Does it work for baby bunnies? We don't have an issue with adult bunnies drowning in our pool but do with baby bunnies that get spooked.
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Do rabbit swim? For a common sense answer I would say no. Chipmunks have fallen n our pool and found the frog log. It's called a frog log for a good reason! We often see 12-15 frogs on them
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It would surely hold their weight, as reports of saved chipmunks attest. I think the deciding factor is whether they have the instinct to swim, then to climb. The effect of weight upon the bridge part of the device is to pull down, so that a creature needs to climb a bit to get out. (That's the reason for the stiff inserts along the side of the bridge, to ease the climb.) I strongly urge you to try it (hurry!), nothing to lose and bunnies to win! Let us know, please!?
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I do not know if bunnies can tread water. Chipmunks can so it buys them time to get to the frog log. I have 2 in my small in ground pool. I would recommend you get at least 2.
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To respond to everyone who asked: rabbits do swim. Unfortunately they tire quickly, especially the babies. For the past two nights I've actually stayed up and fished them out; they really move when they first hit the water. I'm buying one of these in the hope that I can close down my pediatric lapine mortuary service.
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I don't have bunnies, just frogs and squirrels and lizards. But I can tell you that there is nobody dead or dying in my pool every morning. Not even junebugs and bees. The Froglog is secure and it works! (also, if you want to put a rock on the one end to make it even sturdier, that would probably support a full-grown bunny even.
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I would definitely try the Frog Log for any small animal that falls in your pool. We used to have a depressing array of frogs, toads, mice, and rats in the pool and skimmer every single day but we haven't had any since I put in the Frog Log a few months ago. I can't say enough good things about this product. Five stars!
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It's airtight so I'd assume no water would get in. But I'd also assume the bumpy side would make it uncomfortable to hold onto in the water. It's too small to support any weight in the water, so I don't see how it would serve as a good pool toy.
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So far they haven;t punctured the plastic in the pool. I have a golden retriever and I watch my son's weimaraner, both have long nails. They don;t go in the pool much, its too small for both of them. The weimaraner did figure out how to unplug it and the water gets going out. I too was going to purchase a hard plastic one, until I saw the price. I don;t think this pool was worth $30, but that was all I could find that I could have shipped to me for free.Hope this helps.
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Well... I'm not impressed with liquid fence. It stinks to the high heavens, but it does not repel the rabbits that eat my plants! They hop right through the stuff, i've watched them do it. Now I'm using a pellet gun. Much more effective! Sorry, i know you have a rabbit as a pet, but the ones in my yard are evil pests.
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The float is functional. You need to address the fear issue. The float does not take away the fear. Yor son will enter the pool on his own if he finds it us a pleasurable fun experience. I suggest there should be someone really upclose with him.. with lots of distracting floaties/toys around him and his friends swimming around having fun. You can also build his confidence by tying the float to something like a watermelon and demonstrate that even it can swim :)All the best and have fun out there!!! This float is really awesome design. Our son should be off of it this summer. Fingers crossed :)) The float is functional. You need to address the fear issue. The float does not take away the fear. Yor son will enter the pool on his own if he finds it us a pleasurable fun experience. I suggest there should be someone really upclose with him.. with lots of distracting floaties/toys around him and his friends swimming around having fun. You can also build his confidence by tying the float to something like a watermelon and demonstrate that even it can swim :)All the best and have fun out there!!! This float is really awesome design. Our son should be off of it this summer. Fingers... » Read More The float is functional. You need to address the fear issue. The float does not take away the fear. Yor son will enter the pool on his own if he finds it us a pleasurable fun experience. I suggest there should be someone really upclose with him.. with lots of distracting floaties/toys around him and his friends swimming around having fun. You can also build his confidence by tying the float to something like a watermelon and demonstrate that even it can swim :)All the best and have fun out there!!! This float is really awesome design. Our son should be off of it this summer. Fingers crossed :)) « Show Less
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Yes. I think it will scare ducks that lite on a pool. You would have to keep the sensitivity setting on high. I use lithium batteries because they last longer. Hope that helps.
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I have a 19 month old that weighs 23lbs. We tried on a friend's Puddle Jumper and it fit a little loose but it still help him float and enjoy himself. Off course, you need to keep a constant eye on your child even with a life vest. I don't think it will fall off, my child is on the slim side and it did not slide off his arms.
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It involves the going through holes thing, but I don't think that the bunnies would be capable of using this as a plaything to jump on and off of. It's too high
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The Puddle Jumper is more of a swim-aid for young children who are just starting out on their own. Technically it would keep the baby afloat, but it may not tighten adequately, and in that case it is possible for the baby to slip out. It isn't designed to keep the child upright necessarily, either, without some level of control on their part - the baby could end up floating on his/her stomach, face down. It is not an approved floatation device for the above reasons. Depending on your needs, safer options would be an infant life jacket, the Fluid baby vest, a baby tube (inflatable, with leg holes so the baby can't slip out - these can still tip over if the baby is active in it), or the Swimways baby spring float (9-24 months; lower center of gravity makes it less likely to tip, and has a mesh 'tray' to hold pool toys).
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My cat's veterinarian recommends these collars for nervous cats. I am pretty sure your baby didn't die due to the collar. Sorry, it's always SO hard.
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Good question!! I was worried about that same thing. I always told the kids to keep it away from the edge. But it also didn't seem to ever push them backwards when jumped on. More like they sink straight down I think. But they jumped on it farther out. They also use it to sit on going down our water slide and little ones float on it. Older ones smack each other with it. Multi purpose for sure! : ) Good basic staple for the pool!
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it may very well work, just make sure to keep it against a wall. i had one situation were my cat did a flying leap across the living room, strait for the claw post and it tumbled over. she wasn't hurt or anything, just scared her. If there had been a bunny inside of it at the time, things may have gone differently, especially since bunnies can be prone to being literally scared to death.
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No, it is only a swimming aid for children. It is not a life preserver. It helps kids work on their technique and gain comfort in the water.
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I don't have a rabbit at the moment, but have in the past, and think this would work just as well for bunnies as it does for kitties. The absorption is very important for us, and the Breeze does a great job. I agree, scooping solids may be a challenge, but any "bits" left behind dehydrate quickly, and may even fall through to the pad for easier disposal. I don't know how others are working their systems, but I have mine set beside my potty, where I can easily flush solids between pad replacements.
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we bought this last year for our 1year old and she is 2 and still uses it. we love it and it makes her feel safe in our pool. hope this helps
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Look at a Puddle Jumper. I put my son in that when he was 20 months, and it worked great for about 2 years. I'd keep in in one now, but he's stocky, and out grew it. Google Puddle Jumper, and watch the videos of the little one's swimming. It works great!
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it doesn't... I checked it with almost any animal from Chicken to Bunnies... Squirlls and Dogs - NO ANIMAL seems to be really affected by it. My dog was initially scared of it but once he learned it does nothing - he comes there all the time... poops and leave... it's USELESS !! do NOT BUY ! I have 3 and they are just for show... a converstaion starter... that's about it