The Bunny Coach Podcast with Fiona Murphy
Hints, Tips and Shortcuts for Helping your Bunnies Live their Best Life!
By Fiona Murphy, The Bunny Coach.
Fiona cares for hundreds of bunnies every year at her small animal boarding service in Dublin, Ireland and provides Ireland's only Professional Rabbit Bonding Service. She has been a bunny slave for 40 years and helps with rehoming rabbits and answering bunny dilemmas on the Facebook group she moderates on and from her lovely clients, in her spare time.
She is a Bunny Expert specialising in -
*Rabbit Bonding online and in person,
*Online Bunny Club (Fiona’s Happy Bunny Club)
*Bunny Care Classes and Consultations,
*Small Animal Boarding Dublin, Ireland
Episodes
37 episodes
#37 - When Bonding Takes Months, I Already Know What's Gone Wrong....
When Bonding Takes Months, I Already Know What's Gone WrongIf your rabbit bonding has been dragging on for months, the problem usually isn't the rabbits — it's the approach. With over 290 bonds completed and hundreds more supporte...
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#36 - This Feels Safer When You Have Two Rabbits But It Isn’t ...
Did you know most injuries I see, don't actually happen while bonding? If this has happened to you, or you have two rabbits living separately, tune in! I will help you get off the mark and on the road to your bunnies (and you) getting a Happy E...
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#35 - Is It Possible To ReBond Your Rabbits After An Injury?
Not all rabbit bonds go to plan… and when fights happen, it can feel like there’s no way back.In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life rebonding story, including a pair who came back from a difficult fallout — and what that process can a...
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#34 - Getting two baby rabbits — male or female?
I have had a few people come to me lately who are wanting to get two baby rabbits, or already have and didn't know about the risk of them falling out with the hormones, so I thought I would do a quick podcast about it! If you have q...
#33 - Are You Making This Mistake While Bonding?!
This is a common question I hear a lot from people bonding - and also something you see advised online a lot - but THIS is not something I advise, 290+ in person bonds in!
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#32 - Why Rebonding a Bereaved Rabbit Feels Harder
This episode explores why bonding a bereaved rabbit with a new companion can be much harder than a first bond — and why that's completely normal. Drawing from a recent client consultation, Fiona discusses the emotional and behavioral changes in...
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#31 - Do Rabbits Grieve When Their Bonded Partner Dies? What should you do if your rabbit loses their companion?
Do rabbits grieve when their bonded partner dies?Learn how long rabbit grief can last, the health risks to watch for, and how to safely introduce a new companion. Learn how long rabbit grief can last, the health risks to watch for...
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#30 - Are My Rabbits REALLY Unbondable? (Probably Not)
Are My Rabbits Unbondable? What to Do When Rabbits FightThe Bunny Coach PodcastEpisode SummaryIf your rabbits went straight into a fight during their first bonding session, you ...
#29 - PART FOUR OF PREPARING FOR BONDING SERIES - OVERCOMING BONDING WORRIES: A GUIDE FOR ANXIOUS BUNNY PARENTS
This episode of the Bunny Coach podcast addresses common worries about bonding rabbits, including anxiety, fear of 'messing it up', concerns about restricting space, time and energy demands, and worry that your rabbit won’t love you anymore whe...
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#28 - PART THREE OF PREPARING FOR BONDING SERIES - HOW TO MAKE BONDING WORK FOR YOUR BUSY LIFESTYLE AND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 24/7, DAYTIME AND DATE BONDING
The Bunny Coach Podcast: Making Bonding Fit Your LifestyleEpisode OverviewFiona Murphy, The Bunny Coach, breaks down the different approaches to rabbit bonding and how to make the process work with your busy ...
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#27 - PART TWO OF PREPARING FOR BONDING - CREATING A NEUTRAL SPACE FOR BONDING
Creating a Neutral Space for BondingHost: Fiona Murphy, The Bunny CoachEpisode Summary:In this episode, Fiona Murphy tackles one of the most common concerns rabbit owners face when bonding their bunnies: creating...
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#26 - PART ONE - PREPARING FOR BONDING - INTRODUCTION
🐰 Welcome to a New Season of The Bunny Coach PodcastPreparing for Rabbit BondingEven thinking about Bonding rabbits can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re hearing horror stories online, juggling busy...
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#25 - WHY LOSING A RABBIT HURTS SO MUCH - FIONA INTERVIEWS PET GRIEF EXPERT, KALEEL SAKAKEENY
🎧 The Bunny Coach Podcast: Pet Loss, Grief & Love That Never LeavesWith Reverend Kaleel SakakeenyLosing a beloved pet can feel just as devastating as losing a family member — and yet, so many pet parents grieve i...
