Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 23 - Treat ConnoisseurDad was sitting on the floor by the coffee table having breakfast when Merlot and Enzo came bounding over. “Trea… Read More

Summer is a wonderful season, but it can be tough on our rabbits. Furry friends, in particular, are susceptible to heat stress, which can be dangerous if not managed properly. Today, we're… Read More

As a guinea pig parent, you need to learn their language! We will be learning how to popcorn today. Really?! No, but we will be talking about guinea pig behavior. Considering you’… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.It all began yesterday afternoon.I was minding my own business as you can see in this photo.Suddenly I thought wait a minute.Something is happening.It sounds like my room… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0 As the world gathers to celebrate the 2024 Olympic opening this Friday, we're excited to bring you our very own version of games with this week's Weekly Cuties w… Read More

Sometime either before or after you fall in love with your chicken flock you’re going to want to know, how long do chickens live? And what can be done to ensure a long and happy life?T… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 22 - Too Much LoveHobo loved Mocha and the feeling was mutual. The pair had been together for seven years now. Thrown together by mistake, the tw… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0 As the summer sun blazes on and heatwaves become more frequent, we need to keep our beloved pets cool and comfortable. Just like us, our furry friends are suscep… Read More

The hardest part about pet loss is often how lonely you feel in your grief. A year ago our hamster died. To the majority of the world, they would have no idea why losing a hamster would be s… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.A few weeks ago I asked you to send some of your favorite photos to me. So I could use them in my blog.  Last Sunday I published just a few. Thank you to everyo… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 21 - Beat The HeatSummer had arrived at the House of Buns. Merlot sprawled out next to Enzo. Being as this was her first summer, she didn’t… Read More

Rabbit bedding can make or break a habitat. You can’t have a clean and dry space without proper bedding! Additionally, the wrong bedding can introduce allergens or toxins to an otherwi… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0   Free Discount Code: WC-HOPPY4THWe hope you all enjoyed a HoPpY and fun 4th of July! As celebrations of this special day with fireworks and family fun… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.If you're in the US, I hope you're having a good holiday weekend. Did you see our Fourth of July specials? It's the perfect time to stock up on some of your favorite… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 20 - Helpful BunsEvery two days, Dad cleaned the litter boxes and vacuumed. Along with twice-a-day greens feedings, and stocking the hay, it was… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.I hope you are having a good weekend so far. "Keeping cool."This blog is extra short. I hope you don't mind.That's because the last two were "wordy" according to my roomm… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0   Free Discount Code: WC-SUMMERHoPpY summer every-bun! As the days grow longer and warmer, what better way to celebrate the season than by enjoying som… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 19 - Party TimeIt was the 4th of July. In America, it was time to celebrate Independence Day. Unfortunately, for rabbits and other animals, human… Read More

We’ve discussed potty training rabbits and guinea pigs, but what about chinchillas? Can chinchillas be potty trained? Chinchillas can certainly be potty trained. They’re ver… Read More

Have you ever wondered if rabbits are hypoallergenic? Whether you’re an allergy sufferer dreaming of having a bunny companion or just curious about what makes some pets better for peo… Read More

Hi, all! Today I’m going to be talking about some of the most common health issues in rabbits. There are definitely a lot more health issues that affect rabbits, so a part 2 may be in… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.This blog is a bit unusual. "To put it mildly."I had to get permission to publish it. This is actually "part two" of the blog I wrote last week.You can read it here… Read More

When you’re growing your furry family, you might wonder if one gender is better than the other when it comes to male vs. female guinea pigs. The honest answer is, no! There are differe… Read More

If you haven’t already, read Part 1 here for the first 5 tips on rabbit bonding!Part 2: Tips For Rabbit BondingIf the rabbits get along for the most part but you were unable to ever ge… Read More

Rabbits are very social animals. Even if you give your bun lots of attention, it will most likely benefit from a partner. However, kind of like with people, you usually can’t just thro… Read More

