When you first adopt a pet rabbit it’s important to have a good working knowledge of the key rabbit care tips and tricks to give your new rabbit the best chance of a long, healthy and happy life. For a rabbit to flourish, they need safe and comfortable housing, good diet, exercise and socialization with …
Rabbits are very easy pets to look after and you can keep them healthy by making sure you feed them the most appropriate diet. Rabbits are herbivores which means they only eat a plant-based diet unlike other household pets like cats and dogs who need a protein-rich (and meat-based) diet to keep them active and …
A rabbit hutch or bunny hutch is a large rabbit enclosure suitable for housing rabbits outdoors or in a barn. You can also build smaller indoor rabbit enclosures or hutches (even using old furniture). Think of a rabbit hutch as like a rabbit cage but much larger. It’s designed to be a safe space for …
Rabbits are intelligent and inquisitive creatures. Many potential rabbit owners don’t realize that their pet rabbits can be successfully trained to toilet in the same spot using a cat litter tray. The key to successful potty training your rabbit is consistency and litter training can be achieved in as little as two weeks. When you …
One of the first things that new rabbit owners have to decide upon when bringing a new rabbit home is what to call them. Rabbits make great pets and they will recognize and respond to their name as long as you keep it simple and under three syllables. This rule also applies to naming cats …
Rabbit grooming is not just about keeping your rabbit’s fur looking nice, it’s also a chance for you to conduct basic health checks on your rabbit on a regular basis. Grooming also works to socialize and tame your pet rabbit. The more frequently you handle and brush your rabbit, the more they come to trust …
Domesticated rabbits who are raised as pets or show animals in a comfortable family environment can live anywhere from between eight to 12 years. Rabbits in the wild generally only live about one or two years as they are preyed upon by larger animals such as foxes or coyotes, mountain lions and eagles. Their delicate …