#24 My top tips for keeping your pets safe and relaxed during fireworks!
It's Halloween here in Ireland, and Fireworks will be everywhere! While they look pretty, I wish they didn't exist, or at least that we could have more silent ones readily available - as the poor animals really get freaked out. I know of people...
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#23 - ARE PROFESSIONAL RABBIT BONDERS LEGIT? THE TRUTH ABOUT RABBIT BONDER SERVICES
Professional Rabbit Bonding: Ensuring Safe and Effective PracticesIn this episode, Fiona discusses the importance of safe and effective rabbit bonding practices. She addresses recent concerns about injuries during the bon...
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#22 - RABBIT CARE EXPERT SESSION ON KCLR Radio - ANXIETY IN RABBITS, GUT STASIS, RABBIT FIRST AID KITS, FLY STRIKE AND MUCH MORE! Session 7
Expert Tips on Managing Anxious Pet Rabbits with Fiona Murphy, The Bunny Coach PLUS listener's questions!In this episode, we receive expert advice from Fiona Murphy, an authority on caring for bunny rabbits. The discussio...
#21 - FIONA INTERVIEWS ANNE ANGELO WEBB - ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR
Communicating with Animals: Insights from Anne Angelo Webb - A Conversation on Pet Telepathy, Energy Work, and MoreFiona talks to Anne Angelo Webb, an animal communicator based in the USA. She shares her journey from bein...
#20 - RABBIT CARE EXPERT SESSION ON KCLR Radio - Grooming and Nail Clipping Tips - Session 6
Due to being domesticated and often living indoors in our artificially heated, cooled and lit houses, rabbits require regular grooming by us.In this episode, I chat to Brian about My Top 3 Regular Routines you should incorporate into you...
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#19 - RABBIT CARE EXPERT SESSION ON KCLR Radio - Hay Eating, Rabbit Insurance and Teeth Issues - Session 5
In this episode, KCLR radio speaks with Fiona Murphy, their resident rabbit expert, who shares valuable advice on caring for rabbits, especially during summer. Fiona discusses essential summer tasks for rabbit owners, ensuring proper hydrat...
#18 - RABBIT CARE EXPERT SESSION ON KCLR RADIO - HOW TO KEEP YOUR BUNNY COOL IN HOT WEATHER - Session 4
In this episode of 'The KCLR Daily,' host Brian Redmond discusses the challenges hot weather poses for pets, specifically bunny rabbits, with The Bunny Coach Fiona Murphy. Fiona shares essential advice on how to care for rabbits in high tempera...
#17 - RABBIT CARE EXPERT SESSION ON KCLR RADIO - MYTHBUSTING - YOU SHOULD NEVER PICK YOUR RABBIT UP - Session 3
On Today's radio appearance, we discussed a common misconception regarding rabbit handling: the belief that because rabbits are prey animals, they should never be picked up.I am a big advocate for handling rabbits regularly, find out why...
#16 - RABBIT CARE EXPERT SESSION ON KCLR RADIO 'RABBIT BABY BONDS' - Session 2
This month's Rabbit Expert session on KCLR Radio was all about baby rabbit bonds - we chatted about older and younger bunny bonds, opposite / same sex bonds, the cost of neutering, rabbit hierarchies, aggressive rabbits, 'only child' bunnies an...
#15 - RABBIT CARE EXPERT SESSION ON KCLR RADIO - Session 1 - Correct set up, Poopy Bum, Bunny Proofing and more!
Today I had a phone call from KCLR Radio asking me to do a slot on rabbit care with listener questions! I really enjoyed it, we had some great questions in, and I was able to promote some of the Rescues I work with - DSPCA, Galway SPCA, L...
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#14 - Tips to keep your rabbit healthy and happy over Christmas plus easy, healthy rabbit present ideas!
Christmas Health and Safety Tips for RabbitsPresent ideas for your Bunny00:00 Introduction to Bunny Care During Christmas00:13 Maintaining Routine for Your Bunny00:34 Managing Visitors and Bunny Stress01:27 Diet and ...
#13 - Is it Easier to Bond a Male / Female Pair, Two Males or Two Female Rabbits?
When looking for a friend for your rabbit, you can be overwhelmed by all the conflicting information online about which kind of friend is best - watch for my new series where I talk you through my expert opinion on whether breed, age, size,...
