Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and other burrow animals

Guide to keeping rabbits safe in the winter (1)

How Cold Can Rabbits Survive? Guide to Rabbit Winter Care

As winter approaches, you may be wondering how you can keep your rabbits safe and healthy. Rabbits love outside time, so even if your rabbit is an indoor pet, it’s essential to know about safe winter care.  How cold can rabbits survive? Despite their cuteness, rabbits are reasonably hardy, weather-resistant animals. A healthy adult rabbit …

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10 Scary Reasons Your Rabbit Has Bald Spots (And What to Do)

  Rabbits molt every year, but sometimes hair loss is caused by an underlying health issue. Rabbit owners need to understand the additional signs and possible causes of rabbit hair loss. Why is my rabbit losing hair? Rabbits regularly lose hair when they molt, but abnormal hair loss can signify an underlying condition. Mites, parasites, …

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Why is My Rabbit Panting? 14 Reasons For Rapid Breathing

  Your rabbit seems distressed and is panting frantically. Do you know what to do? If your rabbit is breathing rapidly, it’s essential to know what to look for and recognize rapid breathing in your rabbit.  Why is my rabbit breathing fast? A rabbit will breathe very fast when it is hungry, afraid and anxious, …

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My Rabbit Has Inflamed Red Eye! Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

The discovery of red, inflamed eyes (also known as ‘red eye’ or hyperemia) in a rabbit may be alarming to many pet owners. Many owners want to know if it’s a severe condition or can be passed to other rabbits. White rabbits can have red eyes related to albinism. An albino rabbit doesn’t have pigment …

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50 Common and Dangerous Foods Rabbits Should Avoid

  New rabbit owners are often surprised to learn foods their bunny shouldn’t eat. Many of these foods are healthy for people, but dangerous for rabbits. For example, most of the leafy greens are healthy, but cabbage is not suitable for rabbits.  What foods can’t my rabbit eat? Avocados and chocolate are incredibly toxic to …

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80 Foods Rabbits Can Eat: Safe Plants, Herbs, Vegetables,

  80 Foods Rabbits Can Eat Safe Plants, Herbs, Vegetables, More! Pet rabbits make excellent pets and companions. But, they depend on you to provide them with the best and healthiest food choices. Many foods make an ideal snack for very active rabbits or those confined to a cage all day. There is an equal …

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Hurt, Limping Rabbit: What’s Wrong and How to Fix It

  The signature hop of rabbits is incredibly cute but becomes concerning when your rabbit limps, drags a leg, or refuses to put weight on a foot. There are many dangers to rabbit limbs.  Rabbits have light bones to help them move faster than predators. This also makes their bones susceptible to injury.  Why is …

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Rabbit Reproduction Guide: Cycle, Rate, and Breeding

If you are raising rabbits, understanding reproduction and pregnancy are essential. Although rabbits can breed frequently, it can be detrimental to the doe’s health. Understanding rabbit breeding will help you to keep your bunnies healthy for long life. This comprehensive guide focuses on reproduction in rabbits and the journey through pregnancy to kindling. It is …

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What Do Rabbits Eat? What’s Safe, What’s Not: A Full Guide

  Whether you are raising rabbits as pets or as part of your homestead, it’s important to feed rabbits a healthy diet. It’s easy to assume that anything that’s healthy for people is also healthy for rabbits, but that isn’t the case. What do rabbits eat? Rabbits are herbivores. They will eat a wide variety …

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Most Profitable Farm Animals For A Small Farm

  Do you have a few acres or are you looking to purchase a small homestead? Raising farm animals for a profit with a few acres is a different endeavor than if you have hundreds of acres to raise large herds of animals. Check out this article on the most profitable livestock to raise if …

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How To Raise Rabbits: The Complete Guide With Photos

  Rabbits are one of the easiest and cheapest animals to raise. There are several reasons that people raise rabbits including for meat, pelts, pets, or to show. Rabbits are one of the easiest animals to raise and keep. Their mild manner makes them a good pet for children and they are very adaptable to …

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Best Animals for self-sufficiency

Top 10 Best Farm Animals For Self Sufficiency

  Like many of you, I have wanted to achieve greater self-sufficiency. It is hard to become completely self-sufficient without raising certain farm animals. But, What farm animals are the best animals for self-sufficiency? The answer depends on what needs your family has and what your available resources are. Which animals are better will depend …

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