Pet advice from Woodgreen
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Like other small pets, they should be kept safely away from other animals in the home. As prey animals, they may feel threatened by the presence of other species such as cats and dogs.
Some rabbits can really enjoy the companionship of humans and become very affectionate, other rabbits are more independent and prefer to keep to themselves with a nice routine. A family who can provide a safe environment with gentle and calm interactions can create beautiful bonds with their rabbits, helping them feel safe. Being a prey species and not enjoying being handled, they are often suited to families with older children.
Rabbits require lots of space to keep them fit, healthy and happy. The minimum space for a pair of rabbits is an area measuring 3m long x 2m wide x 1m high.
This can be achieved using a predator proof run or aviary. In addition, they will need access to a sheltered area of at least 6 x 2 ft, such as a hutch, shed or Wendy house, which should be securely attached to or placed within the run. Rabbits will need to have 24-hour access to both the run and shelter.
If you plan on keeping your rabbits indoors, they will either need 24-hour access to a large rabbit-safe room measuring at least 3m x 2m in size, or have a designated space sectioned within a room of the same size.
While they may be allowed to have access to other areas of the house, it is important that they have a designated space where they can retreat to feel safe.
Discover the perfect care tips for rabbits in our care guide: 01219-Small-pet-care-guide_Rabbit_A5_WEB.pdf
Bunting is a gentle and sweet boy who is looking for a new friend to live happily ever after with.
He came to us as a nervous bunny who needed help building his confidence around human friends. But this didnt take too long to achieve (especially with treats around). He grew more confident each day and started to enjoy interactions with people who came to visit him and now happily waits to receive head scratches from his carers.
He is now such a happy boy who loves to interact with enrichment such as willow balls and dirt trays where he likes to get his feet a little dirty. And when his feet find some grass, Bunting gives the best zoomies and binkies all over the garden until he has worn himself out.
If you can give Bunting the love and home he deserves, please get in touch via the website.
Do you have a single rabbit looking for a companion? As well as rehoming bonded pairs or groups, we can help to find companions for single rabbits too. We offer an onsite mixing service and can also provide you with ongoing support if you choose to mix at home instead. To find out more about our mixing service; Woodgreen’s small pet mixing service | Woodgreen Pets Charity
Ready to get started? We always start with our pets’ individual needs, which is why we need to find out a bit more about you first.