http://mdc.mo.gov/nathis/woodwork/ww11/i鈥?/a>How do you make a trap to catch a rabbit?
take a large bucket or box and put it up on a stick that is tied to a string. put some bait under the box and when the rabbit goes in pull the string so the stick moves and box falls on the rabbitHow do you make a trap to catch a rabbit?
make a snare out of wire with a lock system that you can buy at sports shop
i got a good one.
get a basket( plastic prefered.) put it on the floor face down, put a heavy rock on it, then use a stick to hold it up,make sure its opening is big enough for the rabbit to enter, then put food under the basket and wait.
if u wanna, attach a string to the stick and pull when the rabbit enters.
why catch a rabbit??? r u hungry or something????
This whole process is demonstrated in detail in those old Bugs Bunny cartoons. Get some videos of Elmer Fudd and Buggs and you'll soon catch on to some very innovative stuff.
a rabit is small game not a fur bearing animal sorry no trap
To catch a very rare rabbit , unique up on him ! It is difficult for me to explain but I have build many rabbit traps. You can goggle these
Dead Fall Traps
Snares
Figure four traps. I will try to explain the Figure Four Trap . Use a wooden box that weighs several pounds. If you use a plastic bucket or box, the rabbit will flip it off and go about his business
Take two sticks about a half inch in diameter and 6 inches long, cut a notch in each one at midpoint. Take a third stick and cut it with notched ends to fit the other two sticks and form the number 4. Bait the back stick then balance the lip of the box on the top edge of the 4. When the rabbit nibbles at the bait the sticks will collapse and the rabbit is in the box.
why would you want to hurt a rabbit its so cute
get some Trix
Sunday, January 24, 2010
How do I put this in Japanese:';Rabbit that comes from the light';and ';white rabbit';? Thanks!
shiroi usagi = white rabbit
light = hikari
light = hikari
Should my baby rabbit play with my mates baby guinea pig?
Like they have played b4 and they love playing toghethor, but can it give my rabbit disies and if they guinea pig eats out of my rabbits bowl and drinks out of the drink bottle thingo is that bad?Should my baby rabbit play with my mates baby guinea pig?
Well, no worries, mate. You won't have any Bunny Pigs for sure.Should my baby rabbit play with my mates baby guinea pig?
Bunnies and guineas make great friends; I had a guinea and a dwarf rabbit that were the best of friends. You don't need to worry about diseases but do NOT let the guinea pig eat your bunny's food. Rabbit food has certain ingredients and antibiotics in it that can be extremely harmful to a guinea pig. The both of them should only eat their respective food. And never let them play unsupervised, of course.
if they like each other let them be...they can only get diseases if they are dirty and not looked after
it is ok to let ur bunny play with others, u 1 them 2 have fun right? then let them
You're trying to mate a rabbit with a guinea pig?? I don't think that will work...
No the guinea pig can not make your rabbit sick the only thing you have to be careful of is guinea pigs care mites etc so make sure your friend is treating her guinea pig for this as your rabbit can catch this.
One thing you need to be very careful of is if your bunny is larger than your GP and it kicks. Bunnies are very strong and if it kicks, it can be fatal to your piggie.
If they enjoy playing together, let them play together. Just put enough food for both of them. I used to have a guinea pig and it lived with my rabbit and also i used to let them play with my friends rabbits and guinea pig and they were all fine.
Well, no worries, mate. You won't have any Bunny Pigs for sure.Should my baby rabbit play with my mates baby guinea pig?
Bunnies and guineas make great friends; I had a guinea and a dwarf rabbit that were the best of friends. You don't need to worry about diseases but do NOT let the guinea pig eat your bunny's food. Rabbit food has certain ingredients and antibiotics in it that can be extremely harmful to a guinea pig. The both of them should only eat their respective food. And never let them play unsupervised, of course.
if they like each other let them be...they can only get diseases if they are dirty and not looked after
it is ok to let ur bunny play with others, u 1 them 2 have fun right? then let them
You're trying to mate a rabbit with a guinea pig?? I don't think that will work...
No the guinea pig can not make your rabbit sick the only thing you have to be careful of is guinea pigs care mites etc so make sure your friend is treating her guinea pig for this as your rabbit can catch this.
One thing you need to be very careful of is if your bunny is larger than your GP and it kicks. Bunnies are very strong and if it kicks, it can be fatal to your piggie.
If they enjoy playing together, let them play together. Just put enough food for both of them. I used to have a guinea pig and it lived with my rabbit and also i used to let them play with my friends rabbits and guinea pig and they were all fine.
Why do my rabbit babies keep dying?
My female rabbit has given birth for the second time and just like the last litter she had, they live for 2 months and then they start to die off. I have woke up some mornings and found that some of them are on the outside of the cage. Is she not wanting them and pushing them out of her cage and neglecting them?
How do I keep them from dying and keep her from pushing them out the cage?Why do my rabbit babies keep dying?
chances are she wants them to go live by themselves, i used to breed my doe and i kept one of her babies,a couple of months after having them separated they both wouldnt get along and the baby would have phantom pregnancy's and make a nest,but instead of using her own fur to line th nest she would rip at her mothers fur and use that
i suggest you sell the babies at 6-7 weeks old before mama starts hurting themWhy do my rabbit babies keep dying?
it sounds like she doesn't want them. she is a bad breeder and does not care for the babies, or kills them, if you want to continue breeding, get another female, because she will do the same to all of them. also, i would get a cage that the babies cannot fall out of.........
This happened when my rabbit had babies. Sometimes when the mother is nervous or anxious about her environment (there could be loud sounds, dogs, or predators near her cage) This causes her to try to kill her babies because is nervous about something getting them. I would try to move her cage to another quiet spot with the babies. This would help her feel more safe. Good Luck!! =) %26lt;3.
shes a bit** u when she has babies u should kik her out and keep her babies dat way she wont kill them
Wean the next litter at 6 weeks.
2 months is too long for most does to nurse their litters.
How do I keep them from dying and keep her from pushing them out the cage?Why do my rabbit babies keep dying?
chances are she wants them to go live by themselves, i used to breed my doe and i kept one of her babies,a couple of months after having them separated they both wouldnt get along and the baby would have phantom pregnancy's and make a nest,but instead of using her own fur to line th nest she would rip at her mothers fur and use that
i suggest you sell the babies at 6-7 weeks old before mama starts hurting themWhy do my rabbit babies keep dying?
it sounds like she doesn't want them. she is a bad breeder and does not care for the babies, or kills them, if you want to continue breeding, get another female, because she will do the same to all of them. also, i would get a cage that the babies cannot fall out of.........
This happened when my rabbit had babies. Sometimes when the mother is nervous or anxious about her environment (there could be loud sounds, dogs, or predators near her cage) This causes her to try to kill her babies because is nervous about something getting them. I would try to move her cage to another quiet spot with the babies. This would help her feel more safe. Good Luck!! =) %26lt;3.
shes a bit** u when she has babies u should kik her out and keep her babies dat way she wont kill them
Wean the next litter at 6 weeks.
2 months is too long for most does to nurse their litters.
I have a rabbit 6 years old why cant they have some sort of permit in queensland?
i have a rabbit, 6 years old de-sexed,vaccinated and microchipped he lives in A.C.T why cant i get a permit to have him up here in queensland with me if he ever did get out its not like he can re-produce or carry diseases and his a dwalf lop earI have a rabbit 6 years old why cant they have some sort of permit in queensland?
I am a Queenslander and know we have Queer laws. Just bring your rabbit here and ignore the laws. My daughter went to a childcare in Queensland and they had a pet rabbit. Maybe we should rename our state Queersland.
SmileI have a rabbit 6 years old why cant they have some sort of permit in queensland?
I don't live in your area- but that is really ridiculous, isn't it??? I am so proud of you, though! You're one of the few responsible bunny owners I've seen. I applaud you. Your bun is so lucky to have you!
:o)
I am a Queenslander and know we have Queer laws. Just bring your rabbit here and ignore the laws. My daughter went to a childcare in Queensland and they had a pet rabbit. Maybe we should rename our state Queersland.
SmileI have a rabbit 6 years old why cant they have some sort of permit in queensland?
I don't live in your area- but that is really ridiculous, isn't it??? I am so proud of you, though! You're one of the few responsible bunny owners I've seen. I applaud you. Your bun is so lucky to have you!
:o)
Does my rabbit need bedding in his cage?
He has a litter box that he uses properly (if only when he's locked in his cage... otherwise he goes on my bed but that's another question).
I used to have bedding scattered all throughout his cage but when he wanted to lay down he cleared a spot and laid on the plastic. The same thing happened when I put a little wooden home inside his cage; he cleared the bedding out of it. I just decided to vacuum all of the bedding out of his cage and only put it in the litter box.
Now he walks, eats, and sleeps on bare plastic. I feel kind of bad that he's walking on something so hard but he seems to like it.
My question is whether there are any negative effects of him not having bedding throughout his cage since it's what he seems to prefer.
note: Instead of walking on carpet he prefers wooden shelves and bare floors.Does my rabbit need bedding in his cage?
Bunnies only need Litter in their potty. Try putting some old towels or blanket cut to fit in the pen. Many bunnies enjoy bunching and playing with a blanket. Some will even sleep under it. Watch your bunny to make sure he/she doesn't eat the material you put in the pen. Some bunnies will tear up the blankets but not eat them. You may even try a mat made of grass for bunny to lay on.
There isn't any negative affect on your bunny not wanting to lay on litter. The only problem I can see with plastic is it may be a bit slippery for the Bunny's fur covered feet.
As far as peeing on your bed.... Some bunnies just do it. Even bunnies that never pee anywhere else but their potty can find your bed irresistible :( Have you tried putting a second potty on your bed when bunny is on it? It helped one of my bunnies out. You didn't mention the bunnies age, sex or if it has been neutered or spayed. Sometimes that effects the urinating on your bed stuff.
Try the bunny chat at http://www.rabbit.org/cgi-bin/chat/chat.鈥?/a> They have a good group of bunny owners that can answer about any bunny question.Does my rabbit need bedding in his cage?
you might want to put in towels, or blankets so that there is something soft to sleep on and no you dont need to put litter everywhere. also if your rabbit fixed? if not that could be why he is peeing on the bed... good luck
My rabbits are OK with anything. Maybe your rabbut feels that it is very hot with the bedding. Well, you never knows.
nothing wrong with it. He obviously didn't like to lay on the bedding anyway. bedding is mainly for cleanliness. To soak up urine and water. If he likes the bare plastic then that's fine, if you feel bad you could give him a cut up cotton towel. Don't do newspapers he will chew it and some of the inks and dyes are not healthy for them. He has thick hair on the bottoms of his feet so walking on that wont hurt him at all, be sure to give him some time out of the cage and let him walk on other surfaces or the grass if you have a little pen outside for him.,
Well first of all, your bunny is weird! lol, but that's fine! If he's happy, then I suppose he knows what's best. Then again, I'm sure he would prefer to have a choice, so you might consider adding a pile of hay to the corner of his cage. That way he'll have some where to hang out if the plastic bugs him, and more importantly he'll have good roughage in his diet! Every rabbit should be provided with as much hay as they'll eat because of the high fiber content, and simply, it's dried grass, and really what a rabbit should be eating all the time in the wild!! Glad you're paying attention to your bunnies needs and preferences so well! Good luck! -Julia
I'd say offer it to him but if he doesn't want it, that's his choice.
My kids each have their own beds but they prefer to make pallets and camp on the floor...go figure!makeup advice
I used to have bedding scattered all throughout his cage but when he wanted to lay down he cleared a spot and laid on the plastic. The same thing happened when I put a little wooden home inside his cage; he cleared the bedding out of it. I just decided to vacuum all of the bedding out of his cage and only put it in the litter box.
Now he walks, eats, and sleeps on bare plastic. I feel kind of bad that he's walking on something so hard but he seems to like it.
My question is whether there are any negative effects of him not having bedding throughout his cage since it's what he seems to prefer.
note: Instead of walking on carpet he prefers wooden shelves and bare floors.Does my rabbit need bedding in his cage?
Bunnies only need Litter in their potty. Try putting some old towels or blanket cut to fit in the pen. Many bunnies enjoy bunching and playing with a blanket. Some will even sleep under it. Watch your bunny to make sure he/she doesn't eat the material you put in the pen. Some bunnies will tear up the blankets but not eat them. You may even try a mat made of grass for bunny to lay on.
There isn't any negative affect on your bunny not wanting to lay on litter. The only problem I can see with plastic is it may be a bit slippery for the Bunny's fur covered feet.
As far as peeing on your bed.... Some bunnies just do it. Even bunnies that never pee anywhere else but their potty can find your bed irresistible :( Have you tried putting a second potty on your bed when bunny is on it? It helped one of my bunnies out. You didn't mention the bunnies age, sex or if it has been neutered or spayed. Sometimes that effects the urinating on your bed stuff.
Try the bunny chat at http://www.rabbit.org/cgi-bin/chat/chat.鈥?/a> They have a good group of bunny owners that can answer about any bunny question.Does my rabbit need bedding in his cage?
you might want to put in towels, or blankets so that there is something soft to sleep on and no you dont need to put litter everywhere. also if your rabbit fixed? if not that could be why he is peeing on the bed... good luck
My rabbits are OK with anything. Maybe your rabbut feels that it is very hot with the bedding. Well, you never knows.
nothing wrong with it. He obviously didn't like to lay on the bedding anyway. bedding is mainly for cleanliness. To soak up urine and water. If he likes the bare plastic then that's fine, if you feel bad you could give him a cut up cotton towel. Don't do newspapers he will chew it and some of the inks and dyes are not healthy for them. He has thick hair on the bottoms of his feet so walking on that wont hurt him at all, be sure to give him some time out of the cage and let him walk on other surfaces or the grass if you have a little pen outside for him.,
Well first of all, your bunny is weird! lol, but that's fine! If he's happy, then I suppose he knows what's best. Then again, I'm sure he would prefer to have a choice, so you might consider adding a pile of hay to the corner of his cage. That way he'll have some where to hang out if the plastic bugs him, and more importantly he'll have good roughage in his diet! Every rabbit should be provided with as much hay as they'll eat because of the high fiber content, and simply, it's dried grass, and really what a rabbit should be eating all the time in the wild!! Glad you're paying attention to your bunnies needs and preferences so well! Good luck! -Julia
I'd say offer it to him but if he doesn't want it, that's his choice.
My kids each have their own beds but they prefer to make pallets and camp on the floor...go figure!
How to find out if my rabbit is a male or female.its an adult rabbit.?
Go to this website and it will instruct you on how to sex your rabbit.
http://www.debmark.com/rabbits/sexing.ht鈥?/a>
Also never hold a rabbit by it's ears, you can damage the ears as they are very sensitive.How to find out if my rabbit is a male or female.its an adult rabbit.?
It is easy.
Hold the rabbit by its ears and skin over its neck, with its legs facing up. Slowly pull apart (sideways) its genitals, with your fingers.
If it is a male, the genital organ will come out in the shape of a male one and if it is a female, it will just expand and nothing comes out.
It is a definitive check, but difficult to identify in small rabbits. As yours is an adult rabbit it can be easily seen.How to find out if my rabbit is a male or female.its an adult rabbit.?
My Fun's instructions are good. Many adult male rabbits will have visible testicles some of the time, although they can pull them into their abdomen at will, so they won't always be visible. If you have trouble working it out via a genital inspection (it can be difficult with some!) you can feel the rabbit's stomach area for nipples. Females have small nipples that can be felt through the fur. Males do not have these. This has, on a few occasions, been what's corrected mistakes I've made in identifying gender in some rabbits.
consult 2 a veterinary doctor
Does it have a winkle?
http://www.debmark.com/rabbits/sexing.ht鈥?/a>
Also never hold a rabbit by it's ears, you can damage the ears as they are very sensitive.How to find out if my rabbit is a male or female.its an adult rabbit.?
It is easy.
Hold the rabbit by its ears and skin over its neck, with its legs facing up. Slowly pull apart (sideways) its genitals, with your fingers.
If it is a male, the genital organ will come out in the shape of a male one and if it is a female, it will just expand and nothing comes out.
It is a definitive check, but difficult to identify in small rabbits. As yours is an adult rabbit it can be easily seen.How to find out if my rabbit is a male or female.its an adult rabbit.?
My Fun's instructions are good. Many adult male rabbits will have visible testicles some of the time, although they can pull them into their abdomen at will, so they won't always be visible. If you have trouble working it out via a genital inspection (it can be difficult with some!) you can feel the rabbit's stomach area for nipples. Females have small nipples that can be felt through the fur. Males do not have these. This has, on a few occasions, been what's corrected mistakes I've made in identifying gender in some rabbits.
consult 2 a veterinary doctor
Does it have a winkle?
Please answer if you've read Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrhams?
Is Ingrid Levin-Hill a static character? It seems like she is, but idk. Also, what about Vincent? He seems pretty static too, but I think he's dynamic since he starts out seeming nice and everyone likes him, but then he turns out to be the murderer.Please answer if you've read Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrhams?
neither of them change - vincent was the murderer all along its just that nobody knew till the end - it is peoples attitudes to vincent that change not him
they are both static characters
neither of them change - vincent was the murderer all along its just that nobody knew till the end - it is peoples attitudes to vincent that change not him
they are both static characters
How do i find out what kind of rabbit i have?
i know he's not a dwarf rabbit. he's 2 years old, he's pretty big, and so are his ears.How do i find out what kind of rabbit i have?
Many rabbits sold in pet shops are bred with all different speices... and can just be called a rabbit, i cant tell you much more from your description. maybe if i know the fur length and hair pattern/color.How do i find out what kind of rabbit i have?
try a local pet store,
Try visit the ARBA website at: http://www.arba.net
The breed is important. Care differs from breed to breed and it's frustrating that pet stores and other places do not always know the breed.
to get a good answer is if you have picture, it hard for us to say what it is unless u have picture. I used to raise rabbits for show, I was in American Rabbits Breeder Assocaiton for years. There are 45 reconized breed in ARBA. There are many that are big and have big ear such as Flemish Giant, English Lop, Checkered Giant, etc.
Many rabbits sold in pet shops are bred with all different speices... and can just be called a rabbit, i cant tell you much more from your description. maybe if i know the fur length and hair pattern/color.How do i find out what kind of rabbit i have?
try a local pet store,
Try visit the ARBA website at: http://www.arba.net
The breed is important. Care differs from breed to breed and it's frustrating that pet stores and other places do not always know the breed.
to get a good answer is if you have picture, it hard for us to say what it is unless u have picture. I used to raise rabbits for show, I was in American Rabbits Breeder Assocaiton for years. There are 45 reconized breed in ARBA. There are many that are big and have big ear such as Flemish Giant, English Lop, Checkered Giant, etc.
Can my rabbit eat peanut butter?
i am just eating some peanut butter and i wondered if my rabbit can have some?Can my rabbit eat peanut butter?
I have rabbits at home. I would never give them peanut butter. It will mess up their stomachs. Rabbit tend to have sensitive stomachs you could make it get the runs or kill it. They will have problems digesting the peanut butter.
I have rabbits at home. I would never give them peanut butter. It will mess up their stomachs. Rabbit tend to have sensitive stomachs you could make it get the runs or kill it. They will have problems digesting the peanut butter.
Should I get my child a stuffed animal(rabbit)It is called the aurora fancy pals bunny pet carrier?
Go to www.stuffedanimals.com to see or just type i the name of the stuffed animal in google and look at the picture and tell me if that is worth 11.00 and if you think I made a good choice for my child!!!!Should I get my child a stuffed animal(rabbit)It is called the aurora fancy pals bunny pet carrier?
Yes, you should.
Trust me, I'm 16, and I still have my very first stuffed animal.
Kids love 'em, they can comfort them and be their friend.
It's worth it =)
Yes, you should.
Trust me, I'm 16, and I still have my very first stuffed animal.
Kids love 'em, they can comfort them and be their friend.
It's worth it =)
Can I tame a close to 1yr old rabbit for the Fair?
Well, I want to be in a 4H group in my county. It is Hardee County. My bunny needs to be more tamed than what he is....so he won't scratch the examiner for him to check his bones. Help me Please? Any hot tips for me and my Rabbit Bucky? (his name)Can I tame a close to 1yr old rabbit for the Fair?
If you're the same Laura that posted this yesterday about a 2 year old rabbit, I'll simply repost what I told you last time, and if not... well here's what I told the other Laura! lol
The best way to tame a rabbit, and bring out it's more domestic qualities is to turn it into a house rabbit.
Yawp, ditch the cage, and pull out the litterbox, leave chew toys out, and get on the floor on your belly and TALK to the cute little furball.....
