Care of Rabbits

No, your rabbit can not have too much straw, more in the winter will provide more warmth and protection from the cold, and in summer (warmer weather) you should put in less as it will cost more to have this much straw all the time, in the summer ONLY put enough to cover the floor of the hutch, as your rabbit can over heat and get sick.

Yes, if a lop rabbit mates with a dwarf rabbit, their offspring may inherit characteristics from both parents, such as lop ears from the lop parent and small size from the dwarf parent. It is possible for the bunnies to have lop ears, but it is not guaranteed as it depends on the specific genetic traits passed down.

just because their curious. all dogs have a sence of curiosity in them. and if they keep lickin the metal, then maybe they just like the taste of metal...

That above is a TERRIBLE answer so I crossed it out.

Dogs lick metal for a bunch of different reasons, but typically dogs do not lick things because they are curious, they sniff things because they are curious. A dog who licks metal could just be bored. Typically OCD behaviors appear as very specific, strange behaviors like licking weird things, chewing, running in circles, barking at nothing, etc. You have to ask yourself if your dog gets enough exercise and MENTAL stimulation. Many people think their dogs get enough exercise because they go for a walk each day, but for some breeds that is not enough. Dogs that are traditional working dogs or high strung type dogs (like terriers, shepards, etc) need mental stimulation as well. You can find a lot of info online if you do some googling.

Another cause of metal licking could be a mineral deficiency, possibly iron or some other mineral. You should have a blood test and make sure to let them know you might be concerned about an iron deficiency.

Finally, one cause of obsessive licking could be seizures. This is far more rare and usually comes accompanied with other symptoms and the licking becomes pattern-like versus random.

It all depends on where it was born. If it was born in a house then it would not live well in the woodlands because it always used to get given food and not have to find it. If it was born in the woodlands it would have an automatic adaptation to the woodlands.

It's not a good idea to bathe a rabbit with fur loss. Whatever is causing the fur loss, a bath could make it worse and really irritate the skin. If your rabbit is suffering from fur loss, something is very wrong! This is not at all normal for rabbits. Bring your rabbit to a special knowledgeable vet as soon as possible!

they are smaller than a new born kitten!!

No, rabbits are not native to Australia. They were introduced to the continent by European settlers and are considered an invasive species in Australia.

Keep the environment quiet. Do not subject the rabbit to loud noises or sudden movement. When you approach the rabbit, move slowly and speak quietly. Train the rabbit to trust you. Hold a small piece of apple or another treat where it can be seen and smelled. See if the rabbit will come out of a hiding place to approach the treat and take some of it while you are holding the treat. Then drop the treat and pet the rabbit on the back or side so that the rabbit associates being touched with a nice treat. If you can put a rabbit in a small enclosed area that is safe, it helps to just sit on the floor calmly and let the rabbit explore and approach you when it wants to. Most rabbits enjoy having a large cardboard tube for a hiding place so that they are not always out in the open. Also, remember that some rabbits are friendlier than others just by nature. It may take a while to get a shy rabbit to relax and be calm around people.

Yes, so long as the rabbits are bonded (this means they're friends and you can 100% trust them not to hurt each other), they can be kept in the same hutch. Unless you have two females raised together from the same litter, then in order to bond two rabbits you need to spay/neuter them first. Never put two males together if they're not neutered because they could (and often do) fight to the death. Two unsprayed females can also seriously hurt themselves, and a male/female mix will either result in injury or pregnancy. Considering all the needy rabbits in animal shelters across the world, it's not a good idea to bring more rabbits into the world by allowing them to mate. See the related links and questions below for more information.

Rabbits can provide companionship as pets, offer fur or meat as a food source, and contribute to ecosystems by grazing on vegetation and helping with seed dispersal.

Weaned (so over 8 weeks).

