Guys even if this isn’t the best place for a rabbit it still is really good for treating ear mites. The oil suffocates the mites and the tree tea helps with pain and swelling, and healing! (My mom is a vet, she said this works!!)
@hansanavlani5290
Жыл бұрын
Which oil to use?
@asleepyb0i400
Жыл бұрын
@Hansa Navlani I think any cooking oil would work as long as it’s not toxic for the rabbit. I used coconut oil for my treatment, and it quickly got rid of them :)! Some say that tea tree works, others say that it’s toxic in high quantities. Whichever treatment you do, make sure to monitor the rabbit’s response just in case they have a bad reaction.
@rose.gianno4508
Жыл бұрын
Thank you in advance. But co mites live on my cats body bc my 24yo is losing allbhsur kn head and raw skin down back of head and shoulder blades. I'm trying to avoid vet bc the stress alone going and bring handled by stranger, car ride, strangers affects him.
@rose.gianno4508
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for all the misspelling My phone is not allowing me to auto correct
@chezza12uk
Жыл бұрын
OMG why do people have to have so many negative comments about EVERYTHING. Thanks for the video, it's very helpful
@kevywilliams3304
Жыл бұрын
It’s common in rabbits with lower immune systems … herbs like thyme / oregano/ mint/ basil fed daily etc . Really builds immune system
@kakown
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video. I have pet bunnies living inside the house. They get this problem from hay and fresh greens from my backyard. You definitely give me a good idea about caring for them. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience.
@Slightlyrednecked
Жыл бұрын
I am glad that you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching.
@Jimmyjazz1331
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you. Got supper worried when I saw the signs in my rabbit. Learned it wasn't a scary thing and was relieved. Her and I appreciate this video. I didn't want to use chemicals so this was very helpful.
@hannahbaratz9479
3 жыл бұрын
please change the flooring of their cage the wires can cause sore hocks and give them blister on their paws. bunnies do NOT have pads on their feet to protect them unlike cats and dogs...
@danielgriff2659
3 жыл бұрын
and because they dont have pads, the wire mesh is fine. In fact, bunnies HATE wet feet because they have to lick them clean. Having a solid floor forces them to step on their feces and urine. If you are really concerned, they sell a coated wire mesh. You can have a solid rectangle their size to sit on in the cage, if you want, but you will find that they PREFER to lay on the cool wire mesh.
@BeckyBebeh865
2 жыл бұрын
Do you even own a rabbit? My God. You can try & tell someone something without seeming like you have an attitude. My rabbits have always been in cages and none of them have sore hocks and I constantly check them. 🤦🏼♀️
@4everEveretts
4 жыл бұрын
You may want to dust the cages with diatomaceous earth from time to time to help detour the little buggers as well.
@ludwigbeilschmidt3657
Жыл бұрын
just for all the hate, im going to give the video a thumbs up.
@humble_prairie_homestead
3 жыл бұрын
So thankful for this video. My poor buck has an infestation. Hopefully it heals up quickly.
@Yuki-ie3qg
2 жыл бұрын
Yikes poor bunnies... I did try to use oil on my pet rabbit (for as long as a month as well as cleaning/disinfecting beddings regularly) but it worsened it so much. It made the mites way more aggressive and they started to spread even faster and from the ears to the fur. The only way it could be treated was using ivermectin, not even selamectin worked. So I would say this is not a universal solution. Not everyone should try this as long as they have the means to buy ivermectin, which is the proper and only treatment.
@marlon18881
4 жыл бұрын
Bad cage :( it could cause sore socks to them :(
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
Sore hocks is more of a genetic issue than anything else. Rabbits that are prone to it can get it on any type of floor that they are on. I do keep a close eye on my rabbits and give them resting pads to use if they want. They very seldom use them and have never had any problems with sore hocks.
@AR-jy3bf
4 жыл бұрын
As a vet, I can tell you that you are right. This type of flooring is abysmal and is the classic case of a habitat that we showcase in our adoption manuals as what not to do.
@pyrofful
4 жыл бұрын
If the cage is thick enough gauge wire it shouldn't cause a problem. Period I have mine in a cage like that with zero problems. First hand experience but I do give them a big tile if they want to get off the wire. Usually they ignore it.
@phyllisfee1125
3 жыл бұрын
@Coraline Brennan Considering you likely buy your meat from a grocery store I don't think you can really make a comment on the quality of the animals life. Much like myself and many, many others who raise meat rabbits, they're healthy, comfortable and safe.
@shannonhoneycutt733
3 жыл бұрын
@Coraline Brennan if you don't like it then don't watch it. Some of us that raise rabbits for meat enjoy these videos and get great info from them.
@noahri835
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, I need help with my rabbit! She doesn't have scabs or anything but a bright red rash on her left ear. The earliest I can take her to the vets is Friday, next week and where I am, it's Sunday. She has been scratching her ears for the past few days. Hope you can help. Thank you, Ria K.
@kikionethree5748
3 жыл бұрын
Same goes to my rabbit..need help..why is it happen?
@NYMusic89563
4 жыл бұрын
Aren’t wire bottomed cages bad for their feet ? Since they don’t have pads like cars or dogs.
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
it can be bad for some rabbits. Sore hocks is a genetic trait and some rabbits are more prone to it than others. Rabbits that are prone to it can get it on solid bottom floors as well. Most meat rabbits breeds are well adapted to wire cages and they are more sanitary by allowing the droppings and urine to fall through the wire. I did a whole video on the topic a while back if you are interested. kzitem.info/news/bejne/y2iDmqNsjISIh34
@NYMusic89563
4 жыл бұрын
Slightly Rednecked ok I’ll definitely check it out. I wasn’t actually sure if it was a meat rabbit or a breeding rabbit for pets. Just wondering. Not judging 😊
@reneebrown2968
4 жыл бұрын
LeeAnne Hazel I've had my Netherland dwarf buck for 3 years now and my big buck for over a year on wire. They also have a tile inside their cages to get off the wire if they want. My little man never uses his but my big boy does with glee every afternoon when it's hottest. But neither have ever shown the first signs of sore feet or tenderness in their feet.
