The basic equipment for a rabbit hutch

Do you like rabbits? Then it's best to get two or more, as these little hoppers feel very lonely on their own. Before you bring your rabbits home, you should make sure you have enough space for them.

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The basic equipment for rabbits
The basic equipment for rabbits

The cage should be as large as possible, allowing the rabbits to jump forward two or three times without any problems. Your rabbits will love an outdoor hutch with access to a run.

Here is what you will need to equip your rabbit's home:

  • Bedding: There are various options here. Wood shavings are the classic choice—and also the cheapest option. Alternatives include hemp, paper, and corn pellets.
  • A hay rack: Due to the intestinal function of rabbits, which requires them to keep pushing food through their intestines, it is important that the animals have constant access to hay.
  • A little house: Rabbits are flight animals and need a place to retreat and hide. If you have several rabbits, you should provide them with different places to retreat to.
  • The "quiet place": Rabbits like to always relieve themselves in the same place and keep their home clean. There are small boxes for rabbits that can be placed in the cage or outdoor enclosure as a rabbit toilet. Please clean these daily.
  • Drinking bowl or water bottle: Rabbits always need plenty of fresh water. A special nipple water bottle ensures that your rabbits always have clean, fresh water. If you provide water in a drinking bowl, you should check it frequently to make sure it is clean.
  • Platforms, tunnels, and toys: Rabbits like to sit on a platform from time to time and stick their noses in the wind, and they love to hide in tunnels or small caves. Nowadays, there are also toys that rabbits can play with and have fun with.
  • Grooming tools such as claw clippers and brushes: Rabbits also need to be groomed. Make sure you have everything you need for grooming their fur and trimming their claws.
  • Food: Hay and herbs are the favorite foods of these little rodents. However, fresh foods such as grass, lettuce, carrots, and occasionally fruit should also be included in their diet. Ready-made food mixes should be chosen with care and preferably only after consulting a veterinarian, as the composition is not always balanced.
  • Snacks: Snacks are suitable for taming and basic training, but should be given in moderation.
  • Transport box or transport bag: If you need to take your pet to the vet, you will need a transport box that is as dark as possible but still allows enough air to circulate. A little trick to help your pet get used to it: Place the box in the free-range area so that your pet is already familiar with it if it needs to be transported.

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