The Transition to Independence: A Rabbit Breeders Guide to Weaning

You've successfully bred your prize buck and doe, provided a warm, cozy nestbox and safely made it through kindling. Your babies have safely transitioned from the nestbox and are now hopping around the cage and nibbling on their momma's food. What's next? It's time to begin the process of weaning. Weaning Defined Around three to …

Wood Disk Dangler from Oxbow

The Wood Disk Dangler is made from untreated, rabbit-safe woods to provide entertainment when you're not home. Approximately six inches long, this dangle toy attaches easily to a cage with a wood hook, which is definitely a win when it comes to safety. This toy is the perfect size for all rabbit breeds. Durability rating: …

Oxbow “Roll Arounds”

A fun, natural toy to hang up in your bunnies cage, the Enriched Life Roll Arounds were a favorite! They were the perfect size, easy to hang, and there were no metal hooks or wires. My Minis loved to chew on them, making these toys a good mental stimulate. Durability rating: 2/5 Because the balls …

Vine Ring from Oxbow

A durable wreath made from a variety of untreated, rabbit safe woods, the vine ring from Oxbow is the perfect toy for a voracious chewer. At almost 10 inches across, this ring is the perfect size for medium and large rabbit breeds as well as for any of the rambunctious dwarf breeds. Durability rating: 4/5 …

Natural Balls by Rosewood

Unlike the bright, gaudy colors and awkwardly shaped toys that usually fill the small animal section, these elegantly designed toy balls from Rosewood have a natural aesthetic that at first sight makes them appear to be a part of your home decor. Not only are they artfully designed, but they were clearly created with your …

Ear Mites And How to Treat Them

Rabbits can pick up an ear mite infestation from almost anywhere. Thankfully, ear mites are easy to treat! This quick article details the identification, treatment, and prevention of these annoying parasites.

5 Ways to Keep Rabbits Cool this Summer

Rabbits and hot weather don't mix. As your bunny's care-giver, you need to make sure you properly care for them as the heat increases this summer. After the temperature gets above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, heat stroke, which can cause death, becomes a serious problem especially in areas of high humidity and for young, elderly, or …

Fur Mites and How to Treat Them

Fur mites are little more than annoying pests, but they can cause great discomfort. Here is a simple guide to help with identification and treatment of fur mites. Symptoms: A common indicator that you have a fur mite infestation is widespread dandruff and scabby skin behind the ears at the base of the neck. Although …