It will feel safer around you, including when you have to drag it around to shows... it will be better litter box trained, so it wont get so much poo everywhere during shows either.
Being on the floor, makes you seem like less of a predator to a prey animal. It makes you appear much less intimidating, and the bunny is more likely to become curious about you down on its own level... warning: it may get too cute and try to use you as a human jungle gym.
Speaking only in soft tones around it will make it more calm around you as well.
If the bottom of his cage is wire, change that. It is very uncomfortable for the bunny, not to mention dangerous of he gets a nail caught. That would not only injure the little guy, but it can get infected, completely yank out the nail, and ruin the aesthetics you want to preserve if you want a show bunny for the fair.
Give him something to bite the heck out of. Bunnies have a naturally occurring instinct to chew, because their teeth never stop growing (like rats, beavers, etc). You can encourage it to chew on an old pair of cotton jeans you no longer wear, or newspaper, and it will be much more content, having been able to satisfy it's urge the chew stuff up.
There's a link below for you that will have more ideas on how to make your bunny tamer and happier. I hope it can help you out.Can I tame a close to 1yr old rabbit for the Fair?
Angry rabbits can be a real challenge. These rabbits tend to be very intelligent and learn early on that exhibiting bad behavior gets them what they want (keeping people away who want to pick them up being the usual reason). So they will bite, snarl, lunge, or otherwise act in an offensive manner. There is some good information at www.rabbit.org. Realize that this process may take months. However, once the rabbit realizes that you are a source of good things (food, petting, treats) rather than bad, then you frequently have the problem of convincing them that really, you can鈥檛 spend 24 hours a day snuggling with them and petting them!
I don't know how much time you have before the Fair. It can take months to re-train a rabbit. Are you sure it's a boy? (Girls can be more difficult to handle at certain ages.) Always approach him with a little treat, bit of apple, oat cereal, raddish leaf, etc. Let him know that you are his friend. Talk to him too, get him used to your voice. Pet him in his cage while he's eating his treat. Get him used to your hand. You can wear a glove if you are afraid of being scratched or bitten.
Then I'd start taking him out (without too big a struggle) and move him away from the cage so he can't see it and put him on a flat (not slippery surface). Hold your left hand over his eyes, keeping his head down and gently pet and stroke him with the other hand. Do this for maybe 2 minutes at a time and put him back to the cage. Do this a couple times a day til he seems to accept it (it may take several days). Then start putting him on a table and posing him. Your 4-H leader should be able to help you are refer you to someone that can. Different breeds are posed differently.
Have patience and be gentle. Something may have scared him and he is afraid of handleing. You can change his mind with love.makeup advice
If you're the same Laura that posted this yesterday about a 2 year old rabbit, I'll simply repost what I told you last time, and if not... well here's what I told the other Laura! lol
The best way to tame a rabbit, and bring out it's more domestic qualities is to turn it into a house rabbit.
Yawp, ditch the cage, and pull out the litterbox, leave chew toys out, and get on the floor on your belly and TALK to the cute little furball.....
It will feel safer around you, including when you have to drag it around to shows... it will be better litter box trained, so it wont get so much poo everywhere during shows either.
Being on the floor, makes you seem like less of a predator to a prey animal. It makes you appear much less intimidating, and the bunny is more likely to become curious about you down on its own level... warning: it may get too cute and try to use you as a human jungle gym.
Speaking only in soft tones around it will make it more calm around you as well.
If the bottom of his cage is wire, change that. It is very uncomfortable for the bunny, not to mention dangerous of he gets a nail caught. That would not only injure the little guy, but it can get infected, completely yank out the nail, and ruin the aesthetics you want to preserve if you want a show bunny for the fair.
Give him something to bite the heck out of. Bunnies have a naturally occurring instinct to chew, because their teeth never stop growing (like rats, beavers, etc). You can encourage it to chew on an old pair of cotton jeans you no longer wear, or newspaper, and it will be much more content, having been able to satisfy it's urge the chew stuff up.
There's a link below for you that will have more ideas on how to make your bunny tamer and happier. I hope it can help you out.Can I tame a close to 1yr old rabbit for the Fair?
Angry rabbits can be a real challenge. These rabbits tend to be very intelligent and learn early on that exhibiting bad behavior gets them what they want (keeping people away who want to pick them up being the usual reason). So they will bite, snarl, lunge, or otherwise act in an offensive manner. There is some good information at www.rabbit.org. Realize that this process may take months. However, once the rabbit realizes that you are a source of good things (food, petting, treats) rather than bad, then you frequently have the problem of convincing them that really, you can鈥檛 spend 24 hours a day snuggling with them and petting them!
I don't know how much time you have before the Fair. It can take months to re-train a rabbit. Are you sure it's a boy? (Girls can be more difficult to handle at certain ages.) Always approach him with a little treat, bit of apple, oat cereal, raddish leaf, etc. Let him know that you are his friend. Talk to him too, get him used to your voice. Pet him in his cage while he's eating his treat. Get him used to your hand. You can wear a glove if you are afraid of being scratched or bitten.
Then I'd start taking him out (without too big a struggle) and move him away from the cage so he can't see it and put him on a flat (not slippery surface). Hold your left hand over his eyes, keeping his head down and gently pet and stroke him with the other hand. Do this for maybe 2 minutes at a time and put him back to the cage. Do this a couple times a day til he seems to accept it (it may take several days). Then start putting him on a table and posing him. Your 4-H leader should be able to help you are refer you to someone that can. Different breeds are posed differently.
Have patience and be gentle. Something may have scared him and he is afraid of handleing. You can change his mind with love.
Can a rabbit live if it is blind?
My rabbit has recently had an eye infection in both eyes and I think that it might be blind. I was wondering if a rabbit could possibly live comfortibly without sight.Can a rabbit live if it is blind?
yes keep cage clean and the lay out always the same
Keep water and food fresh
Mine is going on 5 yrs old
why did it get an eye infection in the first place?Can a rabbit live if it is blind?
Yes.As long as the infection and the threat to the life the rabbit is gone and removed by a registered veterinarian.Rabbits going blind are rare.It mostly just happens to deformed kits from wrong breeding procedures.Usually,they live shorter lives than others.They are also more prone to accidents due to their inability to see things around them.
It will live but I doubt that the ';comfortable living'; part would be fulfilled.
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If it only had one blind eye i would say yes though if its both eyes i dont think thats right its better to have it put down as much as i love bunnies its cruel. It would be so uncomfortable for the poor little thing it would live in peace the other way. Though take it to the vet and see what they say.
If it knows it cage well enough and you don't change the boundaries it has then sure why not. Give it a chance and if it doesn't work out then you can change your mind- but give it a shot first.
yeah they can frist its might be ahrd but in a week it will get to know were its food and everythign make sure when u clean the cage and everything put everything in the saem spot
Of course it can live.. it will need help, but it can
btw, I love the name 'Niamh'
just as well as you can
Have it put away and give your rabbit a good ending.
sure, why not.
also, why did you not go to the vet?
yeah only if it's given a walking twig and a helper-mouse.
yes keep cage clean and the lay out always the same
Keep water and food fresh
Mine is going on 5 yrs old
why did it get an eye infection in the first place?Can a rabbit live if it is blind?
Yes.As long as the infection and the threat to the life the rabbit is gone and removed by a registered veterinarian.Rabbits going blind are rare.It mostly just happens to deformed kits from wrong breeding procedures.Usually,they live shorter lives than others.They are also more prone to accidents due to their inability to see things around them.
It will live but I doubt that the ';comfortable living'; part would be fulfilled.
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If it only had one blind eye i would say yes though if its both eyes i dont think thats right its better to have it put down as much as i love bunnies its cruel. It would be so uncomfortable for the poor little thing it would live in peace the other way. Though take it to the vet and see what they say.
If it knows it cage well enough and you don't change the boundaries it has then sure why not. Give it a chance and if it doesn't work out then you can change your mind- but give it a shot first.
yeah they can frist its might be ahrd but in a week it will get to know were its food and everythign make sure when u clean the cage and everything put everything in the saem spot
Of course it can live.. it will need help, but it can
btw, I love the name 'Niamh'
just as well as you can
Have it put away and give your rabbit a good ending.
sure, why not.
also, why did you not go to the vet?
yeah only if it's given a walking twig and a helper-mouse.
What is the most common type of pet rabbit?
[ =What is the most common type of pet rabbit?
Dutch, Rex, and Netherland Dwarf. Check out this site for more info:
http://www.advice-on-pet-care-and-pet-pr鈥?/a>What is the most common type of pet rabbit?
Rex isn't really that common, You see a lot of lops and mixed breeds
Californian, mini rex, holland lop, french lop
there are tons but I think Californians are popular they are the white ones
Dutch, Rex, and Netherland Dwarf. Check out this site for more info:
http://www.advice-on-pet-care-and-pet-pr鈥?/a>What is the most common type of pet rabbit?
Rex isn't really that common, You see a lot of lops and mixed breeds
Californian, mini rex, holland lop, french lop
there are tons but I think Californians are popular they are the white ones
How do I tell what species of rabbit mines is ?
Your rabbit is a rabbit. That is the species.
You are looking for the breed.
Check www.arba.net for pictures of breeds. You could also google Rabbit breed pictures and see what yours looks like.How do I tell what species of rabbit mines is ?
http://exoticpets.about.com/gi/dynamic/o鈥?/a>
Hope it helps
You are looking for the breed.
Check www.arba.net for pictures of breeds. You could also google Rabbit breed pictures and see what yours looks like.How do I tell what species of rabbit mines is ?
http://exoticpets.about.com/gi/dynamic/o鈥?/a>
Hope it helps
My Rabbit is Very aggresive and has been her whole life?
I don't know why and if you could give any suggestions please doMy Rabbit is Very aggresive and has been her whole life?
If she was never spayed then that is it. Her hormones cause her to be aggresive and grumpy. If you can, I would get her spayed. It makes them alot calmer and un-spayed females have an 80% chance of getting reproductive cancer.
Feel free to email me with other questions you have showmyrabbit@yahoo.comMy Rabbit is Very aggresive and has been her whole life?
What exactly does an aggressive rabbit do? Gnaw on your pinky? Buff your shoe with it's tail? Hop at ramming speed? Poke you in the eyes with it's ears? Shake it's whiskers in defiance?
With dogs...when they are aggressive, you're supposed to calmly, but forcefully put them on their back and force their tail between their legs. This is their submissive stance. This tells them that the alpha (you) don't want them to be aggressive. After a few times of this, they should stop.
I have no idea if a rabbit has a submissive stance or if they have alphas, but you could try it. Maybe you could get one of those shock collars that allows you to hit a button to shock him/her whenever he/she is aggresive.
Rabbits that aren't neutered are likely to be Aggressive,Territorial,May Mount objects etc. 80% of Does(Females) over the age of 4yrs are likely to contact Uterus(Womb)Cancer. Which if not caught soon enough will end up Fatal. Neutering should stop Behavioral problems(such as Aggression),plus will eliminate chances of her getting Uterus Cancer.
She won't change otherwise.Or its very unlikely for her to.
Hope this helps %26amp; happy 2009!xxx
How old is your rabbit? If it is becoming a problem you can talk to your vet. I have a dog that shows some anxiety fear aggression when people visit the house and my vet perscribed some medication for her.
something might have happened to her when she was younger and it would take a lot of love and time to change how she acts
Some rabbits are just aggressive by nature. Sounds like you got one
If she was never spayed then that is it. Her hormones cause her to be aggresive and grumpy. If you can, I would get her spayed. It makes them alot calmer and un-spayed females have an 80% chance of getting reproductive cancer.
Feel free to email me with other questions you have showmyrabbit@yahoo.comMy Rabbit is Very aggresive and has been her whole life?
What exactly does an aggressive rabbit do? Gnaw on your pinky? Buff your shoe with it's tail? Hop at ramming speed? Poke you in the eyes with it's ears? Shake it's whiskers in defiance?
With dogs...when they are aggressive, you're supposed to calmly, but forcefully put them on their back and force their tail between their legs. This is their submissive stance. This tells them that the alpha (you) don't want them to be aggressive. After a few times of this, they should stop.
I have no idea if a rabbit has a submissive stance or if they have alphas, but you could try it. Maybe you could get one of those shock collars that allows you to hit a button to shock him/her whenever he/she is aggresive.
Rabbits that aren't neutered are likely to be Aggressive,Territorial,May Mount objects etc. 80% of Does(Females) over the age of 4yrs are likely to contact Uterus(Womb)Cancer. Which if not caught soon enough will end up Fatal. Neutering should stop Behavioral problems(such as Aggression),plus will eliminate chances of her getting Uterus Cancer.
She won't change otherwise.Or its very unlikely for her to.
Hope this helps %26amp; happy 2009!xxx
How old is your rabbit? If it is becoming a problem you can talk to your vet. I have a dog that shows some anxiety fear aggression when people visit the house and my vet perscribed some medication for her.
something might have happened to her when she was younger and it would take a lot of love and time to change how she acts
Some rabbits are just aggressive by nature. Sounds like you got one
My rabbit likes to scratch and bite anything, including me. Is there a way to help stop that happening?
Having your rabbit altered (spayed or neutered) will help in probably more than 90% of cases. Most aggression in rabbits is hormonally motivated territorial aggression. There are behavioral modification techniques here, but if your rabbit is not altered, you will not have much success in applying them: http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/aggre鈥?/a>My rabbit likes to scratch and bite anything, including me. Is there a way to help stop that happening?
One way to stop the scratching is by maybe cutting his nails and the part where he bites you maybe U should ask Ur vet!My rabbit likes to scratch and bite anything, including me. Is there a way to help stop that happening?
Get a toy for it.
One way to stop the scratching is by maybe cutting his nails and the part where he bites you maybe U should ask Ur vet!My rabbit likes to scratch and bite anything, including me. Is there a way to help stop that happening?
Get a toy for it.
How do i cure and smoke a rabbit? Also I would like the skin tanned?
First, give it some penicillin
Now the hard part, getting it to stay lit.
Try not to inhale too deep. Then take off your belt and tan his hide for him.
That ought to do it!How do i cure and smoke a rabbit? Also I would like the skin tanned?
: omakeup advice
Now the hard part, getting it to stay lit.
Try not to inhale too deep. Then take off your belt and tan his hide for him.
That ought to do it!How do i cure and smoke a rabbit? Also I would like the skin tanned?
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I want an alternative pet.. How can I hook up my Cat with my rabbit to give me a winner??
Don't even go there.
The RSPCA know where you live...I want an alternative pet.. How can I hook up my Cat with my rabbit to give me a winner??
buy oneI want an alternative pet.. How can I hook up my Cat with my rabbit to give me a winner??
sounds like a great plan, always wanted a flying monkey for myself,
You can't be serious I mean what will the RSPCA think, but thanks for the humour anyway. lol
haha ask him nicely and offer him catnip :)
cute question, thanks for the two points
The RSPCA know where you live...I want an alternative pet.. How can I hook up my Cat with my rabbit to give me a winner??
buy oneI want an alternative pet.. How can I hook up my Cat with my rabbit to give me a winner??
sounds like a great plan, always wanted a flying monkey for myself,
You can't be serious I mean what will the RSPCA think, but thanks for the humour anyway. lol
haha ask him nicely and offer him catnip :)
cute question, thanks for the two points
What would you do if the trix rabbit tried to steal your trix's?
Pull off its ears %26amp; shove em up its @ss....i'm the leading bunny round ereWhat would you do if the trix rabbit tried to steal your trix's?
Thanx for B/A hun xx
What would you do if the trix rabbit tried to steal your trix's?
Steal it back and say, Silly Rabbit, Trix are for kids!';
not really. that poor rabbit can finally have the box of Trix after all these years of failed attempts for all I care.
Besides, I'm not really even a kid anymore, so I guess technically I can't have Trix anymore either.
I would try harder to avoid hallucinogens before noon.
Beat the crap out of him.
Say silly rabbit, all you had to do was ask.
I would try not to use drugs ever again.
silly rabbit! trix are for kids!
Make him into a fine stew.
Let him have them, I'm more of a ';Lucky Charms'; type of gal.
dont know, but the one above me is right!
kill it, then make a new hat
Thanx for B/A hun xx
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What would you do if the trix rabbit tried to steal your trix's?
Steal it back and say, Silly Rabbit, Trix are for kids!';
not really. that poor rabbit can finally have the box of Trix after all these years of failed attempts for all I care.
Besides, I'm not really even a kid anymore, so I guess technically I can't have Trix anymore either.
I would try harder to avoid hallucinogens before noon.
Beat the crap out of him.
Say silly rabbit, all you had to do was ask.
I would try not to use drugs ever again.
silly rabbit! trix are for kids!
Make him into a fine stew.
Let him have them, I'm more of a ';Lucky Charms'; type of gal.
dont know, but the one above me is right!
kill it, then make a new hat
There are 44 chromosomes in rabbit鈥檚 germ cell. How many chromosomes does a rabbit receive from his father?
Im pretty sure it's half that.
so it would be 22.
One half from the mom. One half from the dad.
so it would be 22.
One half from the mom. One half from the dad.
My rabbit was just bitten by a tic will it harm it in any way?
Today my little brother just found a tic under its neck but we had taken it off and when we did it left a bump under its neck and I am very worried about my rabbit will it die? please I really need to Know.My rabbit was just bitten by a tic will it harm it in any way?
I would give your vet a call and see what they think. Did you check the tick after you removed it? ALWAYS check a tick to make sure it's head is still attached after you remove it from any animal (including yourself!). If the head breaks off and remains under the skin, it can cause infection.
If you can't figure out if the head is still in your rabbit, then you might have to have the vet check them out.
Don't worry too much though. Lots of animals, including rabbits, get multiple tick bites every year, and are just fine!
Good luck!My rabbit was just bitten by a tic will it harm it in any way?
Maybe the head of the tick is still in your pet, biting away. Maybe it will die of lime disease. You should run to the veterinarian to check it out. Pet insurance is $15-$18 per month; so that if the veterinarian is too expensive, then you can try that route if the vet gives you a price that you cannot afford.
You'll need to have the tick checked for any diseases. Remove the tick and bring it to your MNR office. You can google how to remove ticks.
You might have left a bit of the tic (hence the bump).
Call the vet.
I would give your vet a call and see what they think. Did you check the tick after you removed it? ALWAYS check a tick to make sure it's head is still attached after you remove it from any animal (including yourself!). If the head breaks off and remains under the skin, it can cause infection.
If you can't figure out if the head is still in your rabbit, then you might have to have the vet check them out.
Don't worry too much though. Lots of animals, including rabbits, get multiple tick bites every year, and are just fine!
Good luck!My rabbit was just bitten by a tic will it harm it in any way?
Maybe the head of the tick is still in your pet, biting away. Maybe it will die of lime disease. You should run to the veterinarian to check it out. Pet insurance is $15-$18 per month; so that if the veterinarian is too expensive, then you can try that route if the vet gives you a price that you cannot afford.
You'll need to have the tick checked for any diseases. Remove the tick and bring it to your MNR office. You can google how to remove ticks.
You might have left a bit of the tic (hence the bump).
Call the vet.
Is rabbit good to eat? Do you buy it at the pet store?
And do you cook it like Elmer Fudd does, in a big pot over a fire?Is rabbit good to eat? Do you buy it at the pet store?
It is possible, But I wouldn't do that. I raised rabbits when I was younger so I would not have the heart to eat them.
I heard some people in other countries eat Mr. Edd as well. :(Is rabbit good to eat? Do you buy it at the pet store?
Rabbit is good to eat, but should be bought from a butcher shop or professional meat market where the meat is inspected for parasites. Wild game should also be inspected, and the ';gamey'; taste can be removed by first soaking the meat in buttermilk or red wine before cooking.
You should only cook it like Elmer Fudd if you're going to eat it like Yosemite Sam! ;-)
If you wanted to kill the rabbit yourself, I suppose you could buy a pet, if that is the only place to get one.
Grab a gun and go hunting along the fences if you have a license and if season is in. You may run into Bugs.
When I fry rabbit, I roll the cut pieces in flour after salting and pepper. Have about an inch of oil hot in a pan and fry the bunny until brown, kinda like chicken. It is really a good meat.
The good thing about pet store rabbits is that they have a much higher fat content than wild rabbits. Therefore, they are much more tender and juicy!
The big pot method is one of my favorite ways to cook them, too! The thing is, you have to make them think that it is a hot bath and then you can cut some carrots and potatoes and throw them in the water while the rabbit is relaxing!
