Does anyone have any good advice on rabbit care in winter?

i have a two storey wooden hutch that is in the corner of my garden. It is getting pretty cold outside and it is their first winter outdoors. Any good tips on keeping them warm?Does anyone have any good advice on rabbit care in winter?
some times you cant bring them inside as its not practical if they have to live out side bed them on a thick layer of straw,and line the bottom of the cage with newspaper,it helps them keep warm.


cover the cage with thick blankets and put a water proof cover on top,Does anyone have any good advice on rabbit care in winter?
Hi,





Rabbits can do well in cold weather, so long as they have been out at least a few months now so they have been able to grown in their winter coat. If possible move their hutch into shed or garage etc. If that is not possible keep them somewhere that isn't exposed to the wind and rain.





Shavings is not really a suitable bedding to use at this time of the year as it doesn't retain heat. Use a layer of newspaper, then a layer or shavings to absorb urine and lots and lots of straw which is good for retaining heat.





You can buy special covers for your hutch, or use blankets to cover the hutch with plastic over the top. Strong industrial bags are good for this. Make sure that you don't cover the entire hutch as they need clean air to circulate the hutch to ensure they stay healthy. You can also buy snugglesafe heat pads (cheaper from a site called vetmed including delivery) which you put into the microwave and they work the same way as a hot water bottle except they are indestructible to animals. Keep an eye on water bottles, and it helps to put warm (not hot) water into their bottle each night to prevent it from freezing straight away, also a cheap way of keeping it from freezing is to wrap tin foil, then bubble wrap, then another layer of tin foil around it.
wrap the hutch in plastic, to keep the wind off them, don,t make it to tight, they will survive, keep fresh water to them, did that to mine.
If there is an area that is wire instead of completely wooden, you can put thick hardware plastic around that area. Also make sure they have lots of bedding in thier hutch, especially the area where they sleep.





I put plastic on all four sides of my rabbits pen. The bottom is is wire on one side, so they get plenty air through the bottom if they need it, and the part that isnt wired is completely enclosed with with either wood or plastic. My rabbits seem to be okay through the winter, at times i even think they like the cold, or atleast more so than those hot steamy summer days.





Oh yeh, I use aspen bedding. And if it gets below freezing, check on their water alot. The water bowls/bottles freeze easily and need changing often. I like plastic dishes- the water doesnt freeze as fast.
Make sure they have a good sized box with a hole in it. Fill the box with hay or straw so they can get out of the weather and stay warm. Feed and water. A covered wood box that won't leak is the best. Don't put plastic around them. and don't give them any artificial heat unless you do it every day. In the wild they would use grass,hay, leaves or straw to keep warm. They will be fine. No plastic, and no heating pad.
most of the time rabbits can keep themselves warm with their fur. Do they have a place in their hutch where the wind and snow can't reach them? If you're truly worried then just to be safe you can buy a animal heating pad to slip in their hutch and they'll lay on it and be warm and toasty.
It's better for the rabbit if you could move the hutch inside or switch them to an indoor cage. If you leave them outside they'll have a really rough winter.
im in the uk and all my rabbits and guineas are housed outside whatever the weather, the funny thing is i have a mum and daughter lionhead who have a huge hutch with run attached and in the winter i used to shut them in the hutch without the access to the run and they thumped and thumped till the ramp broke and now the stay out in the run wotever the weather even tho they have tonnes of bedding upstairs and theyve been like that for 5-6years, i do cover them over at night the only time they are not covered is in the summer otherwise they have a thick double blanket, kind of like a bed throw which is used to cover them at night with a plastic sheet incase it rains, the other hutch houses my netherland dwarf and 2 guineas , again they have a thick blanket and tonnes of hay they are checked daily in the really cold weather incase i need to put more hay in , as long as you provide sufficient cover by means of a thick blanket they will be finexx

I would like to change the brakes on my 2006 honda civic. Any advice or manual stuff online?

It has been a long while since I have changed any brakes on any car and just really want to make sure that I have all the info that I need to change the brakes. It's not I can go anywhere afterwards. Any info, groups or online manual. Please let me know that would be great. Thanks.I would like to change the brakes on my 2006 honda civic. Any advice or manual stuff online?
You shouldn't have to change your brakes unless you have A LOT of miles on your car and you can hear a noise from them when you brake. Most of the time you only have to change out the front ones. Because the weight and momentum go forward when you brake. If you do have to change them, I agree go to Autozone and ask them how to change them. They might not have a book on how to fix it though. 2006 is still ';newish to have a repair guide on it. Your best bet it to look up the hanes book online.I would like to change the brakes on my 2006 honda civic. Any advice or manual stuff online?
I would go to your nearest Auto zone and buy a Hayes manual for your car.They are very complete and have pictures

Any advice for someone who wants to learn to sing?

