Are you interested in having rabbits as a pet? Those fluffy balls are so lovely since they are tame, playful, and social. Moreover, they won’t require much to eat nor a lot of space. These tips we bring on how to raise a rabbit will level up your knowledge about being a rabbit owner.
Similarly, rabbits need clean and healthy environment just like any other pets; also the right kind of food to live. To begin with, you’ll have to decide the perfect housing for your bunnies; it could be an indoor or an outdoor hutch.
Step One: Build a Hutch
As what has been said in the first place, rabbits won’t take a lot of space to live in. Yet, you have to make sure you provide them enough room to move around, stand up right, and also a space to run. Check this guide out to make it clear:
At least; that’s the proper size you’ll need to make the hutch in. Both outdoor and indoor cages are cool, but still you have to ensure the bunnies won’t freeze. Find them the best bedding or cushions to make them comfortable.
If you’re not into craftsmanship, you may create a bunny hutch out of upcycled furniture instead.
Go check our tips on it here.
Overall, it’s best to keep the cage at the quiet part of the yard or house to keep them safe and comfortable.
Raise a Rabbit Tips: Grooming and Caring
First of all, get to know your bunnies a little more.
About what’s best to feed your rabbits with, see this.
Make sure you give your rabbits enough fresh, clean water to drink. A sipper bottle can be the best option; but you can decide to use any other water container that’ll fit your need.
Then, make sure you keep their hygiene by cleaning their cage once a week and emptying their litter box every 2—4 days.
And oh, if you intend to find your rabbit a mate; read this.
Rabbits do groom themselves, so it’s unnecessary to bathe them, moreover to submerge their bodies in the water since it can be traumatic for them and even harmful.
Then, you need to brush their hair once in a week; also trim it as needed. Claw clipping might also be necessary once in a while.
P.S. While you can’t bathe your dirty rabbits, spot-washing them using a wet towel will be enough.
Have fun!
