REACTING TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS RABBIT HABITATS & CALLING THEM! 📞 | Pt. 5

What is the perfect rabbit habitat? Cages? Hutches? Free roam? Let's take a look at our subscriber's habitat submissions and even surprising one of them with a phone call!
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[@LennonTheBunny]

What did you think of the phone call??

[@Rachel-sq8ki]

Sm

[@harmonyinhooves]

It was cool!

[@Luv.Gracee]

Very.. controversial 😅

[@its_urmom1391]

I think it was a good twist for the series!

[@harmonyinhooves]

@@its_urmom1391 I agree!

[@Mskatielynneinparis]

Navaeh’s mom says she like “hard evidence” and that she likes to see research but it’s evident that she hasn’t even done any research of HER OWN. my dad is the same way he told me rabbits belong outside and that it’s not normal for them to be inside pets… just stuck in their ways and are not willing to learn anything new! It’s so terrible to just get a rabbit and not do any research into proper rabbit care.

[@littlekitsune1]

Yeah, demanding hard evidence when HER only evidence was literally just "where I'm from, everyone keeps animals outside." What a ridiculous argument she put up.

[@kelseyk530]

Sorry. Lorelai seems like a complete know it all and it's her way or the highway. Everyone is different. Every bunny is different. Living circumstances are different. I've had rabbits for 25 years. Our longest living bunny lived for 13 years until we had to put her down for her own safety and health...she lived in a wire cage. Our 10 other rabbits lived in wire bottom cages until 2004-2005. That's all there was back in the early to late 90s and mid 2000s. She was let out. She was loved. Even now, our potty trained bunnies for the past decade stay in a cage until we let them roam and they definitely stay there to sleep. Our current bunny prefers to stay in her cage even with the door open and her ability to free roam. She must not mind the plastic bottom, and neither did the last bunny, who both flop and sleep in there. There is nothing wrong with a water bottle instead of dishes or different litter box set ups with no hay in them, just appropriate shavings, or being covered and open is fine. You don't need a bunny bed or a hidey house. And all of our rabbits are kept in their cage overnight. And unlimited hay is fine put on the ground. Toys are rotated. Also nothing wrong with hutches. We have a beautiful wooden "summer home" hutch on our deck so the bunny can be outside in the summer and fall and enjoy the fresh air for a few hours...and we monitor the rabbits and never put them out in weather hotter than 75°. All the same set up as the indoor cage. Again. I'm almost 32 years old. My family and I have had many many bunnies for 25 years...all of them are rescues or adopted from rescue centers or state run humane societies . 13 years is pretty unprecedented as far as rabbits living that long. Articles and our exotic rabbit vets confirmed that. One of our rabbits, Mercedes, lasted 13 years in a wire cage. (3 others lived 8-11 years in the plastic bottom home base cage.) We finally had to put her down for her own health and safety as she was blind and would run head first into furniture or she'd lived until 14-15 as she was otherwise still healthy!!! Wire was the only option for decades. My family and I are much more or an authority on rabbits than this girl. She hasn't had rabbits for over 25 years. Her way isn't the only right way and if you don't do exactly her way you are a horrible owner, eff off. Now we have plastic bottom cages for the past 13 years. Our rabbits live routinely into age 10-13. Only health issues are occasional GI stasis for one rabbit out of 25+ years of rabbits ,which I researched and diagnosed....to the regular vet after many of our rare exotic rabbit vets leave to bigger places like Chicago...we are an hour North. Cages at night are fine. So are water bottles and hay separated from the litter box. Hutches are fine too as I said we have a beautiful wooden one on our deck as their summer vacation home to enjoy the nice weather. They roam when we allow. They do binkies like crazy and zoomies. They loaf, flop, and superman in our company while free roamimg and in the cage. We also have a beautiful backyard with a forest preserve. Our most recent, current bunny is stupid. She is potty trained. But no one was smarter and more affectionate than Ms. Mustache. Fully potty trained. Leave her out all day and however far a room was from her littrbox in her cage, she'd hop all the way back to go potty and then go back again. No accidents. I was her favorite. She'd groom and kiss and lick my lips, eyelids, face...other family members hands and loved licking our pants, esp jeans as well as pillows, She had complete free roam of entire house, even rooms with expensive oriental rugs as well as outside on a harness in addition to the outdoor hutch. She was so relaxed and would flop thstvshe looked dead. Many binkies and zoomies until she slowed down at 7-8. Died at 10. I buy the most expensive, custom made toys from the top 3 Etsy rabbit shops like The Well Kept Rabbit whose entire store is endorsed by Lucy Moore who wrote a book on rabbit health and has a Ph.D. They have seasonal, 6 types of health ranges, gourmet all natural expensive treats from the top shops...I spend $250 a month on those forages, natural gourmet treats, and toys, as well as a custom forage mat and a 5-way the convertible cushion that were made in London, a special flop cushion...which she is so dumb it took her 2 years to figure out, etc. Instead she prefers $7 cat/dog padded mats to the $30+ special padded cushioned floor beds. This rabbit has around $500 of stuff for her to use and enjoy. I wish these things were around and available 5-10 years ago for my favorite rabbit and other buns to enjoy as well.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@kelseyk530 Sorry, but just because your little angel struggled on in bad conditions to live a long life does NOT mean they were as happy as they should have been. Our rabbits spent some nice days in a hutch under a tree so they could enjoy the outdoors safely, so I agree with that part. It does sound like you know and love(d) your rabbits!

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@lilbabyjessie8686 Of course there is! A happy person acts completely different from a depressed person. So does a rabbit! Domesticated animals are NOT the same as wild ones, so they don't want the same things. Your pet should be neutered for important health reasons. I don't understand why you would bother having a rabbit as a pet to only interact with it a few times per day. Happy rabbits "binky", they scritch their teeth, they approach you and demand pets and cuddles. Rabbits are very intelligent- you are not giving them enough credit

[@littlekitsune1]

@@lilbabyjessie8686 Your entire argument rides on animals being dumb, which is not a good argument.

