Behavior
Learning to appreciate your bunny's “nature” will enable you to respond to your bunny’s actions, reactions, positions, and postures. People who have recently adopted a bunny may be surprised that they have brought home an intelligent creature with an inquisitive mind that is constantly looking for activity.
Mental Makeup & Communication
Though rabbits are capable of learning certain human words, it’s more important for us to learn their language.
Rabbits are comprised of paradoxes that make them highly entertaining—inquisitive yet cautious, skittish yet confident, energetic yet lazy, timid yet bold.
A basic vocabulary of rabbit language to help you start a conversation with your companion.
Still Wild Because we share our homes and lives with animals domesticated relatively recently (about […]
Bonding
Bunny bonding basics by bunny expert Margo DeMello.
Rabbits are naturally very social animals, and usually do best with a rabbit friend.
Patience is the magic word when it comes to bunny bonding. PICK potential partner rabbits carefully. There […]
For most rabbits, a buddy of their own kind enhances life.
The rabbit psyche is mysterious, sometimes paradoxical.
Training
Training your rabbit can be an incredibly rewarding journey filled with understanding and companionship. It’s […]
Clicker training isn’t just for dogs and other animals; it is also an effective way to train house rabbits.
Common litter training concerns and a helpful overview video.
Personalities
One of the most common misconceptions people have about rabbits is that they like to be held and cuddled.
Rabbits have individual temperaments which must be recognized and respected.
SO YOU want a perfect animal. One who greets you at the door, who licks your […]
Until the warmth of friendship brings this rosebud into bloom, we will handle her thorns with care.
Aggressive rabbits are often very intelligent animals who are just trying to express themselves.
Digging & Chewing
Understand why rabbits chew and how to prevent them from wreaking havoc on your favorite furniture.
Training your rabbit can be an incredibly rewarding journey filled with understanding and companionship. It’s […]
As a fosterer, I often receive calls from people who are trying to find homes […]
Any part of your house that is exposed to a bunny resident should have protection […]
Play Activity and Enrichment
Destructive behavior, such as chewing or digging into your carpet, can be diverted into healthy projects for your rabbit.
Gymnastic toys—those that entice climbing on, leaping over, running through, diving into, or sliding down—keep […]
Opportunity to exercise should be provided at least four hours a day or thirty hours a week
As a fosterer, I often receive calls from people who are trying to find homes […]