Basic Care
I feed my rabbits and their babies Purina Rabbit Chow Complete AdvantEdge. Bunnies up to 8 months of age can be fed pellets free choice (you can refill their bowl as it is emptied), because these bunnies are still growing. Clean fresh water should be given daily, they also require hay everyday for optimal health, Timothy hay is essential to their diets as it aids in digestion and intestinal health. They also need pieces of non treated wood to chew on - rabbit teeth grow throughout their lives so they must chew on things to keep their teeth worn down. Their nails should be trimmed on a regular basis. Baby bunnies should not have any fruit or vegetables until they are at least 6 months old (Never Iceberg Lettuce). The bunny has started on litter box training but you will have to continue to train the bunny until he/she is completely trained. I rather you keep the bunny inside but, if he/she is going to be kept outdoors in either warm or cold weather, make sure that part of the cage is sheltered from the wind and the sun. During the winter straw bedding is recommended for the sheltered area of the cage for insulation. Be sure the bunny’s water is changed daily, because if the water freezes he/she will become dehydrated. In the summer put a frozen water bottle in their cage with them and make sure the bunny has plenty of cold drinking water. The cage needs to have an area where the bunny can get off the wire; rabbits can get sore feet if they are on 100% wire.
A rabbit is a living creature that requires daily care and socialization. These are just general guidelines; you should do some extra research on your own. I hope you enjoy you new furry friend
A rabbit is a living creature that requires daily care and socialization. These are just general guidelines; you should do some extra research on your own. I hope you enjoy you new furry friend
Healthy Food for Rabbits
6 months old and up.
I found this list of herbs, vegetables, and fruit on the Internet.
Remember to introduce new food to your rabbit gradually, and give limited amounts. Rabbits can have different reactions to food-types, so I suggest you keep an eye on the droppings when introducing new food or increasing the amounts of particular foods. Make sure you still give your rabbit plenty of Timothy Hay everyday for optimal health.
Herbs
Basil
Peppermint
Parsley
Garden Cress
Caraway
Dill
Oregano
Lavender
Comfrey
Dandelion
Rosemary
Clover
Chamomile
Cilantro
Borage
Mustard greens
Tarragon
Lemon Balm
Vegetables
Carrots
Radish
Peppers
Romaine Lettuce
Lollo Rosso Lettuce
Rucola
Pumpkin
Squash, Zucchini
Beets and tops
Fennel
Okra
Alfalfa (fresh)
Parsley root
Fruit
Raspberry (and Leaves)
Blueberry (and Bushes)
Strawberry (and Leaves)
Apple (no seed)
Melon
Papaya
Pear (no seeds)
Peach
Pineapple
Banana
Mango
Remember to introduce new food to your rabbit gradually, and give limited amounts. Rabbits can have different reactions to food-types, so I suggest you keep an eye on the droppings when introducing new food or increasing the amounts of particular foods. Make sure you still give your rabbit plenty of Timothy Hay everyday for optimal health.
Herbs
Basil
Peppermint
Parsley
Garden Cress
Caraway
Dill
Oregano
Lavender
Comfrey
Dandelion
Rosemary
Clover
Chamomile
Cilantro
Borage
Mustard greens
Tarragon
Lemon Balm
Vegetables
Carrots
Radish
Peppers
Romaine Lettuce
Lollo Rosso Lettuce
Rucola
Pumpkin
Squash, Zucchini
Beets and tops
Fennel
Okra
Alfalfa (fresh)
Parsley root
Fruit
Raspberry (and Leaves)
Blueberry (and Bushes)
Strawberry (and Leaves)
Apple (no seed)
Melon
Papaya
Pear (no seeds)
Peach
Pineapple
Banana
Mango