Pet Rabbits Have Required Essentials
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:
Rabbit Hutch
Ideally, your rabbit’s cage should be at least 4 times larger than your rabbit, but bigger is always better especially if it will spend most of its time inside 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 you are using a cage that has a wire floor, then you need to cover it with a sisal mat or grass, or even a piece of wood.
What to Feed Your Rabbit
Make sure that you have an unlimited supply of grass hay, such as brome or timothy. This is a primary part of your rabbits diet, and it truly helps to keep your rabbit healthy by ensuring that it has a clean intestinal tract. You will also need to keep a supply of quality rabbit pellets on hand. You should feed younger rabbits (younger than six months) pellets that contain a minimum of 8% fiber and approximately 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. At least 2 cups of leaves should be given for 6 pounds of rabbit. Give your rabbit a clean and fresh supply of water at all times.
Litter Training
Rabbits have a tendency to use a single part of its cage for littering. Once your pet makes up it’s mind, fill it with pelleted-newspaper litter or timothy hay. You need to make sure that you claim it’s litter box each and every day to keep the odors down.
Cleaning
Make sure that you clean your rabbits cage 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. Whenever you clean and scrub the cage floor, make sure that you use soap and warm water.
Handling
Rabbit injury is caused by improper handling. Do not pick up the rabbit from it’s ears. The way to pick up your rabbit safely, is to use one hand to give its front leg support and the other hand it to give its back legs support.
Supplies for Your Rabbit
The following items are a requirement if you want to own a rabbit: cage, pelleted bedding or litter box, carrier, hay rack and grass hay, grooming brush, quality rabbit pellets, safe chew toys, digging box, water and food bowl (preferably ceramic).
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