Archive for the ‘Rabbits’ Category

 
Monday, March 14th, 2011

Rabbit FoodTo continue our blog series on keeping a pet rabbit, the subject of what to feed your bunny needs to be highlighted. A rabbit’s diet should be diverse; not only to ensure that your bunny receives all of their required nutrients, but also to ensure that they are interested in their food in the variety of foods on offer.

Grass hay should form the largest constituent of your rabbit’s diet and should be provided to them in abundance. Hay provides rabbits with plenty of fibre that can help to keep their gut in order and their intestines working efficiently, preventing digestive problems in the long term. Hay can be supplemented by fresh grass as well by letting your rabbit out into the garden to enjoy the greenery. More ›

Friday, February 18th, 2011

Rabbit HutchOnce you have chosen the breed of rabbit you think will be most suitable for you and your family it is important to find somewhere for the rabbit to spend its time. There are hundreds of rabbit cages and hutches available on the market making choosing a process of careful consideration.

It will also be important to decide whether your rabbit will be an indoor or outdoor animal as this is likely to determine the type of cage or hutch that will be appropriate. It is worth remembering that even indoor rabbits will need somewhere peaceful so that they can rest and relax. Many rabbit owners choose to have an outdoor hutch and an indoor home; the outdoor cage for when the rabbit is kept in the garden and a smaller home for bringing the rabbit indoors at night or if the weather is bad. More ›

Thursday, February 10th, 2011

Choosing Your Pet RabbitHopefully you have read our previous post on the benefits of owning your very own pet rabbit, in it we explored rabbit ownership and how through love and care it is possible that your rabbit will be an important member of the family.

Before heading out to buy your rabbit it is important to decide whether your pet will be an indoor or outdoor animal. If you are considering keeping your rabbit outside then it is important to realise that you will still need to include them in family life, socialising with them daily, if you are planning on keeping a house rabbit then it is equally important to ‘rabbit proof’ the house so that it cannot chew through any electrical wiring for instance. More ›

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Considering a Pet Rabbit?Rabbits are a great pet and can be a welcome addition to any family. As highly social animals they revel in the company of family members and if possible, like to live in pairs. Rabbits do however require a great deal of care and subsequently the decision of whether to buy a rabbit should only be taken after some serious consideration.

Rabbits are expected to live for between five and fifteen years, dependent upon the particular breed. Subsequently as a potential owner it is important to look at your own life and assess whether you will be able to devote enough time to care and love a rabbit for the entirety of its life.

The benefits of keeping rabbits are that they are extremely social and respond well to being handled gently and regularly, forming a strong bond with their owners. Rabbits can even be litter trained and can be taught some tricks and special behaviour; making them a good option as both indoor and outdoor pets. More ›