Rabbits need to be kept in a clean
hutch, the toilet area should be cleaned daily ( this is easier if you use a litter tray although some
rabbits won't) The rest of the hutch should be cleaned weekly.
Rabbits have very sensitive stomachs so when you get the rabbit keep it on the same food it is used to,
if you wish to change its food it should be weaned gradually. The same with vegetables, check with your breeder to see what the rabbit is used
to and introduce any new veg gradually.
Try and stick to the same feeding time every day.
Your new rabbit will take a bit of time to get used to you, you should allow it the first day to get used
to its surroundings, if in any doubt about how to handle your rabbit please ask the breeder and they will give you advice.
Young children should always be supervised when handling rabbits,
if a rabbit does not feel secure it will struggle and might scratch.
If you are considering buying 2 rabbits to live together the best option is a male and a female and to get
them both neutered. If you opt for 2 females they must be from the same litter, even so they can still have disagreements.
Remember if you have 2 rabbits you will need a bigger hutch for them.
As they sexually mature they will probably start mounting each other regardless of what sex they are. This
should stop once they have been neutered.
Male rabbits will spray once they are sexually mature, this can smell very strong especially if it is a
house rabbit. If you neuter your rabbit this should stop.
Rabbits do very well living on their own so long as they get lots of attention from you and plenty to keep
them amused.
A male rabbit makes a better family pet as a female can become a bit territorial when their hormones kick
in. This can be reduced by neutering.
All rabbits are territorial and show this by rubbing their chin on things to leave their scent. This is
quite normal especially when exploring a new area.
Rabbits will thump their hind legs on the ground,in the wild it is normally a warning to others that
their is danger and could mean that your rabbit is afraid.
Sometimes they will just thump to get your attention.
The most important fact for a healthy rabbit is its diet.
Rabbit should have hay available at all times for eating as a rabbit needs to continually chew to wear down its teeth.
Don't overfeed it with dry food as this will make your rabbit obese. Offer grass and vegetables as much as you like once your
rabbit is used to them. Never feed a rabbit grass cuttings from a lawnmower as these start fermenting really quickly.
REMEBER ALWAYS CHANGE YOUR RABBITS DIET GRADUALLY
