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DIY Rabbit Toy

6/6/2019

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Being a breeder it can get pretty expensive to buy all of our rabbits toys on a consistent basis. I will be posting more DIY rabbit toys to our blog to help reduce your costs as well! There are some really fancy rabbit toys out there on the market that some of our rabbits could honestly care less about. But sometimes, it's the almost free toys that get the job done and they even last longer! So here is a fun one... start saving those toilet paper rolls!

Step 1. Collect your supplies!

Items you'll need:
  • Toilet paper roll
  • Scissors
  • 3 sticks that are non toxic to rabbits
  • A handful of hay
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Step 2. Cut Holes In The Toilet Paper Roll!

Carefully with your scissors cut 3 holes on opposite sides of the toilet paper roll so that when you stick one of the sticks through, it will go through both holes.

Step 3. Shove hay into the toilet paper roll. The fuller the better!

If you have a rabbit that is picky about eating hay, try to make one of these fun toys to spice things up for them! It may encourage them to eat the hay more often!

Step 4. Stick one stick through to each hole to complete!

If you packed your toilet paper roll tight, it may be a little harder to stick the sticks through to the other side. Just wiggle them and twist them until they go through!

Completed!

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Rabbit First Aid Kit

9/15/2018

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It’s important to have some first aid materials for your bunny in case of an emergency or illness. We always hope that nothing will ever happen but it’s best to be prepared just in case. You can have the safest housing and be feeding them the healthiest way but accidents and illness can still occur.
 
Here is a list of items we recommend you keep on hand. We’ve included links to some of the harder items to find on Amazon. It’s best to get a container to keep all these items in so it’s easy to grab.

Recommended Items:
  • Q-tips
  • Tweezers
  • Disposable Gloves- To keep things germ-free.
  • Vetericyn Wound & Skin Care- (Buy On Amazon) This is an antibacterial spray that can be used on cuts and scrapes. It’s safe for rabbits to use.
  • Nail Clippers- (Buy In Our Store) It’s important to keep your rabbits nails trimmed regularly. Every rabbits nails grow differently so plan on cutting them every 4-6 weeks.
  • Styptic Powder- (Buy On Amazon) If you cut their nails too close to their skin it could cause them to bleed. Accidents could also occur where their nail could get ripped off. You simply just dip their nail in the powder to stop the bleeding.
  • Oral Syringes- (Buy On Amazon) You’ll need a syringe if your rabbits stops eating and needs to be fed orally. Rabbits can get GI Stasis (when the digestive system slows down or stops) so it’s important to administer the proper nutrients or medicine recommended by your vet to get their system flowing again.
  • Oxbow Critical Care- (Buy On Amazon) A good supplement to syringe feed your rabbit if they stop eating.
  • Papaya Tablets- (Buy On Amazon) Papaya is a natural way to keep their digestive system moving. This tablet is especially recommended for rabbits with more fiber such as lion heads, angoras, or any long haired rabbit.
  • Rectal Thermometer- (Buy On Amazon) If you ever need to check your rabbits temperature it will need to be done rectally.
  • Ice Pod- (Buy On Amazon) These are important to have during the heat of the summer. Rabbits can get overheated and these pods help keep them cool.
  • Towel- A towel is important to have on hand in case you need to restrain them safely.
 

When to see a vet?

If there is ever an emergency beyond your knowledge please seek advice from your rabbit savvy vet. You can take your rabbit to the vet for an annual checkup once a year to make sure they are healthy. If you have adopted a baby bunny, it’s also highly recommended to get them neutered or spayed as soon as they can be. This is usually between the ages of 3 months-6 months. Every vet is different so call to ask how old the rabbits need to be. This will help with litter training or any behavioral problems.
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To find a vet near you that cares for rabbits, refer to this guide. Rabbit Vets In The U.S
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