boots

Question
hi iused to talk to sarah for infoabout my new rabbit boots,and william.i started talking to her when i got them at 6 weeks,not they are about 3months.to get you up dated boots started having a white sugary mold growing on her forhead.at the time they were living in the cellar with my 4 year old rabbit,cassidy,where i tried to grow sod potatoes.but they all died do to a white sugary mold that started to grow in the cellar on anything wet.about 2 weeks ago in the cellar boots was some how allways wet and started growing the mold on her head.so i decided to move the rabits to a new place.so me and my cousin yesterday moved them all to a leanto that conected to the outside cellar door.in the new room their is a window that has a crack in it and needs to be replaced.that night we fed all the rabbits tomatoes lettuce and baby carrots, left and locked the door to the outside.but i guess we didnt lock it good enough because thes morning it was open and boots was dead (but her cage was still locked.

Answer
Dear Amber,

I am sorry about the loss of Boots.  Until you learn more about proper rabbit care, please don't get another bunny.  I am afraid you might have the same sad result.

The "mold" you saw was probably mange, which you can read about/see here:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/furloss.html

It's important to give proper diet:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/diet.html

and keep the rabbits inside where it is dry, cool, and safe from predators and things that could cause illness.  Rabbits need lots of room to run and play, plenty of fresh air, and should not be caged unless absolutely necessary.  

For all the best rabbit care information go to

www.rabbit.org/

and read everything you can before bringing another rabbit home.

Dana