Difference between revisions of "House rabbits"
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Rabbits get friction from solid flooring which can cause sore hocks if not bred correctly. Rest mats are used for if a rabbit wants off the solid flooring. | Rabbits get friction from solid flooring which can cause sore hocks if not bred correctly. Rest mats are used for if a rabbit wants off the solid flooring. | ||
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Heinold, Kalmblach, Manna Pro Sho are all 100% completely balanced diets. No different than balanced kibble | |||
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Revision as of 17:54, 23 July 2022
Rabbits as Pets
Feeding
Feed your pet the SAME as a regular Maintenance feed for ANY rabbit. see the Rabbit Feeding Guide. Your Pets feed should consist of 80-100% complete balanced Pellets with a base protein of 15-17% higher for wool breeds, and a minimum Fibber content for 15%, up to 20% for wool breeds. Papaya enzyme should also be offered to wool breeds to assist with digestion and to prevent wool block.
Housing
Rabbits should NEVER be free roamed without supervision. It is important to have a properly sized wire bottomed cage for your rabbit to use as it's home base for times you can not monitor your rabbits activities. Free roaming should be supervised at all times.
Rest mats
Rabbits get friction from solid flooring which can cause sore hocks if not bred correctly. Rest mats are used for if a rabbit wants off the solid flooring.
Food
Heinold, Kalmblach, Manna Pro Sho are all 100% completely balanced diets. No different than balanced kibble
Xpens
Xpens are great for housing when a rabbit is not supervised
Enrichment
Rabbits 100% NEED enrichment, Can be found in pet stores
