Out in the Sunshine

Tamsin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:58:53 +0000

Scamp’s not usually allowed outside because it’s hard enough keeping him safely contained in the house. However, Gypsy’s old run is empty so I bundled him into a carrier (okay, I opened the door and he hopped in) and then shut both of us in the run before letting him out.

He had great fun investigating the new space, I didn’t give him too long because it’s soo hot outside though!

Brief pause to remove cobwebs from whiskers!

Why Rabbits Need Exercise

Tamsin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:59:54 +0000

There are two major causes of health problems in rabbits: incorrect diet and lack of exercise.

Exercise is important for:

Bones
Exercise helps build bone density preventing Osteoporosis (weak bones). A lack of exercise increases the risk factors for bone fractures and breaks.

Muscles
Muscle wastage, particularly in the backend, can effect a rabbits ability to hop normally and move around. The heart is also a muscle and exercise help keeps it fit, so reducing the risk of heart attack.

Mental Well Being
If a rabbit does not have the space to exercise then it does not have the space to exhibit normal behaviour. Rabbits are built to run and hop. This can lead to a whole range of behaviour problems including aggression, over grooming, repetitive bar chewing/cage rattling etc.

It is also a risk factor in many other illnesses including obesity, fly strike, gut issues and sore hocks.

Please give your rabbit room to move. Rabbits should have a run a minimum of 6′x4′ but preferably bigger or access to a larger area regularly so they can run.

The Rabbit House» exercise Archives – The Rabbit House

Out in the Sunshine

Why Rabbits Need Exercise