Bunny Basics

[Nyhillbillies]

Thx FeatherFeet for the tag!


I recommend a large above ground hutch within a fence. Racoons and dogs love to dig into ground colonies, and rabbits are spreading RHDV2 like wildfire right now.

Make sure you're giving lots of different surfaces for their feet, I like to use drywall, hay, and ceramic tiles. Improper flooring can give them sore hocks or splayed legs.
I like to use both bowls and water bottles because bowls can tip and water bottles can leak.
I use gravity feeders so that they don't waste feed by tipping bowls.
I like to give them pine cones, toilet paper rolls stuffed with hay, wooden ABC blocks, and some bells for toys. Change things up for them. They love to play.
I use a few different brushes because I keep four different breeds, so once you know what kind of rabbit you're getting I could tell you what works best for their fur type.

Yep. I give them frozen bottles of water to lick in the summer, along with ceramic tile boxes with ice packs to lay on. Fans are great for airflow and keeping any amonia smells down.
Hay and wind blockers for winter time. Keep their waters thawed and their feeders full.

It depends. If they were raised inside then it'd be best to keep them inside until mid spring when temps are neutral. If they were raised outside they will have a great winter coat and provided with enough hay they'll be fine. Bringing them from a cold outdoor environment into a warm indoor environment could make them blow their coats.


One is usually fine. Siblings can do great together, and two neutered boys can be good friends. Two unaltered females make great friends in my experience.


Usually bunnies are weaned and sold at eight weeks of age. I like to sell mine at ten weeks to ensure that they're gaining great weight and they have good temperaments for being pets.

Are you set on keeping your bun outdoors or could you keep it indoors? Indoor bunnies are sweet, playful, and affectionate pets. My outdoor rabbits are still fabulous pets but I don't get to enjoy them as much.

@BelovedBirds :check this thread out!

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Is @BelovedBirds getting a bunny??

 

[BelovedBirds]

Is @BelovedBirds getting a bunny??

Already got!
I rescued her from a bad situation a lil while ago... It was meant to be temporary while I find her a home, but she's managing to dig her way into my heart So we'll see lol.

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Already got!
I rescued her from a bad situation a lil while ago... It was meant to be temporary while I find her a home, but she's managing to dig her way into my heart So we'll see lol.

Oh I didn’t know that! We only ever talk ducks.

That’s so great of you to rescue!

 

[BelovedBirds]

Oh I didn’t know that! We only ever talk ducks.

That’s so great of you to rescue!

oh trust me, I'm into all kinds of animals!!
Bunnies especially. I had three rabbits when I was younger, I adored them, but sadly wasn't taught how best to look after them. All died young, though the reasons were beyond our control. So when I saw this sweet girl, I couldnt leave her where she was! She was free, but labelled as wild and aggressive. She's been fine while here, but needs spaying.
I named her Bonnie!

 

[BabyGotQuack]

oh trust me, I'm into all kinds of animals!!
Bunnies especially. I had three rabbits when I was younger, I adored them, but sadly wasn't taught how best to look after them. All died young, though the reasons were beyond our control. So when I saw this sweet girl, I couldnt leave her where she was! She was free, but labelled as wild and aggressive. She's been fine while here, but needs spaying.
I named her Bonnie! View attachment 3302538

Aww how fun!