Correct Coney Care Is Principal to Possessing a Hare

Rabbits may be small but they have special requirements, different from other traditional pets we are used to. So if you are considering going down to your pet store and getting a rabbit for a pet, you need to learn about how to take care of a rabbit first. To help get you going in the right direction, I have provided you with some steps:

Rabbit Cage

In an ideal situation, the cage for your rabbit needs to be at a minimum of four times bigger than the size of your rabbit, but if you can build bigger  do it as bigger is always better, especially if your rabbit is going to spend most of its life in its cage. The cage’s floor should be solid. Many people are still apt to use a rabbit cages that have wire floors in them as they are much easier to keep clean than solid floor type cages, but this can often lead to problems in sores on your rabbits feet.If you are using a cage that has a wire floor, then you need to cover it with a sisal mat or grass, or even a piece of wood.

What Rabbits Eat

Make sure that you have an unlimited supply of grass hay, such as brome or timothy. Grass hay helps to ensure that your rabbit stays healthy by keeping its intestinal tract clean. As part of its feed, you will also need to keep a supply of rabbit pellets. Younger rabbits (under 6 months old) should eat pellets that contain at least 18% fiber and 15% to 19% protein. You are also going to need to feed your rabbit things such as collard greens, carrots tops, different types of lettuce, turnip greens, and any other type of dark leafy green vegetable that might come to mind. As a rule of thumb, you should give your rabbit 2 cups of greens for every 6 pounds that the rabbit weighs. You should always keep fresh water on hand at all times.

Litter Training

For the most part, rabbits have a tendency to use one part of its cage for its toilet. When your rabbit decides which area of its cage it wants to use, you need to fill that area with pelleted newspaper litter, or some type of hay. The box should be kept clean and changed daily so that the odors can be kept to a minimum.

Keeping the Cage Cleaned

Clean your rabbit’s cage at least once a week. Place your pet inside an alternate cage or somewhere safe around your house. You need to sweep the floor clean and remove any of the solid waste material. Whenever you clean and scrub the cage floor, make sure that you use soap and warm water.

Handling

Rabbit injury is caused by improper handling. Never pick up a rabbit by its ears. The way to pick up your rabbit safely, is to use one hand to give its front leg support and the other hand it to give its back legs support.

Rabbit Supply

The following items are a requirement if you want to own a rabbit: A cage or a hutch, litter for the litter box, a rabbit carrier or pet carrier, hay, a brush for grooming, rabbit pellets for food, chew toys that are safe, a box for digging, and any watering and food bowl which is preferably made out of ceramic.

This If you need to find a good place to buy these items, you can find them all at rabbit cages for sale.