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Sad thing about falling in love with rabbits....
11 years ago
Is they don't last as long as you...
As you may know, I have rescue rabbits, all albino of different breeds. I am down to 4 from a high of 6, it's a comfortable number of bunnies to have.
But most (3) are 8+ years old now; and age is catching up on them.
Bueno which has to be 10ish now is slowing down, arthritis setting in means she cannot reach her bum; so I have to clean her quite often.
Tada, 8ish, she's a Flemish Giant, big girl, but being a large breed the age wears on the body more, she is becoming very arthritic and has trouble standing/hopping. I've caught her having a seizure recently.
Oliver, my love bun; he's around 7ish, small, sweet, loving and everything you would want from a bunny, He has been diagnosed with a tumor in the skull of his face. Having half his face shaven detracts from the cuteness, but I still love him dearly and snuggle/cuddle with him when I can. There is no cure, at least one that is as debilitating as the disease. He may have 6 months before it becomes really bad. Painkillers for now is all we can do.
Gozer, 3-4ish, tough-girl. Everyone else is scared of her growling and lunging. I know it's mostly posturing. She is becoming a good big girl. But her spay was done late in life and her uterus was cancerous. This is now spread to her breasts and more likely the rest of her body. Once again, sometimes the cure can be worse than the disease. I may have 6mo -1yr with her.
And you see, they are the light of my life, and I will loose all of them soon.
Rabbits, 99% perfect, except for their mortality....
As you may know, I have rescue rabbits, all albino of different breeds. I am down to 4 from a high of 6, it's a comfortable number of bunnies to have.
But most (3) are 8+ years old now; and age is catching up on them.
Bueno which has to be 10ish now is slowing down, arthritis setting in means she cannot reach her bum; so I have to clean her quite often.
Tada, 8ish, she's a Flemish Giant, big girl, but being a large breed the age wears on the body more, she is becoming very arthritic and has trouble standing/hopping. I've caught her having a seizure recently.
Oliver, my love bun; he's around 7ish, small, sweet, loving and everything you would want from a bunny, He has been diagnosed with a tumor in the skull of his face. Having half his face shaven detracts from the cuteness, but I still love him dearly and snuggle/cuddle with him when I can. There is no cure, at least one that is as debilitating as the disease. He may have 6 months before it becomes really bad. Painkillers for now is all we can do.
Gozer, 3-4ish, tough-girl. Everyone else is scared of her growling and lunging. I know it's mostly posturing. She is becoming a good big girl. But her spay was done late in life and her uterus was cancerous. This is now spread to her breasts and more likely the rest of her body. Once again, sometimes the cure can be worse than the disease. I may have 6mo -1yr with her.
And you see, they are the light of my life, and I will loose all of them soon.
Rabbits, 99% perfect, except for their mortality....
I think you know the answer to that.
Also, I like the larger breeds and would like to know where to find continental giants in the US?
As for finding big bread rabbits, I don't know, I have always rescued the unwanted buns from the shelters, taking in the albinos or behavior challenged (Tough Buns) from the shelters and bonded with them at my own personal level.
But there is always Google for you Try "continental giant rabbit breeders usa" and be willing to drive anywhere. (BTW: 2500 miles with 5 rabbits in a truck was quite the challenge.)
But I am not worthy enough to be bun, only honorably rabbit-ish.
They even jump up on me and nibble my hand at night when they need more food and water. My bonded girl slept next to me at night and would randomly lick my hair, it was nice of her, but I needed sleep more.