Author: john Mensah

A castor rex rabbit is a Rex with a rich chestnut coat tipped in black, the original color of the breed. Adult show-standard bucks weigh roughly 7.5 to 9.5 pounds and does 8 to 10.5 pounds. The fur is the main attraction: short, dense and springy rather than soft and silky. That fur also brings the one care issue every owner should know about. Rex rabbits have a reputation for thin protection on their feet, so flooring and regular foot checks matter more than they do with most breeds. This guide covers how to recognize a castor rex, how it…

Yes, rabbits can eat guava, but only as an occasional treat in a small portion. Guava is sweet, and rabbits’ digestion depends on hay, not sugary fruit. The fruit isn’t known to be toxic to rabbits. It’s the sugar, the hard seeds, and the portion size that matter. Here is how to feed it safely. Is guava safe for rabbits? Guava flesh is generally considered fine for healthy adult rabbits in tiny amounts. Treat it like any other fruit. Rabbits get most of their nutrition from hay. One rabbit welfare guide puts the ideal diet at roughly 80% hay, 10%…

Bunnies are smart. They can learn their names, use a litter box, work out simple puzzles, and read the routines of the people around them. House Rabbit Society, a long-standing rabbit welfare organization, lists learning their name and performing tricks among the things rabbits do well. houserabbit How smart are bunnies compared with other pets? That question is harder to answer. Rabbits are intelligent in a different way from dogs and cats, and that difference is why they often get underestimated. What “smart” means for a rabbit Intelligence isn’t one scale with every animal lined up on it. Each species…

Rabbits breed easily. Breeding them well takes planning. You need healthy, mature animals, a good setup, a clear idea of where the babies will go, and a calendar. Pregnancy is short and the timing matters, especially for the nest box. This guide covers the basics in the order you’ll meet them. Before you breed: settle these questions first Rabbits are fast. A single healthy doe can produce several litters a year, so the real question is what happens to all those kits. Ask yourself: If you only keep rabbits as pets, consider whether breeding is right at all. Spaying and…

A rabbit shouldn’t eat rice, whether it’s white or brown, cooked or dry. Rice isn’t classed as toxic, but it is starchy and low in fiber, which is the opposite of what a rabbit’s gut is built for. A nibble is unlikely to cause lasting harm in a healthy adult. Regular feeding is a different matter. Why rice is a poor choice for rabbits Too much starch, too little fiber Rabbits are hindgut fermenters. Their digestive system depends on a steady flow of long-strand fiber, mainly from grass hay. The Merck Veterinary Manual describes ad lib timothy hay as the…

Yes, many rabbits do. If you’ve spotted your bunny sitting perfectly still, eyes open, and wondered whether it’s awake, it may well have been dozing. Open eyes alone aren’t a sign of insomnia, and they aren’t automatically a sign of a problem. Rabbits don’t always sleep this way, though. Some close their eyes fully, and some do a bit of both. What matters is knowing the difference between normal sleeping habits and eye changes that need a vet. This guide covers both. Yes, Many Rabbits Do (Not All, and Not Always) Rabbits can sleep with their eyes partially open, fully…

“California white rabbit” is a common search phrase, but the breed’s official name is the Californian. The Californian is also known as the California White. It is a medium-to-large rabbit with a white body and darker ears, nose, feet, and tail. People raise it mainly for meat, though it also shows well and can be a good pet in the right home. Wikipedia This guide covers what the breed looks like, how big it gets, how it behaves, and how to decide whether it fits your plans. What is a California white rabbit? It is a single, standardized breed recognized…

Yes, rabbits can eat watermelon. Treat it as an occasional snack, not a regular food. The flesh is mostly water and fairly sweet. Rabbits usually love it, and that’s the problem, because too much sugar can upset their digestion. Below is how much to give, what to do about the rind and seeds, and when to leave it out. Is watermelon good for rabbits? Watermelon isn’t toxic, but it isn’t nutritious for rabbits either. It’s about 92% water, with sugar as most of what’s left. USDA data puts it at roughly 6 g of sugar per 100 g (check FoodData…

Rabbits sleep in many short stretches spread across the day and night, not in one long block like people. Their eyes are often open or half open, even when they are resting deeply. They doze in a loaf position, stretched out, or flopped on their side, and they wake instantly at a sudden noise. That surprises many owners, so here is how rabbit sleep works, what is normal, and what is not. When Do Rabbits Sleep? Rabbits are crepuscular, not nocturnal. All rabbits, wild and domestic, are most active around twilight, near sunrise and sunset. This is why a rabbit…

The Britannia Petite is one of the smallest rabbit breeds recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA), with a maximum weight of 2.5 pounds. It is also slim, upright, and hare-like, not the round, teddy-bear shape most people picture when they hear “small rabbit.” Here is the part to know before the size wins you over. ARBA describes the breed as active, energetic, and more high-strung than other breeds. A Britannia Petite takes patience to handle. If you want a calm lap rabbit, this is probably not it. If you like a quick, alert rabbit with real personality, read…