If someone cannot sing well, is it possible for them to learn? I am looking to star a band with my friends, and I do not need to sing exceptionally well, but I do want to be able to carry a tune, as well as sing specific notes. Any advice?Any advice for someone who wants to learn to sing?
It is absolutely possible to learn. Consider a few singing lessons. They make a HUGE difference, but make sure whoever is teaching you knows what type of music you want to sing.

expensive makeup

I have a logo related to the pet industry and would like to sell it. Any advice on where to start?

I would like to sell my logo - which is geared towards the pet industry and I am not sure where to start or who to contact - has anyone ever sold a logo they have designed? Any guidance would be appreciated.I have a logo related to the pet industry and would like to sell it. Any advice on where to start?
To tell you the truth, this is very odd. People do not normally design a logo and then try selling it. It is normally done the other way around: a company hires am artist to design a logo for them.





A logo has to showcase a company's business or products, so doing one without knowing the company is not very practical.





You can try contacting various pet food companies (look online for contact info), but I'd be amazed if it receives any response other than a form letter.I have a logo related to the pet industry and would like to sell it. Any advice on where to start?
Try Zazzle





http://www.zazzle.com/





They have a way that someone can design and have it for sale.

What advice would you give your younger self?

Do you really think it would have made a difference?What advice would you give your younger self?
Fight for that ';First Love';.


Majoring in Geriatrics will pay off. Stay with it.


Moving to New Mexico may be the best adventure of a lifetime.


Every time some one says ';Please visit';, Just do it.


Ask your family members more questions about your genealogy.


Perm It, Color It, and Cut It, it's only hair.


Stay in touch with old friends.





And last but not least , yet much to my own hurt, I wish I would have


Taken more pictures. They will help to tell the story better than your memory.What advice would you give your younger self?
I have to live with myself and so,


I want to be fit for myself to know,


I want to be able as days go by


To always look myself in the eye.





I was given the above advice,


Did I follow it?


I wish I had
a huge difference.. i matured so quickly in one year.. let alone the last year were i was so immature.. made so many changes in my life which i will have to live with the rest of my life..
Don't jump into this so quickly- Think about it a little longer before making your decision.


Yes, I do think it would have made a difference.
go with andrew,forget bob.yes,i would have listened to me,if only i had known!but its ok,i married andrew eventually anyway-so its all good.
Stay in college as long as possible cuz life is down hill after that....





Ex.


Payin rent sux


Havin a job to go to sux


But having dentures rock....
Don't get married at 18, get more education instead. It would have made a difference.
I would have told myself to not worry so much it all turns out all right in the end.
Stop partying and finish college!!!
What the hell was you thinking.
Don't get married!
LIfe's a b*ch then you die.


and no

What if your brother in law gives unsolicited advice regarding your kids, but censors yours?

Elaboration is basically that when you try to connect with his kid, he is protective and appears unreceptive to you but in the reverse he and his wife try to connect with your kids and give advice or even directives to your kids while you are present and when you go to intercept the directive, they nod authoritatively for you to stop so that your kid will follow through on what they told them to do. Any thoughts?What if your brother in law gives unsolicited advice regarding your kids, but censors yours?
Eesh. I think I'd go out of my way to avoid that brother in law. But maybe just being a little more assertive on your part would be enough. Or perhaps try having your husband talk to him (if it's your husband's brother; if it's your sister's husband, then perhaps speak with your sister about it.) I know you want to maintain the family peace. But yeah, I know I could only take so much of that. Next time he tries domineering in a situation with your kids, I might politely say, ';It's okay, (insert name here), I've got this one.'; Or, if you're feeling really frustrated: (I'M the MOMMY HERE, thanks!!) :-)What if your brother in law gives unsolicited advice regarding your kids, but censors yours?
tell your kids to go off and play while you talk to ';auntie and uncle'; BUTT IN, and you will explain to them later about what is happening, then tell them to please refrain from telling your kids to ';do '; anything, and stick by it. If your kids are kicking other children or going to hurt themselves then I would say maybe they are right but if they r just ordering your kids around then tell them to sto. Remember: ';you teach people how to treat you';
Everyone thinks that their advice is the best advice. Just this weekend I was having dinner at a restaurant and was noticing a couple with a new born waiting for a to-go order. Almost every total stranger sitting nearby them asked if that was their first baby and then proceeded to tell them various bits of information that began with ';The best thing you can do...';





That being said, you need to sit down with your wife and both of them to have a conversation about it when the kids are not present. Even if he still refuses to accept advice from you, you have the right to tell him/them that you do not want unsolicited advice from them. If it continues to be an issue after having a grown up discussion, you should make it a point to avoid their company for a while.
Tell him straight up what you think. Hey if you can give advice etc for my children and don't expect the same for yours then ask him to stop. Maybe no one has dared telling him anything yet. Good luck!
Privately have a chat with him( and your husband or your sister-whoever is related to him)


Tell him you think he means well, but he is drivign you bonkers.


