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There are approximately one million rabbits kept as pets in the UK, and at the last count, about 33,000 in rescue centres. Rabbits are the third most popular pet, but are often the first pet of the household to go, if situations change.
Rabbits are complex characters, and are not suitable as children’s pets. They are great fun to keep, and very rewarding. Many people now keep them as house rabbits.
Rabbits are athletic creatures, and need space to run, jump, lie down, and investigate their area. As rabbits are prey animals, they need to live in a secure place, away from the sight and smell of predators, especially foxes. Rabbits are intelligent and can be litter trained. They need to have access to a draft free, damp free environment. Rabbits should be kept at the minimum in a hutch size of 6 x2 x2 foot, and access to daily exercise, preferably in an attached run. They can live in sheds, dog kennels, and indoors.
A rabbit’s diet should consist of plenty of fresh hay, grass, appropriate vegetables and a supply of fresh water. Pellets or mix should be fed as a complimentary food, and as per the manufacturers’ instructions. If you notice that your rabbit has not eaten, or poo’d then it needs to see a vet immediately as it could be seriously ill.
Rabbits are very sociable animals, and should be kept with other rabbit/s, neutered of course to prevent more rabbits! All rabbits adopted from ………………………………. will be neutered before rehoming. Rabbits require 3 vaccinations per year. 2 for myxomatosis and 1 for viral haemmorhagic disease (VHD).
Rabbits need to be checked on regularly, in particular in the summer months, when they become vulnerable to fly strike. This can happen if your rabbit gets a dirty back end, and flies lay eggs in the dirt, which then hatch maggots. These maggots infest the rabbits and it can be fatal. Some rabbits require daily grooming, this depends on their fur.
There are approximately one million rabbits kept as pets in the UK, and at the last count, about 33,000 in rescue centres. Rabbits are the third most popular pet, but are often the first pet of the household to go, if situations change.
Rabbits are complex characters, and are not suitable as children’s pets. They are great fun to keep, and very rewarding. Many people now keep them as house rabbits.
Rabbits are athletic creatures, and need space to run, jump, lie down, and investigate their area. As rabbits are prey animals, they need to live in a secure place, away from the sight and smell of predators, especially foxes. Rabbits are intelligent and can be litter trained. They need to have access to a draft free, damp free environment. Rabbits should be kept at the minimum in a hutch size of 6 x2 x2 foot, and access to daily exercise, preferably in an attached run. They can live in sheds, dog kennels, and indoors.
A rabbit’s diet should consist of plenty of fresh hay, grass, appropriate vegetables and a supply of fresh water. Pellets or mix should be fed as a complimentary food, and as per the manufacturers’ instructions. If you notice that your rabbit has not eaten, or poo’d then it needs to see a vet immediately as it could be seriously ill.
Rabbits are very sociable animals, and should be kept with other rabbit/s, neutered of course to prevent more rabbits! All rabbits adopted from ………………………………. will be neutered before rehoming. Rabbits require 3 vaccinations per year. 2 for myxomatosis and 1 for viral haemmorhagic disease (VHD).
Rabbits need to be checked on regularly, in particular in the summer months, when they become vulnerable to fly strike. This can happen if your rabbit gets a dirty back end, and flies lay eggs in the dirt, which then hatch maggots. These maggots infest the rabbits and it can be fatal. Some rabbits require daily grooming, this depends on their fur.