Any rabbit breeding operation will have extra rabbits- each generation will produce rabbits that don’t match the desired type of rabbit, and you should have a plan for how you will deal with this. Note that animal shelters and pet store donations should be a last resort- these places already have many sources of animals. Animal shelters often already have far too many animals to handle, and any extras may just be put down. Dumping animals at a stranger’s house is cruel and is not an acceptable option.

For a large rabbit operation, such as a farm for yarn or meat purposes, there will be additional considerations, as there are smells and waste products above and beyond what a home pet owner will produce. In these cases, it is best to find a way to treat rabbit waste as a fertilizer, as it can be good for gardens if handled properly, and this reduces costly landfill waste.

Take care to keep your rabbit contained- if it escapes, it may be eaten by wild animals, hit by a car, or catch an illness. Tame rabbits will not be used to the dangers of the wild, and may live a short and unhappy time in the wild. In some areas of the world, such as Australia, wild rabbits are serious pests, lacking sufficient predators. In this case, it may actually be a crime to let animals loose.

Make sure you take your rabbit to the vet, know how to feed it and how much, and make sure it gets the appropriate shots and vaccinations. If you are keeping it as a pet, consider spaying or neutering it- there are far too many unwanted animals in the world already. If you are breeding rabbits and keep the ones that don’t have the traits you want, you should also consider spaying or neutering these, as otherwise they may escape or breed when you aren’t paying attention, and you will have more on your hands than you can deal with.

Don’t take on a pet rabbit or rabbit breeding hobby unless you are prepared to take care of the animals. Far too many rabbits are purchased as an Easter pet, only to be abandoned, unloved. Before you embark on something so ambitious, you should research the care of the animals, to make sure you can afford it, both in terms of money and time.

When you are researching where to purchase your first rabbit, you should give thought to the nature of the place you are purchasing it. For example, you might purchase a pet rabbit at a place like Petsmart (in the U.S.), but you should look into how well they care for their animals. On the other hand, such a store will probably not work if you need to breed rabbits, as they will not come with a pedigree- you should look for a local rabbit breeding, e.g. through a breeding association or through the internet.

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Despite his untimely end, Bunbun had a good life. My parents allowed the rabbit in order to teach my brother responsibility. He had to learn how to take care of the rabbit and find the necessary tools in order to do so.

Rabbits have similar needs to humans: food, water, shelter. When keeping only one rabbit, it is not hard or expensive to provide for these basic needs.

Rabbits need a hutch that is clean and dry, with plenty of light and ventilation. As the keeper, you need something that is accessible while keeping the rabbit safe and contained. Thus, a wire cage is the most viable option. It is self cleaning—any excrement falls right through the bars. It allows for full ventilation and light. It can be kept indoors or outdoors. If kept outdoors, you will have to provide protection from the weather. In addition, a metal wire cage will last for many years. A metal wire cage can be purchased or built from scratch.

The most difficult part of watering the rabbit is spilling the water. A bottom-heavy dish would be sufficient, but there are more convenient devices. The most common device is a plastic bottle with a metal tube that hangs on the outside of the cage. The metal tube sticks through the bars so the rabbit can drink from it. These can be purchased at most pet stores. You can also make your own version with a soda bottle and a drinking valve.

Feeding a rabbit is like feeding yourself: there are many things you will eat, but other things that you should eat. Rabbits will eat cabbage, carrots, broccoli and any variety of vegetables and weeds, but unless proportioned correctly, the rabbit will not receive the right vitamins and minerals necessary to maintain a healthy life. This said, use pellets. Pellets are designed precisely to solve this problem. They contain everything a rabbit needs: alfalfa hay, protein, phosphorus, calcium, vitamins, and minerals. Pellets will help you keep a healthy rabbit for a long time.

Here are a few tips for feeding your rabbits. Don’t feed young rabbits greens. This can cause diarrhea which will kill them. If you feed your rabbit pellets, treat other greens as treats or candy. Use them sparingly. Feed adult rabbits 2 to 3 ounces of pellets per day. Pet your rabbit—and have fun.

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When breeding rabbits you must consider many different aspects. The total cost of care against the total profit is important as well your market for the type of product you with to produce. All these things considered, there are several ways in which to narrow your choices.

