Are you thinking about owning a pet rabbit, or maybe already do and having problems. Well, I’m here to help you discover some basic rabbit care. The Information that you will need, to make the best decisions from the start.
I’m a rabbit owning enthusiast with a passion for sharing knowledge. Especially with new pet rabbit owners, to help them provide the best possible care for their bunnies.
My blog is a growing resource covering all aspects of pet rabbit ownership. Starting with basic rabbit care, including diet, housing and health. Along with other general and advanced topics. So, whether you’re a new, or an experienced rabbit owner, you’ll find practical articles and advice, as well my rabbit stories to enrich your rabbit care journey.
While, my mission is to create a complete source of rabbit care information. Where pet rabbit owners can find solutions and help with these often misunderstood pets. So, join me in exploring the nature and needs of rabbits and discover how to give your bunnies the long, happy and healthy life they’re entitled to.
Keeping bunnies indoors or out side, giving them enough space is essential to basic rabbit care.
However, new rabbit owners don’t think about how much room a rabbit actually needs. But wherever you choose to keep them, space is essential to basic rabbit care and their health. That’s why Babe and Bob agree with the animal welfare recommendation of at least six square meters of space. For up to two bunnies. So, they might see it as cruel to have less space than they recommend. Therefore, you can’t keep them in a hutch or cage anymore!
Will they be happy living their whole life in such a small area? Are you kidding? It’s hard for bunnies to behave naturally in a small area. They can cover three meters in a single jump and run at 30 mph. So, they’ve got what it takes to beat the fastest human sprinter. Also, when they play, they love to run, jump, and twist in mid-air.
So, Trust me, confining pet rabbits in a small space won’t keep them healthy and happy.
Babe and bob explains why your pet rabbits need a high raw fibre diet to keep them healthy.
Before taking a bunny home, make sure you have hay and its current brand of nuggets. Because, its diet is basic to rabbit care and sudden changes may be fatal. But once your new rabbit has settled in, you can start to transition their diet, making changes, one food type at a time, slowly over 14 days. However, bunnies less than 1 year old need junior nuggets. Which provide the minerals they need for growth during their first year. But, on reaching one year old, they should be transitioned to adult nuggets!
Rabbits eat mostly grass. So, giving them hay, fresh water, and a few leafy greens and nuggets every day will keep them happy. But feeding these pets isn’t that simple! Therefore, understanding how they digest their food is essential and covered in my post on feeding rabbits.
Owning a pet rabbit means you have to care for its health and welfare, just like any other pet. However, they are adept at hiding health issues that are life threatening, with the only sign being a change in behaviour. For example, lethargy, hiding away and not eating. All of which need urgent veterinary help! But there are others, such as, watering eyes or a running nose. So being aware, and acting on any unusual changes in your bunny, is an essential part basic rabbit care.
My bunnies Babe and Bob have both stopped eating, the most common sign that something is wrong, Bob more than once. Resulting in costly visits to the vet for treatment with two injections and some oral daily pain relief. Since they’re both well taken care of, I cannot find the cause. However, if you commit to owning a pet rabbit, you also commit to the cost of ensuring its wellbeing.
Owning a pet rabbit is not just about having a cute, cuddly child’s pet; a bunny is a long term commitment that requires adult care.
Rabbits can live for ten years or more, which means you’re signing up for a decade of care. This includes providing them with a safe habitat, a balanced diet, regular health checks and vaccinations. Therefore, Babe and Bob will help to understand their welfare needs. While rabbits thrive in environments where they can exercise and explore. A small cage simply won’t keep them healthy and happy. So, really think hard before you commit to a life of fun and dedication to these cute, hairy, hopping pets.
Babe and bob offers information and advice based on personal experience and knowledge. Hence, dedicated to the care and wellbeing of your pet rabbits.
