fresh water,pellet diet with veggies for treats after 6 months old... try to stay away from the green leafy veggies. my bunnies loved blueberries and only gave them 1 a day, carrots, crasins(them cranberry raisins)
keep him away from eletrical wires and keep him safe.
enjoy your new bundle of fur
2007-03-22 13:12:18
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answered by ikaffy 4
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Bunnies are great! You can train your bunny to use a litter box just like a cat! They actually make great pets to run around the house. Just make sure you bunnyproof - cover electrical wires, put anything chewable where bunny can't reach it, and make sure you get rid of any houseplants that could be poisionous (poinsettas, philodendrons, daffodils, etc). In the litterbox, you should use either wood stove pellets, corn cob bedding, or recycled newspaper litter. Don't use pine or cedar bedding, which can be fatal if your bunny eats it, or clay cat litter which can irritate your bunny's respiratory system.
As for food, don't feed her too much pellets (about a cup a day is plenty). And make sure you get pellets made with timothy hay instead of alfalfa. Alfalfa contains too much calcium which can damage your bunny's kidneys. You should give her plenty of fresh veggies and an endless supply of timothy hay or meadowgrass. Never give her seeds, bagels (I know this one from personal experience), breads, potatoes, corn, or beans. Fruit is okay in limited quantities, but they tend to become addicted to it and stop eating their other food. My bunny is very fond of bananas.
Also, and this is perhaps the most important thing, make sure you get your bunny spayed or nuetered. Not only will it calm her down, it will make her better with her litterbox habits and help prevent cancer and unwanted litters of babies.
A great resource for new bunny moms is the House Rabbit Society: www.rabbit.org. They can give you tips and advice on all things rabbit related.
Oh, and one more thing. Keep your bunny indoors. You'll be able to enjoy her and develop a bond. Outdoor rabbits have terrible lives. Why even have a pet if you keep it outside?
2007-03-22 20:32:53
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answered by Mel 2
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When its old enough, get it neutered or spayed. If its a male, this will keep it from getting aggressive or spraying when it urinates. If its a female and you don't get it spayed, its basically a sure thing it will contract a reproductive cancer and have to be put down.
Give it as much hay as it wants. Timothy hay is probably your best bet if its an adult (older than 8 months or so) because alfalfa hay has so much calcium it can be hard on the rabbit's kidneys. Feed it pellets and obviously, give it as much water as it wants. When giving it greens or veggies its never had before, be cautious because too much of a new thing can make it sick.
Keep an eye on its ears because lops are slightly more prone to ear infections. Vets can take care of those issues.
You'll also want your vet to show you how to clip its nails, but this is pretty easy.
Contrary to what you'll want to do, don't bathe it. Rabbits hate this. Brush it occasionally to keep it from eating too much of its own hair. Rabbits can't vomit, so hairballs can be fatal or very expensive.
Good luck with your new rabbit! If you do a few simple things it'll stay happy and healthy for many years.
ps-once you gain its trust and love, it might lick you to show its affection
2007-03-22 20:34:07
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answered by somebody 1
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Make sure you clean out his/her ears frequently. Also find a vet in your area who sees rabbits. Unless the bunny will be used for breeding, get him/her neutered/spayed. This will prevent reproductive-organ cancers which are common in these animals.
Remember bunnies are NOT predatory animals like cats or dogs. Most hate being picked up, their basic instinct tell them you are going to eat them. For bonding time, get down on the floor, at their level, like another bunny. Let them come to you, don't chase them (instinct will kick in) and try to find a cage that is on the floor. An hour of bunny-bonding can be quickly undone if you have to grab him/her to put him/her back in his/her cage at the end.
Give them plenty of fresh hay for both bedding and snacking. Be sure to offer lost to chew, as their teeth never stop growing and they must chew. Find a rectangular litter box, the square and triangular ones are often too small. To potty train, simply put it where the rabbit already goes and place some rabbit poo in the litter box to encourage it to go there. Use non-toxic litter and try putting the food dish near the litter box, many buns like to eat and do their stuff at the same time. Use a heavy ceramic water bowl and keep clean cool water available at all times.
Check out google for lots more info. Good Luck with your new bunny!
2007-03-22 20:25:14
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answered by Annie 4
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i raise and breed rabbits and it is very easy to care for a rabbit just feed it and water it and some shelter and love and they will thrive and if u live in a warm climate and ur bunny is outside then just wipe its ears with ice cubes because their heat is controlled by their ears and put a frozen water bottle in its cage. oh and dont put ur rabbit in the sun because direct sun for about 20 minutes or more will change their furs color and kill the fur and maybe ur bunny. and dont give ur bunny a bath they r like cats and clean themselves.
2007-03-22 20:36:01
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answered by bunny fun rabbitry 2
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cool u have bunny how cute
2007-03-22 20:09:44
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answered by Anonymous
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