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...

Foods, plants & more to keep away from your meat rabbits

Meat rabbits can and will eat many things from your garden, including leaves and twigs. But just because rabbits will eat things does not mean they should. Some plants might just make them sick but others may actually kill them. Being careful about what ends up in your meat rabbit’s stomach will ensure that you don’t end up accidently killing your entire breeding stock after giving them something like peach tree...

Keeping Rabbits Healthy: When Coccidiosis Strikes

Coccidiosis is caused by “coccidian” protozoa and is the most common disease in rabbits. It can manifest itself in many places in a rabbit’s body, but the intestines are one of the most common areas. Until recently, it was very difficult to cure the disease and control of the organisms inside the rabbit’s body was the only option. But modern drugs have made it possible to eliminate the bacteria...