@reneebrown2968
4 жыл бұрын
@@NYMusic89563 either type are the same breeds. Lol. Some people like the tiny cute bunnies and some even like the giant breeds for pets. Meat rabbits are usually the larger breeds but not usually the giants because of their slow grow out and high bone to meat ratio. But any breed of rabbit is basically the same when it comes to types of cages. It's a matter of where you want them to live and how much work you want to do.
@SageandStoneHomestead
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saving the day again, Chris!
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. I am glad you found it helpful.
@sallygermaine8343
2 жыл бұрын
You said you put a couple of drops of tea tree oil in the olive oil isn't tea tree oil toxic to rabbits
@sirbirbalot199
2 жыл бұрын
Vets don’t recommend tee tree oil cause it’s highly toxic.I just followed his advice and after researching more turns out it’s a no no so I immediately had to clean my rabbits ears out the best I could hopefully she will be alright only reason why I followed this method instead of going to a vet is because I can’t afford it right now and I might have a dead rabbit on my hands….ONLY USE OLIVE OIL
@ellensedge1898
3 жыл бұрын
GREAT HELP!! My rabbits have ear mite! thanks for the help!!!!
@Slightlyrednecked
3 жыл бұрын
thank you for watching. I am glad it was helpful.
@RM-rj5ok
4 ай бұрын
My Rabbit is one of my best friends and an angel Pet. I feel so sorry for those beautiful bunnies in cages! However, this information is valuable to treat my bunny ear mites! Thanks anyway!
@randomguy-bu6bz
4 жыл бұрын
I have that bunny too in the tumbnail
@bethelisheva9410
3 жыл бұрын
Chris, thank you for making this video! I have a simple question. Why is your doe yellow on her sides? We just rescued an abandoned domestic rabbit and she has the exact same color on her white fur. Our other bunny, free range in our yard, is just white. Thanks!
@hannahl6263
3 жыл бұрын
It’s pee probably from bad living conditions and or not fixed rabbits it aslo can be elderly age
@robb4044
5 жыл бұрын
Yep. I also use mineral oil. Though I use a cotton ball to cover all of the area inside the ear that is affected.I do it once then again the following week. Good vid.
@Slightlyrednecked
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. I like mineral oil as well but really any food grade oil works just fine.
@robb4044
5 жыл бұрын
@@Slightlyrednecked yes I've found that to be true also.
@johnrice1943
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your time and knowledge.
@angelbowman1486
5 жыл бұрын
I know a couple of things about this topic that I would like to share with everyone as a meat rabbit person. The ear mites that we battle against are called 'Psoroptes cuniculi'. They start their infestation very deep inside the ear canal so rabbit owners wouldn't even notice anything. As they multiply down there, they start living a bit higher up where we can see them on close inspection. They are very itchy for the rabbit and with those sharp toe nails they cause trauma when scratching. Open wounds can then pretty easily lead to an infection in the area. Without treatment things can get worse, especially if the rabbit has a bit of a weak immune system thanks to being pregnant (her energy is being spent on creating new life, not fighting illness). Transmission: if there's rabbits that can get within brushing distance then the mites can crawl out onto the other rabbit as their furry bodies lay together. So my suggestion for rabbit people is you want your rabbitries to be close enough so they can see each other but not within touching range. This can't be avoided for nursing does of course. I don't like the cage system that Chris and many meat rabbit keepers have, but I'm glad for the videos he makes and thankful to be part of the community of meat rabbit people. Straw being a hollow material makes the ideal place for mites to live in when they are not feeding from the rabbits ears, so I have never bought straw for rabbits and instead use hay. The rabbits I have from a hay bedding background were fine, the rabbit I have from a straw bedding background came with mites. My situation is that I find treating for ear mites is not quick or easy. There's a lot of extra cleaning out to do and I can never be sure if I have removed the mites because I can't see them. I've just got to try my best and clean and remove things that they might be sheltering in. I have just taken my rabbit to the vet for his vaccinations (he is my buck and we have some diseases that are 24-hr killers here) and he was prescribed 'Genitrix Xeno 450' 3 tubes of liquid applied to inbetween his ears-to the back of the head. It cost me £19 and when he has his next vacc's they will check and see if they've gone or not. The chemical is apparently so strong that it works from outside the ears. I gave the oil a try but I didn't maintain the treatment. Ear mites are easy for us to forget about, when we look at rabbits we see our rabbits, not mites; but we need to treat them like an invading army and fight them on every front we can. They are attacking our precious livestock, this is WAR!
@Slightlyrednecked
5 жыл бұрын
I have had to deal with ear mites on a couple of occasions and it is has always been a fairly easy fix for me. But, like you said, I don' have a lot of hay or straw bedding for them to live in either.
@4u2242
Жыл бұрын
food grade oil suffocates the mite and they die
@Slightlyrednecked
Жыл бұрын
Yup. That is pretty much the idea.
@VelaPhotography1965
3 жыл бұрын
I am sure you are a great pet owner, but having your rabbits in a wire cage is not healthy for thei feet 🥺🥺
@phyllisfee1125
3 жыл бұрын
That would depend on the grade of the wire, finer wire will cut their feet but pet grade wire doesn't hurt their feet.
@zivax6549
3 жыл бұрын
@@phyllisfee1125 yes it does!! This kind of flooring is always bad actually, the paws are not the same as dogs or cats and will cut or hurt their paws, cages like this should never be used
@englishgarden2189
3 жыл бұрын
Small wire is just Fine keep’s The pee away from their Coats, it’s much Cleaner.
