Rabbits may be small in stature, but they have a lot of special needs and requirements that differ from the normal type of pets that we are accustomed to. If it is in your mind to have a rabbit for a pet, the need to take the steps to learn how to take care of one first. Here are some tips to help you get started:

Rabbit Cage

In an ideal situation, the cage for your rabbit needs to be at a minimum of four times bigger than the size of your rabbit, but if you can build bigger  do it as bigger is always better, especially if your rabbit is going to spend most of its life in its cage. You should try to make the rabbits cage floor solid. Many rabbit cages are still made with wire floors with pull out pans underneath because it can be cleaned easily, but cages of this type are uncomfortable and my cause sores.If the only cage that you have access to as a wire floor and, then you need to cover up with either a piece of wood, some grass, or some sisal mats.

Your Rabbits Diet

You need to make sure that you have a pretty much unlimited supply of grass hay for feed such as brome or timothy. Grass hay helps to ensure that your rabbit stays healthy by keeping its intestinal tract clean. You also need a supply of quality rabbit pellets. Make sure that your younger rabbits, under the age of six months old, dead poets a minimum protein content of 15 to 19% and a minimum of 18% fiber. You are also going to need to feed your rabbit things such as collard greens, carrots tops, different types of lettuce, turnip greens, and any other type of dark leafy green vegetable that might come to mind. You need to give your rabbit a minimum of 2 cups leafy green vegetables for every 6 pounds that it weighs. Fresh, clean water should be available at all times.

Training Your Rabbit to Use the Litter Box

For the most part, rabbits have a tendency to use one part of its cage for its toilet. When your rabbit decides which area of its cage it wants to use, you need to fill that area with pelleted newspaper litter, or some type of hay. The litter box should be changed daily to keep the cage as clean and as odorless as possible.

Keeping the Cage Cleaned

Make sure that you clean your rabbits cage once a week. When you are cleaning its cage you need to put your rabbit in a safe area. Make sure that you sweep the floor in the cage and remove anything that is solid waste. Use soap and warm water when scrubbing the cage’s floor.

Handling Your Rabbit

Rabbit injury is caused by improper handling. Make sure that you don’t never pick up a rabbit by using its ears. The way to pick up your rabbit safely, is to use one hand to give its front leg support and the other hand it to give its back legs support.

Rabbit Supply

If you want to own a rabbit you need to have the following items: A cage or a hutch, litter for the litter box, a rabbit carrier or pet carrier, hay, a brush for grooming, rabbit pellets for food, chew toys that are safe, a box for digging, and any watering and food bowl which is preferably made out of ceramic.

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