+Anamaria Dan (Dana) So this is how I did it with my rabbit and it turned pretty successful first lock them in there cage for a day (which means no outside time) then the next find out where he pooped and peed the most then put a litter tray there you'll find out quickly that they'll certainly appreciate having there own place to do there business because there are such clean animals. Keep in mind that usually they won't be COMPLETELY litter trained but usually they'll poo a tiny bit out of the litter tray but there pretty easy to pop into the tray.
Paulina Camacho with my bunny I did it in a couple of hours I just put a litter box in her cage and she just went in it I was so proud because people said it could take weeks but she just naturally went in I guess😀
Anyone who owns small animals or is planning on getting one, PLEASE READ (this regards exercise balls, or hamster balls.) those things are death traps. Small animals explore the world by touching, by smelling, by being present to their surroundings. Exercise balls restrict all of those. small animals have delicate respritory systems, and need lots of air flow, and exercise balls have EXTREMELY poor ventilation. I once knew someone's hamster who died of suffication in one of those things. and because of that poor air flow, it gets dangerously hot. for animals like chinchillas who cannot tolerate heat, they not only will be in uncomfortable levels of heat, even health threatening, they can die just from the heat. for animals like guinea pigs, their backs can literally snap from the unnatural curve. do you want to snap your beloved pets back? so, with all this, the stress you're putting your pet through by putting them in those "exercise wheels" is barbaric. I may be one sided, but what good comes out of those things? watching your pet freak out wondering what the heck is happening while you stand by and laugh? we love our pets so we have to treat them safely and respectfully. thank you for reading this whole thing (read: rant :-P ) and lets make our fur babies lives a better one. 🐭🐹🐰🐀🐇🐁
AlphaWolfForever I bought my hamster a ball. She seemed to like it. Ive never forced nor put her in the ball. She simply walks in herself and waits for me to close it. I dont use it that much anymore but i am extremely sure she likes it.
Omg how did that rabbit stay so still during this entire video xD I can hold my rabbit for about 3 minutes before he gets too wiggly. But that's also understandable because they are prey animals and most don't really prefer to be picked up, but I guess your rabbit is just super comfortable with you which is nice to see :)
I had a pair of bonded rabbits and both lived to at least 12, 1 is still alive. They were a male/female bonded pair, so they were spayed and neutered. The male still marked, but he sprayed before neutering and stopped once he was snipped. I don't feed them anything other than hay and pellets because fruits and veggies always seemed to upset their stomachs and made their poop smell really bad. I noticed that the biggest thing with them is to keep their diet consistent. Maybe not when they were younger, but since both of mine have been geriatric for 4 years, they do best on manna pro pellets and some timothy hay. They have never had GI stasis or any other problems like that, and I think it is because I have been extremely consistent with their diet.
HappyTails I have 5 rabbits!! I love your channel. I have an outdoor play pen. So they may play. Your channel is such an inspiration 😄 I'm subscribed!!!
I once had a Dutch rabbit named Niblet who lived to be 14 until we had to put him down because of his condition. Now I own a mini Rex and a holland lop who are both spayed females, they're absolutely lovely. Rabbits have to be one of my favourite animals.❤️
finally an adult who understands that 12 year olds can care for a rabbit :) im doing it just fine if ur wondering! got him 6 months ago, got him nuetured and now hes a friendly, and clean little guy
Four years isn't too short of a life span. Some rabbits do have short lifespans. I'm sure you can improve the care, but it might not have completely been your fault.
+Domo Williams you can have all different breeds of rabbits in one cage, as long as they are neutered or spayed so they don't fight (boys) or get uterus cancer (girls)
Awesome video again! I found it very interesting, one of the best rabbit care videos I've seen. I can't believe how far your channel has come! You've done so well on TH-cam :)
Good vid also rabbits can live to 15 or so years if kept in proper care also there should only be 1/4 cup of pellets also being spayed or neuetered if VERY IMPORTENT waterbottles are not good too much
I love your rabbit is so cute! I have 2 non neutered rabbits living together since birth and they've had no problems yet! I'm going to see how it goes!
I've heard they can't be together if they aren't fixed but mine work okay. Even if I wanted to fix them I show them in 4-h and that's against the rules of the show
You are such a sensible person it is refreshing. There are certain schools of thought on the Internet that have become law unfortunately and nobody wants to think for themselves but would rather accept everything they are fed as gospel and harass anyone who goes against it. I hope you have a video on iguana care.
I honestly think it's very necessary to spay/neuter rabbits! Could you elaborate on why you don't think it's necessary? Btw this is not a hate comment, I'm just speaking my opinion
This video was very very helpful,because i am getting a rabbit and i wached so many videos on how to feed them and other types,but i like that you told everything in a 5 minute video how to care them. Thank you! You got a new subscriber! :)
They can have alfalfa until they are 6 months, they slowly switch to timothy and oat hay as well as orchard grass. Free range outside can be dangerous and prevent a strong bond with your rabbit. Rabbits really should be fixed.
Me and my brother are planning on getting rabbits and we decided to build a hutch. It is 16 square feet and the rabbits love it. I would recommend building a hutch.
