The Dangers of Hot Summer Days

When temperatures rise above 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit, your rabbits are at risk. Without protection from the sun and heat, rabbits are likely to experience problems and can suffer from heat stroke or heat shock which is often deadly.  Rabbits should always have shaded areas to retreat to, and direct sunlight can be quite deadly to them; especially if they cannot escape it. Ventilation and air circulation are also...

What to do about sore hocks

Sore Hocks (Ulcerative Pododermatitis) is a problem that many rabbit breeders experience. Rabbits may develop sore hocks from being on wire cages, from too much pressure on their feet or may just be genetically prone to develop the illness. Some breeds of rabbits, like the Rex, have very thin fur which makes them more prone to having sore hocks. A rabbit with sore hocks will have no fur on the back legs, or...

Finding a good rabbit nesting box

A removable rabbit nesting box filled with straw will be needed in the cage of each pregnant doe about five days before she’s due to kindle (give birth.) She’ll use the nest as a safe, cozy environment to give birth in and the babies will be warm and snuggly inside until they are big enough to take on the world. Rabbits are born hairless, deaf and blind so the nest is essential to their survival. Metal nests are...

What do rabbits need to survive?

Rabbits are very resilient creatures and if you leave a few of them alone on a desert island for a while, you will have hundreds of them hopping all over that pristine beach in no time. To survive rabbits really only need a few basic things: food, lots of clean water, shelter from the elements (especially sun and heat) and protection from predators (whether that’s a place to hide or a cage in your...

Providing clean food and water for rabbits

Providing clean food and water for you rabbits is essential to keeping your rabbitry healthy. There are several options available when it comes to giving rabbits what they need to flourish, which can range from inexpensive, homemade items to more costly systems. But spending a little more might just mean a few less minutes you need to spend cleaning every day. Feeders Galvanized metal self-feeders are available at...