The Best Way To Care For A Rabbit
Posted by GuestW on Apr 1, 2010 in Pets • No commentsWith such a loveable and gentle nature rabbits are great pets.They are really happy to be petted or stroked and over time a human can develop a great, interactive relationship with a rabbit.Rabbit care is important and by looking after your rabbit you are doing your bit to ensure it leads a long and happy life.A rabbit is generally an easy pet to care for, but before you adopt one you need to bear several things in mind.
Your new rabbit will need a safe, clean hutch with plenty of bedding for warmth. Make sure you can afford the cost of food and ideally buy a run so it has the opportunity to run around.Make sure the hutch you buy has enough space to accommodate a full size rabbit, with space to run and stand.It should also be wide enough to allow the rabbit to hop at least four full hops in any direction.Just like your own home the ideal hutch should be separated into distinct “rooms” with a space to play, eat, and use the toilet.Of course, if you have more than one rabbit you will need to provide a bigger hutch. Rabbits love to snuggle down at night and in the UK climate good bedding is very important. Line the hutch with newspaper and cover with dust free chippings and straw. All the bedding should be changed regularly (a great job for the kid’s pocket money!).The location of the hutch is really important and you should make sure it is not placed in an area of direct sunlight, or open to draughts.During daylight hours your rabbit should be free to look outside the hutch. However, at night you need to cover the hutch so the rabbit cannot see predators such as foxes and cats.If your budget will allow you should buy a rabbit run. This provides a protected area in which the rabbit can run around and play.
Nutrition is an important consideration when feeding your rabbit and they need to eat digestible and indigestible fibre.Rabbits digest their food twice, which is why this is important.Your rabbit does not need a high level of articicial sugar in its diet, so make sure you don’t feed it mass market rabbit museli.Search out a specialist rabbit food which contains the two essential fibres and you are giving your rabbit the best chance of a long and happy life.These specialist products are affordable and generally available from a specialist pet centre, vet or online specialist retail outlet.Rabbits love a treat, so offer it healthy and tasty snacks like fresh apple, chopped cabbage and juicy tomatoes.
Pets thrive in a loving home, and by following these simple guidelines you are playing your part in being a responsible pet owner.
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