The joy that comes with welcoming a litter of newborn rabbits can be tempered by the sudden bunny death. The baby seemed fine that morning, and then suddenly died. What went wrong? These fragile creatures can be intimidating to care for (See our full guide). However, with a proper understanding of the reasons behind sudden …
11 Reasons Bunnies Die Suddenly: Causes of Overnight Death in Rabbits Read More »
When I first started keeping rabbits, I knew that they tended to shed a little. I didn’t realize that they can shed much fur, and I wasn’t sure why. I asked the former owner, who has been in the rabbitry business for 15 years. Why is my rabbit shedding so much? Rabbits can shed throughout …
Rabbits are such cute, fluffy, sociable mammals that you might think they love to cuddle. But, while rabbits like attention, they don’t generally like being held. Table of Contents A few years ago, a neighbor kid found a rabbit that escaped its hutch. The little boy had three cats at home held the rabbit-like it …
Raising rabbits in the cold can seem intimidating but nearly half the world, and definitely, half the United States lives in colder climates at least part of the year. It may surprise you to learn that rabbits adjust much better to cold weather than they do to hot weather. But, there are still several things …
How to Keep Rabbits Warm: Protect Rabbits From Sub-Freezing Winter Read More »
When I got my first rabbit, I thought that holding it was intuitive, but it wasn’t. I made several mistakes that could have seriously hurt my rabbit and that damaged my new relationship with her. Often, amidst all the affection we have for our rabbits, one aspect of rabbit care often overlooked is the importance …
How Not To Hold A Rabbit: Common Mistakes of Rabbit Owners Read More »
When my daughter got her first rabbit, we discovered that holding rabbits isn’t as easy as it seems, especially without hurting them. Bunnies are adorable, but they also frighten easily and can hurt themselves while struggling to get free of a snuggle. Throughout my years of experience raising rabbits, I have learned the art of …
Holding A Baby Rabbit: Building Trust With Your Bunny Read More »
It was the most traumatic event in my 8-year-old daughter’s life. A raccoon ate her pet rabbit while we were out of town. Our neighbor, and rabbit babysitter, called to tell us the news so she’d have time to adjust before we got home. Outdoor rabbits are the most susceptible to predator attacks. Rabbits are …
Rabbit Predator Protection: Raccoon Fox Dog Cat Hawk Snake Read More »
I love my little growing family of rabbits. My kids adore their bunnies. We spend many afternoons watching the fluff balls romp on the lawn behind our homestead. One particular afternoon we noticed that Fred, our lionhead rabbit was lying down and shaking. We became very concerned. Why is my rabbit shaking? Rabbits shake from …
Shaking Rabbit: 10 Reasons Your Rabbits Shake and What to Do Read More »
Keeping rabbits and chickens together sounds like the perfect match. After all, both are highly sociable, and a chicken run is ideal for a bunny to hop around. But, can you really pair them together in one enclosure? Can rabbits and chickens live together? Rabbits and chickens live together is possible as long as they’re …
Can Rabbits and Chickens Live Together: Everything You Need to Know Read More »
Rabbits make excellent pets. They’re super fun and enthusiastic. I have an English Lop Rabbit named Eddie, and he’s very active and playful. It didn’t take long to train and bond with Eddie, although there were times that he had me thinking he wasn’t too fond of me. Once we worked through the difficult times, …
Are Rabbits Affectionate? Best Breeds & Taming Your Bunny Read More »
Life with our new bunny has been fascinating. He has the strangest behavior. When we first brought Ponyo to our homestead, we didn’t realize just what a little character he was. My son enjoys sitting on the lawn with Ponyo and teaching him tricks. Recently, our bun started circling my son and rubbing his chin …
Why Your Rabbit Stares At You And Other Bunny Behavior Explained Read More »
My family and I recently adopted a Rex rabbit named Ponyo. He free-roams in our house, which worked out wonderfully until we introduced him to our new Labrador, Wally. A week later, Ponyo started peeing on our bed, which is very out of character for him and frustrating for my husband and me. So why …
Why Does My Bunny Pee On My Bed, and How Do I Stop It? Read More »
If you’re an animal lover, then you probably know that rabbits are one of the most popular pets. But, if your rabbit gives birth and then eats her babies, it can be disturbing. Why do rabbits eat their babies? Rabbits eat their babies because the doe is hungry, stressed, sick, or doesn’t have enough milk …
Why Do Rabbits Eat Their Babies? How to Prevent It Read More »
One of the most common errors that I see online is the assumption that because a food is high in nutrients for people, it must also be suitable for rabbits. If you doubt that, search for almost any food on this list. You will quickly find articles that list vitamins, talk about how people can …
Understanding Rabbit Digestion and Nutritional Needs Read More »
Rabbits are fun, amazing animals. If you are lucky enough to have a pet rabbit, you want to keep it safe and healthy. You probably want to spoil it a little with healthy, and fun treats for it to eat. Many of the vegetables, herbs, and plants around your house and yard are edible …
Can My Rabbit Eat…? Safe Foods For Your Pet Bunny! Read More »
