HOW DO YA SAFELY PICK UP A RABBIT?

Rabbits are prey animals by nature. When somethin’ lifts them off the ground, it can trigger an instinctive feeling that they’ve been caught by a predator. That’s why it’s important to handle and pick’em calmly, gently and with respect...

WHY IS MY FEMALE RABBIT HUMPING THE MALE?

Many rabbit owners are surprised by this because they expect the male to be the one displaying the humping behavior. The truth is, it’s completely normal for female rabbits to hump other rabbits too. In most cases, there’s no reason to be concerned. Is it...

IS A HARE THE SAME THING AS A RABBIT?

It’s a common misunderstanding, especially since both have long ears, powerful hind legs and are often spotted out in the countryside. But if you take a closer look, there are several important differences between a hare and a rabbit. Domestic rabbits are...

ARE THERE RISKS TO BREEDING A RABBIT TOO EARLY?

Waiting until a rabbit is fully mature for breeding isn’t just about producing a litter of kits. It’s also about the long term health and well being of the mother. Young rabbits are still growing themselves. If a doe becomes pregnant while her body is...

DOES A RABBIT REALLY NEED HAY?

An adult rabbit should have unlimited access to fresh hay around the clock. A rabbit’s entire digestive system is designed to handle a fiber rich diet made up of grasses, herbs and other plants. In the wild, rabbits spend a large portion of their day...

HOW CAN I TELL IF MY RABBIT IS HAPPY?

It’s a natural question to ask when ya care about your animals. The challenge is that rabbits can’t tell us how they’re feeling with words. Instead, we have to learn how to read their behavior. Thankfully, rabbits are often much better at...