Tag: Rabbit

Whilst most owners house a pair of rabbits, keeping three or four are also popular options. Be sure to purchase both a hutch and a run that are large enough, or else you will have to obtain multiple hutches to create enough space. How many rabbits can be in a cage together? Rabbits just LOVE […]

Domestic rabbitsDomestic rabbitsA domestic or domesticated rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus)—more commonly known as a pet rabbit, bunny, bun, or bunny rabbit—is a subspecies of European rabbit, a member of the lagomorph family. A male rabbit is known as a buck, a female is a doe, and a young rabbit is a kit, or kitten.https://en.wikipedia.org › […]

If you have a pair of bunnies sharing the same litter box, you’ll want to get one very large box, or give the bunnies multiple boxes to keep them well supplied with hay and fresh litter. We recommend using CareFresh and fresh hay to prepare your bunny’s litter box. Can two rabbits share a carrier? […]

CHASING: in the wild, males chase females as part of “courting”. Sometimes, males and females chase each other Some of this is just fun and games, sometimes it is part of the dominance relationship. This behavior is not dangerous. Just let it happen. Why are my two female rabbits attacking each other? A rabbit may […]

Territorial tendencies This has led to female rabbits having a much stronger instinct for protecting their space than male rabbits. This means that female rabbits are much more likely to be aggressive toward anyone who enters their perceived territory. Are male or female rabbits friendlier? Typically, male rabbits do make better pets because they crave […]

To introduce rabbits, place them in adjoining cages or hutches for several days or weeks and watch them carefully. Once they seem comfortable, place both rabbits somewhere neutral like your bathroom for about 10-20 minutes at a time. How do you introduce a female rabbit to another female? Put each rabbit in separate runs next […]

​According to the House Rabbit Society, “one guideline to go by is at least 8 square feet of enclosure space combined with at least at least 24 square feet of exercise space, for 1-2 rabbits, in which the rabbit(s) can run and play at least 5 hours per day.” ​In sum, the cage should be […]

Rabbits should always live in pairs, as they can become stressed or sick if kept alone. They are sociable animals that need the company of other rabbits. One male and one female is the best pairing. Can 2 male and 2 female rabbits live together? Any combination of rabbits can live together. Whether it is […]

Rabbits can live happily in male/female, female/female, male/male pairings and larger mixed groups. However, the most natural and therefore easiest pairing is male/female. In the wild, rabbits tend to live in male/female pairs and will sometimes remain partnered for life. Will male rabbits fight over a female? In the wild, a buck rabbit (male) will […]

Rabbits are social animals, and, like us, can suffer from loneliness. Though there are exceptions, most rabbits want and need another rabbit for company. For this reason, we always recommend keeping rabbits in groups of two or more. Do rabbits do better alone or in pairs? Rabbits can live alone, but you’ll need to provide […]

How can I win back my rabbit’s trust? You and bunny should be together in a private, quiet room. Have a little treat, such as a carrot or a tiny piece of apple, banana or a little pinch of oats in your hand. Lie on your tummy on the floor and let the bunny out. […]

Typically a rabbit will grieve for the loss of a partner for several weeks. They will be quieter than usual and may seem moderately depressed. How do I know if my rabbit is grieving? All rabbits have their own way of dealing with grief. Some may respond to their mate’s death by sinking into depression, […]