Rabbits may be small in stature, but they have a lot of special needs and requirements that differ from the normal type of pets that we are accustomed to. If it is in your mind to have a rabbit for a pet, the need to take the steps to learn how to take care of one first. To get you started, here are some things you should learn:
Hutch
As a rule of from, you need to make sure that the cage for your rabbit is a minimum of four times bigger than your rabbit. If you can make it bigger than do so, as bigger is always better especially if your rabbit is going to be spending a lot of time in the cage. The cage’s floor should be solid. Many people are still apt to use a rabbit cages that have wire floors in them as they are much easier to keep clean than solid floor type cages, but this can often lead to problems in sores on your rabbits feet.If the only cage that you have access to as a wire floor and, then you need to cover up with either a piece of wood, some grass, or some sisal mats.
Diet
Rabbits love to eat green this you need to have a supply of grass hay on hand such as brome or timothy. Grass hay helps to ensure that your rabbit stays healthy by keeping its intestinal tract clean. You also need a supply of quality rabbit pellets. Younger rabbits (under 6 months old) should eat pellets that contain at least 18% fiber and 15% to 19% protein. You are also going to need to feed your rabbit things such as collard greens, carrots tops, different types of lettuce, turnip greens, and any other type of dark leafy green vegetable that might come to mind. You need to give your rabbit a minimum of 2 cups leafy green vegetables for every 6 pounds that it weighs. Give your rabbit a clean and fresh supply of water at all times.
Litter Box Training
Rabbits have a tendency to use a single part of its cage for littering. When your rabbit decides which area of its cage it wants to use, you need to fill that area with pelleted newspaper litter, or some type of hay. The litter box should be changed daily to keep the cage as clean and as odorless as possible.
Cage Maintenance
Clean your rabbit’s cage at least once a week. When you do this, you need to put your rabbit in another safe place in your house, or an alternate cage. Sweep the floor to remove any solid debris. When you are scrubbing the cages for, use soap and warm water.
Handling Your Rabbit
Improper handling of your rabbit can cause injury. Do not pick up the rabbit from it’s ears. When you pick up a rabbit, make sure that you use one hand to support its front legs and the other its back legs.
Supplies for Your Rabbit
If you want to own a rabbit you need to have the following items: A cage or a hutch, litter for the litter box, a rabbit carrier or pet carrier, hay, a brush for grooming, rabbit pellets for food, chew toys that are safe, a box for digging, and any watering and food bowl which is preferably made out of ceramic.
This If you need to find a good place to buy these items, you can find them all at rabbit cages for sale.
