The Boma chit - chat forum Monday 27 July 2009

Hi Chardon, Morris, and Zasu!

Barry, that's good info - but we're not keeping it!

Good night everyone - I'm heading for bed now.  Hope there is a great morning parade.

A fly just landed on my computer screen. Luckily I had the swatter next to me. He's toast.

Caring for Orphans  rabbits

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rabbits when kept inside   drink lots of water

an pee lots also

Orphaned Baby Bunnies

If you are sure the mother is dead (your dog brought you her lifeless form, etc.), then you will need to either formula feed the baby or find a wildlife rehabilitator

In the rare situation that you have an orphaned bunny, such as when a mother rabbit is killed by another animal or in the road, or when a domestic rabbit refuses to care for her young, you may try feeding with Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR) or Meyenberg Goat Milk (for wild rabbits,

Remember though, that both wild/domestic bunny moms only feed in the middle of the night, so don't assume she is not caring for them! For true orphans, remember to feed ONLY TWICE A DAY. Overfeeding is a leading cause of death in these youngsters which results in fatal intestinal disease. Provide a soft nest area in a box with clean towels, and cover the babies (if eyes are closed) so it is dark.

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Hi Chardon.  Well, the critters did not come out for my tweep shift, so hopefully they will for show at dawn.  I won't be around long enough to see dawn though - as I'm fading fast.

Hi everybody. Hope we get a good parade this morning. We might, never know.

Sue, Sorry your teen got so upset. Maybe she and the bunny will be better tomorrow.

Hope the little guy makes it Sue.  We have tons of bunnys around here this year.  One young one was caught by one of my dogs a few weeks ago in my yard.  By the time I noticed it and offered him a treat in exchange, the poor little thing was gone.

Touche'!