@israelschneider6510
3 жыл бұрын
Your right
@iamjustniki_592
3 жыл бұрын
Mine has cages just like that but I have cardboard at the bottom
@shirleykontein4368
3 жыл бұрын
God bless you too, Chris. ❤️
@mysticalnightmares
Жыл бұрын
Some of y’all need to look at how you’re caring for your own rabbits before coming after this guy.
@albowrx
Жыл бұрын
The dont have any, but they will go to the store to buy any and every animal product, because everything is made in the store, according to these numbnuts
@allouttabubblegum1984
Жыл бұрын
They probably don't even own rabbits.
@britcook1167
5 жыл бұрын
This is an example of the way we should all raise our meat..... with respect.
@Slightlyrednecked
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@ChristianWarfare
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video.
@zivax6549
3 жыл бұрын
My rabbit has ear mites, he Shakes with his ears pretty much, scratches his ear and cheek, tommorow we'll call his vet and get him his needed medicine , we are pretty late because my rabbit (lennon) was sick a little time ago and had to spent a day at the vet they told is he scratched his ear because it was a lil itchy because they put a needle in his ear, but later i started to notice that he had mites ! Lennon is a free roaming lennon and is never in a cage 🥰
@Slightlyrednecked
3 жыл бұрын
I am sorry to hear that you are having that issue. I hope it all gets cleared up quickly.
@zivax6549
3 жыл бұрын
@@Slightlyrednecked thankyou very much! We just got his medicine, other things like oils didn't work with my rabbit, but thanks for your advice!
@chanellethomas6886
3 жыл бұрын
Aww Lennon like Lennon the bunny
@zivax6549
3 жыл бұрын
@@chanellethomas6886 yess!! I got his name from that channel❤
@daleylaff
4 жыл бұрын
Why no hay in the cage. Wire floors can hurt. Throw some hay in there. Good Lord.
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
Use resting mats instead of hay so they have a place to get off of the wire (honestly, mine don't use them much though and seem to prefer the wire). hay soaks up urine and feces and harbors pests. Very unsanitary. And I am afraid you are mistaken about wire. It isn't bad for their feet. Sore Hocks is more of a genetic condition and can happen on any solid surface.
@4everEveretts
4 жыл бұрын
I use square tile. Clean the tile each day and they also help keep them cool during the summer months.
@deannafigg8323
3 жыл бұрын
@@Slightlyrednecked does it bother you that veterinarians disagree with you or probably not ... ? Shake my head ...
@HeartlandShepherds
3 жыл бұрын
@@deannafigg8323 Have you ever run a Rabbitry? If you cull the herd by eating the ones who get sore hocks you’ll end up with rabbits that have heavy furred feet and don’t get sore hocks. 😊
@DeepSouthBamaGRITS
5 жыл бұрын
Great info & perfect timing!! Got a couple of my rabbits with ear mites & didn't want to use chemicals or pesticides as I'm trying to steer away from anything that isn't organic. You are definitely my go-to source for all my rabbit issues!! Thank you for this video! Also, have a couple of questions. I really need to downsize as I have too many males from spring births plus want to go to your method of having a breeding pair instead of trying to breed so many females & getting small litters. Some are older, too as well as having too many older males. Have over 30 NZ's that are "just there" which is defeating my purpose of saving money on meat by having to feed them for nothing. The reason I have not had a slaughter since spring nor did I breed any females was because of our excessive heat/humidity since June. Temps in mid-upper 90's & 100's(F) with heat indexes of 105-125(F). Even today temp is 95(F) with heat index of 105(F) & to be hotter in the 10 day extended forecast. We have had NO BREAK IN THE HEAT since June. (I live in southern ALABAMA considered as Coastal AL). When is it safe to slaughter so I don't lose the meat and when is it safe to start breeding again so the moms & new kits don't get overstressed from the heat? Freezer is very low on rabbit so need to restock as well as downsize rabbits. Thank you for any advice or help with these HEAT related issues.
@Slightlyrednecked
5 жыл бұрын
I am so glad to hear that you found this video helpful. As far as the weather goes, it really doesn't have any affect on when you can butcher. As long as you don't just leave the carcass out in the sun for extended periods of time you can butcher on the hottest day of the year if you want to. I always wait until the weather breaks and drops below 80 degrees fairly consistently before I breed. I hope that helps.
@DeepSouthBamaGRITS
5 жыл бұрын
@@Slightlyrednecked Thank you for clarifying the butchering in hot weather. So many folks here in the backwoods seem to think that you treat housed/caged rabbits the same as those in the wild. They have a rule of thumb here that you do not take a rabbit or squirrel before the 1st frost or until cold weather sets in because of the "WOLVES" parasite. I've not ever seen that problem in my caged rabbits and only seen one squirrel in the 25+ yrs I've been hunting small game with wolves. Rabbits are quick and easy to process and I usually do one at a time and get them on ice then take them all inside to finish cleaning and processing the meat for the freezer. I know not to leave them lying around in the heat or cold as any living animal starts decomposing at death. I learned this with taxidermy and tanning hides. I may tan these rabbit hides since I will have so many this slaughter. Who knows, I could be sporting around a RABBIT FUR coat this winter! LOL! That would be a sight to see since our winter coats are normally hoodies or windbreakers. We seldom see freezing temps here so a RABBIT FUR COAT would be a bit EXCESSIVE and OUT OF THE NORM for our area. Thanks for the temp guideline for breeding. Sure hope we see some of those cooler temps soon, hopefully by Thanksgiving or Christmas. Have a blessed day and THANKS BUNCHES for responding. You are one of the few that ever does when I ask a question on a video. That really means a lot to me!
