GENERAL CARE
When you have purchased your rabbit, take it home and place it in the cage its 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. Dont over feed your rabbit, The dish should be empty befor you fill it again, about an once a day. Depending on the size of your rabbit. Plenty of hay. Greens can be fed in moderation and water should be availble at all times.
                      
                                                            WOOD SHAVINGS
are the best materal to use in the bottom of your hutch and they wont poison your rabbit if it eats them.

                                                     WEATHER   The cold wont kill your rabbit , but the hutch should be dry, clean and away from any damp or drafts. The heat can kill.so your rabbits hutch should be in the shade and away from direct sun light. A water mist spray can cool things down.

                                                   HANDLING Your RABBIT

Your breeder should show you how to pick up your rabbit. If you dont feel confident, hold your rabbit on your lap or place it on a none slip surface to stroke or groom.

                                                                    HEALTH
 Your rabbit should be well fed.
 Be protected from disease and danger.
Be kept in a safe and suitable envorioment.
Normal behaviour requirements met.
Be protected as far as possible from stress.

 THE TERM STRESS,
which impose an unsusual burden on the animal. Rabbits can get stressed and develop diseases easily.
 Poor enviroment, including bad housing, poor ventilation,too high or too low tempratures.
 Inadequate or soiled bedding.
Poor or insufficent feed.
The presence of vermin, cats or dogs.
Disease, including parasites and injury. Rough or improper handling.
Unusual or unexpected noises.
Change of routine.
Overcrowding,insufficent space.
Bullying or fighting, this will happen in groups that are different ages, sizes or gender.
Confinement for long journeys.