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Essential Rabbit Care Guide

From dietary foundations to enrichment, discover how to nurture a thriving domestic rabbit in the South African climate.

Nutrition Basics Habitat Setup
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Nutrition

The Golden Diet

Unlimited Hay

The essential fiber for dental health and digestive motility. High-quality grass hay should make up 80% of their diet.

Daily Essential

Fresh Greens

Daily leafy nutrients including kale, romaine lettuce, and herbs. Always introduce new vegetables slowly to avoid upset.

Fresh kale varieties

Controlled Pellets

Vitamin-rich supplements that provide essential minerals. Avoid mixes with seeds or colorful bits, favoring plain grass-based pellets.

Measured Portions
Spacious indoor rabbit play area
Beyond the Cage

Space to Binky

Rabbits are active, intelligent creatures that require ample space to run, jump, and express their natural behaviors. Traditional small cages often lead to health issues and depression.

We advocate for indoor free-roam or large enclosure living. A minimum space of 2m x 3m is recommended for a pair, allowing them to stretch fully and take three consecutive hops.

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A Happy Mind

Mental Stimulation

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Digging Boxes

Fill a box with shredded paper or safe soil to satisfy their natural instinct to burrow and forage.

Logic Toys

Treat balls and puzzle boards keep their active minds engaged and reward their natural curiosity.

Social Bonding

Rabbits are social animals. Spending time on the floor at their level strengthens the bond between you and your companion.

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