@deannafigg8323
3 жыл бұрын
@@DeepSouthBamaGRITS this is truly disgusting
@DeepSouthBamaGRITS
3 жыл бұрын
@@deannafigg8323 Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Self Sufficient homesteaders LIVE OFF THE LAND and do not waste anything, and that does include keeping the hides/fur from "SOME" animals we raise or harvest from the woods. We do not raise animals for PETS but for our meat sources and yes, there are some exceptions when one gets attached to a particular animal but that is rare on a homestead. Where do you think meat comes from...A GROCERY STORE??? And where do THEY get it??? Someone has to do the dirty work and most homesteaders try to do the task as quickly & humanely as possible so the animal does NOT suffer, unlike the meat processing plants that provide the meat you eat. It is not an easy task but it has to be done for the lifestyle we chose to live. If I were so DISGUSTING, I would not have tried to save 3 kits (baby rabbits) the mother rejected when I had no other lactating doe to put them with. I brought them in my house, made them a nest as close to what they would be accustomed to with their mother and kept it 98(F), I fed each of them with an eye dropper, one tiny drop at a time, 2-3 times AT NIGHT, like the mother would do and used a special milk replacement formula that has colostrum in it that would be most like their mothers milk. (I always keep this on hand for emergencies just as this). I also rubbed their anal area with a warm, damp cotton ball to stimulate them to make them pee & poo JUST LIKE THE MOTHER would have done. They have to be TAUGHT to pee & poo. I held them close to me so they could get my body heat and they would snuggle into me and go to sleep. It is very difficult to keep newborn babies alive but I did for almost 5 days and was their surrogate mother. I don't know what happened but each morning for 3 days I would find one had passed away. They were actually growing, getting fat, and started growing white fuzz but as hard as I tried and the many hours I spent trying to keep them alive, I did not succeed. It broke my heart and I did cry with each one when I found it lifeless. They are buried in my bunny garden and have their very own headstone (A ceramic bunny) to mark their graves. Say what you wish as it is a free world. But there is life and there is death on a homestead, whether for food or unexpected & unknown reasons.
@DeepSouthBamaGRITS
3 жыл бұрын
@@deannafigg8323 So sorry I wasted my time trying to explain a homesteader life to you. I see you have made several rude comments below being that you are a vegan so disregard my lengthy comment to you below. Just go grab yourself some carrots, hop-off this page and stop harassing those that are here to get info and learn. If you are a vegan then why in heck are you even watching this video???? TROLL ALERT!!!!! Go back to your mommy's basement and watch your tofu gel or better yet, watch the paint dry while you sniff the fumes!! Geez, I guess there is one in every crowd...SNOWFLAKES are all over KZitem these days trying to make life miserable for those that don't see things their way.
@matthewthamarappallil1894
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if I should go to the vet or not, but my rabbit once in a while shakes his head from side to side. I was looking for ear mites but I couldn’t find any on the ear and in the ear but. He also scratches it with his foot. Is this normal?
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
It could be a sign of ear mites. You won't see the mites but you will see scabs forming inside the ear if he has them. If he does it is pretty easy to treat with just some food grade oil though.
@Hannah-sr9tr
4 жыл бұрын
My rabbit does the same thing!
@autumnmoon8459
4 жыл бұрын
Same here, don't see any mites...or scabs
@phantmchief
4 жыл бұрын
The side to side head thing is most likely a binky and scratching it's head with it's foot is normal every rabbit does it they can't scratch with their paws
@AR-jy3bf
4 жыл бұрын
You have to treat with Ivermectin and Revolution ASAP, remove from the contaminated area and disinfect with a diluted bleach solution. (I'm a vet tech)
@carmenestela3800
3 жыл бұрын
Please help what can i do for my rabbit. I bathe her to get the flaky skin out, but they told me not to bathe her.
@RabbitAndTheLabBestFriends
2 жыл бұрын
Never bathe them they clean themselves go to the vet it needs to be a exotic vet who had enough information with rabbits if they oil doesn’t work. These are things people need to be prepared for before getting a animal
@mystik_skillzz2225
4 жыл бұрын
can ear mites cause death ? Please I need answers
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
If it gets really bad it can. But it would have to be an extreme untreated case for that to happen.
@mystik_skillzz2225
4 жыл бұрын
Slightly Rednecked thanks for the advice but unfortunately he passed away just yesterday morning 😭😭😭
@marlon18881
4 жыл бұрын
Im so scared my rabbits has too..i dont have idea where they get them :(
@winniethebuilder3350
4 жыл бұрын
MarLa Salagantin it can be from hay, it’s very common.
@CornyEveryth1ng
3 жыл бұрын
Those rabbits are kept in such poor condition.. they’re just surviving
@ut2467dfg2467ut
3 жыл бұрын
Why do you say that? I see water, food and shelter from the weather. It looks like every other rabbit hutch I've seen on other homesteads. Just want to know what you see that I don't see.
@zivax6549
3 жыл бұрын
@@ut2467dfg2467ut i think he means the Cage, the floor could hurt their paws rabbits paws are not the same as dogs and cats, and the rabbit does not have enough living space !! But i think the guy is doing a great job trying to help this bunny, !!
@melindawolfUS
11 ай бұрын
Thanks! I tried olive oil already, but prob didn't dose often enough. I'll try it daily instead of a couple times a week
@veganc5028
3 жыл бұрын
I feel so sorry for your poor rabbits. This is a disgusting, cruel way for them to have to live. A small metal cage, that hurts their feet by the way, nothing soft to sit on, they can barely move in there. You should be ashamed of yourself. This is vile and shameful.
@nelasuncion9780
4 жыл бұрын
If she is shaking her head??does that mean she has mites??
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
That can be a symptom of ear mites. Look for scabs in her ear, that is a for sure sign of ear mites.
@nelasuncion9780
4 жыл бұрын
She just gave birth this morning but her uterine came out...sad to say but I think she will die Fromm that,,btw,,can I use baby milk for her kits??
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear that. If it comes down to having to hand feed the babies, you should try to find a goat milk replacement or a kitten milk replacement from a farm supply store. I hope it all works out.
@nelasuncion9780
4 жыл бұрын
Can I use baby milk??
