Do’s And Dont’s While Taking Care Of Rabbits
Rabbits need a certain type of environment so that they can live healthily. The popular image in people’s minds is that rabbits are most suitable pets of little children, but this is not true. Rabbits are usually timid in nature and are also very fragile. Hence taking care of rabbits is no child’s play. Even a sudden movement could frighten a rabbit to death, or an occasion of mishandling may damage their internal organs or break their bones. Hence, a place where there are children yelling and running is not ideal for these fragile creatures.
Rabbits should constantly feel secure; hence a major portion of taking care of rabbits involves providing them with a reasonably constant atmosphere that is quiet and peaceful. This can be attained by providing a proper housing for the rabbit.
The two fundamental options available for rabbit-keeping is to cage them or to let them loose. Generally, rabbits are housed in hutches or out-door cages. These cages are known to have a wiring at the sides and at the bottom. They have a solid top and nesting box made of wood. This is a good option but care must be taken to make the out-door cage water-proof. Those who wish to keep the pet rabbits in-doors, a structure similar to a hutch can easily be integrated inside the house. Rabbits love being close to their owners so keeping them inside the house is also a good option. Rabbits are also tidy creatures so it will not cause too many problems when they are kept inside. Rabbits can also be kept in rabbit-proof rooms by getting rid of chewables like papers, books, toys or electric wires. Also, all openings and small-holes should be covered so that they do not squeeze into these holes.
After the housing is taken care of, the other major factor to be considered while taking care of rabbits is to ensure the availability of proper food and fresh water all the time. The diet of a rabbit should mainly consist of rabbit pellets, fresh hay, and treats like leafy greens, apples and carrots. It is best to feed a rabbit what it desires to eat. Rabbits are known to have delicate digestive-systems and hence introduction to foreign foods should be avoided.
Taking care of rabbits involves providing the right environment, suitable housing and proper care of its diet. Once you keep these points in mind, you can go ahead and make a rabbit as your pet. Above all, provide the pet rabbit with companionship and unending affection.
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