May 8, 2008
Baby Spaying News
Isabella, Buffy and Maddie were spayed yesterday. Being true daughters of tough-girl, Lucy, they wasted no time eating and pooping after the surgery.
They are only about four months old but Isabella and Buffy were already starting to build nests! Thankfully, all is well and they will be ready when their forever homes come along.
Marshall has already been neutered so that leaves Brook (who is adopted), Lacy and Brie who will be spayed next wednesday. It will be good to get these last spays completed.
Posted by Sue at 3:30 PM
March 25, 2008
New Digs for Lacy and Brie
Two more babies, Lacy and Brie, have left home and are now living with foster mom, Karen Winstead. Although I knew it was coming, I have to admit to a momentary feeling of sadness, knowing that I will probably never see them again.
But looking at the picture below made me smile. I mean, really, is it possible to provide nicer housing than what Karen has provided for these young ladies?
I don't think so!
Mega thanks to Karen for providing a wonderful foster home while the ladies await their forever homes!
Posted by Sue at 4:52 PM
March 17, 2008
They're Dating!
Three of our girls had their first date today. Brooke was clearly interested in her handsome suitor and will be leaving home tomorrow for an extended date.
Please keep your fingers crossed that the bonding goes well!
Posted by Sue at 5:39 PM
March 9, 2008
Leaving the Nest - Sigh
Two of the babies have left the Curry residence and are now living with Kim Banks. Yes, our babies are growing up. Sigh. Kim will have a lot of fun with these two and will continue their socialization as house rabbits. It's a bittersweet moment but one we knew was coming.
But wipe the tears away and smile when you see the pictures below. The girls are doing fabulously! A huge thank you to Kim for taking such good care of them!
I almost forgot to mention that the babies now have names! Two are listed below. You'll have to come back to find out what the rest are!
Madison, known as Maddie to her friends
Isabella
Posted by Sue at 6:20 PM
March 2, 2008
Can It Be True?
Last week, Karalee and Chuck tried sexing the babies but concluded that it was too early. The source of their uncertainty? It appeared that six of the babies are girls, with only one boy in the litter.
Friday night, they tried sexing them again and came to the same conclusion. Is it really possible that Lucy had six girls? Karalee and Chuck will take another look next weekend just to make sure.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to visit with Lucy and the babies. Lucy looks fabulous! She has recovered fully from her spay and feels terrific, even though she's still a bit wobbly. Falling doesn't bother her in the least. Truly an indomitable spirit.
The babies are now seven weeks old and have grown a lot since I last saw them. They now weigh somewhere in the 1 1/2 to 2 pound range. And yes, they are still impossibly cute!
They are also getting to the age that some of them are starting to squabble. White Bunny continues to insist on things going her way. She is the biggest of the babies, opinionated, and smart. The person who adopts her is going to have a lot of fun with this girl! She is now living with one of the checkered babies who is less pushy.
A second pair includes one of the gray girls who has the most amazingly delicate ears. This girl likes having some privacy, which is tough to have in a group of seven! She, too, is living with a sibling.
In the next few weeks, some of the babies will go off to their foster homes, awaiting adoption. The remainder will stay with Karalee. It has been great fun watching them grow up. Our hope, now, is that their forever homes will come soon.
Posted by Sue at 10:13 PM
February 23, 2008
The Big Day!
As I promised yesterday, Karalee sexed the babies this morning. And the verdict is...
Drum roll please...
We still don't know. They apparently aren't old enough yet. Karalee will try again in two weeks.
But lest you go away disappointed, look below and you will see the sweetest faces that have ever hopped our fair land.
Posted by Sue at 2:10 PM
February 22, 2008
Confusion Abounds and Babies Galore
Apparently, there has been some confusion as to who it was that managed to commit self-induced food poisoning. No, it wasn't Karalee. She's far too smart for that. I, Sue Mangold, am the guilty party.
One could reasonably conclude that "Karalee's Corner" would be written by Karalee but we like to mix things up every now and then. However, there is a way to tell who the author is. At the bottom of the entry, in really small print, you will see a line of text that says "Posted by" followed by the name of the author. Hopefully, this will reduce the confusion. Especially since we hope to introduce a new author soon. Stay tuned!
On the other hand, Karalee and I are delighted at the number of people who are following the antics of the babies. And I'm feeling guilty that I have not updated the blog recently. So let me begin with a "Happy Birthday, babies!" They are now six weeks old and weaned. Whoo hoo! Guaranteed, nobody is celebrating more than Lucy, who is now happily living the life of the single bunny. She remains wobbly but refuses to let that get her down.
As for the babies, their hormones are beginning to kick in and it will soon be time to split them up into same-sex groups. Which means, of course, that they need to be sexed, a task which Karalee will perform this weekend. It also means... MORE PICTURES. If you're curious to know their gender and want to see them up close, be sure to come back for an update!
Posted by Sue at 7:41 PM
February 10, 2008
How Do You Sleep?
Lying in bed yesterday with self-induced food poisoning (don't ask), I found myself thinking about what it would be like to sleep with six siblings. Certainly these guys are creative in the ways they manage to get comfortable!
Posted by Sue at 11:07 AM
February 6, 2008
Babies - Day 26
In case you haven't noticed, I am mad about these babies! Being involved in rescue means having to deal with an unending stream of sad stories and perpetual frustration at our limitations in what we can do to help. So I am quite happy to rejoice in these new lives that Lucy has given us.
You done good, girlfriend!
Check out these videos!
What a clever bun am I! (14 MB Quicktime)
Give me some room, please! (16 MB Quicktime)
Posted by Sue at 8:20 PM
February 3, 2008
Getting Big and Still Beautiful - Day 17
Look at us now!
Posted by Sue at 4:53 PM
We've Got Video!
Yep, these babies do much, much more than just sleep!
These movies take at least four minutes to load using a cable link to the Internet. We recommend that you right-click on the link and save it onto your hard drive.
Big ears and big hind legs make a baby bunny! (65 MB Quicktime)
Mom, I'm hungry!(91 MB Quicktime)
Posted by Sue at 3:59 PM
Babies at 15 Days
How can they possibly get any sleep when they've got siblings all around?
Posted by Sue at 3:55 PM
Babies at Eleven Days
What a difference two days can make! Their eyes are starting to open and it's only a matter of time before they start to explore their new world. Imagine the chaos seven little bunnies can create. Karalee and Chuck are going to be very busy keeping up with these little guys!
Posted by Sue at 3:46 PM
Babies at Nine Days
On January 11, Lucy, a Rex rescued in downtown Powell, gave birth to seven healthy babies. Here is what they looked like on January 20, at nine days of age. They are tiny, two would fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, and their eyes haven't opened yet but their fur has come in. Aren't they darling!
Posted by Sue at 3:10 PM