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Lucky Bunny and Friends Rescue Lucky Bunny and Friends Rescue is a self funded rescue, dedicated to helping Rabbits and Guinea pigs in need!
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05/07/2025

🔍 The Most Overlooked Cause of Rabbit Illness: Hay Neglect 🔍

At Lucky Bunny and Friends Rescue, we’re seeing far too many rabbits and guinea pigs with serious health problems that all link back to one thing — diet. And more often than not, it's because they're just not eating enough hay.

This isn’t just happening in neglected animals. We see it in pets from loving, caring homes — the kind of homes where the rabbits are clearly adored. But even the most devoted owners can miss the mark when it comes to the basics.

🌾 Hay has to be the foundation of their diet.
It’s not enough to just offer it — they need to actually eat it in large amounts every day. Hay should make up at least 80–90% of what they eat. It’s absolutely essential for:

✔️ Digestive health – keeps the gut moving
✔️ Dental health – naturally wears down their molars
✔️ Weight management – high fibre, low calorie

🦷 We’ve seen the results when hay isn’t prioritised: overgrown teeth, abscesses, gut stasis, and even life-threatening emergencies — all because they’re filling up on pellets and treats instead.

Pellets, forage, and treats might feel like love, but too much of the ‘nice stuff’ can actually do harm. We regularly meet bunnies who’ve avoided hay in favour of the tastier options — and it shows. Their diets have to be stripped back to basics so we can get them eating hay again.

📉 Over time, poor diet can lead to: • Dental pain and reduced appetite
• Tiny or misshapen droppings
• Weight gain from pellets — or weight loss due to illness
• Subtle signs of poor health that are easy to miss until it’s serious

💩 Droppings are a big clue.
They should be round, fibrous, and consistent. Changes in droppings are often the first sign something’s wrong.

👀 It’s worth taking a moment to check: • Is your rabbit actually eating hay throughout the day?
• Are pellets and treats limited?
• Are their poos normal in size and shape?
• Is their weight staying steady?

🐰 This isn’t a message just for adopters — this applies to everyone.
Even rabbits in loving homes can suffer if hay isn't the top priority. It’s not just helpful — it’s vital.

Little Nutmeg had her surgery yesterday, she's recovering well. Our vet managed to remove what she needed to hopefully m...
05/07/2025

Little Nutmeg had her surgery yesterday, she's recovering well. Our vet managed to remove what she needed to hopefully make her more comfortable, so fingers crossed it doesn't flare up again 🤞🏻

The surgery came to £286, so far we have received £17 in donations, which is hugely appreciated but quite a way from what we need to pay the bill.

If you’re able to donate, even the smallest amount will make a real difference. Every penny goes directly toward her treatment and recovery.

🩷 Please use the reference “Nutmeg” when donating via PayPal:
👉 https://www.paypal.me/LuckyBunnyandFriends

Let’s show Nutmeg how loved she is. Thank you for helping us give her the comfort and healing she deserves. 🌸

🐰💛 Meet Biscuit! 💛🐰Say hello to Biscuit — a stunning double lionhead girl with a big heart and a bundle of personality! ...
04/07/2025

🐰💛 Meet Biscuit! 💛🐰
Say hello to Biscuit — a stunning double lionhead girl with a big heart and a bundle of personality! At just 1 year and 5 months old, Biscuit is affectionate, friendly, and will bring endless joy to her future family. 🥰

Previously very loved, Biscuit was surrendered due to a change in her owner's circumstances. She’s now ready for a new chapter and is looking for a forever home where she can be bonded with a neutered bunny companion. 🏡💕

✨ Biscuit is spayed, vaccinated, and pending her final health check with our vet. She’ll be ready to join her new family from 2nd July.

Biscuit's beautiful double lionhead coat needs regular grooming, so she’ll need a home confident in coat care and happy to keep her looking and feeling her best.

📌 Adoption Fee: £160
📩 Apply to adopt here:
👉 https://www.luckybunnyandfriendsrescue.co.uk/adopting-from-lucky-bunny-and-friends-rescue

✂️🐰 Let’s talk bunny nails! 🐰✂️Did you know that regular nail clipping is an essential part of rabbit care?Overgrown nai...
03/07/2025

✂️🐰 Let’s talk bunny nails! 🐰✂️
Did you know that regular nail clipping is an essential part of rabbit care?

Overgrown nails aren’t just uncomfortable — they can actually cause serious health issues for your rabbit. Here's why keeping those claws in check matters:

✅ Prevents painful injuries – Long nails can easily get caught in flooring, carpets, or hay, causing breaks or even torn nails.
✅ Protects posture & joints – When nails are too long, your rabbit may shift how they sit or hop, which can strain their spine and joints over time.
✅ Improves traction – Short, healthy nails help your rabbit move more naturally, especially on smooth surfaces.
✅ Supports overall wellbeing – Grooming routines like nail trimming help you spot early signs of other health issues, like sore hocks or weight changes.

