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Mini Lop Rabbits, Guinea Pigs & Peafowl
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How to care for Mini Rabbits
Please take a read through our rabbit care guide.
Hutch Or Cage
If you plan to keep your bunny indoors then a cage is the better option, if you plan to keep your bunny outdoors then a large hutch and run would be more suitable.
Bunnies that live indoors would need adiqute space to run, play, toilet, sleep and eat. Ensuring your bunny has more than enough room is always better than the bunny feeling cramped and un-happy in a small space.
Bedding
Indoor and outdoor bunnies need suitable bedding, this can be sawdust for the base layer of their hutch, straw is a good option for bedding/sleeping area.
We currently use Bed-down Excel which is a horse bedding, made up of straw and sawdust mix.
In cages you can use blankets, but it would be ideal to litter train your bunny first!
Hay and More Hay
Rabbits are herbivores, meaning they eat plants. They’re built for a diet consisting of mainly large amounts of grass and leaves, as well as some flowers and fruits. GRASS HAY is the most important part of a rabbit’s diet. Examples of grass hay include timothy hay, meadow, oat, rye, barley, Alfalfa, and Bermuda grasses. Rabbits should have grass hay available to them at all times. It’s rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins and encourages healthy GI motility and the appropriate wearing down of teeth through chewing, and also decreases inappropriate chewing of other objects. Furthermore, grass hay helps create a full feeling in the rabbit’s stomach to prevent overeating and obesity. It’s proper for all ages. It’s suggested to feed a variety of two or more different types of grass hay.
Food and Water
Fresh water should be provided daily.
Feeding your Mini Lop rabbit the correct diet is important, Mini lops need a diet of hay daily and the rest of their diet is made up of kibble food and safe greens.
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85% fresh grass hay
We currently use Timothy Hay, Green Oat Hay, Dengie Meadow Grass & Herb Mix, Dengie Pure Grass, Dengie Grass pellets,
Heygates rabbit choice pellets, Chudleys Rabbit Royale Dry Rabbit Food, Plus a mix of greens from the safe list.
Male rabbits are easier pets for first time rabbit owners. They tend to be less territorial with fewer destructive habits and are known for having much calmer personalities, most of our favorite bunnies are boys, Female rabbits are also make great pets.
The best age to spay/neuter a rabbit is between 4-6 months of age, which is just before they reach sexual maturity.
If you dont plan to breed from your rabbit this is the best option, it will reduce the risk of several cancers and behavior issue in the furture.
Rabbit safe herb and greens
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Basil
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Carrot tops
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Cauliflower leaves and stalks
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Chicory
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Coriander
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Dandelion greens
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Dill
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Kale
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Parsley
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Romaine lettuce
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Rocket
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Spinach
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Turnip leaves
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Watercress
Rabbit-safe vegetables
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Asparagus
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Courgette (zucchini)
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Celery (cut into small pieces, as the strings can lodge in bunny teeth)
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Cucumber
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Parsnip
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Radish
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Salad peppers (remove seeds)
Rabbit Safe fresh herb plants
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Basil
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Coriander
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Dill
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Mint
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Parsley
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Oregano
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Rosemary
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Sage
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Thyme
Handling
Your rabbit’s backbone is fragile and can fracture very easily if the rabbit gives a strong kick, so it is always important to support the hind end. Never pick a bunny up by the ears because it’s painful for them and simply not necessary. It’s better to grasp over the shoulders and scoop the rabbit up under the chest. Then, place the other hand under the back legs to lift.
Wood & Chews
Rabbits love to chew, it is important to offer them safe chew objects to help keep their teeth in trim and to help stop your bunny getting bored.
1. Willow
Willow is a common material for rabbit toys. You can get willow twig balls for rabbits to chew on and play with, or you can get bundles of willow sticks for your rabbit. You can also get wicker baskets and furniture that are made from willow. Just be sure that these are untreated if you want to give them to your rabbit to chew on, or willow twigs and branches are safe for rabbits.
2. Apple and Pear
Apple and pear trees are safe for rabbits. They can have twigs, branches, or leaves fresh from a tree if you have one in your garden. Apple sticks can be commonly bought in bundles to give to rabbits. They often have a distinct flavor, making them a favorite toy among many rabbits.
