hi! welcome to RU. I'm glad you've done some research and gotten him a much larger cage. the things you see in pet stores really aren't suitable, nor are most of the hutches
its sad. I'm not sure how much you know, but I'd just like to cover some basics with you if that's alright. you can disregard this if its information you're aware of!
- Dobby will need to be vaccinated for three deadly diseases, myxi, RHD1, and a new horrible strain called RHD2. the first two (myxi, RHD1) come as a combination vaccine known mostly as nobivac. the second requires its own vaccine mostly known under filivac. vaccination is the only protection.
- I would suggest finding a good exotic vet, or one with a rabbit specalist to be under. the RWAF has a list of registered vets here so you know you're in good hands
- I have no idea if he is but, now is also probably a good time to start thinking about neutering. he's of age and will start to become full of hormones. it makes litter training a harder process as well, aggression, humping and spraying will perhaps start to happen too. he'll be a happier bunny without his plums
- in the future, I would also suggest after neutering that it would be a good time to look for a friend. bunnies thrive on bunny company and having a human only friend just idn't the same.
anyway, sorry for lecturing you. I just wanted to drop some info as I'm never sure how much people are aware
I personally use bathmats, but my girl has some troubles with arthritis so she sometimes can't quite make it to the litter tray. they work for me as they are absorbable. the only problem is is that they unravel so if they chew it, you end up with a blockage possible.
polar fleece or anti-pill fleece is very good as it doesn't unravel and is very hard to chew in my opinion.
it really just depends on your bunny, thankfully mine have never chewed the blankets i've provided in cages, but have eaten any soft beds they have been offered :lol: some bunnies also pee on soft things so blankets are out of the question.
is he litter trained? if not, its probably best that you do that first before you change bedding. here are some useful links on litter training your bunny:
https://rabbit.org/faq-litter-training-2/
http://myhouserabbit.com/rabbit-care/litter-training-your-pet-rabbit/
here are some other links for you as well to check out
https://rabbit.org/faq-spaying-and-neutering/ : information on spaying and neutering
https://www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/rabbit-advice/neutering-your-rabbit/ : information on spaying and neutering
https://www.saveafluff.co.uk/rabbit-info/neutering-spaying-rabbits : information on spaying and neutering
https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-care-advice/rabbit-friendly-vets/rabbit-friendly-vet-list/ : a rabbit approved vet list, all vet practices on here have a rabbit savvy vet so you know you're safe with them
generally for any good online advice, these places hold reliable and accurate information:
http://myhouserabbit.com
https://rabbit.org
https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk
https://www.saveafluff.co.uk
http://www.therabbithouse.com