What should you not do with a pet rabbit?

10 Things You Must NEVER DO To Your Bunny
  • Keeping them in a cage/hutch. Photo by Monsterkoi (Pixabay) ...
  • Bathing them. Bathing your rabbit is extremely harmful!! ...
  • Wrong Litter. ...
  • Feeding them mixed rations. ...
  • Not giving them toys or attention. ...
  • Keeping them outside. ...
  • Not spaying or neutering. ...
  • Giving them too many treats.

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Where should I not touch my rabbit?

Rabbits generally have a few sensitive spots where they dislike being touched - their dewlap (under the chin), whiskers and feet. Some rabbits are also extremely sensitive about their ears or tail.

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What makes a rabbit a bad pet?

Rabbits make great pets for children. However, they are fragile and young children should not handle them. They can accidentally cause injury picking the rabbit, by squeezing too tightly, or dropping them. Children should always be supervised when interacting with and, in the case of older children, handling rabbits.

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Is it cruel to keep a rabbit in a cage?

Generally speaking – No, keeping a rabbit in a cage is not cruel. But it depends on the cage. In fact, it is usually the opposite. It is cruel to leave our pet rabbit outdoors in an open space, unsupervised and at risk of being injured or attacked by predators.

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Can a rabbit stay in a cage all day?

Like lots of pets, bunnies need plenty of exercise and stimulation. While it's often necessary to cage your rabbit when you're gone or sleeping, confining it to a cage all day is detrimental to its well-being; it denies your rabbit vital exercise, prohibits socialization, and increases boredom and lethargy.

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5 Things to AVOID if you have a PET RABBIT ?

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How often should I let my rabbit out of its cage?

Rabbits like to play and need plenty of exercise to stay healthy and happy. Ideally you want to provide them with up to 4 hours daily of supervised time out of their cage. Rabbits are subject to depression and poor health if they're not provided with daily interaction and mental stimulation.

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Do pet rabbits recognize their owners?

They are very social. Rabbits enjoy being around people and can usually recognise their owners by sight and sound.

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Should you let your rabbit roam the house?

Not only is it easier for free-roam house rabbits to stay a healthy weight, they also have stronger joints and muscles and can reduce the risk of bladder stones, all because the rabbit free-roams! It's also a great way to maintain healthy gut movement (so important!) in your furry friends.

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How not to hold a rabbit?

Hold rabbits gently but firmly - ensure one hand supports their back and hindquarters at all times. Help them feel secure by holding all four feet against your body. Never pick rabbits up by their ears - this would be extremely stressful and is highly likely to injure them.

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What do rabbit hates?

Try sprinkling dried sulfur around or on your plants. Rabbits also dislike the smell of onions, so try planting these around your garden to further deter the furry creatures. To discourage pesky rabbits, try dusting your plants with plain talcum powder.

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What makes rabbits sad?

Because rabbits are social animals, they will often get depressed if they are left alone for too long. A rabbit who is treated like a cage animal and left alone inside their enclosure day in and day out is very likely to become lonely and depressed.

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Are boy or girl rabbits better pets?

In general, male rabbits are touted as being easier pets for rabbit beginners. They will usually get into less trouble and show fewer aggressive tendencies than female rabbits. This is especially true of rabbits who have been neutered. This doesn't mean that having a male rabbit will be a walk in the park.

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Do bunnies like being picked up?

In general, rabbits do not like to be picked up. The act of bending over them and grabbing them by their ribs to pick them up is very similar to being picked up by a hawk – scary!! The best way to interact with your rabbit is on the floor.

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How do you show a rabbit you love them?

7 Ways to Show Your Rabbit You Love Them
  1. Give your rabbit yummy treats. The easiest way to a rabbit's heart is through their stomach. ...
  2. Pet your rabbit. Rabbits love to be petted. ...
  3. Spend time with your rabbit. ...
  4. Give your rabbit fun toys. ...
  5. Copy their behaviors. ...
  6. Let your rabbit explore. ...
  7. Play games with your rabbit.

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Should you sleep with your rabbit?

Whether you allow your rabbit to sleep with you or not is a matter of preference. Observe where your rabbit feels most comfortable, and go with it. If you want to train it to sleep with you, then you can do it slowly while making your rabbit's safety your utmost priority.

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Where should a house rabbit sleep?

Your rabbit's resting area should have at least two compartments. A darkened sheltered area for sleeping away from noise and another for eating/relaxing. All areas should be well ventilated, dry and draught free as damp, poorly ventilated, hot or dirty environments can cause illness.

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Should I put my house rabbit in a cage at night?

An untrained rabbit probably should be kept in an enclosure while you're not home to supervise and at night when you sleep. Rabbits are crepuscular, which means that generally they sleep during the day and during the night but are ready to play at dawn and at twilight.

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How can I bond with my rabbit?

The best way to gain your rabbits' trust is by simply spending lots of time being near them, while allowing your bunnies to approach you in their own time. By sitting quietly with them in a safe enclosure, you'll show your rabbits that you aren't to be feared and that you can be trusted.

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How do rabbits show they trust you?

Nudging, head butting or rubbing against you is rabbit body language for loving attention. 'Give them a stroke or cuddle, or what you know they enjoy', says Rosie. 'Rubbing their faces against you is a way of sharing their scent profile, and showing that you really are friends.

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What do rabbits do when they trust you?

Most bunnies will be affectionate when they feel safe with you.
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Here's how you can tell that your rabbit likes you:
  • Circling your feet.
  • Chinning.
  • Grooming you.
  • Flopping down close to you.
  • Binkies.
  • Sitting on your lap.
  • Coming over for pets.
  • Purring when you pet them.

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Do rabbits miss you when you leave?

You may worry that your rabbit will be lonely. If you spend a lot of time with your rabbit, they will undoubtedly miss you when you're away, the same way you miss them. The two of you have developed a bond and friendship that your pet rabbit also understands.

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Can I leave my rabbit out all night?

They should be brought inside overnight. They can only stay outside at night too from mid-May when there is no longer any ground frost. If your rabbits have first been gradually accustomed to being kept outdoors, they can stay outdoors all year round from then. Even the ground frost won't bother them after that.

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What happens if you don't let your bunny out of its cage?

It's best to let your rabbit out of its cage or enclosure at least twice a day for exercise and socialization. If rabbits are regularly cooped up for more than 12 hours at a time, there is an increased risk that they will develop health problems (such as GI Stasis) or become depressed and lonely.

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Do rabbits sleep at night?

Nope! Another question that people often ask is whether rabbits sleep mostly during the day or at night. And the answer is neither. They are crepuscular, meaning that they are most active at dusk and dawn.

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