Rabbits dig. This isn’t a behaviour you can train out of them – it would be like trying training to train a dog not to sniff on walks – practically impossible, unnecessary, and kinda mean. But what you can do, to ensure your carpets are keep (largely) claw-mark free is invest in a digging box. … Read more
This feels like a slightly seedy article to write, because I love both animals. Heck, I love ALL animals. Even sharks and wasps. But some animals are more suited to your lifestyle than others. Sure, dogs and bunnies are both cute, but are you willing to walk a dog in below zero temperatures on dark … Read more
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
Keeping your rabbit entertained will depend a lot on your rabbit’s personality. A few rabbits will stick to their caregiver like glue, and love to spend time with them chilling on the sofa and such. Others will need to be taught how to play and have fun. And others will never play with you, and … Read more
Oh, lol, you can’t. Like cats, they dgaf. Do rabbits understand punishment? Honestly, I don’t know. Like most animals, rabbits live in the present. They don’t have hopes and dreams past their next meal, and if you punish them for something, there’s a pretty hefty chance that they have no idea which of their behaviours … Read more
Please don’t chase your rabbits unless you’re sure that’s what they’re after. I don’t have a tonne of experience here – only one of my rabbits LOVED to be chased (to the point that she’d draw blood until we chased her) – but if I’d have read her body language earlier maybe she’d have calmed … Read more
In a nutshell, you sit down and watch your rabbit play until they call on you. It’s like playing with a toddler that wants to be left alone. Because your rabbit doesn’t want to play with toys you give them. They want you to go away and leave that delicious corner of the sofa for … Read more
Oh, yeah. Yep, they really do. Don’t you just love the image of a cute fluffy bunny snuggled up in a toasty blankey? Yeah, no, they don’t do that. Now, this isn’t the case for all rabbits, but approx 75% of my rabbits have gone INSANE when presented with a blanket on the floor. Insane … 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
Let me just start by saying that I don’t have pet insurance for my rabbits. Not for any reason other than…I don’t really think it’s necessary for me. At the moment. Sometimes I have a quick look at quotes, and then decide against it. Whether or not you insure your pet doesn’t make you a … Read more