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Rabbits are cute fluffy animals that can be seen by many as the perfect pet to have around the house. They are not dangerous around kids; they do their business and stay as cute pets in the compound. However, it can be complicated to take care of rabbits because of their complex nature.
Here are 6 things you need to take care of your rabbit.
1. Large Housing Space
Bunnies are known to hop around in search of anything to chew around, so they need an equivalent space to contain them. There are suitable accommodations for rabbits that will not keep them too far from your house/family. These spaces are:
Rabbit Condo: A comfortable bunny house built with different layers to accommodate as many bunnies as the condo can take. Take note of materials used in building the condo and make provisions to prevent your rabbit from getting injured.
Bunny Coop: A cage may be a quick option to house your rabbit temporarily, but you need to give it free time outside the cage to exercise. If you opt for a cage, it should be large enough to give the rabbit room to stretch, hop around and lie down when it wants to.
Outdoor Space: You can also consider having your rabbit in a safe space with boundaries to prevent it from running outside. It is not a bad option if you have some extra space around the house, but it keeps your bunny safe from predators.
2. Infinite Supply of Fresh Hay
Unlike humans, who need different food types to survive, a rabbit’s diet consists primarily of hay. So, there should always be sufficient supply available. Although adult rabbits prefer grass hay or timothy hay, you can offer your newborn rabbits alfalfa hay.
Pet.co.nz has a variety of pet feed you can explore for your rabbit. It would be best if you also considered getting a hay feeder that can take as much hay as your rabbit needs daily.
3. Fresh Water
For your rabbit to grow healthy, it needs a constant supply of fresh water to keep it going. Consider having a system for your rabbit without messing up the whole place. Ensure you change their water regularly, so your bunny does not get sick from consuming contaminated water.
4. Provide a Play Area
Your bunnies need to exercise daily to let out steam. One other thing a rabbit loves to do is to bite through cardboard and create holes. Since rabbits spend a lot of time gnawing stuff. Your rabbit can also find a peaceful haven in cardboard castles when needed.
You might need to keep your things out of the way so that you don’t have your rabbit chewing away at your belongings.
5. Litter Box
Bunnies naturally prefer to urinate and defecate in the same spot, just like dogs do when trained properly. Use this to your benefit by positioning a medium-sized cat litter box or shallow storage container close to their hay feeder.
Doing this will reduce your effort of cleaning the pen, cage, or environment where your rabbit resides regularly. You only need to take out the litter box and empty it regularly.
6. Grooming Tools
Bunnies are hairy animals which makes them look fluffy and cute. Being fluffy comes with its pros and cons. A pro is that the animal looks cute, like your rabbit. At least two times a year, rabbits shed. Therefore, you must routinely brush your bunny to help get rid of any extra fur.
You can have grooming tools like a brush, comb for animals, and other moisturizers suitable for your rabbit, prescribed by your vet. Grooming your bunny is beneficial to you and the bunny. To you, the environment is not littered with hair from your bunny shedding. While your bunny does not chew and probably swallows fur, which can endanger its life.
Conclusion
With the right tools and the necessary things to give your rabbit a peaceful and healthy life, you will enjoy having it as a pet. They need care and attention just like human beings and other domestic/domesticated animals. So, keep certain things in order before getting one or after getting a bunny.
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