Rabbit Care Guide
Diet
A rabbit's diet should consist of hay, pellets, leafy greens, and fresh water. Having a good diet is imperative to your rabbit's health. Rabbits have very sensitive digestive systems that need to be maintained to keep your rabbit healthy. This section of the care guide will go over each category in your rabbits' diet and what it should look like.
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HAY
A rabbit's diet should mostly consist of hay. Rabbits have to constantly have something to eat to keep their gut moving and healthy. Hay is a great way to do that. Hay also helps wear down their teeth and keep them at the correct length. There are many different kinds of hay but the best hay for rabbits is grass hay. I personally feed my rabbits Timothy hay but Orchard grass is also a great option for rabbits. Stay away from Alfalfa hay as it is too high in sugars and calcium for your rabbit. Rabbits should have access to unlimited hay.
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PELLETS
When it comes to rabbit pellets, there are so many different options, and it's hard to know which one is the best. A lot of pet stores carry pellets that have "treats" in them like dried fruits, seeds, or nuts. Do not buy pellets with any kind of treats in them, if there is any color in the pellets other than brown do not feed them to your rabbit these can be very harmful to them. A good rabbit pellet for your pet bunny will be Timothy hay-based and will have lower protein content and higher fiber. Pet rabbits can have up to 1/4 cup of pellets a day.
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LEAFY GREENS
Rabbits should not be fed fresh greens until they are at least 10 weeks old and should be introduced slowly one at a time and then gradually increased until they are 6 months old. At 6 months you can start to feed your rabbit fresh greens based on weight, do 1 cup for every 1 pound of body weight. Some fresh greens that are great for your rabbit are Romain Lettuce, mustard greens, Carrot tops, Cilantro, and parsley. There are many others that you can feed them but always do your research on the plant before feeding it to your rabbit.
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WATER
Just like any other animal your rabbit should always have access to clean water. There are two different ways to get water to your rabbit. The first is with a water bowl, I prefer water bowls over water bottles because they are easier to keep clean and it is easier for the rabbit to drink from. Water bowls should be either heavy ceramic bowls or a bowl that clips to the cage so the rabbit can't knock it over. The other option for water is to use a water bottle. If you choose to use a water bottle make sure that the rabbit knows how to use one if it doesn't you will need to teach your rabbit how to use it by putting a water bowl under the water bottle until it is used to drinking from the bottle.
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Grooming & Care
Rabbits are very clean animals and don't need a ton of Grooming. Rabbits do not need baths, baths can cause much stress to a rabbit can cause them to go into shock. Wet fur can also cause hypothermia quickly in rabbits, especially with cold water. It takes a long time for a rabbit to completely dry out after being wet because their fur soaks up the water. In special cases, rabbits can have spot baths but should not be fully immersed in water.
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Rabbits shed a little bit throughout the year with two big molts ( When the rabbit sheds its full coat) twice a year. It's important to brush your rabbit's coat out during these molts. The two brushes that I have found that work the best on rabbits are a cat slicker brush and a wide tooth cat comb.
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Nail clipping
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