Whether you are a long-time rabbit owner, or a first time lover of rabbits, I find it’s good to learn how a rabbit breeder has kept their rabbits, as it helps in the transition of a bunny to new home.
I focus on raising bunnies for health and temperament. I do my best to give you the best bunny I can. My bunnies are friendly, easy to handle buns.
Breed Description
Feeding
My dutch rabbits eat around 1/3 cup of pellets every single day. How much they get depends on the condition they are in. Due to my work schedule they normally get pellets in the morning. Along with fresh water.
I feed pellets from the Hensall feed mill. It's a good 17% protein food.
My mixed grain mix includes black oil sunflower seed, striped sunflower seed, rolled mixed grains, oatmeal and some stale dry goods like crackers, cheerios, etc. They don't get a whole lot and they LOVE getting it. :)
Housing
A minimum cage size is 24 x 30 inches, larger is preferred.
Solid or wire bottomed cages work well, as long as rabbits are kept clean and away from their litter. Wire cages do not cause sore hocks, wet and dirty conditions along with poor genetics cause that.
Fresh Water Daily
In the warm months I use roller-ball style water bottles. I refill them as needed.
Monthly/Weekly Check Ups
Weekly check ups would include damage from fighting if keeping rabbits in pairs. Or unusual injuries. Rabbits can easily get small cuts from rubbing against sharp objects.
Neutering/Spaying
Their behaviour will indicate this need.
1. Mating behaviour that doesn’t dissipate. These behaviours include spraying (males and females), running around your feet honking, false pregnancies, moody females, etc.
2. Over-protective behaviour. Males and females being protective of their space. Males biting. Females acting pushy and growly.
3. Needs of a companion rabbit. Wanting to prevent offspring or trying to bond two same gender animals.
I would advise calling around to different vet clinics about this surgery as prices vary.