rabbit and chickens??

I've had rabbits in with chickens and ducks and never had a problem
The hens sometimes went in the rabbit hutch to lay, and if they can get inthe rabbit will go in the coop and poop in a courner

The bunny will get an odd peck but he'll soon learn, my Bonkers used to run round and round the rabbit's in an attempt to annoy them (well that's what it looked like ) but I never had any major problems

Make sure bunny get's lice & mite treated though:)


Sarah

Hi Make sure your rabbit is treated for cocci though as they suffer from this illness aswell as chickens and can die a terrible death from it!

The only thing I can add is I am sure they would get on, but just watch the eyes of your rabbit won't get pecked! expensive operation to have an eye removed as if they get infected rabbits tend to get awful absesses!

Regards Trina 

Hi Again,

I have been breeding and showing rabbits for 29 years now since I was seven years old so I hope I can give you some worth while advice on your new bunny! 

What age is your new rabbit? is it a baby or an adult as a baby should not kick like that if it has been socialised properly! 

It sounds like you have a Dwarf or Mini Lop both can be a little skittish if not well handled and usally doe's (female) can be slightly more so than a Buck (male).

I use Cider Apple Vinager on both my rabbits and my chickens which has anti cocci properties and is a harmless remedy, but rabbit pellets (for bunny only) which contain anti cocci or liquid that can be added to drinking water can be used and purchased through poultry sights (although it would be best to contact your vet for quantities and what is best to use for your rabbit). I dont let my chickens and rabbits mix so only use the Cider Apple Vinager.

I hope your bunny settles ok!

Regards Trina 

Hi Again!

Like the name! if you can lift your bunny up (I usally wrap them in a towel like a sausage with the bum sticking out the end if they are a little skittish!)  you will be able to tell the sex at this age as the bucks testicals are visable and will be like 2 pink peanuts either side of his vent (sometimes in cold weather they retract them a bit ) but with a doe you will only see skin. Does will also normally have a due lap which is a double chin in normal language.

If the bunny is eating this type of food then great as it stops selective feeding (ie them picking out the best bits and leaving the rest!). Mine are a bit more fussy and I feed a mix but they do get carrot, cauliflower, broccoli Chicory is a really good conditioner (all in moderation) and stale brown bread that has been slowly baked in the oven till really hard they love that! sometimes digestives and weetabix (dry) as a treat! NEVER EVER lettice as it can be poisonous to rabbits! and cabbage can make them smell!!

Vaccinations are a good idea for Mixxi and VHD which are both killer diseases but vets do vary alot with prices so shop around as some are unfortunately very over priced.

A good site for rabbits is the British Rabbit Council (which I belong to and have to to show my rabbits) the addy is www.thebrc.org they have info and pictures of various breeds etc........

I hope this helps

Trina 

Your welcome! good luck!

  Trina

I have been offered a Vietnamese pot bellied pig which I would love to get. Probelm is would a rabbit, chickens and a pig be ok together. Sorry again for all the questions.

No problem Trina. Apparently these pigs are clean and many people keep them as pets as they can be house trained etc.