[@ash_lf]

Props to you for not backing down on the convo whatsoever! You helped me to convince my mom to let my rabbits indoors and let them have their own space, and let me tell you, I have never seen them happier and more bonded to me EVER! Thanks Lorelei ❤️

[@itskindofafunnystory...3237]

This is great to hear

[@Candy_Town]

Yes! Tips for me too!

[@rebbyp4246]

My so said that you can tell Lorelei was trying really hard to be nice and not wanting to bitch her out. I wouldn't be able to be that calm and respectful

[@tinyadventures3563]

@@lilydoherty5050 I recommend showing the pros and cons, make sure you have a lot more pros than cons and make sure ur arguments are good ones like stating things like weather, predators, space, how u can litter train them and stuff like that. Make sure you have a plan out and say stuff like making sure you have a space planned, state how having ur rabbit inside won’t effect other people in the house, state that you will clean everyday to ensure ur rabbit doesn’t smell and family won’t comment on it. Just make sure you have a planned space for your rabbit, and talk to your parents about it. :) hope this helps

[@heatherdouglas4978]

Hi

[@Alice-dv4wt]

The day after i brought my bunny, my mom and dad had an argument over something and my father was like "come out, let's talk outside, if we scream, the bunny can die of a heart attack". That was so sweet lol.

[@tinyteeshirtrex1450]

That's so cute

[@NoWayJose3456]

😂❤❤❤

[@Meme_Lor]

Domestic issues turned wholesome

[@glowinq.hannii]

thats adorablee

[@simply_roblox1345]

I love how careful you were being when talking to her mom, so she wouldn’t get upset. That probably made her not want to hang up on you or something

[@SugaMot]

The thing is, even if there aren't any visible predators outside, bunnies are still susceptible to mites and parasites.

[@smokymountainangoras]

True, but mites are spread through contact like lice, so it doesn’t matter if they are indoor or outdoor bunnies. Also most parasites are due to unsanitary living conditions, definitely need to keep your bunny’s living space clean wherever they are! 👍

[@courtany7871]

Also the fact that bunnies can’t regulate their body temp so they can also die very easily from weather conditions, and rabbits hide their illnesses and injuries and it can be very hard to tell if they’re sick or hurt. So when you don’t spend a lot of time around your bun you don’t know their behavior well enough to tell if they’re hurt or sick it’s hard even when you spend every day with them let alone when you’re only real interaction is giving them food and water and letting them out. Over all it’s way too risky not only with the things out of your control but also with things you could’ve controlled by just getting to know them and spending quality time with them.

[@katherinejackson631]

To add to that as well the exotic vet I took my buns to (highly knowledgeable in rabbits) also told me that wild rabbits/hares can spread diseases to bunnies living outdoors and drastically decrease there lifespan

[@madisonquinn7954]

Diseases too

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Yes! If the rabbit gets an open wound flies will lay eggs in the wound, maggots will burrow into the rabbit. This happened to one of my rabbits when she was being boarded. Thank goodness she survived, but it was close

[@smokymountainangoras]

THIS COULD BE A TELEVISION SHOW ON ANIMAL PLANET !!!!! This series is that fun to watch !!! And spread awareness for bunny adoption !!! 🐰

[@coletamburelli4120]

Adopt don't shop! ❤

[@bye427]

@@coletamburelli4120 faxx! I got my boy from rural king u wish i didint tho...very bad choice even tho he's so sweet

[@coletamburelli4120]

@@bye427 you saved him either way now because of you he's living a happy life.

[@smokymountainangoras]

Yes, I agree !!! If a bunny is going to be a pet, then the homeless bunnies at the shelter deserve a family, please save them, each and every bunny is beautiful in their own right !!! 💕 However, I do recognize that in some particular instances, like in my case, there are some homesteaders and hobbyists that are interested in a specific breed of rabbit, and that’s okay too, as long as rabbits are treated with the upmost respect and kindness !!! I detest using rabbits for MEAT 🍖, how horrible, but in my rural area I like to spread awareness that rabbits can be an integral component to small-scale organic farming to raise MORE VEGGIES for your family to eat and also my bunnies have wool that can be used for spinning yarn to make hats and scarves etc. In addition to being crucial livestock animals for the homestead almost as essential as chickens, they are amazingly loving pets at the same time. PS. Chickens have just as many thoughts and emotions as a rabbit, they can make great pets with incredible bonds to their owner; so can horses and goats and pigs. All animals deserve to be treated even better than just what is considered humane. However, very understandably, if a family can’t sacrifice human living space for a bunny, I PROMISE you that most animals in general enjoy living outside or indoor/outdoor if they are given proper shelter and quality living conditions (and human engagement/affection) throughout the day.

[@smokymountainangoras]

@@bye427 …. Thank you for saving your rabbit and giving it love in this world !!! Unfortunately most rabbits in pet stores and farm stores were born in cages and have never been out of cages in their entire life; and they have never known a loving human. A lot of them can be essentially traumatized from lack of stimulation, they basically haven’t developed personality traits and it can be very hard to break them out of the shell of constantly feeling like a trapped and anxious prey animal. But nothing is impossible with time, patience and love. ❤️

[@Alisha_79]

You handled the call very well and professionally! The mom is just set in her ways and opinions. Dark room? Open the dang window. Isolated still, let bunny out of room while daughter is gone. Where there's a will there is a way. That mom doesn't have the will.

[@BARBIE1988]

'That mom' works as a nurse, has at least one child and a home to care for.