First of all great video. I think i would be a good idea to make a video about what to do when our pets pass away. I had a hotot rabbit and when it died i was crying for a month. I am ok now but i believe i would be something unique to do. I mean nobody can know better from you how to deal with a situation like this. Oh and i love your videos
Is there like a specific size you'd recommend for for an outdoor enclosure? Does it depend on the number of rabbits or on other factors? Thanks so much in advanced if you answer. I Lovee your channel.
Just found this video and as a fellow bunny owner this is good stuff. Also, totally correct on the myth about carrots. I had a Netherland Dwarf who would not touch ANYTHING but his hay and pellets. I offered every kind of veggie I could find, he just looked at me like I was crazy.
I know this is an old video but, what size hutch would you recommend for one large lion head and once mini lop? the hutch currently have is 2 story's and I got it from fleet farm it's pretty big for one bunny but I'm not sure about 2 ( My buns might even able to be free range) also do you have a bunny bonding video?
+Happy Tails do you live on a farm or do you have a modern day house. Also, are rabbits okay to be outside where there ARE fences, but fences they could easily get through? or would you need to train them in an enclosed area outside on grass and bring one of those cage enclosures with no roof. Just wondering!
I love how you did not rant about wire floors (which are not recommended for rabbits with a thin coat) but you can. Use wire floors with a sick coated rabbit I have 5 and love my cages with the fall though wider on the bottom
Hi Megan! So I am 12 years old and thinking of getting a bunny! Since you didn't pt this in the video, I wanted to ask about bathing your rabbit. Some people say to NOT bathe your bunny and some do. I wanted to know what you think of bathing bunnies and that if you should or not do it. And this video about rabbits was great! Keep up the good work!
I was very pleased watching your video about rabbits because I love my rabbit and I've only had her since August 13. However she has bonded with me so well, but I do want to make sure I'm doing the right things with her as far as taking care of her. I know you say that rabbits do not need to be spayed or neutered, yet so many different veterinarians have told me that if I wasn't to spay my girl, Khali then she could/rabbits in general, due of cervical cancer within 5 years. Every vet told me the exact same thing. That scares me to death. Im not saying you are wrong or anything like that, but I just want to know that I did it am doing the right thing for her. Thank you so much 🐰🐇 P.s. It would be very nice if you could go into that a little bit more in another bunny rabbit video. Thanks again!
I have a cage for my Netherland Dwarf that has a full floor, a ramp to a half floor, a ramp to another full floor, and another half floor. Is this too small for my rabbit? We were looking into making a homemade one, but we want to make sure that this is the best route and it is not crowding him.
I don't know what to do with my rabbits!! We have two boy lops but we keep the, in separate cages cause they were started to damage each other. We recently bought new hutches for them which have a downstairs to go onto the grass. We give them pellets everyday (there are 4 of us kids so we take turns) every time it's my go I give them carrots each or some lettuce. We sometimes give them like a corn thing made for rabbits. It's it an absolute need for them to have the wooden toys??? And how much food shall we give them. When we got them the guy said to give them a full dish full (pottery) is that too much?? One more thing. What is harsh weather? Because a couple of years back we put a horse rug over them. But we don't know what to use now that it is ruined. We have a waterproof sheet but it may be plastic, is it suitable??
Thank u so much for letting me know that rabbits can live a perfecf life without being spayed/neutered. I was watching a channel lennon the bunny and lorelei (pet owner) was keep on saying that if you dont spay or neuter your bunny it will become aggressive and not friendly. I was very sad cuz i want to get a bunny so it could live a happy life with me but when i heard lorelei say that bunnies need to get spayed or neutered i was very sad and at the same time mad. Thank u so much for telling us this. This helped me and next week im finally getting a lionhead bunny!!!
I have a question I have 2 outdoor bunnies today 1 got away and was running around it took around half an hour to get him how would you suggest catching a loose bunny
Tzvi Mintz throw a towel or a blanket on him/her and if that doesn't work u could try treats to get them to come to u and if that doesn't work u can get a net and catch it with that😀
I've always heard alfalfa hay is very harmful and can even cause G.I. Stasis. Is this true? I'd like to know your perspective on this topic as you seem to know so much.
We had rabbits growing up and we let them free roam the secure backyard and they were very happy! They kept the neighborhood cats away (rabbits can be pretty tough and protect their space). So we had wonderful breeds of wild birds hang out in our cat-free backyard. It was a pleasant side effect. Our rabbits pretty much litter box trained themselves when we took them inside. They could tell that the bathroom was where we went and started automatically going on the bathroom floor, so we put a little box in that spot and the rest is history. Our rabbits were super sweet to us and I was very surprised as a kid that my friends who had rabbits that kept them in cages all day tended to be very mean to humans. It makes sense, they were probably very isolated and sad. I think giving them free roaming in a larger space 90% of the time is incredibly important to rabbit mental health.
I love your videos mostly because I love animals and would like to be a zoologist when I grow up but I am considering getting a rabbit and i would really appreciate if you would make more rabbit care videos I mean of course I've done other research but I'm just not sure on what is the right breed and care for it 😮
I'm getting a rabbit soon, My other rabbit (a jersey wooly Netherland mix) recently passed away and life hasn't been the same without her. I miss her so much, she was a great companion and I gave her so so much. I'm finally ready to move on, I'm looking to get a holland or mini lop. What breed is yours? And how much do mini lops weigh? (Your rabbit is beautiful by the way)
I have had 3 rabbits in my life and plan on getting more , breeds ranging from fuzzy lop to mini Rex to Netherland dwarf. I totally agree with everything you've said and LOVE your videos! I would LOVE to get more and wish I could but sadly I cannot afford more. Also one of all of my rabbits favorite foods are bananas, but you cannot give the a lot maybe 1/4 of it depend on the size of the banana but all of my rabbits have loved them and always chase me when I have one!
