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What should I feed my Rabbit?
I always advise people to feed a pellet type feed rather than a muesli. This is because it prevents selective feeding. It is also important to remember that the main part of your Rabbits diet should be Hay/ Grass. Only 5% of their diet should be their pellets/hard feed. And a selection of suitable veggies/ herbs should be available. I have listed below a list of safe Vegetables.
Vegetables:
What size hutch/cage should I use?
I would recommend a hutch as big as you can provide. No smaller than 3.5ft x 2ft and tall enough for your Rabbit to stand on his hind legs. This is the standard size of my hutches. I would always advise you to have a safe run area for your Rabbit to be able get out and stretch his/ her legs.
If your Rabbit is being kept outside then you should always provide appropriate shelter from the weather. The hot weather can cause as many problems as the cold weather, contrary to peoples beliefs Rabbits find it harder to stay cool in hot weather than they do to stay warm in the winter. Plenty of shade and comfortable bedding should be enough to keep your Rabbit happy. In the winter I would advise for you to give your Rabbit lots of straw for them to bed down in.
If you plan on keeping your Rabbit in the house then an appropriate size indoor cage is necessary for when you are not around to supervise. A Rabbit can and will chew through wires and anything left around. So it is essential for the area to be 'Bunny Proof' and for you to supervise your Rabbit when he/she has the run of the house.
Will siblings mate?
YES!!! Rabbits are not fussy whether they are related or not and will mate when mature enough to do so. Siblings of the opposite sex should always be separated at around 12-14 weeks old and neutered before bonding together again.
I always advise people to feed a pellet type feed rather than a muesli. This is because it prevents selective feeding. It is also important to remember that the main part of your Rabbits diet should be Hay/ Grass. Only 5% of their diet should be their pellets/hard feed. And a selection of suitable veggies/ herbs should be available. I have listed below a list of safe Vegetables.
Vegetables:
- Broccoli (and its leaves, including purple sprouting varieties)
- Brussel Sprouts (leaves and sprouts)
- Cabbage (can sometimes cause digestive upsets)
- Carrots (and carrot tops) – the roots should be limited as they are high in sugars
- Cauliflower (and the leaves)
- Celery (and its leaves)
- Curly Kale
- Fennel
- Parsnip
- Radish Tops
- Spinach (only occasional)
- Spring Greens
- Basil
- Coriander
- Dill
- Mint (peppermint)
- Parsley
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Thyme
- Apple
- Banana (high in potassium)
- Blackberries (and leaves – excellent astringent properties)
- Blueberries
- Cherries (no stone)
- Grapes
- Raspberries (and leaves – excellent astringent properties)
- Strawberries (and leaves)
What size hutch/cage should I use?
I would recommend a hutch as big as you can provide. No smaller than 3.5ft x 2ft and tall enough for your Rabbit to stand on his hind legs. This is the standard size of my hutches. I would always advise you to have a safe run area for your Rabbit to be able get out and stretch his/ her legs.
If your Rabbit is being kept outside then you should always provide appropriate shelter from the weather. The hot weather can cause as many problems as the cold weather, contrary to peoples beliefs Rabbits find it harder to stay cool in hot weather than they do to stay warm in the winter. Plenty of shade and comfortable bedding should be enough to keep your Rabbit happy. In the winter I would advise for you to give your Rabbit lots of straw for them to bed down in.
If you plan on keeping your Rabbit in the house then an appropriate size indoor cage is necessary for when you are not around to supervise. A Rabbit can and will chew through wires and anything left around. So it is essential for the area to be 'Bunny Proof' and for you to supervise your Rabbit when he/she has the run of the house.
Will siblings mate?
YES!!! Rabbits are not fussy whether they are related or not and will mate when mature enough to do so. Siblings of the opposite sex should always be separated at around 12-14 weeks old and neutered before bonding together again.