Meet Nuget :)

[busymakinsoap!]

I know this isnt soap but just had to share a pic of my new friend Nuget. We found him running in the middle of the road a couple of weeks ago, we found his owners but they didnt want him back - some things happen for a reason I guess.

Check out the smile



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[Bubbles Galore]

*lets out girly squeal* I love him, he is gorgeous. Yes, some things happen for a reason and he is so lucky it was YOU who found him. I won't say what I think of the people who don't want him back but Nuget is infinitely better off without them. Lovely smile.

 

[Lynnz]

Owwww he is a cutie.............love his colourings poor tot the road must have been such a scary place for him glad you have kept him

 

[nattynoo]

Oh that's too cute. I loooove his smile!!

 

[dieSpinne]

I know this isnt soap but just had to share a pic of my new friend Nuget. We found him running in the middle of the road a couple of weeks ago, we found his owners but they didnt want him back - some things happen for a reason I guess.

Check out the smile

Hi... have you ever kept rabbits before?
They are AMAZING pets, but require some special considerations.

I recommend you check out The House Rabbit Society's website for specifics on how to care for your new pet if you don't already have experience with rabbits.
Congratulations on your new family member... may he bring you many years of joy.

 

[Moonblossom]

Oh Dear that thing is absolutely adorable. I'd keep it too even with 3 dogs, 1 cat and 7 chickens. I'd find the room.

 

[Jezzy]

Awwww!

 

[Araseth]

Awww what a sweetheart!

 

[trishwosere]

Aww bless, he's a real cutie and smiling for the camera too :wink:

 

[busymakinsoap!]

I know this isnt soap but just had to share a pic of my new friend Nuget. We found him running in the middle of the road a couple of weeks ago, we found his owners but they didnt want him back - some things happen for a reason I guess.

Check out the smile

Hi... have you ever kept rabbits before?
They are AMAZING pets, but require some special considerations.

I recommend you check out The House Rabbit Society's website for specifics on how to care for your new pet if you don't already have experience with rabbits.
Congratulations on your new family member... may he bring you many years of joy.

Thank you for that, I will check it out, I've been doing a bit of research on the internet, and it is quite involved.

I have never really thought much about having a bunny, I thought they were something that stayed in a hutch in the backyard, and didnt need much interaction, I never knew there was such a thing as a 'house bunny', or that they could be toilet trained. Nuget doesnt really like the out doors, so we are working on litter training him now, we are 99% there.
He is a great companion, always at my side talking.
A lot of work, but worth it I think

 

[Lynnz]

When I looked at him one of the thoughts I had was that you could model a soap after him in those colourings :0)

 

[Hazel]

He's gorgeous! I'm so happy it was you who found him.

I don't understand people who'd let out a domestic animal because they didn't want him.

 

[Soapy Gurl]

Ohhhhh! He is a cutie! Let me know if I can help you in any way. I have been doing rabbit rescue for 12 years now. I know all the tricks and have a home of happy little house bunnies.

 

[busymakinsoap!]

Haha Lynn, soap on the brain! But yes the colours would be great, however we named him Nuget because of all the droppings he leaves, so would have to come up with a different scent!

Thanks for the offer Soapy Gurl, the only thing so far is he likes to stratch at my feet and legs while Im sitting and nibbles at my toes, and licks, not rough or aggressive, but annoying. I read that I should squeel so he thinks it hurts me and then he might stop, I started today and it seems to be working a bit (the neighbours will think I'm going nuts). Do you have any tips for this?
He is a real attention seeker :roll:

 

[Bubbles Galore]

My Jefferson Bunny used to live in the house and used a litter tray in his cage. He had a huge cage inside but was allowed to run free after I rabbit proofed the house. This involved blocking access to electric cables and wires.

Over here, we have to protect rabbits against Myxomatosis and Calicivirus. There is an immunisation for Calici (yearly) but nothing for Myxo which is spread by mozzies and fleas.

Don't feed too many pellets as this could lead to overgrown molars and no iceburg lettuce or very little. Lots of oaten hay to munch on is very good.

Here is a wonderful rabbit site for you to read. It should cover just about everything for you.


http://www.boingonline.com/

 

[Soapy Gurl]

He wants your attention, lol. I have had ankle lickers and nudgers, pant leg pullers, bunnies that follow me around, they are all different. Getting him neutered will make a huge difference in his behavior and in calming him down.
The screaming thing really doesn't work that well. A scream in bunny language is fear or extreme pain, that is why you rarely hear it. A loud word like HEY! or STOP THAT! would be better. For really naughty things a spray bottle with water is good. He might just be really needy right now getting used to the run of the things. I would give him the attention and be glad he wants it! We have the opposite problem at the rescue. Pick him up when he does it, most bunnies get bored with being held after a bit.

 

[busymakinsoap!]

Thanks Jenny, I'll go and have a read.
I've done a bit of research of what to feed him, and he gets veges (the leaves) and herbs straight from the garden (he is pretty spoilt!)

I keep him outside in his hutch with a large run during the day, he is a bit frightened, but getting better.
When it gets dark we bring him inside and he spends the evening in the lounge with us, I then put him to bed in a sectioned off area in the laundry, which is also where his litter tray, toys and food are. The lounge is pretty rabbit proof, although I lost a pair of Jandals last night :wink:

It's funny, I have been wanting a puppy for a while. I finally convinced my partner that it would be a good idea and the plan was to get one when we got back from our Aussie holiday. We were driving home from the airport and there was the rabbit!

 

[busymakinsoap!]

Thanks soap gurl, I was going to take him to the vet next week to discuss desexing. I'm not sure if he has been fixed or not, or how old he actually is, the owners thought he was about 3 months. Then we will look at getting him a girlfriend.

Yes I have to pick him up, he tries to jump on my knee other wise and bangs his head on the table. He is very needy, follows me every where, I have to shuffle around the house rather than step, so I dont stand on him! lol
It's all good, he is a real character gives us lots of laughs

 

[Relle]

Haha Lynn, soap on the brain! But yes the colours would be great, however we named him Nuget because of all the droppings he leaves, so would have to come up with a different scent!

Thanks for the offer Soapy Gurl, the only thing so far is he likes to stratch at my feet and legs while Im sitting and nibbles at my toes, and licks, not rough or aggressive, but annoying. I read that I should squeel so he thinks it hurts me and then he might stop, I started today and it seems to be working a bit (the neighbours will think I'm going nuts). Do you have any tips for this?
He is a real attention seeker :roll:

If the other people didn't want him in the first place I'd say they left him down the backyard without much attention. He probably just wants lots of cuddles and wants to let you know he's there. I've had buns for 25 yrs, so if you need any help just ask. BTW he's cute.

 

[Soapy Gurl]

Wow, he is friendly! He sounds adorable and knows that you saved him. You are spoiling him, fresh herbs are such a good treat. My bunnies love them, sadly I can't grow a thing and have to sneak off to the farmers market.

If he is only 3 months old his testicles might not have dropped. You have to wait until that happens to get him fixed. My knowledge is limited here since rescued rabbits are rarely young, people love them til they hit the teenage years.