@brianneprice9533
3 жыл бұрын
@@nelasuncion9780 I have used Similac baby formula before! The babies grew up fine! Use a medicine dropper and would make 2oz at a time and take a little out of the fridge for each feeding
@MrHandoverfist
5 жыл бұрын
VERY VERY #HELPFUL!!
@Slightlyrednecked
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am glad to hear that you found this video helpful.
@kizziah7777
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure about ear mites, but my rabbit is topping over and can't get her balance. I thought I would treat her for mites and hope she gets better. The vet here in my town doesn't see rabbits. I don't know what else to do????
@joesef2987
2 жыл бұрын
It could be E Cuniculli. Panacur for Rabbits could help. You may look for some youtube videos on E cuniculli in rabbits and panacur
@mikmar6904
2 жыл бұрын
Most likely you rabbit has an ear infection and need antibiotics asap. My bunny died of an ear infection . Nothing helped , last resort was an ear surgery - which killed him😩
@chanellebelier7977
4 жыл бұрын
HELP My rabbit scratches his right ear and shakes his head but his ear looks 100% normal - no red marks - WHAT SHOULD I DO???
@pyrofful
4 жыл бұрын
Check between his shoulders and on top of his head between eyes all the way back to between the ears in the fur for mites. ANY dandruff or especially bald spots means it has fur mites most likely. Carefully part the fur (wear gloves ideally just in case) looking for any movement. You can use a fine comb like a flea comb and brush its fur. Then over a black binder or something pull apart the hair from the comb and look at the dandruff or use clear tape to pick up the specs and take to a vet to look through a microscope.....or use a microscope if you have one. Any movement obviously is a dead giveaway you have something in the fur causing that. My bunnies do that and its walking dandruff all there ears look clear though so I only treat the fur.....hope I'm doing it right
@leshlimorales5126
3 жыл бұрын
So he said that I need to put olive oil and a little tree oil to smooth it for like a week or half,
@alysgrant6732
3 жыл бұрын
Every day for a week, then every other day for another week and a half
@kwah2o84
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, but I heard that tea tree was a very toxic essential oil for bunnies that could cause seizures and stuff
@Slightlyrednecked
2 жыл бұрын
I only use a very small amount and have never had any issue at all. You can leave it out though if it makes you feel more comfortable.
@TreasureOne
Жыл бұрын
Tea tree oil is highly toxic to animals. Look at how this "man" tortures his bunnies. Why would you take advice? Please take your animal to a vet, not an Internet animal abuser.
@ludwigbeilschmidt3657
Жыл бұрын
@@TreasureOne a vet for a meat rabbit is pointless, I'm not spending $200+ when i have 30+ others that can take her place, when you have a farm or a lot of animals in general you treat at home and only use the vet for emergencies like a broken bone on a large animal. these are not pets.
@allouttabubblegum1984
Жыл бұрын
@@TreasureOne lL0ser making L0ser comments.
@georgeingridirwin6180
Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on treating rabbits for worms?? I haven't seen able to find it if you do.
@hirvagajjar4960
3 жыл бұрын
Is there any other reason for a rabbit to bend his one side of ear?
@bhaskarjyotidey5401
3 жыл бұрын
Rabbits usually bend one side of ear in uncomfortable situation like when they are picked up when they don't want to.
@mindwideopen6533
5 жыл бұрын
I use BABY POWDER! It works! Powder the rabbits & the cages before you lay down the bedding (if you use bedding) It dries their little bodies out & they die.
@Slightlyrednecked
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I have not tried it myself but thanks for the suggestion.
@bonjour4807
5 жыл бұрын
Good info!
@Slightlyrednecked
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am glad you liked it.
@poojagokool6462
4 жыл бұрын
Can I use virgin coconut oil?
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
sure. As long as it is food grade it will work just fine.
@pauldo2175
3 жыл бұрын
hello, my rabbit looks a lot like yours I'm wondering what the breed is
@pauldo2175
3 жыл бұрын
@Noli's World I did some research and there is a breed called the flordia white and looks like them
@Paparapapa10
3 жыл бұрын
Can I use Argan oil?
@tabithatourere
3 жыл бұрын
Tysm
@reneebrown5598
5 жыл бұрын
Chris what can cause a rabbit to lose hair in a line down their spine? I have a dwarf lionhead that has lost hair in about a 1/2 " path from his rump to the middle of his back.
@willdwyer6782
5 жыл бұрын
It could be Cheyletiella parasitovorax.
@Slightlyrednecked
5 жыл бұрын
It could be a number of things causing it. The first thing i would look for is fur mites (like Will Dwyer said). If you see scaly, flaky skin along the patch that the hair was lost in that is a pretty good indicator that it is fur mites. If that is the case I would treat with Ivermectin.
@blue-zero4831
3 жыл бұрын
My rabbits posture has changed I'm not sure if she'll be normal again but I got her treatment and ear infection drops for her ear infection tho I hope she gets better soon.🤢 ????? Do you think she'll get her posture back and get well
@BriesBunnyBarn
5 жыл бұрын
Would the same thing work for fur mites? I have been battling with for mites for a few months now and I'm hesitant to touch Ivermectin again since I accidentally OD'd one of my rabbits long ago when I was first starting out.
@Slightlyrednecked
5 жыл бұрын
I suppose it would but you would have to cover the entire rabbit with oil and I don't think that is a good idea. I would suggest Ivermectin but I understand if you are hesitant to use it. Another viewer recommended baby powder for controlling mites. That mite be an option for you. I hope you get them under control quickly.
@jennlozeau
3 жыл бұрын
It is very horrible there feet.. how would u like to stand barefooted on one of those cages u generally seem to care about your rabbits hopefully not just for breading reasons I really hope they have time to run around
@hannahl6263
3 жыл бұрын
They don’t have feet like a dog or cat so sad
@marnessathao7845
4 жыл бұрын
Hi! I just did this to my bunny 4 days ago and after it he seems so sad and depress. Im worried he is sick. Is this normal after ?
