tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post2683932787068291258..comments2023-10-17T09:49:35.446+01:00Comments on Buster's Journey: We need your suggestions to get Buster drinking on her own!ileanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16398783841862980671noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-7953588034507115682012-08-13T06:45:15.387+01:002012-08-13T06:45:15.387+01:00It is wonderful to see the pictures of Buster. She...It is wonderful to see the pictures of Buster. She is so lucky to have you. thanks for sharing her life and her progress. Forbrukslån på dagenhttp://laanpenge.me/nb/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-85386787641680617022012-08-06T08:24:37.420+01:002012-08-06T08:24:37.420+01:00Cain is about just such a change from the Goddess ...Cain is about just such a change from the Goddess to the Priesthood. doubt you'll ever hear a wife tell her husband that she is going to call.hvilken a-kassehttp://www.a-kasse.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-57300214286386701622012-07-30T09:13:27.459+01:002012-07-30T09:13:27.459+01:00She was always afraid of the step from the kitchen...She was always afraid of the step from the kitchen onto the patio but my husband has built her a ramp and she now comes and goes as she pleases when the door is open (she's always guarded).Forbrukslån på dagenhttp://laanpenge.me/nb/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-47978303342009844592012-07-28T13:39:20.552+01:002012-07-28T13:39:20.552+01:00we have tried the drinking bottles the upside down...we have tried the drinking bottles the upside down ones with a metal tip) and we tried with a feeding bottle however Buster does not drink on her own!Trade Windowshttp://www.glasstecwindows.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-31415372443787707662009-02-18T18:38:00.000+00:002009-02-18T18:38:00.000+00:00Sorry I don't have any advice for helping Buster t...Sorry I don't have any advice for helping Buster to drink on her own. But thanks as always for the photos. They really made my day! Btw, Buster reminds me of this bun: http://www.amazon.com/Guess-How-Much-Love-You/dp/076360013Xmuginohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17788757108015786228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-11014086529033188442009-02-17T16:24:00.000+00:002009-02-17T16:24:00.000+00:00Hello! I was following your blog since it was feat...Hello! I was following your blog since it was featured on CuteOverload last year, and I realize that it's been a while. Whenever you get the chance, we'd love to hear more updates on your precious fur kid. Take care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-89859916212174376522009-02-17T02:40:00.000+00:002009-02-17T02:40:00.000+00:00I guess there are no further updates.I guess there are no further updates.pla725https://www.blogger.com/profile/17002146594393936301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-45534417986722350112009-02-11T22:49:00.000+00:002009-02-11T22:49:00.000+00:00I hope Buster is alright. Can you tell us how she ...I hope Buster is alright. Can you tell us how she is doing? :-)<BR/><BR/>All the best,Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558317566655662672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-46458734272879745802009-02-04T18:27:00.000+00:002009-02-04T18:27:00.000+00:00Hello there, I miss news and new photos. Hope you ...Hello there, I miss news and new photos. Hope you are allright :o))<BR/><BR/>Hi from Germany ^. .^<BR/> -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-7799425743897686822009-01-27T01:58:00.000+00:002009-01-27T01:58:00.000+00:00Also, about the litter training--my rabbits instin...Also, about the litter training--my rabbits instinctively used one spot in their cage (they're house bunnies but I kept them in their cage at first and they still have it as their special place and sleep in there). I think it would be really hard to litter train a rabbit if they have free run of the house initially.In any case, I just put the stray droppings into the litter box in the cage like another poster suggested and they caught on right away. Not many cat litters are safe for rabbits, can lead to cancer and I'd especially avoid anything like that if you are considering not spaying her. Feline Pine or shredded newspaper litters are supposed to be safe.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805190438395048663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-54042186564469560422009-01-27T01:48:00.000+00:002009-01-27T01:48:00.000+00:00She should be able to get plenty of water from her...She should be able to get plenty of water from her greens and you can sprinkle more water on them. You could try giving her wet greens in a bowl and gradually leave less greens and more water in the bowl until it is just a water bowl. She'll figure out that the bowl is the place to go for water...and that's really how rabbits get most of their water in the wild - dew drops on grass. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck with her. Too cute :)Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805190438395048663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-25259841537675960192009-01-24T18:17:00.000+00:002009-01-24T18:17:00.000+00:00I hope Buster is doing well.I hope Buster is doing well.pla725https://www.blogger.com/profile/17002146594393936301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-4603362501737276702009-01-19T22:44:00.000+00:002009-01-19T22:44:00.000+00:00Is she drinking yet?Is she drinking yet?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169934717205416646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-83674314879140255392009-01-07T16:37:00.000+00:002009-01-07T16:37:00.000+00:00Is it that she actually gets dehydrated when you d...Is it that she actually gets dehydrated when you do not give her the liquid or are concerned that she does not drink much when left to her own devices? These animals get much of their mosture through fresh plant matter and produce. They may not drink so much from the bowl/bottle. My buns get s huge salad and unless it is overly hot or something I don't see a lot of water disappearing from bowls.