My Rabbits!

Hi everyone, thought I might do a post about my rabbits.

My Rabbits are Purebred Mini Lops.
Mini lops are the rabbit that have the round and chubby faces. They are also well known for there flopped ears.

I have 4 adult rabbits and 4 babies that I am selling.

My adults are;

• Ginger, a Broken fawn,which means she has white and ginger coloured fur.
• Thumper,a Solid black.
• Blue, BEW, it stands for Blue Eyed White. A blue eyed white is a white coloured rabbit with blue eyes.
• Shadow, a Solid black.

 My babies that I am selling are;

• 2 Black otters, they have black with white on there tummy.
• 1 Harlequin, that means black, brown and gray stripes.
• 1 Solid black.

Currently I have been selling them and there are a few left.

My Rabbits live in large hutches and get to graze on grass everyday. They are all vaccinated and healthy.

Here are some tips on caring for Rabbits;

• They need to live in large hutches, this lets them have more of a natural environment, which will make them happy and feel more secure. 
•  Every rabbit owner should know that a lot of the stuff you read on the internet isn't necessarily the truth. 
• Rabbits love to eat carrots and fresh veges! 
• If your rabbit is not looking good or you think they are ill, take out the pellets immediately and just give them greens for a day and then try giving them a small amount of plain oats. Do this because pellets have a lot of calcium in them and rabbits tummy's can't handle much of it. 
• Rabbits have a long lifespan of 10 or more years. So think about the long term. Think if you will still love and care for them in 10 years time.
• If you do decide to keep them inside you will need to let them out everyday to have a run around and eat some nutritious grass and dandelions. Also you will need to rabbit proof every  thing in your house, even if they won't be free ranged because rabbit are very smart animals and it won't take them long before they figure out how to escape.
• A rabbit hutch needs to be at least 10 times the size of them. The hutches you buy in the shops are way to small!
• Rabbit are very smart and can be taught to go toilet in a litter tray. Just get a tray and line it with newspaper and fill it half full with wood pulp, shredded newspaper or straw. NOT HAY!!!
• Rabbits need a balanced diet, the rabbits diet should consist of:

1. Vegetables :The basic diet of an adult rabbit should consist of leafy, dark green vegetables such as romaine and leaf lettuces, parsley, cilantro, collard greens, arugula, escarole, endive, dandelion greens, and others. Variety is important, so feed your rabbit three different vegetables at a time. When introducing new veggies to a rabbit’s diet, try just one at a time and keep quantities limited.
2. Fruits and Treats :Rabbits also enjoy treats. Cartoons and other fictional portrayals of rabbits would lead us to believe that carrots are the basis of a healthy rabbit diet. Many rabbits enjoy carrots, but they are a starchy vegetable and should only be given sparingly as a treat. Other treats your rabbit might enjoy are apples (without stems or seeds), blueberries, papaya, strawberries, pears, peaches, plums, or melon. Extra-sugary fruits like bananas, grapes, and raisins are good too, but should be given on a more limited basis.
3. Foods to avoid :With such sensitive digestive systems, there are a number of foods that rabbits should avoid eating. These include iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, corn, beans, potatoes, beets, onions, rhubarb, bamboo, and many others. Also, don’t feed your rabbit chocolate, candy, anything moldy, or most human foods.
4. Pellets :If you choose to make pellets a part of your rabbit’s diet, it is best to use them as a supplement to the dark green, leafy vegetables, not as a substitute. These pellets should only be given in small quantities.
5. Water :Rabbits should always have an ample supply of fresh water available. Be sure to change your rabbit’s water at least once each day. Water can be kept in a sipper bottle or bowl. If you use a sipper bottle, watch new rabbits to make sure they know how to use the bottles, and clean bottles daily so the tubes don’t get clogged. If you use a bowl, make sure that the bowl is heavy enough to avoid tipping and spilling.

I hope you liked my tips and suggestions. If you have any questions just add a comment and I will answer as soon as possible.