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
Ear mites can be very uncomfortable. It is pretty normal for the rabbit to be a little mopey when dealing with them. He should recover just fine as long as you keep the treatment up until the mites are gone.
@deannafigg8323
3 жыл бұрын
Take your rabbit to a veterinarian... they have a medical degree ... not some home remedy that leaves your rabbit miserable for over 2 weeks ... really ?
@aforgottensoul
3 жыл бұрын
Can you use vegetable oil?
@3rdwrldkid
2 жыл бұрын
No
@sherizazzetti1824
3 жыл бұрын
I just did it thanks
@dancewithnat
3 жыл бұрын
how can you tell the difference between early stages of ear mites or just ear wax? also if I only see one ear affected should I still treat both ears or just the one?
@Slightlyrednecked
3 жыл бұрын
I would just give it a few days and see if it appears to be getting worse. and if you do have to treat your rabbit, treat both ears to make sure you get rid of all of the mites.
@thewarriorrabbit2065
3 жыл бұрын
@@Slightlyrednecked My rabbit has a lot of these, can I use vegetable oil?
@PakRT84
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the video. In the past one of my rabbits had scabies. I brought him to the vet and he recovered pretty fast. Iam afraid that one of my other rabbits might have caught it. I just wonder if you also can treat scabies naturally. Some people also say u can use coconut oil. Do you have any experience with scabies? I didn't find a video about it on your channel.
@Slightlyrednecked
3 жыл бұрын
I have never had to deal with scabies. You can try to use oil to treat it. As long as it is food based (like coconut oil) it won't hurt the rabbit. I am not sure how effective it would be on scabies but it is worth a try.
@PakRT84
3 жыл бұрын
@@Slightlyrednecked Thanks a lot for your answer. Today I just brought him to the vet. I live in Indonesia and the treatment here isn't too expensive. I don't know the exact price in $, something between 12 and 15$. When I still lived in Germany only to take a look was already more expensive.😅 Anyway, I really like your channel and I will definitely try it your way if they ever have ear mites, since I also have a lot of time these days to take care of them. Only yeah, in this case I just brought him to the vet, because Iam not so sure if works with oil in that case and they spread rather fast! Thanks again and sorry if my English isn't perfect sometimes 😂
@gita927
3 жыл бұрын
@@PakRT84 tinggal di daerah mana ka? Saya juga mau cek kelinci umur 2 bulan tapi bingung vet yang bagus di mana...
@PakRT84
3 жыл бұрын
@@gita927 Saya tinggal di Batam. maaf saya hanya bisa menggunakan terjemahan Google. Kemampuan bahasa saya tidak cukup baik. Saya selalu membawa kelinci saya ke tempat saya membelinya. orang-orang di sana sebenarnya bukan dokter hewan sungguhan, tetapi mereka merawat kelinci yang sakit dengan obat-obatan atau membantu melahirkan dan hal-hal semacam itu. untuk menyederhanakan hal-hal saat menjelaskan, saya hanya memanggilnya seorang dokter hewan. sejauh ini saya puas dengan mereka
@PakRT84
3 жыл бұрын
@@gita927 saya tidak tahu dimana anda tinggal, tapi toko yang saya beli bernama pondok kelinci rizki .
@AbeedBasheer
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent Job...Mega like...full watch...
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am glad you liked it.
@tabithatourere
3 жыл бұрын
Mine has it
@MrTrekFanDan
5 жыл бұрын
I wonder if sulfur powder would work. ...Apparently it works on chickens.
@Slightlyrednecked
5 жыл бұрын
It might work. I don't see any reason to try it though when common food grade oils do such a good job.
@dc.9035
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. I am glad you found it helpful.
@greenhousegrower3830
Жыл бұрын
QUESTION: Do you ever just use oil as a preservative measure? Thanks for the info, I'm probably going to have to use ivermecton for my meat rabbits here in Alaska, because its December and cold here in the north but will certainly use olive oil and tea tree during the summer...
@Slightlyrednecked
Жыл бұрын
I don't really bother with preventative measures. I just don't see any reason to. I wait until I have a problem and then address it.
@MegaJimbo1977
Жыл бұрын
I used hypericum oil and within 2 days it's almost clear. Thanks for the advice man. Greetings from Hellas 🇬🇷
@user-dk9hx9dg5z
4 жыл бұрын
What if the oil gets on them
@coolsnk1
4 жыл бұрын
Put some cornstarch on the oily fur and brush it out. The cornstarch should absorb the oil
@pyrofful
4 жыл бұрын
It won't hurt them though if you can't get it out. Just don't purposely bathe them in it. Lol
@travisrowsell761
4 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a question what do you do if a rabbit breaks its leg
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
I have never had that problem but I would probably cull it. I don't want it to suffer. It is possible that a vet might be able to fix it if you are willing to go that route.
@travisrowsell761
4 жыл бұрын
@@Slightlyrednecked I think that's probably what I should have done but I I spent the unsettling which she probably chewed off but she was active eating I'm not showing any distinct signs of pain in a week what day is the break was clean I have often to amputate the leg by using a ball band like you would use for sheep the leg is not yet fallen off but this seems to have proved satisfactory for me had she not been my only breeding female and the Beautiful New Zealand red I may have called her and I'm still nervous every day that she may pass in the night everyday she grows stronger her appetite has not waned I don't so I guess if she's not going to give up I will not give up on her
@rosiehunt1087
4 жыл бұрын
travis rowsell why haven’t you brought her to the vet?!
@HeartlandShepherds
3 жыл бұрын
Eat it
@waynenelson30
4 жыл бұрын
Mineral oil works good for me
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
Mineral oil is fine. I have used it before too and it works really well.
@toobaabdullah3643
3 жыл бұрын
really ? I actually used it once and my rabbit died next day because of unbearable pain ... this time another of my rabbit have gotten it .. I am actually terrified this time, does it actually clear mites without any pain ??
