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[PeachFuzz]

^^^ That's because for all their talk, animal shelters don't know hraka about rabbits.

But that's not a thing for today.

Rabbits are a lot better about not getting sore hocks if you make sure they've got a good resting pad or two in with them.

These are rabbits coming IN with sore hocks from their previous living situations. They're not getting sore hocks from being at the shelter. Are you saying that all shelters know nothing about rabbits?

[Sleipnir]

Ohhh, I'm saying I've seen several that sure as heck don't. But like I said. Different story. Different day.

I sort of have a personal grudge.

[PeachFuzz]

I wasn't trying to start some sort of argument. I was just giving my advice/input. Let's drop this now, okay?

[Sleipnir]

Sounds like a VERY good plan. I don't like arguments...

[thunderofthedrum]

The flooring of the cage doesn't *have* to be wire. Rabbits are fairly easy to litter-box train and if you're cleaning often there shouldn't be any problems with poo or pee. Rexes are most definitely not the only rabbits who get sore hocks. Basically any rabbit can get sore hocks. I work at an animal shelter and I have seen dozens of rabbits, all different breeds, come in with sore hocks!

wire is just easier for some people but solid works for others but there really should not be a issue with any flooring as long as its maintained well. Most (not all) people that get a rabbit will not want to put all the time into litter training so in that case wire is better and cleaner but hey its just a preference. I never said rexes were the only ones i just said they are more prone to sore hocks and others not as much if a place to get of the wire/used bedding is there.

I personally have an issue with this - I would really hope that NOT most people who get a rabbit wouldn't want to put the time into litter training. In many cases, the rabbits take to it immediately. It's natural for them to designate a latrine area, such as a particular corner of their cage. Granted, occasionally a rabbit doesn't take or refuses or continues to urinate elsewhere. However, my point is that if someone commits to taking on a pet and the responsibility that comes with it such as time and expense, I would hope they'd be open to trying out something that could easily make life and clean up easier, even though it may take some time at first.

[Daisywolf14]

The flooring of the cage doesn't *have* to be wire. Rabbits are fairly easy to litter-box train and if you're cleaning often there shouldn't be any problems with poo or pee. Rexes are most definitely not the only rabbits who get sore hocks. Basically any rabbit can get sore hocks. I work at an animal shelter and I have seen dozens of rabbits, all different breeds, come in with sore hocks!

wire is just easier for some people but solid works for others but there really should not be a issue with any flooring as long as its maintained well. Most (not all) people that get a rabbit will not want to put all the time into litter training so in that case wire is better and cleaner but hey its just a preference. I never said rexes were the only ones i just said they are more prone to sore hocks and others not as much if a place to get of the wire/used bedding is there.

I personally have an issue with this - I would really hope that NOT most people who get a rabbit wouldn't want to put the time into litter training. In many cases, the rabbits take to it immediately. It's natural for them to designate a latrine area, such as a particular corner of their cage. Granted, occasionally a rabbit doesn't take or refuses or continues to urinate elsewhere. However, my point is that if someone commits to taking on a pet and the responsibility that comes with it such as time and expense, I would hope they'd be open to trying out something that could easily make life and clean up easier, even though it may take some time at first.

Well it's a bummer that some people don't. I mean not everyone takes rabbits seriously like others do.
I've got cousins that get whatever they want at the ring of a bell and its always liveing breathing animals.
First fish they get tanks (cuz I've got one) ask me question and don't take advice only to lead to problems with their tanks.
This July I found out they got rabbits "because they wanted too" (the dad gets them everything) he talks to me and complains that they smell in the house I gave him advice he never took it.
Point is you can't expect everyone to be great pet owners some people just don't like the commitment
But like the fact they own one. It really sucks.

[Baby bunnies!]

All agreed to drop the matter before it turned into something more than a discussion. There will always be an argument regarding this subject.
Everyone should do what is in their rabbit's best interest and what fits with your life. As long as your bun is happy and healthy, and you take good care of it, there is obviously something that you are doing right. Sometimes what people do make others cringe at the thought (mainly because of personal belief that something has to be a certain way and everything else is wrong), however the rabbit is perfectly healthy and happy and the owner is enjoying their pets. Now as I have stated, the main focus is that the rabbit is HEALTHY and HAPPY. Keep that in mind.
Let us all let the matter go.

[Daisywolf14]

All agreed to drop the matter before it turned into something more than a discussion. There will always be an argument regarding this subject.
Everyone should do what is in their rabbit's best interest and what fits with your life. As long as your bun is happy and healthy, and you take good care of it, there is obviously something that you are doing right. Sometimes what people do make others cringe at the thought (mainly because of personal belief that something has to be a certain way and everything else is wrong), however the rabbit is perfectly healthy and happy and the owner is enjoying their pets. Now as I have stated, the main focus is that the rabbit is HEALTHY and HAPPY. Keep that in mind.
Let us all let the matter go.

I agree I'm done. You made a very good point of as long as the animals are happy and healthy it does not matter.
Rabbits are happy in pet homes roaming around and just the same as mine outdoors in my Rabbitry and I take them out and love and groom them just the same as a pet owner would do. I feel like there are more arguements starting lately and I hate being the start of it -_- we are all just suppose to help each other out with what we know right?

[Daisywolf14]

To change the subject has anyone heard or know of a silver chocolate rabbit?
One of the members in my 4H group brought their rabbit and he seemed to have silvering..
They said he was completely self looking chocolate until he started molting it was cool.
I'll get some pictures up.

[Baby bunnies!]

Yeah I know of silver ticked chocolate rabbits and steel chocolate rabbits. Not common but possible.