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My second lie for the week. There are six baby bunnies.

@JudyEv (382542)

Rockingham, Australia

September 8, 2022 6:01pm CST

There are baby rabbits at our house-sit and, until yesterday, I thought there were five. But now we’ve discovered there are six! And I have the photo to prove it. We were watching them bouncing around on the lawn and diving under a bush from time to time. And suddenly an extra came out from under the bush. We still haven’t seen any adults but if all of these have six babies, no wonder they multiply so quickly. It’s worse than my nephew’s dwarf Nigerian goats. If all the nannies have twins or triplets, which they often do, the herd doubles very quickly. We’re off to a horse ride shortly so be good until I get back.

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@DaddyEvil (174708)

• United States

9 Sep 22

*sigh* I was willing to overlook one mistake, but come on, Judy... do you really expect us to overlook two in the same week?

Oh, they're adorable! If you could ship one of those to her, Pretty would adopt it very fast!

We'll see you in a couple of days.

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@DaddyEvil (174708)

• United States

11 Sep 22

@JudyEv It's only human to make a mistake once in a while. We will forgive you for doing that.

Please don't worry about it.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

I hate getting stuff wrong.

But it's much worse if it's spelling or grammar.

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@FourWalls (86875)

• United States

9 Sep 22

Bunnies are great mathematicians, they sure know how to multiply.

I’ll try to be good. It’s tough.

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@FourWalls (86875)

• United States

11 Sep 22

@JudyEv — I break out in hives if I try to be good for too long.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

I know it's a big ask but do your best.

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@rsa101 (41028)

• Philippines

9 Sep 22

That is nice that you see them there every day. I think they are good to look at in there. I am just wondering if there are predators that may harm them there.

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@rsa101 (41028)

• Philippines

11 Sep 22

@JudyEv I was thinking of an eagle or hawk to be their no. 1 predator there plus some snakes as well. For Dogs or Cat, well I think they are in lesser danger especially when they are well fed they might not bother to hunt them anymore.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

They are probably quite safe there. There are no cats or dogs although there is a Labrador at the daughter's place just down the hill. An eagle or hawk could swoop on them if they were out in the open.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Sep 22

@rsa101 The rabbits here are so close to the house I doubt a hawk or eagle would be brave enough to take them. There could easily be snakes.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

9 Sep 22

Wonder where the big bunnies are Judy? Those big stones there..think of moving those and setting them there.

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@BarBaraPrz (51838)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

9 Sep 22

Those "big stones" are a retaining wall, keeping the hill from sliding any further.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

9 Sep 22

@BarBaraPrz Yes they are Barbara..I could lift one of those by myself you know

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@BarBaraPrz (51838)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

9 Sep 22

@RebeccasFarm If you say so... they look to be 2' x 1' x 1' ... at least 50lbs.

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@LadyDuck (502812)

• Italy

9 Sep 22

Rabbits are cute but they multiply so fast, they can quick become a major problem.

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@LadyDuck (502812)

• Italy

11 Sep 22

@JudyEv I remember when Australia had to kill rabbits because of the damages they were causing.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Sep 22

@LadyDuck They almost crippled our agricultural and pastoral industries.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

That is so, so true. We've had rabbit plagues before today and they do an incredible amount of damage.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

9 Sep 22

Yes, I count six bunny rabbits. The mamas and daddy’s must be hiding out

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

Maybe they've left the babies to it.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Sep 22

@RubyHawk I think maybe they do.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

12 Sep 22

@JudyEv Maybe bunnies have to look out for themselves.

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@GardenGerty (169585)

• United States

9 Sep 22

Not a lie, just a mistake. It is hard to count them while they bounce.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

You're so right. I had counted four then watched one come out from under the bush so that was five then, blow me down, another one came out!

@BarBaraPrz (51838)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

9 Sep 22

Your photo reminds me of those shooting games at carnivals...

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

Haha - yes, I know what you mean. All the little ducks/rabbits in a row and you have to shoot them. That's what I should be doing here.

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@allknowing (153529)

• India

9 Sep 22

A lie is when one deliberately tells something that is not true. Never mind (lol)

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

I was going to say 'I fibbed' but I thought I'd then have to explain 'fib' a dozen times. lol

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@rebelann (117272)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Sep 22

Awww, bunnies are so cute. Ummm, I don't wanna be good, I'd rather have fun

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@rebelann (117272)

• El Paso, Texas

11 Sep 22

And, I accidentally was good ..... how about that

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Sep 22

@rebelann You missed your chance to act up.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

Too late - you'll have to be good because I'm home again now.

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@sol_cee (38669)

• Philippines

10 Sep 22

Omg! They look so cute!

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

Even though they are brown and the grass is green, they still seem to blend in well.

@Dena91 (17038)

• United States

10 Sep 22

I love watching bunnies. I am sure Momma was nearby, keeping an eye on her babies. Enjoy the horse ride

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

They probably don't need Mom any longer.

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@Beestring (15372)

• Hong Kong

9 Sep 22

Yeah, there are six. They are so cute.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

I was quite sure there was only five but then another one turned up.

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@Beestring (15372)

• Hong Kong

11 Sep 22

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Ashley Friedrick

@Ask_medical20 (1)

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9 Sep 22

Aww that’s adorable ! Bunnies are so interesting most people don’t know that the mom leaves the babies ALL day ! Sometimes for more then one , so people find bunnies in a pile of grass and take them or watch for a day and think the mom isn’t coming back - once touched she usually does not return ! When they are big enough to venture out of the nest the mom doesn’t care for them as much , only pops in once in a while for supervision and to throw a shoe or two ?? at the misbehaved! So cute :)

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

The little ones are certainly cute but rabbits are a great pest here. I should really be trying to catch them and do away with them.

@shaggin (74987)

• United States

9 Sep 22

Oh gosh yes rabbits breed quickly and they are just the most adorable little babies.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

The babies are very, very cute. My son had a little stuffed rabbit that he was very fond of.

@wolfgirl569 (135988)

• Marion, Ohio

9 Sep 22

Thats not a lie. One kept hiding from you

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

It did indeed. I was quite sure there were only five.

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@RasmaSandra (98106)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

9 Sep 22

I think these bunnies would love to meet my kittens, My two kittens Ringo and Michelle jump just like bunnies, I hope you enjoyed your horse ride,

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

The ride went well thanks and we're home again now.

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@Ronrybs (21492)

• London, England

9 Sep 22

I wonder how many more are hiding away, just waiting to get out there and nibble the grass!

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

There were in the garden just now, right near the steps. I think they really need to have the cr*p scared out of them.

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@magallon (19279)

• Philippines

9 Sep 22

Those are cute little bunnies. They are enjoyable to watch

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

Yes, we do enjoy watching their antics. They are very fast for such small creatures.

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@LindaOHio (222806)

• United States

9 Sep 22

Cute bunnies. Have a safe trip.

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@JudyEv (382542)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Sep 22

Thanks. We had a good trip and are home again now.

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