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   General
 

 General:

  • Few rabbits enjoy being picked up and will usually struggle/bite/scratch to get back down again.  In the wild rabbits are prey animals and are frightened by anything which swoops down on them from above.

 

  • Most rabbits like to have their foreheads rubbed.

 

  • Few rabbits like anyone touching their chin, feet or tummy.

 

  • Rabbits should be allowed at least a couple of hours ‘free running time’ (either indoors, or in a secure garden, or in a rabbit run.  The best way to do this is to have their hutch enclosed in a large covered run so they can jump in and out of their hutch as they please).

 

  • Get to know your rabbit, don’t forget about it once the novelty of having a new bunny has worn off.  A rabbit needs company (do not get a guinea pig as a friend for it, and if you plan to get another rabbit as a companion for it, make sure you get them neutered to prevent unwanted litters), in the wild they live in families or herds not alone, it’s your pet and you are responsible for it.  Many rabbits die through loneliness and neglect, don’t let this happen to your rabbit.  If you get fed up with it and you can‘t be bothered looking after it, give it to someone who will