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How do I keep rabbits from I have planted some strawberry
plants in my garden. They have
started to grow but I have
noticed rabbits or other
animals have eaten them...
What is the best way to deal
with these animals? Can I grow
these plants in pots? Thank
you!
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Actually what I did with my strawberry plants to keep animals and bugs from eating them is I put the in a hanging pot. So when you get the strawberry the bugs wont get to it before you do and the rabbits wont be able to get it either. hope this helps =) |
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How do I keep rabbits out of We've just put in our early
spring vegetables -- broccoli,
cauliflower, lettuce, onions
and brussel sprouts. We've put
chicken wire around the
garden, but I am not satisfied
that the rabbits won't be able
to dig under the fence. What
methods have people found that
will keep rabbits and
squirrels out of the
vegetables?
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Since Rabbits are ground foraging animals , you can mix a 50/50 solution of water and ammonia and spray it around the perimiter of the vegitable garden. I have used this method to stop other animals from entering areas where they are not wanted. When they are scanning the ground with their nose the scent of the ammonia turns them away. This also works well if you spray the solution in garbage cans to keep racoons out. I hope this works well for you. |
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What can rabbits eat until i Im getting 2 rabbits for
Christmas and my dad knows but
my mom
don't yet,So what can a rabbit
eat until i can get
some rabbit food and tell my
mom.
Also where is the best place
to get rabbit other than a
shelter because
there are no local ones here.
What is the best brand of food
to.
Thanks.
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Have you checked petfinder.com for homeless rabbits in your area? Even if there aren't local shelters in your area that have rabbits, please try to adopt by other means. I'm sure there are people out there who no longer want their pets. You can try looking in the classifieds sections of local papers, craigslist.org, or other online listings. I know it's easy to get discouraged if you don't immediately find what you're looking for, but please try to adopt. I've been volunteering at the local shelter for several years and know how many homeless rabbits there really are. Rabbits are the third most abandoned and most euthanized animal after cats and dogs, so adoption is very important! Also, you mention you will be getting two rabbits? Do you plan on having them spayed/neutered? Obviously a male/female combination will result in more babies than you'll know what to do with, and two of the same sex may end up fighting once they reach sexual maturity if not spayed/neutered (this is almost a guarantee with two unfixed males). Having the surgery also can benefit their health and prevent many behavior problems so I highly reccomend it! As for diet, don't forget lots and lots of quality grass hay such as timothy or orchard grass. Good luck with the bunnies. They are a joy and can be just as affectionate and friendly as a dog or cat once you win their trust. My rabbit passed away about a year ago but he was an amazing little guy who would run over to greet me when I got home and would beg for treats by pawing at my leg. oh, by the way, an excellent online resource is the house rabbit society at www.rabbit.org |
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Any hints on getting pet I have two pet rabbits, both
males, which I've had since
they were 6 weeks old. Fred
and George (the rabbits)
mostly get along, but every
once in a while they have
little fights, and they're
always trying to mate with
each other.
I want to be able to pick them
up and hold them but don't
know where to start. They
usually try to bite me and so
I was wondering if anyone knew
how I could get them to trust
me?? Thanks a lot.
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You have to take things slow. If you can't take them out because they are biting you, try these exersizes, with them in their cages first. Take the rabbits out in a small room, with you in the room. Stick out your hands, and get them to touch, or sniff them.They can pick up your scent like this, and it helps gain trust between the both of you. Also during this time, talk gently to them as they sniff your hand.Again, they pick up your scent, and recognize your voice.This helps you and your rabbits to gain trust. Also try toys.The toys will make them less aggresive torwards you, and each other. Try taking them out in different rooms, and let them see the house.If they see the house, it will help them gain trust in your living style. Try taking them out a lot more, and let them see you, your house, and your lifestyle, and then, they start to gain trust, and they start to like you. Remember, that this takes time.You must take them out almost everyday.If you really want this to happen, you need to take the time out in your day to care for them. Try a few of these exersizes everyday.They will gain your trust soon, and they will begin to like you. I had problems with my rabbit at first, but I tried these exersizes, and it helped her a lot. She knows, and trusts me know, and we get along great.I hope this helps with your rabbits too!!! Good Luck!!! |
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How do I get my rabbits to All throughout my house the
walls are lined with wooden
base boards and my rabbits
won't stop chewing on them!!!
I've given them all the hay
and straw and cardboard boxes
they could ever want and they
still chew!!! I've tried
saying "No" in a stern voice
but I'm not always there to
disipline them. I've also
heard that the scent of
tobasco sauce will stop
rabbits in their tracks and it
works for a couple days but
after it fades they're back at
it!! Any ideas would be a
great help.
One is female and one male,
both fixed and both adults.
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Rabbits like to chew. With ours the only way we've found is to block off the area (use NIC panels to cover the area) or go to a hardware store and buy inexpensive wood and nail it over the base boards. You really can't discipline a rabbit - they will stop when they hear "no" but go right back to doing it when you aren't there. Here are some tips that might help: http://homepage.mac.com/mattoc ks/morfz/rabcare.html#rabhome might help: |
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