Suppose you want to farm rabbits for meat. Giant rabbits generally cost more money to keep and feed then they earn when you sell the meat. Medium sized rabbits (9-12 lbs) are meaty ad fine-boned. More meat is available from this size rabbit when the bones are removed. For exhibitions, small rabbits tend to be the best choice, but they are also used for laboratory animals. Dwarf rabbits (2-4 lbs) enjoy studying quantum mechanics.

Rabbit fur is also a viable product. Normal rabbit fur is about an inch long and lies smoothly over the body of the rabbit. This type of fur is found in variation with each of the weight groups (Flemish Giant, New Zealand, Tan, Netherland dwarf). Rex fur, found only on Rex rabbits, is short (5/8 in) and plush-like. It is the most valuable type of fur. Satin fur has intense colours and more sheen than normal fur. Satins are found both in the average and small weight groups. Angoras are medium sized rabbits that have crazy fur that is wool-like and thick. It averages between 3-8 inches in length and is quite distinguishable from other types of rabbit fur.

The market is very important. If you don’t have meat buyers, then you must focus your sales on fur or pets. There is a small market for laboratory animals, but it is a small market and they tend to want only one sex, usually female. In some cases you can also sell your rabbits for breeding, but there are fewer people who want to breed rabbits than there are that want to eat them. It is totally reasonable to raise rabbits purely for your own table, but if you find at least a small market for any extras, then you can break even or profit from your rabbits.

Once you choose your rabbit, whether it is a New Zealand or a Tan or an Angora, then you are ready to get started.

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Rabbits are herbivores, and should be fed regularly. Irregular feeding can hurt the health of a rabbit. They should always have a supply of fresh water. You should not give the rabbit more food until it finishes what it has- it is best to keep fresh food available, rather than overloading it with vegetables, which quickly deteriorate and become droopy.

Giving the rabbit food in regular intervals will result in a cleaner rabbit house, which is also healthier. Rabbits can eat some fruits, or beets, although very moist green foods should be limited. They also should have a supply of hay and pellets available. Organic hay is better, as you don’t want to damage the rabbit’s health with pesticides, vehicle fumes, fertilizer, moldy hay etc.

Most of the food that a wild rabbit eats is grass. Because grass is not that nutrient rich, they are made to eat their food twice. Grass also helps a rabbit wear down it’s teeth- because they continuously grow, they need the roughness to stay in good condition. If your rabbit is unaccustomed to a vegetable diet, it should be converted over slowly.

Rabbits can eat a variety of greens and vegetables, such as broccoli, clover, watercress, radish greens, and dandelion leaves. House rabbits eat less than their wild counterparts, so they should be monitored for obesity- if you give them too much food, over time they may develop health problems. Commercial foods should give an indication of how much to feed the rabbit, and you can talk to your veterinarian to get a better idea, as the amount of food that the rabbit needs depends on its weight.

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Before we get into your rabbits needs, you will want to know a few of the species available. Most common are cottontails, dwarf, and lop eared rabbits for pets. The dwarf rabbit is small and best kept indoors, while the cottontails are not as sensitive to the weather and can be housed outside in moderate climates. The lop eared rabbits like the cottontails grow to be a good size and have long floppy ears. The type of rabbit you wish to have for a pet will in part decide on the care.

First like cats and dogs, rabbits require shots from the vet to keep them in good health. People carry diseases that can harm animals if we do not wash before and after we handle our pet. Rabbits can be susceptible to worms and other dietary parasites so it is important to take your rabbit for its vet visit when needed. Speak with a vet about your rabbit’s care and any questions you may have before you complete your purchase.

Rabbits eat pellets, hay and vegetables. Most rabbits like to munch on carrots or lettuce. You want to feed your rabbit everyday to ensure they are receiving the proper amount of food. Unlike cats that eat when they are hungry, a rabbit can over eat and become over weight. Some commercial feeds for rabbits contain nuts; however, these are typically not good as they are high in fiber. You can feed your rabbit fruit as a treat, but you should not do so daily.

