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Owning a pet rabbit is very rewarding. It is just so cute, soft, and fluffy that so many people love adopting a pet rabbit. It is important to remember however that owning a rabbit is not as easy as it seems. Some people make a mistake of thinking that it is just like owning a stuffed toy since a pet rabbit looks almost the same. But a rabbit has life, and therefore has needs. It is also not a toy that you can play around without feeding or caring for. With that in mind, read on to these tips on rabbit nutrition and care.
Housing
Rabbit hutches are the most common forms of rabbit housing available in the market today. But do not buy the first one that you see in the market. See to it that you spend extra time and effort in looking for a durable, reliable, and safe rabbit hutch that will not put your lovely pet in danger. Make sure too that the hutch you are getting is the right size. This way, your pet will not feel restricted while inside. It should also be escape-proof, attack-proof, and sufficiently protective of your pet. It should be free from draughts but have access to sunlight. Rabbit hutches are widely sold online. It would be great to buy it using this route to save money, time, and energy. Just see to it that you exhaust all means to find a reputable online store that would give value for your money.
Nutrition
Rabbits love having roughage in their diet. You should feed your rabbit with the following: dry food, hay, fruits, vegetables, and treats. Dried rabbit foods are those that come in the form of pellets or muesli. Although pellets look boring to you, these in fact contain all the nutrients that are necessary for your rabbit to thrive healthily. Muesli, on the other hand, has more color, and therefore is more appetizing. The good thing about that is that it is healthy too. It is also important that you provide fresh hay everyday since rabbits are fibervores. Hay is essential to their diet because it has magnesium and calcium. Go for hay that is greener in color, as this means that it is fresher. Do not forget to feed your rabbit with lots of fruits and vegetables as well. Just avoid giving it lettuce as it can make your rabbit sleepy and drowsy. Treats like twigs, chew sticks, and chew toys should also be given to pacify the rabbit's need to chew on things.
Physical Activity
Rabbits love to play around, particularly toss and flip things. It would be a great idea to equip its home with toys that are specially designed for these animals. This way, your rabbit would feel right at home inside its rabbit hutch. Rolling toys and chew toys are perfect for your pet. Take it out as well so it would have the freedom to run and play around the yard.
