Acorn
Chestnut
Acorn and Chestnut have been adopted!
They were adopted through:
The Littlest Rescue, Bristol.http://boardingbunniesathome.co.uk/rescue-and-rehoming/
Tel: Bev on 0117 956 1981 or
Email: sharon@boardingbunniesathome.co.uk
We took on Acorn and Chestnut last week. They were neutered by the rescue as the bond seemed strong and it was hoped that they could stay together forever. However, they are so shy that a human is going to have a hard time making any progress!
That's where we come in. Our even littler littlest rescue offers a home where they can get individual attention and get used to coming and goings.
Observations after the first week haven't been great. Acorn is very skinny and trembles like a leaf. Neither of them seem used to being picked up and don't know what to do with their legs and then start to freak out resulting in some pretty nasty scars for me!
Once out of the hutch and left to roam, they become more confident and inquisitive but the second you try to pick them up, you've got trouble. Acorn will either fling himself off at breakneck speed or flatten himself down in the most submissive pose I've ever seen!
We will get him seen by the vet next week to rule out any health problems and to see if the vet thinks he is underweight for health reasons. In the meantime, we will continue to give them cuddles and play time and hopefully they will get more confident and ready for their forever home.
Update on 17/08/2012
Acorn had his check up at the vets. No obvious health problems were found but he is slightly underweight. We have noticed that Chestnut humps Acorn quite a bit and he nips his neck while he's doing it. This is a funny one - in a bonded pair this isn't the end of the world, though it is distressing to watch. It would explain Acorn's bad nerves but then when you see them together the rest of the time, you couldn't imagine breaking them up. We'll keep an eye on it.
They are getting much easier to handle. Acorn has stopped pooing all over us and the sofa when we pick him up and flattening himself out when we go near him. They are still very jumpy though and go flying when we make a sudden movement!
Update on 17/09/2012
Acorn and Chestnut are ready for their forever home. I just can't believe they're still here! They are just so adorable and building in confidence every day. We moved them into a room with other bunnies and I think seeing them move around all day has made them less jumpy. They've even started coming up to the side of the hutch for nose rubs! Ideally their next home would be child, cat and dog-less as I think these two will always be a little nervous and I'd hate to see them go back to their old ways. If you think you could give these guys a loving home, please get in touch! (The first people to view them will take them!)
Update on 11/01/2013
The boys are now back at the main rescue in Staple Hill as we are having work done on our house and gearing up to move. The main rescue is great at you can see multiple residents at once and make your choice. We've got loads of ages, sizes and breeds available.
We miss the boys dearly and their funny faces. They are still very docile but more loving and adventurous. Acorn loves to tunnel and he loves a cuddle and will snuggle into your face. Chestnut loves to explore and dig and run about like a loon. And they both love to eat! In fact, they eat anything you put in front of them. They are so easy to look after and don't have a single bad bone in their bodies.
Anyone interested in adopting the boys should contact The Littlest Rescue - details on the right.
Here's a video of their first outing in the garden.
Update on 15/05/2013
The boys are back with us! The house got sorted, we now can't move for a while and the main rescue centre is full to the brim, so A and C are back.
It fills me with sadness that they are still in rescue after all this time.
They have regressed a little to being jumpy and shy but they are quickly gaining in confidence and remembering us and little games etc we have played with them.
I'll happily hang onto these two for as long as it takes to find the right home - it can't be long now...
Update on 01/06/2013
They have been adopted! They were taken by a very caring couple last weekend and we are eagerly awaiting an update! The couple are known to Bev who co-runs The Littlest Rescue and they just fell in love with these two. I couldn't be happier for the boys and I know they will be a source of much love and laughter in their new home.
