Holiday Care for Your Rabbit
As it is the summer holidays, many families are heading off on their annual holidays and enjoying a well-earned break. But what does this mean for the family rabbit? Well, you have two options:
Rabbit care
Don’t Neglect Your Rabbit This Winter
The colder weather has arrived and parts of the UK have ‘enjoyed’ snow and gales during this week. It’s not pleasant out there but that’s no excuse to neglect pet rabbits. You might want to stay inside and feel that your rabbit will be okay for one more day, but he won’t. Rabbits need looking … Read more
UK Rabbit Competition Shows Affected by RHD Virus
There’s a new deadly rabbit virus that is causing a lot of concern here in the UK. The RHD virus is a mutation of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease, RHD-2. At this present time, there isn’t a licensed vaccine that can be used to protect rabbits, which is a huge concern. The second concern is that no … Read more
Rabbits Aren’t Only for Easter
Easter is full of new life, but it shouldn’t be a time to make any impulse buys. Bunnies are adorable and children along with many adults find it hard to walk away from their charm. But bunnies grow into full grown rabbits in a very short space of time and before you know it the … Read more
Rabbits Need Better Protection – Will They Get It?
MSPs are considering giving better protection for pet rabbits, hoping to prevent neglect and abandonment, two serious problems that affect rabbits all over the country, not just in Scotland. The public petition seeking improved legal protection for rabbits, raised by the campaign group Rabbits require Rights, received 2,044 signatures. The petition has been providing in … Read more
Rabbit Care Tips for When the Kids go Back to School
Many young children will have spent the summer getting to know their first pet and learning what it means to be a responsible rabbit owner. It’s such a lovely time for the whole family, watching the cute bunny become accustomed to you all and seeing your child take on a caring role. During the holidays … Read more
Rabbit Hutch Care – Cleaning Tips to Share
Cleaning out the rabbit hutch is a job that can quickly become a major chore. Children are keen to help and even take charge but within weeks many parents find that the task has passed over to them. This is one of the reasons why it is important to really spend time thinking about whether … Read more
3 Simple Rabbit Run Buying Tips
Exercise is important for all rabbits, along with indulging in their natural desire to graze. Rabbits love to hop, jump and play around with a variety of toys that helps to recreate their natural environment. The exercise helps to keep rabbits active, healthy and happy. A rabbit run gives rabbits some freedom outdoors in a … Read more
Creating a Fun and Safe Environment for Your Rabbit
Rabbits need to have the right environment in order for them to feel happy. Obviously the size of the hutch is important, they must have room to stand on their back legs, hop at least three times and lie down fully stretched, but there’s more you can do to increase their happiness and benefit their … Read more
Essential Springtime Rabbit Hutch Checks
We’ve been enjoying some glorious weather recently, a big change for everyone and for the rabbits too. They’ve spent months snuggling in bales of straw to keep warm and now they can get out and savour the spring grass that’s now thriving in the sunshine. As the weather is behaving we recommend you take a … Read more
