HAVING YOUR BUCK NEUTERED

If you have decided to have a pair of rabbits you will need to get your buck neutered around4/5 months.

Shop around for the best price, the average is around £35.

On the day your buck go’s to the vets take the doe out of the shared hutch and place her in another cage for about a week. Or board her out.
When you bring back your buck place him alone in the shared hutch. Leave him for about a week .
He should feel better then and you can introduce them back together.

Either put the doe straight back into the shared cage with the buck or put them in a run together .

The golden rule is to ALWAYS PUT THE DOE BACK TO THE BUCK ,never the buck to the doe.

They will settle and the following day they will be the best of friends again.

If you have any concerns or just need advise call your breeder.

Or you can book your rabbits in for boarding with the neutering package It will all be sorted for you without the stress. Just book them in drop them off and collect the following week . For £40 total .

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General care

Now you have purchased your rabbit, take it home and place it in the cage it’s going to live in and leave it to settle, about a day.
*Try to establish a routine,
Hay and water in the morning, feed at night.
This way your rabbit will look forward to your visits.
*Don’t over feed your rabbit; the dish should be empty before you fill it again, about an ounce a day.
*Plenty of hay, you can feed greens in moderation.
And water should be available at all times.

*Wood shavings are the best material to use in the bottom of the hutch and they won’t poison your rabbit if it eats them.

*The cold won’t kill your rabbit, but the hutch should be dry and away from drafts.
Heat can kill so keep the hutch in the shade away from direct sun light




Litter training

Litter training is relatively simple but every rabbit is unique. Rabbits are instinctually tidy housekeepers. They like routine and will use the same toilet corner over again. Scoop up the droppings and put them in a plastic litter box back in the toilet corner.
If your bunny uses another corner move the box and start again. If your she lies or sleeps in the box don’t worry this is normal. If you see her using the box praise her ,give her a treat. If you see her heading for another corner clap your hand or shout no. but be gentle.
Once she has mastered the litter tray let her out of the cage. Keep the doors open so she can go back in when she needs to. Keep an eye on her and if she heads for another corner repeat the same reinforcing behaviour.
little accidents are normal .
Remember be patient.
Confinement ,praise, rewards and vigilant observation are the key to getting your rabbit on track. GOOD LUCK .


YOUR RESPONSIBILITES
IN 2007 THE GOVERMENT PASSED A NEW ANIMAL WELFARE BILL .THIS PLACES A DUTY OF CARE ONTO THE OWNER .BEFOR TAKING ON THE RESPONSIBLITY OF A NEW RABBIT CONSIDER THE FIVE FREEDOMS, YOU SHOULD AT ALL TIMES BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THIS BASIC CARE .

1.FREEDOM FROM HUNGER AND THIRST.
by providing fresh water and the right amount of food to keep them fit.

2.FREEDOM FROM DISCOMFORT.
by makeing sure rabbits have the right kind of environment including shelter and somewhere comfortable to rest .

3.FREEDOM FROM PAIN ,INJURY AND DISEAES.
by proventing them from getting ill and making sure animals are diagnosed and treated rapidly.

4.FREEDOM TO BEHAVE NORMALLY.
by making sure rabbits have enough space and proper facilities.

5.FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND STRESS.
by making sure their conditions and treatment avoid mental suffering .

PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS LAW AND ALL ANIMAL ORGANISATIONS WORK WITHIN THE CODE OF PRACTICE.