Monday, December 31, 2018

Happy New Year! (+ some bunny & human care)

New Year's reminder from the humans:
Bunnies do NOT like fireworks.
It stresses them just like other sudden and/or loud noises.

If your bunny's neighborhood is firecracker noisy, keep the buns cool and quiet.
Close the windows and doors. Close the blinds to reduce flashes.

If needed to "cover" firecracker noise, play music - peaceful, easy listening (not loud).
Think elevator music. No hair bands or hare bands. Stay away from 1812 Overture.
Your TV service might even have a suitable channel in its lineup - you just never tune to those channels.

If you do not already have boxes for them to play on and in, get some plain cardboard boxes (not slick or a lot of ink/color; no staples, labels or tape). Cut at least two openings in each box big enough for your bunny to get in and out ... they can hide in them, to further mute the noise and feel a little safer.

Keep them company and reassure them that everything's okay. Pet them if they are the petting kind of bunnies. Have a couple of healthy treats handy (Bunya told me to say that).

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A message from Bunya:
Hi there. Bunya here.

First, Ethel and I want to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

Please be careful in your celebrations. If you drink, don't drive.
We don't have anything against moderate imbibing ... the humans don't know it but we always ferment a little carrot juice to celebrate, too. But we are staying home to celebrate. We hate cars.

Even if you don't drink, be careful driving, because not everyone is as smart as you.
Don't text while driving either. Just concentrate.

Also, be kind to each other next year. And beyond.
Be kind to all pets and animals, too. (But especially bunnies.)

Have fun & be safe!

Funny Bunny Monday Meme*day

Bizarro on Facebook
Bizarro website

Have a safe, happy & healthy 2019!

Monday, December 24, 2018

Funny Bunny Monday Meme*Day -- Wishing you a very bunny Christmas!!!

One of my all-time favorite bunny pictures, my standard Christmas bun - and it's not even our bunny!

*Sigh*  Okay, Mom, I'll pose because it makes you so happy
and, after all, I am so darn cute.

This is Mr Cookie, one of the cutest bunnies ever and my way of wishing everyone a joyous, happy and safe holiday! Hope Santa Paws bring you what you want and what you need.

[Mr Cookie passed over the Rainbow Bridge about the same time we lost our Lucy, August of 2015. Sincere condolences to Mr Cookie's humans. The internet and our hearts allow our treasured pets to live on.]

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Phone notice


Yes, I did get this "no room at the inn" notice from my phone's back-up cloud.
And, yes, this was my first thought.

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

The runt

We picked up Bunya & Ethel from a short stay-cation at Georgia House Rabbit Society last night. There are some adorable babies recently rescued. While we were squeeing over them, we heard:

GHRS website
GHRS on Facebook
You can just see the red tint to his forehead.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Mid-week meme

My daughter took this adorable picture of the dynamic duo. Had to share. After adding a caption.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Bunnies chewing dried kudzu leaves


[Turn up the sound to hear the crunching]
Ethel can be a picky eater. Bunya, not so much.
So Bunya eats his, and when Ethel goes for a drink of water, eats hers.
You snooze, you lose.

Monday, November 12, 2018

Veterans Day (And Monday Meme*day)

To our veterans on Veterans Day:
Thank you for your service.
Wishing you peace and good health.



For another Veterans Day post, see My Army Bunny Family.

Friday, November 2, 2018

Cleaning Day Bunya


Mr. B is in his "it's cleaning day" hidey box.

He used to jump to the top of a castle tower on top of their fun house but he may be getting a little old for the high jumps now... haven't seen him do that in a while. This box is much easier to access - it's on the floor.

If he looks out the front, he can watch TV. Looking to the right, like he's doing in this picture, lets him watch us cleaning their pen, or, more to the point, so he can see when we are done. Then he can return to their hidey box in the pen, or explore the clean litter boxes and fresh hay.

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Make it a Happy Halloween for your bunnies, too!

Bunnies are prey animals. They don't like things like: strangers, loud noises, sudden movements, fireworks. These can stress them.

On Halloween, keep your buns cool and quiet, away from the constant noise and activity of Trick or Treaters.
Close the windows and doors. Close the blinds to avoid flashing lights.

Play music - peaceful, easy listening (not loud). Think elevator music.
(No hair bands or hare bands. Stay away from 1812 Overture.)
Your TV service might even have a suitable channel in its lineup - you just never tune to those channels.

If you do not already have boxes for them to play on and in, get some plain cardboard boxes (not slick or a lot of ink/color, no staples, labels or tape); cut at least two openings in each box big enough for your bunny to get in and out. They can hide in them, to further mute the noise and feel a little safer.

An air filter in their room may provide white noise to help muffle Halloween sounds.

Keep them company and reassure them that everything's okay. Pet them if they are the petting kind of bunnies. Have a couple of healthy rabbit treats handy (Bunya told me to say that). 

BUT -- keep them away from the human treats and candy - these can make your bunny deathly ill.

Have a fun and safe Halloween!

P.S. Check out the post Bun o' lanterns -- Bunny pumpkins for Halloween

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Bun o' lanterns -- Bunny pumpkins for Halloween

A Rabbit Ramblings traditional pre-Halloween post... If you carve a bunny pumpkin, please post a picture on the RR Facebook page so it can be added to the "library". (Bunkin pictures from miscellaneous sources around the internet and from past Facebook contributions, so also appreciate any picture credits you can add - thanks!)

Have fun! Be careful carving pumpkins and have a safe celebration!

Happy Halloween!

Carving a "bunkin" (bunny pumpkin) for Halloween?

Here are a few "Boo! Bunnies" to inspire your creative carving...




Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue FB page & website
Magic Happens Rabbit Rescue FB page & website



A classic lop image
Another approach to bunny pumpkin carving
Was this bunny in "Lord of the Rings" or something?

Don't forget "EB" - the Energizer Bunny


Bunny from Prickly City?
Bonded duo

                                                         Models for bonded duo pumpkin
Bunny Butt!
Talk to the butt, 'cause the ears ain't listening!

(Bernie Bunny from Annie's)



Bunny model: Pinki Larue
Model for pumpkin above