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[robvalue]

I decided to heap all my horseshit in one place, so I'll post my videos and other random stuff in this thread

Maybe I should link to some of my videos on my blog? To show that atheists are just normal, respectable... err... never mind.

For anyone thinking about getting a pet, please consider visiting a rescue centre. There's so many animals out there already in need of a home, going to a breeder just encourages yet more to be brought into a world already unable to support them.

Also, here are some tips for any potential rabbit owners:

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1) Please make sure your rabbits are neutered. As well as preventing surprise pregnancies, female rabbits have a huge risk of developing cancer if they are not spayed. Something like 70% will eventually die of it otherwise, and you won't even know that it was the cause. We lost one in exactly this way. (We didn't get her until it was too late, we found out she hadn't been spayed and had it done immediately. But it had already spread too far.)

2) Rabbits need space to be happy. Please get them not only the biggest hutch you can, but also a run they can access as much as possible at a minimum.

3) Rabbits live best in a male/female pair. If you get two that are not already in a bonded pair, you will need to bond them. This is hard work! Do not just put them in together and leave them, there's a very real chance one will kill the other. The method which worked best for us is to bring them into the house. Keep them together in a room neither of them have seen before. Territory is a big thing for rabbits, so it must be neutral so that neither feel in charge. Someone must be with them at all times, this means sleeping in there if need be. It's best if you have a way of seperating them to begin with in the room, such as a crate. Keep one in the crate for a little while to get them acquainted through the bars. If things are looking promising, let them out. Little scuffles are normal, and you shouldn't intervene unless it's getting really serious. They will naturally have a battle for dominance, the female often wins this. But if it's getting into prolonged and dangerous territory, seperate them again for a while (put one back in the crate, the other one than before).

4) The above process could take around 72 hours. Doing it for much less could lead to problems, as rabbits can snap even when seemingly settled if left alone. But after this length of time, if they have been getting on well in the room without you having to intervene for a long time, they should be ready to go in the hutch.

5) Make sure the hutch and run are also neutral. This may sound silly, but don't let either of them even see the hutch before they are to go in it. Rabbits consider places they have seen their territory to some degree. Again you want it neutral. If you have already had one of them in it, don't panic. You can clean it out thoroughly, and use vinegar to help mask the scent of the rabbit. This worked for us. It makes it appear neutral again to them to some degree.

6) Supervise them in the hutch/run/garden for another 12 hours or so, if you can. Be ready to break up any serious fights. After this long, if all goes well, they are probably safe to live together!

7) Once a pair has bonded, they must never be separated. This means if one has to go somewhere, even to the vet, the other must come with them. Otherwise they can get enraged, and can fight when put back together.

8) "Humping" is normal, as long as it doesn't go on too long. It's a dominance thing. Only break it up if they don't stop reasonably quickly, or if the male one starts humping the female's head. In the latter scenario, you must always always seperate them immediately. She can bite his penis and this can lead to permanent damage. Apart from this, you may see humping from the female too, from the front or the back. It's normal.

Don't say I didn't warn you!

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The Entertainer by Scott Joplin:

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http://youtu.be/PL0BzbTFzNE

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The Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin:

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http://youtu.be/VNz4Y8lv-Tk

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Untitled Rag by robvalue, my tribute to Scott Joplin

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http://youtu.be/SATeLYDdVvY

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Playing with my bunnies

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http://youtu.be/m09Tgl-2Jb4

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Walk time with my dog (if you listen closely you can hear her speak)

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http://youtu.be/TcCRh3UUJmY

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