Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, and other burrow animals

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 […]

  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

  It was my family’s first winter at the homestead, and the winters out here can be harsh. The children begged us to move their bunnies into the house for the winter, as it was simply too cold to leave them in their outdoor rabbit enclosure.  My husband and I tried to figure out how

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

  When my family and I moved out to our homestead, one of our first animals was a bunny. My kids each chose one. And soon their adventure of bonding with their little rabbits began. My children were unsure how to do this at the beginning. Luckily, the bunny breeder also had some great advice

One of the first things I did when I moved from the city to a homestead was to get my kids a few bunnies. They are obsessed with Bugs Bunny, and they had always wanted a rabbit. In the city, this wasn’t really viable.  We soon noticed that rabbits aren’t very vocal. They don’t make

  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,

  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,

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

  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