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Most people don’t know what to expect when they get a pet rabbit. They have questions about feeding, housing, health, and other issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rabbits are adorable and fun pets but aren’t always the easiest to care for. You need to make sure you research all of the aspects of rabbit ownership before getting one so that your new friend has a long healthy life with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ve compiled everything you’ll need to know about owning a pet rabbit before you buy one. This article is filled with introductory information on how to take care of your bunny from diet and exercise, how big their cage should be, common diseases they’re susceptible too as well as other helpful tips like litter training them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Did you know that rabbits need a lot of space and a nice outdoor area to play in? Rabbits are an animal that requires a lot of attention, care, and exercise. They can be very active animals, but they also enjoy relaxing time too. If you want to take the best care of your rabbit, you must give them the right amount of space indoors and outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is essential for your new bunny that they have enough space and quiet areas to go when they want some alone time. Ensure there are plenty of hiding spots in their environment, so you know exactly where to search if ever lost or scared!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The size of a rabbit’s cage is essential because it determines the amount and quality of living space. The general rule of thumb is to provide each bunny with one square foot per pound, but this can vary depending on how many rabbits are housed together in an enclosure. This rule assumes your bunny gets lots of exercise time outside the cage every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When purchasing your new pet hutch or cattery for bunnies, the right size cage will meet two options: 1) It should be small enough that the rabbit most likely won’t attempt escape from their confines; 2) large enough to house them comfortably while providing adequate light and air circulation as well as allow plenty of room for movement within its confines (generally about 3 square feet per animal).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make sure that your rabbit feels safe, it is important to use a pleasant and caring voice around them. A loud or harsh one may frighten the bunnies away so refrain from shouting at them for attention, especially if they’re not doing anything wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Offer fresh hay daily. Hay is required daily and is not replaced by pellet food. Hay is needed to help a rabbit\u2019s teeth not to get overgrown and is readily digestible. Rotten or moldy hay can make rabbits sick, so be sure that it is dry before feeding them any portion of their diet every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, rabbit pellet food is acceptable to feed them, but it must be accompanied by greens or hay. The natural grinding action and nutrients are essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The same goes for water – change out the old stuff with new bottled spring water twice per week at least! We recommend a daily water change. Ensure they’re getting enough clean drinking water access during warm weather months in particular because this will help prevent heatstroke and dehydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rabbit’s enclosure should be kept clean to avoid an unhealthy environment. To do this, the droppings need to be removed every day from your pet’s litter box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process of cleaning a rabbit cage is simple and straightforward: remove all waste daily so that you and your rabbit are not exposed or surrounded by its odor in your home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rabbit owners often put a newspaper or another substrate in their cages to clean and absorb urine. A paper-based pellet rabbit bedding product is best. Don\u2019t confuse the pellet bedding for pellet food; they are not the same. Also, do not use kitty litter. The materials in the kitty litter can cause respiratory issues for your bunny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having a litter pan beneath the cage that pulls out makes cleaning up big messes easy. But don\u2019t forget to scrub and clean any areas where your rabbit walks. Fecal matter can get stuck on the cage floor and should not be overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rabbits are social creatures who need plenty of exercise to stay healthy. Make sure you give them at least an hour outside their cage every day for playtime and exploration, or they will become bored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rabbit is a sociable creature that requires ample opportunity to explore the outdoors daily to be happy indoors over time as well; make sure your pet has at least one full hours’ worth of outdoor time each day with requisite care so it can enjoy its life while also staying safe from predators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike dogs, rabbits do not digest carbohydrates. To keep their food intake at a manageable level for the rabbit’s body, it is best if they are fed vegetables like carrots and lettuce, which will be digested more easily by them than other types of foods such as corn or beans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A typical pet rabbit will eat, per day, roughly one-half to one cup of hay. Hay is a type of vegetation that rabbits typically prefer to fresh vegetables and fruits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general, most rabbits should be fed a diet comprised primarily of timothy or alfalfa hay pellets in addition to at least 1\/2 cup (or 14 ounces) daily water intake from either the drinking bottle or through natural feeding habits such as eating grasses on their own out in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n