Hello meet Grassy Lord Hoppington of the bouncing blade, just Lord Hoppington for short (sisters and brother named him), i got this little guy two days ago and need some advice on rabbit care, he's 2 months old and has heterochromia (one blue eye and one brown eye), I know some of the basic like a good diet is like Timothy Hay and some stuff like carrots, cabbage, and some types of lettuce but I'd like any tips or advice you can give me.
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He needs more space. That cage is way too small for a bunny.
Also try some bunny chew toys he can grind his teeth down with. Get him a water bowl instead of a bottle that hangs upside down so his neck doesnr strain and his tongue isnt hurt (can elaborate if needed).
If he’s around smaller children make sure to teach them how to hold a bunny properly and teach them that its a living being and not a toy.
I hope this was helpful 🙂
Handsome Lord Hoppington. I recommend that you take your bunny to an exotic pet vet to provide you information on your bunny. I also recommend that your bunny get neutered for their health. Carrots should be rare and a tiny piece as it is like candy. The carrots green top is what bunnies can eat. Rabbits have certain greens they should have such as romaine, green and red lettuce, spring mix (without kale or spinach as it is too high in calcium). Do not feed them iceberg as it has no nutritional value. For treats, do hay based treats or small amount of fruit such as a tiny berry or1/4 of a blueberry. Timothy hay pellets are great to hand them as a treat. Cardboard that is not shiny (not boxes that came in mail as they may be sprayed with a pesticide) or cardboard toys help distract them from chewing on things. Make sure you bunny proof your home so that the bunny doesn’t chew cords or baseboards. If the bunny goes potty in certain spot, put your litter box there. I do recommend you go to an exotic pet vet as they can provide guidance specifically your bunny.
Hi check this guide out. https://houserabbit.org/care
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Here’s a good guide for veggies my vet gave me when I first got my bun. Make sure not to give too many carrots as they are high is sugar. You will want to consider some good young bunny pellets (I suggest Oxbow) as well and get them eating Timothy hay, which you should offer 24/7. Bunnies at every sensitive pets so make sure to do some more research outside of Reddit. Good luck with your little furry friend!! 🙂
(some info , stuff is copy pasted for a different post I commented on)
Food –
(always Google if unsure if they can eat something)
(this is more for an adult bun ,so alfalfa hay and pellets Is good for small ones (under 6months )
Always have hay accessible ,their main source of food.
Then leafy greens , lambs lettuce ,kale ,rocket ,Romaine lettuce. I personally feed about a handful morning and evening to per bun.
Hay pellets ,I personally just do like half a handful (not too much for sure )per day per bun. Like, it’s to the point my buns see them as treats xD
Veggies + herbs usually in smaller amounts and not too regularly. Can also monitor their poop so see how much they can eat.
Treats (also fruit) even smaller amounts, perhaps one or two slice/dried treat per day at most is what I do. Once again can monitor poop to see how much they can handle.
Too much of anything can result in diarrhea or gut issues ,really bad for buns, why monitoring their poop is important. Also slowly get them used to new foods with small amounts because it can cause the same issues.
Bonding –
It takes time and give them the time ,they are prey animals. Usually just laying near them like daily will get them more used to you. Offer treats as well ,wait until they gets to you ,not the other way ,be patient.
Then try if they let you pet them, some buns don’t like being touched much ,can happen.
What most buns hate though is being picked up ,sometimes you gotta do it though.
If the bun is difficult it’s best to throw a blanket over them and pick them up that way ,quickest and most stress free for everyone involved. (saying this after getting my hands shredded multiple times trying to pick up my buns :’D)
Health –
Spaying/fixing your bun is really important ,can otherwise cause behavioural issues and higher risk to develop cancer(for females).
They are also masters at hiding illnesses. I personally weigh my buns every month, major weight difference is very likely to mean they are ill and it’s a clear sign :’D wish I would have done this with my first bun ,so I religiously do this with my boys now.
Enclosure – get a pen or similar ,no cage because they are way too small. Put something underneath as flooring ,I have vinyl flooring. My set up is a blanket ,a big toilet (litter box) , a house and then water/food bowl. They will get sticks and stuff to chew on as well, toys are also good to have. From my experience some buns chew more ,some play more, buy toys according to that.
If possible let them free roam as much as possible.
Also never let them out ,wild life will find a way to kill it.
80% hay. No carrots. Please look up some lists of appropriate veggies. Bunnies shouldn’t eat sugar and carrots are very high in sugar.
Before trying to feed my rabbit any green or fruit, I make sure I Google it first, and try them one at a time. Diarrhea is pretty serious, so we want to prevent that. You can also look for rabbit tips on a rabbit adoption site; https://www.ohiohouserabbitrescue.org/i-want-to-learn/
This is where I drove to get my bun.