A rabbit care handbook for complete beginners rabbits as pets, rabbit books. Up to 10 years feeding feed a good quality pellet that is speci. Faqs in our faqs, learn about litterbox training, housing, spayneuter, the hazards of outdoor living, diet, bunny proofing, toys, chewing, aggression, and more. Domestic rabbits are the descendants of the european rabbit, oryctolagus cuniculus, from western europe and northwestern africa, and have been kept as domesticated pets since the early sixteenth century. This userfriendly book on pet rabbit health from a caretakeras perspective is written for people with little or no medical or veterinary background. For cover to cover, understanding your rabbit s habits is packed with information on rabbit behaviour and mannerisms, covering body language, common rabbit behaviours and abnormal behaviours in depth and using over a hundred line drawings to illustrate body shape and movement is a simple, but effective way. My house rabbit offers tips on pet rabbit care, bunny behavior, and health. By following the advice in this book, both rabbit owners and veterinary health professionals report healthier and more content rabbits.
Though providing care for these adorable creatures isnt difficult, rabbits have a long lifespanmore than 10 yearsand many specific care requirements. Rabbit rescue, inc, page 1 introduction the bunny burrow rabbit rescue is a dfw area notforprofit organization dedicated to working with rescued house rabbits and finding them new adoptive homes. Mounting indicates a hormonal rabbit and time for spaying or neutering. Common problems among rabbit owners are discussed, as are probable causes for irregular behavior, including instincts that make rabbits behave in certain ways. Many problem rabbits have been cured simply by desexing them.
If they are close together, facing upwards and pointing outwards, the rabbit is likely to be relaxed and happy. A comprehensive book for rabbit enthusiasts, owners and veterinary professionals covering all aspects of rabbit behavior. Thumper thp when entering the room or opening the kennel door this animal will stompthump their foot down to make a loud noise. I found this book to be very informative and helpful in helping me care for my pet bunny. Rabbits need a balanced diet of unlimited grass hay timothy, orchard, oat. Here are our favorite rabbit care, behavior, and reference books.
Oct 07, 2015 this book is pretty short, but it shows all main rabbit behavioral problems and explains what rabbits really need. By following the advice in this book, both rabbit owners and veterinary health. It has critical information about rabbit care that you may not easily find anywhere else. Below are some examples of different behaviors rabbits display when they communicate with people, other rabbits, and other animals. Remember to observe the complete picture within the rabbits environment when interpreting these behaviors. Can be used to get attention from human companions.
Bunnies for bunnies is a book by 22 international artists who brought. A complete guide to rabbit care illustrated edition by meg brown, virginia richardson isbn. This book helps veterinarians and rabbit owners to overcome these challenges by understanding the rabbit s nature and needs. This page is our rabbit care information hub linking you with our extensive info on rabbit husbandry everything one does to take care of rabbits the quick links on this page will conveniently take you straight to the topics and rabbitrelated information you are specifically searching for. This guide to troubleshooting rabbit behavior clues owners in to the history of the domesticated rabbit and describes how rabbits live and breed. Your rabbit is sick and you need to seek veterinary care immediately. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rabbit behaviour, health and care from dymocks online bookstore.
Its goal is to help you learn to identify and understand your pets behaviours and then use that knowledge to improve your rabbits welfare. We observe the behavior of rabbits in all its facets. From cover to cover, understanding your rabbits habits is packed with information on rabbit behaviour and mannerisms, covering body language, common rabbit behaviours and abnormal behaviours in depth and using over a hundred line drawings to illustrate body shape and movement in a simple, but effective way. From the basics like how to choose a pet rabbit, to a helpful guide on rabbit. A rabbit s body language can be subtle, therefore its not always easy to understand how a rabbit s feeling. Whoever came up with the phrase dumb bunny didnt know rabbits. Allow your rabbit to remain in an area or vehicle where there are fumes from exhaust or chemicals such as paint, insecticides, etc.
All aspects of rabbit care for both new and experienced pet rabbit owners. Understanding your rabbit s habits is all about the fascinating, and sometimes puzzling, behaviour of pet rabbits. Understanding rabbit behavior how to care for small pets. The bunny burrow also focuses on educating the public about house rabbits and their care. Rabbits that have not been neutered or spayed are far more likely to have behavioural problems, caused by sexual frustration andor territoriality. It should never substitute for a trip to the veterinarian. These are powerful indicators of disdain in the rabbit world, and should your rabbit care what you think, they may be quite effective. Although timid and shy, rabbit behavior is highly complex. A rabbits behaviour can vary based on their age, personality or past experiences, however its common to see rabbits who are frightened or in pain develop habits such as aggression or hiding. For example, clean your rabbits living quarters when she is out and about. Buy rabbit behaviour, health and care first edition by marit emilie buseth, richard saunders isbn. I take the ten most common rabbit behaviour problems and explain the.
