Rabbits - Small hoppers, big demands
Species-appropriate husbandry – How to make them feel comfortable
Never alone!
Rabbits are social animals that want to live with conspecifics. Keeping them in pairs is mandatory – ideally in a small, well-harmonizing group.
Apartment with a view
A cage alone is not enough! It serves at most as a retreat and should be permanently open. Minimum size: 150 × 60 × 50 cm – in combination with a large run.
More space, more happiness
6 m² of run area is ideal for two animals – accessible at all times. Plan at least 20% more space per additional rabbit.
Structure creates security
Lying surfaces, sleeping dens, hiding places and digging opportunities make the enclosure a real feel-good place.
Cleanliness & Hygiene
🪣 Weekly deep cleaning
🏡 Clean home
Regular cleaning is important for the health and well-being of your rabbits. A clean home prevents diseases and ensures a pleasant climate in the enclosure.
Clean daily
Moist litter should be removed daily, especially in the toilet corner. This keeps the enclosure hygienic and the rabbits feel comfortable.
Thorough cleaning once a week
Change the entire substrate once a week. A layer of at least 5 cm ensures cleanliness and provides space for digging.
Health through cleanliness
A well-maintained enclosure prevents diseases and improves well-being. Cleanliness also creates a pleasant climate and conveys a sense of security.
Nutrition
🥗 Variety in the diet
💧 Water always available
Rabbits need fresh hay every day – it is their main food and promotes digestion and tooth abrasion. In addition, there is a varied, raw fiber-rich fresh food such as vegetables (e.g. carrots, celery, fennel), herbs and leaves. Fresh water must always be available. Dry food should only be given in small quantities and preferably grain-free.
Hay is essential
Fresh hay must always be available. It supports digestion and ensures permanently healthy teeth of the rabbits.
Fresh food brings variety
Vegetables, herbs and leaves are a varied addition to hay. Dry food, on the other hand, should only be offered sparingly and preferably grain-free.
Drinking possible at any time
Rabbits must have constant access to fresh water. This is important for their health, their metabolism and their activity in everyday life.
Nutrition
Activity
📦 Variety through toys
🌿 Nibbling & digging
Rabbits are curious explorers! So that boredom does not arise, they need daily incentives: tubes, boxes, tunnel systems, elevated levels or haystacks promote their playfulness. Fresh branches for gnawing and digging boxes with soil or paper strips are also part of the basic equipment – this keeps the little hoppers physically and mentally fit.
Promote curiosity
Rabbits are naturally curious and love variety. New stimuli prevent boredom and promote a balanced behavior.
Playing makes you active
Tunnels, boxes or haystacks encourage the animals to play. Exercise keeps you fit and strengthens the bond to the group.
Nibbling and digging allowed
Fresh branches and digging boxes are part of the basic equipment. They promote natural instincts, offer employment and provide fun.
