2006-12-09 14:59:42 · 8 answers · asked by tina T 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Here are some good general resource sites for you:
http://www.rabbit.org/index.html
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html
Hope that helps.
2006-12-09 15:14:18 · answer #1 · answered by Kotori Shizukesa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits are timid and excitable.They can be quite playful too and resist handling. To carry them properly grasp the scruff of the neck and support the hindquarter and back with the other this is to prevent the rabbit from injuring it's spine if it kicks with it's powerful leg.The best temperature to keep rabbit is 16 to 22 degree Celsius 61 to 72 Fahrenheit.So that it would not shed it's fur.The urine content of rabbits are high in calcium and minerals so change the rabbit litter frequently preferably 3 time per week.They could also develop overgrown incisor teeth so give them chew toys to wear it down. Last but not least They wouldn't eat without water and tends to overeat when there are too much food so measured the feed the daily requirement for rabbit feed is 50g per 1kg of rabbit weight so a 2kg rabbit would need 100g of feed.You can tell easily if a rabbit is sick by looking at it's fur or when it stop eating even when water and feed is available.A rough coat might indicate some disease. Also they produce night feces that they eat this is called coprophagy. Lastly do NOT declaw them they are not like cats as they do not have padding to support their feet. And Always When in doubt always check with a vet They are our pets second best friend beside The owners of course.
2006-12-09 17:39:51 · answer #2 · answered by JavaClark 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have had pet bunnies for years-have now a 9yr old Lop Eared brown rabbit Preccious and a 12 year old Albino(Bunny) and they Must have Hay to eat and rabbit Pellets-high in protein if below one year -alfalfa based and after 1 year les protein-timothy hay based. They also need fresh greens-love dandelion greens(almost perfect food for bunnies) Parsley,Kale,apples-not the seds for poisonous to rabbits but the apple is good for them,love Bananas but just small pieces,raisins a couple for ocacasional treat,carrots, BUT DO NOT FEED ICEBERG Lettuce-very bad for them but all other Lettuce is OK No seeds and no nuits-hard for them to digest-gives them gas even though at petstores ell bunny treats sed,nuts,sugar-honey-is still a no no. Find a Vet that treats Exotic Pets in your Are-does NOT treat cats and dogs-will have Books on Bunnies-avise you get one for tells all you need . Also Bunnies ned to chew Hay for their teeth will otherwise grow too long-very serious problem. Are easily littertrained but ONLY RECYCLED PAPER LITTER_other ct litter is very harmful. Put paper litter 1inch bottom of litterbox then some hay esp hay a bit higher on the sides and will chew hay while in there-bunnies take awhile and the hay keeps all the food they eat moving throuh intestines. Also need to brush with SOFT Brush-bunnies swallow fur when they groom-are very clean but cannot throw up-like a cat and if swallow too much fur-serious problem-clogs up stomach.Also need water but some bunnies drink a lot and some little but should always have fresh water in the water bottle. If initially in cage put hay or wheat straw(NEVER PINE STRAW-poisonous and never offer wood from outsid) on the cage floor for if only on the cage floor paws get very painful sores. I bunnyproofed 1/2 of a room for bunnies play,run,jump and much healthier when not in cage for in cage just sit-Bunny book will show and explain how to make bunny Habitat or Playareas that surround the cage(like Animal Play Pens) with cage door open and a heavy rug on door so can't get feet caught in the rungs-the bunny can exdercise,play and use the cage as a safe and sleep area.Bunnies DO NOT LIKE-get very SCARED when picked up-I get on the floor with my bunnies and they cuddle with me or groom me -kiss my nose will jump over me-usually spend time in the evening and will also brush thm during that time-love being brushed but has to be very soft brush and easy strokes for have sensitive skin. Bunnies are Love
2006-12-09 15:20:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the nearest PetSmart or other pet store. They have little books on pet care for rabbits for only a few dollars.
2006-12-09 15:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are the simple basics of food, water and shelter to indepth info on health/diseases, nutrition, etc.
As a rabbit raiser, I offer information on my website as well as other links to informative sites as well.
Check them out and if you have more specific questions, contact me! I am very willing to share my knowledge.
2006-12-10 03:57:52 · answer #5 · answered by Lotsa Lops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are a few links :
http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/rabbit_horse_and_other_pet_care/how_to_care_for_rabbits.html
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/
They have books at petsmart & petco as well as other pet stores I'm sure & even places like wal mart that tell you how to care for rabbits; they have all sorts of them like puppies, kittens, hamsters, fish, etc. They are really useful; I have a ferret for dummies book & I'm sure they have one for rabbits or something similar so I reccomend that :]
2006-12-09 20:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by ASHLEY MARiiE <3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you say "bunny" is that a playboy bunny! if yes, it is very easy to take good care of them...just satisfy their desire...monetary and otherwise. hope it helps.
2006-12-09 15:09:38 · answer #7 · answered by s t 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
what do you need to know?
2006-12-09 15:02:00 · answer #8 · answered by ♥mama♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