In a word, no. There’s no reason why you should need to cover your rabbit’s cage at night. I’ll go through a list of reasons why you might want to cover your rabbits up at night, and then kind of debunk them. Then we’ll cover why it’s not a great idea, and what to do … Read more
I estimate that our rabbits cost us about £50 per month average out over the year. Some months they may only require feeding, but others may include a trip to the vet. Is this more or less than you think your rabbits cost you? £50 a month is a guess – an educated one, but … Read more
I’m a bit biased here, because I exclusively get my rabbits from a rescue. Actually, not true. Some of my rabbits have been foundlings, but I tend to pass those onto rescues, and foster them until they find a new home. Why you should get a rabbit from a rescue As I said, I believe … Read more
It’s easy to keep rabbit’s healthy, once you get the basics right. If you follow all these tips, you should be looking at a healthy, happy bunny. 1. Keep your rabbit healthy by keeping it indoors Controversial I know, but having kept rabbits inside and outside, I firmly believe that it’s easier to keep rabbit’s … Read more
One of the main arguments I’ve seen against keeping rabbits in the house is that they’ll make your house smell. House rabbits shouldn’t smell, or at least, they shouldn’t smell bad. If they do, it’s usually for one of these reasons: The rabbit is overweight They’re arthritic They’re ill They’re not drinking enough water They’re … Read more
Many people still find it weird that I keep rabbits inside. It used to be fine, since I lived in a tiny house with no outside space – what option did I have? But now that I live in a (slightly) bigger house with a decent-sized garden, my status as weirdo is now concrete. Why … Read more
The idea that rabbits live outside in hutches in firmly entrenched in the minds of many people. Most, probably. Which is sad, because not only do rabbits need a lot of space to get adequate exercise, but you see so much more of their personality when they’re tearing around your living room. Where should my … Read more
Ok, first and foremost here, you need to keep your expectations in check. I’ve taken care of a lot of rabbits, and I’ve never had one that was completely untrainable. That being said, some are better than others. The occasional poop on the floor is totally normal. Only one of mine (ironically the most feral) … Read more
Er, of course they do. House rabbits make awesome pets. Seriously though, rabbits are just as good a pet as a cat or dog. Better, actually. Why house rabbits are my favourite pets House rabbits really suit my lifestyle. I really love animals but I like weather, so having a rabbit that I can exercise … Read more
Litter training a rabbit is actually pretty simple (depending on the rabbit) in comparison to e.g. house training a dog. A lot of people are unaware that it’s even possible to litter train a rabbit, never mind that it’s actually pretty simple. Please note that the level to which you can train a bunny varies … Read more