Generally, I am happy to see that most forumers here have came a long way learning new things. I still remember in the older thread versions we used to argue/discuss about the need for HAY in rabbits' diet. Some are adamant on the beliefs that hay is not necessary but at the end also started feeding hay.

We also used to discuss/argue about breeds and their standards and today we have really nice rabbits all around be it purebred or mixed.

It is very satisfying seeing people who knows how to appreciate and give their rabbits the best.

I do hope to see that raising rabbits in Malaysia is not just a phase/fad that come and go. I hope this hobby does not end up like how the Flower Horn fish craze died without a trace.

Keep up the great job everyone!

nicoty_yne,

Sorry to hear about your bunny. General rule is, don't simply feed your rabbits anything that they like. And sometimes you just have no choice but to force feed them good food. And get them to eat hay/grass.

I'd like to share my experience... maybe it might help some others, or if there's something wrong I've been doing all these years I can learn from others too.

I have been keeping a pair of rabbits since 2001. That's about 7++ years already. Both of them are still alive today. Their lifespan is supposed to be about 12-15 years so they're 3/4 there already and still going strong. I feed my rabbits normal pellets (local pellet, non branded), and my mom would give them veggies if she has leftovers (uncooked of course!). My father buys them imported Australian carrots and gives them a few slices from time to time (a bit overkill actually but he does it anyway ) and ocassionally they get fruit peels for fruits that they can eat.

Apart from that they much daily on the grass at home (the grass planted in my house is the good quality needle grass type, similar to short hay), and the rest, they roam around the veggie patch at home and eat all the leaves that they like. If there are plants that the rabbit is not supposed to eat, it'll be in a different garden (there's a separator between the two types of gardens in my house). My rabbits are let out into the garden first thing in the morning when my father wakes up, and they've been conditioned to return back to their cage by evening. So they get to play the whole day in the garden (my mom calls it destroying the garden cos they like to bury underground and dig out all her veggie out of the soil), and they're happy. My bunnies also understand me and vice versa.

Proper diet + happy bunny = Healthy bunny

Hope my experience helps...

i demand more pics XD

bebee, want to join your picnic.. hehehe..
seems they are happy and enjoy the picnic.. 

you mean this?
One fine day my rabbits have a picnic infront of my house

My hunny spotted something



when i look at her she run to the other side and look at me

Generally, I am happy to see that most forumers here have came a long way learning new things. I still remember in the older thread versions we used to argue/discuss about the need for HAY in rabbits' diet. Some are adamant on the beliefs that hay is not necessary but at the end also started feeding hay.

We also used to discuss/argue about breeds and their standards and today we have really nice rabbits all around be it purebred or mixed.

It is very satisfying seeing people who knows how to appreciate and give their rabbits the best.

I do hope to see that raising rabbits in Malaysia is not just a phase/fad that come and go. I hope this hobby does not end up like how the Flower Horn fish craze died without a trace.

Keep up the great job everyone!

nice photos! they are enjoying the nature! Since you have front yard, why not grow some proper grass for your rabbit? lots of weed! any poison weed there ah?

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Added on May 8, 2008, 10:58 am

These people need SERIOUS education on rabbit.

bebee,

nice photos!!! They are still young right let's say between 3 and 4 months? I believe if they are matured most probably will be fighting?

of course, it is very very important to do research and understand the nature of a rabbit.........i know of many people want to have bunny because of their cuteness..........my piece of advice is, do not get 'cheated' by bunny's cuteness, they are cute but does not mean that they are easy to take care (not too tough either), if we are truly care about our sweeties, i am sure that there are so much about them for us to learn...... i would also like to share that bunny generally get stress up very very easily.......for example bunny do not necessary has to take bath......bathing can be very stressful to them, i believe most of our bunnies are kept in hse or even outdoor, we do not put them at a very dirty environment (except for those owner who themselves also not really concern about cleanliness), further, bunny frequently clean themselves and in actual fact, they are a very clean creature. what we should concern most is their cage and the environment that they live in. make sure u wash their cage at least twice a week and pls do not put them to under a hot and humid environment, they will get heat stoke easily. bunny can stand very cold weather but not  the opposite.........these are just a piece of advice.......for us, bunny might just play a little role in our life, but for them, we are their everything.......so love yr bunny in a right way and i am sure yr bunny knows .....

well said.....
And for everyone to enjoy:

my favorite boy:




this is the lilac kit's momma:

Mimzy,

Well, I just share my experiences with fellow forumer. If you feel skeptical about what I share, by all means just continue doing what you think is right. Years of experience does not mean anything to me because anyone can be keeping rabbits for more than 1000 years but if they still do not research and learn new things, I believe they will still be stuck at where they started. But what I learn about rabbits so far is that they have very sensitive digestive system and giving a bad diet may help screw things up.

Maybe your breed of rabbits tahan lasak and for you, 2 to 3 years are the maximum lifespan but I would love to have my rabbits around to more than 10 years and hope the same for fellow forumers. Because they do matter to me. And therefore, I try to limit the risk of premature deaths.

Nico,

Nice sharing there, good research work! That is how we can learn together.

And I cannot agree more and can only summarize what you say by saying "WHAT YOU THINK/FEEL IS GOOD FOR YOUR RABBIT MAY NOT BE THE BEST THING FOR IT".

Seeing your rabbit munching away at certain food does not mean it is nutritious and good for it. I also like to eat food at the mamak stall but those food contains too much cholesterols or maybe some bacteria. I makan, I get food poisoning and too much cholesterols caused me to have heart attack.

Same concept that can be applied to both humans and animals.

nicoty_nye,
i cant tell u la the details,sampai umur brape semua..
i had Mox b4,and shes too old enuff when i took her from my neighbour..
and a couples time when she gave birth the baby owez die..
maybe bcoz its my 1st time to breed her..
then later my brother and i made some research..then we know how to take care of them..
kinda pening+tired+susah at first and now its bcome eassier..
And Mox died not b'cause of sick etc but my brother accidently hit her by car..  
it was around last year..
We didn't caged her because it time for he 'riadah'..didnt aspect such thing happend..
If everybodys wasn't in  bad mood that day that thind would't happen!

and plus,ur Nico must be from a good breed,thats why he's get sick..sensitive..
mine punya antibody kuat..kebal..thay're all are just a local breed..
so far they're not sick,just a litthe injury bcause of fight..
if i take care of them like u all did,give those expensive food,i think my family kena tinggal kat pondok laaa..
maybe some of u will say"nak bela sgt tp..bla3"
if i tak memepertahankan 'budak2' ni thay all dah lame jd Rabbits stew,Gulai Lemak Arnab laaa..
my dad owez looking for a chance to slaught them..bcause he said "dah melambak sgt!"  
but he's the one yg suruh they all mate...
arghh..dah jadi karangan pulak!
so sorry guys emotional pulak..