Tag: Rabbit

Signs of stress appearing nervous (freezing, hunched up with ears flat against the body) being excessively jumpy and watchful (bulging eyes) being aggressive to people or other rabbits, particularly if the behaviour is unusual. being aggressive when handled. What happens when a bunny is stressed? Rabbits will usually tense up if they are stressed or […]

Rabbits are not particularly independent, so they can’t be left on their own for more than two days. However, if it’s just a weekend or a working day, we can make sure they get everything they need, so we can spend time away from home without worrying too much about their health. What happens if […]

Cones give us the ability to see color. Rods are activated in low-light situations and lack color-vision pigments. If a rabbit’s eye were compared to a human eye, we would say that the rabbit had protanopia — also known as color blindness. Essentially, they are unable to perceive red and green colors. What colors can […]

Leaving a rabbit to run free overnight is a bad idea for the following reasons: Rabbits chew everything in sight. Electrical cables are a favorite delicacy. Unsupervised rabbit could electrocute themselves or even start a fire. Can my rabbit free roam on a night? A rabbit is considered to be free roam, or free range, […]

However, the critical thing to remember is that no rabbit should go 24 hours without peeing and/or pooping. If your rabbit has not eliminated for 24 hours, this is a medical emergency. How do you know when a rabbit needs to pee? When you see your bunny pushing his bottom and tail out, it is […]

Your rabbit will not be killed if he or she drinks a small amount of alcohol. It is important to stress that you should not let or encourage your bunny rabbit to drink any form of alcohol. Water should only be consumed by rabbits; it should be clean and clear. What happens if rabbits drink […]

To get your shy rabbit to approach you, try having some of their favorite treats on-hand. Little bits of carrot, apple, bananas, or oats should do the trick. Let your rabbit out of the hutch to explore. Sit or lie flat on your belly and wait for your rabbit to leave their hutch. How do […]

Rabbits spend a lot of time sleeping, mostly during the day. The perfect sleeping area for rabbits is a place which approximates a burrow i.e. a roof over their heads and an entrance and exit route. Therefore, house rabbits tend to like sleeping behind sofas or under tables or beds. Where should my rabbit sleep […]

Offering red carpets, cushions, or blankets to your rabbit allows them to seek out this vibrational energy whenever they need it. In my work with rabbits and other animals, it’s very evident that they love to lie on the red when they lack regular contact with the outdoors. In contrast to red, blue is cooling. […]

Rabbits should be fed in a way that is as close as possible to their natural diet: mostly grass or hay. In fact, rabbits could live on hay and water alone, but we recommend providing some fresh leafy vegetables and a small amount of commercial feed. Can rabbits survive without pellets? Rabbits can get by […]

Rabbits adore soft fabrics. Your pet will roll around in blankets and towels in your home. They love the softness and warmth provided by such materials. These soft furnishings provide all manner of comfort and entertainment to rabbits. What kind of blankets are safe for bunnies? Blankets/Polar fleece – Blankets are a soft material that […]

The placement of rabbits’ eyes has a lot to do with how they see the world. Their eyes are high and near the top of their skulls, which gives them nearly 360-degree vision. They are also farsighted, which makes them well-equipped to spot predators from a long distance in almost any direction. How do bunnies […]

Darius, a Continental Giant rabbit who holds the Guinness world record for being the biggest rabbit in the world at 4 feet and 3 inches long (129 centimeters), vanished from his enclosure in Stoulton, Worcestershire, and police have issued an urgent appeal for the return of the prize-winning bunny. What is the biggest rabbit in […]

dawn and dusk. Rabbits are most active at dawn and dusk so letting them out only during the middle of the day isn’t ideal. What hours are bunnies most active? Rabbits are crepuscular It simply means they’re at their most active at dawn and dusk. Rabbits sleep a lot during the day so many people […]

Fossil records suggest that Lagomorpha evolved in Asia… Rabbits belong to the order of mammals called Lagomorpha, which includes 40 or so species of rabbits, hares and Pikas. Fossil records suggest that Lagomorpha evolved in Asia at least 40 million years ago, during the Eocene period. What animal did rabbits evolve from? The 55-million-year-old fossil […]

Rabbits chew everything in sight. If you have other pets, they will roam the house at nights. Cats, in particular, enjoy the peace and quiet. What time do rabbits come out at night? (In case you didn’t know, the word “crepuscular” is derived from the Latin word crepusculum, which means “twilight”.) Because rabbits are nocturnal, […]

Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Fortunately, if you notice a baby out of the nest box, or an entire litter that is cold, sometimes you can resuscitate baby bunnies, even if they look cold and lifeless. How long can a baby rabbit play dead? HOW LONG CAN RABBITS PLAY DEAD? Some rabbits play dead […]

Wild rabbits are extremely accustomed to the loss of those around them, including their own litters. Up to 85% of rabbit young die before their first birthday, so naturally, they have evolved to mate a lot and mourn a little. Domesticated rabbits are more likely to mourn the loss of a litter or bonded partner. […]

Young bucks are able to breed from 5 or 6 months old, but they should only start mating gradually. It is recommended however, that not more than one mating be performed per day for each male as usually, the second ejaculation often contains much more sperm. How many times does a rabbit need to mate? […]

Superfoetation can happen, but it’s usually reserved for mice and rabbits. Getting pregnant while already pregnant is called superfoetation. It’s been reported in mammals, including mice and rabbits, and there have been a handful of possible cases in humans. Will rabbits mate if they are pregnant? Provide a nesting box towards the end of the […]