Thinking about bringing home a bunny?
 

What to feed your bunny:
 

*High-quality rabbit food that doesnt have any seeds or colorful fillers. 
 

*Unlimited amount of Timothy hay. We personally feed Oxbow Timothy hay/Orchard grass mix.
 

*Clean water must be available at all times.
 

*Do not feed chocolate, caffeine or alcohol as these can cause serious medical conditions. Avoid sugar and high fat treats, even the yogurt treats. They contain dairy and can hurt their tummy.

 

Rabbit Pellets
 

Commercial pelleted food is available on in many varieties. Pellets that are about 25 percent fiber and a low fat content are best. Rabbits have low fat requirements so their diet needs only to contain 2 percent fat. Smaller pellet sizes are better for young rabbits. 

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Treats
 

Rabbits love sugary foods as treats. Offer only a small amount of these treats a day. Your rabbit will enjoy apple slices, pears, kiwi fruit, melons and strawberries and an array of vegetables. There are also a wide variety of commercially available bunny treats. Use sugary treats in moderation to prevent obesity and intestinal problems. Please stay away from yogurt treats, dairy is extremly bad for bunnies. see our safe food list!

 

Change
 

Always introduce new foods or changes in diet slowly. Making changes too rapidly will change the natural flora in your rabbits intestines which can cause bacteria to grow in their intestinal tract. This can be toxic to your pet. Changing their diet slowly over a four to five day period will prevent this. Thats why i send home a bag of feed to help with their transition.

 

Cages

 

*Indoor Rabbits
 

Your pet’s cage should be at least four times the size of the rabbit. Do not use glass cages or aquariums as they do not provide enough ventilation. An area for the litter box should be provided. We use dog kennels and make our own litterboxes. The bigger the litter box the better! We also start litter box training right away so that it will be easy cleanup. There are many commercially available cages designed for rabbits. Remember, bigger is always better when it comes to the living area of your pet.

 

*Outside Rabbits
 

A rabbit’s outside hutch should be several feet off the ground and at least 30 x 36 x 20 inches. It should provide an enclosed nesting area with straw or hay for your pet to relax and sleep as well as a solid floor through part of the cage that will help prevent foot injury and sore hocks. The hutch should be weatherproof and be able to protect your bunny from extreme hot or cold temperatures. Be sure to keep cages in shade. Although we highly recommend these bunnies live indoors.

 

*Toys & Chew Toys
 

Rabbits need ways to be entertained just like everyone else so make sure you include plenty of toys. They love ramps, steps and platforms to play and exercise on as well as toys that can be pushed and tossed around. You should also include some chew toys since rabbits love to chew and the toys will help wear down their teeth. You can also make your own boredom buster toys at home!

 

*Please trim nails every so often! if they get too long it can result in an injury to their toes. If you are nervous about trimming nails, most vet offices will trim them for you for a reasonable price. If you live in the area near me, I can also trim their nails for you.