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from 22-27th January. I have two beautiful bunnies, anyone else have these wonderful pets?

Aww Sue, Boo sounds to be the perfect pet. I think house rabbits are a cross between the dog and the cat....nosy and like comfort. Tina x

My youngest grandaughter has bunny called Boo. She was supposed to be a small breed, but now she's bigger than their cat (who's quite large as well!) She is a house bunny and has a 3 tier cage in the lounge. The cat is petrified of her when she comes out of her cage and runs away or jumps onto the windowsill. Boo is very friendly unless you try to pick her up - then she goes skitz (sp?). She always comes to greet visitors and loves to be stroked. She has a run in the garden, but as you can't pick her up, she doesn't often go in it. She has the run of the downstairs of the house and goes back into her cage when she's had enough. Sue xx

nudge...coz rabbits rule OK!!!

I have two rabbits. A mini lop called Olive and a Flemish Giant called Elizabeth Butterfly (not my choice of name blame the kids !! lol) They both have large runs and Elizabeth Bs 'hutch' is actually a wendy house cos she is so large. Both are lovely in their own ways. Olive is very little and doesn't mind being cuddled like a baby and Elizabeth B can't be picked up as she is the size of a small dog !!! But she is very affectionate and bounds up to us like a puppy when we go out to feed them. We have their runs separated by some wire at the mo as we are hoping in the fullness of time that they might be able to live together if they get used to each other but strangely it's the little one who is the unfriendly one. Elizabeth B is desperate to be friends with her. Elizabeth B gets through so much veg we have taken to growing some ourselves as we are the best customers at the local farm shop every other day. She is worth it though and the kids adore her. I love all animals and I would have more if I could but I have 3 dogs 3 cats 2 rabbits and some fish. The girls are having Guinea Pigs in the spring and there sadly I will have to draw the line !!! xx

HI Muffy, Elizabeth and Olive sound lovely, individual personalities that shine. I had a guinea pig - Guiness, he lived to the age of six years...they will be nice companions for female bunnies. Buggs, I like the sound of Boudacia, sounds like she rules your house, LOL TIna x

I have 3 bunnies Jasmine who is a black lionhead and is a bit moody, Mogwi who is a sealpoint lionhead and a friendly bundle of fluff and Angel who we were told was a netherland dwarf but is a gentle giant. I did have another black lionhead Toto who looked more like a dog hence the name and Wabbit a seal point lionhead who was the most placid little bunny I have ever met. Sadly Toto and Wabbit have both died but will never be forgotten they were both house rabbits people were so shocked to see 2 bunnies hopping round our house. I love bunnies lol Jackiexx

During the week, all rabbit owners will be able to set their minds at rest as participating veterinary practices across the UK will be performing free MOTs. Go to the link for further details www(.)nationalrabbitweek(.)co(.)uk

OOOOOOHHH, my favorite animals!!!!!!! I lurve Bunny's..I rescue and have had loads through my doors... At the moment i have, Nutmeg - daughters little lady..(english x) Dylan - my boy! (dwarfxEnglish) Jake - (lionhead ) Leo - (english x) FJ - (Rex) Jean-Claude aka Toothbunny - (French Giant) And the rest on foster or rescue from RSPCA etc...... All mine live either in my house or in my Bunny sheds..All have their own runs and double or triple tier houses...Jc (toothbunny) lives in my room though, and jumps on the bed in the morning to wake us up... LOU XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Ps. much love to all your bunny's!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Budgie shame on you, poor little bunnies. Leave mine alone, they have run off terrified. Jackiexx

Budgie thank gawd for that. Come on Angel, Mogwi and Jasmine Budgie won't eat you. Jackiexx

Budgie - Got a good recipe for turning them into burgers if you're interested. T.O.R. ;o))

PMSL She's a lionhead rabbit and really fluffy and she does look like gismo so we called her mogwi. You should see the funny looks we get when we take her to the vet, it is sooo funny the when the vet calls Mogwi through lol Jackiexx

i have 2 bunnies misty and smartie.misty is male and ive had him since he was nearly 6 week old,he is a bit of a wimp and sligtest thing and he runs off,he is lovely.smartie is female and a rescue rabbit,she was nasty when we got her,she would growl and attack misty.....she is now so friendly and loves a fuss,she follows my hubby everywhere and is very nosey,she is the first to check anything new and then if its ok misty will have a look.they are now both the best of friends and live together in a big 2 tier hutch.

Budgie - definitely Bunny Burgers. Recipe by that nice man Hugh Fearnley-Whats-his-face. lol A Tor is a high hill especially a bare rocky one, not specific to Derbyshire. Whilst I may have some rocky moments I'm definitely not bare (at the moment anyway). lol

Budgie - wanna come to dinner ......got a steady supply of them around here.........lol (sorry couldn't resist it) Lynda x

Didn't disagree with you per se. Just mentioned not specific to Derbyshire. Can't believe you checked it out. pmsl

Budgie!!!! LOL Tina x

I'm waiting for National Kitty week but if any of you talk about skinning cats...there will be big trouble!!! And that includes you Budgie!!!!!