Care Tips
Bonding
When you first take home your new bunny, he/she will most likely be nervous. We recommend putting them in a quiet spot and minimize handling on the first day.
Depending on the personality of the bunny, it may take days, weeks, or even months for them to fully trust you.
How to Bond with your Bunny?
It is best to let the bunny come to you rather than you picking them up. We have a little play-pen that my daughter will sit in with the bunnies as they get their much-needed daily exercise.
Talking to them and letting them become familiar with your voice will help create a natural bond as well. Bunnies are great listeners!
Nutrition
Bunny nutrition is vital to healthy bunnies. Along with a balanced feed, it is important to offer your bunny hay as well. Not only will hay help balance their digestive system, but it also keeps their teeth in tip-top shape!
We feed our senior and junior hollands' Bluebonnet Feeds Rabbit Booster along with Oxbow Timothy Meadow Hay.
Everyone loves treats and bunnies are no different! In our opinion, raw foods are the best way to go seeking options.
Here is a brief list of safe and unsafe foods you may have available at home for your rabbit. You can also find several more in-depth lists with an online search.
Safe Foods
asparagus
broccoli
carrots
celery
cucumber
dill
kale
romaine lettuce
spinach
tomatoes
Unsafe Foods
dairy
cereal
bread
pasta
crackers
avocados
nuts of any kind
corn
potatoes
rice
Living Quarters
It is our recommendation that you keep your bunny in a climate-controlled environment as our bunnies are not used to being exposed to outdoor elements.
A bunny hutch or cage provides perfect housing for your bunny. We currently use KW Cages that have a pull-out catch pan system for easy waste removal.
Rabbits are relatively easy to litter train if you prefer that method, which we have had success with in the past.