I used to shoot wild rabbits. They taste nice. Killing a rabbit is no different to killing a chicken or a cow so there is nothing morally wrong although the ones from the pet store are poorly fed sometimes with chemical supplements so if i were you I wouldn't try it.
Yes it is good to eat.
No, was that a serious question?
Yes, stewing or casseroling is the way to go, with onions, carrots and bacon.
I know that it can be bought in some of the meat stores that cater to the Italian community. I've never eaten it, though.
Go hunt a rabbit or buy it from a butcher. Hunting one would be a good experience. I suppose you could buy one from the pet store, but people wouldn't like it.
It`s quite tasty: you either love it or you hate it. We had a lot of rabbit stew when I was a kid (the war years!)
Year`s ago Rabbit was eaten at least once a week - simply be
It is good to eat. It tastes like chicken but much more tender. You can buy it at grocery stores.
Um...gross!
I dono. I think I've seen it hung up next to the duck in chinese markets(equally gross).
Check the ethnic ';foods'; store.
Naw Rabbit ain't good for you...you Should start Eatin People doe..Now Thats good for you Stuff..I Never Tired it..But you Should
Some restaurants have it in their menu, specially Spanish restaurants.
no you dont by domesticated rabits you buy them from a butcher or supermarket
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It is possible, But I wouldn't do that. I raised rabbits when I was younger so I would not have the heart to eat them.
I heard some people in other countries eat Mr. Edd as well. :(Is rabbit good to eat? Do you buy it at the pet store?
Rabbit is good to eat, but should be bought from a butcher shop or professional meat market where the meat is inspected for parasites. Wild game should also be inspected, and the ';gamey'; taste can be removed by first soaking the meat in buttermilk or red wine before cooking.
You should only cook it like Elmer Fudd if you're going to eat it like Yosemite Sam! ;-)
If you wanted to kill the rabbit yourself, I suppose you could buy a pet, if that is the only place to get one.
Grab a gun and go hunting along the fences if you have a license and if season is in. You may run into Bugs.
When I fry rabbit, I roll the cut pieces in flour after salting and pepper. Have about an inch of oil hot in a pan and fry the bunny until brown, kinda like chicken. It is really a good meat.
The good thing about pet store rabbits is that they have a much higher fat content than wild rabbits. Therefore, they are much more tender and juicy!
The big pot method is one of my favorite ways to cook them, too! The thing is, you have to make them think that it is a hot bath and then you can cut some carrots and potatoes and throw them in the water while the rabbit is relaxing!
I used to shoot wild rabbits. They taste nice. Killing a rabbit is no different to killing a chicken or a cow so there is nothing morally wrong although the ones from the pet store are poorly fed sometimes with chemical supplements so if i were you I wouldn't try it.
Yes it is good to eat.
No, was that a serious question?
Yes, stewing or casseroling is the way to go, with onions, carrots and bacon.
I know that it can be bought in some of the meat stores that cater to the Italian community. I've never eaten it, though.
Go hunt a rabbit or buy it from a butcher. Hunting one would be a good experience. I suppose you could buy one from the pet store, but people wouldn't like it.
It`s quite tasty: you either love it or you hate it. We had a lot of rabbit stew when I was a kid (the war years!)
Year`s ago Rabbit was eaten at least once a week - simply be
It is good to eat. It tastes like chicken but much more tender. You can buy it at grocery stores.
Um...gross!
I dono. I think I've seen it hung up next to the duck in chinese markets(equally gross).
Check the ethnic ';foods'; store.
Naw Rabbit ain't good for you...you Should start Eatin People doe..Now Thats good for you Stuff..I Never Tired it..But you Should
Some restaurants have it in their menu, specially Spanish restaurants.
no you dont by domesticated rabits you buy them from a butcher or supermarket
Troll
How often do i clean out my rabbit cage?
and where should the hay be up to? i have like newspaper than like an inch of hay maybe 2 inch. is that less? if yeah then how much hay am i supposed to have in its cage and when to clean it? thanks!!How often do i clean out my rabbit cage?
ever day or so!How often do i clean out my rabbit cage?
Cage- Ideally, your rabbit鈥檚 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鈥檚 floor should be solid. Many rabbit cages are still made with wire floors with pull out pans underneath because it can be cleaned easily, but cages of this type are uncomfortable and my cause sores. If the cage you have has a wire floor, cover it with sisal mats, grass or a piece of wood.
It depends how dirty the cage gets. I have one cage with hay and newspaper and because the rabbit is neat I only clean it every 2-3 days. However my other rabbit is messy and requires daily cleaning. I would say every other day would be good.
Clean it out once a day. Add one and 1/2 handfuls of hay to it. you should also try to litter train it, it is possible. You can put down old newspapers on the bottom of the cage.
Try and clean your cage out every week. This keeps out unwanted bugs and insects from living in the hutch for long periods of time (if your bunny lives outside) Have plenty of hay for your bunny especially when it is stone cold.
Well im getting a rabbit tomorrow and i am planning on cleaning its cage every day or two because they cant live in a dirty cage orelse they can get sick so i say clean the cage every day or two good luck! and hope i helped! :)
clean it when it gets really poopy and stinky and the hay is fine, unless the rabbit doesnt like itmakeup advice
ever day or so!How often do i clean out my rabbit cage?
Cage- Ideally, your rabbit鈥檚 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鈥檚 floor should be solid. Many rabbit cages are still made with wire floors with pull out pans underneath because it can be cleaned easily, but cages of this type are uncomfortable and my cause sores. If the cage you have has a wire floor, cover it with sisal mats, grass or a piece of wood.
It depends how dirty the cage gets. I have one cage with hay and newspaper and because the rabbit is neat I only clean it every 2-3 days. However my other rabbit is messy and requires daily cleaning. I would say every other day would be good.
Clean it out once a day. Add one and 1/2 handfuls of hay to it. you should also try to litter train it, it is possible. You can put down old newspapers on the bottom of the cage.
Try and clean your cage out every week. This keeps out unwanted bugs and insects from living in the hutch for long periods of time (if your bunny lives outside) Have plenty of hay for your bunny especially when it is stone cold.
Well im getting a rabbit tomorrow and i am planning on cleaning its cage every day or two because they cant live in a dirty cage orelse they can get sick so i say clean the cage every day or two good luck! and hope i helped! :)
clean it when it gets really poopy and stinky and the hay is fine, unless the rabbit doesnt like it
How does a hare differ from a rabbit ?
Different animals / species.
Hare and rabbit are common name for certain small, furry mammals with long ears and short tails. Although the names rabbit and hare are often used interchangeably, in zoological classification the species called rabbits are characterized by the helplessness of their offspring, which are born naked and with closed eyes, and by their gregarious habit of living in colonies in underground burrows. (The exception is the cottontail of North America, which does not dig burrows; its nest is on the surface, usually in dense vegetation, and it is not social.) Species designated zoologically as hares are born furred and with open eyes, and the adults merely construct a simple nest and rarely live socially. Furthermore, the hare is generally larger than the rabbit and has longer ears with characteristic black markings. Moreover, the skulls of rabbits and hares are distinctly different.
Distributed throughout the world, hares and rabbits have many common characteristics. Both groups breed prolifically, bearing four to eight litters a year, with three to eight young in each litter, have a period of gestation lasting about a month, reach sexual maturity in about six months, and have a life span of about ten years. These animals, which weigh from about 1 to 5 kg (about 2 to 11 lb) and attain a length of about 30 to 60 cm (about 12 to 24 in), feed mainly on herbs, tree bark, and vegetables. They prefer to live in regions where the soil is loose and dry and where brushwood offers shelter. Although rabbits and hares are valued as game by hunters, as food, and for their fur, they often are pests to farmers whose trees and crops they destroy. The species commonly found in the United States are the cottontail, the snowshoe rabbit, the jackrabbit, and the domestic rabbit.How does a hare differ from a rabbit ?
shorter ears / different climateHow does a hare differ from a rabbit ?
Rabbits are furry-coated and short-tailed mammals. They have long ears and long back legs for running and jumping. Rabbits are herbivores with long front teeth for gnawing. Some make burrows or tunnels in the ground. Rabbits are smaller and have shorter ears than their hare relatives. A hare (pronounced hair) also has long, strong back legs. Unlike rabbits, their young are born with their eyes open and they live above ground.
rabbits are distinguished by the helplessness of their offspring. Young rabbits are born naked with their eyes closed. With the exception of North America's cottontail, rabbits live in underground burrow colonies. The cottontail builds its simple nest on the surface, usually in grass or brush, and rarely lives in social groups. Hares are generally larger and have longer ears with characteristic black markings. The skulls of rabbits and hares are also different.
They are a lot bigger. I think that is the main difference.
a hare has longer ears and lives on the ground,they do not dig holes like rabbits do
Longer ears, huge feet, and they get a lot bigger. Short, coarse hair too. Not like a rabbits.
you can buy hare gel and not rabbit gel, and you cant walk into a barbers and get a rabbit cut!
Hare and rabbit are common name for certain small, furry mammals with long ears and short tails. Although the names rabbit and hare are often used interchangeably, in zoological classification the species called rabbits are characterized by the helplessness of their offspring, which are born naked and with closed eyes, and by their gregarious habit of living in colonies in underground burrows. (The exception is the cottontail of North America, which does not dig burrows; its nest is on the surface, usually in dense vegetation, and it is not social.) Species designated zoologically as hares are born furred and with open eyes, and the adults merely construct a simple nest and rarely live socially. Furthermore, the hare is generally larger than the rabbit and has longer ears with characteristic black markings. Moreover, the skulls of rabbits and hares are distinctly different.
Distributed throughout the world, hares and rabbits have many common characteristics. Both groups breed prolifically, bearing four to eight litters a year, with three to eight young in each litter, have a period of gestation lasting about a month, reach sexual maturity in about six months, and have a life span of about ten years. These animals, which weigh from about 1 to 5 kg (about 2 to 11 lb) and attain a length of about 30 to 60 cm (about 12 to 24 in), feed mainly on herbs, tree bark, and vegetables. They prefer to live in regions where the soil is loose and dry and where brushwood offers shelter. Although rabbits and hares are valued as game by hunters, as food, and for their fur, they often are pests to farmers whose trees and crops they destroy. The species commonly found in the United States are the cottontail, the snowshoe rabbit, the jackrabbit, and the domestic rabbit.How does a hare differ from a rabbit ?
shorter ears / different climateHow does a hare differ from a rabbit ?
Rabbits are furry-coated and short-tailed mammals. They have long ears and long back legs for running and jumping. Rabbits are herbivores with long front teeth for gnawing. Some make burrows or tunnels in the ground. Rabbits are smaller and have shorter ears than their hare relatives. A hare (pronounced hair) also has long, strong back legs. Unlike rabbits, their young are born with their eyes open and they live above ground.
rabbits are distinguished by the helplessness of their offspring. Young rabbits are born naked with their eyes closed. With the exception of North America's cottontail, rabbits live in underground burrow colonies. The cottontail builds its simple nest on the surface, usually in grass or brush, and rarely lives in social groups. Hares are generally larger and have longer ears with characteristic black markings. The skulls of rabbits and hares are also different.
They are a lot bigger. I think that is the main difference.
a hare has longer ears and lives on the ground,they do not dig holes like rabbits do
Longer ears, huge feet, and they get a lot bigger. Short, coarse hair too. Not like a rabbits.
you can buy hare gel and not rabbit gel, and you cant walk into a barbers and get a rabbit cut!
Is it okay that i fed my rabbit celery?
i cut it up into little bitty pieces...is celery fine for rabbits?Is it okay that i fed my rabbit celery?
Parsley and celery are both fine...as long as they're in moderation. Parsley has a lot of calcium, so it shouldn't be fed too much.
In the future, it's best to ask the questions in advance....I'd hate to see a question about a harmful food, knowing it could be prevented.
For future reference, here is a list of foods that are ok for buns:
http://binkybunny.com/Default.aspx?tabid鈥?/a>
Please never feed your rabbit meat or any dairy or egg products. Also, nothing that has added sugar. Fruit should be fed very sparingly, if at all.
Please check out rabbit.org, for a lot of great info about buns.Is it okay that i fed my rabbit celery?
Essentially rabbits should be fed a Hay and Vegetables diet - grass hay (meadow, pasture, oaten, cereal, ryegrass or timothy hay) should be available at all times. To prevent soiling, hay can be placed in a wall rack. Grasses of most kinds can be offered (except for grass clippings as they often go mouldy), as well as a variety of garden weeds. Avoid Lucerne and other leguminous hays (alfalfa, clover) as they are too high in calcium, except for juvenile, pregnant or lactating rabbits which may benefit from a higher clacium/protein content in their diet.
A range of fresh vegetables should be offered each day, especially leafy green vegetables such as spinach, bok choy/other asian greens, cauliflower leaves, chicory, kale, mustard greens, cabbage and brussel sprout leaves. Celery, pea pods, herbs (parsley,dandelion,coriander, basil, dill, mint etc.), broccoli, spring onions, sprouts, dark-leafed lettuce varieties, radish and carrot tops are also suitable.
Give about 2 packed cups or 250g/kg bodyweight per day of at least 3 different varieties - rabbits will usually pick out the things they like.
Feed limited quantities of pellets (no more than 3% of the rabbit's body weight) and avoid rabbit mixes altogther (selective feeding of items in the mix can lead to dietary deficiencies).
Fresh water needs to be provided 24 hours a day in a bowl that can鈥檛 be tipped over. Preferably use water bottles that hang on the side of the cage.
YEP its in one of the examples HEHE!
celery and parsley are both okay. my bunnies eat just about everything!
well...not EVERYTHING. try cutting the celery into little pieces in case your bunny chokes ( D: ) but its not likely.
Absolutely on both
http://www.rabbit.org/care/veggies.html
yes. just stay away from lettuce.
my rabbit loves almost everything.
even some grilled chicken or some protein is good for them too.
my little bun also loves oatmeal and cheese....just sayin......
Any green vegetable is good for them. Lettuce, parsley, celery, spinich, kale, dandelion leaves...
Parsley is good for Iron levels I think.. and celery is good also for their teeth, but I would recommend chopping it up into smaller pieces so not to risk him/her choking :)
My bunny absolutely LOVES celery; it's one of his fave treats, along with cabbage or apple. I usually leave it a little big, because he loves to rip it to shreds ^_^
yes. Rabbits love celery.
i think it is ok to feed your rabbit celery, because it is healthy for it.
Parsley and celery are both fine...as long as they're in moderation. Parsley has a lot of calcium, so it shouldn't be fed too much.
In the future, it's best to ask the questions in advance....I'd hate to see a question about a harmful food, knowing it could be prevented.
For future reference, here is a list of foods that are ok for buns:
http://binkybunny.com/Default.aspx?tabid鈥?/a>
Please never feed your rabbit meat or any dairy or egg products. Also, nothing that has added sugar. Fruit should be fed very sparingly, if at all.
Please check out rabbit.org, for a lot of great info about buns.Is it okay that i fed my rabbit celery?
Essentially rabbits should be fed a Hay and Vegetables diet - grass hay (meadow, pasture, oaten, cereal, ryegrass or timothy hay) should be available at all times. To prevent soiling, hay can be placed in a wall rack. Grasses of most kinds can be offered (except for grass clippings as they often go mouldy), as well as a variety of garden weeds. Avoid Lucerne and other leguminous hays (alfalfa, clover) as they are too high in calcium, except for juvenile, pregnant or lactating rabbits which may benefit from a higher clacium/protein content in their diet.
A range of fresh vegetables should be offered each day, especially leafy green vegetables such as spinach, bok choy/other asian greens, cauliflower leaves, chicory, kale, mustard greens, cabbage and brussel sprout leaves. Celery, pea pods, herbs (parsley,dandelion,coriander, basil, dill, mint etc.), broccoli, spring onions, sprouts, dark-leafed lettuce varieties, radish and carrot tops are also suitable.
Give about 2 packed cups or 250g/kg bodyweight per day of at least 3 different varieties - rabbits will usually pick out the things they like.
Feed limited quantities of pellets (no more than 3% of the rabbit's body weight) and avoid rabbit mixes altogther (selective feeding of items in the mix can lead to dietary deficiencies).
Fresh water needs to be provided 24 hours a day in a bowl that can鈥檛 be tipped over. Preferably use water bottles that hang on the side of the cage.
YEP its in one of the examples HEHE!
celery and parsley are both okay. my bunnies eat just about everything!
well...not EVERYTHING. try cutting the celery into little pieces in case your bunny chokes ( D: ) but its not likely.
Absolutely on both
http://www.rabbit.org/care/veggies.html
yes. just stay away from lettuce.
my rabbit loves almost everything.
even some grilled chicken or some protein is good for them too.
my little bun also loves oatmeal and cheese....just sayin......
Any green vegetable is good for them. Lettuce, parsley, celery, spinich, kale, dandelion leaves...
Parsley is good for Iron levels I think.. and celery is good also for their teeth, but I would recommend chopping it up into smaller pieces so not to risk him/her choking :)
My bunny absolutely LOVES celery; it's one of his fave treats, along with cabbage or apple. I usually leave it a little big, because he loves to rip it to shreds ^_^
yes. Rabbits love celery.
i think it is ok to feed your rabbit celery, because it is healthy for it.
Which is better scion xd or volkswagen rabbit?
which would be a better first car i like both but don't know which one would be a better choice as my first car.Which is better scion xd or volkswagen rabbit?
scion xd's are probably the cheaper of the two but im bias towards the dub's cause i got a jetta so i would go with the rabbit but as i said it will be a bit pricier i think. the vr6 or the r32 if rabbits come with those options would be great you get alotta zip outta the dubs. i have the 1.8l turbo and i love it.
scion xd's are probably the cheaper of the two but im bias towards the dub's cause i got a jetta so i would go with the rabbit but as i said it will be a bit pricier i think. the vr6 or the r32 if rabbits come with those options would be great you get alotta zip outta the dubs. i have the 1.8l turbo and i love it.
Alright, I love two animals ; Guinea Pig, Rabbit. Which one should I get? :P?
I love guinea pigs and rabbits but I don't know which one I should get. :P I'm planning on 2 of each if I get them. Please answer ASAP. :DAlright, I love two animals ; Guinea Pig, Rabbit. Which one should I get? :P?
hmm, well someone said rabbits are cuddlier... well maybe that is the case for hers/his, but generally rabbits HATE being picked up or cuddled. i have both a guinea pig and rabbit and i must say rabbits are probably a better choice. but you do need quite a lot of space, they love to run around and play. also, rabbits will need a bigger cage. guinea pigs are kinda smellier, but both pets are nice :)Alright, I love two animals ; Guinea Pig, Rabbit. Which one should I get? :P?
That's really up to you. I thought the same thing, but I would also like an animal that I could walk. So I am going with the rabbit. If you don't wanna have to walk it, them I would get a guinea pig.
Really, it all falls into what you like and how much time you have. Do some research on the computer and in books before getting one so you know what you want.
Bunnies are so much cleaner and cuddlier. I have had both, and my rabbit has to be one of the best pets I have ever had! You can litter train them and everything. Get to girls, or two boys from the same litter.
This forum is really good.http://rabbitsonline.net/view_forum.php?鈥?/a>
rabbit, i have one and i love him and guinea pigs are so mean and are scared of everything. If you do get a bunny and have any questions you can just email me at ginabunny10@yahoo.com
I suggest guinea pigs, get 2 famales. I have a guinea pig named Hershey and she is the cutest thing ever!
Knowing what I know about guinea pigs, I would definitely say ';RABBITS!';
hmm, well someone said rabbits are cuddlier... well maybe that is the case for hers/his, but generally rabbits HATE being picked up or cuddled. i have both a guinea pig and rabbit and i must say rabbits are probably a better choice. but you do need quite a lot of space, they love to run around and play. also, rabbits will need a bigger cage. guinea pigs are kinda smellier, but both pets are nice :)Alright, I love two animals ; Guinea Pig, Rabbit. Which one should I get? :P?
That's really up to you. I thought the same thing, but I would also like an animal that I could walk. So I am going with the rabbit. If you don't wanna have to walk it, them I would get a guinea pig.
Really, it all falls into what you like and how much time you have. Do some research on the computer and in books before getting one so you know what you want.
Bunnies are so much cleaner and cuddlier. I have had both, and my rabbit has to be one of the best pets I have ever had! You can litter train them and everything. Get to girls, or two boys from the same litter.
This forum is really good.http://rabbitsonline.net/view_forum.php?鈥?/a>
rabbit, i have one and i love him and guinea pigs are so mean and are scared of everything. If you do get a bunny and have any questions you can just email me at ginabunny10@yahoo.com
I suggest guinea pigs, get 2 famales. I have a guinea pig named Hershey and she is the cutest thing ever!
