Surviving the cold
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trystinnI've been very concerned about the rabbits staying outside in temperatures under 32 F, but friends and the local feedstore staff keep assuring me that I've done everything necessary for the rabbits to stay outside and be comfortable through the night. And since its so stressful on them to be indoors, I've allowed my better judgment to be tamped down by their wise experience.
Joyously, they were right. Amber & Jet are doing well, running about on frosted hay in the sunshine this morning, tucking themselves into their hay-filled hutch when it gets chilly. Their water bottle, as expected, did freeze during the night, and as Anna recommended, I switched it with a warm one this morning. May have to get a few more water bottles for these kinds of things.
We've been lucky on the island to not have the same windstorms and freezes that the mainland is experiencing, but we are having them. We've had a few downed trees on the island, a friend's home was destroyed - total loss. Another's lost a section of his home but they've managed to portion off the destroyed part of the house with tarps, etc. and can stay there as repairs are made.
Our home is on the lee side of a hill that takes the brunt of the island winds, protecting us and our trees. We are very fortunate for this placement, as we're protected from the winds coming off the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The larder is full, electricity and ISP is running and we're warm and cozy.
Its very hard to complain.
Joyously, they were right. Amber & Jet are doing well, running about on frosted hay in the sunshine this morning, tucking themselves into their hay-filled hutch when it gets chilly. Their water bottle, as expected, did freeze during the night, and as Anna recommended, I switched it with a warm one this morning. May have to get a few more water bottles for these kinds of things.
We've been lucky on the island to not have the same windstorms and freezes that the mainland is experiencing, but we are having them. We've had a few downed trees on the island, a friend's home was destroyed - total loss. Another's lost a section of his home but they've managed to portion off the destroyed part of the house with tarps, etc. and can stay there as repairs are made.
Our home is on the lee side of a hill that takes the brunt of the island winds, protecting us and our trees. We are very fortunate for this placement, as we're protected from the winds coming off the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The larder is full, electricity and ISP is running and we're warm and cozy.
Its very hard to complain.
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Date: 2006-02-19 02:24 am (UTC)Temps here are down near single digits tonight, with a steady breeze. We were out to dinner with friends and it was a nasty shock going back out to the car afterwards. Brrrr!
One of the guys on the FreecycleChat list in L'ville breeds and shows rabbits. He said he can't get any of the does to breed this time of year. Someone suggested that he use the Farmer's Almanac as a guide, citing a friend of hers who breeds horses and has used the FA for 40 years for just that. Fascinating stuff.
Stay warm and cozy!
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Date: 2006-02-19 09:14 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-02-19 06:00 pm (UTC)I just saw that you had friended me. I see we have a lot in common... I friended you back.
Looking forward to learning more about you. : D
Charlie aka Witchatwork
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Date: 2006-02-19 09:50 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-02-19 09:52 pm (UTC)Right back at ya!
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Date: 2006-02-22 03:06 pm (UTC)no subject
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