Morning Routine

What do I do in the mornings? Well, sometimes I read the funnies!
We don't always get the paper, but when we do I don't care much for the news. Too bad there isn't a bunny comic in the paper. I do like to watch old Bugs Bunny cartoon shows.

BUNNY FACT: Bug Bunny, that famous cartoon rabbit, was born back in 1939. According to Wikipedia, a precursor to him was shown in 1938, so Bugs is roughly 70 years old!

BUNNY WISDOM: A little inspiration can go a long way. Even seemingly senseless cartoons can form positive reactions in children and adults. If you're a fan of Bugs and his contemporaries, you can probably recognize some pieces of classical music thanks to the shows.

Can't It Be Spring Already?

I must admit I've almost been getting cabin fever. I haven't been outside in two months, but I can imagine the flowers blooming and grass growing nicely green once more! It hasn't been bitterly cold, though, and that's good. Not only do milder winters make for more preferable heating bills, but they're also easier on perennial flowers, young trees and bushes.

It would be a shame if the asparagus plants died before I got to nibble on some of them :)

BUNNY FACT: Happy rabbits can "click" their teeth. I'll have to try that one!

BUNNY WISDOM: Don't forget to stop and smell the roses while they're in bloom...

Lettuce Content

You've probably heard that romaine types of lettuce are healthier for people and bunnies. Do you know why or what the nutritive differences are?
Both iceberg and romaine are about 95% water. Romaine contains more protein, fiber, and slightly more fat (good fat!). Additionally, iceberg has less of most vitamins and minerals. I know which one I want! Don't forget that despite stereotypes lettuce should not be the main diet of rabbits - far from it. Start with a good quality pellet feed, unlimited hay, then add fresh fruits & veggies as treats.

As a side note, lettuce also contains a small amount of tryptophan. I doubt that anyone has fallen asleep due to consuming it in their salad, though! Tryptophan is the substance in turkey (and lots of other stuff) that some people believe causes drowsiness, though the small amounts of it haven't been determined to produce that effect.

BUNNY FACT: Diarrhea can be deadly to rabbits. Keep an eye out for it, but more importantly, feed you bunny in a manner to avoid it!

BUNNY WISDOM: A problem unsolved will beget more problems. If it is broken, do fix it!

Saturdot x 2

This is just the second "Saturdot" post I named, nothing so special about it, though... In fact, I don't even have that much to write about today. Today was just average.

BUNNY FACT: Did you know that wild rabbits can be found on 5 of the continents? Can you guess the two they're NOT found on? Obviously, Antarctica is one. The other is Australia, although as we found out a few days ago, they do have many "feral" rabbits.

BUNNY WISDOM: Always check the bottoms of your feet, or shoes, for dirt before going to someone's house...

Trees, Trees

Trees!

If you know me, you know I love them. The leaves are great for jumping in. The sticks are delightful to chew. A tree's shade is always welcome on those warm summer days.

Some trees besides "evergreens" keep most of their leaves year-round. Think of the palm. They do drop their fronds, but not all at once like most deciduous trees. That doesn't help me very much, though.

I wonder if an in-house tree could work for us. Any ideas?

Now for a miscellaneous bunny fact and piece of wisdom...

BUNNY FACT: Bunnies like to rub noses, lick, and nudge. They are all signs of affection and should be responded to by giving back more love!

BUNNY WISDOM: It's not necessary to break the silence on a quiet day. Seldom do rabbits make noises. Absorb the sounds of nothing every now and then!

Kitties

Today I woke up nice and early to wake up my friend, then I went back to bed. I think she would have appreciated it if I wouldn't have got her up, since she had things she needed to do this morning. She wanted to be "refreshed" and "alert." Whatever...

BUNNY FACT: Rabbits and cats can get along as pals! Many people report the different animals grooming and playing with each other.

My friend doesn't have a cat, since she's allergic to cat dander. But she's read stories where adult cats nurse baby bunnies, and adult rabbits nurse kittens It's definitely interesting. I wonder if rabbits could ever get along with these cats??

I'm just kidding (mostly). I don't really think lions or tigers would accept baby bunnies as anything but lunch.

BUNNY WISDOM: Know your friends! House cats may or may not get along with rabbits, and so bunnies, along with their owners, must be on the lookout for ill conduct. In the human realm avoiding lion-like people might save you some trouble.

Eating Slippers

Has anyone ever tasted the pink kind? They're my new favorite! Perhaps I shouldn't be so happy about it... at least I didn't totally destroy them. Sort of just nibbled them a bit.

BUNNY FACT: A group of rabbits can be called a "herd." Used in a sentence: A herd of pink-slipper-eating bunnies came running up to me. LOL

It's a good thing I'm so cute or I'd have to stay on my best behavior. I guess I ought to anyway, but it's hard!

BUNNY WISDOM: Never underestimate someone. We all have potential to do good or bad, as can be concluded by my recent admission.

Sighing off.

Nice and Frosty

Has anyone noticed the weather lately? Depending on where you are it may or may not be very chilly outside. In my undisclosed location, it's alternating between nice... and frosty!

BUNNY FACT: Rabbits can stand cold temps, but drafts they cannot take. So, keep your bunny relatively warm and make sure he or she is not having any air directly blown on them.

Just a reminder - you also may want to do some simple things around the house to reduce your heating bills this winter season if you haven't already. It's more practical to do them before it feels like the arctic outside :-)

BUNNY WISDOM: How many times a day do you complain? Chances are more than you should, right? Bunnies actually complain as well. They might tip over their food bowls or chew up a household item, maybe even mutilate their cage. Most of us could use some encouragement not to complain!

Personally, I enjoy the websites that are educational and fun. Here is one that I love - Braingle. "Braingle" is one great website. From games, trivia, brain teasers and lots more there's got to be something you'll like!

Pizza Night!

Normally pizza night is Tuesday. My friend has plans tomorrow, so tonight we're having pizza. Not really we, just her... I'm not allowed to have pizza! But I delight in the smell of it!

BUNNY FACT: Let me readily say that no bunny should be given pizza! Lots of different veggies and fruits are wonderful, but even veggie pizza is not.

Maybe if any of you have allergies you can relate. Some people can't have peanuts or chocolate. For a list of good and bad foods for bunnies, click here.

BUNNY WISDOM: When there is something we are not allowed to have, it is often in our best interest not to fight it - to stay away from the object or activity in question. At least far enough away not to be able to lick it... smelling it might be okay : )