Knowing what I know about guinea pigs, I would definitely say ';RABBITS!';
Does anyone know any good turkey and rabbit hunting spots near sacramento and yuba city?
Its in californiaDoes anyone know any good turkey and rabbit hunting spots near sacramento and yuba city?
the yolo bypass, is good for rabbit, i think its exit 24 its public land so you can hunt their anytime for jack's i don't now when Cotton tail opens, an old saying is you don't hunt eating rabbit when their is a R in the month, has somthing to do with the flees and the warm weather. you could also pop a pheasnt out their its open now.
the yolo bypass, is good for rabbit, i think its exit 24 its public land so you can hunt their anytime for jack's i don't now when Cotton tail opens, an old saying is you don't hunt eating rabbit when their is a R in the month, has somthing to do with the flees and the warm weather. you could also pop a pheasnt out their its open now.
My rabbit seems to have broken its back, what should i do?
should i hit it over the head with a spade to stop it misery.My rabbit seems to have broken its back, what should i do?
no... let it continue to suffer!! what do you think.. take it to the VET!!!!My rabbit seems to have broken its back, what should i do?
are you a vet that can make an accurate diagnosis? and how did this happen? AND WHY AREN'T YOU AT A VETS RIGHT NOW?????????????
stupid inconsiderate dipstick
Take it to the vet and get it humanely euthanised.
Here's an idea? Take it to a veterinarian to be humanely put to sleep. Barbarian.........
You cruel swine. It will be in agony. You should have taken it to the Vet immediately. The RSPCA should know about you.
i cant believe this is a serious question?? if ur a pet owner,why ask wot u should do if ur pet is hurt, get it to the vets,and treat it with less suffering as possible,would u like bein hit with a spade if u were in pain? dont be cruel.
no, take him to the pound and they will put him out of his misery for free
Take it to the vet but if he says the rabbit's back is broken it will have to be put down.
How did it happen?
hi if you think your rabbit has a broken back you should take it the vets asap not leaving to suffer in pain as that is unfair to the rabbit,it is not right to head it over the head to kill it,that is wrong and you would get aressted for that and got to prison,so take the poor rabbit to the vet to be put down,you never no its back may not be broken just injured,even if you cant affored the vet bills as we all no the vets anit cheap,you can pay off the bill in instalements most vets will do that as they will not allow a animal to suffer
Let the Vets take care about it
Are you for real? What do you think you should do? Get off the PC and bring it to the vets ASAP!!!!!!!!!!! The poor rabbit is suffering!!!!
take it to be put down humanely at the vets............
tell you what Satan put the spade in with him and see if he'll do it himself. Maybe if we're lucky he'll use it on you instead
Umm..you need to take it to the dr ASAP!! right now. go! Do not hit your animal, that is animal cruelty and you can go to jail for that
skin it wrap with bacon and grill it up yum
STOP wasting time on here! take the poor thing to a vet!!!! Never assume anything, do not kill it yourself!!!!!!!!
for crying out loud!...
Go to your veterinarian.
Get off the computer and go take that poor bunny to the vet. And please don't get any more pets.
if you think its broken its back then get him down the vet - pronto! if so he will be put down im affraid to say x
You sound a pain ... shall i hit you over the head with a spade and put us out of misery
hum take it to hospital?? A%26amp;E
The kindest thing is to take it to the vet quickly so it stops suffering what are you hanging about for? asking questions that you surely know the answer to grrr
what r u MAD.what would you do if it was you.Lets hope that you dont have any pets.
hannah
TAKE IT TO THE VETS give it a bit of dignity For F***Sake!!!!!
Get free vetinary advice before you do anything. Then ask yourself how it broke its neck. Nothing should suffer, and maybe your rabbit will have to be put down...humanely. By the way.. don't flatter yourself, Satan would know what to do, and pastry boy should look and himself in a mirror.
Some pastry.
Hit it hard behind the ears with a piece of woodmakeup advice
no... let it continue to suffer!! what do you think.. take it to the VET!!!!My rabbit seems to have broken its back, what should i do?
are you a vet that can make an accurate diagnosis? and how did this happen? AND WHY AREN'T YOU AT A VETS RIGHT NOW?????????????
stupid inconsiderate dipstick
Take it to the vet and get it humanely euthanised.
Here's an idea? Take it to a veterinarian to be humanely put to sleep. Barbarian.........
You cruel swine. It will be in agony. You should have taken it to the Vet immediately. The RSPCA should know about you.
i cant believe this is a serious question?? if ur a pet owner,why ask wot u should do if ur pet is hurt, get it to the vets,and treat it with less suffering as possible,would u like bein hit with a spade if u were in pain? dont be cruel.
no, take him to the pound and they will put him out of his misery for free
Take it to the vet but if he says the rabbit's back is broken it will have to be put down.
How did it happen?
hi if you think your rabbit has a broken back you should take it the vets asap not leaving to suffer in pain as that is unfair to the rabbit,it is not right to head it over the head to kill it,that is wrong and you would get aressted for that and got to prison,so take the poor rabbit to the vet to be put down,you never no its back may not be broken just injured,even if you cant affored the vet bills as we all no the vets anit cheap,you can pay off the bill in instalements most vets will do that as they will not allow a animal to suffer
Let the Vets take care about it
Are you for real? What do you think you should do? Get off the PC and bring it to the vets ASAP!!!!!!!!!!! The poor rabbit is suffering!!!!
take it to be put down humanely at the vets............
tell you what Satan put the spade in with him and see if he'll do it himself. Maybe if we're lucky he'll use it on you instead
Umm..you need to take it to the dr ASAP!! right now. go! Do not hit your animal, that is animal cruelty and you can go to jail for that
skin it wrap with bacon and grill it up yum
STOP wasting time on here! take the poor thing to a vet!!!! Never assume anything, do not kill it yourself!!!!!!!!
for crying out loud!...
Go to your veterinarian.
Get off the computer and go take that poor bunny to the vet. And please don't get any more pets.
if you think its broken its back then get him down the vet - pronto! if so he will be put down im affraid to say x
You sound a pain ... shall i hit you over the head with a spade and put us out of misery
hum take it to hospital?? A%26amp;E
The kindest thing is to take it to the vet quickly so it stops suffering what are you hanging about for? asking questions that you surely know the answer to grrr
what r u MAD.what would you do if it was you.Lets hope that you dont have any pets.
hannah
TAKE IT TO THE VETS give it a bit of dignity For F***Sake!!!!!
Get free vetinary advice before you do anything. Then ask yourself how it broke its neck. Nothing should suffer, and maybe your rabbit will have to be put down...humanely. By the way.. don't flatter yourself, Satan would know what to do, and pastry boy should look and himself in a mirror.
Some pastry.
Hit it hard behind the ears with a piece of wood
Where can I purchase a netherland dwarf rabbit in quebec on onatario? (breeders, not pet shops)?
I live in montreal, so I could drive to ontario to pick the rabbit up but I don't want too long of a drive (2 - 3 hrs max) thank you!Where can I purchase a netherland dwarf rabbit in quebec on onatario? (breeders, not pet shops)?
look in the paper ads its around easter many people give them awayWhere can I purchase a netherland dwarf rabbit in quebec on onatario? (breeders, not pet shops)?
Try looking on Pet Finder or Craiglist or Kijiji...
I found mine on Kijiji and you would be surprise how many rabbits are on there..
Call your local pet shops that sell netherland dwarfs. They might tell you what breeders they buy from.
Also, try doing a web search for breeders in your area. Rabbit magazines usually have lists of breeders and where they are located and how to contact them.
Once a rabbit is done wrong, it may hold a lifetime grudge.
look in the paper ads its around easter many people give them awayWhere can I purchase a netherland dwarf rabbit in quebec on onatario? (breeders, not pet shops)?
Try looking on Pet Finder or Craiglist or Kijiji...
I found mine on Kijiji and you would be surprise how many rabbits are on there..
Call your local pet shops that sell netherland dwarfs. They might tell you what breeders they buy from.
Also, try doing a web search for breeders in your area. Rabbit magazines usually have lists of breeders and where they are located and how to contact them.
Once a rabbit is done wrong, it may hold a lifetime grudge.
My rabbit snorts for no reason why does she do this?
She will just be hopping around and just snortMy rabbit snorts for no reason why does she do this?
Sounds like your rabbit has a cold. Check the inside area of her front legs to see if the fur is matted. If your rabbit has a cold, you will normally see matted fur on the inside of its front legs from wiping its nose with it's paw. Also look to see if you see any nasal discharge or snot coming out of its nose.
If you see either of these signs, take your rabbit to the vet and have it treated for a cold. And keep that rabbit away from any other rabbits you might have. Colds in rabbits are contagious and very hard to get rid of. Also clean your hands before handling any other rabbits you have after handling a rabbit that has a cold.My rabbit snorts for no reason why does she do this?
What kind of litter are you using? If you are using one that is clay based or has a lot of dust, it would be aggrevating the rabbit's repirtory system. Check around the rabbit's nose and legs to check for nasal discharge. He could have a cold. Also, your rabbit could just be making rabbit noises. They do that.
its normal
might have a cold..but my rabbits make a noise like that all the time.
it depends on what you mean by snort..although im thinking she makes a noise like my rabbits.so its only natural..its just what rabbits do. they make funny noises sometimes.
Sounds like your rabbit has a cold. Check the inside area of her front legs to see if the fur is matted. If your rabbit has a cold, you will normally see matted fur on the inside of its front legs from wiping its nose with it's paw. Also look to see if you see any nasal discharge or snot coming out of its nose.
If you see either of these signs, take your rabbit to the vet and have it treated for a cold. And keep that rabbit away from any other rabbits you might have. Colds in rabbits are contagious and very hard to get rid of. Also clean your hands before handling any other rabbits you have after handling a rabbit that has a cold.My rabbit snorts for no reason why does she do this?
What kind of litter are you using? If you are using one that is clay based or has a lot of dust, it would be aggrevating the rabbit's repirtory system. Check around the rabbit's nose and legs to check for nasal discharge. He could have a cold. Also, your rabbit could just be making rabbit noises. They do that.
its normal
might have a cold..but my rabbits make a noise like that all the time.
it depends on what you mean by snort..although im thinking she makes a noise like my rabbits.so its only natural..its just what rabbits do. they make funny noises sometimes.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
My rabbit had babes they are 3 days old can i bring them home yet?
my rabbit had 4 babe bunnys they are 3 days old and i was wondering if i can bring them home yet or are they too young?My rabbit had babes they are 3 days old can i bring them home yet?
I think you need to add some details to your question. What do you mean bring them home?? Bring them home from a vet? Or just take them out of the cage? If they are at the vets ...just call and ask them. If they are at your house...DON';T TOUCH THEM! 3 days is veryyy young and they won't even have hair yet. If you touch them the mother will probably eat them. I'm not sure if I helped or not because i dont know if i understood your question but if you would like to email me for further answers go ahead. aquariusgirl2195@yahoo.comMy rabbit had babes they are 3 days old can i bring them home yet?
What do you mean by 'bringing them home'?
I think you need to add some details to your question. What do you mean bring them home?? Bring them home from a vet? Or just take them out of the cage? If they are at the vets ...just call and ask them. If they are at your house...DON';T TOUCH THEM! 3 days is veryyy young and they won't even have hair yet. If you touch them the mother will probably eat them. I'm not sure if I helped or not because i dont know if i understood your question but if you would like to email me for further answers go ahead. aquariusgirl2195@yahoo.comMy rabbit had babes they are 3 days old can i bring them home yet?
What do you mean by 'bringing them home'?
How do I tell what species of rabbit mines is ?
Your rabbit is a rabbit. That is the species.
You are looking for the breed.
Check www.arba.net for pictures of breeds. You could also google Rabbit breed pictures and see what yours looks like.How do I tell what species of rabbit mines is ?
http://exoticpets.about.com/gi/dynamic/o鈥?/a>
Hope it helps
You are looking for the breed.
Check www.arba.net for pictures of breeds. You could also google Rabbit breed pictures and see what yours looks like.How do I tell what species of rabbit mines is ?
http://exoticpets.about.com/gi/dynamic/o鈥?/a>
Hope it helps
My Rabbit is Very aggresive and has been her whole life?
I don't know why and if you could give any suggestions please doMy Rabbit is Very aggresive and has been her whole life?
If she was never spayed then that is it. Her hormones cause her to be aggresive and grumpy. If you can, I would get her spayed. It makes them alot calmer and un-spayed females have an 80% chance of getting reproductive cancer.
Feel free to email me with other questions you have showmyrabbit@yahoo.comMy Rabbit is Very aggresive and has been her whole life?
What exactly does an aggressive rabbit do? Gnaw on your pinky? Buff your shoe with it's tail? Hop at ramming speed? Poke you in the eyes with it's ears? Shake it's whiskers in defiance?
With dogs...when they are aggressive, you're supposed to calmly, but forcefully put them on their back and force their tail between their legs. This is their submissive stance. This tells them that the alpha (you) don't want them to be aggressive. After a few times of this, they should stop.
I have no idea if a rabbit has a submissive stance or if they have alphas, but you could try it. Maybe you could get one of those shock collars that allows you to hit a button to shock him/her whenever he/she is aggresive.
Rabbits that aren't neutered are likely to be Aggressive,Territorial,May Mount objects etc. 80% of Does(Females) over the age of 4yrs are likely to contact Uterus(Womb)Cancer. Which if not caught soon enough will end up Fatal. Neutering should stop Behavioral problems(such as Aggression),plus will eliminate chances of her getting Uterus Cancer.
She won't change otherwise.Or its very unlikely for her to.
Hope this helps %26amp; happy 2009!xxx
How old is your rabbit? If it is becoming a problem you can talk to your vet. I have a dog that shows some anxiety fear aggression when people visit the house and my vet perscribed some medication for her.
something might have happened to her when she was younger and it would take a lot of love and time to change how she acts
Some rabbits are just aggressive by nature. Sounds like you got one
If she was never spayed then that is it. Her hormones cause her to be aggresive and grumpy. If you can, I would get her spayed. It makes them alot calmer and un-spayed females have an 80% chance of getting reproductive cancer.
Feel free to email me with other questions you have showmyrabbit@yahoo.comMy Rabbit is Very aggresive and has been her whole life?
What exactly does an aggressive rabbit do? Gnaw on your pinky? Buff your shoe with it's tail? Hop at ramming speed? Poke you in the eyes with it's ears? Shake it's whiskers in defiance?
With dogs...when they are aggressive, you're supposed to calmly, but forcefully put them on their back and force their tail between their legs. This is their submissive stance. This tells them that the alpha (you) don't want them to be aggressive. After a few times of this, they should stop.
I have no idea if a rabbit has a submissive stance or if they have alphas, but you could try it. Maybe you could get one of those shock collars that allows you to hit a button to shock him/her whenever he/she is aggresive.
Rabbits that aren't neutered are likely to be Aggressive,Territorial,May Mount objects etc. 80% of Does(Females) over the age of 4yrs are likely to contact Uterus(Womb)Cancer. Which if not caught soon enough will end up Fatal. Neutering should stop Behavioral problems(such as Aggression),plus will eliminate chances of her getting Uterus Cancer.
She won't change otherwise.Or its very unlikely for her to.
Hope this helps %26amp; happy 2009!xxx
How old is your rabbit? If it is becoming a problem you can talk to your vet. I have a dog that shows some anxiety fear aggression when people visit the house and my vet perscribed some medication for her.
something might have happened to her when she was younger and it would take a lot of love and time to change how she acts
Some rabbits are just aggressive by nature. Sounds like you got one
My rabbit likes to scratch and bite anything, including me. Is there a way to help stop that happening?
Having your rabbit altered (spayed or neutered) will help in probably more than 90% of cases. Most aggression in rabbits is hormonally motivated territorial aggression. There are behavioral modification techniques here, but if your rabbit is not altered, you will not have much success in applying them: http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/aggre鈥?/a>My rabbit likes to scratch and bite anything, including me. Is there a way to help stop that happening?
One way to stop the scratching is by maybe cutting his nails and the part where he bites you maybe U should ask Ur vet!My rabbit likes to scratch and bite anything, including me. Is there a way to help stop that happening?
Get a toy for it.makeup advice
One way to stop the scratching is by maybe cutting his nails and the part where he bites you maybe U should ask Ur vet!My rabbit likes to scratch and bite anything, including me. Is there a way to help stop that happening?
Get a toy for it.
How do i cure and smoke a rabbit? Also I would like the skin tanned?
First, give it some penicillin
Now the hard part, getting it to stay lit.
Try not to inhale too deep. Then take off your belt and tan his hide for him.
That ought to do it!How do i cure and smoke a rabbit? Also I would like the skin tanned?
: o
Now the hard part, getting it to stay lit.
Try not to inhale too deep. Then take off your belt and tan his hide for him.
That ought to do it!How do i cure and smoke a rabbit? Also I would like the skin tanned?
: o
I want an alternative pet.. How can I hook up my Cat with my rabbit to give me a winner??
Don't even go there.
The RSPCA know where you live...I want an alternative pet.. How can I hook up my Cat with my rabbit to give me a winner??
buy oneI want an alternative pet.. How can I hook up my Cat with my rabbit to give me a winner??
sounds like a great plan, always wanted a flying monkey for myself,
You can't be serious I mean what will the RSPCA think, but thanks for the humour anyway. lol
haha ask him nicely and offer him catnip :)
cute question, thanks for the two points
The RSPCA know where you live...I want an alternative pet.. How can I hook up my Cat with my rabbit to give me a winner??
buy oneI want an alternative pet.. How can I hook up my Cat with my rabbit to give me a winner??
sounds like a great plan, always wanted a flying monkey for myself,
You can't be serious I mean what will the RSPCA think, but thanks for the humour anyway. lol
haha ask him nicely and offer him catnip :)
cute question, thanks for the two points
What would you do if the trix rabbit tried to steal your trix's?
Pull off its ears %26amp; shove em up its @ss....i'm the leading bunny round ereWhat would you do if the trix rabbit tried to steal your trix's?
Thanx for B/A hun xx
What would you do if the trix rabbit tried to steal your trix's?
Steal it back and say, Silly Rabbit, Trix are for kids!';
not really. that poor rabbit can finally have the box of Trix after all these years of failed attempts for all I care.
Besides, I'm not really even a kid anymore, so I guess technically I can't have Trix anymore either.
I would try harder to avoid hallucinogens before noon.
Beat the crap out of him.
Say silly rabbit, all you had to do was ask.
I would try not to use drugs ever again.
silly rabbit! trix are for kids!
Make him into a fine stew.
Let him have them, I'm more of a ';Lucky Charms'; type of gal.
dont know, but the one above me is right!
kill it, then make a new hat
Thanx for B/A hun xx
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What would you do if the trix rabbit tried to steal your trix's?
Steal it back and say, Silly Rabbit, Trix are for kids!';
not really. that poor rabbit can finally have the box of Trix after all these years of failed attempts for all I care.
Besides, I'm not really even a kid anymore, so I guess technically I can't have Trix anymore either.
I would try harder to avoid hallucinogens before noon.
Beat the crap out of him.
Say silly rabbit, all you had to do was ask.
I would try not to use drugs ever again.
silly rabbit! trix are for kids!
Make him into a fine stew.
Let him have them, I'm more of a ';Lucky Charms'; type of gal.
dont know, but the one above me is right!
kill it, then make a new hat
There are 44 chromosomes in rabbit鈥檚 germ cell. How many chromosomes does a rabbit receive from his father?
Im pretty sure it's half that.
so it would be 22.
One half from the mom. One half from the dad.
so it would be 22.
One half from the mom. One half from the dad.
My rabbit was just bitten by a tic will it harm it in any way?
Today my little brother just found a tic under its neck but we had taken it off and when we did it left a bump under its neck and I am very worried about my rabbit will it die? please I really need to Know.My rabbit was just bitten by a tic will it harm it in any way?
I would give your vet a call and see what they think. Did you check the tick after you removed it? ALWAYS check a tick to make sure it's head is still attached after you remove it from any animal (including yourself!). If the head breaks off and remains under the skin, it can cause infection.
If you can't figure out if the head is still in your rabbit, then you might have to have the vet check them out.
Don't worry too much though. Lots of animals, including rabbits, get multiple tick bites every year, and are just fine!
Good luck!My rabbit was just bitten by a tic will it harm it in any way?
Maybe the head of the tick is still in your pet, biting away. Maybe it will die of lime disease. You should run to the veterinarian to check it out. Pet insurance is $15-$18 per month; so that if the veterinarian is too expensive, then you can try that route if the vet gives you a price that you cannot afford.