When my husband and I met, he had a dog, Rylynn, and I had five rabbits. I wasn’t sure if we could all ever become a family (critters with dogs?!). I had had a lot of experience bondin… Read More

If you're a bunny parent who's ever felt confused by all of the rabbit food pellet options available, don't worry, you're not alone. With many varieties on the market today, it can be confus… Read More

Some people are shocked to find out that rabbits can use a litter box. Setting up a rabbit litter box and getting your buns comfortable using it isn’t too hard! Some might say it happe… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 18 - The Love of Buns“I love you guys,” said Dad as he leaned in and gave Enzo and Merlot each a kiss on the head.Merlot asked Enzo… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0   Free Discount Code: WC-DADSToday and every day we celebrate the amazing dads, who take such good care of their cuties. The world is made better… Read More

When you’re excited to see your guinea pig, it's normal to want to get them excited as well! Sometimes you want to show your cavy love with a little snack when they come over. Today we… Read More

Exotic animals, including “critters” such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, and chinchillas, are good at hiding illnesses. Because of this, critter owners have to be even… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.First things first. Happy Father's Day to everyone who celebrates.I asked Enzo to pass along my best wishes to his roommate. I call him “Abigail’s dad.”… Read More

In this blog, I will discuss something near and dear to my heart – small pet adoption! Small Pet Adoption in United States SheltersFirst of all, you should know that it’s no… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 17 - Quiet TimeThe morning was silent, save for some birds chirping at one another. No cars. No kids. No construction. A gentle breeze wafted ove… Read More

Sometimes called having a pet “fixed,” spaying (females) and neutering (males) simply refers to removing reproductive organs. In general, there are definite benefits to having yo… Read More

We talk a lot about hay around here, it’s about time we give alfalfa hay some love! And love it we do. Alfalfa hay is rich in protein and calcium making it the perfect hay for growing… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.Have you been reading "Abigail's House Of Buns?"I hope so. Enzo is doing an excellent job.He even invited me for a "guest appearance" in this week's chapter.It's called "… Read More

Wild rabbits often only live for two years or less. This is due to predators, food availability, and harsh weather - all things domestic rabbits don’t have to worry about. How long can… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 16 - Enzo The UnicornEnzo was having his weekly chat with his boss, Belinda. She seemed wise and had been around the block a few times. A questio… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.I’m going to just blurt it out. My roommate fell and broke her arm.I don’t know what happened but she left for the grocery store and came home the next day. T… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 14 - The BoxMerlot woke up from her afternoon nap and peered out from behind the couch to see if anything had changed in their territory while sh… Read More

A chinchilla diet isn’t complicated, in fact, it’s essential that you keep it simple. Chinchillas have sensitive digestive systems and there isn’t room for fancy additions… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.It's Memorial Day weekend here in the US. Wherever you are, I hope you'll have some time to relax. Did you hear about our holiday weekend deal?  You can save 15… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 14 - Merlot In The MorningIt was early in the morning at Abigail’s House of Buns. Enzo sat nibbling on some willow leaves. All was quiet wh… Read More

Rabbits are cute, calm and somehow touch your heart effortlessly. It's no surprise that people have had so much success using a therapy rabbit. Therapy rabbits are different from emotional s… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 13 - Natures Vitamin Pill“Eewww, is your bunny eating her poop?” asked Dad’s non-bunny person friend.Merlot pulled her head out… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.I hope I get this blog done in time. The weather app says there's a tornado heading our way. Can you believe it? We're not supposed to have tornados in Pittsburgh.My room… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.Happy Mother's Day to everyone who celebrates. It's a good day for extra treats. I hope you get a few.Before I write about that I want to thank everyone for the nice… Read More

Timothy Hay gets a lot of attention when it comes to guinea pig cuisine. But there’s certainly a time and place for other types of hay for guinea pigs as well. Guinea pigs need fr… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 12 - Territory SignsEnzo and Merlot watched the Shark circle the room, devouring all the poop pellets they had deposited overnight. It wasn&rsquo… Read More