<BR/><BR/>if it truly is that she is not drinking enough and actually getting dehydrated you might try flavoring the water with a bit of banana or pineapple juice. As someone else suggested, wetting down her greens will help provide extra moisture.<BR/><BR/>For the litterbox - I recommend bunny safe litter such as recycled newspaper products or wood pellets. In the US we have Feline Pine, Yesterday's News, CareFresh. Stay away from softwood shavings Pine and cedar). Clay litters tend to be dusty and may cause a problem if ingested, as can dried corn.<BR/><BR/>I know yu said you weren't makng a BunSpace account, but it's really a great place to get the type of information and advice you are seeking, and there are other wild bunnies on there, not sure about hares, but there are some wild rabbits who have ended up as permenant house rabbits for various reasons.<BR/><BR/>She's gorgious! I really enjoyed stumbling onto this site.SpottedLophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772602176851994563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-50564159132514696012009-01-07T14:55:00.000+00:002009-01-07T14:55:00.000+00:00Buster is so incredibly cute!!! We hope she start...Buster is so incredibly cute!!! <BR/><BR/>We hope she starts drinking on her own soon!Angel Junior, Orion and Sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002421810123174314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-56020386813317228722009-01-01T18:16:00.000+00:002009-01-01T18:16:00.000+00:00Looking forward to updates on Buster. Have a Happ...Looking forward to updates on Buster. Have a Happy New Year.pla725https://www.blogger.com/profile/17002146594393936301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-86097065437108570692008-12-28T00:08:00.000+00:002008-12-28T00:08:00.000+00:00Just wondering how Buster is doing! I check back ...Just wondering how Buster is doing! I check back periodically, as I have a particular fondness for rabbits, having had families of them as a child.<BR/><BR/>Hope all is well.Kitty71https://www.blogger.com/profile/02918440721875165660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-54311791196491551422008-12-26T16:40:00.000+00:002008-12-26T16:40:00.000+00:00I hope you had a Merry Christmas, Buster!I hope you had a Merry Christmas, Buster!Dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08410927681790436267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-33933520760780714042008-12-25T16:47:00.000+00:002008-12-25T16:47:00.000+00:00Furry Christmas, Buster. I love you so much. Have ...Furry Christmas, Buster. I love you so much. Have a Happy New Year. Sending best regards to your Parents also!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02724641346924740930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-54876066284945163312008-12-23T05:02:00.000+00:002008-12-23T05:02:00.000+00:00thank you so much for sharing these photos and Bus...thank you so much for sharing these photos and Buster's story, I really really enjoyed reading about her.<BR/><BR/>She certainly looks different from bunnies!<BR/><BR/>I completely agree with Jan - she obviously cares about you a lot!<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to hear how you go with all these suggestions. Best wishes for a wonderful christmas with Buster and your family!macchiatolovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543000972403383076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-40436976264793116872008-12-21T18:26:00.000+00:002008-12-21T18:26:00.000+00:00Your kindness and caring are wonderful. Could we ...Your kindness and caring are wonderful. Could we please have an update on Buster? I hope all is well.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14956702385571303197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-63607206848328133602008-12-15T06:16:00.000+00:002008-12-15T06:16:00.000+00:00I think Buster is so interesting, so different fro...I think Buster is so interesting, so different froma rabbit. It's wonderful that you're taking such good care of her. She obviously loves you.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12059415005282675289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-87922617319972749662008-12-12T17:15:00.000+00:002008-12-12T17:15:00.000+00:00Hi there, Our rabbit (a rex) has not used a water ...Hi there, <BR/>Our rabbit (a rex) has not used a water bottle or bowl water in three years. She is a free-range bunny who is almost 7 years old and gets all her water from dew on the plants she eats in our back yard. She is very healthy. In some of the photos it shows Buster out in the grass... perhaps that's enough?Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10605418594097883718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-42975761886358369922008-12-05T19:02:00.000+00:002008-12-05T19:02:00.000+00:00Hi there!It seems like you've got lots of suggesti...Hi there!<BR/>It seems like you've got lots of suggestions, so I just wanted to mention that you're wonderful people and the love you show for Buster is absolutely amazing! Thank you for showing how caring people can be. Good luck!! Can't wait to hear more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519802583029132193.post-26619244776434998322008-12-01T22:04:00.000+00:002008-12-01T22:04:00.000+00:00Hi!I don't know if this will work with a hare but ...Hi!<BR/>I don't know if this will work with a hare but I have used this technique with my old bunny (he died in May eight years old) who was taken from his mother before he learned how to feed and drink by himself.<BR/><BR/>1. Take water or milk (since they tends to like it better) on your finger.<BR/>2. Place your finger in front of her. If she dosen't lick your finger try to put it in her mouth. <BR/>3. After she gets the point about licking your finger, try to place your finger in front of the nipple on the waterbottle. <BR/>4. After a while with this I could take my finger away and Lurifacks would think that it was my finger to (he didn't have good sight on one of his eyes so maybe this will work for you to since she is blind). <BR/><BR/>If she reacts because the nipple on the bottle is could maybe you could get it warmer in some way?<BR/><BR/>Anyway good luck!Chihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337390292409331983noreply@blogger.com