You'll need to have the tick checked for any diseases. Remove the tick and bring it to your MNR office. You can google how to remove ticks.
You might have left a bit of the tic (hence the bump).
Call the vet.
I would give your vet a call and see what they think. Did you check the tick after you removed it? ALWAYS check a tick to make sure it's head is still attached after you remove it from any animal (including yourself!). If the head breaks off and remains under the skin, it can cause infection.
If you can't figure out if the head is still in your rabbit, then you might have to have the vet check them out.
Don't worry too much though. Lots of animals, including rabbits, get multiple tick bites every year, and are just fine!
Good luck!My rabbit was just bitten by a tic will it harm it in any way?
Maybe the head of the tick is still in your pet, biting away. Maybe it will die of lime disease. You should run to the veterinarian to check it out. Pet insurance is $15-$18 per month; so that if the veterinarian is too expensive, then you can try that route if the vet gives you a price that you cannot afford.
You'll need to have the tick checked for any diseases. Remove the tick and bring it to your MNR office. You can google how to remove ticks.
You might have left a bit of the tic (hence the bump).
Call the vet.
How often do i clean out my rabbit cage?
and where should the hay be up to? i have like newspaper than like an inch of hay maybe 2 inch. is that less? if yeah then how much hay am i supposed to have in its cage and when to clean it? thanks!!How often do i clean out my rabbit cage?
ever day or so!How often do i clean out my rabbit cage?
Cage- Ideally, your rabbit鈥檚 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鈥檚 floor should be solid. Many rabbit cages are still made with wire floors with pull out pans underneath because it can be cleaned easily, but cages of this type are uncomfortable and my cause sores. If the cage you have has a wire floor, cover it with sisal mats, grass or a piece of wood.
It depends how dirty the cage gets. I have one cage with hay and newspaper and because the rabbit is neat I only clean it every 2-3 days. However my other rabbit is messy and requires daily cleaning. I would say every other day would be good.
Clean it out once a day. Add one and 1/2 handfuls of hay to it. you should also try to litter train it, it is possible. You can put down old newspapers on the bottom of the cage.
Try and clean your cage out every week. This keeps out unwanted bugs and insects from living in the hutch for long periods of time (if your bunny lives outside) Have plenty of hay for your bunny especially when it is stone cold.
Well im getting a rabbit tomorrow and i am planning on cleaning its cage every day or two because they cant live in a dirty cage orelse they can get sick so i say clean the cage every day or two good luck! and hope i helped! :)
clean it when it gets really poopy and stinky and the hay is fine, unless the rabbit doesnt like itmakeup advice
ever day or so!How often do i clean out my rabbit cage?
Cage- Ideally, your rabbit鈥檚 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鈥檚 floor should be solid. Many rabbit cages are still made with wire floors with pull out pans underneath because it can be cleaned easily, but cages of this type are uncomfortable and my cause sores. If the cage you have has a wire floor, cover it with sisal mats, grass or a piece of wood.
It depends how dirty the cage gets. I have one cage with hay and newspaper and because the rabbit is neat I only clean it every 2-3 days. However my other rabbit is messy and requires daily cleaning. I would say every other day would be good.
Clean it out once a day. Add one and 1/2 handfuls of hay to it. you should also try to litter train it, it is possible. You can put down old newspapers on the bottom of the cage.
Try and clean your cage out every week. This keeps out unwanted bugs and insects from living in the hutch for long periods of time (if your bunny lives outside) Have plenty of hay for your bunny especially when it is stone cold.
Well im getting a rabbit tomorrow and i am planning on cleaning its cage every day or two because they cant live in a dirty cage orelse they can get sick so i say clean the cage every day or two good luck! and hope i helped! :)
clean it when it gets really poopy and stinky and the hay is fine, unless the rabbit doesnt like it
Is rabbit good to eat? Do you buy it at the pet store?
And do you cook it like Elmer Fudd does, in a big pot over a fire?Is rabbit good to eat? Do you buy it at the pet store?
It is possible, But I wouldn't do that. I raised rabbits when I was younger so I would not have the heart to eat them.
I heard some people in other countries eat Mr. Edd as well. :(Is rabbit good to eat? Do you buy it at the pet store?
Rabbit is good to eat, but should be bought from a butcher shop or professional meat market where the meat is inspected for parasites. Wild game should also be inspected, and the ';gamey'; taste can be removed by first soaking the meat in buttermilk or red wine before cooking.
You should only cook it like Elmer Fudd if you're going to eat it like Yosemite Sam! ;-)
If you wanted to kill the rabbit yourself, I suppose you could buy a pet, if that is the only place to get one.
Grab a gun and go hunting along the fences if you have a license and if season is in. You may run into Bugs.
When I fry rabbit, I roll the cut pieces in flour after salting and pepper. Have about an inch of oil hot in a pan and fry the bunny until brown, kinda like chicken. It is really a good meat.
The good thing about pet store rabbits is that they have a much higher fat content than wild rabbits. Therefore, they are much more tender and juicy!
The big pot method is one of my favorite ways to cook them, too! The thing is, you have to make them think that it is a hot bath and then you can cut some carrots and potatoes and throw them in the water while the rabbit is relaxing!
I used to shoot wild rabbits. They taste nice. Killing a rabbit is no different to killing a chicken or a cow so there is nothing morally wrong although the ones from the pet store are poorly fed sometimes with chemical supplements so if i were you I wouldn't try it.
Yes it is good to eat.
No, was that a serious question?
Yes, stewing or casseroling is the way to go, with onions, carrots and bacon.
I know that it can be bought in some of the meat stores that cater to the Italian community. I've never eaten it, though.
Go hunt a rabbit or buy it from a butcher. Hunting one would be a good experience. I suppose you could buy one from the pet store, but people wouldn't like it.
It`s quite tasty: you either love it or you hate it. We had a lot of rabbit stew when I was a kid (the war years!)
Year`s ago Rabbit was eaten at least once a week - simply be
It is good to eat. It tastes like chicken but much more tender. You can buy it at grocery stores.
Um...gross!
I dono. I think I've seen it hung up next to the duck in chinese markets(equally gross).
Check the ethnic ';foods'; store.
Naw Rabbit ain't good for you...you Should start Eatin People doe..Now Thats good for you Stuff..I Never Tired it..But you Should
Some restaurants have it in their menu, specially Spanish restaurants.
no you dont by domesticated rabits you buy them from a butcher or supermarket
Troll
It is possible, But I wouldn't do that. I raised rabbits when I was younger so I would not have the heart to eat them.
I heard some people in other countries eat Mr. Edd as well. :(Is rabbit good to eat? Do you buy it at the pet store?
Rabbit is good to eat, but should be bought from a butcher shop or professional meat market where the meat is inspected for parasites. Wild game should also be inspected, and the ';gamey'; taste can be removed by first soaking the meat in buttermilk or red wine before cooking.
You should only cook it like Elmer Fudd if you're going to eat it like Yosemite Sam! ;-)
If you wanted to kill the rabbit yourself, I suppose you could buy a pet, if that is the only place to get one.
Grab a gun and go hunting along the fences if you have a license and if season is in. You may run into Bugs.
When I fry rabbit, I roll the cut pieces in flour after salting and pepper. Have about an inch of oil hot in a pan and fry the bunny until brown, kinda like chicken. It is really a good meat.
The good thing about pet store rabbits is that they have a much higher fat content than wild rabbits. Therefore, they are much more tender and juicy!
The big pot method is one of my favorite ways to cook them, too! The thing is, you have to make them think that it is a hot bath and then you can cut some carrots and potatoes and throw them in the water while the rabbit is relaxing!
I used to shoot wild rabbits. They taste nice. Killing a rabbit is no different to killing a chicken or a cow so there is nothing morally wrong although the ones from the pet store are poorly fed sometimes with chemical supplements so if i were you I wouldn't try it.
Yes it is good to eat.
No, was that a serious question?
Yes, stewing or casseroling is the way to go, with onions, carrots and bacon.
I know that it can be bought in some of the meat stores that cater to the Italian community. I've never eaten it, though.
Go hunt a rabbit or buy it from a butcher. Hunting one would be a good experience. I suppose you could buy one from the pet store, but people wouldn't like it.
It`s quite tasty: you either love it or you hate it. We had a lot of rabbit stew when I was a kid (the war years!)
Year`s ago Rabbit was eaten at least once a week - simply be
It is good to eat. It tastes like chicken but much more tender. You can buy it at grocery stores.
Um...gross!
I dono. I think I've seen it hung up next to the duck in chinese markets(equally gross).
Check the ethnic ';foods'; store.
Naw Rabbit ain't good for you...you Should start Eatin People doe..Now Thats good for you Stuff..I Never Tired it..But you Should
Some restaurants have it in their menu, specially Spanish restaurants.
no you dont by domesticated rabits you buy them from a butcher or supermarket
Troll
What would you do if the trix rabbit tried to steal your trix's?
Pull off its ears %26amp; shove em up its @ss....i'm the leading bunny round ereWhat would you do if the trix rabbit tried to steal your trix's?
Thanx for B/A hun xx
What would you do if the trix rabbit tried to steal your trix's?
Steal it back and say, Silly Rabbit, Trix are for kids!';
not really. that poor rabbit can finally have the box of Trix after all these years of failed attempts for all I care.
Besides, I'm not really even a kid anymore, so I guess technically I can't have Trix anymore either.
I would try harder to avoid hallucinogens before noon.
Beat the crap out of him.
Say silly rabbit, all you had to do was ask.
I would try not to use drugs ever again.
silly rabbit! trix are for kids!
Make him into a fine stew.
Let him have them, I'm more of a ';Lucky Charms'; type of gal.
dont know, but the one above me is right!
kill it, then make a new hat
Thanx for B/A hun xx
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What would you do if the trix rabbit tried to steal your trix's?
Steal it back and say, Silly Rabbit, Trix are for kids!';
not really. that poor rabbit can finally have the box of Trix after all these years of failed attempts for all I care.
Besides, I'm not really even a kid anymore, so I guess technically I can't have Trix anymore either.
I would try harder to avoid hallucinogens before noon.
Beat the crap out of him.
Say silly rabbit, all you had to do was ask.
I would try not to use drugs ever again.
silly rabbit! trix are for kids!
Make him into a fine stew.
Let him have them, I'm more of a ';Lucky Charms'; type of gal.
dont know, but the one above me is right!
kill it, then make a new hat
Friday, January 22, 2010
There are 44 chromosomes in rabbit鈥檚 germ cell. How many chromosomes does a rabbit receive from his father?
Im pretty sure it's half that.
so it would be 22.
One half from the mom. One half from the dad.
so it would be 22.
One half from the mom. One half from the dad.
My rabbit was just bitten by a tic will it harm it in any way?
Today my little brother just found a tic under its neck but we had taken it off and when we did it left a bump under its neck and I am very worried about my rabbit will it die? please I really need to Know.My rabbit was just bitten by a tic will it harm it in any way?
I would give your vet a call and see what they think. Did you check the tick after you removed it? ALWAYS check a tick to make sure it's head is still attached after you remove it from any animal (including yourself!). If the head breaks off and remains under the skin, it can cause infection.
If you can't figure out if the head is still in your rabbit, then you might have to have the vet check them out.
Don't worry too much though. Lots of animals, including rabbits, get multiple tick bites every year, and are just fine!
Good luck!My rabbit was just bitten by a tic will it harm it in any way?
Maybe the head of the tick is still in your pet, biting away. Maybe it will die of lime disease. You should run to the veterinarian to check it out. Pet insurance is $15-$18 per month; so that if the veterinarian is too expensive, then you can try that route if the vet gives you a price that you cannot afford.
You'll need to have the tick checked for any diseases. Remove the tick and bring it to your MNR office. You can google how to remove ticks.
You might have left a bit of the tic (hence the bump).
Call the vet.
I would give your vet a call and see what they think. Did you check the tick after you removed it? ALWAYS check a tick to make sure it's head is still attached after you remove it from any animal (including yourself!). If the head breaks off and remains under the skin, it can cause infection.
If you can't figure out if the head is still in your rabbit, then you might have to have the vet check them out.
Don't worry too much though. Lots of animals, including rabbits, get multiple tick bites every year, and are just fine!
Good luck!My rabbit was just bitten by a tic will it harm it in any way?
Maybe the head of the tick is still in your pet, biting away. Maybe it will die of lime disease. You should run to the veterinarian to check it out. Pet insurance is $15-$18 per month; so that if the veterinarian is too expensive, then you can try that route if the vet gives you a price that you cannot afford.
You'll need to have the tick checked for any diseases. Remove the tick and bring it to your MNR office. You can google how to remove ticks.
You might have left a bit of the tic (hence the bump).
Call the vet.
Is rabbit good to eat? Do you buy it at the pet store?
And do you cook it like Elmer Fudd does, in a big pot over a fire?Is rabbit good to eat? Do you buy it at the pet store?
It is possible, But I wouldn't do that. I raised rabbits when I was younger so I would not have the heart to eat them.
I heard some people in other countries eat Mr. Edd as well. :(Is rabbit good to eat? Do you buy it at the pet store?
Rabbit is good to eat, but should be bought from a butcher shop or professional meat market where the meat is inspected for parasites. Wild game should also be inspected, and the ';gamey'; taste can be removed by first soaking the meat in buttermilk or red wine before cooking.
You should only cook it like Elmer Fudd if you're going to eat it like Yosemite Sam! ;-)
If you wanted to kill the rabbit yourself, I suppose you could buy a pet, if that is the only place to get one.
Grab a gun and go hunting along the fences if you have a license and if season is in. You may run into Bugs.
When I fry rabbit, I roll the cut pieces in flour after salting and pepper. Have about an inch of oil hot in a pan and fry the bunny until brown, kinda like chicken. It is really a good meat.
The good thing about pet store rabbits is that they have a much higher fat content than wild rabbits. Therefore, they are much more tender and juicy!
The big pot method is one of my favorite ways to cook them, too! The thing is, you have to make them think that it is a hot bath and then you can cut some carrots and potatoes and throw them in the water while the rabbit is relaxing!
I used to shoot wild rabbits. They taste nice. Killing a rabbit is no different to killing a chicken or a cow so there is nothing morally wrong although the ones from the pet store are poorly fed sometimes with chemical supplements so if i were you I wouldn't try it.
Yes it is good to eat.
No, was that a serious question?
Yes, stewing or casseroling is the way to go, with onions, carrots and bacon.
I know that it can be bought in some of the meat stores that cater to the Italian community. I've never eaten it, though.
Go hunt a rabbit or buy it from a butcher. Hunting one would be a good experience. I suppose you could buy one from the pet store, but people wouldn't like it.
It`s quite tasty: you either love it or you hate it. We had a lot of rabbit stew when I was a kid (the war years!)
Year`s ago Rabbit was eaten at least once a week - simply be
It is good to eat. It tastes like chicken but much more tender. You can buy it at grocery stores.
Um...gross!
I dono. I think I've seen it hung up next to the duck in chinese markets(equally gross).
Check the ethnic ';foods'; store.
Naw Rabbit ain't good for you...you Should start Eatin People doe..Now Thats good for you Stuff..I Never Tired it..But you Should
Some restaurants have it in their menu, specially Spanish restaurants.
no you dont by domesticated rabits you buy them from a butcher or supermarket
Troll
It is possible, But I wouldn't do that. I raised rabbits when I was younger so I would not have the heart to eat them.
I heard some people in other countries eat Mr. Edd as well. :(Is rabbit good to eat? Do you buy it at the pet store?
Rabbit is good to eat, but should be bought from a butcher shop or professional meat market where the meat is inspected for parasites. Wild game should also be inspected, and the ';gamey'; taste can be removed by first soaking the meat in buttermilk or red wine before cooking.
You should only cook it like Elmer Fudd if you're going to eat it like Yosemite Sam! ;-)
If you wanted to kill the rabbit yourself, I suppose you could buy a pet, if that is the only place to get one.
Grab a gun and go hunting along the fences if you have a license and if season is in. You may run into Bugs.
When I fry rabbit, I roll the cut pieces in flour after salting and pepper. Have about an inch of oil hot in a pan and fry the bunny until brown, kinda like chicken. It is really a good meat.
The good thing about pet store rabbits is that they have a much higher fat content than wild rabbits. Therefore, they are much more tender and juicy!
The big pot method is one of my favorite ways to cook them, too! The thing is, you have to make them think that it is a hot bath and then you can cut some carrots and potatoes and throw them in the water while the rabbit is relaxing!
I used to shoot wild rabbits. They taste nice. Killing a rabbit is no different to killing a chicken or a cow so there is nothing morally wrong although the ones from the pet store are poorly fed sometimes with chemical supplements so if i were you I wouldn't try it.
Yes it is good to eat.
No, was that a serious question?
Yes, stewing or casseroling is the way to go, with onions, carrots and bacon.
I know that it can be bought in some of the meat stores that cater to the Italian community. I've never eaten it, though.
Go hunt a rabbit or buy it from a butcher. Hunting one would be a good experience. I suppose you could buy one from the pet store, but people wouldn't like it.
It`s quite tasty: you either love it or you hate it. We had a lot of rabbit stew when I was a kid (the war years!)
Year`s ago Rabbit was eaten at least once a week - simply be
It is good to eat. It tastes like chicken but much more tender. You can buy it at grocery stores.
Um...gross!
I dono. I think I've seen it hung up next to the duck in chinese markets(equally gross).
Check the ethnic ';foods'; store.
Naw Rabbit ain't good for you...you Should start Eatin People doe..Now Thats good for you Stuff..I Never Tired it..But you Should
Some restaurants have it in their menu, specially Spanish restaurants.
no you dont by domesticated rabits you buy them from a butcher or supermarket
Troll
How often do i clean out my rabbit cage?
and where should the hay be up to? i have like newspaper than like an inch of hay maybe 2 inch. is that less? if yeah then how much hay am i supposed to have in its cage and when to clean it? thanks!!How often do i clean out my rabbit cage?
ever day or so!How often do i clean out my rabbit cage?
Cage- Ideally, your rabbit鈥檚 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鈥檚 floor should be solid. Many rabbit cages are still made with wire floors with pull out pans underneath because it can be cleaned easily, but cages of this type are uncomfortable and my cause sores. If the cage you have has a wire floor, cover it with sisal mats, grass or a piece of wood.
It depends how dirty the cage gets. I have one cage with hay and newspaper and because the rabbit is neat I only clean it every 2-3 days. However my other rabbit is messy and requires daily cleaning. I would say every other day would be good.
Clean it out once a day. Add one and 1/2 handfuls of hay to it. you should also try to litter train it, it is possible. You can put down old newspapers on the bottom of the cage.
Try and clean your cage out every week. This keeps out unwanted bugs and insects from living in the hutch for long periods of time (if your bunny lives outside) Have plenty of hay for your bunny especially when it is stone cold.
Well im getting a rabbit tomorrow and i am planning on cleaning its cage every day or two because they cant live in a dirty cage orelse they can get sick so i say clean the cage every day or two good luck! and hope i helped! :)
clean it when it gets really poopy and stinky and the hay is fine, unless the rabbit doesnt like itmakeup advice
ever day or so!How often do i clean out my rabbit cage?
Cage- Ideally, your rabbit鈥檚 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鈥檚 floor should be solid. Many rabbit cages are still made with wire floors with pull out pans underneath because it can be cleaned easily, but cages of this type are uncomfortable and my cause sores. If the cage you have has a wire floor, cover it with sisal mats, grass or a piece of wood.
It depends how dirty the cage gets. I have one cage with hay and newspaper and because the rabbit is neat I only clean it every 2-3 days. However my other rabbit is messy and requires daily cleaning. I would say every other day would be good.
Clean it out once a day. Add one and 1/2 handfuls of hay to it. you should also try to litter train it, it is possible. You can put down old newspapers on the bottom of the cage.
Try and clean your cage out every week. This keeps out unwanted bugs and insects from living in the hutch for long periods of time (if your bunny lives outside) Have plenty of hay for your bunny especially when it is stone cold.
Well im getting a rabbit tomorrow and i am planning on cleaning its cage every day or two because they cant live in a dirty cage orelse they can get sick so i say clean the cage every day or two good luck! and hope i helped! :)
clean it when it gets really poopy and stinky and the hay is fine, unless the rabbit doesnt like it
How does a hare differ from a rabbit ?
Different animals / species.
