Care for a Baby Rabbit - Select a cage or hutch for your baby bunny. The cage should be big enough for him to hop around in. A general rule of thumb for an average-sized domestic rabbit is a cage that is 2 feet deep, 4 feet wide and 2 feet high. Do not buy a cage that has a wire or mesh bottom, as it can be harmful to the bottom of your bunny's feet.
Cover the bottom of the cage with hay, straw or aspen wood shavings. Your bunny will use this material to bunch up and make a nest to sleep on. You should also put plenty of things for your baby rabbit to chew on such as cardboard and chew sticks.
Care for a Baby Rabbit
Find a quiet spot inside your home to place your baby bunny's cage. This spot should be draft-free, so your bunny does not get sick. It should be off limits to other pets. Make sure you have an area for your bunny to run around outside of his cage too. This area should be "bunny proofed" to prevent injury to your pet. Make sure there are no wires for your bunny to chew, or any other dangers. Also, secure the area so your bunny cannot escape, and other animals cannot enter.
Provide your rabbit plenty of Timothy or brome hay at all times. Give your baby bunny unlimited access to a quality rabbit pellet. According to the ASPCA, your rabbit pellet should be 18 percent fiber and between 15 and 19 percent protein. Until your baby bunny reaches six months of age he can have all the pellets he wants in a day. After six months reduce your bunny's pellet intake to 1/8 to 1/4 cup per every 5 lbs. of weight each day. Continue to offer an unlimited supply of hay. Baby and adult rabbits should also be offered fresh vegetables. Leafy greens such as turnip and collard greens along with carrot tops are a good choice. For every 6 lbs. of weight give your rabbit 2 cups of fresh veggies each day. Your rabbit should also have a water bowl or bottle with clean water at all times.
Clean your baby rabbits cage twice weekly. Put him somewhere safe, like a carrier or play pen while you are doing this. Sweep out or dump the contents of your rabbit's cage. Then, use a soapy wash cloth to wipe down the floor. Wipe the soapy water away with a clean wet rag.
Bringing home a baby rabbit can be an exciting endeavor, but before you bring your little ball of fur home to cuddle, there is some prep work that needs to be done. Not only do you need to have the right dietary items for your bunny, but you need to make sure your home is safe and your baby bunny's habitat is all set up. With a bit of preparation you can provide your new baby rabbit with the expert care it needs to survive and thrive in your home. - by eHow
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