The Zany Bunny

Welcome to our second installment of bunny breeds. Here, we learn about breeds recognized by ARBA--the American Rabbit Breeders Association. Today, we'll be exploring pattern/color breeds; those who are judged most on what their color or pattern appearance is. In truth, their pattern or color makes up the whole of their breeding in many cases. Let's learn about some rainbow bunnies. English Spot The wonderful English Spot is an incredibly active rabbit that is perfect for tho

Welcome to our series on rabbit breeds. Here, we'll discuss the differences in temperament, appearance, and friendliness within these officially ARBA recognized breeds. There are 49 of these as it stands and we will cover each one. We will not be covering those breeds currently in development as of this 2018 writing--only those that are currently cleared for the show ring. If viable, we will also talk about ideal body style or coloration as necessary. Many rabbits differ in t

The Official Baby Bunny Checklist Are you excited for your new addition? We are too! That's why we made this helpful checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your bouncy baby bunny. Check off with us as we go along! Nutrition -A great rabbit pellet formulated with no blood or bone meal. Alfalfa or Timothy should always be the top ingredient. -A water bottle of at least 32 oz or 1 liter for our metric friends. -A bowl that screws onto the side of the cage. This

By now your rabbit is very old. You've had several amazing years with your beloved pet and nobody wants to deal with what comes next. It hurts. It's hard. And it's okay to be upset. Getting a Fading Rabbit to Eat Struggling with a rabbit that is fading away, from illness, age, or any other ailment, often comes in the form of eating. It is very common for rabbits who are close to the end to stop eating entirely. So how do you convince a rabbit to eat? At this point, you're mor

As your rabbit ages, you'll notice some things seem different than when your pet was younger. Maybe their coat has dulled or they just seem less active. So long as these things are gradual changes, there's probably not much cause for alarm. Rabbits get old, just like any other animal. Sadly, that means it'll be time to say goodbye sooner rather than later. In the sunset of your pet's life, just be there for them no matter what's going on. Soreness and Injury The elder rabbit

Congratulations! Your rabbit has delivered a wonderful litter of kits. These baby bunnies are completely dependent on her for everything--warmth, food, comfort. You name it! Mom's got the moves. However, she could use a hand with a few small things. Are you up to the task? Keeping the Nest Box Clean Keeping the nest box clean will either be so simple that you need not worry about it... or it will be an absolute disaster area. The vast majority of mother rabbits do not soil th

You've decided that you'd like to mate your rabbit. Your first stop is the vet. We'll be writing this from the perspective of a doe owner, not a buck owner. The buck's only job is to remain disease-free and healthy. He cannot be introduced to temperatures over 80 degrees less than a month prior to mating. If at all possible, bring your boys inside during the hot months of the year if you keep your rabbits outside. Breeding Bunny-The Checkup Prior to breeding your rabbit for t

Your rabbit is now becoming an adult. You should be very proud of your furry little friend--and at this point, that's precisely what he or she should be. The two of you should have a very comfortable bond. Your rabbit may even greet you at the front of its cage in anticipation of interaction. However, an adult rabbit still has a very specific set of milestones one would expect to see. Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian One of the least asked but most important questions a rab

Oh, the past few weeks have been bliss with your new baby bunny. He or she has been using the litter box perfectly. You're making fast friends and even cuddle pretty frequently. Things are going great. Then one day your little angel is a bad boy with tattoos, hanging out with the wrong crowd, and revving his bunny Harley all over the front yard. Your baby just hit puberty. Boys/Bucks Many bucks will go into puberty as soon as their testicles descend around 10 weeks of age. Th

Making friends with a young rabbit can be uncertain waters when trying the first time. It's very easy to upset them and it's very easy to feel like you're walking backwards as you do it. Let's start off by saying: it's okay. Everyone who has had rabbits has been there at one point. Every rabbit is as different as you or I. They have different preferences in food, different preferences in how they care to be approached--everything like that. So how do you learn these? Observat