Scamp got a new litter tray today. Unfortunately the customisations he had made to his old one made it a bit impractical as a litter tray. High sided tray with no corners anyone? It’s not too bad though, his new washing up bowl.. err litter tray.. was only £1.60 at Tesco.  It is exactly like ... Read More

I had an email about the difference between hay and straw earlier this week. It’s a topic that confuses a lot of people. Hay Hay is fed to rabbits as a substitute for fresh grass. It is grass that has been cut and left to dry. Good hay should be green and smell sweet, not ... Read More

Scamp likes to chew, and as far as he’s concerned the bottom edges of my kitchen cabinets are just perfect for gnawing on. I don’t share his enthusiasm, so I had some custom cupboard protectors made. They are clear perspex (in the first picture it still has the blue protective film on) with a small ... Read More

Are you planning a trip this summer? If so, do you have your rabbit’s holiday care arranged? You have two options: 1. Get someone to visit your bunny at your home. Pros: You rabbit stays in a familar environment minimising stress Cons: Finding someone willing to check your rabbit twice a day for signs of ... Read More

I picked up a copy of BBC Wildlife today. It features an article by Dr Diana Bell on the territorial behaviour of wild rabbits. Bell has studied a colony of (European) wild rabbits at the University of East Anglia for the past 23 years. The European Rabbit is the same species as our domestic pets, ... Read More