Housing for a rabbit can be in your home or if you wish to keep them outside a wooden cage will work. Most outside cages are designed to let the waste fall through so they are not sitting on it or laying on it. The cage should be built large enough to house an adult rabbit with bedding spread out to make a nice little home. They should be given plenty of water and have it changed out daily. Having a backyard for your pet rabbit is a great idea. They can roam for a little exercise, which all pets need.

You will want to clean their cages out at least once a week or more depending on how messy or smelly it becomes. Your rabbit needs a clean environment just like you to eliminate the possibilities of disease. An important factor in having a long living rabbit is their environment. Most rabbits live 5 to 10 years.

Rabbits with their fuzzy cottontails or floppy ears are just some of the cutest pets you can own. They are a medium maintenance pet with proper feeding and environment care you can have your rabbit for years. Your children will enjoy showing off their pet rabbit to all their friends and beg you to take him to show and tell. Pets are needed to complete a family and provide enjoyment for everyone.

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In captivity, rabbits are fed rabbit pellets, which can be purchases at pet stores. Rabbits can be fed pellets for long periods, although they are not enough to sustain a lactating female. You can also feed them green food every couple days. You should make sure there is always fresh water available for your rabbit. There are special bottles with a small straw on the end- you place them upside down, attached to the side of the cage. A little ball in the end of the straw prevents the water from running out, but the rabbit can press the ball up with it’s tongue to drink water. You can also use a regular water dish, but you must make sure it is changed every day.

To groom a rabbit, you can brush it, as you might a pet cat or dog. Their nails can also be trimmed if they are too sharp.

Rabbits are typically kept in wooden or metal cages (often wire mesh), measuring approximately 3′x6′x1′. You’ll want an enclosed house for the rabbit, as a place for it to hide, and an open doorway into the rest of the cage. This allows it to hide from cold, windo, rain, etc. Rabbits will chew wooden cages, but rabbit urine can corrode metal cages, so the galvanized steel is preferable.

You can put the rabbit’s cage outside without a wooden bottom to allow it to nibble fresh grass. The rabbit will fertilize your lawn, and get fresh food- be sure to move the cage periodically. This will keep the rabbit’s grass fresh, and the cage area cleaner.

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First, you have to realize that rabbits are creatures that like to roam in groups, by and large.? Additionally, the usually stay within a region as a creature and are not know to wander far from that area they are familiar with.? Because the nature of rabbits are of a fairly docile creature, they are usually easy game for prey.

With house rabbits, you have got to know a bit of the history so you can accommodate them as a pet.? With that in mind, let’s look at 5 basics to keep them happy in your home.

First, their home.? Rabbits don’t like to be caged all day, but they must feel safe.? Many like the idea of a larger cage that the rabbit can go in and out of and allow the rabbits to roam.? Be sure to make sure you rabbit-proof the home and give them something to use for waste.? Believe ti or not, rabbits will use litter boxes, just make sure? they don’t share it with a cat…that is trouble with a capital “T”.

Second, use anything but Cedar, as it can harm rabbits, for their bedding.? They love a soft blanket that they can nest in.? I have seen may take old towels and cut into several nice size shapes and let the rabbit arrange as he chooses.

Third, rabbits are vegetable lovers, so resist the need to give them stuff you think they might like.? This means that your favorite house plant will look good to them, so just be aware.? Know that Rabbits have small digestive tracts and you have to be careful to give them too much as they will eat most anything if you let them.? The idea that the furry little friends only will eat lettuce is not so much true as lettuce does nt haove a lot of nutritional value.? Let the eat other veggies as well such as; carrot tops, spinach, broccoli, and other green vegetables.? Vary it up and your pet Rabbit will love you.? And don’t forget the fresh water; and a clean, cool environment.

Fourth, the handling of your pet Rabbit.? Remember that Rabbits are very sensitive creatures, especially with their ears and eyes as those are their predator defense mechanisms.? Their ears are an indicator as to what they are sensing as the ears will stand up when they sense something.? Respect their senses and never pick them up by their ears.? Always place a hand under their chest between the front feet and the other hand under their butt.? This will give them a comforting feeling and allow them to feel safe with you.? Also, never touch their nose.

A Rabbit is a pet that could live anywhere from 7 to 10 years on the average with proper care, with some rabbits living into the teens.? Take care of them and, like any other pet in your home, they will probably become a treasured member of the family adored by all.

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