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!

What Can I Get Into Next?

If you had a bunny that could talk, that's probably one of the phrases you'd hear most often! My friend can hear me saying that right now... And, by the way - no, I cannot speak. Although I mysteriously have the ability to type and blog about my bunny life, I can't seem to use my vocal cords the way humans do. Do bunnies even have vocal cords?

BUNNY FACT: It's funny I should come across this today... I'll tell you why in a moment, but did you know "hairballs" aren't really a rabbit problem? I was reading this very informative page and found out that what we had normally called hairball buildup or wool block is more precisely termed "gastric stasis." Last month (also on the seventh) I used the term "hairball" inaccurately. Forgive me!

BUNNY WISDOM: Most unalterable things are best the way they are. While it would be so neat if rabbits could express themselves in audible speech, that would take some of the aurora away from their quizzical looks and adamant stomping, etc.

What are you going to get into next ?!?

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...

It's Friday!

Good morning & welcome to My Bunny Life this Friday! Many people are in a better mood on Friday, not excluding me. I can tell when others are more relaxed and upbeat, you know.

I just found this clip-art picture. If only I would have seen this pic when I chewed on the slippers! It almost sums up the look I gave my friend. I've been very good lately. Just thought I'd mention that :-)

BUNNY FACT: Did you know rabbits teeth keep on growing throughout their lives? Only chewing wears them down. Remember to keep something for you bunny to gnaw on!

BUNNY WISDOM: Ah, preventative measures. They may be worth their weight in gold. You see, if not taken proper care of, a rabbit can get "malocclusion" or some such malady. If you have the inclination and guts, check out this site with pictures of poor, badly-teethed bunnies...

Just a note - the "Article of the Day" did change. If you're interested in the Rabbit Proof Fence, please use the link I provided in that post.

Rabbit-Proof Fencing

Article of the Day

Article of the Day
provided by The Free Dictionary

By the way... I think the "Article of the Day" will change tomorrow, so for those of you reading this after 1/3/08, you can click here.

An interesting read... We have a movie by that name, although we haven't watched it yet. Here's a picture of me with it :-) I don't look too awfully thrilled, do I? I guess the bunny population didn't appreciate the fence.

BUNNY FACT: Did you know rabbits can get in much smaller spaces than it looks like they could? I've seen wild rabbits squeeze through supposedly "rabbit-proof" garden fencing. I, too, can get in some tight little places.

BUNNY WISDOM: If you've read the Free Dictionary article about the rabbits in Australia, you'll realize that seemingly harmless actions can have very bad consequences. It wouldn't hurt to look ahead and see what the results might be before trying something.

The Value of a Rabbit

I often check bunny sites, some of which are based in other countries. Rabbits are a popular pet globally! While browsing one site from the U.K. I noticed (after converting euros to dollars) that an average price for a bunny there is equal to about $35.

In the states, it all depends on which pet shop, rescue, or breeder you go to. I've seen mixed-breed, almost un-domesticated bunnies sold for as low as $5-10. I think that's kind of a shame. Shouldn't all bunnies be worth more than that? Shouldn't all bunnies be brought up with love and attention, so that they're calm (for the most part :) ?

I'm really not sure why people spend thousands of dollars on dogs. I know many of them are bigger, but bigger isn't always better! I wish bunnies, cavies, and hamsters weren't considered "throw-away" pets.

BUNNY FACT: A rabbit could save your life. Really. Read about how Dory, a pet bunny, saved her owner's life here.

BUNNY WISDOM: It sure would be nice to get a little more respect, wouldn't it? At least I'm loved and respected by my family, and that's what really counts.

By the way, I personally picked out the winner from the contest - and it's "Jill!" Congrats. There were eight entries. I will do this again sometime. See you later!

My First Bunny Life Post of 2008

This is certainly my first posting of the year 2008!

Also the first posting of January, less importantly.

In reality it doesn't matter that much to me, but hey, some people go crazy over it ;) Happy New Year!

BUNNY FACT: Did you know "jackrabbits" can carry a disease that can kill people? It's called tularemia. I sure wouldn't want to catch that... then nobody would want to play with me!

BUNNY WISDOM: Speaking of diseases... have you ever considered the folks in hospitals or nursing homes without the privilege of regular visits from family and friends? Many of them don't have contagious diseases, and would appreciate even a stranger stopping by just to say "hi."

My friend and I have similar resolutions this year - hers to not only think and pray for others, but to actually help them. Mine - to just encourage her to do that (and whatever else I may find I'm capable of doing :)