Aside from cats and dogs, rabbits have been a favorite furry family pet. Rabbits make great pets because they are quiet, docile, easily trained, healthy, clean, and require less space. Did we mention they’re so cute, too, with their long ears and pom pom-like tails? If you’re planning on bringing home an adorable rabbit, here are some tips to get you started before bringing home your lovely pet.
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It is best if your rabbit stays inside your home with you to be safe against predators and the weather. Having them stay inside will also allow you and your rabbit to foster close interaction with each other.
An ideal place to place your rabbit house inside your home is in the corner of your living room or family room. You may set your rabbit pen in a corner using a puppy playpen instead of a puppy cage.
Placing your rabbit in a puppy pen instead of a cage is beneficial for them because they have more space to hop around, and you can easily adjust its size depending on your pet's needs. That said, make sure to prepare the needed items for your rabbit pen.
Add a litter box, food and water bowls, a hay box, and a cardboard castle inside your rabbit pen. Your rabbit’s litter box can be covered with hay, while the other parts of your pen can be covered with a mat. You can also line your rabbit's food and water bowls with recycled paper litter.
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While bunnies love to chew on leafy vegetables and root crops, some plants are poisonous for them. These include Ragwort, Daffodils, Figwort, Foxglove, Azalea, Bittersweet, Buttercups, Deadly Nightshade, Hemlock, Meadow Saffron, Poinsettia, Holly, Tomato Leaves, Tulips, and Poppies.
Before bringing home your rabbit, make sure to keep these plants away from the rabbit pen or on areas where they may bite them.
Rabbits love to chew on things. If you keep a rabbit in your beautiful Lessandra Cielo home, it is best to rabbit-proof your house. To do this, it is best to cover your wires at home with hard plastic sleeves or flex tubing you can purchase at hardware stores.
Since your rabbit can also chew on your furniture and fixtures, you can place large flex tubing on the legs of your wooden tables and chairs. If you have baseboards and moldings at home, you can also cover them with plastic guards or furring strips from a hardware store.
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Rabbit’s diet usually consists of hay and small amounts of pellets and fresh vegetables. Hay assists in the digestive system needs of your rabbit. Other fruits and vegetables that are safe for bunnies include:
You may block your rabbits from going to areas in your home that are unsafe for them. To do this, it is best to use baby gates or place puppy pen panels in the doors or sections of your home. That way, your rabbits won’t enter places where they’re not supposed to be at.
By following these simple reminders, preparing your home before beginning a rabbit is easier. This also ensures that your rabbit will live in a safe and conducive environment. Happy rabbit keeping!
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