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What Rabbits Fear Most
Rabbits are timid and easily scared; avoid their fears to prevent stress. Here is what they fear.
Taboos to Avoid When Raising Rabbits on a Farm
Good rabbit husbandry means avoiding common mistakes: keep the hutch dry and quiet, control heat, vary the diet, feed measured amounts, transition feed gradually, and never serve spoiled feed or skip nighttime feeding and water. Following these basics lowers disease risk and keeps rabbits thriving.
How to Feed Rabbits Fresh Greens Properly
Fresh greens benefit rabbits—they help prevent disease, control body condition, and counter heat and humidity—but must follow three rules: feed little and often, pair with concentrated feed for energy, and serve fresh rather than cooked.
Raising Rabbits Is Not Hard, but Note These Points
Pet rabbits are calm and gentle, fairly easy to keep, but their bodies are fragile. Beyond diet and housing, some points matter. Here they are.
Scientific Management of Weaning Kits (Baby Rabbits)
Weaning kits requires four points of scientific management: preparation before weaning, timely weaning, a suitable weaning method, and post-weaning care. Follow this guide for healthy, stress-free weaning.
How to Deal with Bad Breath in Rabbits
A rabbit's mouth normally has no odor; bad breath almost always signals an oral problem. Check the mouth for mucus or red, swollen gums. If present, it is a mouth ulcer. This article explains how to treat rabbit mouth ulcers.
How Long Do Rabbits Remember Their Owner, and How Do They Tell You Apart
Rabbits are independent but still need company. They usually take about a month to bond and recognize the owner mainly by smell. If you do not leave for long, a rabbit can remember you for life. Bonding shows when it approaches you, begs for food or rubs against you and no longer resists your touch.
Things to Avoid When Raising Rabbits
Raising rabbits has several do-nots. Avoid these to keep your rabbit healthy and by your side longer: lack of companionship, impatience, violence, starving, teasing with food, too many vegetables or fruit, raw water, shaving the coat, and temperatures that are too high or too low.
Why Do Rabbits Bite
Rabbits can bite, usually when frightened or when they mistake a finger for food. Understanding their temperament and warning signals — grunting, puffing, hissing — lets owners avoid bites. Proper handling, respecting the rabbit's territory and not startling it are the main preventions.
Can Rabbits Understand You? How to Interact with Your Rabbit
A rabbit's intelligence is like a 3-year-old child's, so it can learn simple commands through training. This guide explains how rabbits process human language and practical, patient ways to bond and play with them.