Hello, thank you for this video. Can rabbits get along with guinea pigs? I do not plan on keeping them in the same cage, but I would like to see them play while they're free around my room.
+Anamaria Dan (Dana) rabbits can actually be dangerous to guinea pigs. It's not recommend to let them be together in the same area. But it can also depend on the rabbit.
I have allergies. We have a split level home. We've set up a large pen in a carpeted basement. I don't like taking her out too often just because of my allergies. Am I keeping her hostage by doing this?
Happy Tails because of my allergies, this isn't possible. My husband and I do climb into her pen and play with her. We allow her into the living room, but only for a couple of hours a day. And because she wasn't in a pen with other bunnies when I adopted her, it's almost like she doesn't even know what she is missing. We keep the radio on for her during the day, stuffed toy that she actually cleans, and electric candles to keep her comfortable at night. If you have any other suggestions that would prevent loneliness, that would be helpful
Hi Megan! :) I am thinking of getting rabbits, but I also have two guinea pigs....... I let the guinea pigs run around my back garden as it is quite big. Please tell me if guinea pigs get along with rabbits, because I am going to let the rabbits run around outside too! :) Great video by the way :)
Sadbh McMullin No don't risk putting them together!! When the rabbits are out, put the guinea pigs in. :) And oh btw DON'T feed them alfalfa hay or pellets even if she told everyone to in the video...it can make them have stones in the tummi. :(
in regards to neutering, My male lionhead is about 3 years old and I only had him for his whole life. I noticed he would mount anything that is small and furry, like my male cat for example. He just mounts and humps everything that is remotely rabbit like, including actual rabbit males! I can't physically keep him in his pen with any other rabbit. Would neutering alter his behavior? Thank you so much for all of your video's, insightful and informative, you are a fantastic educator!
+Blondi thank you! And that could possibly help. He will most likely not mount as much, but it isn't a 100% guarantee. If you can afford it it worth a try.
+Blondi thank you! And that could possibly help. He will most likely not mount as much, but it isn't a 100% guarantee. If you can afford it it worth a try.
Ximena Agnone females need to be spayed 80% of unspayed females get utrian cancer a female and a male is the best pair but u can also do 2 males 2 females is not the best they may fight or take longer to bond😀
I have a question. I've seen some hedgehogs and other animals in a very large bin instead of a cage,so I was wondering if this could work for rabbits too? Because I feel like it would be difficult to find a cage that is big enough to hold a litter box and enough space for the rabbit. If anyone knows could you please let me know,if so thanks so much.
Hi i have 2 bunnys and they have an indoor area and free rome my room but how do u introduse the to other bunnys my mails like one another as i got picle first then got him a friend george but i realy want another but coz there bonded i dont want them to fight if i get another so how do u sugest i introduce them if i do get another.
Wow, what a great video, I loved how real you were with all the unnecessary expenses. I was shocked. is it just me or is it only the people who spend unnecessary amounts of money on their animals that end up paying large vet bills because they are always sick.
My bunny has been kept outside for 6 years and hes 6 lol. Hes a healthy fluffy bunny. We keep bug spray around his cage, give him a varied diet of pellets, hay, and fresh fruits and veggies. Hes a really sweet lil dude and im excited to make him a new run. ( we moved and we haven’t had time to make a run but now we do)
Can you show where you keep your rabbit? My parents want to have my rabbit outside once the winter is over and in my area there is a few predators especially since my neighborhood is surrounded my forest, When I first found I was finally getting a rabbit after talking about getting one for years (first I had to move from Europe to the USA and then move out of the rental house) so once I got one I went straight to TH-cam, I found Hollys Holland rabbitry and even though she is a breeder I found good advice from her, while still making sure what she said was true, the main thing I disagreed with was wire bottoms but I found her outdoor area pretty nice as an idea but in my area it's not the most efficient, I was thinking a shed but that may be expensive, maybe a DIY shed but I'm not sure how that's going to go... your advice seems good and your ideas are alike to my moms beliefs which is something most rabbits youtubers don't have. Also if I do get a shed can I house foster rabbits that are spayed/ neutered with my non spayed rabbit, I'm not allowed to get another rabbit because of the price and my parents aren't sure about adopting one yet but if I get a shed I feel I will have more play area and more cage space I'm sorry one more question lol is a pet store cage ok if I do get a shed and they always have roam in the shed, like a base, I've heard many people with Freeroam rabbits, full house, few rooms, or just a room will use those as a base Currently I just have a DIY hutch
hi meghan, i dont know if you will read this, but im SO happy i found your video. there are so many people that say that we need to spay/neuter or take it to the vet often. many videos suggest all of these and it makes having a pet sound incredibly intimidating. i first thought that you would be like other pet youtubers suggesting things that are not necessarily needed and cost alot of money but after this video, i know that you arent one of them, and thats what makes you special :) right after i post this comment, im going to subscribe :) love you ××
unbranded bleach jtmcdauer Bryleigh Parkinson Choi Dohyun PLEASE do not listen to anything she is saying besides the information about the vaccines. Rabbits should be fed timothy based pellets and very little. If they are past 6 months old they should be fed timothy, oat, and orchard hay. Keeping them outside free range can be dangerous and prevent a strong bond with your rabbit. Neutering and spaying is the HEALTHIEST option. Feed them LEAFY greens. Limit sugary foods like apples and carrots.
