Tag: Rabbit

Objects to play with or throw – such as untreated straw, wicker, sea-grass mats and baskets, balls and plastic flower pots. Solid plastic baby toys such as ‘key rings’, rattles, stacking cups and some robust cat and parrot toys can make good rabbit toys. What toys should rabbits avoid? Certain materials should never be offered […]

Tomatoes Are Okay to Feed to Your Rabbit — In Small Quantities. The good news is that in small quantities, tomatoes are okay to feed your rabbit. A healthy rabbit will eat a mix of hay, vegetables, and pellets, with fruit added a few times per week. Tomatoes make a great occasional snack or treat […]

According to the Easter legend, a rabbit is a good luck charm as it brings life on earth. It is believed to lay, decorate and hide Easter eggs are a symbol of new life. An old English superstition considers saying ‘Rabbit’ thrice in a row on the first day of the month to have good […]

Fresh, clean drinking water and good quality hay and grass should make up the majority of your rabbits’ diet. A rabbit’s digestive system needs hay or grass to function properly so a healthy supply is extremely important. You can supplement with leafy greens and a small amount of pellets. What do rabbits like the most […]

Rabbits require a hutch to live in that is safe from predators, such as dogs and cats. It needs an area that protects them from the weather and has enough space for exercise. A suitable hutch design is water proof and includes a dark, dry area for the rabbits to rest which has a bedding […]

How to Care for a Pet Rabbit Step 1: Set Up Safe Indoor Housing. Step 2: Bunny Proof Your House. Step 3: Provide Fresh Hay. Step 4: Provide Fresh Greens, Fiber-rich Pellets, and Fresh Water. Step 5: Set Up a Litter Box. Step 6: Provide Enrichment. Step 7: Groom Your Rabbit. Step 8: Bring Your […]

Rabbits generally live for 5 to 8 years depending on their environment and breed, but they can live for as long as 12 years. If you decide to purchase a rabbit, make sure you are prepared to care for them that long. How long do rabbits live as pets outside? Although outdoor and wild pet […]

Rabbits will build a shallow nest of grass and fur in grassy areas near bushes or trees and often right out in the open. These nests tend to look like patches of dead grass, or dead spots, in your yard. Underneath these patches will be the babies, called kittens. What time of year do rabbits […]

In Short: Yes, Rabbits Can See in the Dark! Rabbits can see in the dark. Because they are crepuscular – meaning that they are most awake and alert at dawn and dusk – rabbits have evolved to see very well in low light conditions. This helps them to forage for fresh grasses and weeds, even […]

Rabbit facts A baby rabbit is called a kit, a female is called a doe and a male is called a buck. Rabbits are very social creatures that live in groups. A rabbit’s teeth never stop growing! Rabbits perform an athletic leap, known as a ‘binky’, when they’re happy — performing twists and kicks in […]

In the early evening, they emerge to visit the litter tray, groom themselves thoroughly and start foraging for food. Evenings tend to be their most sociable, relaxed time – when they are most receptive to strokes and cuddles and many house rabbits settle down and ‘watch’ TV with their owners. Do rabbits active at night? […]

Gomphos strongly suggests that lagomorphs started diversifying after the big dinosaurs became extinct and that rabbits and rodents have a common ancestor that probably lived among the dinosaurs. Did any mammals live with dinosaurs? Mammals first appeared at least 178 million years ago, and scampered amid the dinosaurs until the majority of those beasts, with […]

Rabbits, also known as bunnies or bunny rabbits, are small mammals in the family Leporidae (which also contains the hares) of the order Lagomorpha (which also contains the pikas). Oryctolagus cuniculus includes the European rabbit species and its descendants, the world’s 305 breeds of domestic rabbitdomestic rabbitA domestic or domesticated rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus)—more commonly […]

Zoonotic diseases associated with rabbits include pasteurellosis, ringworm, mycobacteriosis, cryptosporidiosis and external parasites. Rabbits can transmit bacteria through bites and scratches. Is rabbit pee harmful to humans? Urine from healthy animals is typically considered to be of little to no risk to people. This is generally true, at least for the otherwise healthy human population, […]

Beach-dwelling rabbits here can be found on natural and low-density developed beaches that offer vegetative cover, food and close proximity to water. Mike Gillikin, a biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, said bunnies found at the beach are one of two species. Can rabbits live on sand? Rabbits like to dig in […]

They have a light impact on the earth, and they’re healthy, all-white meat.” Rich in highly-quality proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and minerals like calcium and potassium, rabbit meat is also lean and low in cholesterol. Of course, its lack of fat means you need to take caution when you prepare it. Is rabbit […]

Water is the most important – and probably the least expensive – nutrient your rabbits need. Water can help prevent some costly health problems. One of the best and simplest things that you can do for your rabbits is to give them an ample supply of fresh, wholesome drinking water every day. Why does my […]

Many species of rabbit live in burrows, which are a network of tunnels dug in the ground. Burrows are important for rabbits’ survival. In the wild, burrows provide rabbits with a safe place to sleep and raise their young. They also offer protection from predators. How deep does a rabbit burrow? Rabbit burrows, also called […]

– Rabbits graze, naturally eating grass/other plants for long periods, mainly at dawn and dusk. – Rabbits’ digestive systems need grass and/or hay to function properly. Where does a rabbit live and eat? Habitat. Rabbit habitats include meadows, woods, forests, grasslands, deserts and wetlands. They live in family groups, and the best known species, the […]

Rabbit nipping or biting Rabbits usually do not bite, but if one does, generally it doesn’t mean that he hates you. There are many reasons that might cause a rabbit to bite; for example, he might bite if you grab at him or surprise him. A rabbit may also accidentally bite while tugging at your […]