I. Precautions for rabbit diet
Many people think that rabbits can only eat carrots or vegetables. You don’t need to drink water. This is a big mistake. Rabbits need to consume an appropriate amount of hay and water every day to maintain their nutrition. The most nutritious food for rabbits is rabbit food. Rabbit food contains all kinds of nutrients that rabbits need. And some substances that are beneficial to its health, such as probiotics. Young rabbits under 8 weeks should not eat fruits and vegetables, any fruits and vegetables are not acceptable, it is best to breastfeed. The staple food of adult rabbits should be grass, and rabbit food and vegetables can only be used as snacks. The rabbit’s recipe should be: unlimited timothy grass + rabbit food (a little per meal) + moderate amount of clean warm water (if it is a young rabbit, it is mainly fed alfalfa grass). For adult rabbits, some fruits and vegetables can be properly fed.
Second, the body language of rabbits
Under normal circumstances, rabbits rarely make sounds, so it is necessary to understand Rabbits, owners must understand their body language. Usually a rabbit stomping its hind feet means it feels panicked and threatened. If the rabbit’s head is facing forward, tail is back, and the whole body is straight, it means that it is ready to fight back, and it is best not to touch it at this time to prevent it from biting. When a rabbit stands up on its hind legs and looks into the distance, it means that it is using sight and smell to detect its surroundings. Rabbit touches you with its nose in order to let you play with it. When a rabbit licks your hand, it shows you that it likes you. When a rabbit rubs an object with its chin, it means taking ownership. It’s perfectly normal for rabbits to eat their own feces, it’s their way of absorbing B vitamins, and owners shouldn’t be surprised or discouraged by it. When a rabbit grabs something or walks around with hay in it, it means that it wants to build a grass house, which is also a sign that the rabbit is in heat.
Three, the small details of caring for rabbits
1. The rabbit is not afraid of water, but it is wet It is easy to get sick in the environment, and it is easy to have diarrhea if you drink too much water or eat too much vegetables, so you will consciously stay away from water, but you still need to drink water. In addition, if the rabbit is well raised, it is not necessary to bathe it, especially young rabbits, never bathe it, otherwise you will lose it very likely.
2. The character of the rabbit is somewhat similar to that of the cat. The character is independent, but sometimes it is very clingy and afraid of being alone, so the owner needs to spend time with it every day to play with it or stay by the side. If the rabbit is usually kept in the rabbit cage, it needs to be released for 1 to 2 hours every day.
3. In the rabbit cage used for captive rabbits, pay attention to pad some things at the bottom of the cage to prevent the rabbit from getting foot dermatitis.
4. The newly bought rabbit should be taken to the pet hospital for inspection in time to see if there is any hidden disease and deworming treatment. And isolated for a month before raising with other rabbits.
Warm reminder: Rabbits are a bit more difficult to raise than cats and dogs. I hope everyone will consider comprehensively before rabbits!
