Rabbit Food – Don’t Believe the Marketing

Saturday, October 30th, 2010
On the left a wild rabbit’s diet on the right pet rabbits. In general, a pet rabbit’s diet should include a large amount of hay or grass, a moderate amount of other fresh plants and only a small amount of commercial dry food.

Rabbit food manufacturers inundate us with colourful labels that promise to keep our rabbit happy and healthy by providing foods that are ‘complete’, ‘natural’ and ‘full of vitamins’ but some foods are much to low in fibre and some companies don’t even mention the need to feed grass or hay (the most natural and important component of a rabbits diet).

Rabbit Boxes

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
rabbit run shelter

Rabbits love boxes, they make great hiding places and are also a good way of adding an extra level to their housing.

Rabbit Carriers

Sunday, August 1st, 2010
scampcarrier_thumb

A rabbit carrier is an essential bit of bunny equipment but finding one that is rabbit proof is not always easy, finding one that is Scamp-proof is almost impossible!

Rabbit Toys: Nut Knot Nibbler

Monday, January 11th, 2010
nut knot nibbler

Super Pet claim the Nut Knot Nibbler is: a great big ball of fun…  Pets will nibble and gnaw this wooden chew toy to reach an all natural surprise inside – a real walnut! … a perfect chew toy for rabbits I thought this was going to be a hit. It got quite a bit ... Read More

Rabbit Toys: Food Ball

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Rabbit Food Ball

Scamp takes a lot of entertaining and a rabbit food ball (sold by Rosewood Pets and various other companies) is one of his top toys. Unlike some other rabbit toys that get played with a bit and then ignored this has kept his attention. Though, that may have something to do with the food I ... Read More