What supplies do you need for a bunny?

Answer 1

Rabbits are a long term commitment as far as pets go, living up to 10 years or more. When cared for properly they are very much like a cat or a small dog with energy, personality and the need to socialize.

In order to provide a healthy and happy living environment you will need the following:

1. a vet specializing in exotics: your rabbit should be spayed or neutered and have yearly exams

2. a cage: it should have a solid floor and be large enough for you rabbit to completely stand up and at least long enough for your rabbit to stretch out (if your rabbit will be confined to it's cage for a large portion of the day it should be much, much bigger!)

3. a water bottle:

4. a food dish: a heavy ceramic one is best so it doesn't get tipped over as easily

5. pellets: a rabbit's diet should consist of only 1/8 - 1/4 cup of pellets each day

6. timothy hay (not alfalfa): rabbits should have access to an unlimited supply of hay each day and this should be the bulk of their diet

7. fresh fruits and veggies: not all fruits and veggies are good for bunnies so check first, of course leafy greens are best but a small amount of fruit makes a wonderful treat

8. a litter box(s): rabbits are usually litter trained and with minimal effort will pick a spot they like to go in and use it consistently

9. litter: never use pine or cedar shavings as bedding as if ingested it can cause serious health problems for your rabbit (CAREFRESH & FELINE PINE are the best out there)

10. x-pen: your rabbit should have several hours a day outside of it's cage for play and exercise (I have several that I attached together and ran around the perimeter of the room so my bunny can run free all day long. It's covered in fabric so she doesn't have any access whatsoever to electrical cords)

11. toys: bunnies can be just as destructive as dogs if they are bored. keep them busy and happy with a variety of toys so they can chew and dig to their heart's content. Some great toys are: a cardboard multi-level house, wicker baskets and tunnels, cardboard cement tubes, hay balls, apple tree twigs, toys that rattle or have bells, a plastic treat ball (similar to a kong dog toy), and lots of chewing toys (check out rabbit supply websites for some great ones)

12. time: make sure you spend time with your rabbit esp. if you only have one, they are social creatures and love to be petted and groomed

13. bunny proofing: don't forget to bunny proof! bunnies can get into anything and they can jump higher than you think. They will chew through cords (and even plastic cord covers) so check daily; they will eat paper, candy, chocolate, plastic, paint, base boards, carpets, etc... so keep as much of it out of reach as possible or don't get too attached to it to begin with.

I hope you are planning on having a "house" rabbit who can run free at least the majority of the day as they will provide you with hours of entertainment and they will have a much higer quality of life. Also, if you havne't already please, please, please do your homework and research the house rabbit society -they offer a wealth of knowledge and can hook you up with a local chapter if you have questions or are looking to adopt. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

You should have a cage, water bottle, heavy, earthenware foodbowl, hay rack,and an igloo or a hideaway. Replaceable items are shavings, food, and hay. (and water.) For grooming time you'll need a brush and nail clippers. (a comb is optional, unless you are getting an Angora rabbit.)

Answer 3

The best way to find out what supplies you need to take care of a rabbit is to research rabbit care and behaviour, and to take notes about what you'd need to follow the recommended guidelines.

To take care of a rabbit, you need:

FOOD & DISHES: hay, pellets, fresh greens, water

ENCLOSURE: e.g. a large cage, hutch, or crate; or an exercise pen; or a wire grid cube "condo"; or lots of "bunny proofing" and letting the rabbit free-range

FURNITURE & PLAY STRUCTURES: e.g. litter box, cardboard boxes and concrete forms to run through, jump on, and "nest" or "burrow" in; soft surfaces to rest on

TOYS: e.g. telephone directory to tear up, plush ball or hard plastic baby keys to throw around, old towels to scrunch up -- but make sure the rabbit isn't eating anything unsafe!

GROOMING SUPPLIES: e.g. brush, nail clipper, styptic powder, cotton swabs, small flashlight

FIRST AID SUPPLIES: e.g. simethicone, non-stick sterile bandage pads and self-adhesive bandage roll (to secure the pads), blunt-ended scissors, rectal thermometer and Vaseline, stethoscope, hot water bottle, cloths and towels, ceramic tiles (to chill in the freezer in the summer and the rabbit can lay on it); advanced kits include force-feeding and subQ supplies

SAVINGS: you may be able to pay regular expenses from your income (food, litter, annual vet check-up), but emergencies can quickly run hundreds and thousands of dollars, so it's good to have a buffer in the bank

More Answers

To take care of a rabbit you need,

A feed bowl, drinker, sawdust, hay, hutch, run, food, littertray, ocassional treats, fruit and veg.

food, water, litter box, stuff to chew on, and hay. and you need to get it leaves everyday. Also, vegtables are necessary.

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Answer 4

For having bunnies at home one might want a rabbit cage. Rabbits however do not require a cage. They much more prefer to jump freely through the house. In that case the only thing one needs is rabbit food and a little love.

Answer 5

a cage or hutch, chewing toys, timothy hay, water bottle (pets isle) litter box- optional) brush, large house (for your bunny to roam around) carrots.