The difference between bun parents

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- 04/02/2016 at 12:40 PM
  Moothebun
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  So today on instagram I saw a picture of an 11 year old bunny today. And it made me think how can one bunny live to be 11 and another only live to be 3 (and die without warning, with no signs) even though their owners are doing the exact same thing care wise.
- 04/02/2016 at 1:06 PM
  jerseygirl
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  Genetics probably has a lot to do with it. Dwarf breeds often live longer BUT they can also be more susceptible to some health issues. Things that might lead to a shortened life.
  Have you come across Josephine of Bright Eyes Sanctuary? They think she is 18!
- 04/02/2016 at 1:28 PM
  Moothebun
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  Wow 18 Something a bun parent dreams of
- 04/02/2016 at 3:43 PM
  MoxieMeadows
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  I have to agree about genetics playing a big part. Like JG was saying smaller buns often live longer than big buns, (like a chihuahua lives longer than a great dane). I also think that family history has a lot to do with health too. Like a heavily inbred rabbit might have more health issues than one who has a good family tree. Or if the mother was sickly, she could have passed something on to her young, vs a healthy mother.
  
  It really all depends. All we can do is do our very best and love them with all out heart.
- 04/02/2016 at 5:58 PM
  Azerane
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  It is pretty crazy. A friend of my sister’s had her bunny since she was a very young child, and I can’t remember but he was either 16 or 18 when he passed away. Which is just amazing and crazy. And he was an outside bunn! Talk about good genetics.
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