Please keep in mind that this is only basic care and not a full guide, always do your research before purchasing any pet!

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Housing: Most important when purchasing a rabbit is being aware of the space they need. While allowing your rabbit to free-roam is ideal, that is not always an option. Bunnies are prey animals and permitting them to interact with other species can be dangerous. To care for a rabbit you need to be able to provide them a comforting and well-secured space away from others. Your bunny will need at least a 6x4 ft space to comfortably live in.  

          Having two bunnies can be possible but fighting can be common depending on the bunnies personality and if they are fixed or not. If you do decide to own more than one rabbit, always have an extra space separated from each other and when housing them together the space will need to be doubled. Hutches are always an option and need to be twice the length of the rabbit's body lying down. If housed in a hutch a x-pen of 6x4 ft is needed. An X-pen is an exercise pen that your bunny will need to have access to for at least 4 hours a day.

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Nutrition: Rabbits' stomachs can be sensitive and changing their pellet food too often can be bad for them. We will send home with you their transition food and you are welcome to continue to use that food or change to another brand. Contacting your vet about your bunny's diet is the best option when planning to purchase another type of feed.

          One of the most common mistakes first-time rabbit owners make is only giving them pellet feed! Hay should be the only food you are giving your rabbit unlimited access to. The least being greens. While most greens can be safe it is always best to double check. This article is a good list of what not to feed them; https://bunnylady.com/what-not-to-feed-your-pet-rabbit/.

           Also keep in mind that rabbits need to have access to water at all times. A deep plastic, metal, or ceramic bowl is best. Only having a water bottle for your rabbit can stress them out because it does not dispense water fast enough.

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Enrichment: Enrichment is something every animal needs and there are many ways to do it. Chewable toys are extremely important for mental stimulation and they also keep your rabbit's dental growth in check. Puzzles are also common and can be very entertaining to watch. It's also a great idea to keep your bunnies mind working by teaching them tricks.