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Rabbits
everyone's ideal pet. Can be kept indoors or out. While there are literally hundreds of varieties of rabbit most people want the smaller , or dwarf varieties. At Pets Pantry we breed four varieties of Rabbit.
Before purchasing a rabbit please read up on the subject . Remember a rabbit is for life not until the novelty wears off. As well as breeding rabbits we can supply everything you need to house and feed your new pet. Basic Rabbit Care.
Winter Housing. If possible move the hutch into a garage or shed for the worst of the winter. If this is not possible make sure the hutch is warm and dry. If you do put it in the garage remember do not put the car in it!! ( exhaust fumes kills). Food and water. Rabbits must have fibre in their diet. So as well as best quality dry food they must have constant access to best hay. Drinking water must be available at all times. Vegetables are good once the rabbit is over 16 weeks old, but do not overdo them. Carrots, cabbage, broccoli etc. Do NOT feed anything from the roadside, it may be contaminated. Handling. always " scoop up" your rabbit, This supports the back end . NEVER PICK A RABBIT UP BY ITS EARS. Neutering. Consider neutering your rabbit. This will eliminate most problems associated with sexual and behavioural hormonal changes. If you are keeping two rabbits together this is even more important. Common Problems . Teeth: Rabbits teeth grow continuously and sometimes they can get misshapen and grow like a tusk. This usually happens with the front teeth. In these cases they will need cutting back roughly every six weeks. Sometimes they can be removed altogether. Skin: Rabbits can get Ringworm, mites, wounds or Bacterial infections. These are usually easily treated. Digestive problems: This usually occurs if there is a sudden change of diet or there is not enough fibre in the diet. Never change a rabbits food quickly and always offer unlimited amounts of best hay. Vaccinations: Rabbits can be vaccinated against myxomatosis and Viral haemorrhagic disease ( VHD) . In general every time you feed your rabbit , pick him up and inspect him. Is his eyes clear and bright? is his nose moist but not running? is his fur clean and bright? is he the correct weight, not too fat and not too thin? is his nails the correct length? does he look happy?. Any problem , get advice sooner rather than later.
a short video of some of our baby lop rabbits born in 2007 Just mouse over and it should work!
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Housing. Buy the largest hutch you can,
do not forget about a run.