Hare and rabbit are common name for certain small, furry mammals with long ears and short tails. Although the names rabbit and hare are often used interchangeably, in zoological classification the species called rabbits are characterized by the helplessness of their offspring, which are born naked and with closed eyes, and by their gregarious habit of living in colonies in underground burrows. (The exception is the cottontail of North America, which does not dig burrows; its nest is on the surface, usually in dense vegetation, and it is not social.) Species designated zoologically as hares are born furred and with open eyes, and the adults merely construct a simple nest and rarely live socially. Furthermore, the hare is generally larger than the rabbit and has longer ears with characteristic black markings. Moreover, the skulls of rabbits and hares are distinctly different.
Distributed throughout the world, hares and rabbits have many common characteristics. Both groups breed prolifically, bearing four to eight litters a year, with three to eight young in each litter, have a period of gestation lasting about a month, reach sexual maturity in about six months, and have a life span of about ten years. These animals, which weigh from about 1 to 5 kg (about 2 to 11 lb) and attain a length of about 30 to 60 cm (about 12 to 24 in), feed mainly on herbs, tree bark, and vegetables. They prefer to live in regions where the soil is loose and dry and where brushwood offers shelter. Although rabbits and hares are valued as game by hunters, as food, and for their fur, they often are pests to farmers whose trees and crops they destroy. The species commonly found in the United States are the cottontail, the snowshoe rabbit, the jackrabbit, and the domestic rabbit.How does a hare differ from a rabbit ?
shorter ears / different climateHow does a hare differ from a rabbit ?
Rabbits are furry-coated and short-tailed mammals. They have long ears and long back legs for running and jumping. Rabbits are herbivores with long front teeth for gnawing. Some make burrows or tunnels in the ground. Rabbits are smaller and have shorter ears than their hare relatives. A hare (pronounced hair) also has long, strong back legs. Unlike rabbits, their young are born with their eyes open and they live above ground.
rabbits are distinguished by the helplessness of their offspring. Young rabbits are born naked with their eyes closed. With the exception of North America's cottontail, rabbits live in underground burrow colonies. The cottontail builds its simple nest on the surface, usually in grass or brush, and rarely lives in social groups. Hares are generally larger and have longer ears with characteristic black markings. The skulls of rabbits and hares are also different.
They are a lot bigger. I think that is the main difference.
a hare has longer ears and lives on the ground,they do not dig holes like rabbits do
Longer ears, huge feet, and they get a lot bigger. Short, coarse hair too. Not like a rabbits.
you can buy hare gel and not rabbit gel, and you cant walk into a barbers and get a rabbit cut!
Hare and rabbit are common name for certain small, furry mammals with long ears and short tails. Although the names rabbit and hare are often used interchangeably, in zoological classification the species called rabbits are characterized by the helplessness of their offspring, which are born naked and with closed eyes, and by their gregarious habit of living in colonies in underground burrows. (The exception is the cottontail of North America, which does not dig burrows; its nest is on the surface, usually in dense vegetation, and it is not social.) Species designated zoologically as hares are born furred and with open eyes, and the adults merely construct a simple nest and rarely live socially. Furthermore, the hare is generally larger than the rabbit and has longer ears with characteristic black markings. Moreover, the skulls of rabbits and hares are distinctly different.
Distributed throughout the world, hares and rabbits have many common characteristics. Both groups breed prolifically, bearing four to eight litters a year, with three to eight young in each litter, have a period of gestation lasting about a month, reach sexual maturity in about six months, and have a life span of about ten years. These animals, which weigh from about 1 to 5 kg (about 2 to 11 lb) and attain a length of about 30 to 60 cm (about 12 to 24 in), feed mainly on herbs, tree bark, and vegetables. They prefer to live in regions where the soil is loose and dry and where brushwood offers shelter. Although rabbits and hares are valued as game by hunters, as food, and for their fur, they often are pests to farmers whose trees and crops they destroy. The species commonly found in the United States are the cottontail, the snowshoe rabbit, the jackrabbit, and the domestic rabbit.How does a hare differ from a rabbit ?
shorter ears / different climateHow does a hare differ from a rabbit ?
Rabbits are furry-coated and short-tailed mammals. They have long ears and long back legs for running and jumping. Rabbits are herbivores with long front teeth for gnawing. Some make burrows or tunnels in the ground. Rabbits are smaller and have shorter ears than their hare relatives. A hare (pronounced hair) also has long, strong back legs. Unlike rabbits, their young are born with their eyes open and they live above ground.
rabbits are distinguished by the helplessness of their offspring. Young rabbits are born naked with their eyes closed. With the exception of North America's cottontail, rabbits live in underground burrow colonies. The cottontail builds its simple nest on the surface, usually in grass or brush, and rarely lives in social groups. Hares are generally larger and have longer ears with characteristic black markings. The skulls of rabbits and hares are also different.
They are a lot bigger. I think that is the main difference.
a hare has longer ears and lives on the ground,they do not dig holes like rabbits do
Longer ears, huge feet, and they get a lot bigger. Short, coarse hair too. Not like a rabbits.
you can buy hare gel and not rabbit gel, and you cant walk into a barbers and get a rabbit cut!
Is it okay that i fed my rabbit celery?
i cut it up into little bitty pieces...is celery fine for rabbits?Is it okay that i fed my rabbit celery?
Parsley and celery are both fine...as long as they're in moderation. Parsley has a lot of calcium, so it shouldn't be fed too much.
In the future, it's best to ask the questions in advance....I'd hate to see a question about a harmful food, knowing it could be prevented.
For future reference, here is a list of foods that are ok for buns:
http://binkybunny.com/Default.aspx?tabid鈥?/a>
Please never feed your rabbit meat or any dairy or egg products. Also, nothing that has added sugar. Fruit should be fed very sparingly, if at all.
Please check out rabbit.org, for a lot of great info about buns.Is it okay that i fed my rabbit celery?
Essentially rabbits should be fed a Hay and Vegetables diet - grass hay (meadow, pasture, oaten, cereal, ryegrass or timothy hay) should be available at all times. To prevent soiling, hay can be placed in a wall rack. Grasses of most kinds can be offered (except for grass clippings as they often go mouldy), as well as a variety of garden weeds. Avoid Lucerne and other leguminous hays (alfalfa, clover) as they are too high in calcium, except for juvenile, pregnant or lactating rabbits which may benefit from a higher clacium/protein content in their diet.
A range of fresh vegetables should be offered each day, especially leafy green vegetables such as spinach, bok choy/other asian greens, cauliflower leaves, chicory, kale, mustard greens, cabbage and brussel sprout leaves. Celery, pea pods, herbs (parsley,dandelion,coriander, basil, dill, mint etc.), broccoli, spring onions, sprouts, dark-leafed lettuce varieties, radish and carrot tops are also suitable.
Give about 2 packed cups or 250g/kg bodyweight per day of at least 3 different varieties - rabbits will usually pick out the things they like.
Feed limited quantities of pellets (no more than 3% of the rabbit's body weight) and avoid rabbit mixes altogther (selective feeding of items in the mix can lead to dietary deficiencies).
Fresh water needs to be provided 24 hours a day in a bowl that can鈥檛 be tipped over. Preferably use water bottles that hang on the side of the cage.
YEP its in one of the examples HEHE!
celery and parsley are both okay. my bunnies eat just about everything!
well...not EVERYTHING. try cutting the celery into little pieces in case your bunny chokes ( D: ) but its not likely.
Absolutely on both
http://www.rabbit.org/care/veggies.html
yes. just stay away from lettuce.
my rabbit loves almost everything.
even some grilled chicken or some protein is good for them too.
my little bun also loves oatmeal and cheese....just sayin......
Any green vegetable is good for them. Lettuce, parsley, celery, spinich, kale, dandelion leaves...
Parsley is good for Iron levels I think.. and celery is good also for their teeth, but I would recommend chopping it up into smaller pieces so not to risk him/her choking :)
My bunny absolutely LOVES celery; it's one of his fave treats, along with cabbage or apple. I usually leave it a little big, because he loves to rip it to shreds ^_^
yes. Rabbits love celery.
i think it is ok to feed your rabbit celery, because it is healthy for it.
Parsley and celery are both fine...as long as they're in moderation. Parsley has a lot of calcium, so it shouldn't be fed too much.
In the future, it's best to ask the questions in advance....I'd hate to see a question about a harmful food, knowing it could be prevented.
For future reference, here is a list of foods that are ok for buns:
http://binkybunny.com/Default.aspx?tabid鈥?/a>
Please never feed your rabbit meat or any dairy or egg products. Also, nothing that has added sugar. Fruit should be fed very sparingly, if at all.
Please check out rabbit.org, for a lot of great info about buns.Is it okay that i fed my rabbit celery?
Essentially rabbits should be fed a Hay and Vegetables diet - grass hay (meadow, pasture, oaten, cereal, ryegrass or timothy hay) should be available at all times. To prevent soiling, hay can be placed in a wall rack. Grasses of most kinds can be offered (except for grass clippings as they often go mouldy), as well as a variety of garden weeds. Avoid Lucerne and other leguminous hays (alfalfa, clover) as they are too high in calcium, except for juvenile, pregnant or lactating rabbits which may benefit from a higher clacium/protein content in their diet.
A range of fresh vegetables should be offered each day, especially leafy green vegetables such as spinach, bok choy/other asian greens, cauliflower leaves, chicory, kale, mustard greens, cabbage and brussel sprout leaves. Celery, pea pods, herbs (parsley,dandelion,coriander, basil, dill, mint etc.), broccoli, spring onions, sprouts, dark-leafed lettuce varieties, radish and carrot tops are also suitable.
Give about 2 packed cups or 250g/kg bodyweight per day of at least 3 different varieties - rabbits will usually pick out the things they like.
Feed limited quantities of pellets (no more than 3% of the rabbit's body weight) and avoid rabbit mixes altogther (selective feeding of items in the mix can lead to dietary deficiencies).
Fresh water needs to be provided 24 hours a day in a bowl that can鈥檛 be tipped over. Preferably use water bottles that hang on the side of the cage.
YEP its in one of the examples HEHE!
celery and parsley are both okay. my bunnies eat just about everything!
well...not EVERYTHING. try cutting the celery into little pieces in case your bunny chokes ( D: ) but its not likely.
Absolutely on both
http://www.rabbit.org/care/veggies.html
yes. just stay away from lettuce.
my rabbit loves almost everything.
even some grilled chicken or some protein is good for them too.
my little bun also loves oatmeal and cheese....just sayin......
Any green vegetable is good for them. Lettuce, parsley, celery, spinich, kale, dandelion leaves...
Parsley is good for Iron levels I think.. and celery is good also for their teeth, but I would recommend chopping it up into smaller pieces so not to risk him/her choking :)
My bunny absolutely LOVES celery; it's one of his fave treats, along with cabbage or apple. I usually leave it a little big, because he loves to rip it to shreds ^_^
yes. Rabbits love celery.
i think it is ok to feed your rabbit celery, because it is healthy for it.
Does anyone know any good turkey and rabbit hunting spots near sacramento and yuba city?
Its in californiaDoes anyone know any good turkey and rabbit hunting spots near sacramento and yuba city?
the yolo bypass, is good for rabbit, i think its exit 24 its public land so you can hunt their anytime for jack's i don't now when Cotton tail opens, an old saying is you don't hunt eating rabbit when their is a R in the month, has somthing to do with the flees and the warm weather. you could also pop a pheasnt out their its open now.
the yolo bypass, is good for rabbit, i think its exit 24 its public land so you can hunt their anytime for jack's i don't now when Cotton tail opens, an old saying is you don't hunt eating rabbit when their is a R in the month, has somthing to do with the flees and the warm weather. you could also pop a pheasnt out their its open now.
Which is better scion xd or volkswagen rabbit?
which would be a better first car i like both but don't know which one would be a better choice as my first car.Which is better scion xd or volkswagen rabbit?
scion xd's are probably the cheaper of the two but im bias towards the dub's cause i got a jetta so i would go with the rabbit but as i said it will be a bit pricier i think. the vr6 or the r32 if rabbits come with those options would be great you get alotta zip outta the dubs. i have the 1.8l turbo and i love it.
scion xd's are probably the cheaper of the two but im bias towards the dub's cause i got a jetta so i would go with the rabbit but as i said it will be a bit pricier i think. the vr6 or the r32 if rabbits come with those options would be great you get alotta zip outta the dubs. i have the 1.8l turbo and i love it.
Alright, I love two animals ; Guinea Pig, Rabbit. Which one should I get? :P?
I love guinea pigs and rabbits but I don't know which one I should get. :P I'm planning on 2 of each if I get them. Please answer ASAP. :DAlright, I love two animals ; Guinea Pig, Rabbit. Which one should I get? :P?
hmm, well someone said rabbits are cuddlier... well maybe that is the case for hers/his, but generally rabbits HATE being picked up or cuddled. i have both a guinea pig and rabbit and i must say rabbits are probably a better choice. but you do need quite a lot of space, they love to run around and play. also, rabbits will need a bigger cage. guinea pigs are kinda smellier, but both pets are nice :)Alright, I love two animals ; Guinea Pig, Rabbit. Which one should I get? :P?
That's really up to you. I thought the same thing, but I would also like an animal that I could walk. So I am going with the rabbit. If you don't wanna have to walk it, them I would get a guinea pig.
Really, it all falls into what you like and how much time you have. Do some research on the computer and in books before getting one so you know what you want.
Bunnies are so much cleaner and cuddlier. I have had both, and my rabbit has to be one of the best pets I have ever had! You can litter train them and everything. Get to girls, or two boys from the same litter.
This forum is really good.http://rabbitsonline.net/view_forum.php?鈥?/a>
rabbit, i have one and i love him and guinea pigs are so mean and are scared of everything. If you do get a bunny and have any questions you can just email me at ginabunny10@yahoo.com
I suggest guinea pigs, get 2 famales. I have a guinea pig named Hershey and she is the cutest thing ever!
Knowing what I know about guinea pigs, I would definitely say ';RABBITS!';
hmm, well someone said rabbits are cuddlier... well maybe that is the case for hers/his, but generally rabbits HATE being picked up or cuddled. i have both a guinea pig and rabbit and i must say rabbits are probably a better choice. but you do need quite a lot of space, they love to run around and play. also, rabbits will need a bigger cage. guinea pigs are kinda smellier, but both pets are nice :)Alright, I love two animals ; Guinea Pig, Rabbit. Which one should I get? :P?
That's really up to you. I thought the same thing, but I would also like an animal that I could walk. So I am going with the rabbit. If you don't wanna have to walk it, them I would get a guinea pig.
Really, it all falls into what you like and how much time you have. Do some research on the computer and in books before getting one so you know what you want.
Bunnies are so much cleaner and cuddlier. I have had both, and my rabbit has to be one of the best pets I have ever had! You can litter train them and everything. Get to girls, or two boys from the same litter.
This forum is really good.http://rabbitsonline.net/view_forum.php?鈥?/a>
rabbit, i have one and i love him and guinea pigs are so mean and are scared of everything. If you do get a bunny and have any questions you can just email me at ginabunny10@yahoo.com
I suggest guinea pigs, get 2 famales. I have a guinea pig named Hershey and she is the cutest thing ever!
Knowing what I know about guinea pigs, I would definitely say ';RABBITS!';
Where can I purchase a netherland dwarf rabbit in quebec on onatario? (breeders, not pet shops)?
I live in montreal, so I could drive to ontario to pick the rabbit up but I don't want too long of a drive (2 - 3 hrs max) thank you!Where can I purchase a netherland dwarf rabbit in quebec on onatario? (breeders, not pet shops)?
Call your local pet shops that sell netherland dwarfs. They might tell you what breeders they buy from.
Also, try doing a web search for breeders in your area. Rabbit magazines usually have lists of breeders and where they are located and how to contact them.
Once a rabbit is done wrong, it may hold a lifetime grudge.Where can I purchase a netherland dwarf rabbit in quebec on onatario? (breeders, not pet shops)?
look in the paper ads its around easter many people give them away
Try looking on Pet Finder or Craiglist or Kijiji...
I found mine on Kijiji and you would be surprise how many rabbits are on there..makeup advice
Call your local pet shops that sell netherland dwarfs. They might tell you what breeders they buy from.
Also, try doing a web search for breeders in your area. Rabbit magazines usually have lists of breeders and where they are located and how to contact them.
Once a rabbit is done wrong, it may hold a lifetime grudge.Where can I purchase a netherland dwarf rabbit in quebec on onatario? (breeders, not pet shops)?
look in the paper ads its around easter many people give them away
Try looking on Pet Finder or Craiglist or Kijiji...
I found mine on Kijiji and you would be surprise how many rabbits are on there..
My rabbit snorts for no reason why does she do this?
She will just be hopping around and just snortMy rabbit snorts for no reason why does she do this?
Sounds like your rabbit has a cold. Check the inside area of her front legs to see if the fur is matted. If your rabbit has a cold, you will normally see matted fur on the inside of its front legs from wiping its nose with it's paw. Also look to see if you see any nasal discharge or snot coming out of its nose.
If you see either of these signs, take your rabbit to the vet and have it treated for a cold. And keep that rabbit away from any other rabbits you might have. Colds in rabbits are contagious and very hard to get rid of. Also clean your hands before handling any other rabbits you have after handling a rabbit that has a cold.My rabbit snorts for no reason why does she do this?
What kind of litter are you using? If you are using one that is clay based or has a lot of dust, it would be aggrevating the rabbit's repirtory system. Check around the rabbit's nose and legs to check for nasal discharge. He could have a cold. Also, your rabbit could just be making rabbit noises. They do that.
its normal
might have a cold..but my rabbits make a noise like that all the time.
it depends on what you mean by snort..although im thinking she makes a noise like my rabbits.so its only natural..its just what rabbits do. they make funny noises sometimes.
Sounds like your rabbit has a cold. Check the inside area of her front legs to see if the fur is matted. If your rabbit has a cold, you will normally see matted fur on the inside of its front legs from wiping its nose with it's paw. Also look to see if you see any nasal discharge or snot coming out of its nose.
If you see either of these signs, take your rabbit to the vet and have it treated for a cold. And keep that rabbit away from any other rabbits you might have. Colds in rabbits are contagious and very hard to get rid of. Also clean your hands before handling any other rabbits you have after handling a rabbit that has a cold.My rabbit snorts for no reason why does she do this?
What kind of litter are you using? If you are using one that is clay based or has a lot of dust, it would be aggrevating the rabbit's repirtory system. Check around the rabbit's nose and legs to check for nasal discharge. He could have a cold. Also, your rabbit could just be making rabbit noises. They do that.
its normal
might have a cold..but my rabbits make a noise like that all the time.
it depends on what you mean by snort..although im thinking she makes a noise like my rabbits.so its only natural..its just what rabbits do. they make funny noises sometimes.
My rabbit had babes they are 3 days old can i bring them home yet?
my rabbit had 4 babe bunnys they are 3 days old and i was wondering if i can bring them home yet or are they too young?My rabbit had babes they are 3 days old can i bring them home yet?
What do you mean by 'bringing them home'?My rabbit had babes they are 3 days old can i bring them home yet?
I think you need to add some details to your question. What do you mean bring them home?? Bring them home from a vet? Or just take them out of the cage? If they are at the vets ...just call and ask them. If they are at your house...DON';T TOUCH THEM! 3 days is veryyy young and they won't even have hair yet. If you touch them the mother will probably eat them. I'm not sure if I helped or not because i dont know if i understood your question but if you would like to email me for further answers go ahead. aquariusgirl2195@yahoo.com
What do you mean by 'bringing them home'?My rabbit had babes they are 3 days old can i bring them home yet?
I think you need to add some details to your question. What do you mean bring them home?? Bring them home from a vet? Or just take them out of the cage? If they are at the vets ...just call and ask them. If they are at your house...DON';T TOUCH THEM! 3 days is veryyy young and they won't even have hair yet. If you touch them the mother will probably eat them. I'm not sure if I helped or not because i dont know if i understood your question but if you would like to email me for further answers go ahead. aquariusgirl2195@yahoo.com
How much should i feed my bunny rabbit?
ok, my little polish bunny is developing a dewlap (which is a DQ in her breed) i need to feed her a little bit less. but how much less? right now i feed her 1/2 a cup a day. but someone told me that they feed their polish 1/4 a cup a day. would that be too little? are there any other ways that i could help her dewlap get smaller? like exercising her? how would i do that? if you have any ideas or anything, plz tell me.How much should i feed my bunny rabbit?
Tater Salad is right about the amount of pellets. I make sure that my rabbits always have a LOT of hay to munch on because I sometimes feel like 1/4 cup of pellets is too little. I also give them some baby carrots.
As far as exercising rabbits, I know some people put their bunnies on a leash and walk them. Mine never liked that. I've heard that you should let them out of the cage for 2 hours a day. When I let mine out, they run around and play on their own, and I don't need to do anything to make them exercise. You can try give them toys to play with. My rabbits love running up and downstairs, or running through a tunnel. Take a cardboard box that's bigger than the rabbit, and cut holes in both ends so they can run through it. Simple, cheap, and they love it!How much should i feed my bunny rabbit?
