Rabbit Care
Rabbits may be small in stature, but they have a lot of special needs and requirements that differ from the normal type of pets that we are accustomed to. So anyone who is thinking of getting a rabbit as a pet should learn proper rabbit care before making a decision. To help get you going in the right direction, I have provided you with some steps:
Rabbit Cage
As a rule of from, you need to make sure that the cage for your rabbit is a minimum of four times bigger than your rabbit. If you can make it bigger than do so, as bigger is always better especially if your rabbit is going to be spending a lot of time in the cage. The cage’s floor should be solid. Many rabbit cages are still made with wire floors with pull out pans underneath because it can be cleaned easily, but cages of this type are uncomfortable and my cause sores. If the cage you have has a wire floor, cover it with sisal mats, grass or a piece of wood.
What to Feed Your Rabbit
Make sure that you have an unlimited supply of grass hay, such as brome or timothy. This is a primary part of your rabbits diet, and it truly helps to keep your rabbit healthy by ensuring that it has a clean intestinal tract. As part of its feed, you will also need to keep a supply of rabbit pellets. Younger rabbits (under 6 months old) should eat pellets that contain at least 18% fiber and 15% to 19% protein. Collard greens, carrots tops, lettuces, turnip greens and other dark leafy vegetables should be the third component of your rabbit’s diet. You need to give your rabbit a minimum of 2 cups leafy green vegetables for every 6 pounds that it weighs. Give your rabbit a clean and fresh supply of water at all times.
Litter Training
Rabbits have a tendency to use a single part of its cage for littering. When your rabbit decides which area of its cage it wants to use, you need to fill that area with pelleted newspaper litter, or some type of hay. The litter box should be changed daily to keep the cage as clean and as odorless as possible.
Keeping the Cage Cleaned
Clean your rabbit’s cage at least once a week. When you are cleaning its cage you need to put your rabbit in a safe area. Sweep the floor to remove any solid debris. Whenever you clean and scrub the cage floor, make sure that you use soap and warm water.
Handling
Improper handling of your rabbit can cause injury. Make sure that you don’t never pick up a rabbit by using its ears. Handle the rabbit carefully using one hand to support it’s front legs and the other hand to support it’s hind legs.
Rabbit Supply
Any rabbit owner must have the following: A cage or a hutch, litter for the litter box, a rabbit carrier or pet carrier, hay, a brush for grooming, rabbit pellets for food, chew toys that are safe, a box for digging, and any watering and food bowl which is preferably made out of ceramic.
This If you need to find a good place to buy these items, you can find them all at rabbit cages for sale.
