Every bunny deserves a fantastic home – your rabbit’s house is definitely her castle! Follow our “ 5 Step Guide to Setting Up Rabbit Houses” and you will have a healthy, happy bunny home for years to come. Step 1 Pick the right cage/hutch It needs to be large enough for your rabbit to stretch [...]
Archive | January, 2010
Names For Rabbits – 200 Best Bunny Names
If you’re anything like me, you’ve picked a name for your rabbit long before he or she has even left the pet store or shelter! But if you’re about to get a new furry friend and you’re stuck for inspiration for funny, celeb or just plain cute names for rabbits then check out our list [...]
5 Common Rabbit Illnesses
As good a bunny parent as you are there will inevitably be times when your bunny is not at her best. Here’s the lowdown on some common rabbit illnesses and what to watch out for. Before we start it’s important to point out that not all vets can provide specialist rabbit care. As soon as [...]
Types of Rabbits – By Fur Type
There are a number of ways that the 47 official breeds of rabbits can be classified such as body shape, size, markings and fur type. In this article we will look at types of rabbits based on the kind of fur they have. Rabbits can have one of four different types of fur – normal, [...]
Holland Lop – Breed Profile
With the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) putting their maximum weight at a teeny 4 pounds, the Holland Lop is by far the smallest of the four lop breeds (English, French and Mini making up the other three). It is a very popular house rabbit because of its small size, gentle nature and sheer cuteness! [...]
Toys For Rabbits – 15 Toys You Can Make Yourself
Every animal loves to play and your bunny is no exception. If anything they are probably MORE playful than your average cat or dog. They love to run, jump and even play hide and seek with each other. Here are some cheap rabbit toys you can make at home – creating toys for rabbits is [...]
What Do Rabbits Eat?
Diet is an essential part of pet rabbit care. Rabbits need variety in their diet to get a range of nutrients plus to keep them interested throughout the day. So, what do rabbits eat? Let’s start with the basics: Rabbits are herbivores which mean they only eat plants. Bunnies have delicate stomachs and need time [...]
10 ‘Fur Real’ Facts About Rabbits
Looking for some cool facts about rabbits? Here’s a few to get you started… Rabbits have a 360 degree field of vision.This means they can see behind them without having to move their head. They also have very good vision in low lighting so can detect predators quickly and escape. (Very handy .. but check [...]
Breeds of Rabbits – Which One Is Right For Me?
There are 47 breeds of rabbits recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (aka ARBA). Each has its own special characteristics from fur type, size, color and even personality. The choice can be overwhelming for those contemplating adding a bunny to the household. The table below summaries the key characteristics of the different breeds. In [...]
What Are Mini Rabbits?
Mini rabbits are not a breed in themselves, rather a generic term to describe the group of three breeds of rabbits – the Mini Rex, Mini Satin and Mini Lop. They have specifically been bred over a number of years to be a smaller version of the Standard Rex, Satin and English/French Lops respectively. While [...]
