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Hi...I've been raising and showing rabbits for 10 years. I started out in 4-H at a young age, so even if you are young you can do it with some help from your parents. I've been a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, have my own rabbitry (rabbit farm), and have traveled in my tri-state area showing in open shows competitively. What are you wanting to breed rabbits for though? To show or just for fun? Either is fine but require different kinds of advice. Kids and new people interested in rabbits is always a good thing if they go about it right and are given correct information, they are the future of the sport after all. I'd be glad to help you in any way possible and answer all of your questions so please feel free to contact me as it would take far too long to detail it all here.How do i start a rabbit farm i will choose best answer for great advice?
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How many rabbits are looing to get? Your 13, so I wouldnt get TOO many. No more then 10.
Build cages,. Its a lot cheaper then buying them, and you can make them how you want them. Make sure there is enogh room in each cage.
I would go to the animal shelter and adopt all the rabbits they have from there. Its a lot better then buyig them from a breeder. OR check on craigslist for any bunnies that need homes. it would be a lot better then buying them! You save money for food, and its wonderful to save the bunnes.
If you live near a feed store, I would get bails of hay insted of the pellets. The hay is cheaper, theres more of it, and its better for the rabbits.
Also make sure that you have a gated, grassy area where they can run and have sun!
**Also. if your planning to build the rabbit ranch somewhere that people can see it, then I would look into how many animals you can have where you live. you dont want to get cought, and have them taken away! But if your goign to have it somewhere that is hidden, go for it!**
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Are there any toys I can make out of cardboard for my rabbit and guinea pig?
I was wondering if there are any toys I can make out of card board. Are there any toys I can make out of cardboard for my rabbit and guinea pig?
i give my hampster a toilet paper role. she loves it :). they like to crawl threw it. but since you have a guinee pig and a rabbit i would probobly get a paper towel roll. the toilet one would be too small. hope i helped :)Are there any toys I can make out of cardboard for my rabbit and guinea pig?
Here's a list of toys you can make at home without having to spend money on toys that you could just make at home.
Carrot pine cone- Find a pine cone and rinse the sticky stuff off. Then, cut carrots so they're in little slices. Put them in the pine cone! Your bunny will play with this for hours!
Yummy toy- Get a toilet paper roll and put a little piece of your rabbit's favorite fruit or vegetable in the middle. Then stuff hay in it. Ta da!
You could get a little stuffed animal for your rabbit to groom.
Phonebooks- Give your rabbit an old phonebook. He'll tear it up and chew on some of it.
For this toy you'll need a few little blocks of wood and some thin rope or string. Make sure you wood is farely small. Make a hole in the middle of each piece of wood. Then put the rope through the holes and tie a knot at each end.
I hope you like these toys! I also hope your rabbit has fun!
I suppose so,
Use your imagination..
Maybe you could make like a little tiny cardboard cube, so they can knock it around and nibble on it.
toilet paper rolls
just use a toilet paper roll mine love those :)
i give my hampster a toilet paper role. she loves it :). they like to crawl threw it. but since you have a guinee pig and a rabbit i would probobly get a paper towel roll. the toilet one would be too small. hope i helped :)Are there any toys I can make out of cardboard for my rabbit and guinea pig?
Here's a list of toys you can make at home without having to spend money on toys that you could just make at home.
Carrot pine cone- Find a pine cone and rinse the sticky stuff off. Then, cut carrots so they're in little slices. Put them in the pine cone! Your bunny will play with this for hours!
Yummy toy- Get a toilet paper roll and put a little piece of your rabbit's favorite fruit or vegetable in the middle. Then stuff hay in it. Ta da!
You could get a little stuffed animal for your rabbit to groom.
Phonebooks- Give your rabbit an old phonebook. He'll tear it up and chew on some of it.
For this toy you'll need a few little blocks of wood and some thin rope or string. Make sure you wood is farely small. Make a hole in the middle of each piece of wood. Then put the rope through the holes and tie a knot at each end.
I hope you like these toys! I also hope your rabbit has fun!
I suppose so,
Use your imagination..
Maybe you could make like a little tiny cardboard cube, so they can knock it around and nibble on it.
toilet paper rolls
just use a toilet paper roll mine love those :)
Is a 7 month old rabbit aloud to have quaker oats?
I have a 7 month old Dutch bunny, I feed her pellets, hay, and have recently started giving her oats.
Is it ok to start oats on such a young rabbit? She loves them and I give them to her with her pellets. I just re-did her cage so she wont get cold this winter.Is a 7 month old rabbit aloud to have quaker oats?
Oats should be used as a treat only, a small pinch now and then will do. 7 months is ok to introduce oats.
Sometimes if your bunny is having loose stools, feeding them oats is recommended because most rabbits love to eat them and they will help their tummy, but this is the only situation where you should be feeding larger amounts of oats.
Rabbits aren't really meant to eat grains or seeds, and both of these can make your bunny fat.Is a 7 month old rabbit aloud to have quaker oats?
Yea it should be good. But you should not feed to much and not everyday. Rabbits are really healthy and a apple is considered a treat. The quaker oats should only be used as treats. Just in case.
