Rabbits

Rabbits can live happily either indoors or outdoors, or both!

Your home is a safe and special space for you, your family, and pets to live in. When a baby arrives, parents will ‘baby-proof’ the house to ensure the place is safe for little ones. But paw-rents should also do a safety sweep of their home as well – as pets can be in danger from household items and chemicals, too!

At SPCA, we encourage all rabbit owners to desex their rabbits as early as possible. But, if you find yourself caring for a doe and her kits, this guide can help you the proper care for both mother and her babies.

Domestic rabbits are a popular companion animal in New Zealand. However, many owners do not have their rabbits desexed, which can lead to health problems and overpopulation.

Why does my bunny Eddie chew through cords? How can I get him to stop?

Rabbits are sociable animals who will enjoy lots of attention and company from you. However, some rabbits may not be used to being handled.

Litter training your indoors rabbits is a great way to make life easier for both you and your rabbits.

If your rabbits have a healthy diet, plenty of space, and at least one compatible companion rabbit they should live a happy and healthy life.

Rabbits are herbivores, which means that they need a plant-based, high-fibre diet. Hay and grass should form the basis (85%) of your rabbits’ diet. The remainder of your rabbits’ diet should be fresh vegetables (10%) and a small amount of pellets specifically designed for rabbits (around 5%).

Rabbits can bring enormous joy to our lives. If you are thinking of adopting rabbits or if you already have the pleasure of living with rabbits, then this guide may help you to make the most of your time with these wonderful creatures.