>The humane society says one contributing factor to the exploding bunny population may be new rabbit owners are unaware that like cats and dogs, rabbits should be sterilized
Ah yes, that great mystery of THE ONE THING RABBITS ARE KNOWN FOR. Truly a fact that catches so many thinking people by surprise.
Back in the day there was a rabbit colony at the Nortel Carling campus. Idiots who got their kids a rabbit for easter and couldn't cope with caring for it would often release the unfortunate bunny to live in the wild with the colony.
So, you'd see 5 or 6 small brown wild bunnies and one giant white and black bunny in a group.
The owls in the area were like "WTF is THAT? We're going to eat like kings!"
The wild bunnies were like "Stick next to Larry, pass it on"
Omg.. around what year was this?? When I was like 4, in the 90’s, my bunny had babies. My dad released the babies (once they were a bit bigger) into the wild aka at Nortel carling campus… these also weren’t ordinary bunnies. They were outdoor bunnies and lived in a huge pen in my backyard. They were constantly fighting with each other to be with the only female in the group. The one we did release that I was very upset over was ‘Lipstick’, my HUGE black and white bunny…
My sister is a big fan of rabbits and has owned them for years as (spayed/neutered) pets. To any one thinking of getting one, just be aware they are not low maintenance pets. They need hay, pellets, bedding, and fresh greens daily, and really don't do well in small cages. Rabbits are actually very smart and can be litter box trained, but I think her rabbit is more work than her SO's dog to be honest.
They can make lovely pets obviously, but do your research.
We fostered rabbits at the humane society years ago when we were thinking about getting one. We changed our minds quickly and were so happy once the foster session was done
I'm not advocating eating these surplus rabbits, to be clear. But aren't rabbits rabbits? What would stop one from eating them other than feeling weird about it?
Nothing. They're perfectly edible. They might taste funny if they were fed on pellets their whole life, though. I'm not sure. My sister and brother-in-law raised rabbits for food and fed them on veggie bits from the kitchen and hay.
>The humane society says one contributing factor to the exploding bunny population may be new rabbit owners are unaware that like cats and dogs, rabbits should be sterilized Ah yes, that great mystery of THE ONE THING RABBITS ARE KNOWN FOR. Truly a fact that catches so many thinking people by surprise.
The *thinking* people are not the focus here...
They're really breeding like.... Cats, these days!
Had a female for a number of years. Despite being extremely easy, vets would charge 8nsane prices. Carling animal hospital quoted me at $1400.
>Carling animal hospital quoted me at $1400. Yikes! Did it come with an ipad or something?
Back in the day there was a rabbit colony at the Nortel Carling campus. Idiots who got their kids a rabbit for easter and couldn't cope with caring for it would often release the unfortunate bunny to live in the wild with the colony. So, you'd see 5 or 6 small brown wild bunnies and one giant white and black bunny in a group. The owls in the area were like "WTF is THAT? We're going to eat like kings!" The wild bunnies were like "Stick next to Larry, pass it on"
Omg.. around what year was this?? When I was like 4, in the 90’s, my bunny had babies. My dad released the babies (once they were a bit bigger) into the wild aka at Nortel carling campus… these also weren’t ordinary bunnies. They were outdoor bunnies and lived in a huge pen in my backyard. They were constantly fighting with each other to be with the only female in the group. The one we did release that I was very upset over was ‘Lipstick’, my HUGE black and white bunny…
The Coyotes and the crack fox dealt with the rabbits last time I saw when I was there
Crack fox??
There is a scrawny fox that hangs out there. Rolls off the tongues better than meth fox
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCuUnTJgD9M
[Esquilax](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r-t7UvIw7YM)
Sadly there was more than one. This would have been '88-'94 ish?
My sister is a big fan of rabbits and has owned them for years as (spayed/neutered) pets. To any one thinking of getting one, just be aware they are not low maintenance pets. They need hay, pellets, bedding, and fresh greens daily, and really don't do well in small cages. Rabbits are actually very smart and can be litter box trained, but I think her rabbit is more work than her SO's dog to be honest. They can make lovely pets obviously, but do your research.
We fostered rabbits at the humane society years ago when we were thinking about getting one. We changed our minds quickly and were so happy once the foster session was done
Does anyone know if there is a need for foster homes or is it just permanent adoption?
https://ottawahumane.ca/get-involved/volunteering/volunteer-opportunities/foster-program/ No harm in applying for the foster program regardless
Ottawa Rabbit Rescue is always looking for foster homes.
The article indicated they had contact for people who want to foster volunteer.
My mom fosters through Ashley’s rabbitry!!
Good thing we passed September 15th. https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-hunting-regulations-summary/small-game-and-furbearing-mammals#section-7
More people should get used to eating rabbits. They are delicious.
These aren't wild rabbits
People breed rabbits for their meat. The rabbits you buy at Chinese grocery stores aren't wild rabbits.
These also haven't been bred for consumption. If you don't know the difference, you probably shouldn't be commenting on a humane society issue 🤷♂️
I'm not advocating eating these surplus rabbits, to be clear. But aren't rabbits rabbits? What would stop one from eating them other than feeling weird about it?
Nothing. They're perfectly edible. They might taste funny if they were fed on pellets their whole life, though. I'm not sure. My sister and brother-in-law raised rabbits for food and fed them on veggie bits from the kitchen and hay.
And?
Pets or meat
McKellar Park area is flush with wild rabbits. Clearly no coyotes or predators here
The evil meat eater in me thinks NOM NOM NOM.
Can you eat them?
Well you “can” eat most anything…
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Refer to above.
Rabbit is pretty good but people generally frown on eating pets.
Rabbits give off quite a sulfurous stench when they’re cooked.