u/Country-Pumpkin

Whatever happened to the Rabbit Zinger?

I bought a secondhand Rabbit Zinger (captive bolt designed specifically for rabbits) about 13 years ago. I now need replacement rubber bands for it. I've looked online and not only can I not find the replacement parts, I can't even find the Zinger! I see a few really old discussions on forums, etc. but that's it.

In my opinion the Rabbit Zinger has got to be the quickest, easiest, and most humane killing method there is. Why does it seem to have disappeared?

I'm planning to make my own bands out of heavy-duty rubber resistance tubing and a thin, strong twine, as that appears to be how the original bands were crafted.

Edit: I may first try a few of those hefty vegetable rubber bands to replace the resistance tubing, testing it on a piece of wood before using it on a rabbit.

Anyone else here use the Zinger?

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u/Country-Pumpkin — 2 days ago

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Parasite ID?

These seem to only infest nests in which birds have raised multiple broods without the nest being cleaned in between. They live in the bedding and come out at night to suck the blood of the chicks/ducklings and kill them. I've had a problem with these twice, in two different US states, first time with chicks, second time with ducks. I've solved the problem by moving the chicks/ducklings into a different coop. I'm cleaning out the main duck house now, but I'd like to identify the creature so I can find out more about life cycle, prevention, etc.

u/Country-Pumpkin — 8 days ago

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