June's Rabbit Facts

Here are some facts that are helpful to every one considering a rabbit as a companion pet.

Did You Know?

• A healthy, happy bunny can live from 8 to sometimes 14 years!

• Spaying or neutering your pet rabbit is highly encouraged for better litterbox habits, behaviors, and health.

• The biggest killer of unspayed female rabbits over age 4 is uterine cancer.

• Rabbits teeth grow continuously throughout its life (need hay and things to chew to keep them trim!) 

• Rabbits ears help regulate their temperature.

• Rabbits are VERY fond of electrical cords, wires, and phone cords, and bun-proofing is necessary.

• Rabbits have very good memories.

• Rabbits are crepuscular. (active at dawn & twilight)

• Rabbits can make a variety of sounds.

• Rabbits have a scent gland under their chin (odorless to us) and "chin" everything to leave its scent, including people!

• When happy, rabbits will perform a series of jumps, twists, runs, or combinations of all! This has been coined a "binky".

• Softwood shavings (pine & cedar) should NOT be used for bedding!

• Quality hay should be the primary diet for buns.

• Litterbox training is easy with a little guidance & praise!

• Because buns are prey animals, they will hide any illness or injury. It is very wise to really understand your bun and it's habits to catch any "warning" signs.

• Rabbit food pellets with seeds and treats is not recommended.

• Bunnies are pure love.

--Sweet Binks a Rabbit Rescue in CT and RI.

Submitted by:

• June Booth
  House Rabbit Society-Educator
  985.649.8990

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