Video Bonus: Vanna talks

Vanna was making all kinds of bunny chatter today. It started when she was trying to tell Hugs to go away because he came sniffing around her cage. But she kept resentfully grumbling even after I put Hugs back in his own cage. She even talked through dinner -- while she was chewing!

At the end, you can hear Hugs thump his feet in protest. He wasn't finished playing around when I put him back.

Video Bonus: Vanna Family Grooming Time

The babies were being so cute, giving kisses and grooming. Then Vanna decided she wanted her share of the love.

Crowding can be a hobby?

The Vanna Bunch have plenty of space, but they always seem to pile upon each other, especially around the water bottle. I think they like it and they do it on purpose.

Video Bonus: The kits escape!

Vanna's nest box was built for easy access in and out, but I had to build up the entrance because the kits were sneaking out too early. Tonight our little spotty baby surprised me when he made the vertical jump all the way over the extended wall.

The New Nest

Uncle JD and Grandpa Mochi have donated lots of shedding fur to Vanna's new nest. But I got tired of brushing after an hour (and so did the donors). Petsmart had a nesting material in the small animal section. It looks like a big wad of cotton and it filled in the empty spots.

There was even plenty left for Hugs to tear apart for amusement.

The rabbit invented her own treat-toy!

Vanna stuffed her toy in the food bowl and when I pulled it out, it was full of pellets. Somehow she has managed to eat all the food out of the ball since then.

No babies yet

Vanna has been laying down for about 24 hours now. She started collecting paper for her nest, but she is not pulling fur yet. She keeps stealing bites from the food bowl. These are all clues that the time is coming but still far off for us anticipating grandparents.

Moving-in day

Vanna's nesting box has been placed. I lined it with some newspaper and returned shortly to find that she did not appreciate that gesture.

The rotund countdown

Vanna is due to have bunny babies on Tuesday. We noticed today when we turned her over that she has developed a little roundness in her belly. We knew she was pregnant much earlier, however, because you can feel developing kits long before you can see a bulging belly.

Supplement time!

When you have a pregnant rabbit, it is recommended that you add some calcium to their diet a few days before kindling. Vanna likes lime-flavored tablets the best out of the four flavors in the bottle.

The next Oolong?

Today I set Vanna's kitty ball toy on her head and discovered that she has a natural talent for balancing it on her head. I think it is her eyebrow ridges that hold onto the ball and she can move about without dropping it. I was a big fan of Oolong, the balancing bunny, so this was a nice treat to see her balancing so well.

Amateur wrestlers

Vanna and Magnus are always in a struggle when a fresh water bottle gets hooked on the wall. In this photo, Magnus won.

Heavy drinkers

All our rabbits go through days where they have an insatiable thirst. It provided me a great opportunity to photograph Magnus' tongue, however.

Side by side for dinner time

Magnus and Vanna traded food bowls with Hugs. Now they have two food compartments and they don't climb over each other to get a bite.

A new room

We finished the bunny room a few days ago. Some of the new features include:
Linoleum instead of carpet
A bunny shelf instead of end tables
Increased floor space for free running
A waste chute to the exterior through which to pass dirty bunny trays (instead of carrying them through the living room and out the front door)
It is bunny-owner approved. Very much so. Especially the waste slot.

The Dinner Bell

We picked up a value pack of kitty bell ball toys yesterday. Vanna and Magnus played with theirs for a little bit, then they slam dunked it in their food bowl and left it there. I think they are trying to draw attention to the fact the bowl needs filling.

No appreciation for art

You may remember when I made Vanna a nest box with her portrait on the side. Even though it was removed from her several weeks ago, I only noticed this damage yesterday.

The water boy

Magnus and his mother, Vanna, always get the urge to drink at the same time. It results in this cute dog pile effect where they are constantly climbing over each other to take turns at the bottle.

"I will not tolerate this humiliation."

Vanna gets dressed in small dog wear.

"OMG! My Hair!"

Vanna wins the 'Widest Eyes' award tonight.