Raising Happy Rabbits: Housing, Feeding, and Care Instructions for Your Rabbit's First Year

by Brittany May, Penny Ausley

Overview

Let Brittany May and Penny Ausley help you choose the right kind of rabbit for your home, and answer your questions about housing, litter training, proper feeding, exercise, grooming, illnesses, playtime activities, normal/abnormal behavior, and more.

So, you’re thinking about buying or adopting a pet rabbit. Wonderful! Or maybe you’ve already brought a fuzzy bundle of joy home and you’re realizing you could use a little guidance. Rabbits are adorable and soft and fun, but they also require a fair amount of work and knowledge to make sure they’re living a happy, healthy life.

With the right approach, you will soon discover that your new pet rabbit can become your best pet ever. With time, attention, and patience, a deep bond can develop and you will be friends “furever.” Learn all about:

• Finding a vet
• Choosing an appropriate cage
• Pellets, hay, and fresh foods
• Growing herbs and lettuces for your bunny
• Toys to keep your rabbit engaged
• Illnesses to watch for
• And more!

Make your first year with your bunny a fun and fulfilling experience that will bond you and your new rabbit for life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510737174
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	02/05/2019
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	315,583
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Brittany May and Penny Ausley run an eight-acre hobby farm named Happy Days Farm with rabbits, chickens, turkeys, and guinea fowl. They have been raising rabbits for over five years, and through trial and error have learned many natural methods that have helped keep their rabbits happy and healthy. Learn more at www.happy-days-farm.com. They live in Mebane, North Carolina and Burlington, North Carolina.

Brittany May and Penny Ausley run an eight-acre hobby farm named Happy Days Farm with rabbits, chickens, turkeys, and guinea fowl. They have been raising rabbits for over five years, and through trial and error have learned many natural methods that have helped keep their rabbits happy and healthy. Learn more at www.happy-days-farm.com. They live in Mebane, North Carolina and Burlington, North Carolina.

Table of Contents

Raising Happy Rabbits: An Introduction 1

Finding a New Pet Rabbit 6

Preparing for Your Pet Rabbit 19

Getting to Know Your Rabbit 30

Rabbit Care 75

Rabbit Habits and Health 95

Caring for Your Rabbit during Vacations and Holidays 123

Rabbits on the Homestead 131

Final Notes 136

Acknowledgments 139

Resources 140

Index 141