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Subject: re: rabbits and salt
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Date: Sat, 18-May-85 17:59:17 EDT
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I have had my chocolate dutch rabbit for six years now and have never had
to use a salt lick.  My understanding was that if they are eating rabbit 
pellets, they are getting the proper levels of vitamins and minerals in
that diet.   I also supplement her diet with carrots, alfalfa, and graham
crackers (which she loves).  She also eats hay, but you have to be very careful
when feeding this..damp or musty hay is deadly to rabbits.

In regards to outdoor activity...I originally put my rabbit on a cat's 
figure-8 harness and that worked out well.   I eventually took that off (after
we had our yard fenced in) and she now spends the summer running around loose
in the fenced-in yard.  We put a hutch under the deck just for the summer.
She's usually in indoor rabbit.

Also, you asked about dogs...she has been brought up with three big dogs-
2 Weimaraners and a lab and they all run loose together in the yard.  She 
has adjusted to them very well and they are very protective of her.  Once
in a while she will get out from under the fence, but if I call to her
she does come back (believe it or not).

I originally had house-broken her (like our cats) but after several
electric cords and table legs, I kept her in a cage and only let her
out while I was watching.  Hope this info helps...

Linda