1. Have fresh water available at all times. Some rabbits prefer water bottles while some prefer bowls. For those that use bowls I recommend the Lock N Crock style bowls that attach to the side of the cage and help prevents spilling. A water bottle that we are pleased with is the Lixit brand water bottles.
2. Have pellet food available at all times until 6 months old. We feed our rabbits Kent Top Show rabbit feed. If you are interested in keeping your rabbit on this feed, visit this link to find a dealer in your area: KENT DEALER. A suggested amount of feed for full grown Mini Lops is 1/2 cup - 2/3 cup a day.
3. Provide a handful of hay each morning. I recommend Timothy Hay or Orchard Grass Hay. You can find hay available at a much more affordable price at Farm Supply stores such as Rural King or Tractor Supply. Hay in pet stores or department stores in the pet section is much more expensive. You may also be able to find a good source of fresh hay on craigslist from local farmers. *If someone in your family is allergic to hay then it would be acceptable to only feed your rabbit pellet feed. Otherwise please include some hay in the diet.
Keeping their teeth down:
Rabbits teeth continually grow thus they need to chew things to help keep them them from becoming overgrown. You can buy safe rabbit chew toys at any pet store. Some other options that are natural and safe for them are the following: Apple tree, Poplar, or Willow twigs, raspberry or blackberry canes, and rose bush stems. Please make sure they have not been sprayed with pesticides. They also enjoy chewing on and playing with cardboard paper towel or toilet paper rolls.
Our rabbits enjoy Critterz Chewzit Toys.
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| Lily with a Critterz Chewzit toy in her cage |
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