Happy tails, I want to know whether it is good or not bathing your bunnies. Because I found some people disagree to bath the bunny cause it will create stress and heart attack to the bunnies, while other sources said that it's okay to bath the bunny as long as using warm water and be gentle to the bunnies to prevent them from getting too much stress. Please your advice.. Thank you :)
My bunnies live in wire cages above the ground in the shade because one of them kept escaping in the play pen, so I don't get them out everyday. Is this bad for them?
i have two flemish giants. one that is 4 months old and one thats 3 years old. everyone i have asked always says to rarely give rabbits veggies/fruit and just stick with their pellet food. i never really understood what the risks would be by giving them veggies. could anything happen to them if i gave them some veggies a couple times a week?
I have questions 1) I have had a pet rabbit for 6 yrs and just realized that I should have too ( I dont have a lot of time to play) should I get another one or no? 2) I give my rabbit Alfa Alfa hay is that okay??
Brooklyn Heller No. PLEASE do not listen to anything she is saying besides the information about the vaccines. Rabbits should be fed timothy based pellets and very little. If they are past 6 months old they should be fed timothy, oat, and orchard hay. Keeping them outside free range can be dangerous and prevent a strong bond with your rabbit. Neutering and spaying is the HEALTHIEST option. Feed them LEAFY greens. Limit sugary foods like apples and carrots. It is important to have at least 2
I really really really want a pet bunny and I would pay the money I have more than enough and I have been taking care of bunnies my hole life since I was 3. I am 9 now. That’s six years I have dogs and cats of my own and I can handle them besides, I have anxiety and S.A.D. It’s a mental health problem. I need a emotional support pet and a new pet bunny is the best way to do it. And I have plenty of carrots and cabbage in my garden in my back yard! And I have plenty of room in my bedroom. So imma tell all of this to my mom and listen to your playlist about rabbits and bunnies. Thanks for educating kids about animals and I am super responsible with 2 dogs and 3 cats that I help take care of every day! I think I’m ready for a bunny.
Grace Saba yes but... PLEASE do not listen to anything she is saying besides the information about the vaccines. Rabbits should be fed timothy based pellets and very little. If they are past 6 months old they should be fed timothy, oat, and orchard hay. Keeping them outside free range can be dangerous and prevent a strong bond with your rabbit. Neutering and spaying is the HEALTHIEST option. Feed them LEAFY greens. Limit sugary foods like apples and carrots.
also this Is very serious when I let my bunnies out to play in my back yard they went crazy they are tamed tho they were jumping around and running around I need to know right away so I can take care of them im afraid that they might get hurt because I let them play for an hour and when I call them back they always do but this time they didnt I know exactly where they are and have been feeding them
+Happy Tails no they have been out for a while like 2 days and I cant get them back inside so can u help me on how to get them back In and the wooden toy I need them for future things
Can you PLLLLZZZ do a cage tour??!! I have 4 rabbits and I feel like their living space isn't appropriate. Also can you give some tips about how to maintain them in the summer. I want to move them outside but I think they will be too hot. Thx
Mckenna Stabler PLEASE do not listen to anything she is saying besides the information about the vaccines. Rabbits should be fed timothy based pellets and very little. If they are past 6 months old they should be fed timothy, oat, and orchard hay. Keeping them outside free range can be dangerous and prevent a strong bond with your rabbit. Neutering and spaying is the HEALTHIEST option. Feed them LEAFY greens. Limit sugary foods like apples and carrots. A temp over 85 can give them heatstroke. The cage must not have a wire bottom. Look up “sore hocks” and u will see why. They should be able to stand up completely, hope 4 hops from the front to the back of the cage and 6-8 from one side to the other.
EditingWithMiyah 101 either one is ok but a water bowl is much better in my opinion because water bottles dont provide enough water to come out and water bowls are like more open and easy to drink.
I live in Cali so I can't keep my bunnies, well future bunnies, Cinnamon and Nutmeg (I'm getting them in two weeks!) Outside because on a fall day it is like eighty degrees and there lops. Ps I love your channel!
I NEED HELP. my rabbit 🐰 is a lion main mixed with holand. He does not eat hay I've tried cutting down his pellets, however still does not eat his hay. Great video by the way ❤️😊🙃❤️
Neela Sobczak Feed him a 16/1 of a cup pellets everyday and he'll eat his hay as soon as he gets too hungry. :) btw don't ever feed alfalfa hay or pellets, just timothy. :)
does a having one rabbit make them lazy or less active. what exactly would a companion do for them? I have enough money for one, but If I have to I'm fine with buying another one
Annie the bunny mama PLEASE do not listen to anything she is saying besides the information about the vaccines. Rabbits should be fed timothy based pellets and very little. If they are past 6 months old they should be fed timothy, oat, and orchard hay. Keeping them outside free range can be dangerous and prevent a strong bond with your rabbit. Neutering and spaying is the HEALTHIEST option. Feed them LEAFY greens. Limit sugary foods like apples and carrots.
my bunny is litter box trained did it in 3 days i was so proud of him. because of it he gets to free roam
How? ^_^ Could you explain, please?
