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The HRS Emergency Grant Program
From Rabbit Mart - A blog for Pet Rab, 3 days ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Off the normal topic of rabbit care, we’d like to bring to your attention a great fund that we ran across in our internet browsing: ?The HRS Emergency Grant Program.
To make a donation to this fund, be sure to include “Emergency Rescue Fund” in the description field of the online donation form (donations via snail mail are also gratefully accepted).
Every year the House Rabbit Society hears about a number of emergency rabbit rescue situations around the country that involve...
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The Basic Essentials of Rabbit Diet
From Rabbit Mart - A blog for Pet Rab, 1 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
So what makes a good, healthy rabbit diet' Most rabbit owners are familiar with this. Here are some details for reference and a primer for new owners.
A good diet is made up of fresh hay, pellets, vegetables and water. How much is dependant on the rabbits age.
Hay: Hay is important for roughage.? It helps prevent hairballs, promotes normal digestion, prevents diarrhea and helps with mitigating teeth growth. Hay needs to be fresh so don’t keep extra over long periods.?Also, store?in an...
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Lagomorph must read ?
From Rabbit Mart - A blog for Pet Rab, 1 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
By the way, a lagomorph is a hare, pika or rabbit. Definition: Lagomorphs are the members of the taxonomic order Lagomorpha, of which there are two living families, the Leporidae (hares and rabbits) and the Ochotonidae (pikas). A Pika is a small mammal related to a rabbit, having rounded ears, short limbs, and a very small tail.
Whether you're a first-time rabbit owner or a veteran bunny slave'or even just contemplating adding a lagomorph to your family'A House Rabbit Primer is an absolute...
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Have a wonderful Easter from all the Rabbits at RabbitMart.com
From Rabbit Mart - A blog for Pet Rab, 1 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Well, there really are no rabbit workers here – but Easter is a special time at RabbitMart. We want to wish all of our wonderful patrons and their Buns a wonderful Easter with tons of carrots and Timothy Hay!
Happy Easter from the RabbitMart.com staff!
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The Rarity of an Orphaned Bunny and How to Help
From Rabbit Mart - A blog for Pet Rab, 2 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Many well-meaning people have seen a nest of bunnies without their mom and assumed that it was abandoned. But mother rabbits do not stay by the nest all day like other species and it is best if you do not disturb the nest! ?Another mistake that is often made by us humans, is that the mother isn’t feeding her babies enough.
Rabbits are not like human babies and the milk is not like human milk. ?It is much richer and baby rabbits are usually fed once per day (usually during the hours of...
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Train Your Rabbit to Use a Harness
From Rabbit Mart - A blog for Pet Rab, 2 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Making sure that your rabbit gets enough exercise can be difficult if your rabbit stays in his cage all day long and does not spend a lot of time running free.
A great way to allow your rabbit to get some exercise and spend some quality time bonding with you is to take your rabbit for a walk. Walking with your rabbit can be a fun experience for both you and your rabbit if you have the right equipment. A rabbit harness, like the Peters Rabbit Walking Jacket, is essential for walking your rabbit...
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Clicker Training for your Rabbit' Yes Sir!
From Rabbit Mart - A blog for Pet Rab, 2 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Rooted in behavior modification, clicker training is about rewarding behavior. If a behavior has a good result, your rabbit will do it again. With a clicker, and rewards, you can train your bunnies to do anything of which they are physically able.
The StarMark Clicker Pet Training Aid (pictured to the right) helps you reinforce positive behaviors in your rabbit.
The clicker comes with a training guide so you can get started quickly.
The Clicker uses scientific principles of classical and...
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Use a Hay Rack to Save Money & for Better Rabbit Health
From Rabbit Mart - A blog for Pet Rab, 2 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
It is important to add a hay rack or food shifter in your rabbit’s hutch or cage because it helps to keep the hay and food off of the floor and helps to prevent it from being contaminated by waste and your rabbit from becoming sick.
Choosing the right type of hay rack or food shifter for your rabbit is important, since there are a variety of feeders available to hold food, hay, pellets or a combination.
If you plan on using a hay rack to provide just hay, then choose a simple one made of...
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How to Exercise Your Pet Rabbit
From Rabbit Mart - A blog for Pet Rab, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Is your pet rabbit
bored'
overweight'
has no energy'
If your rabbit is caged in all day, he or she may need to get out and get some fresh air and exercise. Rabbits love attention from their owners and can get lonely in a cage all day, so daily time spent outdoors is very beneficial for their physical and mental well-being.
One easy and economical way for your pet rabbit to get some exercise and spend quality time with you is take your rabbit for a walk. A rabbit leash is very useful when...
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Understanding Your Rabbits Behavior
From Rabbit Mart - A blog for Pet Rab, 3 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Your rabbit’s behavior can seem to be a mystery and understanding it is essential for keeping your rabbit healthy and happy.
Rabbits are very social animals and enjoy spending time with their care-givers. By recognizing your rabbit’s expressions, you can make the most of the time spent with your rabbit. Here are some common rabbit expressions to help you understand your rabbit’s behavior:
Binkies: If a rabbit is very happy, he or she will jump into the air to let you know....
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