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Rabbit Do's & Don'ts

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~Do:
**Pay attention to your rabbits--The first sign of an ill rabbit is when it slow's or stops it's eating completely.
*1.Study the breed(s)that you are planning on raising.(For example,you don't want a breed such as Angoras that need to be groomed a lot,if you don't have time for it)
*2.Be sure that the your cages are big enough for the breeds that you are planning on raising.{A rabbit weighing 7 pounds and under should have a cage at least 24"x24".}
*3.Keep cages clean and free from manure build up.
  (You will get maggots and they will harm your rabbits.)
*4.Purchase a good quality feed for your rabbits. At least 16% protein.
*5.Keep fresh clean water available at all times.
*6.Develop a feeding schedule and follow it everyday.
*7.Protect your rabbits from the elements. Wind and heat can be dangerous for your rabbits. Use frozen bottles in the summer time to keep your rabbits cool. Heat above 85 degrees,can cause death in rabbits.
*8.Teach young kids how to handle rabbits so that they are gentle with them.
*9.Search for a good reputable breeder that knows the breeds of rabbits well.
*10. Purchase from a clean well maintained rabbitry.
*11.Show your rabbits at the Local Fairs and ARBA sanctioned shows.
*12. Always love your Rabbits and little bunnies!!!!
*13. Give your rabbits apple branches to chew- It keeps their teeth in shape. {It also prevents Malloclusion- or buck teeth.}
 
 

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~Don't:
 
*1.Don't leave you rabbit out in the weather,rain,snow,etc.
*2.Don't use a sick or diseased rabbit for breeding.
*3.Don't overfeed your rabbit or use moldy feed.
*4.Don't tolerate drafts in your rabbitry.
*5.Do Not leave the doe in with the buck after breeding!
( You will end up with a castrated buck!)
*6.Don't leave littermates  in with each other for more than 9 to 10 weeks of age,You will end up with chewed fur and skinny bunnies.
*7.Don't buy a bunny if you don't like it, You will find what you are looking for after time,it just takes patients!
*8. Don't feed your rabbits too much grass or greens, such as lettuce,
cabbage, broccoli or any gassy or watery things, because it can give them diarhea.
*9. Don't feed your rabbits any type of redwood branches- Such as Peach, Cherry, or Plum, It is toxic to your rabbits and could kill them. (Apple branches are safe to feed your bunnies)
 
 

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