+Anamaria Dan (Dana) So this is how I did it with my rabbit and it turned pretty successful first lock them in there cage for a day (which means no outside time) then the next find out where he pooped and peed the most then put a litter tray there you'll find out quickly that they'll certainly appreciate having there own place to do there business because there are such clean animals. Keep in mind that usually they won't be COMPLETELY litter trained but usually they'll poo a tiny bit out of the litter tray but there pretty easy to pop into the tray.
Paulina Camacho with my bunny I did it in a couple of hours I just put a litter box in her cage and she just went in it I was so proud because people said it could take weeks but she just naturally went in I guess😀
hailey eve :O
@@paulinacamacho2945 there’s a WAY safer way. just put hay in their litter box and they’ll poop there
Please do more rabbit videos!
Yes more rabbit vids!!!!
YES PLEASE!
i was going to say that but i didn't want people to think that i was copying you
+Maia Kolbuck LOL
Please do more rabbits and genie pigs
Can you do more about rabbits?
he died
Brittany Swanson oh well, r.i.p
Brittany Swanson the rabbit died that she was holding?
at 0:56 you hear her horse neigh in the back round i think listen closely
Dan Dooher well where still not sure...
It was probably some loud wind. It sounds a bit too high pitched for a horse neigh
Al P that’s a horse lmao I don’t know how you think that’s wind
THANK YOU, someone who actually knows how to care for rabbits!
Anyone who owns small animals or is planning on getting one, PLEASE READ (this regards exercise balls, or hamster balls.)
those things are death traps. Small animals explore the world by touching, by smelling, by being present to their surroundings. Exercise balls restrict all of those. small animals have delicate respritory systems, and need lots of air flow, and exercise balls have EXTREMELY poor ventilation. I once knew someone's hamster who died of suffication in one of those things. and because of that poor air flow, it gets dangerously hot. for animals like chinchillas who cannot tolerate heat, they not only will be in uncomfortable levels of heat, even health threatening, they can die just from the heat. for animals like guinea pigs, their backs can literally snap from the unnatural curve. do you want to snap your beloved pets back? so, with all this, the stress you're putting your pet through by putting them in those "exercise wheels" is barbaric. I may be one sided, but what good comes out of those things? watching your pet freak out wondering what the heck is happening while you stand by and laugh? we love our pets so we have to treat them safely and respectfully. thank you for reading this whole thing (read: rant :-P ) and lets make our fur babies lives a better one. 🐭🐹🐰🐀🐇🐁
Thank you, I had my hamster in hamster balls (for a small amount of time) and this helped me realize that I shouldn’t be doing this
AlphaWolfForever I bought my hamster a ball. She seemed to like it. Ive never forced nor put her in the ball. She simply walks in herself and waits for me to close it. I dont use it that much anymore but i am extremely sure she likes it.
Thank you! This was helpful!!
Omg how did that rabbit stay so still during this entire video xD I can hold my rabbit for about 3 minutes before he gets too wiggly. But that's also understandable because they are prey animals and most don't really prefer to be picked up, but I guess your rabbit is just super comfortable with you which is nice to see :)
I can’t even explain how happy i am thank u for knowing what ur talking about. It bugs me so much when they don’t
I had a pair of bonded rabbits and both lived to at least 12, 1 is still alive. They were a male/female bonded pair, so they were spayed and neutered. The male still marked, but he sprayed before neutering and stopped once he was snipped. I don't feed them anything other than hay and pellets because fruits and veggies always seemed to upset their stomachs and made their poop smell really bad. I noticed that the biggest thing with them is to keep their diet consistent. Maybe not when they were younger, but since both of mine have been geriatric for 4 years, they do best on manna pro pellets and some timothy hay. They have never had GI stasis or any other problems like that, and I think it is because I have been extremely consistent with their diet.
Another great video Meghan! Your channel is growing so rapidly too, its great!
Thank you! Yes it has really taken off!
HappyTails I have 5 rabbits!! I love your channel. I have an outdoor play pen. So they may play. Your channel is such an inspiration 😄 I'm subscribed!!!
I once had a Dutch rabbit named Niblet who lived to be 14 until we had to put him down because of his condition. Now I own a mini Rex and a holland lop who are both spayed females, they're absolutely lovely. Rabbits have to be one of my favourite animals.❤️
finally an adult who understands that 12 year olds can care for a rabbit :) im doing it just fine if ur wondering! got him 6 months ago, got him nuetured and now hes a friendly, and clean little guy
I just added several photos of my peacocks to Instagram! Go check them out! @meghan_happytails
Four years isn't too short of a life span. Some rabbits do have short lifespans. I'm sure you can improve the care, but it might not have completely been your fault.
+Happy Tails could U show us all the cages of your animals and can you do a care for exotique fish?!
