How to Raise Bunny Rabbits
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7. Rabbits cannot take their fur coats off. In warm and hot weather, provide good ventilation and fans or air conditioning. Remember that tin roofs get hot making the bunnies underneath HOT!! 8. Handle your rabbit(s) often – it helps them bond with you. Groom them often. It helps keep them healthy. 9. Your rabbits need to be wormed on occasion. We worm ours once every 6 months. You might see crusty stuff in their ears which is a sign of ear and body mites. This also needs to be treated – an under the skin injection works best as it takes care of the whole body, not just the ears and also get rid of intestinal worms at the same time. 10. Get a good rabbit book. Try checking one out at your local library or you can buy one at a pet store. Find out about ALL breeds of rabbits before you get one. Get all your rabbit equipment together BEFORE you get your rabbits. Think about the size of the rabbit, the space you have, the time you have to spend with them (some are very hairy and require MUCH extra grooming – some are near extinct and need preserving – some are for pets – some are for meat). Look up reliable sites for more information. Louisiana Rabbit Breeders Association is a good source -www.louisianarba.net. Also the American Rabbit Breeders Association - www.arba.net. 11. Don’t pick your rabbit(s) up by the skin on the back of neck even though it does not seem to cause them pain. It does cause their skin to stretch out, separating their skin from their muscles, which is not healthy. 12. Birds carry diseases that can kill rabbits so it is best to house birds such as chickens well away from your rabbits. I hope you have enjoyed the information I have collected and feel free to contact the NLRBA with questions. |