Part 2 of 3: Making Your Rabbit Comfortable In Your Home
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Create a comfortable space. Your rabbit may be resistant to your affection because he does not yet feel safe in your home. You can help your rabbit adjust by creating a quiet, comfortable place for him in which he will be safe from any other pets in the house. You may even want to keep your rabbit's cage in a separate room that will allow him to feel safe from commotion and disruption, although such a location may reduce your rabbit's interaction with people, and could end up causing him to have a harder time adjusting to your home.[15]
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Choose an area in
your home that will allow for daily interaction with and observation of the
people in your household, but is still removed enough that your rabbit won't
feel frightened by the chaos of day-to-day life.[16]
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Be sure to keep
the room your rabbit lives in at a comfortable temperature. Most rabbits need a
stable temperature between 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 to 21.1 degrees
Celsius). Anything higher or lower than that range could prove fatal for your
rabbit.[17]
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Keep your rabbit's
cage out of direct sunlight. Providing adequate shade will help regulate his
environmental temperature and keep him from overheating.[18]
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Give your rabbit room to play. Exercise is an important part of a rabbit's life, and playtime is often the best exercise. If your rabbit's crate isn't big enough to allow him to jump and run around in, build a little enclosure (preferably indoors) for him to run and play in.[19]
· Play areas should be rabbit-proofed. Remove any electrical cords and other household objects that you don't want your rabbit to chew on. If it is an outdoor area, be sure that the enclosure is completely fenced in and that your rabbit will not be able to hop out of the enclosure.[20]
· Play areas should be rabbit-proofed. Remove any electrical cords and other household objects that you don't want your rabbit to chew on. If it is an outdoor area, be sure that the enclosure is completely fenced in and that your rabbit will not be able to hop out of the enclosure.[20]
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Supervise your
rabbit any time he is outside of his cage. Rabbits are curious animals and can
easily get hurt or find their way into dangerous places.[21]
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Keep your rabbit's
cage out of direct sunlight. Providing adequate shade will help regulate his
environmental temperature and keep him from overheating.[18]
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Feed your rabbit a proper diet. One of the best ways to ensure your rabbit likes you is by feeding him the things he needs the most.
· Rabbits need a constant supply of grass hay, like timothy grass (Phleum pratense) or brome grass (Bromus), to ensure gastrointestinal health.[22]
· Rabbits need a constant supply of grass hay, like timothy grass (Phleum pratense) or brome grass (Bromus), to ensure gastrointestinal health.[22]
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Give your rabbit a
pellet food formula with a minimum of 15 to 19% protein content and 18% fiber
content. Rabbits over six months old should be given between 1/8 and 1/4 cup of
pellet food per five pounds of body weight daily. (So, for example, a ten pound
rabbit should be given between 1/4 and 1/2 cup of food every day.)[23]
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Feed your rabbit
fresh leafy greens. Dark leaf lettuce, turnip greens, and carrot tops are often
preferred by rabbits. Your rabbit should get a minimum of two cups of leafy
greens per six pounds of body weight. (So, for example, a 12 pound rabbit would
receive a minimum of four cups of leafy greens each day.)[24]
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Ensure that your
rabbit has constant access to fresh, clean drinking water, either from a rabbit
bottle or a sturdy bowl that won't be easily tipped over.[25]
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Give your rabbit plenty of toys. Rabbits love to play. You can buy toys specifically made for rabbits, or make your own at home.
· Rabbits typically need toys that allow them to chew, dig/burrow, and hide. Empty cardboard boxes make excellent starter toys, but you can get as creative as you want while making or buying toys to enrich your rabbit's play time.[26]
· Rabbits typically need toys that allow them to chew, dig/burrow, and hide. Empty cardboard boxes make excellent starter toys, but you can get as creative as you want while making or buying toys to enrich your rabbit's play time.[26]
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