The basics
Rabbits need to be kept in pairs, they need neutering and vaccinations twice yearly, hay is the most important part of their diets, it should be available at all times
Girls or boys?
Either, depends entirely on the individual rabbit
Housing
Outside rabbits can kept in a hutch, nothing less than 5 foot, or in a shed, you need a run so they can have exercise or if you garden is completely secure and bunny proof they can have the whole run of it- only under supervision though
Feeding
Hay, hay and more hay, a good quality pelleted feed should be given rather than a mix as most rabbits selective feed. Veggies should also form the main part of the diet, with pellets making up around 5% in total
TLC
Tender Loving Care, rabbits should become part of the family and become a joy to have as a pet; they should not be locked away in a hutch at the end of the garden.
Health
Regular check ups are essential, as are vaccinations for VHD (Viral Hemorrhagic Disease) and Myxomatosis, in high risk areas Myxomatosis should be given every six months, VHD is yearly. Both sexes of rabbits should be neutered when old enough, females should be spayed at six months to eradicate Uterine Cancer, hormonal problems and phantom pregnancies. Males should be neutered as soon as their testicles drop at around 14/15 weeks of age; this will enable you to keep male and females together with out the risk of pregnancy.
Breeding?
Should not be done, at the time of writing there are currently over 33,000 rabbits in rescue.
Go to a rescue centre rather than a pet shop!
Rabbits need to be kept in pairs, they need neutering and vaccinations twice yearly, hay is the most important part of their diets, it should be available at all times
Girls or boys?
Either, depends entirely on the individual rabbit
Housing
Outside rabbits can kept in a hutch, nothing less than 5 foot, or in a shed, you need a run so they can have exercise or if you garden is completely secure and bunny proof they can have the whole run of it- only under supervision though
Feeding
Hay, hay and more hay, a good quality pelleted feed should be given rather than a mix as most rabbits selective feed. Veggies should also form the main part of the diet, with pellets making up around 5% in total
TLC
Tender Loving Care, rabbits should become part of the family and become a joy to have as a pet; they should not be locked away in a hutch at the end of the garden.
Health
Regular check ups are essential, as are vaccinations for VHD (Viral Hemorrhagic Disease) and Myxomatosis, in high risk areas Myxomatosis should be given every six months, VHD is yearly. Both sexes of rabbits should be neutered when old enough, females should be spayed at six months to eradicate Uterine Cancer, hormonal problems and phantom pregnancies. Males should be neutered as soon as their testicles drop at around 14/15 weeks of age; this will enable you to keep male and females together with out the risk of pregnancy.
Breeding?
Should not be done, at the time of writing there are currently over 33,000 rabbits in rescue.
Go to a rescue centre rather than a pet shop!