[@bleakuntil8704]

'That mom' should still care for the welfare of a rabbit she brought into her home for her child. Keeping it outside could cause a heart attack, its not the same at humans because humans die of medical heart attacks, not fear.@@BARBIE1988

[@flister8701]

“I need hard evidence that predators exist” lmfao

[@valerenta]

The conversation was very frustrating for me. I live in the Midwest, where there are, unfortunately, a lot of rabbit breeding places, and every kid in 4H raises and shows rabbits. It's hard to argue with people who don't want to or can't see how things have changed. It used to be common for dogs to live outdoors only, and now it's much more common for them to live mostly indoors. Same with cats (though sadly plenty of people still let their cats roam free too.) I hope that you gave that family something to think about. I know in other countries it's safer (temp wise, at least) to keep rabbits and guinea pigs outside, but it still seems risky to me.

[@lindamarziotto2071]

Yes, it is very risky to keep them outside! Years ago, when I was a kid, we had a double hutch with 4 bunnies outside. We had a huge snowstorm and someone let their 2 huskies roam the neighborhood & the dogs were able to slaughter all our bunnies because the snow was so piled high & the were able to tear the cage apart! 😭😭😭. My sister went out to feed them that morning & it was an horrendous scene as you can imagine. Thank God, our precious, Dutch Bunny,(who looks a lot like Lennon), Buffy, had stayed inside with us that night. She was trained for inside. She was the mother of the 3 bunnies that were in the hutch. The father was also killed. So needless to say, it IS DANGEROUS to keep bunnies outside. There is some hard evidence for that mom on the phone call! Unfortunately, I am very allergic to rabbits as I was constantly sick as a child not knowing about that allergy to animals. So I cannot have a bunny, but I still enjoy watching these videos. I just love bunnies!❤🐇

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Even if their physical safety isn't at risk, they will make a much better pet indoors! If you only see your rabbit when it occurs to you to visit it, you are missing out! He could be making you laugh and cheering you up ALL the time, and vice versa

[@mandeerobertson9637]

@@lindamarziotto2071 I’m so sorry you and your sister witness that. that why I keep mine indoors. Also where I live it can get up to 115 degrees in the summer. I actually have a extra portable air conditioner in my room. If your by chance interested I follow a lady who does breeds a certain type of rabbit that is hypo allergenic. I’m pro for adoption but in this case us would be hard to find a particular breed. I’ll put the info of the rabbit and if your interested I can give you the name of the breeder? Mini Plush Lops Mini plush lops range between 2-4lbs full grown. They have a velvety silky fur like the mini rex rabbits, except they have floppy ears like a holland lop! The wonderful thing about mini plushes is they have fur instead of hair and they do not have dander which makes them the most hypoallergenic rabbit! They do molt twice a year like every other rabbit but after that molt is over there is very minimal shedding

[@lindamarziotto2071]

@@mandeerobertson9637 Thank you so much for the information! I will look into it. I live on Long Island so I don't know if I can find anything here. I believe it is illegal for pet stores to sell rabbits here in NY. My sister had to drive to Connecticut to rescue 2 bunnies. Years ago no one ever thought rabbits should be kept inside. Not until a few years ago when I started watching Lennon the bunny 🐰. Who knew? Thanks again.

[@sanne4419]

Especially guinea pigs. They have a similar sense of temperature like humans do, I mean they originated in Peru so their bodies are definitely not made for being outside in the cold, unless it's a special breed.

[@cayla3025]

It’s disappointing when the parent, who should be fully responsible for every animal in the house if there child is a minor(not necessarily for feeding, cleaning, etc. depending on the situation) refuses to do the necessary research and listen to their child when they are telling them that their care is improper. It’s something I’ve had to deal with for years and it’s so frustrating not being able to do anything when I knew my buns weren’t happy. I’m just glad I’ve finally been able to give my bun decent proper care

[@ruthabigail5939]

You're a legend and I cannot even believe how calm and collected you are. In all the videos I've watched of you dealing with others, you always have the most professional and respectful demeanor, it's absolutely incredible. I could NEVER.....

[@kleecid9731]

I respect your patience with that stubborn lady who did nothing but cry for evidence and ignored the evidence you gave. I could have never.

[@leesawallace2411]

I had dogs that cornered a wild rabbit outside, before I could get my dogs away from the rabbit, it let out one scream and died of a heart attack. I felt so awful. So, YES, they can die of a heart attack when confronted by a predator. I had to call a wild rabbit rescue to pick up the bunnies' babies, so that they would survive. Enjoying the videos!

[@alyssakarnitz]

That must be hard to share but thank you for doing so.

[@leesawallace2411]

It's not something that you forget.

[@SilveeYT]

@@leesawallace2411, I'm truly sorry. That's horrible. 😥

[@Candy_Town]

So sad..

[@sumanghosh-pb3dw]

I read in a rabbit magazine that rabbits can die of fright.

[@pbk910]

OH MY GOODNESS ITS NOT HAPPIER OUTIDE. I keep my rabbits free roam in my room and it’s always nice knowing that my rabbits are safe at home and not being possibly eaten by predators. Thank you for the video.

[@littlekitsune1]

Seriously, and her only argument was "in a dark room by itself all day." Well why don't you... make the room not dark, for starters? She makes it sound like its in there with the lights off and blinds closed. Or they could like... y'know, take the bunny out of the freaking room and put it in another if it's so terrible. Pretty much anything is better than a hutch outside.

[@DominionMovementDotOrg]

@@littlekitsune1 basically the bunny was being objectified, so this so called parent felt just to offer this inconvenient object nothing and to place ‘it’ outdoors like an old piece of trash. #speciesism

[@sphereyahya]

@@DominionMovementDotOrg oh god i got veganteacher flashbacks... NOOOOOO PLEASE VEGAN TEACHER ILL EAT VEGAN BURGERS AHHHH

[@DominionMovementDotOrg]

@@sphereyahya lol sorry! yes please eat the vegan burgers though🙂🙂🙂

[@sphereyahya]

@@DominionMovementDotOrg they are good, just like meat

[@foreverwander0320]

I appreciate you including the call. It was really frustrating, but I think you gave a great demonstration of healthy conflict. You held your ground, were respectful, and didn’t react to her defensiveness. ❤️

[@beeandme7446]

Bunnies can and do, perfectly fine outdoors. My rabbit has lived both indoors and out, he much prefers outdoor life.

