Part of being a good rabbit owner is providing good medical care whenever your rabbit needs it. Rabbit owners expect and deserve the same standard of veterinary care for their rabbits as they receive for their cats and dogs. Provides lots of useful information on caring for and understanding rabbits, ranging from feeding and grooming to toys and hutches, all illustrated with colour. Spaying and neutering your rabbit part of being a good rabbit owner is providing good medical care whenever your rabbit needs it. If fenced from livestock, pond areas can provide good rabbit cover. Storey s guide to raising rabbits is as essential to the owner of pet rabbits as it is to the farmer raising rabbits for meat or fur. Building up a relationship with a rabbit takes time and patience and has to be on the rabbits terms. In our faqs, learn about litterbox training, housing, spayneuter, the hazards of outdoor living, diet, bunny proofing, toys, chewing, aggression, and more.
Your ultimate guide to pet rabbit ownership, training, and care by sarah martin. Despite peters deliberate disobedience, his mother still takes care of him when he returns ill. If there is any paper in a rabbits hutch, it will likely be eaten. Rabbit project record book cornell cooperative extension. Keep your rabbit healthy by following our health and welfare advice, including information about how to check your rabbit s health. Pssst you might also like to read about these rabbit breeds. About the author abi cushman is a veteran house rabbit owner and a contributing editor of my house rabbit. Netherland dwarf rabbits are one of the smallest breeds in the world. Also read about training your rabbit and what her different behaviors mean. Two does and one buck should produce 180 pounds of meat per year. Good pets for children rabbits are rarely cuddly as prey animals they are nervous by nature and can bite or scratch when stressed.
Handling your rabbit is also very important because it allows you to check its health and condition daily. Apr 26, 2020 some good books for finding information about caring for rabbits are. The most important daily task is to provide them with fresh water and large amounts of hay. How to care for your pet rabbits including choosing the best breeds for pets book product description youre in for a treat as you learn the essentials of rabbit care and feeding. Beautifully illustrated with color photography, this guidebook covers everything you need to know to succeed. This means you will need a larger breed so it will be a decent size by the 8week mark. Before i brought this book i used to spend ages researching rabbit care and behaviour on the internet. The average lifespan of a domestic rabbit is anywhere from 7 to 10 years or more. Shorthaired rabbits should be brushed once a week and longhaired rabbits should be brushed twice a week. Plus, the tutorial includes a good amount of pictures to help you through the process.
Some 4h leaders or county fairs will require you to show your project record book along with your rabbit. How to live with an urban rabbit by marinell harriman, the rabbit handbook, 2nd edition by karen parker d. Written by marinell harriman, the founder of house rabbit society, it is based on 25 years of collected knowledge of harriman and dozens of house rabbit society fosterers. This book will teach the common rabbit diseases and health conditions. We recommend the house rabbit handbook, the first, and still the best, book on house rabbit care in the world. That way if your rabbit has any health problems, you can catch them early on. The tale of peter rabbit story board book beatrix potter. My goal with these books was to help rabbits in two ways. The ultimate guide to dwarf rabbit care pethelpful. This is a great book, rabbit care information interspersed with essays make it an informative and enjoyable read.
The right diet is critical to keeping pet rabbits healthy. The perfect butchering age is around 8 weeks of age. A rabbit s top front teeth grow at a rate of 3mm a week. Clearly illustrated with colour photographs throughout, it covers all aspects of daily care including housing, feeding, handling, hygiene, grooming, exercise and first aid. This books comes highly recommended as easy to read and easy to understand. Pet rabbits can be taught to respond to commands using positive rewardbased training. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your rabbits. General pet care tips rabbit care 101 spca of texas.
Ill cover rabbit toys, rabbit diseases, what to do about sudden wetness of fur in rabbits, rabbit diet, and more. Can rabbits eat vegetable leaves and tops rabbit care tips. Rabbit quotes 65 quotes meet your next favorite book. Up to 10 years feeding feed a good quality pellet that is speci. I will also take a critical look at bunny trancing, something. Some of the things children can learn from temporarily caring for a rabbit in the room would be feeding the rabbit, giving it water, cleaning the cage, etc. Angora rabbit care sheet by sharon dalrymple email. It is important to know that when raising rabbits for meat that the older the rabbit gets, the tougher the meat becomes.
Any difference in eating, going to the bathroom or behavior can be a sign of serious discomfort and a medical emergency. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. As a first time rabbit owner, this guide is to help you start out in the world of rabbit care. Finding that perfect rabbit name for your new pet can take mere seconds when inspiration strikes, while other times it can be agonizing. This book gives you clear easy answers in an easy format to make it readable. Pellets should be fresh, and should be relatively high in fiber 18% minimum fiber. Mar 05, 2015 this updated peter rabbit touch and feel book is packed with eleven different textures for little hands to explore. Titles in the pets guides series teach young readers how to care responsibly for their chosen pet. As prey animals, rabbits are very good at hiding their illnesses, so owners need to be attuned to the slightest changes in their routine. Here are our favorite rabbit care, behavior, and reference books. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The rabbit room a rabbit room digital care package. The rabbit hutch will have to be placed somewhere off of the ground for safety purposes. John marsden, author, shaun tan, illustrator, illus.
