Rabbit Care Recommendations - oakridgerabbitry

[Pages:1]Rabbit Care Recommendations

FEED I feed my rabbits Blue Seal Show Hutch Deluxe rabbit pellets, which I purchase from Peachey's

Harness and Tack in Belleville, PA. This feed is also available at most Tractor Supply stores. For the first day or two after you bring your rabbit home, I recommend offering your rabbit the transition feed I provide. After that, gradually transition them to the food you'd like to use by offering a 50/50 mixture. Slowly mix in less and less of their old food. The bag I've provided will last about 1-2 weeks during the transition period.

WATER All of our rabbits have ball-nozzle 32 oz. water bottles. They should transition to an open crock

or needle nozzle easily, but please keep an eye on their water intake while they transition.

HAY I recommend having hay available for your rabbit at all times. It aids in digestion and is a nice

snack between meals. If you are feeding your rabbit an alfalfa-based pellet, timothy or other grass hay is best.

TREATS Rabbit pellets and hay provide the bulk of your rabbit's nutrition, so treats should only be

offered occasionally. Many rabbits like dry, uncooked oatmeal oats, dried papaya or banana chips, sprigs of parsley, dark leaf lettuce (WARNING: No iceburg lettuce!), or a baby carrot. Feed treats in small amounts, no more than once every few days.

HOUSING Our rabbits are housed in an indoor building, but it is not temperature controlled. They will

transition well to either an indoor or outdoor environment. Rabbits kept outdoors should be housed in a wooden hutch with at least three solid wooden

sides to protect them from the elements. It's best that the floor and at least half of one side be constructed of wire for adequate ventilation. The hutch should be placed in a shady area, out of direct sunlight, and sit at least four feet off the ground.

Rabbits kept indoors may be housed in an all-wire cage or solid-bottomed cage. Our breeds do best in cages that are at least 24"x24." Clean the cage regularly to keep your rabbit clean and healthy.

GROOMING Holland Lops and Dwarf Hotots require little regular grooming. However, their nails need to be

trimmed every few months to keep them short and manageable. I use regular cat or dog nail clippers, designed for round nails. Cut them above the quick. If the nail is dark, just take about 1/8" off the tip to smooth the nail.

LIFETIME GUARANTEE After you take your rabbit home, please know that I am always available if you have questions

or concerns in the future ? whether it's tomorrow or ten years down the road. You may email me anytime and I will respond within 24-48 hours. Likewise, if you ever find that you're no longer able to provide the care your rabbit needs, I will always take them back, free of charge. No questions asked!

Julianne Cahill --- Oak Ridge Rabbitry --- oakridgerabbits@

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