[@bargetherooster3079]

My rabbits live in elevated hutches outdoors and they roam around my property during the day through the woods and everywhere and they never run away. Every time I bring them in the house when its hot they feel so miserable.

[@beeandme7446]

@@bargetherooster3079 exactly! I really hate when people rabbit shame, news flash rabbits are farm animals before the trend of bringing them inside 🤷‍♀️ It's always shoved in your face that you're not a good pet owner if your rabbit doesn't live inside but my depression and his depression are long gone and our bond is so much stronger

[@bargetherooster3079]

@@beeandme7446 I also think its stupid that people consider you a bad owner for keeping your rabbit outside because that is where they belong

[@bargetherooster3079]

@@beeandme7446 I am glad you have no more depression :)

[@beeandme7446]

@@bargetherooster3079 Right! Bunnies are farm animals they belong outside. You wouldn't tell a farmer he has to keep his cow inside or he's a bad cow owner 😂 And thanks, it's been a long process with the depression 🥰

[@cherisserampersad6618]

"When theres a will theres a way" so true. My mom was thinking of putting my bun in a cage before watching Lennons channel with me. Thanks much for spreading love and help to these sweet babies. Because of this channel so much bunnies are happy and living like kings and queens. Mine surely is! Thanks Lennon and Lorelei. Love from Trinidad and Tobago. ✌💜

[@sophi.e]

trinidad and tobago are some awesome names!! :) congrats on helping your rabbit have a better life, they’re the best pets evrr

[@cherisserampersad6618]

@@sophi.e oh.. no my rabbits name is Opal... Trinidad and Tobago is the country im from.. its a small twin island caribbean country... its one of the few places a leather back sea turtle nests,...Nicki Minaj was born here.. it is also in her vid for pound the alarm.. Yeah, we are smaller than a dot on the map, right before Venezuela..

[@sophi.e]

@@cherisserampersad6618 ohmygod i'm so sorry haha, that's totally my bad! thanks for letting me know!

[@cherisserampersad6618]

@@sophi.e no problem. Its a great place if u looking for a vacay also.

[@daisysweets1794]

When she said the rabbit is happier outside she didn't mention any signs of that like it doing more binkies or running around. She said "inside it chewed the carpet" "there were pellets everywhere". Which basically means SHE'S happier with it outside. That's what she was describing.

[@littlekitsune1]

And that it was "alone in a dark room all day." Like woman, turn on some lights, then!

[@eloisepharmacist]

Definitely. Yes my bunnies live outside time to Binky across the garden 😁 But not full time to get ignored. And you still have as many poops in an outside hutch as an indoor litter tray - but much easier to clean out indoors when it's raining!

[@eloisepharmacist]

@@littlekitsune1 or just open the curtains and door!

[@melonmoo22]

my buns genuinely prefer to free roam in my garden (under supervision and it’s all safe) rather then free roaming in my room, they’re so much more active in the garden and love to dig in this little patch of soil

[@littlekitsune1]

@@melonmoo22 Get a dig box.

[@gummibear1735]

That phone call was a demonstration of the incredible commitment you have towards the welfare of rabbits 🐇🐇

[@PeaPie74]

I live in Texas. I now have 2 bunnies. A Rex and a polish. Both were most likely kept outside by their previous owners and they got away. My Rex literally showed up in my yard one night a year ago, and our polish showed up behind a grocery store last month. If more people here would listen to you, I wouldn’t have to rescue them,and get them fixed, and potty train them, and free roam them in my home. If I can do all of that, then the original owners could have as well. I came here to learn how to properly care for domestic rabbits when we found our first bun, and you have been a godsend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥️ It’s been such a pleasure having them as part of our family.

[@Itsunclegabby]

Bless you. I can't imagine the emotional weight of producing this video, seriously. I'm sweating just not getting past the intro. I tried to intervene with a friend of a friend who found a bunny and "rescued" her by keeping her enclosed in an ex-pen but outside. Needless to say, it did not end well and the friend called me sobbing. You're doing so much preventing such heartbreak in bunnies and their hooman companions!

[@DiamondSoda51]

Wait why there sobbing

[@gay5626]

@@DiamondSoda51 gonna assume the rabbit either got out or the rabbit was killed/injured?

[@Itsunclegabby]

@@DiamondSoda51 "...it did not end well..."

[@karin3877]

good lord that phone call was hard to sit through. idk how you have the patience for this stuff hahah

[@Candy_Town]

Yes

[@stephanie40]

Omg. I was grinding my teeth I was so frustrated with this mom....she's the adult, she should take responsibility for the bunny...and literally take 5 mins on Google would have given her all the "evidence" she would need. I do not have her patience, she truly is a Saint.

[@macieg4052]

I honestly appreciate your patience so much. You’re doing a hard job educating people on proper rabbit care! Just wish people would do their own research before getting the rabbit to prevent things like this, seems crazy to me getting an animal and not knowing how to care for it properly beforehand 😵‍💫

[@olivia_andc]

exactlyyy literal facts right here

[@anneloeswarmelink16]

That phone call was SO STRESSFUL, OMG. You are so patient and I could see you struggle sometimes, I would have broken down and cried several times already. So much respect for you for getting through that and not backing down (and still staying respectful)!

[@natalie6036]

That phone call was so frustrating! Not even just because of her standpoint on it but the way that she wasn't open or listening to ANYTHING! And her daughter is clearly trying to help the bunny and her mom is saying she just "finds all her information on tiktok"...she is just trying to do research and find specific examples of people and their bunnies!