To give her more exercise I would suggest a bigger cage - the absolute biggest you possibly can. Then give her plenty of furniture and toys - such as old phone books or newspapers to shred, a box to dig in, tunnels to run through, a shelf or box to jump on, small boxes and tubes to throw around etc.
Rabbits should also get time out every day to exercise and explore - eg in a safe outdoor run (supervised) or in a safe room indoors.
1/4 to 1/8 cup of plain high quality pellets is best, depending on her age and size.
You should limit pellets and free feed grass hay, and then feed a cup of veggies daily. But lots of out of cage exercise is good too. Helps her burn calories.
Read over http://www.rabbit.org/
Polish should be fed around 1/4 to a 1/3 of a cup of pellets daily.
I feed ours i time a day about 1/2 cup of pellets mixed with old fashioned oats. she loves the oats
Tater Salad is right about the amount of pellets. I make sure that my rabbits always have a LOT of hay to munch on because I sometimes feel like 1/4 cup of pellets is too little. I also give them some baby carrots.
As far as exercising rabbits, I know some people put their bunnies on a leash and walk them. Mine never liked that. I've heard that you should let them out of the cage for 2 hours a day. When I let mine out, they run around and play on their own, and I don't need to do anything to make them exercise. You can try give them toys to play with. My rabbits love running up and downstairs, or running through a tunnel. Take a cardboard box that's bigger than the rabbit, and cut holes in both ends so they can run through it. Simple, cheap, and they love it!How much should i feed my bunny rabbit?
To give her more exercise I would suggest a bigger cage - the absolute biggest you possibly can. Then give her plenty of furniture and toys - such as old phone books or newspapers to shred, a box to dig in, tunnels to run through, a shelf or box to jump on, small boxes and tubes to throw around etc.
Rabbits should also get time out every day to exercise and explore - eg in a safe outdoor run (supervised) or in a safe room indoors.
1/4 to 1/8 cup of plain high quality pellets is best, depending on her age and size.
You should limit pellets and free feed grass hay, and then feed a cup of veggies daily. But lots of out of cage exercise is good too. Helps her burn calories.
Read over http://www.rabbit.org/
Polish should be fed around 1/4 to a 1/3 of a cup of pellets daily.
I feed ours i time a day about 1/2 cup of pellets mixed with old fashioned oats. she loves the oats
I want to feed my rabbit the stems from my broccoli, but i heard greens are not good for rabbits?
That is true and not true at the same time. I give rabbits NO GREENS until 4 months of age or older in order to prevent enteritis (diarhea) the #1 killer of young rabbits. You can feed them a few Cheerios or one tablespoon of uncooked, old-fashioned oatmeal as a treat. btw, the oatmeal works to firm up soft stools, too.
After 4 months you can slowly work in the greens. I feed a quality pellets based diet of pellets, hay, water, and occasional greens as treats. My rabbits stay in superb condition on this diet which is important to me because I need to keep my rabbits in top shape for competition.
Btw, we limit greens at the shelter with adult rabbits, too, because we don't know what they were being fed before they came in. We don't want to give them a bunch of greens and throw their systems off and cause them to get sick. Then they would have to go on the sick list and be put on the rescue list and be at risk for euthanisia.
Be careful with greens. Dried grasses and grains are the natural diet for rabbits with greens being available only for parts of the year. Limit sugary foods like carrots and fruit, too. In nature, rabbits would never climb a tree to retrieve and peel a banana or find a large strawberry. lol.
But we are talking domestic rabbits here, not wild ones. Pellets from a feed store (not pet store) are best, along with hay and water and occasional greens after they are over 4 months old. If you can't buy from a feed store then go ahead and but from a pet store but avoid anything that looks like it has Fruit Loops or ';candy' in it. The pellets should be green, smell sweet and be way less than 3 months old.
Hope that clears things up for you.I want to feed my rabbit the stems from my broccoli, but i heard greens are not good for rabbits?
Some one should read more books.
The following was compiled by me to give more help to new rabbit owners and I hand it out to anyone who buys any of my rabbit, I breed and exhibit standard rex, dutch, harlequins, magpies and dwarf lop rabbits, also ferrets and ferret cross European polecat hybrids, I got my first pet ferret and pet rabbit over 50+ years ago, when I was a small child.
History.
Dutch rabbits, along with the English, were the most popular pet and exhibition rabbits a position that has now been filled by the Lop breeds. Originally from Holland or Belgium, the breed is striking in its appearance with a white blaze carrying up to a point between the ears, a saddle of colour continuing right around the middle of the rabbit with a straight edge and white markings on the hind feet. Their coat should be glossy and they are a medium size rabbit weighing 2.04 -2. 26 kg (4.5 lb. 5 lb.).
Behaviour of all rabbits.
Dutch rabbits are very lively and alert and should make good pets although a prospective owner should be looking for a breeder that handles the rabbits regularly from a young age so that the rabbit is not too jumpy. Colours Black, Blue, Chocolate, Yellow, Tortoiseshell, Steel Grey, Brown Grey, Pale Grey and Tri Colour
By using body language rabbits can stamp their feet or with a flash of a tail they can be seen and heard by other rabbits over a long distance.
Feeding Rabbits require a high fibre with lots of low quality hay (dried grass) or straw and low protein feed to prevent digestive problems, all rabbits do better on a poor quality hay than on a better quality hay such as timothy hay. Use rabbit pellets which can be purchased from pet shops to provide all your rabbits dietary needs and along with the following. Vegetables:
Artichoke leaves and Jerrusalem leaves, stems and tubers, Asparagus, Baby Sweetcorns and full size ones, Beetroot, Broccoli (and its leaves, including purple sprouting varieties), Brussel Sprouts (leaves and sprouts), Cabbage (can sometimes cause digestive upsets), Carrots (and carrot tops), Cauliflower (and the leaves), Celeriac, Celery (and its leaves), Chicory (in small amounts as this is a diretic), Courgette ( also leaves and flowers), Cucumber ( also leaves and flowers), Curly Kale (Excerlent for winter use), Fennel, Green beans (including leaves and stems), Kohl rabi, Parsnip, Peas (including the leaves and pods), Peppers (red, green and yellow), Pumpkin ( also leaves and flowers), Radish Tops, Rocket, Romaine (and all other lettuce as this is a diretic), Spinach (only occasional), Spring Greens, Squash (e.g. Butternut, leaves and flowers), Swede (Excerlent for winter use), Turnip (only occasional), Watercress.
Herbs (often powerful tastes so may take some getting used to): Basil, Coriander, Dill, Mint (peppermint), Parsley, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.
Fruits (should be fed in moderation, due to sugar content): all types of fresh fruit including skin Apple, Apricot, Banana (high in potassium),Blackberries (and leaves 鈥?excellent astringent properties), Blueberries,Cherries, Grapes, Kiwi Fruit, Melon, Mango, Nectarines, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plums, Raspberries, Strawberries, Raspberries (and leaves 鈥?excellent astringent properties), Tomatoes (not the leaves)
Wild Garden Herbs/Weeds/Flowers: Borage, Calendula, Camomile, Chickweed ( in small amounts as this is a diretic), Clover (leaves and flowers), Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Dandelion (in small amounts as this is a diretic), Goosegrass (cleavers) but may stick to coat!, Lavender, Mallow, Nettle (the type with the white flowers), Nasturtium (leaves and flowers), Shepherd's purse, Sow Thistle, Plantain, Yarrow.
Extra vitamins and salt licks are not required. Any changes in diet must be made slowly (green stuffs and prepared feeds) over a period of a couple of weeks, to avoid digestive upsets. Fresh water must be available at all times and renewed daily.
To enable your rabbit to extract as much protein, vitamins and minerals from their low quality food, they digest their food twice, these are soft, kidney shaped droppings which are covered in a small amount of mucous. These droppings are very different from the dry round droppings that you will usually see your rabbit passing. Rabbits are herbivorous and wild rabbits will spend most of their lives grazing on grass, foliage, flowers and roots
Rabbits living indoor will drink more water than rabbits living out of doors because of the dryer atmosphere
Housing
For first time rabbit owner once you get home with your rabbit, put it in your cage and leave it for 48 house so that it can get used to its new surroundings before you start handling it, if you start to handle it too early you could end up with a very grumpy young rabbit from the start.
Rabbits can be kept indoors or outdoors, either way they need their own space in an appropriate cage or hutch. There are many purpose built cages and hutches available, alternatively you could build your own. It is recommended that you purchase the best quality you can afford, your rabbit will need it for 7--12 years. Make sure that the hutch is large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and high enough for your rabbit to stand upright. Dutch rabbits are generally comfortable in a 4' x 2' hutch. If kept outdoors, the hutch should have a dark enclosed area to provide your rabbit with a quiet space. The main living area should be large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and have wire mesh on the door. The hutch should be at least 6'; off the floor to provide adequate ventilation. In the winter you can move your rabbits indoors or into a shed. They are also quite happy remaining out of doors, providing extra protection such as an old blanket draped over the front of the hutch at night in very cold weather. Remember rabbits need good ventilation, you can not therefore leave the cover down permanently otherwise your rabbit will succumb to chest infections from the damp, ammonia or overheating, and rabbits die from all of these.
Rabbits are naturally very clean animals and will only defecate and urinate in one area.
Bedding
Hay, straw and wood chips all make suitable bedding for rabbits. It is down to personal choice which you use, however, research has shown that rabbits will choose straw rather than wood chip or wire bottomed cages. All bedding should be renewed at least once a week, and the hutch should be washed, scrubbed and disinfected several times per year.
Rabbits can live out doors quite happily at minus 20c or below, all they need is plenty of bedding and a 4 inch layer of shavings
Exercise
Rabbits need regular stimulation and exercise in a safe environment. This can be in a purpose made rabbit run or simply by bringing your rabbit indoors and letting it play in your living room. Rabbits that are playing outside of their hutches, either in a run or indoors, should be supervised at all times and their play area must be 'rabbit proofed' by removing any hazards. Young rabbits will enjoy exercise, but be careful not to over do it, particularly if you are still in the 'getting to know each other' period.
Rabbits are sociable creatures and enjoy the company of humans, dogs, cats and other rabbits if carefully introduced. It is generally suggested that each rabbit has its own hutch (particularly if you intend to show it) as rabbits are like children and prefer not to share 'bedrooms'. They can, however, socialise together in common space, such as rabbit runs, and will like being able to see and hear another rabbit when they are in their own hutches. 2 bucks must never be put together even in a run if they have not been castrated (they will fight).
Rabbits need to be occupied and they love playing with toys. This can include manufactured toys for human babies, birds, cats, dogs, hamsters etc. But rabbits will equally get hours of enjoyment from some very cheap, readily available items in the household, blocks of wood, planks, plastic flower pots.
Rabbits can get exercise by taking them out on a harness and lead, but the problem with this is that rabbits can pick up diseases and fleas left on the grass by other rabbits, if their vaccinations are up to date they should not get any of the diseases but they will still pick up fleas.
Rabbits left to run around the home while the householder is out will chew wires, electric leads and furniture, these pets should be put in a pen or hutch while the householders are not at home.
Health
It is recommend that you get your rabbit covered by Pet Insurance as veterinary fees can mount up. Never leave a rabbit in the sole care of a child. As an adult you will have to assume sole responsibility for the health and welfare of your child's rabbit.
To prevent territorial behaviour of both bucks (males) and does (females), it is suggested that pet rabbits are neutered, if they are not neutered then it should be one rabbit per cage. I don't see altering as cruel when the kits may be dead in a year anyway; either through being ';released'; into the wild'; or being slaughtered in a shelter when the owners have got bored of them.
Never put intact cavies / guinea-pigs in with intact rabbits as they will both sexually abuse each other, cavies / guinea- pigs should be housed with others of the same species. Males can be neutered at around 3-4 months, and does at 6 months. Females over 2-3 years old that are not being regularly bred from are at high risk of developing uterine cancer unless neutered.
Rabbits have little ability to regulate their body temperature and die very easily from heat stroke. Ensure adequate shade is provided at all times. Handle your rabbit daily, and it will generally enjoy your company. Never pick a rabbit up by its ears, and always support your rabbits back and hind quarters when handling.
Rabbits can easily experience spinal injuries, nails need clipping every 6-8 weeks and teeth should be checked weekly to ensure they are correctly aligned and they moult 2-4 times a year, only one of these will be heavy (usually late Spring/early Summer).
Seek veterinary advice if your rabbit develops discharges from the eye, nose or mouth, has scabs inside its ears, is passing diarrhoea or mucous, or stops eating and/or drinking. Any ill rabbit must always be given drinking water in a bowl. Water bottles are a clean, hygienic way of providing water if you rabbit is fit and well, but ill rabbits often become listless and will be unlikely to be bothered to lift their heads up to the spout of a bottle and will dehydrate and die very quickly.
If at all worried about your rabbit seek Veterinary Advice as sick or injured rabbits die very quickly
Healthy rabbits kept in clean conditions should not need bathing, if you think your rabbit needs a bath, first sort out why you think so and what you have done wrong in the first place.
Rabbit teeth, some rabbits have an over bight or an under bight which means that the teeth don't wear down properly, you have a choice here 1] Get your vet to pull the two front teeth out, 2] Get your vet to cut or file the two front teeth down, 3] You cut or file the teeth down. I prefer to do this job myself and cut the rabbits teeth, but I have never had to cut the teeth of any of the rabbits that I have bred. The name for this problem is malocclusion! Rabbits do far far better on a poor quality hay as they will chew this then excrete a pellet which they will eat so as to get more value out of the poor quality hay. This will also give them a more natural exercises to do and keep them occupied for longer. Trimming Nails Sit down and lay your rabbit on its back that way you can get to all 4 feet put your thumb on the sole of the foot with your fingers around the back of the foot and press your thumb down to show the nails take 1/3 rd of the nail off
A rabbits nose should be dry when it is in good health, if the nose is wet seek advice from your vet.
Breeding
Avoid breeding rabbits that have genetic defects and anything that is not found in the wild population such as long fur, extra short fur, drop down ears or satin fur can be classed as a genetic defect. Long hared rabbits such as Angora's, Cashmeres and Lionheads need a lot more grooming than short hair or normal coated rabbits do
Females will come into heat when a male is around, they don't go through cycles like most other creatures although they can mate anytime in any month and produce a litter, in theory they can produce a litter every month.
Gestation 30 to 32 days, litter size 3 to 8, eyes open 10 to 12 days, weaning are 6 to 8 weeks When the litter arrives don't expect every kit in the litter to be the same size, like multiple human births each kit will be different size and weight. Male Rabbit-BUCK (Sire) Female Rabbit-Doe (Dam) Young rabbit- Kit (offspring)
All rabbits should have their first litter before they reach 12 months old, if this is left until latter complications can set in and 95% of all older female pet rabbits die having their first litter.
Males can father a litter anytime from 6 months old up to 12 years old.
When breeding each doe should have her own cage to have her litter in, that way she will feel safe and in wild rabbits the pregnant doe leaves all the other rabbits and makes a stop (small burrow) where only she knows the litter can be found and it is not until the kits are ready to leave the stop that they return to the larger warren and all the other rabbits.
Pregnant rabbits can be handled until she starts pulling out her belly fur, at this point she should not be handled as the stress of the forthcoming litter and being handled may cause her to abort the litter.
If you intend breeding rabbits try to get hold of some pedigree stock, there are millions of cross bred rabbits about and a lot just end up being slaughtered, but with pedigree stock there is always some one out there who will buy them.
The doe must be put in with the buck who has to be housed separately and the matting only take a couple of seconds, then for the next three weeks she can be treated just as if she had not be mated only with a slight increase of food, by the 21 st day you should be starting to prepare for the birth by putting lots of hay or straw in the bedding area so that the doe can start to build her nest.
After the birth she will feed her kits at dawn and dusk, to feed them she will stand over the kits and the kits will come up to feed from the doe. Does don't menstruate, they ovulate after mating, a very efficient system.
Sexing rabbits try the following sites ....
www.debmark.com/rabbits/sexing. ... www.rabbitnetwork.org/articles/sexing.sh鈥?... www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=18%26amp;鈥?...
My experience
I have bred, exhibited and bred exhibition rabbits since the early 70's, all of my rabbits are healthy and well cared for, they live up to 12+ years, at the moment I have 26 rabbits.
Garden plants. There's no such thing as a rabbit-proof plant. However, there are some that usually get passed over for something more tasty. Achilles (Yarrow), Agastache (Hyssop), Aquilegia (Columbine), Astilbe, Digitalis (Foxglove), Eryngium (Sea Holly), Euphorbia (Spurge), Gaillardia (Blanket Flower), Geranium (Perennial Geraniums), Helleborus (Hellebore), Hyacinthus (Hyacinth), Iris, Kniphofia (Red-hot Poker), Lavandula (Lavender), Lupinus (Lupine), Narcissus (Daffodil), Nepeta (Cat mint), Origanum (Oregano), Papaver (Poppy), Penstemon (Beardtongue), Peony, Perovskia (Russian Sage), Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal), Salvia (Sage), Yucca. Toxic Plants found in the house around Christmas: Poinsettia, Philodendron, Diffenbachia, Taxus Bicata = Yew, Chrysanthemum
Plants found to be Poisonous to Rabbits
Aloe vera, Amaryllis, Anemone, Azalea, Buttercups, Bluebells, Bittersweet, Bryony, Caladium, Carnation, Clematis, Crown-of-Thorns, Cyclamen, Columbine, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Deadly Nightshade, Delphinium, Dieffenbachia, Dracaena, Dog Mercury, Evergreens, Fig, Figwort, Fools Parsley, Poppies, Ragwort, Hemlock, Holly, Hydrangea, Impatiens, Juniper, Kingcup, Leyland Cypress, Laburnum, Lords And Ladies, Lily of the Valley, Lobelia, Marsh Marigold, Monkshood, Meadow Saffron, Mistletoe, Morning Glory, Oleander, Primrose, Privet, Schefflera, Spurges, St Johns wort, Rhododendron, Rubber Plant, Tulips, Wisteria, Woody Nightshade
Showing
The Hobby of Breeding %26amp; Exhibiting Rabbits is called 'The Fancy'.
Since having a brain injury I had to cut down on pets from over the 200 I owned, I have only kept a few Ferrets and European polecat hybrids, Rabbits, Dogs and a breeding pair of Rosella Parakeets.
Please do not copy without the written permission from me the author.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/intact-fer鈥?/a> http://www.geocities.com/houseferrets13u鈥?/a> .
http://www.geocities.com/houseferrets13u鈥?/a>
Contact me if you need any more help. I help my vet when ever I can.
The American cottontail rabbit is an inferior species of rabbit and not the same specie as the rabbits that are kept all over the world as pets, the domestic rabbits originate from SpainI want to feed my rabbit the stems from my broccoli, but i heard greens are not good for rabbits?
they are ex for rabbits! i feed mine a ton of greens everyday and they are perfectly healthy rabbits
Greens are good for rabbits, but don't overfeed them with greens, coz they might get dierreal. However some vegies are toxin for rabbits, lectuce is a no no for rabbits, pls refer to the website May gave u. I have a friend who knows that lectuce is toxin for rabbits but he still feeds them with lectuce, just because they love it, but that is so cruel.. it is bad for rabbits in the long term.
Rabbits eat a range of grasses, weeds, leaves, shoots, twigs as well as the bark of shrubs, bushes and trees.
They enjoy the hard stalks of broccoli; it gives them something to chew.
try going to www.rabbit.org. I think it has a list of things you can feed your rabbit. I feed my rabbits carrots and carrot tops, and mint and rasberry leaves
greens are great for rabbits! They love the stems from broccoli too- the tops should be given in more moderation so that they don't get diarrhea. Just don't feed them too much of something and watch to see that their poop doesn't get weird. They get can stomach issues pretty easily and end up dying- happened to me! But greens in general are great for them. They especially like the green leaves from the broccoli and cauliflower!
Greens are good for rabbits.
Rabbits can die from diarrhea in 48hrs or so. The only quick cure I know is feeding them dandelion greens. I have done it and it works.
Yes, I lost rabbits do to diarrhea when I was 10 and that is how I learned the cure.
However, store bought greens may not be a good idea as at times that are hazzardous to humans as well.
its a lie
I have never heard this. I have fed my bunny broccoli stems and all. Where did you hear this?
greens are very GOOD for rabbits, i dont know about broccolli, but green leaf lettuce, dandolion grees, brussel sprouts, and many more are verry good for them. a rabbit should never live off just pellets....those were made for meat rabbits and its okay to have them for them to eat but give them many GREENS.
