Treating Ear Mites in Rabbit EarsI have 5 rabbits that I have raised since they were babies. These adorable rabbits are my pets and I don''t breed them for profit or to eat. So when one of them gets sick, I have to find a way to cure them.
Keeping Dwarf Rabbits as PetsDwarf rabbits make wonderful pets. In the right environment, they are highly social and enjoy the company of people and other animals' especially other rabbits. Here is some basic information on acquiring and caring for these charming little animals.
Fresh Pineapple Juice for Rabbit FurballsRabbits get furballs almost as often as cats. The best cure was told to me by a vet years ago. Purchase a pineapple and squeeze some juice from it and give to the rabbit. Some will drink it, others, you may have to put the juice in a syringe to administer.
Wood Pellets for Rabbit LitterThe best rabbit litter we've found in 20 years of keeping house rabbits is wood pellets. Some suppliers have a product called Woody Pet, but the wood pellets used to fuel wood pellet stoves are usually cheaper.
Use a Vinyl Place Mat in a Pet CageI use the vinyl place mats (one in each animal's cage) for a place to lay that is not wire. The wire can be bad for their feet. I had thought to put a couple squares of vinyl floor tiling, but the place mat idea is less expensive and easier to find and replace.
Using Rabbit Litter as Compost and MulchI have several indoor pets that include 2 rabbits. I use cedar shavings in all the cages. When I clean the cages I dump the used shavings in my flower beds for mulch as well as fertilizer.
Rabbits, Rabbits and More Rabbits!Here are some fun facts about rabbits and raising rabbits. Do you know that rabbits are capable of having 13 litters a year?
Satisfy Wild Rabbits with a Swiss Chard PatchLove the Easter Bunny, but not in your garden? If you plant a patch of Swiss chard away from your garden, bunny rabbits will be thrilled and content to eat the Swiss chard rather than your garden.
Reuse a Dog Enclosure for RabbitsI had a cage that was in good condition and had lasted through several small pets. When my rat died of old age, I decided to adopt from the local animal shelter. Here is Ben, he is neutered and he was found in a box in the parking lot. Rabbits love to look in mirrors.
House Training a RabbitWhen house training your rabbit goes bad, you probably move your rabbit out of the house, right? Here's a way to successfully house train your bunny.
Tips for a House Bunny (and Mice)When we first were given our house bunny years ago, I did my homework only to find that the main bunny info sites were giving out way too much info to help fund the vets who specialize in bunnies and no info that truly helped the owner.
Keeping Bunnies CoolThe post "Pupsicles for dogs" gave me an idea I'd like to share. Rabbits cannot take the heat too well in the summer, especially those in hutches located in areas where the shade does not cover them all day.
The Bunny and the Parrot PelletsBunnies will eat anything. Tonight I was getting ready to put the parrot in his cage for the night. I always give him fresh water and pellets at night. I put his dish on the coffee table and picked up the supply of parrot pellets.
Homemade Rabbit CagesThe best homemade rabbit cages are built of welded wire. Wire cages are more durable than wooden cages and are less expensive in the long run. Wire cages reduce the incidence of disease because they are easier to clean and disinfect.
Birch Shavings as Rabbit LitterA breeder introduced me to using birch shavings in the under-trays. It smells nice and instead of claying up our compost bin, we now have something that breaks down easily.
