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Introduction

This is the research I’ve done on looking after a rabbit, to make sure the rabbits are healthy and happy. It includes : food, safe way to build a fox proof fence and hutch.

I hope you enjoy this:)

What rabbits eat:

Hay - This should make up the majority of your rabbit’s diet.

Pellets - ½ cup of pellets per five to six pounds of body weight per day (2.5-3kg) $25 per month.

Veggies- Romaine lettuce, kale, herbs, and rabbit approved vegetables should be given daily in rotation. Also, certain fruits can be offered in small quantities as treats. This supply will need to be replenished weekly.

Fruit - strawberries

Rabbit Background:

· A female rabbit is called a doe.

· A male rabbit is called a buck.

· A young rabbit is called a kit (or kitten).

· Rabbits live in groups.

· The European rabbit lives underground, in burrows.

· More than half of the world's rabbits live in North America.

· Rabbits have long ears which can be as long as 10 cm (4 in) in length.

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Pet bunnies may come in domesticated colours and breeds, but their perspective on the world remains ever so close to that of their wild relatives. Because they are a prey species, life is all about survival and they are in a constant state of alert. This explains why many rabbits don’t like being picked up and may nip if you try – your hands are not too dissimilar to a bird of prey swooping down to catch them.

Source: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/rabbit-facts

Games

Playing games with your rabbit is a great way to prevent boredom, encourage exercise and get to know them a bit better. Mornings and evenings are the best times as this is when rabbits are most active.

One of the simplest games is to sit or lie on the ground and let your rabbit approach you. It will probably hop on and off you from every direction, investigate every bit of your clothing (watch out for nibbles!) and may even lick your face as a sign of affection.

You can build an obstacle course for your rabbit out of cardboard boxes, tunnels, newspapers and so on. Many rabbits love jumping so you could even create a set of jumps. Some rabbits like playing with footballs or basketballs, rolling them around the floor, digging at them or even running after them when you throw it.

If you have enough space, or a garden, you can play "chase" with your rabbit. This does not mean you chasing the rabbit, although some rabbits do enjoy this and may initiate it themselves by flicking their ears and racing away from you playfully. The general idea is that the rabbit chases you. Run across the room or garden, calling your rabbit (see "voice commands"). A confident rabbit will soon get the idea and chase after you, perhaps adding in some jumps and twists as it runs.

Remember that rabbits tire quickly so if you rabbit flops down after a few minutes, give it a chance to rest and recover. Never force your rabbit to play with you - they will let you know when they've had enough!

Source: http://www.bunnyhugga.com/a-to-z/rabbit-behaviour/playtime.html