@nelasuncion9780
4 жыл бұрын
Can I use a oil from drug Mart,???like Johnsons baby oil etc
@Slightlyrednecked
4 жыл бұрын
You can use any food grade oil. Don't use baby oil (it isn't food grade) but mineral oil will work.
@leshlimorales5126
3 жыл бұрын
And pls teel me of it worked pls because my rabbit have this kind of a little dirt i just don't know but it looks just like that and it scared me pls tell me
@Slightlyrednecked
3 жыл бұрын
yes, a little olive oil (or any food grade oil) in the ears works great to treat ear mites. Just put a few drops each day until the scabs are gone and then every other day for another week.
@shirleygray5810
5 жыл бұрын
COOL! 👍
@Slightlyrednecked
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am glad you liked it.
@kayladesui
4 жыл бұрын
Can you use this on a six week old rabbit?
@richardrickett3593
2 жыл бұрын
Informative video . I have rabbits also in wire cages . No issues with their feet at all
@crystalwilliams6982
2 жыл бұрын
Well they can't tell you there feet hurt lol
@ludwigbeilschmidt3657
Жыл бұрын
@@crystalwilliams6982 you'll be able to tell when they move, they wont want to and they kinda tiptoe around, how those were running they are fine.
@vitaminhead1465
2 жыл бұрын
Doing this everyday for a pet is torture and my bunny stays away from me now. He won’t approach me anymore. You have to give them treats after this to make up with them, bunnies are complex and they will hold a grudge if you don’t make friends again.
@Thekoffrekup
2 жыл бұрын
Fortunately most people who raise rabbits aren’t buying them for companionship.
@4u2242
Жыл бұрын
True Dat !
@exposingthewolves8711
3 жыл бұрын
What a sad boring life for those poor rabbits . No environmental enrichment at all
@yourbunnygirltay1421
Жыл бұрын
Those poor babies.. Imagine being in a living hell just to get killed and skined
@user-go4hv7ps1l
3 жыл бұрын
poor baby walking on wire :(
@abigailcanjura3458
3 жыл бұрын
Can we do baby oil ??
@megzfmegzf8559
3 жыл бұрын
It would work as the principal of it working is oil suffocates the mites, but baby oil is synthetic so probably not preferable, cooking oil would be better being natural, any natural oil.
@Slightlyrednecked
3 жыл бұрын
I would stay away from baby oil. You really want to use a food grade oil. Mineral oil works fine.
@halloweenwitch6580
3 жыл бұрын
those rabbits look absolutely awful. i hope someone takes them away
@ladyrowell3657
2 жыл бұрын
What a miserable life those rabbits have. Just because you raise them to eat, does that mean you can't give them comfort when they're alive? Do you think they'd sleep on wire mesh in the wild? Would you sleep on it??!! So cruel.
@phd2007
2 жыл бұрын
TOTALLY AGREE!!!!
@TreasureOne
Жыл бұрын
He should go to a prison where he's forced to live this way.
@ludwigbeilschmidt3657
Жыл бұрын
constant water and food everyday, how horrible, those rabbits have it pretty good that plate in the middle of the cage lets them off the wire if they want to. in the wild a rabbits lucky to get a peaceful rest before something comes to kill it.
@crystalwilliams6982
2 жыл бұрын
Why does it look like that 1bunny has a mass under it's chin??? Do they have sore hocks?
@glassbunny5390
2 жыл бұрын
It's called a dewlap, does get these when they reach maturity. They pull fur from it when they nest. They shouldnt have sore hocks if using a ticker wire but some breeds are more genetically suspectable to sore hocks such as rex.
@crystalwilliams6982
2 жыл бұрын
Cool thanks for the info I didn't know that.
@asleepyb0i400
Жыл бұрын
From what I know, meat rabbit breeds were bred to have thick fur on their feet and hocks so that wires don’t bother them. Even if said rabbit was uncomfortable by the wires, you can get a plastic pallet for them to soothe their sore feet. This guy puts more care into his meat rabbits than most, and even has some of these plastic pallets in the cages for them.
@Jennifer-tx6dj
2 жыл бұрын
Omg that flooring..... And the cage is so small .... You seem to know alot of geez that's a bad cage setup. Also you can catch it early 2ith noticing head tilt and ear scratching and needs a test to find it early
@panda22518
3 жыл бұрын
Can baby oil work?👀
@hannahl6263
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@alexiscromer6108
2 жыл бұрын
No
@anthonytumadre61
2 жыл бұрын
Yea any oil it smothers the ear mite and they die works well for all animals it's best to use mineral oil or olive or vegetable oil baby oil has alot of additives
@bm928
2 жыл бұрын
You seem like a nice man that cares about your rabbit but you need to get inside the house don't keep them outside I can't take the heat they die they have different blood than any other animal and they're very miserable in the heat therefore is very insulated it's like new having a thick fur coat on in the hundred degree weather and they've learned bottoms really hurt their feet just like they would you I need something song to stand on land is like putting you in a wire cage with no shoes on
@peterlionhead6519
2 жыл бұрын
At least put some bedding or a towel down for the wired cages! It's so painful for the rabbit because they have no padding on their feet. Very depressing to see those rabbits living like that.. I know you raise them to eat and that's fine, but at least treat them humanely while they still live. Poor things..
@emo2168
Жыл бұрын
you keep your rabbits outside. no wonder they get ear mites.
@TreasureOne
Жыл бұрын
JESUS those poor, tortured rabbits. This is worse than a puppy mill. The wires are cutting their feet, and they are coated in piss. The piss is all over the wires, because he's too lazy to provide a litter box, and clean it. They are in so much pain from the wire, they can't balance to clean themselves; rabbits are normally immaculate. That isn't even enough hay for one day. Does he even feed greens? They are outdoors where they are terrified of even a hawk circling or cat crossing the yard, exposed to all kinds of weather. This is animal cruelty. They can't even hop around. And if you take on the responsibility of animals, take them to the vet. This man should be arrested and spend HIS life in a wire bottomed cage. Breeders use wire cages because they are too lazy to clean up after their animals. Please see the House Rabbit Society if you want to learn about rabbits. This guy is ignorant and cruel.