It’s time to make friends with the flock. Chickens are a lot of fun and very social when they feel safe and respected. Knowing how to approach a chicken, read their body language, and… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0   Free Discount Code: WC-MAY4On this whimsical May the 4th, may the Force be with you and your pint-sized companions! As you celebrate the galactic sag… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.I haven't written about Abigail for a long time. Not since my Valentine's Day blog. But I think about her every day. We all do.I miss our weekly work meetings. Any time I… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 11 - Abigail Lives OnEnzo and Merlot were munching on their treats one morning when Dad exclaimed, “Enzo! You got a message from Abigail-Di… Read More

With such a distinctive look, it's no surprise how much there is to discover about Lionhead rabbits. For instance, where did they get their furry lion-like mane and how does a paw parent beg… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.This is a quick blog today. We're having some "tech" issues over here.More about that in a minute.First I want to remind you to read last week's blog. Just in case you mi… Read More

When it comes to setting up your chinchilla’s crib, coziness should be a top priority. However, hygiene and health should be even higher on the priority list. When it comes to chinchil… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 10 - Happy Gotcha Day“Happy gotcha day,” announced Dad, as he came into the master bedroom, which he shared with Bentley. Six years h… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0   Free Discount Code: WC-PETCAREWe would do anything for our cuties to keep them happy and healthy. Unfortunately, helping our feather, furry, and scal… Read More

Treats for guinea pigs are a great part of the bonding experience between you and your cavy. We’re here today to make sure that we’re getting that experience right for your guine… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.If you missed last week's blog please don't read it.It's one big apology for all the eclipse nonsense.I'm so embarrassed. So I've made a decision.From now on I'm goi… Read More

Today we’re talking about a guinea pig’s internal clock. It’s good to know when your buddy is going to be ready to party so you can link up your schedules. Are guinea pigs… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 9 - Emotional Support RabbitsEnzo and Merlot were snuggled up against one another on the living room floor by the window. Dad was on the couch, s… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.Did you check out the eclipse? You're not supposed to look at it.My roommate drove to a town a few hours away and wore special glasses so she could see "totality." She sa… Read More

If you’re considering starting your own chicken flock, you may be wondering how often and how big your egg hunts will be. How many eggs does a chicken lay a day? A chicken can lay an e… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0   Free Discount Code: WC-ANIMALCONTROLApril14 -20 recognizes Animal Control Appreciation week, a chance to rethink our stereotype of the evil dog catch… Read More

Treats for rabbits can be tricky! You want to give your rabbit something fun but you don’t want to completely throw off their digestive system or give them a stomach ache. Rabbit stoma… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 8 - Tipping PointHobo stood up on his back feet and turned around to wash his shoulder. As he reached further around, he started to lose his bala… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.It all started with a globe.I was walking through the kitchen at 6 a.m. when I saw it.Jumped a foot in the air if you want to know the truth.Next thing you know my roomma… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 7 - Secret of Life Late one night, Enzo and Merlot snuggled together by the living room window. It was their late night spot. From there, En… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0   Free Discount Code: WC-OWNHOLIDAYDo you have something mildly ridiculous to celebrate? The time has arrived! March 26 is recognized as Make Your Own… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0   Free Discount Code: WC-EASTEREGGEaster is a holiday that has a variety of ways to celebrate! Some recognize the day with a sunrise mass, others by dy… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.Happy Easter to those who celebrate.Did the "Easter bunny" bring you a basket?I hope so. That's his job.Just kidding. I usually write about my roommate's  Easte… Read More