In our faqs, learn about litterbox training, housing, spayneuter, the hazards of outdoor living, diet, bunny proofing, toys, chewing, aggression, and more health. Bunnys guide to caring for your rabbit by anita ganeri, 9781432971427. Good short medical section as well as lots of information on breeds. This is one of the most comprehensive books on pet rabbits. In whats hoppening, youth will discover how to identify breeds, handle and show rabbits, identify rabbit parts and equipment, recognize a healthy rabbit, read a pedigree and kindle a litter. Furthermore, due to their small size, mini rex is a good breed for those who are not otherwise experienced in raising andor showing rabbits. Consult your veterinarian if a rabbit s teeth or nails seem too long.
Jul 24, 2019 tjoedhilde has a pet dwarf rabbit named ronja, who she loves and adores. Its a really helpful reference guide with lots of information about caring for your rabbit. With beatrix potters original illustrations and a simple text, this is a. If you want to raise your own meat, consider rabbits. In this article, i use my own experience with my pet rabbit ronja to discuss dwarf rabbit care. Learn more about their many colors, diet, care, and other top quality breed traits. The 3 most important foods for a rabbit are hay, hay, and hay. Written by a veterinarian this book covers all the basics of taking care of your pet rabbit. Written by a professional rabbit breeder, how to care for your pet rabbits is an extensive care guide for rabbit lovers who want the specifics about rabbit care.
One side of the box is finished and used as the rabbit hole. A lionhead rabbit needs daily care caring for your bunny requires you to make daily efforts in order to ensure their wellbeing. A rabbit s diet should be made up of good quality pellets, fresh hay timothy, other grass hays, or oat hay, water and fresh vegetables. In this series, peter is an 89yearold boy male imaginative and adventurous young rabbit who wants to grow up to be just like his deceased father. For a start, it is not printed on glossy paper with a billion photos of cute rabbits. For 44 years, kw cages has led the way in providing the latest in advanced design and usamade quality.
In this book you will learn what are the dos and donts in handling a rabbit, this book will help you to find out if youre rabbit. From a rough tortoise shell and crinkly lettuce leaves to the fluffy feathers of jemima puddleducks chicks, every page features a different feel. Better rabbit habitat missouri department of conservation. Rabbit care guide for beginners online rabbit care. In that time, your bunny might get sick or have an accident that needs medical care. The rabbit book gathers information about showing many different kinds of rabbits at fairs and events, including fancy, angora, and commercial meat breeds. Anyone considering adding a rabbit to their family should carefully research books and web sites on rabbit care before making a decision.
Releasing a domestic animal into the wild is a crime. The guide to raising and breeding rabbits for meat. House rabbit handbook is the definitive source book for care and behavior. Now that you have a good overview of how to care for a pet rabbit, you can visit our rabbit care, rabbit behavior, and rabbit health sections for more information. Plenty of fresh grass hay is very important in a rabbit s diet, as are fresh greens and vegetables. Handling live animals, watching them grow, and learning how to care for them has value far beyond that of competition.
Get the scoop on feeding your rabbit a well balanced and high fiber diet. The tale of peter rabbit offers the simple lesson in the rewards of obedience and good behavior, as his siblings enjoy a hearty meal while he is bedridden, recovering from his unexpected adventure. This project is organized to provide experience for young people in the selection, feeding, husbandry, and exhibiting of rabbits. Breed selection, yearround care and feeding, safe housing, humane handling, and disease prevention and treatment are all addressed. Published in association with the experts at the rspca, this book will help you ensure that you are giving your rabbit the best possible care. If you are unable to use rabbit specialists because they are more expensive than dog or cat vets. Lots of information on rabbit history etc as well as how to care for your bunny. Travel lanes or dense fencerows, which connect the pond area to nearby cover, will increase the value to rabbits. Well walk you through rabbit hutches, watering and feeding, best meat rabbit breeds, and basic care. Meat rabbits what you need to know about raising rabbits. Rabbits are easily bored, and theyll pass the time by chewing anything in their path. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Though providing care for these adorable creatures isnt difficult, rabbits have a long lifespanmore than 10 yearsand many specific care requirements.
They make good pets, and are very popular at shows. So when i realized i could take our rabbit and provide a second type of bacon or jerky, i got really excited. Rabbit teaches youth about raising rabbits, body parts, breeds, costs of raising rabbits, how to care for rabbits and much, much more. Rabbit farming business is a very profitable business, and many people are making money all over the world by raising rabbits for meat. Devoted entirely to the pet rabbit, this book is a practical and concise guide to health, husbandry and diseases. I bought this for my 6yearold daughter to help her understand the responsibilities that come with owning a rabbit. So when the rabbit room staff gathered on monday to ask what it means to do the work before us in such a time as this, the answer took the familiar form of providing content that would contribute to the health of our imaginations, the sustaining of hope, and the deescalation of anxietyfrom our homes to yours. This book will guide you how to properly groom your rabbit.
