Gov't Won't Help Endangered Pygmy Rabbits

I found another article that I thought I would pass along.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2010/09/pygmy-rabbits-denied-endangered-species-act-protections.html

Man Gets Four Years For Killing Bunnies

I found this this morning.  I thought I would post it.  I can't see why someone would want to hurt a little bunny.  As we all know, they are just too cute.

Bunny needs to lose

Dear Audra,  How do you help a bunny lose weight? I'm not talking a big fat bunny, just a bun who is a little hefty.  We are a family who loves to give snacks. He does get time to run around and play with the cat, but mostly he is in a cage.  Randominities

Dear Randominities,

First, I think your little guy needs more time out of his cage.  Go buy a puppy playpen, I had one for Oreo.  You put him in it, with a littler box, some toys, and boxes and tubes to play in.  The idea is that you put things inside that will keep him active.  I have included a system that you can find a top for.  If you are worried about the cat and the bunny, then put the pen in a room, I would recommend you don’t put in a room with carpet and also put something under it so that the bunny doesn’t ruin your floors, I learned that the hard way.  Either ones of these is being forced on you, this is so you have an idea what I’m talking about.


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Second, since you didn’t tell me what type of treats, I can’t tell you if they are healthy for him or not.  If you are buying pre-made things from the stores, I would cut back on those.  They are too high in sugar.  Try giving him some apples or bananas, but don’t go crazy.  Even too much of the fruits are a bad thing.  I would suggest you treat him with some romaine lettuce, bell pepper, and/or a carrot, which you can hang from the top of his cage.  With these you aren’t adding too much sugar.

I hope that helps.

Audra

Why I started this blog

I started this blog to help inform people who are thinking of getting a pet rabbit.  I had a wonderful little girl for 8 years, and so I decided that I would use what I learned to help others.  I don't know everything, but I'll do my best.

You can email me at leighcornelius@yahoo.com with your questions.  I will do my best to answer.