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Rabbits

The right pet for you?

Rabbits are very easily tamed and they are ideal for children – especially for older ones who can take on the responsibility for their daily needs. However, they need lots of space for exercise, and large cages or hutches. Before getting any pet, you should think very hard about whether you can provide everything it needs.

What do rabbits need?

·        Companionship – to be with other rabbits or humans.

·        A mixed diet of grass, rabbit pellets, apples and carrots.

·        A constant supply of fresh, clean  drinking water in a drip feed bottle with a metal spout.

·        A large weatherproof home that is kept up off the grounds, out of direct sunlight and strong winds. It should be moved to an indoor area or porch in cold weather. Many homes sold in pet shops are simply too small.

·        A separate covered sleeping area for each animal inside the home.

·        A clean layer of wood shavings on the floor of their home with plenty of hay or shredded paper for bedding.

·        Daily exercise in a large area. Rabbits burrow, so make sure that the enclosure is sunk into the ground and escape-proof and safe from predators.

·        Their home to be cleaned everyday and to have their bedding changed weekly.

·        A gnawing block to wear down long teeth.

·        To be taken to a veterinary surgeon if they are ill or injured.

·        To be looked after when you are away on holiday.