Tag: Rabbit

Rabbits are social animals, so a single rabbit is likely to feel lonely and depressed. Rabbits can live alone, but you’ll need to provide your pet with the attention (company, petting, grooming, exercise, playing, and enrichment) that a bonded rabbit partner would provide. Can a single rabbit be happy? Rabbits can be happy living as […]

They are quite sweet and the rabbit should have only one baby carrot (or that size piece) per day. Rabbits daily diets should be mostly hay, a handful of plain rabbit pellets, & leafy greens. Fruits and other vegetables should be given sparingly. How much carrots can a rabbit eat a day? They hay should […]

Reasons why you bunny may be peeing on your bed If you think they are trying to mark their territory, try laying an old towel out for them to get used to. If your bunny is a long way from their litter traylitter trayEdward Lowe (July 10, 1920 – October 4, 1995) was an American […]

The best way to prevent your rabbit from pooping everywhere is to get them spayed or neutered. This will reduce the territorial instincts that cause the rabbit to scatter their droppings. You should also make sure they have a welcoming and easy-to-reach litter box available at all times. Why does my rabbit poop outside the […]

In short, water is vital. Rabbits must have access to plenty of fresh water at all times. Rabbits eating lots of fresh grass and greens will drink less, whilst those eating mostly hay will drink more. Bowls are better than bottles as lapping from a bowl is more natural to rabbits. What can I give […]

Rabbits poop a lot. Once you have a pet rabbit, this becomes all too apparent when you find their little cocoa puff poops scattered around your home. Most rabbits can be litter trained relatively easily. However, some rabbits are a little more stubborn and will continue to leave their poops outside their litter box. Where […]

Give your bunny a couple of weeks to settle in. Provide several litter boxes of different sizes with low entrances in the areas where your pal roams. Seed them with a bit of his or her feces; not enough to make the litter box dirty, just enough to give your rabbit the idea that this […]

Rabbits have been considered a symbol of fortune for over 2,000 years according to NPR. For example, a rabbit’s foot has historically been considered a lucky token. In addition, these, um, prolific procreators, are also an ancient symbol of fertility and life, as well as a religious symbol of spring and renewal. Why are rabbits […]

Newspaper/Shredded Paper Using newspaper or shredded paper in a rabbit’s litter box is a cheap option that works well for some people. If the rabbit eats the paper, blockage can occur which can be fatal and/or expensive to treat. What should I line my rabbits litter box with? We recommend using CareFresh (a rabbit-safe pet […]

Vocalising – Bunnies aren’t known for being noisy, but a scared rabbit may growl, grunt or squeal – a warning that says ‘back off’. Aggression – A frightened rabbit might bite, kick or scratch. Unneutered bunnies are more likely to be aggressive. Shaking – Like humans, rabbits may tremble with fear. How do you tell […]

Cardboard, hay, and paper make excellent flooring for a cage or hutch. You probably already have some in your home right now. Wood bedding, marmoleum, and fleece work well, too. What can I put at the bottom of my rabbit cage? The floor of the hutch part of your rabbits’ enclosure should be covered with […]

Here is a basic overview on 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 […]

Pet rabbits attract both mice and rats. Rodents have an impressive sense of smell, and will be able to seek out rabbit enclosures easily. Rodents will scavenge food either from the enclosure, if able to get inside, or from storage. Rats will also eat rabbit droppings. Will rats eat rabbits? Rats are omnivores, which means […]

This depends entirely on your rabbit’s personality. If your pet is nervous by nature, or highly sociable, she may prefer to be indoors. This means that she will always have company and feel protected. Some rabbits are more comfortable with an outdoor life. Is it better for bunnies to be inside or outside? Rabbits can […]

The oldest rabbit ever recorded was an Australian rabbit named Flopsy, who lived to be 18 years, 10 months, and 3 weeks old. Flopsy was caught by her owner in 1964 in the wilds of Tasmania, and lived out her life as a beloved pet. Can a rabbit live 20 years? Most domestic rabbits can […]

Take Precautions Before the Onset of Winter Keeping rabbits outdoors comes with quite a few challenges, but most relate directly to the weather. Rabbits can easily die in hot weather from heatstroke, and they are in danger of freezing or coming down with cold-related illnesses during the cold months. What temperature is too cold for […]

Dogs, wolves, and coyotes. These opportunistic feeders can hunt at any time. Raccoons and badgers, which are nocturnal and hunt at night. Birds of prey, such as hawks, falcons, kestrels, and owls. What animals prey on baby rabbits? Although birds of prey may not be much of a problem in urban areas, they can attack […]

Coffee is an environmentally friendly way to repel unwanted insects and animals in the garden. The smell of the coffee repels snails, slugs and ants. You may also have success using coffee grounds to repel mammals, including cats, rabbits and deer. How do coffee grounds repel rabbits? Work the coffee grounds into the soil around […]

If you are concerned please call us for advice. SEPARATING THE FATHER Most male rabbits are gentle with their offspring. The main reason to separate off the male is that the female can become pregnant again WITHIN HOURS of kindling! Can baby rabbits stay with their father? In any case of domestic rabbit babies, do […]

Each litter can contain between one and 12 babies, with the average being five. And female rabbits can get pregnant again almost immediately after giving birth. How many bunnies usually survive in a litter? 6According to the University of Miami, a rabbit will give birth to 1-14 kits in her first litter, with the average […]