@ludwigbeilschmidt3657
Жыл бұрын
these aren't house rabbits they are meat rabbits. they can get off the wire if they wanted to and if you feed greens to a rabbit that isn't use to it you'll make them sick and they will die, as for the yellow in her fur she probably had babies that were just removed and babies will pee all over the mom. the rabbit wont be scared by a hawk as they have a roof over them. they have never had that danger so why would they be scared? Like the rabbits on rabbit island in Japan. they aren't scared of people because they have no reason to be. Wild rabbits and house rabbits and meat rabbits have different upbringings and dangers. i think the biggest danger for meat rabbits is harvest day and house rabbits have a vacuum cleaner. Wild rabbits are cared of everything.
@asleepyb0i400
Жыл бұрын
Dude these aren’t pet rabbits. They’re meat rabbits that are meant to breed more meat rabbits to feed this guy and his family. Unless you want your actual pet rabbits to be on your plate, meat rabbits are best alternative meat product to chicken/beef/pork.
@allouttabubblegum1984
Жыл бұрын
😂wow, you sound ignorant and uninformed AF! First, they have resting pads keep their hocks from getting sore, that is actually quite a generous amount of room they have in their cages, the cages are really clean I don't know what you are talking about! You don't put litter boxes in outdoor cages dum-dum!
@veronica4745
2 жыл бұрын
Omg would you like to walk around on wire all day? No? Neither does your rabbit, they have nothing on their feet to protect them ffs given them a blanket
@kathrinaj6258
2 жыл бұрын
Yes cruety to animals
@loveislove8891
2 жыл бұрын
Cruel sort the cages out !!!!!
@kathrinaj6258
2 жыл бұрын
mark his video with a thumbs down people
@livinlife1666
2 жыл бұрын
Nah
@phd2007
2 жыл бұрын
DONE! It's nothing short of animal cruelty. *Bastard*
@rabbitfunnews.2111
Жыл бұрын
its terrible, you need take better care of bunnys. I am so sorry for this bunnys...
@trailerguy5146
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton man, i was scared about having a sick doe. Hope it works Edit: It worked like a charm, in a week and my doe has healthy ears now. Thanks again man.
@kizziah7777
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure about ear mites, but my rabbit is topping over and can't get her balance. I thought I would treat her for mites and hope she gets better. The vet here in my town doesn't see rabbits. I don't know what else to do????
@libbycbrown
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Quick question: if one of your rabbits doesnt have the visible scabs, would you use the oil on them anyway? As a preventative that if one has it, they all do? Or would you wait for visible scabs and irritation?
@wendygray8725
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the info. I was freaking out.
@Slightlyrednecked
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I am glad you found it helpful.
@scientistmiles
3 жыл бұрын
@@Slightlyrednecked thanks
@scientistmiles
3 жыл бұрын
Same lol
@un1dentifiedx
4 жыл бұрын
Why do you keep them in small wire bottom cages? Thats not good :(
@emilye5444
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a rabbitry it’s how it works
@pyrofful
4 жыл бұрын
It actually IS GOOD. Here is why solid wood is not ideal Solid wood absorbs germs as well as the ammonia in the rabbits pee. The ammonia builds up in the air and gives rabbits breathing problems. Also wood doesn't allow there claws to to dig in like dirt so there paw its actually at a weird angle which gives them sores on there feet opposite the claw end. Wire cages are better if right materials are used. They need to be thicker wire properly spaced together like 1x1/2" or a bit bigger is acceptable for large adults. The poop and pee fall through and there claws naturally go through leaving there feet at a natural angle. I still give them a tile if they need it but they usually don't use it. My doe often lays on the wire NEXT to the tile lol. Proper wire mesh is better.
@emilye5444
4 жыл бұрын
TJ Jones yeah mine has a cushion mat and he doesn’t really use it he lays next to his water bowl I guess it keeps him cool
@pyrofful
4 жыл бұрын
@@emilye5444 exactly the tile in mine is dual purpose its cooler than the air and nice and smooth. I bet you're right about how it lays. If it's real hot I will add a frozen bottle on the cage and if my rabbit is breathing hard I will wet my fingers and rub her ears from bottom to top to help
@emilye5444
4 жыл бұрын
@@pyrofful yeah mine would just scratch at the ice lol not lay next to it I'm like that's not what its for
@Floridasweetdeals
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice. My rabbits ear mites are so bad that he has head tilt. Using olive oil and garlic in both ears. He is eating and drinking so I am hoping he will survive.
@scientistmiles
3 жыл бұрын
My rabbit doesn’t have crust ears but he’s itching and shaking his head and stuff
@Slightlyrednecked
3 жыл бұрын
It could be early signs of ear mites. I would keep an eye on it and see if scabs start to develop. Or you can just treat it just to be sure. The treatment won't hurt the rabbit.
@scientistmiles
3 жыл бұрын
@@Slightlyrednecked ok
@kevywilliams3304
Жыл бұрын
A lot better if you catch her head first and get her body into a pillow case .. she won’t move .. take her out . Take her head out .. wrap her body tight in a towel . Hold the ear.. drop the oil.. then rub in for 2-3 minutes
@bunnyboops8875
3 жыл бұрын
This is a miserable life for a rabbit.
@zivax6549
3 жыл бұрын
I agree
@Zara-cc3fv
3 жыл бұрын
@@zivax6549 absoloutely
@israelschneider6510
3 жыл бұрын
I agree 🐰🐰🐰
@scholasticbookfair.
Жыл бұрын
They're meat rabbits
@bunnyboops8875
Жыл бұрын
@@scholasticbookfair. They're living, loving beings. Not objects, you monster.
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