They eat grass, all wild rabbits would be dead if that was true.
They live on greens feed it broccoli lettuce anything it will eat clovers grass rabbit pellets.
you can feed your rabbit greens, its alright, My old rabbit that i used to have loved lettuce only nothing eles, She would not have any problems, and lived for years,
Rabbits love greens, of any kind, the only one I would tell you not to feed them is iceburg lettuce just because it offers no nutrional value for them or us. Spinach is great to give them or any other green veggies.
My rabbits love that.
Its a lie thats greens are bad for rabbits.Your just not suppused to feed a kit or younger bunny greens.
What is badfor them is pellets that have bicutts peices in them or sweet things in them.Also dont feed a lot of carrots as they are high in sugar.
Heres a site explaining all the toxic and safe veggies for buns
http://www.petcaretips.net/safe-veggies-鈥?/a>
heres a site that'll help you with your rabbits Q's
http://www.rabbit.org/
and heres a great rabbit forum with a lot of people who can help you!
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/
Heres a few that will help you alot with rabbit qesutions
this is not true. rabbits can eat any vegetables broccoli is fine and also carrots are good for rabbits.
Rabbits love to eat carrots most of the time this is thier favorite food.
DON'T WORRY! your rabbit is fine
GOOD LUCK!!!
After 4 months you can slowly work in the greens. I feed a quality pellets based diet of pellets, hay, water, and occasional greens as treats. My rabbits stay in superb condition on this diet which is important to me because I need to keep my rabbits in top shape for competition.
Btw, we limit greens at the shelter with adult rabbits, too, because we don't know what they were being fed before they came in. We don't want to give them a bunch of greens and throw their systems off and cause them to get sick. Then they would have to go on the sick list and be put on the rescue list and be at risk for euthanisia.
Be careful with greens. Dried grasses and grains are the natural diet for rabbits with greens being available only for parts of the year. Limit sugary foods like carrots and fruit, too. In nature, rabbits would never climb a tree to retrieve and peel a banana or find a large strawberry. lol.
But we are talking domestic rabbits here, not wild ones. Pellets from a feed store (not pet store) are best, along with hay and water and occasional greens after they are over 4 months old. If you can't buy from a feed store then go ahead and but from a pet store but avoid anything that looks like it has Fruit Loops or ';candy' in it. The pellets should be green, smell sweet and be way less than 3 months old.
Hope that clears things up for you.I want to feed my rabbit the stems from my broccoli, but i heard greens are not good for rabbits?
Some one should read more books.
The following was compiled by me to give more help to new rabbit owners and I hand it out to anyone who buys any of my rabbit, I breed and exhibit standard rex, dutch, harlequins, magpies and dwarf lop rabbits, also ferrets and ferret cross European polecat hybrids, I got my first pet ferret and pet rabbit over 50+ years ago, when I was a small child.
History.
Dutch rabbits, along with the English, were the most popular pet and exhibition rabbits a position that has now been filled by the Lop breeds. Originally from Holland or Belgium, the breed is striking in its appearance with a white blaze carrying up to a point between the ears, a saddle of colour continuing right around the middle of the rabbit with a straight edge and white markings on the hind feet. Their coat should be glossy and they are a medium size rabbit weighing 2.04 -2. 26 kg (4.5 lb. 5 lb.).
Behaviour of all rabbits.
Dutch rabbits are very lively and alert and should make good pets although a prospective owner should be looking for a breeder that handles the rabbits regularly from a young age so that the rabbit is not too jumpy. Colours Black, Blue, Chocolate, Yellow, Tortoiseshell, Steel Grey, Brown Grey, Pale Grey and Tri Colour
By using body language rabbits can stamp their feet or with a flash of a tail they can be seen and heard by other rabbits over a long distance.
Feeding Rabbits require a high fibre with lots of low quality hay (dried grass) or straw and low protein feed to prevent digestive problems, all rabbits do better on a poor quality hay than on a better quality hay such as timothy hay. Use rabbit pellets which can be purchased from pet shops to provide all your rabbits dietary needs and along with the following. Vegetables:
Artichoke leaves and Jerrusalem leaves, stems and tubers, Asparagus, Baby Sweetcorns and full size ones, Beetroot, Broccoli (and its leaves, including purple sprouting varieties), Brussel Sprouts (leaves and sprouts), Cabbage (can sometimes cause digestive upsets), Carrots (and carrot tops), Cauliflower (and the leaves), Celeriac, Celery (and its leaves), Chicory (in small amounts as this is a diretic), Courgette ( also leaves and flowers), Cucumber ( also leaves and flowers), Curly Kale (Excerlent for winter use), Fennel, Green beans (including leaves and stems), Kohl rabi, Parsnip, Peas (including the leaves and pods), Peppers (red, green and yellow), Pumpkin ( also leaves and flowers), Radish Tops, Rocket, Romaine (and all other lettuce as this is a diretic), Spinach (only occasional), Spring Greens, Squash (e.g. Butternut, leaves and flowers), Swede (Excerlent for winter use), Turnip (only occasional), Watercress.
Herbs (often powerful tastes so may take some getting used to): Basil, Coriander, Dill, Mint (peppermint), Parsley, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme.
Fruits (should be fed in moderation, due to sugar content): all types of fresh fruit including skin Apple, Apricot, Banana (high in potassium),Blackberries (and leaves 鈥?excellent astringent properties), Blueberries,Cherries, Grapes, Kiwi Fruit, Melon, Mango, Nectarines, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plums, Raspberries, Strawberries, Raspberries (and leaves 鈥?excellent astringent properties), Tomatoes (not the leaves)
Wild Garden Herbs/Weeds/Flowers: Borage, Calendula, Camomile, Chickweed ( in small amounts as this is a diretic), Clover (leaves and flowers), Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Dandelion (in small amounts as this is a diretic), Goosegrass (cleavers) but may stick to coat!, Lavender, Mallow, Nettle (the type with the white flowers), Nasturtium (leaves and flowers), Shepherd's purse, Sow Thistle, Plantain, Yarrow.
Extra vitamins and salt licks are not required. Any changes in diet must be made slowly (green stuffs and prepared feeds) over a period of a couple of weeks, to avoid digestive upsets. Fresh water must be available at all times and renewed daily.
To enable your rabbit to extract as much protein, vitamins and minerals from their low quality food, they digest their food twice, these are soft, kidney shaped droppings which are covered in a small amount of mucous. These droppings are very different from the dry round droppings that you will usually see your rabbit passing. Rabbits are herbivorous and wild rabbits will spend most of their lives grazing on grass, foliage, flowers and roots
Rabbits living indoor will drink more water than rabbits living out of doors because of the dryer atmosphere
Housing
For first time rabbit owner once you get home with your rabbit, put it in your cage and leave it for 48 house so that it can get used to its new surroundings before you start handling it, if you start to handle it too early you could end up with a very grumpy young rabbit from the start.
Rabbits can be kept indoors or outdoors, either way they need their own space in an appropriate cage or hutch. There are many purpose built cages and hutches available, alternatively you could build your own. It is recommended that you purchase the best quality you can afford, your rabbit will need it for 7--12 years. Make sure that the hutch is large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and high enough for your rabbit to stand upright. Dutch rabbits are generally comfortable in a 4' x 2' hutch. If kept outdoors, the hutch should have a dark enclosed area to provide your rabbit with a quiet space. The main living area should be large enough for your rabbit to stretch full out, and have wire mesh on the door. The hutch should be at least 6'; off the floor to provide adequate ventilation. In the winter you can move your rabbits indoors or into a shed. They are also quite happy remaining out of doors, providing extra protection such as an old blanket draped over the front of the hutch at night in very cold weather. Remember rabbits need good ventilation, you can not therefore leave the cover down permanently otherwise your rabbit will succumb to chest infections from the damp, ammonia or overheating, and rabbits die from all of these.
Rabbits are naturally very clean animals and will only defecate and urinate in one area.
Bedding
Hay, straw and wood chips all make suitable bedding for rabbits. It is down to personal choice which you use, however, research has shown that rabbits will choose straw rather than wood chip or wire bottomed cages. All bedding should be renewed at least once a week, and the hutch should be washed, scrubbed and disinfected several times per year.
Rabbits can live out doors quite happily at minus 20c or below, all they need is plenty of bedding and a 4 inch layer of shavings
Exercise
Rabbits need regular stimulation and exercise in a safe environment. This can be in a purpose made rabbit run or simply by bringing your rabbit indoors and letting it play in your living room. Rabbits that are playing outside of their hutches, either in a run or indoors, should be supervised at all times and their play area must be 'rabbit proofed' by removing any hazards. Young rabbits will enjoy exercise, but be careful not to over do it, particularly if you are still in the 'getting to know each other' period.
Rabbits are sociable creatures and enjoy the company of humans, dogs, cats and other rabbits if carefully introduced. It is generally suggested that each rabbit has its own hutch (particularly if you intend to show it) as rabbits are like children and prefer not to share 'bedrooms'. They can, however, socialise together in common space, such as rabbit runs, and will like being able to see and hear another rabbit when they are in their own hutches. 2 bucks must never be put together even in a run if they have not been castrated (they will fight).
Rabbits need to be occupied and they love playing with toys. This can include manufactured toys for human babies, birds, cats, dogs, hamsters etc. But rabbits will equally get hours of enjoyment from some very cheap, readily available items in the household, blocks of wood, planks, plastic flower pots.
Rabbits can get exercise by taking them out on a harness and lead, but the problem with this is that rabbits can pick up diseases and fleas left on the grass by other rabbits, if their vaccinations are up to date they should not get any of the diseases but they will still pick up fleas.
Rabbits left to run around the home while the householder is out will chew wires, electric leads and furniture, these pets should be put in a pen or hutch while the householders are not at home.
Health
It is recommend that you get your rabbit covered by Pet Insurance as veterinary fees can mount up. Never leave a rabbit in the sole care of a child. As an adult you will have to assume sole responsibility for the health and welfare of your child's rabbit.
To prevent territorial behaviour of both bucks (males) and does (females), it is suggested that pet rabbits are neutered, if they are not neutered then it should be one rabbit per cage. I don't see altering as cruel when the kits may be dead in a year anyway; either through being ';released'; into the wild'; or being slaughtered in a shelter when the owners have got bored of them.
Never put intact cavies / guinea-pigs in with intact rabbits as they will both sexually abuse each other, cavies / guinea- pigs should be housed with others of the same species. Males can be neutered at around 3-4 months, and does at 6 months. Females over 2-3 years old that are not being regularly bred from are at high risk of developing uterine cancer unless neutered.
Rabbits have little ability to regulate their body temperature and die very easily from heat stroke. Ensure adequate shade is provided at all times. Handle your rabbit daily, and it will generally enjoy your company. Never pick a rabbit up by its ears, and always support your rabbits back and hind quarters when handling.
Rabbits can easily experience spinal injuries, nails need clipping every 6-8 weeks and teeth should be checked weekly to ensure they are correctly aligned and they moult 2-4 times a year, only one of these will be heavy (usually late Spring/early Summer).
Seek veterinary advice if your rabbit develops discharges from the eye, nose or mouth, has scabs inside its ears, is passing diarrhoea or mucous, or stops eating and/or drinking. Any ill rabbit must always be given drinking water in a bowl. Water bottles are a clean, hygienic way of providing water if you rabbit is fit and well, but ill rabbits often become listless and will be unlikely to be bothered to lift their heads up to the spout of a bottle and will dehydrate and die very quickly.
If at all worried about your rabbit seek Veterinary Advice as sick or injured rabbits die very quickly
Healthy rabbits kept in clean conditions should not need bathing, if you think your rabbit needs a bath, first sort out why you think so and what you have done wrong in the first place.
Rabbit teeth, some rabbits have an over bight or an under bight which means that the teeth don't wear down properly, you have a choice here 1] Get your vet to pull the two front teeth out, 2] Get your vet to cut or file the two front teeth down, 3] You cut or file the teeth down. I prefer to do this job myself and cut the rabbits teeth, but I have never had to cut the teeth of any of the rabbits that I have bred. The name for this problem is malocclusion! Rabbits do far far better on a poor quality hay as they will chew this then excrete a pellet which they will eat so as to get more value out of the poor quality hay. This will also give them a more natural exercises to do and keep them occupied for longer. Trimming Nails Sit down and lay your rabbit on its back that way you can get to all 4 feet put your thumb on the sole of the foot with your fingers around the back of the foot and press your thumb down to show the nails take 1/3 rd of the nail off
A rabbits nose should be dry when it is in good health, if the nose is wet seek advice from your vet.
Breeding
Avoid breeding rabbits that have genetic defects and anything that is not found in the wild population such as long fur, extra short fur, drop down ears or satin fur can be classed as a genetic defect. Long hared rabbits such as Angora's, Cashmeres and Lionheads need a lot more grooming than short hair or normal coated rabbits do
Females will come into heat when a male is around, they don't go through cycles like most other creatures although they can mate anytime in any month and produce a litter, in theory they can produce a litter every month.
Gestation 30 to 32 days, litter size 3 to 8, eyes open 10 to 12 days, weaning are 6 to 8 weeks When the litter arrives don't expect every kit in the litter to be the same size, like multiple human births each kit will be different size and weight. Male Rabbit-BUCK (Sire) Female Rabbit-Doe (Dam) Young rabbit- Kit (offspring)
All rabbits should have their first litter before they reach 12 months old, if this is left until latter complications can set in and 95% of all older female pet rabbits die having their first litter.
Males can father a litter anytime from 6 months old up to 12 years old.
When breeding each doe should have her own cage to have her litter in, that way she will feel safe and in wild rabbits the pregnant doe leaves all the other rabbits and makes a stop (small burrow) where only she knows the litter can be found and it is not until the kits are ready to leave the stop that they return to the larger warren and all the other rabbits.
Pregnant rabbits can be handled until she starts pulling out her belly fur, at this point she should not be handled as the stress of the forthcoming litter and being handled may cause her to abort the litter.
If you intend breeding rabbits try to get hold of some pedigree stock, there are millions of cross bred rabbits about and a lot just end up being slaughtered, but with pedigree stock there is always some one out there who will buy them.
The doe must be put in with the buck who has to be housed separately and the matting only take a couple of seconds, then for the next three weeks she can be treated just as if she had not be mated only with a slight increase of food, by the 21 st day you should be starting to prepare for the birth by putting lots of hay or straw in the bedding area so that the doe can start to build her nest.
After the birth she will feed her kits at dawn and dusk, to feed them she will stand over the kits and the kits will come up to feed from the doe. Does don't menstruate, they ovulate after mating, a very efficient system.
Sexing rabbits try the following sites ....
www.debmark.com/rabbits/sexing. ... www.rabbitnetwork.org/articles/sexing.sh鈥?... www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=18%26amp;鈥?...
My experience
I have bred, exhibited and bred exhibition rabbits since the early 70's, all of my rabbits are healthy and well cared for, they live up to 12+ years, at the moment I have 26 rabbits.
Garden plants. There's no such thing as a rabbit-proof plant. However, there are some that usually get passed over for something more tasty. Achilles (Yarrow), Agastache (Hyssop), Aquilegia (Columbine), Astilbe, Digitalis (Foxglove), Eryngium (Sea Holly), Euphorbia (Spurge), Gaillardia (Blanket Flower), Geranium (Perennial Geraniums), Helleborus (Hellebore), Hyacinthus (Hyacinth), Iris, Kniphofia (Red-hot Poker), Lavandula (Lavender), Lupinus (Lupine), Narcissus (Daffodil), Nepeta (Cat mint), Origanum (Oregano), Papaver (Poppy), Penstemon (Beardtongue), Peony, Perovskia (Russian Sage), Polygonatum (Solomon's Seal), Salvia (Sage), Yucca. Toxic Plants found in the house around Christmas: Poinsettia, Philodendron, Diffenbachia, Taxus Bicata = Yew, Chrysanthemum
Plants found to be Poisonous to Rabbits
Aloe vera, Amaryllis, Anemone, Azalea, Buttercups, Bluebells, Bittersweet, Bryony, Caladium, Carnation, Clematis, Crown-of-Thorns, Cyclamen, Columbine, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Deadly Nightshade, Delphinium, Dieffenbachia, Dracaena, Dog Mercury, Evergreens, Fig, Figwort, Fools Parsley, Poppies, Ragwort, Hemlock, Holly, Hydrangea, Impatiens, Juniper, Kingcup, Leyland Cypress, Laburnum, Lords And Ladies, Lily of the Valley, Lobelia, Marsh Marigold, Monkshood, Meadow Saffron, Mistletoe, Morning Glory, Oleander, Primrose, Privet, Schefflera, Spurges, St Johns wort, Rhododendron, Rubber Plant, Tulips, Wisteria, Woody Nightshade
Showing
The Hobby of Breeding %26amp; Exhibiting Rabbits is called 'The Fancy'.
Since having a brain injury I had to cut down on pets from over the 200 I owned, I have only kept a few Ferrets and European polecat hybrids, Rabbits, Dogs and a breeding pair of Rosella Parakeets.
Please do not copy without the written permission from me the author.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/intact-fer鈥?/a> http://www.geocities.com/houseferrets13u鈥?/a> .
http://www.geocities.com/houseferrets13u鈥?/a>
Contact me if you need any more help. I help my vet when ever I can.
The American cottontail rabbit is an inferior species of rabbit and not the same specie as the rabbits that are kept all over the world as pets, the domestic rabbits originate from SpainI want to feed my rabbit the stems from my broccoli, but i heard greens are not good for rabbits?
they are ex for rabbits! i feed mine a ton of greens everyday and they are perfectly healthy rabbits
Greens are good for rabbits, but don't overfeed them with greens, coz they might get dierreal. However some vegies are toxin for rabbits, lectuce is a no no for rabbits, pls refer to the website May gave u. I have a friend who knows that lectuce is toxin for rabbits but he still feeds them with lectuce, just because they love it, but that is so cruel.. it is bad for rabbits in the long term.
Rabbits eat a range of grasses, weeds, leaves, shoots, twigs as well as the bark of shrubs, bushes and trees.
They enjoy the hard stalks of broccoli; it gives them something to chew.
try going to www.rabbit.org. I think it has a list of things you can feed your rabbit. I feed my rabbits carrots and carrot tops, and mint and rasberry leaves
greens are great for rabbits! They love the stems from broccoli too- the tops should be given in more moderation so that they don't get diarrhea. Just don't feed them too much of something and watch to see that their poop doesn't get weird. They get can stomach issues pretty easily and end up dying- happened to me! But greens in general are great for them. They especially like the green leaves from the broccoli and cauliflower!
Greens are good for rabbits.
Rabbits can die from diarrhea in 48hrs or so. The only quick cure I know is feeding them dandelion greens. I have done it and it works.
Yes, I lost rabbits do to diarrhea when I was 10 and that is how I learned the cure.
However, store bought greens may not be a good idea as at times that are hazzardous to humans as well.
its a lie
I have never heard this. I have fed my bunny broccoli stems and all. Where did you hear this?
greens are very GOOD for rabbits, i dont know about broccolli, but green leaf lettuce, dandolion grees, brussel sprouts, and many more are verry good for them. a rabbit should never live off just pellets....those were made for meat rabbits and its okay to have them for them to eat but give them many GREENS.
They eat grass, all wild rabbits would be dead if that was true.
They live on greens feed it broccoli lettuce anything it will eat clovers grass rabbit pellets.
you can feed your rabbit greens, its alright, My old rabbit that i used to have loved lettuce only nothing eles, She would not have any problems, and lived for years,
Rabbits love greens, of any kind, the only one I would tell you not to feed them is iceburg lettuce just because it offers no nutrional value for them or us. Spinach is great to give them or any other green veggies.
My rabbits love that.
Its a lie thats greens are bad for rabbits.Your just not suppused to feed a kit or younger bunny greens.
What is badfor them is pellets that have bicutts peices in them or sweet things in them.Also dont feed a lot of carrots as they are high in sugar.
Heres a site explaining all the toxic and safe veggies for buns
http://www.petcaretips.net/safe-veggies-鈥?/a>
heres a site that'll help you with your rabbits Q's
http://www.rabbit.org/
and heres a great rabbit forum with a lot of people who can help you!
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/
Heres a few that will help you alot with rabbit qesutions
this is not true. rabbits can eat any vegetables broccoli is fine and also carrots are good for rabbits.
Rabbits love to eat carrots most of the time this is thier favorite food.
DON'T WORRY! your rabbit is fine
GOOD LUCK!!!
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