💡 Most rabbits need their nails trimmed every 4–6 weeks, depending on how fast they grow and the surfaces your bunny lives on.

💅 Not confident trimming nails yourself? We offer a nail clipping service for just £5 — quick, stress-free, and rabbit-friendly! 🐾 Get in touch to book an appointment.

Healthy nails = a happier, more comfortable bunny. 💚



Let me know if you'd like to add contact details, booking info, or if you're posting alongside a grooming pic or video!

🐰💙 Meet Baloo 💙🐰This gorgeous big boy came into our care this week after being surrendered. His previous companion was s...
02/07/2025

🐰💙 Meet Baloo 💙🐰

This gorgeous big boy came into our care this week after being surrendered. His previous companion was sadly taken by a fox, and his owner was concerned the same might happen to Baloo, so he was brought to us for safety.

Baloo is a gentle soul, but he arrived extremely overweight and in poor condition. He had been fed only muesli-style rabbit food, which isn’t suitable for rabbits and can lead to serious health problems.

He’s now on a controlled diet where 80% of his intake is good-quality hay, and he’s gradually learning to eat what rabbits are truly meant to eat. 🌱 He’s also started a gentle exercise regime to help him safely lose weight and build strength.

One clear sign of improvement? His p**p! 💩
Below is a photo of Baloo’s before and after p**ps — they’re not perfect yet, but we’re definitely getting there. It’s a great reminder of how much a proper diet and care can impact a rabbit’s health.

Baloo has a long way to go, but he’s in safe hands now and already making fantastic progress. 💕

🐰💛 Meet Cookie! 💛🐰This gorgeous double lionhead girl is just 1 year and 5 months old, and full of charm, fluff, and affe...
01/07/2025

🐰💛 Meet Cookie! 💛🐰
This gorgeous double lionhead girl is just 1 year and 5 months old, and full of charm, fluff, and affection! Cookie is friendly, sweet-natured, and loves attention — she’ll make a wonderful companion for the right home. 🥰

Cookie has been deeply loved, but due to a change in circumstances, her previous owners had to make the heartbreaking decision to surrender her. She’s now looking for a loving forever home where she can continue to thrive, ideally with a neutered bunny friend to bond with. 🏡💕

✨ Cookie is spayed, vaccinated, and pending her final health check with our vet. She’ll be ready to hop into her new home from 2nd July.

As a double lionhead, Cookie has a fluffy coat that requires regular grooming — so she’ll need a home confident in coat care and committed to her grooming needs.

📌 Adoption Fee: £160
📩 Apply to adopt here:
👉 https://www.luckybunnyandfriendsrescue.co.uk/adopting-from-lucky-bunny-and-friends-rescue

Our baby boys offically have names!Introducing ✨ 🩶 Jim🤍 Nolan🖤 Alan
30/06/2025

Our baby boys offically have names!

Introducing ✨

🩶 Jim
🤍 Nolan
🖤 Alan

🐹💔 Sweet Nutmeg Needs Your Help 💔🐹Nutmeg is one of our precious sanctuary guinea pigs—a gentle girl who has already face...
29/06/2025

🐹💔 Sweet Nutmeg Needs Your Help 💔🐹

Nutmeg is one of our precious sanctuary guinea pigs—a gentle girl who has already faced more than her fair share of struggles. She previously had to have one of her eyes removed, and now she’s developed a painful infection in the empty socket.

To give Nutmeg the care she desperately needs, she must undergo a £250 operation. This little fighter deserves a life free from pain—but we can’t do it without your support.

If you’re able to donate, even the smallest amount will make a real difference. Every penny goes directly toward her treatment and recovery.

🩷 Please use the reference “Nutmeg” when donating via PayPal:
👉 https://www.paypal.me/LuckyBunnyandFriends

Let’s show Nutmeg how loved she is. Thank you for helping us give her the comfort and healing she deserves. 🌸

Found! 🥰Please share! Can everyone look out for this bunny, missing in the Halesowen area
29/06/2025

Found! 🥰

Please share! Can everyone look out for this bunny, missing in the Halesowen area

🌟Shoutout to Alison – Our Amazing Guinea Pig Foster! 🌟 We’re so grateful for Alison, one of our superstar fosters who gi...
28/06/2025

🌟Shoutout to Alison – Our Amazing Guinea Pig Foster! 🌟

We’re so grateful for Alison, one of our superstar fosters who gives so much love and care to the piggies of Lucky Bunny & Friends! 💕

Her Instagram is full of adorable, funny, and heart-melting videos of her foster pigs—from zoomies to snack time to snuggly naps. Right now, she’s looking after the fabulous Queenie with a We**ie, after recently waving goodbye to the cheeky duo Tom and Jerry, and she’ll soon be welcoming some of our piggy babies too! ✨

📲 Follow Alison for all the piggy cuteness and updates – you won’t want to miss it!
👉 thefosterpiggies

Thank you, Alison, for all you do for our little ones! 💗

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