Owners of house rabbits know these are intelligent creatures with distinct personalities and a range of behaviors. This book is an essential, thorough, very practical guide to understanding and caring for your rabbit. How to understand the communication and behavior of your. Whether youre planning on raising a pet rabbit as a 4h project or you simply have unwanted wild rabbits destroying your landscape, fully understanding their behavior is important. Here are typical rabbit behaviors and their translation. Rabbit behaviour pet rabbit care, rabbit care, pet rabbit. Rabbit behaviour, health and care is a practical guide to caring for rabbits and is directed to new owners, who receive an overall program for understanding a rabbit s nature, requirements, and special needs as well as an overall approach to rabbit health.
Written by a veterinarian this book covers all the basics of taking care of your pet rabbit. Petpals rabbit behaviors ohio 4h youth development. This book helps veterinarians and rabbit owners to overcome these challenges by. Jul 23, 2019 these are powerful indicators of disdain in the rabbit world, and should your rabbit care what you think, they may be quite effective. Rabbit behaviour understanding your rabbits habits. Feb 16, 2016 rabbits are also highly social animals that crave contact and interaction with their human caretakers. All rabbits are individual, however if your rabbit s behaviour changes suddenly, please consult your vet for advice.
This is one of the best indepth books on rabbit behavior available. As a new bunny owner, you may notice some undesirable behaviors as you introduce your pet to its new home. As a general rule of thumb about posture, the least prepared a rabbit is to leap up and run, the more relaxed she is. Understanding rabbit behavior is important to help us cohabitate with both wild and domestic rabbits. The house rabbit handbook is the first and still the best book on house rabbit care, and the book that started house rabbit society faqs.
Its goal is to help rabbit owners play a more active, informed role in their rabbits health care decisions. Katie gillespie provides information about the life cycle, species, physical characteristics, and behaviors of rabbits, and explains how to. After breeding 33 days before, i had removed the buck from his cage, instead of the doe, and put him in her cage, since they looked very close to identical. As the new caretaker of a rabbit you will soon learn what bunny enthusiasts already know. Rabbits are fun, smart and beautiful creatures who can add a lot of enjoyment to your life. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Rabbits are also unique creatures who form tight bonds with their families, but they also have some quirks you should know about. A rabbit does not express all of these behaviors in each situation. Declawing a rabbit results in an amputation of the first phalanx of each toe. For those of you interested in getting a pet rabbit, good for you.
The house rabbit handbook is the first and still the best book on house rabbit care, and the book that started house rabbit society. Anyone considering adding a rabbit to their family should carefully research books and web sites on rabbit care before making a decision. Discover what to feed your holland lop bunny, types of rabbit cages, and all the supplies youll need to keep your bunny safe and happy. Gain the knowledge and skills that you need to ensure your rabbit is the perfect pet. The focus is on explaining normal behavior as a basis for describing optimal. Alternatively, a worried rabbits ears will be flattened against their back. Rabbits are extremely popular pets, but misconceptions about their care and behaviour are widespread. Alternatively, a worried rabbit s ears will be flattened against their back.
Honking soft, almost inaudible sounds is a courting behavior. Sep 23, 2018 rabbits can be great pets with proper care. The first thing to consider before you get a pet rabbit is that they have a long lifespan so be prepared to care for them long term. The focus is on explaining normal behaviour as a basis for describing optimal welfare, with an emphasis on rabbits. All rabbits are individual, however if your rabbits behaviour changes suddenly, please consult your vet for advice. This book is particularly good at explaining how the behavior of domestic rabbits. Most illnesses or behaviour problems are a direct or indirect result of poor nutrition and care. In summary, prevention and treatment of behavior problems in pet rabbits depend on our ability to understand the natural behaviors these animals have inherited from their wild ancestors. Once the rabbit has made this association, the click can be used as an immediate reinforcement for a behavior. From cover to cover, understanding your rabbit s habits is packed with information on rabbit behaviour and mannerisms, covering body language, common rabbit behaviours and abnormal behaviours in depth and using over a hundred line drawings to illustrate body shape and movement in a simple, but effective way. In many instances, rabbits kept in hutches, pet stores, or laboratories do not receive enough stimulation or physical space to demonstrate their full behavioral repertoire.
