Meet Nolan Gunn, the craftsman who makes our rabbit jumps!
We wanted to find just the right person to make agility equipment for us. The wood had to be smooth, carefully sanded. The design had to be safe. So we talked to people, did some networking, and...
View ArticleFinding the right brush for rabbits
Every rabbit needs to be groomed regularly. Rabbits are a little bit vain! They fluff and clean themselves quite a bit, and they end up swallowing some of that extra fur. This can lead to...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Things Every Guinea Pig Wants!
MEADOW BALL HONEYSUCKLE RING TOY SET 1. TOYS AND CHEWS Keep those minds and those teeth busy with toys. Giving a guinea pig plenty to tug, toss, and chew will make their days much happier. Tugging is...
View ArticleThe Best Rabbit Reference Books to keep on hand
No mater how long we've lived with and loved rabbits, none of us has the answer all the time. There are a few reference books you can keep on hand that will help quite a bit, especially in an...
View ArticleCan rabbits and dogs live together?
It's complicated.Simply put, there is no rule about whether dogs and rabbits can live together. Some can, some can't. Some dogs are very calm around rabbits, and show no prey drive whatsoever. The...
View ArticleBest ways to remove fur from clothes and furniture!
Do you ever get a look at yourself walking out the door and sigh, wondering how to get that fur off your office clothes? Or maybe your friend stops by, and hesitates to sit, then you notice the furry...
View ArticleRabbit sleeping habits: can you tell if your rabbit is asleep?
Rabbit's like to rest up all day, so they are ready to play when you come home! How many of us have watched our bunnies zooming around at 10 PM, as we are ready to settle in and drift off? Well, wild...
View ArticleFEEDING unlimited hay vs. EATING unlimited hay
When you were a little kid, chances are you tried to hide your peas under the potatoes. Or maybe fed them to the dog under the table. Just because someone gave us healthy and nutritious food didn't...
View ArticleTop 10 Toys for Guinea Pigs
Toys are not just fun. Sure, it IS fun to play. The exercise is important, too. Guinea pigs need to stretch, romp, and popcorn. Let's not forget those teeth! Chewing and tugging on toys help wear...
View ArticleRabbit bonding: deciding to add a new family member
Rabbits do love to have a rabbit bond-mate. Edie Sayeg of the Georgia House Rabbit Society likes to call them “partners in crime”, and swears they COLLUDE to play tricks on the humans. No matter how...
View ArticleRabbit bonding: before you start
You've read our last post, and are all up to speed, right? So now, lets take a look at rabbit bonding: before you start the process and jump in to any blind dates, there are some things that should...
View ArticleRabbit bonding: hardest part
You've found your bunny expert help, now we're going to talk a bit about your part in all this. The most difficult part of the whole bonding process, according to Edie Sayeg of the Georgia House...
View ArticleRabbit bonding: first dates
Got yourself in the right frame of mind? Let's do this! Time for some dates!We recommend that you introduce your bunny to at least 2, 3 or 4 different buns and watch the bunny for various signs that...
View ArticleRabbit bonding: getting ready for the new rabbit
Have you gone on some dates? Do you think you've found a soulmate? Before your new bun comes home, we've gotta do some prep work.You will need to separate living areas at first…two ex-pens set up...
View ArticleRabbit bonding: good fences make good neighbors
You've chosen a great rabbit to join the family, and done all the prep. Your new bun is home! Now what? Your rabbits begin their relationship in your home by being great neighbors. They can hear...
View ArticleRabbit bonding: swapping spaces
We're not quite all snuggled up like the buns above yet, but we're getting there. We've shared our scents and voices from a distance. The next crucial step is for your two rabbits to share spaces -...
View ArticleEscape artists: keeping your bunny inside the ex-pen
You've got a tiny little rabbit, and a 36" ex-pen. You don't have to worry, right? Hah! Rabbits can jump at least 2 feet, and often up to 4 feet! They also can use those back feet to "push off",...
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