Start when the rabbit is young getting it used to a harness. NEVER use just a collar on a rabbit, if it startles it'll run and break its neck. Cat harness work well, get the adjustable kind and not the figure 8 ones. Get the rabbit used to hopping around wearing the harness, letting drag the leash around next. Never leave a harness on an unsupervised rabbit-it can and will get tangled and may lead to strangulation.

Honestly, you're better off not walking a rabbit outside. There are too many factors (dogs, cars, cats, hawks flying by, people shouting, etc) that could startle the rabbit and cause it to bolt. I've had it happen! Rabbits do die of fright (I've had that happen also), so walking them is not a good idea unless it's in an enclosed place they are used to. If you want to take your rabbit along, get one of those carriers they

Provide a warm, safe and quiet nesting area for the mother and babies. Make sure the mother has plenty of food and water available. Monitor the babies to ensure they are nursing and growing properly. Avoid handling the babies too much in the first few weeks to reduce stress for the mother.

Only handle baby bunnies once they open their eyes and are exploring. You could pick them up before that, but only if absolutely necessary like if they fall out of den where they were born, or you see that something is wrong with them. Also you can not have them away from the mom for more than a few minutes or else the mother will disown them.

rabbits normally only fight when another rabbit or animal is trying to take its food or even its home. it also depends whether or not the rabbit is a pet or not, because if it is not a pet, it is obviously raised differently than if it was. Any rabbit, any sex, any relation and NOT altered will eventually fight as they are very territorial and they fight to establish dominance and to drive the other rabbit away.

Through cold weather, as the rabbit becomes increasingly cold, my advice to you mr is, fatten up you rabbit, carrots will do nicely (: BEWARE !!!!! Through cold weather, as the rabbit becomes increasingly cold, my advice to you mr is, fatten up you rabbit, carrots will do nicely (: BEWARE !!!!! Through cold weather, as the rabbit becomes increasingly cold, my advice to you mr is, fatten up you rabbit, carrots will do nicely (: BEWARE !!!!! Through cold weather, as the rabbit becomes increasingly cold, my advice to you mr is, fatten up you rabbit, carrots will do nicely (: BEWARE !!!!!

Rabbits thump their feet to warn other rabbits of danger. Rabbits also sometimes thump their feet in anger or frustration.

Rabbits are social animals and can benefit from having a friend, preferably another rabbit, to interact and bond with. However, it is important to properly introduce and supervise their interactions to ensure they get along well. If a rabbit will be alone, providing plenty of social interaction, enrichment, and attention from their human caregivers is crucial for their well-being.

They don't have to, but getting them neutered can calm them down a lot, it's also best to get them neutered if you're putting two male rabbits together, or a male and a female. Two male rabbits can still fight if you get them neutered, it just lowers the chance. And it's obvious what will happen if you put a male and female together...

Rabbits have long hind legs to help them in their primary mode of escape, which is running. The powerful muscles in their hind legs provide them with speed and agility to evade predators. Additionally, long hind legs allow rabbits to make quick, sudden leaps to safety.

vegetables fruits and certain plants. but buying rabbit food from a pet store insures top nutrition for the animal as well as keeping him healthy

Specifically they eat fresh alfalfa, timothy hay, oat hay, fresh-picked grasses, clovers, herbs and fresh vegetables. If you pick clovers/grass/herbs for your rabbit, it must be pesticide-free. Rabbits will also eat their feces, and this is typical. They absorb vitamins from consuming it.

On a daily basis, you might: scoop out the soiled parts of the litter, and replace with fresh litter; wash water bottle/bowl and replace with fresh water; and sweep/scoop out old hay and replace with fresh hay. Check any fabrics or toys for sign of dangerous wear.

On a bigger clean, you might: empty out litter box and wash it with white vinegar or hot water and soap; wipe down any soiled surfaces or bars in the cage with white vinegar; vacuum or wash any fabrics in the cage; sweep up all the hay and fur and bits of food etc. Inspect all over the cage and everything in the cage for any signs of dangerous wear.