[@littlekitsune1]

Seriously, and the mom can really easily google all this from credible rabbit rescue site info if she has such a problem with tiktok.

[@natalie6036]

@@littlekitsune1 Right!! It doesn't all have to be her daughter just telling her, and if she does have a problem with that then she should look at things herself

[@mmps18]

Oh goodness, you're such a strong person for having these conversations. Thank you do much for what you do for bunnies and their humans!!

[@ariabrackett7019]

I can confirm, they are NOT safe outside, my old bun Jorge went outside in a very large, wire, closed top pen with hides and carrots growing there. He only went out for about one hour every to every few days or so, and it only takes one time for something bad to happen, he got a small cat scratch and died of infection. Never again will I keep any prey animal like bunny’s outside.

[@AzazelsWings]

I was mom to 3 flemish giant brothers that started out living in a hutch out back.... one of them ended up with a broken leg due to coyote attack and he died.. after that the 2 remaining bros became indoor buns and I will forever cherish the memories! They were absolute g's and gave us so much joy and laughs. When I finally lost the great bunzini last year, he was an old man and my heart lost a chunk that can never be filled. 😢

[@joanne.tiannn]

My bunny absolutely owns the entire apartment! There's a communal garden on our level so he developed the habit of visiting the garden every morning & evening. It's really cute when he chews on those edible leaves & flowers and does his binkies there

[@PhoenixTheCat.]

Aww

[@Oukow]

You’re so patient. I hope mama realizes she’s making a mistake and let’s the bunny inside. 🥺💖

[@Mari-qx8hm]

I’m so happy my dad is open minded (he grew up with all their animals free roaming and living outdoors) and both my cat and dog stay indoors in separate rooms when I’m not home and most of my house is adjusted for their needs

[@kassidy3670]

Thank you for your videos. About a month ago we saw a rabbit run in our yard via our security system. Me and my family went outside, made sure not to lose it, and went to each house in our neighborhood seeing if they lost their rabbit. Eventually we found them and they said they don’t care and they “can’t domesticate it”. We caught this bunny and brought it home. It is so sweet, litter box trained, and extremely friendly. She (formally a he based on what they named it) is doing amazing now and free roams in our house. Your videos have helped us give her the care she needs.

[@clytemnestra]

That’s so amazing! Thank you to you and your family for rescuing the her.

[@diddiaries6068]

Wow such a cool concept! The beginning of the video is already juicy, cant wait to see how our bunny activist is gonna change the world one fluf at a time!

[@ESJ534]

I think the mom should of agreed because you gave perfect information I love how you’re not demanding and you’re not scared to give your honest opinion.

[@charolaisthebun7174]

Thank you so much Lorelei for always being so patient with everyone you work with. It must be hard!

[@angiexoangel]

I love how in the end she was actually willing to listen. You were so patient!! Thank you for doing that

[@borisarchive]

I hate when people say my rabbit lives in a mansion but it's like the tiniest little cage You want to see a mansion see my house it literally got two floors what kind of hard to explain but like three Heidi houses a food and drink area and shade and it's half of the room! That's called a mansion!

[@olliethebunbun3527]

Your videos saved my bunny. My bunny would be in a cage if it wasn’t for you Love your videos 🥰

[@finallythere100]

I took my toad to a vet years ago, and he explained that animal husbandry was the main factor in an animals' life expectancy, above anything else. Not tom mention the happiness and quality of life...

[@iceyyl3mon]

:)

[@ianoyama9665]

I love your videos, and really love your patience and calmness in your phone call with the family! Thank you for demonstrating how to keep your rabbits happy and have a great life!! ;)

[@7raindeer1]

My friends childhood bunny died from a heartattack from thunder and now that were in our 20s and I have my own free roam bunny we cried thinking about how much better her bunnies quality of life would be if her parents did their research or if we had someone like you to educate us. Kudos to you for fighting for that bunny.

[@fitzguineavision]

I can empathize the frustration with talking to people that just don't have an open mind about things. I deal with that bout regarding guinea pigs.

[@StarryKitsuKat]

@@lilbabyjessie8686 Lorelei has an open mind as she herself has said she changed her ways for the BETTERMENT of the bunny. That outside "set up" from the call was NOT appropriate. It needed a taller fence and a roof in the outside portion (a hawk can swoop and get it or Hell, even one of their dogs can jump in there and get it or a stray dog or a rat at night!). That rabbit is exposed to the Texas heat if it's out there all day and hardly has any enrichment that I saw. It sounds like the lady on the phone views them as livestock and not smart, loving pets they can be!

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

@@lilbabyjessie8686 The mother was the one being close minded. What planet are you from? Just say that you're ignorant and go.

[@cyansalvatore6011]

@@lilbabyjessie8686 If someone does something that actively hurts someone and when confronted about it, doesn't change their opinion, they are closeminded. That is a fact.

[@nycdyke2867]

@@cyansalvatore6011 exactly

[@sprout6868]

I love how you added the phone call- so you can give the owner of the bunny your opinion but now they can respond. I love how you’re honest, but still trying to be kind. It’s a very nice thing, because I see a lot of other bunny KZbinrs do videos like this and say every set up is amazing, when a lot of them clearly have issues. You’re a great KZbinr- and you really help a lot of people with bunnies! :]

[@Nicolec09]

Rabbits live a happier life, healthier and more natural life outdoors. My rabbit is 8 favourite food is bread and we always hug him before bed.

[@badgamer7836]

I'm actually shocked that you managed to get through to the last one, they seemed impossible. I'm not anywhere near that patient with other people 😅 I watched quite a bit of your videos a few years ago and have now returned as I'm finally rescuing 2 rabbits of my own and am planning to free roam them in my apartment

[@thetinyknight8981]

So are the dogs not also left alone for hours in the dark while they're at work or school lol Not to mention the rabbit was most likely asleep when no one was home.