I have 2 floppy eared rabbits would it be ok to put a different kind of rabbit in the cage with them or would I have to get another cage?
+Domo Williams
you can have all different breeds of rabbits in one cage, as long as they are neutered or spayed so they don't fight (boys) or get uterus cancer (girls)
I'm a kid that learned how to use an iPad in fact I'm on it right now lol
Awesome video again! I found it very interesting, one of the best rabbit care videos I've seen. I can't believe how far your channel has come! You've done so well on TH-cam :)
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that :D
I have a question
What happens if you don’t get two will it just not be vary friendly or something
Good vid also rabbits can live to 15 or so years if kept in proper care also there should only be 1/4 cup of pellets also being spayed or neuetered if VERY IMPORTENT waterbottles are not good too much
Ali Walay Neutering isn’t very important.
I love your rabbit is so cute! I have 2 non neutered rabbits living together since birth and they've had no problems yet! I'm going to see how it goes!
I've heard they can't be together if they aren't fixed but mine work okay. Even if I wanted to fix them I show them in 4-h and that's against the rules of the show
Adorable rabbit!!! Great video gave a thumbs up 👍🐰
You are such a sensible person it is refreshing. There are certain schools of thought on the Internet that have become law unfortunately and nobody wants to think for themselves but would rather accept everything they are fed as gospel and harass anyone who goes against it. I hope you have a video on iguana care.
My rabbit was very litter trained. She would not pee or poop anywhere but her bin. It made my life very easy lol.
+Delaney Reyes nice
I have 3 rabbits and this video was a little bit like a test. Great video
This is really helpful because I'm getting two rabbits for my birthday soon ❤️
I honestly think it's very necessary to spay/neuter rabbits! Could you elaborate on why you don't think it's necessary? Btw this is not a hate comment, I'm just speaking my opinion
that picture of her and the horse at 0:32 looks so pretty and sweet i want to own as many pets as you do one day!
This video was very very helpful,because i am getting a rabbit and i wached so many videos on how to feed them and other types,but i like that you told everything in a 5 minute video how to care them. Thank you! You got a new subscriber! :)
Briós the bunny & Me
Please don't feed alfalfa hay!!! :( It'll lead to stones in their tummis bc it has waaay to much calcium in it.
Pretty much all the information she gave is wrong.
They can have alfalfa until they are 6 months, they slowly switch to timothy and oat hay as well as orchard grass. Free range outside can be dangerous and prevent a strong bond with your rabbit. Rabbits really should be fixed.
Feed timothy based pellets, with no seeds or other stuff in them.
Me and my brother are planning on getting rabbits and we decided to build a hutch. It is 16 square feet and the rabbits love it. I would recommend building a hutch.
First of all great video. I think i would be a good idea to make a video about what to do when our pets pass away. I had a hotot rabbit and when it died i was crying for a month. I am ok now but i believe i would be something unique to do. I mean nobody can know better from you how to deal with a situation like this.
Oh and i love your videos
Thank you. That is a really good suggestion. Its really hard to go through that when a pet dies. I will have to work on something for this.
+Happy Tails i am happy that you appreciated my idea
Is there like a specific size you'd recommend for for an outdoor enclosure? Does it depend on the number of rabbits or on other factors? Thanks so much in advanced if you answer. I Lovee your channel.
Slightly Salted Chris for a single bunny it would be a 3×4 minimum times that by how many rabbits also a little extra space for them to if u can
Just found this video and as a fellow bunny owner this is good stuff. Also, totally correct on the myth about carrots. I had a Netherland Dwarf who would not touch ANYTHING but his hay and pellets. I offered every kind of veggie I could find, he just looked at me like I was crazy.
I know this is an old video but, what size hutch would you recommend for one large lion head and once mini lop? the hutch currently have is 2 story's and I got it from fleet farm it's pretty big for one bunny but I'm not sure about 2 ( My buns might even able to be free range) also do you have a bunny bonding video?
About 12 to 16 square feet. :)
+Happy Tails do you live on a farm or do you have a modern day house. Also, are rabbits okay to be outside where there ARE fences, but fences they could easily get through? or would you need to train them in an enclosed area outside on grass and bring one of those cage enclosures with no roof. Just wondering!
I've seen so many rabbit care videos and this is the most helpful
Thank You 😊
I love how you did not rant about wire floors (which are not recommended for rabbits with a thin coat) but you can. Use wire floors with a sick coated rabbit I have 5 and love my cages with the fall though wider on the bottom
Hi Megan! So I am 12 years old and thinking of getting a bunny! Since you didn't pt this in the video, I wanted to ask about bathing your rabbit. Some people say to NOT bathe your bunny and some do. I wanted to know what you think of bathing bunnies and that if you should or not do it. And this video about rabbits was great! Keep up the good work!
We use hard plastic totes with holes in it for hides the rabbits have never chewed it is the hide still safe ?
I was very pleased watching your video about rabbits because I love my rabbit and I've only had her since August 13. However she has bonded with me so well, but I do want to make sure I'm doing the right things with her as far as taking care of her. I know you say that rabbits do not need to be spayed or neutered, yet so many different veterinarians have told me that if I wasn't to spay my girl, Khali then she could/rabbits in general, due of cervical cancer within 5 years. Every vet told me the exact same thing. That scares me to death. Im not saying you are wrong or anything like that, but I just want to know that I did it am doing the right thing for her. Thank you so much 🐰🐇
P.s. It would be very nice if you could go into that a little bit more in another bunny rabbit video. Thanks again!
