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Hay and Grasses
The main component of every rabbit's diet should be fresh, long, fibrous grass or hay (dried grass).
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
This guide explains what Heat Exhaustion and heatstroke are and how you identify them.
Help! I've Lost my Rabbit!
Often when rabbits go missing they are still quite close to home. Dusk and just before dawn are good times to look for them as they are more likely to come out to graze.
Hockassins
WW Hockassins are designed to be easy as possible to put on to the rabbit’s foot, to stay on, provide extra padding, are comfortable for the rabbit to wear and are reasonably robust when it comes to determined chewers.
Housing Guidelines
If your housing does not meet these guidelines discussed here we would like to invite you to explore this post for ways to improve living conditions for your rabbit/s.
Humping - Sexual Behaviour in Desexed Rabbits
Mounting behaviour, also called “humping,” is an action you may see between two rabbits.
Indoor Setups Showcase
View a showcase of fabulous indoor setups shared by devoted bun carers.
Insurance and Treatment Funding
The options for insuring your rabbit for health related issues are very limited in New Zealand with only one insurer - Pet-n-Sur, who offer one policy which covers rabbits. Find out more about them in this article
Keeping Your Rabbit Cool in Summer
Rabbits can’t sweat or pant when they get too hot. You'll find lots of ways to keep them cool here.