Is it ok to start oats on such a young rabbit? She loves them and I give them to her with her pellets. I just re-did her cage so she wont get cold this winter.Is a 7 month old rabbit aloud to have quaker oats?
Oats should be used as a treat only, a small pinch now and then will do. 7 months is ok to introduce oats.
Sometimes if your bunny is having loose stools, feeding them oats is recommended because most rabbits love to eat them and they will help their tummy, but this is the only situation where you should be feeding larger amounts of oats.
Rabbits aren't really meant to eat grains or seeds, and both of these can make your bunny fat.Is a 7 month old rabbit aloud to have quaker oats?
Yea it should be good. But you should not feed to much and not everyday. Rabbits are really healthy and a apple is considered a treat. The quaker oats should only be used as treats. Just in case.
How can you make a rabbit?
I need to fatten up my rabbit for consumption purposes. I know I would get the best answers here so here I am.How can you make a rabbit?
I thought your rabbit is fat and disgusting already, at least that's what you said the other day?
Are you that freaking bored?
Go outside and do something.How can you make a rabbit?
Making your questions and answers private?? How sad, enjoy playing your silly little games.
let your rabbit have a free choice of hay and pellets and give it treats!............but eating it is mean....
I can see why you chose that user name. How could you eat a pet?
Increase the amount of pellets (not by too much) - but if you fatten him up, it can lead to obesity. Some are dwarfs / small breeds and they stay that way.
If you are eating it, get meat rabbits.
Don't eat him =(foot cream
I thought your rabbit is fat and disgusting already, at least that's what you said the other day?
Are you that freaking bored?
Go outside and do something.How can you make a rabbit?
Making your questions and answers private?? How sad, enjoy playing your silly little games.
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let your rabbit have a free choice of hay and pellets and give it treats!............but eating it is mean....
I can see why you chose that user name. How could you eat a pet?
Increase the amount of pellets (not by too much) - but if you fatten him up, it can lead to obesity. Some are dwarfs / small breeds and they stay that way.
If you are eating it, get meat rabbits.
Don't eat him =(
How do i buy a rabbit cage for my bunny im talking about the flooring like the below part of the cage?
On a multi-story condo I made for my rabbit, I used adhesive squares of sheet vinyl on the plywood first floor, and also coroplast on top of that and on the other levels. It's easy to wipe up and clean. Coroplast (corrugated plastic) works great plus it's cheap, about $10 for a 4' x 8' sheet. Try a sign shop, tell them what you want to use it for. On top of the coroplast I would put several grass mats and toys for my bunny to chew on.
If you use wood, your rabbit can soil it and then you have stinky soiled wood. If you use sheet linoleum, I assure you your rabbit will chew on it posing a risk, and there'll be nothing to protect the wood. If you use carpet it too can get soiled and need regular replacement.
http://www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com/pro鈥?/a>How do i buy a rabbit cage for my bunny im talking about the flooring like the below part of the cage?
The flooring on the bottom of the cage should be smooth. I know a lot of cages are wire suspended bottoms so the droppings fall through. If you have one of those, make sure you have a smooth area of flooring for the bunny to rest on, since the wire is hard on their feet. Wood shavings are ok in a cage but could cause allergies for you and the bunny. A better alternative is a product called 'Yesterdays News', which is made from recycled newspapers, less dusty and more absorbent. Bunnies also will train to go in one spot, so if you put a bunny litter-box in one corner it will probably use it. Let your bunny out often since they do like to socialize and do need lots of exercise.How do i buy a rabbit cage for my bunny im talking about the flooring like the below part of the cage?
Are you talking about building your own cage? If so you can just put like a pan or something down below the cage. I guess I'm kinda confused by the question if your buying a cage from like a store they have everything you need. If your talking about like the flooring like bedding I would suggest buying aspen shavings. Otherwise I'm not sure what else you are talking about.
Technically you don't even need a bottom unless you need it to be mobile. But I would buy a sheet of plywood and cut it to the dimensions you're planning for plus an extra 1/2 inch on each side, then use a drill and make holes down each side about an inch apart. Then you can use zip ties to attach the cage to it. To be really fancy, buy some rollers and attach to the bottom and you can easily move the cage around.
I've used a couple different options, one of the easiest choices is purchasing some scrap linoleum from the store, like home depot sometimes has some scrap pieces cheeper than the regular stuff. I have also found using stuff called Sintra, which is a plastic and glueing some nice sturdy fabric to it works really well. Rabbits don't like slick floors so even linoleum you'll have to have a lot of towels or other materials for the rabbit to walk on without sliding all over the place. Another thing you can use is called coroplast, it is the corrugated material that they use to put up signs in people's yards. It isn't as durable as sintra but it is fairly durable.
Are you on about a bunny condo? Where you make the cage? I'd use linolium for the bottom floow with a cheap litter tray filled with wood pellets (not pine) and hay, then for second floor use carpet.
Some people just get dog crates and have a vet bed down :)
http://www.goldenbunnies.org.uk/showthre鈥?/a>
Have a look through lots of ideas for indoor rabbit cages :)
Raych x
You need to put a wooden floor never wire as it causing the rabbit foot problems which can be very painful.