I mean that they could die (not due) of cervical cancer within 5 years. . Sorry for the misspelling from spell check!
I have a cage for my Netherland Dwarf that has a full floor, a ramp to a half floor, a ramp to another full floor, and another half floor. Is this too small for my rabbit? We were looking into making a homemade one, but we want to make sure that this is the best route and it is not crowding him.
Hi I love watching your videos but I have a question I don’t know if I should spay or neuter my rabbit he’s a male
My bunnies going to be kept in a big hutch and then when it’s stormy outside I’m going to keep them in the CNC cage I made😊 thanks for the advice
Is the rabbit a broken lynx mini lop?
I don't know what to do with my rabbits!! We have two boy lops but we keep the, in separate cages cause they were started to damage each other. We recently bought new hutches for them which have a downstairs to go onto the grass. We give them pellets everyday (there are 4 of us kids so we take turns) every time it's my go I give them carrots each or some lettuce. We sometimes give them like a corn thing made for rabbits. It's it an absolute need for them to have the wooden toys??? And how much food shall we give them. When we got them the guy said to give them a full dish full (pottery) is that too much?? One more thing. What is harsh weather? Because a couple of years back we put a horse rug over them. But we don't know what to use now that it is ruined. We have a waterproof sheet but it may be plastic, is it suitable??
I'm getting my rabbit today I'm so excited!! I'm adopting him from the humane society 💕 he is 1 years old, he is a lion head Netherland dwarf cross 😍
Thank u so much for letting me know that rabbits can live a perfecf life without being spayed/neutered. I was watching a channel lennon the bunny and lorelei (pet owner) was keep on saying that if you dont spay or neuter your bunny it will become aggressive and not friendly. I was very sad cuz i want to get a bunny so it could live a happy life with me but when i heard lorelei say that bunnies need to get spayed or neutered i was very sad and at the same time mad. Thank u so much for telling us this. This helped me and next week im finally getting a lionhead bunny!!!
Oh no they can get cancer noooo
I have a question I have 2 outdoor bunnies today 1 got away and was running around it took around half an hour to get him how would you suggest catching a loose bunny
Tzvi Mintz throw a towel or a blanket on him/her and if that doesn't work u could try treats to get them to come to u and if that doesn't work u can get a net and catch it with that😀
I've always heard alfalfa hay is very harmful and can even cause G.I. Stasis. Is this true? I'd like to know your perspective on this topic as you seem to know so much.
Spencer O'Connor alfalfa hay does not cause GI staises it is good for rabbits it is also used as a treat hay😀
Spencer O'Connor
No, alfalfa hay is NOT good for rabbits over 6 months!! :)
Spencer O'Connor she clearly didnt state this properly. Only rabbits 6 months and under can have alfalfa hay.
Spencer O'Connor yes its true
Spencer O'Connor its only harmful after they are 6 months old
We had rabbits growing up and we let them free roam the secure backyard and they were very happy! They kept the neighborhood cats away (rabbits can be pretty tough and protect their space). So we had wonderful breeds of wild birds hang out in our cat-free backyard. It was a pleasant side effect. Our rabbits pretty much litter box trained themselves when we took them inside. They could tell that the bathroom was where we went and started automatically going on the bathroom floor, so we put a little box in that spot and the rest is history. Our rabbits were super sweet to us and I was very surprised as a kid that my friends who had rabbits that kept them in cages all day tended to be very mean to humans. It makes sense, they were probably very isolated and sad. I think giving them free roaming in a larger space 90% of the time is incredibly important to rabbit mental health.
could you please feature rabbits/bunnies in more of your videos? Thanks! I really enjoy watching your channel ❤
I love your videos mostly because I love animals and would like to be a zoologist when I grow up but I am considering getting a rabbit and i would really appreciate if you would make more rabbit care videos I mean of course I've done other research but I'm just not sure on what is the right breed and care for it 😮
Cutest rabbit I have ever seen. Thanks for the great video.
I'm getting a rabbit soon, My other rabbit (a jersey wooly Netherland mix) recently passed away and life hasn't been the same without her. I miss her so much, she was a great companion and I gave her so so much.
I'm finally ready to move on, I'm looking to get a holland or mini lop. What breed is yours? And how much do mini lops weigh?
(Your rabbit is beautiful by the way)
i have two rabbits Rosie and Bella they are soooo lovely and friendly and so far they are twelve years old
Skyla Powis please don’t listen to her she’s giving bullshit advice you need to get rabbits spayed and neutered
I have had 3 rabbits in my life and plan on getting more , breeds ranging from fuzzy lop to mini Rex to Netherland dwarf. I totally agree with everything you've said and LOVE your videos! I would LOVE to get more and wish I could but sadly I cannot afford more. Also one of all of my rabbits favorite foods are bananas, but you cannot give the a lot maybe 1/4 of it depend on the size of the banana but all of my rabbits have loved them and always chase me when I have one!
Thank you! My rats actually go pretty nuts over bananas. Petunia also loves bananas lol
Hello, thank you for this video.