This special edition of my book understanding your rabbit s habits also includes 10 rabbit behaviour problems solved, a series of articles with advice on common behaviour issues, for no extra cost order your copy now. From the basics like how to choose a pet rabbit, to a helpful guide on rabbit diseases and health conditions its everything that you need. Adopting a rabbit who is already spayed or neutered from a shelter or rescue. Here are more places to read about rabbit behavior, training, and other. Since its first edition in 1985, and in its subsequent printings since that time, house rabbit handbook is the definitive source book for care and behavior. Rabbits really eat a few very important types of foods.
Not domesticated until the sixteenth century, the behaviors of wild rabbits remain strong in domestic rabbits and influence the interactions they have with their peers and their steward. Pet rabbits have bigger personalities than most people give them credit for. There are rabbit attitudes and behaviors that can be interpreted quite easily, allowing us to better understand our bunny and to create a better relationship with him. Rabbit behaviour rabbit advice and welfare rspca advice. For example, clean your rabbit s living quarters when she is out and about. The complete rabbit care guide package will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to provide a rabbit with outstanding emotional and physical care and a stimulating environment.
Katie gillespie provides information about the life cycle, species, physical characteristics, and behaviors of rabbits, and explains how to house, feed, and care for them. By following the advice in this book, both rabbit owners and. This book is pretty short, but it shows all main rabbit behavioral problems and explains what rabbits really need. The trick is getting started when youve never had a rabbit before. Understanding your rabbits habits is all about the fascinating, and sometimes puzzling, behaviour of pet rabbits. They need a lot more time and effort than people assume, but the payoff is a curious, playful companion that will be part of the family for years. Learn what to expect in terms of bunny behavior and care of your pet rabbit.
All rabbits do things to communicate that they are happy, sad, or scared and while every rabbit is different, certain behaviors mean the same thing for most rabbits. This is likely the key to the attraction that rabbits, both wild and domestic, hold for man. This page is our rabbit care information hub linking you with our extensive info on rabbit husbandry everything one does to take care of rabbits the quick links on this page will conveniently take you straight to the topics and rabbit related information you are specifically searching for. Its goal is to help you learn to identify and understand your pets behaviours and then use that knowledge to improve your rabbit s welfare. Rabbit behavior true story about a pregnant aurora rex doe. People who have never had a pet rabbit may not understand that each rabbit has its own unique personality. Rabbit behaviour, body language and relationships information on common rabbit behaviour, body language and noises, daily routine, companionship, hierarchy, personality, destructive behaviour, aggression, bonding and bereavement, handling, training and exercise. Rabbits need a balanced diet of unlimited grass hay timothy, orchard, oat, brome, limited pellets, and fresh greens. A rabbits body language can be subtle, therefore its not always easy to understand how a rabbits feeling. This book is easy to read and has all of the information you will need to properly care for your pet rabbit. Apr 21, 2010 a rabbit may learn its behavioural pattern at a young age yet still be taught something different at an older age. Emergency vet care can easily run in the hundreds of dollars.
The book warns that you should be ready to spend a lot of efforts and a lot of time and, may be, some money to make the rabbit happy with you. Background your rabbit needs exercise out of his cage in a. I think, everyone, who going to get a pet rabbit, should read this book. A rabbit s behaviour can vary based on their age, personality or past experiences, however its common to see rabbits who are frightened or in pain develop habits such as aggression or hiding. Learn to cope with some naughty behaviors to conclude, it is probably best to think of your bunny as a small, haughty, cyclonic force of nature. Bunny care advice for firsttime holland lop pet bunny owners. Heres how to provide the best care for your pet rabbit. Here are some tips on how to avoid these behaviors and discipline your rabbit appropriately. Basic information for those interested in getting a pet bunny rabbit. Rabbits are also highly social animals that crave contact and interaction with their human caretakers. Learn about proper diet for rabbits, litter training, bunny proofing, and more. Rabbits are intelligent, curious, sometimes stubborn and funloving animals that make loving and entertaining companion pets. I can provide daily supervised time for my rabbit outside of its enclosure i can commit to taking care of my rabbit for up to 10 years there is an adult who can provide primary care for this pet.
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