Cotton tails, floppy ears, and wiggly noses, oh my! Rabbits provide excellent companionship, just like dogs and cats. They can be as playful and loyal as a puppy and as independent and curious as cats. Don’t forget that they are also absolutely adorable! Rabbits are perfect for a busy family as they are inexpensive and do not require much maintenance. They can even help with mental health as they can be a great source of comfort. If you want a rabbit for you or your family, check out these must-haves for bunny parents to get you started.
Somewhere to Live
Your bunny will need a suitable home to sleep and play in. If you plan on keeping them outside, a rabbit hutch gives them plenty of space and shelter from the elements. If this will be an inside rabbit, then a rabbit cage is more suitable. Ensure the cage is roomy and avoid a wire bottom, as that will not be comfortable for them. Remember, rabbits like to live in pairs, so be sure to factor this in when thinking about getting one as a pet.
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Something to Sleep on
Bunnies love to be cosy for such fluffy creatures, which makes bedding materials very important. Newspaper, dust-free straw, and bedding hay will keep them dry and warm. Add extra supplies to help insulate their home if your rabbit is in a hutch outside for colder weather.
Somewhere to do Their Business
To help keep their home a little cleaner, rabbits need a place to do their business away from their bedding. A litter tray filled with stray newspaper or hay will do the trick.
Something to Nibble
Bunnies love to nibble, nibble, and nibble some more. 80% to 90% of their diet should be hay and grass. You should supplement the other 10% to 20% with small amounts of fresh greens and specially formulated rabbit pellets. Hay and grass can be foraged from the floor, but pellets and fresh greens should be placed in a bowl or special dispenser. For water, a heavy bottom bowl refreshed daily or a water bottle hooked to the side of their cage will suffice. Rabbits constantly need water for survival from all that nibbling, so be sure that you check their water supply at least twice daily.
Something for Play
Rabbits have a lot of energy and need many exciting things to keep them stimulated and happy. Taking them out of their cages and letting them safely run around in a bunny-proofed room or a caged area outside is a great way to help run their batteries down. Tunnels to run through, plant pots to hide in, platforms to jump off, and chewing sticks to nibble are all brilliant ways to burn their excess energy.
Something to Keep Clean
Your bunnies’ home should be kept as clean as possible, which includes cleaning out litter trays and changing bedding daily. At least once a week, it would be best to clean the whole hutch or cage thoroughly using a rabbit-safe disinfectant.
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