until they are 6 months old.


        • LBJ10
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            Yes, 6 weeks is young. Baby bunnies should stay with mom until they are 8 weeks. That doesn’t matter now though. You have him or her and I’m sure you want to take care of them as best as you possibly can. I believe there was a recent thread where someone was asking about 5 week old babies. The advice would be the same as far as diet and care goes.

            Ah, here we are: https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aft/142913/Default.aspx

            Has your bunny eaten yet? I don’t know how much time has passed. I would imagine that he/she is scared, but they should at least want to nibble hay after a couple of hours in their new surroundings. If your bunny isn’t eating, then that is concerning and you should probably seek advice from a vet. Not only could something else be wrong, but not eating for a long time can lead to stasis.

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