[@littlekitsune1]

I'm very curious and concerned why it was left "in the dark" and they couldn't keep a light on or blinds open. Sounds like a self-made problem with a dumb solution.

[@avie4846]

Wonder if the dogs live in a pen too?

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@avie4846 Of course not! Dogs and cats are completely different from rabbits,lol

[@StarryKitsuKat]

@@lazyhomebody1356 Rabbits actually have quite a few similarities to cats! Both cats and rabbits need ample space to exercise and jump, they both like to sleep during the day and they both can use the litterbox. Their fur is very similar too. Of course the cat is a predator and the rabbit is a prey animal that is a herbivore but if you can house a cat then you can pretty much house a rabbit indoors (it's fine to let them outside as long as they have supervision and are not left outside in a cage all day and night exposed to extreme whether and predators). Now dogs on the other hand are much more needy and expensive as they need attention during the day and go on walks so a cat or rabbit actually makes a better pet for someone who works 8hrs for example.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

@@StarryKitsuKat In college I had a very cuddly cat and a dog who hardly paid any attention to humans! I've heard that Manx cats are alot like rabbits too

[@theberrybun9031]

the 3rd set up was ours :) thank you so much! Lorelei you really do change lives for bunnys, the mom definitely sounds more convinced towards the end. I truly hope she watches your videos and can have the bunny living inside 🥰

[@jjthefed]

Our bun is an outdoor free range bun during the day. He is an indoor bun at night. Usually in his cage unless we are supervising. He has an easy life. Eat, sleep, poop, get ear rubs.

[@artchic528]

I am super impressed with how calm, patient and gentle you were on that phone call. I can tell you were trying your best to be understanding with her, trying to defuse her resistive and defensive stance, while still sticking to your guns and getting your point across. I feel that your approach really helped that mom rethink some things. Much more effective than going in guns a blazing and acting all confrontational and authoritative. Like the saying goes, you attract more flies with honey than vinegar.

[@sadieflint1994]

Great job Lorelei!! Keep up the good work.. yes they can “survive outdoors.” But it’s much more enriching for both the bunny and the owner for them to live close together

[@thepurpleflute9740]

In other words: quality of life matters when the objective of one’s existence is to live and not just survive. 👏🏾

[@Itsgettingcrazy.]

Hawks will sit and watch bunnies outside in cages then swoop down and pick them up! I had a neighbor who had bunnies outside in a dog pen with bunny houses inside it. I saw one bunny that was missing it's fur on each side where a predator had tried to pick it up with it's talons but luckily the bunny got away! That day!

[@TheAwesomes2104]

Here in West Virginia, we have several species of what we call "chicken hawks" because they predate adult chickens, as well as the largest species of owls in North America, coyotes, stray cats, foxes, bobcats, black rat snakes etc. Growing up, we've lost bunnies, kittens, small dogs, and many chickens to mostly red-tailed hawks and great horned owls. Anything under 5 pounds can be grabbed and flown off with in the blink of an eye. (This means animals like adult Yorkies can be carried right off.) And that's without even getting into terrestrial predators that can be just as speedy and sneaky. I don't know if it's just ignorance or what, but it just seems ridiculous to me that some people put little prey animals outside and just expect nothing to happen to them. Do they also run every stop sign and just hope they don't get hit too, or is it just their pets lives that they feel so flippantly about? Blows my mind

[@Itsgettingcrazy.]

Exactly! I don't even leave my small dogs outside because hawks can get them too! These people that need "hard evidence" evidently don't know how to do research on the internet or just want to remain ignorant.

[@faithyy.]

I love these types of videos, I’ve been since watching for a long timeeee love you guys 💞

[@crypticapocalypse]

Also congrats on 700k !!! SO MANY BUNNY LOVERS :D

[@abigailegraveline7634]

A good argument is that rescues would not allow you to adopt a rabbit with those living conditions. And give them the requirements most rescues ask for.

[@pawsandclaws12]

Well that makes people buy rather than rescue

[@littlekitsune1]

Good idea!

[@abigailegraveline7634]

@@pawsandclaws12 then their morals are off 🤷‍♀️. I can’t control what other do but I certainly speak up when I feel like an animal deserves better.

[@courtany7871]

@@pawsandclaws12 That’s true but it doesn’t mean you get rid of your morals those rabbits were rescued for a reason when they get adopted you don’t want to have to rescue them again. So if keeping a animal safe turns someone off from getting them they never belonged having them in the first place you don’t lower your standards you convince others to raise theirs.

[@pawsandclaws12]

Abigaile Graveline & Courtany I guess you guys are right cause if a rescue has that rule and someone bought from a shop its the same thing with if they got it from a rescue that doesn't have that rule, a bunny will end up in bad conditions. And if the rescue has that rule, probably someone who really commits to the bunny will change their set up. Yeah that makes sense.

[@cameronherrick5125]

This is the kind of content I’m here for. That conversation was so important. There are so many parents like Navaeh’s mom who are unwilling to listen to their kids or to social media just because they are stuck in their ways. I think it’s super awesome that Lorelei did this and I would love to see more. I know that’s a very hard conversation to have and I give Lorelei and all the kids out there trying to convince their parents sooooo much props

[@tierney74]

Best video yet!! You handled the conversation with that mom so well, you stayed calm and stuck to the facts without judgment. And I love how you empowered the daughter at the end to continue to educate her mom! Go Lorelei! #bunnyadvocacy

[@rkenzie5235]

I loved how you were like “this isn’t just a TikTok thing”

[@sir..nightmaree]

I've been waiting for another one of these,thank you, for trying to help these rabbits and people,Lorelei!

