My friend is moving and can no longer take care of her rabbits. Her rabbits are in a very very small cage. There are two rabbits in one cage and it no bigger then a 15 gallon reptile tank (I have a lot of reptiles and that’s all I can compare it too). I am thinking of taking them for her.
So, I just want to know what are the basics to caring for rabbits.
What cage, food, toys, hides, water, bedding, etc?
Any help is gratefully appreciated!
I am willing to do whatever it takes for these bunny’s to have a great home.
Want to know what are the basics to caring for rabbits?
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Mandy
My set up, xpen with fence panels and a cage as a base, doors always open, they are bonded and fence is folded back but decided to sleep seperate, my advice make sure cant get to any wires cos with chew them (spicy hay) x
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Lexie
They need unlimited amount of Timothy hay, fresh water daily, I use a bowl as that’s what works for my bun but water bottles can work too. You can feed pellets but make sure to measure it accurately depending on their weight. The bag would have a feeding guide based on weight. I would ask your friend what she gives them currently. As switching types has to be done gradually over a month period because of their sensitive stomachs. Oxbow pellets are best as they are made by veterinarians with the best ingredients for bunnies.
Oxbow website has great info on what veggies are safe for them and how to introduce them without causing gi upset.
I wouldn’t give much kale, broccoli or cauliflower as they can cause gas which is uncomfortable for bunnies and can lead to issues. Poop is the best way to tell if their gi system is working properly, if they are not pooping or have watery poop and or abnormally small poop this would be gi statis and they need to seen by a vet asap as bunnies can decline very quickly.
They need a lot of space to run around, they need wooden chew toys that are safe for bunnies to wear down their teeth. Oxbow digestible treats are really good for their gi health. They need nail trims about every month as they can over grow and cause joint issues later on.
Getting a litter box and putting it bellow a hay feeder is best as they tend to poop when eating. They need hiding spots as they are prey animals. Having play toys like baby stacking cups are fun to hide their pellets in so they have to work for the food. They need lots of love and company, they are amazing therapeutic animals.
They do make grinding noises with their teeth when happy, they will binky when happy( look up a video) they can also make subtle honking noises.
Oxbow website has great info on what veggies are safe for them and how to introduce them without causing gi upset.
I wouldn’t give much kale, broccoli or cauliflower as they can cause gas which is uncomfortable for bunnies and can lead to issues. Poop is the best way to tell if their gi system is working properly, if they are not pooping or have watery poop and or abnormally small poop this would be gi statis and they need to seen by a vet asap as bunnies can decline very quickly.
They need a lot of space to run around, they need wooden chew toys that are safe for bunnies to wear down their teeth. Oxbow digestible treats are really good for their gi health. They need nail trims about every month as they can over grow and cause joint issues later on.
Getting a litter box and putting it bellow a hay feeder is best as they tend to poop when eating. They need hiding spots as they are prey animals. Having play toys like baby stacking cups are fun to hide their pellets in so they have to work for the food. They need lots of love and company, they are amazing therapeutic animals.
They do make grinding noises with their teeth when happy, they will binky when happy( look up a video) they can also make subtle honking noises.
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Micch
They need more than you think and that cage she’s got them is the worst! They need something big enough for them to stand on there back legs with ease, take 3 big hops!
They need timothy hay, and decent pellets like alpha depending on age or excel/oxbow No Himalayan salts or corn, google GI statis that’s a biggie, plenty of enrichment toys tunnels ect they can jump 4FT with ease they need to be fixed before 3 if they haven’t already due to cancers. Erm I think I’ve covered the basics
They need timothy hay, and decent pellets like alpha depending on age or excel/oxbow No Himalayan salts or corn, google GI statis that’s a biggie, plenty of enrichment toys tunnels ect they can jump 4FT with ease they need to be fixed before 3 if they haven’t already due to cancers. Erm I think I’ve covered the basics
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