Guinea pigs are popular pets both in homes and in classrooms. How to care for pet rabbits learn how properly care for your rabbit and follow our tips and advice for being a responsible rabbit owner. Good rabbit toys include paper bags and cardboard boxes for crawling into, scratching and chewing, small balls or cat toys that can be tossed around and kitty condos for climbing. So the team here at pet central wants to help you get started on finding a name for that cute new bunny. Rabbit names for your new bunny pet central by chewy. You can trust that kw will only sell relevant products that are time proven. It is good to brush rabbits regularly to remove hair that is shedding, help prevent hairballs and keep long haired rabbits from matting.
This is the classic, comprehensive, essential reference for all rabbit raisers. A comprehensive book for rabbit enthusiasts, owners and veterinary professionals covering all aspects of rabbit behavior. Tjoedhilde has a pet dwarf rabbit named ronja, who she loves and adores. If it looks like a rabbit, and it hops like a rabbit, run the other way and fast. Includes over 100 fullcolor photos, basic tricks for you to teach your pet rabbit, what to feed your pet rabbit, and how to communicate with your pet rabbit.
Rabbits require regular and devoted care, and too many rabbits spend their lives locked up in dirty cages after their young owner becomes tired of his birthday present. Written by marinell harriman, the founder of house rabbit society, it is based on 25 years of collected knowledge of harriman and dozens of house rabbit. Making a class chart is a good way to keep a record of who took care of the rabbit and what day in order for everyone to get a turn taking care of it. It also gives you more indepth information for example, how your rabbits digestive systems works and why its so important to give them a good diet.
Because they are a long haired rabbit, they have a few special needs. Rabbit care guide for beginners if youve come to this page, then the chances are that your looking for information as to how to look after rabbits. Understanding and caring for your companion rabbit was written in 2005 and differs from other rabbit books. The house rabbit handbook is the first and still the best book on house rabbit care, and the book that started house rabbit society faqs. The following are great books to have in any rabbit owner or enthusiasts library. Katzs book about theodore, a guinea pig, is written as a series of poems and reveals what it takes to take care of theodore feeding, cleaning his cage, giving him exercise as well as learning. It is to be used for the entire ten years of participation in the 4h rabbit project. Our comprehensive health pages have everything you need to make sure your. However, to build a successful, sustainable commercial rabbit farming business, you require sufficient knowledge of how to efficiently raise the rabbits, good management skills, and a good rabbit farming business plan. I can provide daily supervised time for my rabbit outside of its enclosure i can commit to taking care of my rabbit for up to 10 years there is an adult who can provide primary care for this pet. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. Care for your rabbit rspca pet guide rspca pet guides. Anything beyond that is a treat and should be given in limited quantities. Contrary to popular belief, rabbits do not need salt licks, vitamins, or hard wooden objects to wear their teeth down.
In our faqs, learn about litterbox training, housing, spayneuter, the hazards of outdoor living, diet, bunny. Its always good to have a vet relationship established when your rabbit is healthy, so if an emergency happens, youll know who to call. General rabbit care and management good introductory books which cover most or all of the categories listed below commercial rabbitry management books which are intended for folks interested in relatively large numbers of rabbits 25 or more, and need information relevant to maintaining those larger populations. Peter rabbit is one of the three main protagonists in the western animation tv series namesake peter rabbit tv series which in turn is based on the fictional anthropomorphic animal character of the same name created by beatrix potter. The reference book is 4h rabbit resource handbook, published by ohio state university. However, this rabbit hutch should be very inexpensive to build and make for easy care of your rabbit friend. Your number one source for rabbit and cavy cages and supplies. The other side has wire walls so the rabbit can see out and it also makes an easy cleanup. The biggest mistakes you can make as a new rabbit owner. Wellgrassed pond dams and terraces make excellent nesting sites for rabbits. Rabbits are designed to eat large amounts of high fibrous food. I almost bought this one from the humane society when i adopted my rabbit after watching some rabbit care videos with mary cotter and amy sedaris, they recommended this book. In rabbits, learn about different breeds, setting up the cage, feeding your rabbit a healthy diet, grooming and exercise needs, and helping her get along with other pets. Feb 16, 2016 good rabbit toys include paper bags and cardboard boxes for crawling into, scratching and chewing, small balls or cat toys that can be tossed around and kitty condos for climbing.
It is a clear book with good informative pictures from choosing a rabbit, brining it home, looking after it on a daytoday basis as well as trips to the vets. Shes eccentric, yes, shes a girl compassionate, intelligent, hilarious, and simply adorable. I dont think ive ever enjoyed a protagonist more than 10 yearold, elvis babbitt. So the recipe is actually really simple and rather frugal which is a rarity for homemade jerky. Even the best quality rabbit pellet is not adequate on its own as a diet for pet rabbits.
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