[@pastelpop7702]

I really love how you called them and put a twist into it! You should do more of these if possible 🐰❤️

[@lindab8397]

Hi, I have had rabbits for over 30 years, and all have died eventually by old age. I do keep my bunnies inside at night in a cage not loose ,and they do roam around downstairs in the day time , they learned to go toilet in a hay box discreetly hidden from view. HOWEVER. I think it also important for them to be outside as well. On grass, and fresh air. As long as they have shade, water , and safe enclosure that is covered on top , incase of bird predators.Plus you must keep an eye on things . It’s their natural behaviour. And they just love lying on the grass, eating it as well.

[@debbielynnsmellowminutesme7909]

Good job . I agree . She can google or look information up . I grew up with rabbits outside when I was younger same situation my parents told me this now I look back I absolutely knew there was something wrong with the picture and we had terrible cold winter . Ugh . So glad we have evolved!

[@Youraverageshortgirl]

I love how you really spend time doing videos like these and helping us learn more❤️ awesome vid

[@cccc7534]

My dad used to have a rabbit hutch outside and one time one of the rabbits dug under the fence and escaped and never came back (most likely got killed) & the lady saying she wants research from a rabbit dying from a heartattack, my dad had 2 dogs they once came around the hutch and our 3 bunnies all died from a heartattack. so rabbits living outside really is more dangerous then people think. because they aren’t wild.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

I had one who had a geart attack and died during a thunderstorm

[@pammypotter90]

Dogs have been known to die due to fireworks going off when they are indoors, it can happen to any animal, inside or outside.

[@purpleflowers555]

My bunny was on the floor. My dog came over and my bunny was really happy and hopped over to my dog. My dog was nice to her, but then my cats scared my bunny and my bunny went limp. I panicked and thought she went into shock. She is fine now.

[@melodysowell6449]

I agree with you, 100%. I have two business and yes, they get to run around my house all day. At night, I put them in my kitchen which is pretty large. They actually go in there with zero problems. It all came gradually, with research. Much love to you. Keep spreading the word. Bunnies need and deserve just as much love as any other pet/family member.

[@coastercrazyclaire9868]

Your vids are amazing, thank you. I have adopted a chinchilla, red. He’s gorgeous, you’ve helped so much. X

[@toesywosey2]

This is my favorite video series and calling them is the BEST EDITION!!!

[@emilyzuniga6090]

i love the twist to the series!

[@dinahhumphrey6345]

I’m proud of you for staying so calm on the phone call!

[@PhoenixTheCat.]

At around 7:40 with that tank- Tanks can explode so yea I would definitely find a different place to put the tank or a different place to house your rabbit.

[@Josie-6]

It’s always interesting to me when people who have done absolutely no research assume they are right and pressure you to prove something to them when all that knowledge is already out there if they’d at least bother trying. They’re so stuck in their ways that because they didn’t research a particular topic, it’s as if nobody else researched it either.

[@natashaduna8433]

I love these types of videos I must say! Thankyou Lorelei! This is a twist video because they are bad rabbitats..... This is going to be interesting with you talking on the phone! Defo watching in my free time tonight XX

[@certifiedmental1]

I am very happy that you are making videos. Definitely helped me take better care of my bunny. He is alot happier now

[@jhvazda]

I've first saw your videos in October 2020, when I got my bunnies. It is a shame how many rabbits live and many other animals for that matter. So awesome the education you provide and your drive to giving these animals better lives!

[@IssaBunny]

That lady was nuts. She’s so confrontational and delusional.

[@heart6200]

I’m so happy that you’ve made a part 6! This is my favourite series thankyou for making this! 😊

[@samhale25]

Your makeup's sooo pretty today!!!!

[@melissab7777]

You did such a great job keeping your cool and keeping things very calm and professional when talking to the Mom. Your videos show that it's possible to have a neat and tidy home with an indoor bunny that is not confined to a cage. Seeing how nice and neat your home is was a huge encouragement to our family in adopting our bunny. I pray that the Mom was open to what you sent and that a happy update of bunny living indoors is soon to follow.

[@cottonfiretail7763]

I am always exited when these come out! Also, I am getting a bunny named Hazen and your vids helped sooo much!

[@peytongonzales4194]

I loved how you called them. I love how you are posting more lately. Love you and Lennon bye! 🐰🐇💜💙

[@krishankalia9990]

Amazing video!!❤️💗💕💓❤️

[@akiruvii4030]

You have so much patience because my goodness I wouldn't be so calm. I agree with everything you've said. Keep up the good work :)

[@matangihealingbyjaya886]

Hey Lolrei, we would like to see Lennon sometimes. We miss her. A latest daily vlog will be very good ! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@jenbunny9112]

The phone call part, it’s good that you stressed bunnies need to be indoors but everyone raises their bunnies different and in this situation if the bunny is happier outdoors then i would think outside is the better place but my main concern was there is no lid to the X pen a Hawk could easily swoop down and snatch it up, my point is I was expecting you to go over more issues not just staying to the topic of indoor or outdoor like no shade, kind of small ,no toys to chew on ect. Other then that great video! Love watching your videos!

[@jenl1541]

You think that mother would have cared with how condescending and her attempts at belittling her.... saying she's open to hear things but cutting her off being aggressive.... pretty much saying her kid is an idiot because she is young and has no critical thinking.... "I'm a nurse" stuck up, full of herself....I highly doubt she looked at or gave any merit to info she got.

[@jenl1541]

Shecould tell she was 0% receptive no matter what she says

[@georgiaappleyard7067]

I have been watching your videos for months to learn proper rabbit care and finally got my first ever pair of bunnies yesterday! They are lion head brothers and living in a large play pen until old enough to free roam. So glad I had your channel to be as prepared as possible before getting them 🥰

[@annawilson8235]

Wow. That phone call was amazing. The way you approached the situation was wonderful. So articulate and structured. You are highly emotionally intelligent and the rabbit community is beyond lucky to have you 🙏

[@imle9279]

"The rabbit is living in a mansion in my opinion" well this isn't a debate on opinions. That is not a mansion for a bunny, and that's a fact.

