Rabbit

We have a new critter at our house. Mary has acquired a charcoal grey rabbit from a friend. We have placed it in a used hutch in the backyard and have decided on the name Thumper (since we haven't figured out yet if it is a boy or girl). We are learning how to take care of it now. I spent some time when I was growing up taking care of our neighbors rabbits when they were on vacation. I seem to not remember a lot about them though. Fortunately, my Dad was visiting when Thumper was delivered and he was able to get us up to rabbit care speed rapidly.

The rabbit spent the first couple of days hiding out from the world. It has gradually adventured out to the point now that it will stay in the open part of the hutch as long as we keep our distance. We are gaining ground. Mary has been spending time each day petting it and getting it used to her. We shall see how it goes over the winter to see if we will acquire some more. Time will tell.