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BUNNY CARE INFO

Pellets & Hay - I will be including some of their current pellets to take home with your new bunny. Rabbits have sensitive tummies and don’t like change to their diet. so, adding a little bit of their new food, you have with their current food will help ease some tummy trouble. (I use Hi-Pro Pellets as well as Oxbow Young Bunny Pellets for under 6 months). Bunnies under 6months old should only get hay and pellets and unlimited until 6 months then change gradually to there new adult food. Pellets should then be limited to ¼ cup a day with unlimited Timothy hay Or orchard Grass Hay ( all my buns eat Orchard Grass Hay). Hay is needed to help break down their always growing teeth. They LOVE to chew! Fresh water should always be available to them especially replaced with fresh water on warmer days about 2-3 times a day I like to change.
Veggies- are an essential for bunnies’ diet, however there are many veggies that are a danger to your bunny – iceberg lettuce is a killer! Leafy greens such as romaine, spring mix, spinach and kale are great for your bunny in Moderation. Bunnies love Dandelions the green leaves stems, and flowers are all great for them and it’s one of our bunnies’ favorite things! You can as well feed wild weeds and grass (Be sure it has not been sprayed with chemicals ) for your bunny it’s an excellent natural source for nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Herbs such as dill, cilantro, mint etc. Are a bunny’s favorite too!
Treats- carrots cabbage are on a limited bases (I don’t like feeding cabbage to my buns at all due to the gassiness of the vegetable) Carrots are high in sugars so only limited as a treat It’s hard to not feed them much because it’s a bunny’s favorite so what I like to do is feed in small Chunk’s, so the carrot lasts a bit longer for them to chew on it and enjoy it longer. We also feed Dehydrated Veg and fruit as treats.
Fruits- are very popular with the bunnies but as well limited to a treat due to high sugars. Fruits such as apple, banana strawberries, raspberries (and leaves) and lots more Always do your research before feeding your bunny fruits and vegetables not listed for the safety of your pet. The leaves of raspberries are great anytime. 
Rabbit Toys- there are so many toys on the market for your bunny, I find most bunnies at least mine here love the wooden chew toys!!(we have plenty of handmade wood chew toys on our website to purchase as well) And its a plus to help grind down those ever-growing teeth. They also love to toss cups (baby stacking cups are great for this) You can also make bunny toys Using toilet paper rolls stuffed with their favorite hay or weeds and dandelions. Here my bunnies love tossing around small stuffed toys. Also, branches are great too!! You can search online for great bunny toy ideas and safe woods to use! Be sure that your bunny doesn’t digest any plastic or harmful things.
Basic Needs for Your Pet Bunny.Bunny cages/enclosures- Bunnies don’t like to be caged. They get bored easily and can get aggressive if caged to long they need lots of exercise and room to jump run and binky around. They are very active and love human interaction. Small cages are no good for your bunny please be sure your bunny has an adequately sized home and bunny proof area to play run and jump around in. (Always be sure cords are up and out of the way they are prone to chewing cords) 
Litter Training- Bunnies can be litter trained we like using cat litter boxes so the bunnies can fully fit in the litter pan to avoid accidental spills. You can use shredded paper, shavings or Wood Pellets as well as Hay/straw. Do not use clay-based litters due to the fact bunnies will nibble on the litter when going to the washroom. And be prepared bunnies don’t always feel the poop when hopping around so there may be poop trails in places which is easy to clean. Rabbits are clean animals but don’t be alarmed if you catch them eating their poop it is normal and natural, they sometimes poop nutrient based poops which gets reprocessed when they eat it. 
Outdoor play- bunnies love to be outside on nice days to eat grass and explore, be sure to have a secure area or harness and leash for your bunny make sure the harness is on properly and check to make sure it’s secure so your bunny can’t slip out accidently.( also be sure your bun is used to being leashed as they can harm themselves if they get scared and try to dash off while being on the leash) Bunnies love to dig you can get them a sand box to dig and play in to save your yard and their pen from escaping ( check out safe sand to use for your bunny not all are safe). Always check on your bunnies. They are quick diggers. 
Rabbit Do's and Don'ts- Never hold a bunny on their backs! Unless necessary for medical reason. Bunnies go into a trance when held on their backs which really stresses them out! It may seem that they like it, but they are just in a trance and really scared. Bunny bums NEED to be held properly as well as they do not like feeling like they are unstable/off the ground. Never be too rough holding your bunny no squeezing your bunny. When your new bunny comes home, they may be very shy so for the first little while just sit on the ground and let your bunny come to you don’t rush the bonding process or force it, it takes time for your bunny to trust and know that you aren’t there to harm them, talk with them and be patient with them. Bunnies are prey animals so hovering over a bunny may frighten them until they know who you are 😊