If you use wood, your rabbit can soil it and then you have stinky soiled wood. If you use sheet linoleum, I assure you your rabbit will chew on it posing a risk, and there'll be nothing to protect the wood. If you use carpet it too can get soiled and need regular replacement.
http://www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com/pro鈥?/a>How do i buy a rabbit cage for my bunny im talking about the flooring like the below part of the cage?
The flooring on the bottom of the cage should be smooth. I know a lot of cages are wire suspended bottoms so the droppings fall through. If you have one of those, make sure you have a smooth area of flooring for the bunny to rest on, since the wire is hard on their feet. Wood shavings are ok in a cage but could cause allergies for you and the bunny. A better alternative is a product called 'Yesterdays News', which is made from recycled newspapers, less dusty and more absorbent. Bunnies also will train to go in one spot, so if you put a bunny litter-box in one corner it will probably use it. Let your bunny out often since they do like to socialize and do need lots of exercise.How do i buy a rabbit cage for my bunny im talking about the flooring like the below part of the cage?
Are you talking about building your own cage? If so you can just put like a pan or something down below the cage. I guess I'm kinda confused by the question if your buying a cage from like a store they have everything you need. If your talking about like the flooring like bedding I would suggest buying aspen shavings. Otherwise I'm not sure what else you are talking about.
Technically you don't even need a bottom unless you need it to be mobile. But I would buy a sheet of plywood and cut it to the dimensions you're planning for plus an extra 1/2 inch on each side, then use a drill and make holes down each side about an inch apart. Then you can use zip ties to attach the cage to it. To be really fancy, buy some rollers and attach to the bottom and you can easily move the cage around.
I've used a couple different options, one of the easiest choices is purchasing some scrap linoleum from the store, like home depot sometimes has some scrap pieces cheeper than the regular stuff. I have also found using stuff called Sintra, which is a plastic and glueing some nice sturdy fabric to it works really well. Rabbits don't like slick floors so even linoleum you'll have to have a lot of towels or other materials for the rabbit to walk on without sliding all over the place. Another thing you can use is called coroplast, it is the corrugated material that they use to put up signs in people's yards. It isn't as durable as sintra but it is fairly durable.
Are you on about a bunny condo? Where you make the cage? I'd use linolium for the bottom floow with a cheap litter tray filled with wood pellets (not pine) and hay, then for second floor use carpet.
Some people just get dog crates and have a vet bed down :)
http://www.goldenbunnies.org.uk/showthre鈥?/a>
Have a look through lots of ideas for indoor rabbit cages :)
Raych x
You need to put a wooden floor never wire as it causing the rabbit foot problems which can be very painful.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
When first getting a miniature rabbit should it get shots right away?
in response to my last question, should the miniature rabbit be taken to the vet right awayWhen first getting a miniature rabbit should it get shots right away?
Any new animal you get should be taken to the vet as soon as possible to assure a clean bill of health. I'm not to sure of rabbit vaccination schedules, but your vet will let you know.When first getting a miniature rabbit should it get shots right away?
As soon as it is old enough. Don't let it out until it has had hem. Also a general health check up would be a good idea. Especially for a baby!
Any new animal you get should be taken to the vet as soon as possible to assure a clean bill of health. I'm not to sure of rabbit vaccination schedules, but your vet will let you know.When first getting a miniature rabbit should it get shots right away?
As soon as it is old enough. Don't let it out until it has had hem. Also a general health check up would be a good idea. Especially for a baby!
How to determine age of rabbit?
I just adopted an adult bunny from the local SPCA. Her age is unknown. Any ideas on how to estimate her age?How to determine age of rabbit?
For most animals, it is typically done by looking at the growth of the teeth, but I guess that wouldn't work in this case with a rabbit.
I do not think there is a really accurate way of estimating the age. If you have lots of experience with rabbits, of ask someone that does, you may get some clues based on the shape of the body, skin, eyes, etc.
Also, if the rabbit was spayed, or is going to be spayed, a vet will probably be able to guess based on the condition and size of her organs, but still, it would be rough.How to determine age of rabbit?
you can guess on how the rabbit behaves, the older the rabbit is the more lazy it gets.
mine is 7 years old and doesn't move much, doesn't eat frequently as she used to. loves to lie down even while eating grass.
if its not as lazy as mine then she's younger.
mine other is turning 2 but is still very active.
For most animals, it is typically done by looking at the growth of the teeth, but I guess that wouldn't work in this case with a rabbit.
I do not think there is a really accurate way of estimating the age. If you have lots of experience with rabbits, of ask someone that does, you may get some clues based on the shape of the body, skin, eyes, etc.
Also, if the rabbit was spayed, or is going to be spayed, a vet will probably be able to guess based on the condition and size of her organs, but still, it would be rough.How to determine age of rabbit?
you can guess on how the rabbit behaves, the older the rabbit is the more lazy it gets.
mine is 7 years old and doesn't move much, doesn't eat frequently as she used to. loves to lie down even while eating grass.
if its not as lazy as mine then she's younger.
mine other is turning 2 but is still very active.
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