Tell him you will no longer be open to comments about your children.


Tell him he has zero authority over your children when you are present, and it is undermining your parental authority for him to misdirect and intercept you.


Tell him you will not tolerate being disrespected in front of your own children.


Ask him for any thoughts he might have in his defense.LISTEN!! He may have something intelligent to say.


Let the relative talk-have them back you up.


Tell him If he does it again, you will not stand for it.


Tell him if you have to, you will cease all contact with him and your kids.


Tell him you mean business. YOU expect to be respected and allowed to correct/raise your children without his interference.


Next time he opens his pie-hole, and he will, say, ';Remember, Uncle Roger, what we talked about?'; If he doesn't hush immediately, say '; Come on, kids, we're leaving. ';


Pack them up and exit. Do not back down, no matter who starts hollering.


Do that a couple of times, and no one will give you %26amp;^% in front of your kids.
they need to have their own damn kids and if they do they need to pay more attention to thier own. however, you need to take them aside away from the kids and let them know that you dont appreciate their butting in, it's annoying and doesnt look good in the eyes of the kids. if they dont understand or continue to do so simply tell them to mind their own business
Why don't you just say to him: '; Look bub...why don't you raise your kids, and I'll raise mine. I won't tell you how to raise yours, and let me raise mine how I see fit, OK ?';





Some folks need to be told bluntly.
uh yeah....when they nod their head, nicely exclaim ';um excuse me..I birthed them, and I'm here...they need to do something? I let them know..but thanks for trying to help'; then walk you and your children away. might cause hard feelings...but they are being totally presumptious and totally rude...unless of course your kids are misbehaving and you are not doing anything about it.
It really depends. Do you agree with the advice he gives your children? If not, tell him that you do not agree. I wouldn't tell him in front of the kids because that just causes problems. Take him to the side and tell him that you are trying to raise your kids to your standards and you don't think that his advice is helping.





Also, take him to the side and let him know that you don't mind him giving your children advice, but in turn, you should also be giving the same opportunities. If he doesn't think you are good enough to give his children the advice, maybe he shouldn't be doing it with yours. Don't be ugly with him, but be firm. These are you children after all, not his. You need to step in now, before they learn that they can go to him instead of you. He's taking your place. Stop it now.
This doesnt sound healthy but I would tell them where to go and if they keep going then a restraining order from the courts and serve it on them!!! You dont want that to happen but if that is what it takes to make them stop then do what you have to to protect you and your kids.
tell him to get the heck over it and that you are YOUR CHILDREN'S PARENT and what you say goes not what he says. I'd have punched him in his mouth for that.
OUCH! Sounds like you need to find a way to open the line of communication and find out why they are doing this. You may not agree on how to raise children, but they don't have the right to tell you how to raise your own kids, and what they should or shouldn't be doing.

Any Advice for student taking online classes? How do you succeed without traditional class setting?

I am going back to school in January!! yeah!! scared though when I went to traditional college on campus, I hated attending classed, I didn't see the point. I just wanted to turn the work in and take my test. I am hoping to do better with the online college community. Although some people say online classes are even harder and need really disciplined students...Any advice for success?Any Advice for student taking online classes? How do you succeed without traditional class setting?
Keep up with your work, it is sooo easy to say you will just do the work tomorrow because you don't have to go to class or turn anything in. It is very easy to keep everything until last minute and that will hurt you big time!Any Advice for student taking online classes? How do you succeed without traditional class setting?
yes definitly keep up on your coursework, and set deadlines for yourself. you also should realize that there is much more writing/papers for online courses, since the prof can only evaluate you on your writing and tests.
How unlike you I am! I prefer the structure of a class room setting, and a set schedule.





My daughter has been pursuing her degree with on line classes. She is doing quite well. The benefits ( from her prespective) are that she can work around her job, her errands, go to class before breakfast, or in her pj's. To some limited degree, she can work at her own pace, working ahead, where as in the school setting, if the class as a group must review material a second time each student must do like wise......the one thing you can't allow yourself to do is fall behind, without a ';deadline'; I fear I would procrastinate!





I think it shows great progress in our educational system that each of us have a choice.........Good Luck!
hey girl,


I've take my first online course this fall term, yeah it over now for the spring I'm taking two..





What worked for me is READ, READ, READ AND did I SAY READ, the material is very useful and try to be available when they chat, and communicate with the instructor as often as you can that's what worked for me the best


Good luck Mam