Tag: Rabbit

7 Natural Ways to Repel Rabbits from Your Garden Scatter hair clippings. Plant repelling flowers. Scatter snakes. Make a little noise. Don’t provide cover. Use chicken wire. Protect plants with netting. Don’t forget: You can also make your own Rabbit Repellent using items in your pantry. What home remedy keeps rabbits away? Since rabbits are […]

Foods that can harm or kill your rabbit Chocolate. Just as it is to dogs, chocolate is a big no-no for bunnies. Avocado. Synonymous with millennial culture, avocados contain a chemical called persin. Yoghurt Drops. Iceberg lettuce. Rhubarb. Seeds, pits and pips. Cereal. Hamster food. What food kills rabbits instantly? Check out our list of […]

Rabbit burrows tend to be between four and six inches in diameter. The entrance may be hidden among grass or behind vegetation. Burrows tend to be dug at a gentle slope and can be as short as one foot or over 15 feet long. How do you tell if a hole is a rabbit hole? […]

Down the rabbit-hole implies going into the unknown, as rabbits tend to disappear quickly. In a rat-hole describes being in a closed up filthy environment. How do I know if I have a rabbit hole? There may be extensive spoil outside the holes of rabbit warrens, which are 10-15cm in diameter and usually slope inwards […]

When foraging, rabbits mostly rely on sight to help them find edible grasses and smell to help them ascertain if certain plants are ripe. They also use their sensitive whiskers to feel around in front of them. In addition, rabbits use their sense of taste to figure out if foods are safe to eat. How […]

If you accidentally uncover a rabbit’s nest, simply re-cover it and leave it alone. Baby bunnies that have gone astray can also be placed back in the nest without being rejected by mama. In most cases, the best advice is to leave wild babies alone. More than likely, mom is nearby and the baby is […]

You must NEVER hit a rabbit. Some people try to “teach” their bunnies not to bite by swatting their noses or even hitting them with newspapers. This will only aggravate the problem tenfold. Your hands MUST be seen as only a source of affection, bringing hay and food, and petting/love. Is it okay to hit […]

Rabbits do not recognize their own reflections. When your rabbit sees a mirror, she will believe it’s another rabbit. According to Animal Welfare, most single rabbits take pleasure from mirrors. Rabbits dislike living alone. What do rabbits like to sleep on? What Do Rabbits Like to Sleep On? Shredded Paper. Standard, plain paper fed through […]

Generally an extensive burrow system, but single-entrance burrows are used for breeding and lying up. There may be extensive spoil outside the holes of rabbit warrens, which are 10-15cm in diameter and usually slope inwards at a shallow angle. Rabbit droppings and tufts of fur are frequently found outside burrows. Whats a rabbit hole look […]

When Does a Rabbit Stop Eating? Your rabbit will stop eating when it’s satiated or during rest. However, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s normal for rabbits to eat numerous times throughout the day. Do rabbits need to eat all the time? Rabbits have a complex digestive system that requires them to constantly […]

Locate the rabbit holes and fill them in with dirt, rocks, gravel, sand or concrete. Concrete is the best method and will keep rabbits from reusing the hole, however, it will also render the land useless. Filling in the whole with some gravel and then dirt should keep it usable and rabbit-free. How deep does […]

burrows. Since cities cover up more ground up with pavement and buildings, breaking potential habitat into fragments, city rabbits might end up clustered into big burrows like they do in the countryside. Instead, they’re spread out into small homes. One reason might be heat. Can rabbits live in the city? While rabbit populations in rural […]

Rabbits are most likely to eat their pellets during the evening and overnight hours. Providing food during this time decreases the number of unwanted behaviors (chewing, playing with water bottle) that may occur in the overnight hours. The water should be changed daily. Do rabbits have to eat at night? Nightfall Nibblers. Rabbits are crepuscular […]

burrows. Rabbits live in groups, and the best known species, the European rabbit, lives in burrows, or rabbit holes. A group of burrows is called a warren. What is the house of a rabbit called? A hutch is a type of cage used typically for housing domestic rabbits. Other small animals can also be housed […]

All rabbits are herbivores, whether they live in the wild or are kept as pets. This means that they only eat material that comes from plants: things like grasses, seeds, fruits and vegetables. Since rabbits have evolved to be herbivorous, they do not eat anything that comes from animals, such as meat or eggs. What […]

Your rabbit needs easy access to food and water, and a litter tray. Rabbits need a sleeping area. The hutch should have soft flooring to protect your rabbit’s paws. Additionally, rabbit hitches must provide entertainment and space to move. What should I put in my rabbits cage? What Should I Put In My Rabbit’s Cage? […]

You can break a rabbit’s biting habit, but it’s going to take patience and some work on your part. With time, however, your rabbit will be back to his old, lovable self. How do I get my bunny to stop biting? Sometimes rabbits nip to get attention. If this is the case with your bunny, […]

Essential items to help you care for your rabbit A spacious and secure hutch. Bedding materials. Litter trays and fillings. Plenty of hay and other food. A food bowl or dispenser. A bottle or water bowl. Toys. Rabbit-safe cleaning products. What are the basic needs of a rabbit? Basic Rabbit Needs Proper Housing: Rabbits need […]

The most commonly used rabbit poison of this type in the Bay of Plenty is Pindone, though a CSL is not required to purchase or use Pindone in a baitstation, a CSL is required if using bait-mats or hand broadcasting pindone onto the ground. These poisons are fast acting and will kill rabbits after a […]

Rabbits are eaten by wolves, coyotes, and stoats. Wolves, coyotes, birds, stoats, dogs, and ferrets are some of the animals that eat rabbits. Most rabbits are quick on their feet, and may sometimes outrun a predator. However, rabbits are prey animals, so there’s quite a long list of creatures waiting to eat them. Who eats […]