Pygmy/mini rabbits may require a lot of effort in their care because these animals are very weak and gentle. If you need more information on how to raise a dwarf rabbit, this article can be your guide.
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Method 1 of 3: Layoff
Step 1. Buy a cage to put in the house
Some people like to let their rabbits freely roam their home. However, this may not be your choice. Either way, your rabbit will need a cage. The cage should be in a safe place, and not disturbed. The cage can be lined with plastic or wood, but not wire as this can injure the pygmy rabbit's feet. It is recommended that the cage be covered with a blanket about 5.1 cm thick. Some good brands, eg Carefresh and Yesterday's News. Inside the rabbit cage there must be a litter box (a special sandbox/tub provided for rabbits to urinate and dispose of feces), a hiding place, a bowl filled with food, a shelf for dry grass/straw, and a water bottle.
Step 2. Build a training cage
You can put the cage outside if your lawn is not fertilized and no other pets are using it. On the other hand, you can also design an enclosed area in the house and let your dwarf bunny play in it. However, if you're building a cage indoors, it's a good idea to understand how your rabbit receives it.
Method 2 of 3: Food
Step 1. Feed the rabbits dry grass/hay
Dry grass/hay is the main food for any rabbit breed. Your dwarf rabbit should always have an unlimited supply of fresh, dry grass/hay at all times. Do not give alfalfa hay as food for your rabbit as this breed is not good for him. Give timothy hay or some other type of hay.
Step 2. Feed your rabbit pellets (artificial food)
Choose good quality branded foods that don't contain grains or excess sugar. For a 2,268 kg rabbit, we recommend feeding 1/4 cup of pellets. Timothy dry grass is great for rabbits older than 7 weeks.
Step 3. Give your rabbit fresh vegetables and fruits
It's a good idea to give your rabbit 2 cups of leaves/greens. A piece of carrot, apple (without seeds), banana, or strawberry are all good treats for your dwarf rabbit. Make sure you do your research to find out which vegetables and fruits are safe for your rabbit to eat, as some of them can be toxic.
Method 3 of 3: Toys
Step 1. Buy a baby toy made of hard plastic or a special toy for rabbits
Not the kind of toys to bite into, but toys made of hard material that won't come off when chewed, such as keys and bells (a baby toy that makes a sound when shaken) to hang on top of the cage.
Step 2. Collect the cardboard boxes for the television/other items
You can fill cardboard toilet paper containers with dry grass/straw or simply place them in their cage and let your pygmy rabbit try to interact with them. You can also make a bunny hideout by removing the bottom of the cardboard box and making holes in the doors and windows.
Step 3. Make a toy egg filled with rice
The idea is as follows: take an Easter egg made of plastic, fill it with dry rice, then glue the lid with glue. Your rabbit will love to smack him around. Just make sure to take the toy out of the cage at night, as your rabbit will most likely wake you up!
Tips
- Be careful when lifting your pygmy rabbit. Make sure you hold it properly, as lifting it incorrectly can irritate the rabbit and then kick it.
- When lifting the pygmy rabbit use both hands-one hand supporting the chin and the other supporting the lower body. Support her against your chin and always support her lower body.
- Do not make very loud noises nearby, as these animals have sensitive ears.
- Make sure you keep the rabbit away from small holes and under furniture, as this will be difficult to remove and may injure him.
- Never hold/lift the rabbit by the ear, because it will really hurt him.
- Fresh fruit and vegetables should be provided 5-6 times per week for rabbits older than 6 months.
- Dwarf rabbits need exercise and time to interact at least 2 hours per day.
Warning
- Watch out for anything in the house that can harm your dwarf rabbit, such as power lines, and small places where rabbits can get trapped.
- Children under 9 or 10 years of age should always be supervised. Rabbit bites are sometimes very hard / sharp.
