Care Information sheet:
All animals should be cared for properly. This means that an adult is ultimately responsible for the care and welfare of that animal as far as we are concerned.
The information on this page is suggestion only, and in no way guarantees the health &/or success of your rabbits.
If you should ever need medical advise/care, you should find a veterinarian that does not just "see" rabbits, but knows and understands the needs, health and care of rabbits and expect to pay for their knowledge and services. In the Los Lunas/Albuquerque area, I exclusively use and recommend Sun Ranch Pet Hospital in Los Lunas, NM (Dr. Rikia Park)
SOME FEEDING SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR NEW RABBIT:
High quality pellets, 16% or less protein for all of the breeds of rabbits that we raise. Higher percentage of protein in pellets is hard on the small breeds to digest.
A decent handful of good, clean grass hay to graze on during the day. We recommend that you NEVER feed straight alfalfa hay to your rabbit(s).
Plenty of fresh clean water twice daily is ESSENTIAL.
Whatever you plan on feeding, mix our food with what you intend (if different) on feeding at 1:1 ratio and feed till gone to transition your new rabbit, before switching completely over.
Feed approximately one oz. per pound. Evaluate and adjust as you see fit. Pregnant or nursing does should be fed accordingly.
Sanitize bowls once a week.
CHECK YOUR RABBIT OVER FOR THEIR HEALTH/ LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS:
~Check teeth regularly
~Trim nails regularly
~Brush their coats regularly
~Evaluate for external and internal parasites and treating as soon as anything is found
~No strong odors, smells and debris in the air. Excellent ventilation and a clean sanitary environment are key to success
~A block of aspen gives them something to chew on and jump over for exercise
~Our rabbits are all housed in an air conditioned/heat controlled barn with fan/exhaust system that go year round for fresh air. Rabbits cannot sweat adequately and therefore they can die quickly if they overheat and are not able to cool down. We understand that not everyone can provide these kind of accommodations you need to provide at least basic protection from the elements.
*In the summer, this would include, but is not limited to, shade, a breeze to move the air (maybe from a fan) and a frozen water bottle or frozen porcelain tiles. *In the winter, this would includes, but is not limited to, housing to get out of the cold and damp, straw for additional warmth/insulation that needs changed out as soiled.
~As with any animal, the more you spend time with them, the more that they will bond to you and relax.
SUPPLIES RECOMMENDED:
Rabbit hutch or cage, with a wire grid floor and pull out catch tray, or open bottom (no tray). DO NOT HAVE WOOD OR OTHER SOLID BOTTOMS for sanitation purposes.
Travel carrier(s) (Plastic cat/dog carriers will be chewed by your rabbit but will work if necessary)
Odoban, or Vinegar. Either mixed with water for cleaning cages/ trays.
8oz. or larger water and feed bowls for an individual rabbit. Larger for does with kits.
Aspen or pine shavings or shredded paper if you have cage trays or for your transport carriers.
A slicker brush and good nail trimmers for grooming.
~*~ Remember, if you wouldn't want to live in the environment and/or conditions that they are, then they probably are not enjoying it and it's not healthy for them either.
Good-luck and Hoppy Rabbiting! ; )
Thank you for choosing our Reynolds Rabbit Habit rabbitry and one of our wonderful bunnies : )
~Annette and Autumn Reynolds
All animals should be cared for properly. This means that an adult is ultimately responsible for the care and welfare of that animal as far as we are concerned.
The information on this page is suggestion only, and in no way guarantees the health &/or success of your rabbits.
If you should ever need medical advise/care, you should find a veterinarian that does not just "see" rabbits, but knows and understands the needs, health and care of rabbits and expect to pay for their knowledge and services. In the Los Lunas/Albuquerque area, I exclusively use and recommend Sun Ranch Pet Hospital in Los Lunas, NM (Dr. Rikia Park)
SOME FEEDING SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUR NEW RABBIT:
High quality pellets, 16% or less protein for all of the breeds of rabbits that we raise. Higher percentage of protein in pellets is hard on the small breeds to digest.
A decent handful of good, clean grass hay to graze on during the day. We recommend that you NEVER feed straight alfalfa hay to your rabbit(s).
Plenty of fresh clean water twice daily is ESSENTIAL.
Whatever you plan on feeding, mix our food with what you intend (if different) on feeding at 1:1 ratio and feed till gone to transition your new rabbit, before switching completely over.
Feed approximately one oz. per pound. Evaluate and adjust as you see fit. Pregnant or nursing does should be fed accordingly.
Sanitize bowls once a week.
CHECK YOUR RABBIT OVER FOR THEIR HEALTH/ LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS:
~Check teeth regularly
~Trim nails regularly
~Brush their coats regularly
~Evaluate for external and internal parasites and treating as soon as anything is found
~No strong odors, smells and debris in the air. Excellent ventilation and a clean sanitary environment are key to success
~A block of aspen gives them something to chew on and jump over for exercise
~Our rabbits are all housed in an air conditioned/heat controlled barn with fan/exhaust system that go year round for fresh air. Rabbits cannot sweat adequately and therefore they can die quickly if they overheat and are not able to cool down. We understand that not everyone can provide these kind of accommodations you need to provide at least basic protection from the elements.
*In the summer, this would include, but is not limited to, shade, a breeze to move the air (maybe from a fan) and a frozen water bottle or frozen porcelain tiles. *In the winter, this would includes, but is not limited to, housing to get out of the cold and damp, straw for additional warmth/insulation that needs changed out as soiled.
~As with any animal, the more you spend time with them, the more that they will bond to you and relax.
SUPPLIES RECOMMENDED:
Rabbit hutch or cage, with a wire grid floor and pull out catch tray, or open bottom (no tray). DO NOT HAVE WOOD OR OTHER SOLID BOTTOMS for sanitation purposes.
Travel carrier(s) (Plastic cat/dog carriers will be chewed by your rabbit but will work if necessary)
Odoban, or Vinegar. Either mixed with water for cleaning cages/ trays.
8oz. or larger water and feed bowls for an individual rabbit. Larger for does with kits.
Aspen or pine shavings or shredded paper if you have cage trays or for your transport carriers.
A slicker brush and good nail trimmers for grooming.
~*~ Remember, if you wouldn't want to live in the environment and/or conditions that they are, then they probably are not enjoying it and it's not healthy for them either.
Good-luck and Hoppy Rabbiting! ; )
Thank you for choosing our Reynolds Rabbit Habit rabbitry and one of our wonderful bunnies : )
~Annette and Autumn Reynolds