3. Rose bushes
Twigs, branches, and leaves from rose bushes are completely safe for rabbits to chew on. You don’t even need to remove the thorns, rabbits don’t seem to mind at all. Many rabbits will enjoy eating rose flowers too. You can give them rose petals as a yummy snack.
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Lifespan of a Rabbit:
Smaller rabbits tend to live longer than larger ones.
The average age to expect in 6-8 years for Mini Lops & Lion Lop rabbits.
Rabbits that live inside will also tend to live longer than ones kept outside all the time.
Common Rabbit Health Conditions:
Rabbits are sensitive animals and can suffer from a few very common health conditions:
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Gastrointestinal stasis is a condition where the rabbit's digestive system basically stops working. It can be fatal if not caught quickly. Signs include lack of appetite, smaller than normal feces or none at all, lethargic behaviour and a "hunched" body posture that indicates the rabbit is uncomfortable.
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Heatstroke is a common problem with rabbits that are either always kept outside or just brought outside to play.
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Heart attacks are also very common with rabbits and any undue stress can trigger a heart attack. It's important to not do anything to make your bunny anxious as it can be fatal.
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Uterine and mammary cancer are common with female rabbits and sterilizing bunnies can help prevent health conditions as well as any undesirable behaviours related to mating.
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Rabbits are also susceptible to eye conditions, particularly conjunctivitis, which can cause serious problems for a rabbit's vision if not treated.
Vaccinations
Vaccinating your rabbits is the most important measure you can take to protect them. They can be injected from five weeks old and they’ll need boosters every year with the new triple combination vaccine.
Vaccinations help to protect your rabbit from severe infectious diseases. It also stops them from passing dangerous infections to other rabbits). You should keep your rabbit inside until it has been fully vaccinated;
Rabbit inoculations are designed to give protection against
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Myxomatosis
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Rabbit (Viral) Haemorrhagic Disease 1 (RHD1)
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Rabbit (Viral) Haemorrhagic Disease 2 (RHD2)
Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (RVHD)
There are two strains of RVHD, known as RVHD1 and RVHD2.
Both strains are lethal and you must vaccinate to protect your rabbits.
RVHD2 has been in the UK since 2013 and has now overtaken. the classic RVHD as the primary strain.
What RVHD does
RVHD1 is a swift and efficient killer – almost all unvaccinated rabbits who catch RVHD1 die within a day or two. The virus causes massive internal bleeding. Some rabbits bleed from the nose and back passage before death, while others die so quickly that there may be no outward sign of disease at all. Owners often think their rabbit has died of “fright”, a heart attack” or (in summer) “heatstroke”. Most cases are never diagnosed: RVHD is often only suspected when several rabbits die in quick succession, and a post-mortem examination is needed to diagnose the illness.
RVHD2 is often fatal, although some rabbits have recovered with veterinary care. What makes it more dangerous in some ways is that it has a longer period in which the rabbit is infectious, which results in the disease spreading more widely. The strain can also be less easily recognised because there is often no visible bleeding, so rabbits can simply be found dead or ill with no obvious cause.
Due to the lack of obvious symptoms, owners often do not realise their rabbit has an infectious disease and this results in, the rabbit not being given treatment early enough.
Precautions not being taken to contain the infection.
How can pet rabbits catch RVHD?
Both strains of RVHD are spread by direct contact with infected rabbits or indirectly via their urine or faeces. The viruses can survive for months in the environment and are terrifyingly easy to bring home to your pets.
For example:
Hay may have been in contact with infected wild rabbits as grass grows in the field.
Birds or insects may transport the virus on their feet (or in their droppings) to your rabbit grazing on the lawn.
The virus may be blown in the wind.
You might bring the virus home on your feet or your other pets’ feet (or car wheels) from infected wild rabbit droppings.
You could bring the virus home on your hands or clothes.
Talk to your local vet to get your bunny booked in for their vaccinations as soon as possible.
It is advisable to not let them out into a pen in your garden or to free roam,
Until your bunny is fully covered by vaccinations.
Both strains of RVHD have been recorded all over the UK. All pet rabbits should be vaccinated against both strains. There is no way of predicting where the next outbreak will strike and no practical way of shielding your pet rabbits from all the possible sources of infection. Vaccination is the only way to be safe.