Rabbit Care Tips

💕 We want to make sure you are all well informed about rabbit care and allow your bunny to live a long happy life! Down below contains information on a bunnies diet, health, grooming, housing and much more! 💕

Diet

Rabbits should eat pellets twice a day and have an unlimited supply of Timothy Hay! Dinner time can be comprised of 1/2 cup of pellets for your rabbit and fresh greens. They should be feed in the morning and evening, their feeding schedule should be consistent. With Timothy hay & water available 24/7. If you have a dwarf rabbit they only need half of the regular amount of pellets (1/4 of a cup). Make sure not to over feed your rabbit! If your rabbit becomes overweight it is okay to cut back on pellets slightly and encourage exercise!

It's best if you can get rabbit food from your local farmers market or feed store for fresh hay and pellets. You should avoid buying food from stores that contain colorful treats that are unhealthy for rabbits!

For more information about their diet & overall care you can visit https://bunnylady.com/category/diet or https://bunnylady.com/rabbit-care-guide/

Housing

You can keep your pet rabbit indoors or outdoors, but it is very much preferred if you have your rabbit indoors to give your bunny attention & love. Providing your bunny with a Free Roam environment is best. You do need to train them and bunny proof your home before you let them roam freely.

Having a large play pen or hut will be helpful when you are away from your rabbit or when free roaming is not an option. If you are housing a dwarf rabbit you can make their enclosure smaller but keep enough space for them to run around.

Make sure to also keep your rabbit safe from other pets that might harm them and from wild animals.

Here are some recommendations on what you need to give your rabbit a sufficient home -->

Example 1

Indoors:

minimum of a 3 x 4 square foot play pen, to run & hop around (height of 2 feet preferred)
protection from other large pets
litter box (& newspaper or pee mat for floor)
hay feeder
water (available 24/7) & food bowl
small hut to hide/play in
toys for entertainment and to nibble on
digging box (optional)
bunny proof house, they like to nibble on things

There are lots of DIY tutorials for bunny hutches and pens, explore the possibilities.

Example 2

Outdoors:

shelter from wind, rain, & shade from bright sun
protection from wild animals
rabbit hut to hide/play in
minimum of a 3 x 4 square foot play pen, to run & hop around (height of 2 feet preferred)
area of dirt or grass without chemicals/poisons
hay feeder
water (available 24/7) & food bowl
toys for entertainment

For more information please visit The Bunny Lady

Pairing Your Bunny

Bun friends🐰🐰

"EveryBunny" needs a bunny friend🐰. Companionship and social interactions are very important for your bunny. We recommend housing your bunnies in pairs or more, especially if your away from your home majority or the time. Giving them a bun friend will make them happy and ultimately be healthier and live longer.

The best pairing recommendation is a spayed Doe (female) and neutered Buck (male). Nonetheless, same sex pairings can also be done and do well. Paired bunnies love to groom each other, lay down together, and eat together.

Having a bun friend helps avoid unwanted bunny behaviors due to boredom. If you are having a bun that is destructive, temperamental, sad, then it could be a sign that your bunny needs a companion (or spayed/neutered).

Once you pair your bunny we advise you not to separate them! They will want to be together all the time once they bond and they don't need to be put through the stress of being seperated.

Health

It is advised to be informed about health hazards and sicknesses your rabbit can get. Changes in your rabbits normal behavior can be a big indicator if something is wrong so please be mindful. Learning about these things allows you to have a happy & healthy bunny!

Some of the things to stay alert of :

sudden change in normal behavior: no longer playing around, moving rarely, aggressiveness
if your bunny has stopped eating: food bowl untouched & refusing favorite treats (can be treated with pineapple juice (5ml) per day until issue is resolved to help digestion, contact the vet if issue persists)
diarrhea: sign of digestive issues or infection (pineapple juice 5ml per day until issue resolves)
unnoticed injuries: slight limping or little to no moment (bunnies are good at hiding their inquiries)
red sores under feet: from rough flooring, damp bedding, long nails, poor hygiene
no longer pooping: could be a sign of constipation or GI Stasis which can be lethal (can be treated with pineapple juice to help constipation, contact the vet if issue persists)

*All these could be signs of underlying health issue, if you have any questions about your rabbits health please contact your local veterinarian immediately.*

For more information on how to treat these symptoms please visit this great website on rabbit health, how to hold them, and more! --> https://bunnylady.com/category/health/

Spay/Neuter

Spaying or neutering your rabbit will improve aggressive or unwanted behavior, such as spraying. Especially when having two or more rabbits living together, to stop them from fighting or breeding. It also helps to prevent them from getting sick from reproductive infections or cancers, so they can live longer.

For more information please visit this website House Rabbit Society

It's also important to know that female bunnies may display nesting behaviors such as pulling fur, gathering hay, and being aggressive, even when spayed. If your rabbit is psayed not be alarmed becuase it will be certain to pass. Make sure to check if your rabbit is pregnant if she has not be spayed or has been in contact with male rabbits.

Bringing Your Bunny Home

Bringing your bunny home is exciting!

Please remember to give your bunny time to adjust to its new environment and new parents. You need to bond with your new bunny. Your bunny might not be its usual self because its adjusting to a new home therefore, it might be scared, shy, or curious. Just like other pets, bunnies can be trained. Give your bunny time to adjust and get to know your bunny before you let it roam around freely. Make sure to bunny proof your home as well!

Read more great tips on bringing your new bunny home at: House Rabbit Society and how to bond with your bunny at The Bunny Lady

Bunny Potty Training

Yes! Bunnies can be litter trained.

Bunnies are incredibly clean animals and can easily be litter trained, with patience and love. Properly training your bunny creates a happy environment for all.

Giving Them Their Own Space: When done properly, litter training creates a happy place for your rabbit to spend their time. Rabbits really enjoy their litter box and often spend time sleeping, eating and playing inside of it.

Freedom to Roam: Once your rabbit has been properly trained, they can hop around more freely, giving them more mental stimulation—and you’ll have the peace of mind knowing that they’ll head to the bunny litter spot when they need to do their business.

Litter Training

Clipping your Bunny's Nails

Common Rabbit Behaviors

Some bunnies might love chin ribs while others may hate it, so be wary because they could easily bit you.

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