[@lauren3266]

With the c pen it looks 30+sq ft that’s pretty big and much larger than the house rabbit society’s minimum

[@krylesangerbeaver]

"I am a nurse, i like facts and research." but she clearly didn't do any because she doesn't care.

[@littlekitsune1]

Exactly. Nor have any for her argument against Lorelei's facts besides "where I'm from we kept animals outside." Like great? That doesn't make it facts that it's better. It just means you live around ignorant people. (Common in the country, sadly.)

[@unavailableunavailable3277]

OMG girl you have SO much patience with her like idk how u do it. Well done

[@misterzee3917]

Lorelei, you are truly the queen of bunnies. Well done in staying put to the conversation.

[@patriciapat2106]

Thank you for these videos. If it weren't for you, my bunny would've still been in a cage. I convinced my dad about a few weeks ago to build a 2×1 ex pen and I'm litter training my bunny so then I can free roam him in my room (the pen is in my room too). Love you ❤

[@gisellealvarez2941]

Bless you Lorelei! You were so patient during that conversation, I was starting to feel frustrated. It took me a while to convince my mom to keep my bun inside and in my room. Hopefully, the young girl's mother can be persuaded. My mom wanted to keep my bunny inside the garage in a cage, although the cage was big ( it's now used as an area for his litter box and a place to drink his water) I felt so bad leaving him in there. The only time I kept him in there was after his neutering once he healed he was free roamed again ^_^ he is a part of the family and she loves to see him running around her room and he sleeps under her bed ^_^ Thank you for another awesome video!

[@namelesswolf2625]

this video made me pull the trigger on ordering some new stuff for my rabbits pen--I want it to look as nice and put together as some of the ones you showed! my bun deserves a fancy home base

[@emmywemmy7412]

I used to think rabbits could survive perfectly fine outside but was proven wrong the hard way. I had three bunnies who died because they lived outside in a tiny hutch. But because I discovered Lennon the Bunny's channel, my rabbits' lives have been saved! Jyn and Natasha are my two bonded bunnies who live indoors in a large enclosure and benefit every day from the things I learned from this channel. Never stop making videos!

[@betsy704]

hey lorelie, i love how you take the time to send feed back to many poeple with thier rabbit care. I was also wondering if feeding my bunnies fresh grown grass is an ok food to feed them for more greens

[@logically-pastel1795]

if you grow it yourself and make sure it's free of pesticides it should be safe

[@betsy704]

@@logically-pastel1795 Ty

[@animalfinatic9366]

Very helpful. Thank you ❤

[@Twintails7770]

That phone call was intense. The topic is a hard one, that's for sure, which is why I figured I'd post a comment. I've had three rabbits over my lifetime. The first one was given to us and, as I was middle school aged, the rabbit's living arrangements were set by my parents. He lived on an outdoor, screened in porch for 11 years. Now it was a screened porch but the screen was by no means obsolete. Thankfully nothing dangerous ever happened to him, but as a result of living outdoors, we weren't very close and he never bonded with any of us. He wasn't sociable, didn't like being held or petted much and tended to want to be on his own most of the time. He lived a simple life and passed away of old age. Now, fast forward, I'm living on my own and have two rabbits which both live indoors. HUGE DIFFERENCE! My first rabbit set the standard of what I thought all rabbits were like. Standoffish, indifferent and uninterested in humans. But my word was I wrong! My two bunny's now are the exact opposite. They both love human interaction and throw themselves onto your lap whenever possible. They'll lick, nuzzle and chase you to get your attention and only pout or get moody when I've been away for the day. They have expressive personalities, love playing with toys, enjoy running around the house following me wherever I go, and we eat dinner together each night. Anyway, I just thought I'd share that. The more you give your bunny, the more you get out of them. They do have personalities, but it takes time to see that. And that time is put to better use if they're a part of your life directly and have access to you just as often as a dog would. They have to be comfortable and you have to give them time, just like you would with any other pet. So yes, can they live outside, of course. Humans could live in closets too, but that wouldn't be in their best interest and they'd suffer because of that. I know that some people can't bring their bunnies inside, like I couldn't with my first bunny (Because of circumstances). But if you can, or have the chance to do so (or fight for the chance to do so), I'd highly recommend it. Even if just for the social benefits that it brings both parties. Anyway, just my two cents since I've been in both situations and have seen the benefits and disadvantages first hand. Hope this is helpful to anyone with questions. :D

[@Jovonclark]

hi lorelei my bunny blu passed a few days ago and i’m currently grieving because of it. you were the reason i wanted a bunny and i watched almost all of your videos on how to keep a happy bunny. i got blu september of 2019. i wasn’t home when he passed and my parents are unfortunately not educated on bunnies. i believe he contracted gi stasis because my dad told me he wasn’t eating. i’m currently going through a lot and i appreciate that you helped me give him a good life. i just wanted to say thank you and love your bunnies the best you can because when they are gone you’ll regret not doing everything you could.

[@duckyduck6563]

Oh god, i'm so sorry for your loss.

[@StarryKitsuKat]

Very sorry for your loss, just know that you cared for the bunny and his spirit left in good terms. Hopefully you can adopt another bunny one day and give him love too!

[@ceeciecee9563]

Rip Blu 🙏

[@billiebossanova8095]

I also live in Texas like the lady you called and yes we know/learned that some animals live outside but personally I have my bunny inside in my room but sometimes we put him outside in a large enclosure that is covered in chicken wire so nothing can get in like hawks unlike the lady who did not have anything covering the bunny where a hawk (we have a LOT of those) could get him.

[@shawneepeterson6535]

That phone call, wow!!! Nice job keeping calm. I hope that mom really does do some research!

[@melissajacobson6295]

OMG I love your Chanel so much you have really helped me and my bunnies