Have you seen your neighbor’s awesome backyard chicken flock? Have you been dreaming of farm-fresh eggs? This blog is for anyone whose interest has been caught by feathered friends.As… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 6 - Merlot Gets PromotedIt was mid-morning. The sun lit up the room as Enzo and Merlot sat in front of their green tray, munching on breakfast gr… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.It all started the other night.I was dreaming and I wasn't a fan of the dream. "To put it mildly."The thing is, ever since my roommate told me about the eclipse I can't s… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 5 - Treats JackpotMerlot stood up on her back feet and put her front paws on Dad’s arm. “May I have a treat?” she begged. Dad w… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0   Free Discount Code: WC-RAINThe birds are singing, rain brings the flowers, and the days are growing longer but a nip lingers in the air- The First Da… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda."Top of the Morning" to you.It's St. Patrick's Day. Are you doing anything special to celebrate?Let me know in the comments. Especially if it involves food.As for me… Read More

Timothy hay is the front-runner when it comes to food for guinea pigs. Did you know there are different types of Timothy hay? The best Timothy hay for guinea pigs comes down to the guinea pi… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 4 - Treat Begging TipsMerlot watched as Dad entered the living room and headed over to the coffee table. She turned to Enzo and said, “Oh b… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0   Free Discount Code: WC-RESCUEPIG Cuddly, adorable, and full of life, guinea pigs are just the perfect pet for some forever homes and this might… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.I have a message for the people in charge of the clocks."I told you so."Every six months you tell all the humans to switch the hours "ahead" and "back."And every six mont… Read More

Guinea pigs are prey animals and live in family units in the wild to keep them comfortable in their environment. Having other guinea pigs around makes them feel safe and taken care of. Witho… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 3 - Binky, Binky, Zoomie, FlopIt was early in the morning. The house was still quiet. Dad was still asleep down in his burrow. Enzo nibbled quiet… Read More

It’s that time of year again! Where everything is better when it’s green. Green pancakes anyone? Greens for rabbits aren’t only a St. Patrick's Day tradition. They are an a… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.Today's blog is a quick one. I hope you don't mind.I'm putting in "overtime" getting ready for next week. If you don't know what's happening next Sunday I don't even… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0   Free Discount Code: WC-PETSITTERLeaving our pets for vacations, work obligations or other trips can be one of the hardest parts of travel, it makes a… Read More

Love is in the air throughout February, but it's not just for the lovebirds! When pets bring joy and companionship into our lives every day - why not celebrate? While there are no chocolat… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 2 - Enzo the NovelistEnzo stared at the blank computer screen in front of him. “I don’t know what to write about,” he fretted… Read More

Guinea pigs are a lot of fun. Today we’re talking all about the fuel for the fun, and that includes guinea pig pellet food. The food your cavy needs is simple really but digestive prob… Read More

Guinea pig bedding is essentially what your guinea pig lives on. Whether you use bedding across the bottom of their enclosure or strictly in their litter box, guinea pig bedding plays a big… Read More

Share0 Tweet0 Pin0   Free Discount Code: WC-TALES"Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale." ~Hans Christian AndersonFairy tales share a message of excitement, cautio… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.You may have noticed a big change to Abigail’s blog this week.For one thing it has a new name."Abigail's House of Buns." It also has a new masthead with all of… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 1 - The House of BunsBinky, binky, zoomie, flop. Merlot was a happy little rabbit as she flopped down beside Enzo. Life at The House of Buns was… Read More

What’s on the schedule today? Ah, a chinchilla dust bath. Just what your fluffy friend needed. Did you know that chinchillas have 60-70 hairs sprouting from just one hair follicle? The… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.Did you have a chance to try the Strawberry Rose Healthy Snackers yet?I don't mean to nag but they're a "limited supply item." Order soon or you might have to w… Read More

Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Pin0 Chapter 306 - Abigail Earns Her WingsAbigail looked down from above. She was still adjusting to the perspective of being a bunny angel when Clarence, one… Read More

Hello. It's Belinda.I want to thank everyone for all the nice messages and emails during the past few weeks. I appreciate everyone checking on me.If you missed the latest update about Abigai… Read More