Can rabbits get along with guinea pigs? I do not plan on keeping them in the same cage, but I would like to see them play while they're free around my room.
+Anamaria Dan (Dana) rabbits can actually be dangerous to guinea pigs. It's not recommend to let them be together in the same area. But it can also depend on the rabbit.
So I just got a rabbit with a store bought cage it is 4feet long and 2feet wide and I have a mini lop. And do you think I need to make a larger cage
+maryn wiens no that's fine. But the rabbit should be out of the cage everyday
I have allergies. We have a split level home. We've set up a large pen in a carpeted basement. I don't like taking her out too often just because of my allergies. Am I keeping her hostage by doing this?
In this case you should have two rabbits, one would be very lonely
Happy Tails because of my allergies, this isn't possible. My husband and I do climb into her pen and play with her.
We allow her into the living room, but only for a couple of hours a day. And because she wasn't in a pen with other bunnies when I adopted her, it's almost like she doesn't even know what she is missing. We keep the radio on for her during the day, stuffed toy that she actually cleans, and electric candles to keep her comfortable at night. If you have any other suggestions that would prevent loneliness, that would be helpful
I love rabbits, I am trying to convince my parents to get me one, this video taught me so much about them!
Hi Megan! :) I am thinking of getting rabbits, but I also have two guinea pigs....... I let the guinea pigs run around my back garden as it is quite big. Please tell me if guinea pigs get along with rabbits, because I am going to let the rabbits run around outside too! :) Great video by the way :)
Sadbh McMullin
No don't risk putting them together!!
When the rabbits are out, put the guinea pigs in. :) And oh btw DON'T feed them alfalfa hay or pellets even if she told everyone to in the video...it can make them have stones in the tummi. :(
in regards to neutering, My male lionhead is about 3 years old and I only had him for his whole life. I noticed he would mount anything that is small and furry, like my male cat for example. He just mounts and humps everything that is remotely rabbit like, including actual rabbit males! I can't physically keep him in his pen with any other rabbit. Would neutering alter his behavior?
Thank you so much for all of your video's, insightful and informative, you are a fantastic educator!
+Blondi thank you! And that could possibly help. He will most likely not mount as much, but it isn't a 100% guarantee. If you can afford it it worth a try.
+Blondi thank you! And that could possibly help. He will most likely not mount as much, but it isn't a 100% guarantee. If you can afford it it worth a try.
+happytails are you saying that 2 unspayed females can share a pen? Also can you do a video on what fruits and veggies are safe for rabbits?
Ximena Agnone females need to be spayed 80% of unspayed females get utrian cancer
a female and a male is the best pair but u can also do 2 males
2 females is not the best they may fight or take longer to bond😀
If they can't have plastic in the cage, what should the litter box be? Aren't they plastic?
My litter box is plastic, hard plastic is fine.
I have a question. I've seen some hedgehogs and other animals in a very large bin instead of a cage,so I was wondering if this could work for rabbits too? Because I feel like it would be difficult to find a cage that is big enough to hold a litter box and enough space for the rabbit. If anyone knows could you please let me know,if so thanks so much.
Peter is really adorable..I don't think I'd ever put him down...thanks for the vid! 🤗
HI! Could you do a tips on adopting your first rabbit? Your videos help so much! 😊
Hi i have 2 bunnys and they have an indoor area and free rome my room but how do u introduse the to other bunnys my mails like one another as i got picle first then got him a friend george but i realy want another but coz there bonded i dont want them to fight if i get another so how do u sugest i introduce them if i do get another.
Syrian Hamster care please !
Yes!!!
I got a new bunny a few weeks ago and this video helped me a lot and thx for the advice it's really appreciated :)
I'm looking for a show rabbit, any recommendations?
Wow, what a great video, I loved how real you were with all the unnecessary expenses. I was shocked. is it just me or is it only the people who spend unnecessary amounts of money on their animals that end up paying large vet bills because they are always sick.
My bunny has been kept outside for 6 years and hes 6 lol. Hes a healthy fluffy bunny. We keep bug spray around his cage, give him a varied diet of pellets, hay, and fresh fruits and veggies. Hes a really sweet lil dude and im excited to make him a new run. ( we moved and we haven’t had time to make a run but now we do)
Could you do a daily pet routine?
Can you show where you keep your rabbit? My parents want to have my rabbit outside once the winter is over and in my area there is a few predators especially since my neighborhood is surrounded my forest, When I first found I was finally getting a rabbit after talking about getting one for years (first I had to move from Europe to the USA and then move out of the rental house) so once I got one I went straight to TH-cam, I found Hollys Holland rabbitry and even though she is a breeder I found good advice from her, while still making sure what she said was true, the main thing I disagreed with was wire bottoms but I found her outdoor area pretty nice as an idea but in my area it's not the most efficient, I was thinking a shed but that may be expensive, maybe a DIY shed but I'm not sure how that's going to go... your advice seems good and your ideas are alike to my moms beliefs which is something most rabbits youtubers don't have.
Also if I do get a shed can I house foster rabbits that are spayed/ neutered with my non spayed rabbit, I'm not allowed to get another rabbit because of the price and my parents aren't sure about adopting one yet but if I get a shed I feel I will have more play area and more cage space
I'm sorry one more question lol is a pet store cage ok if I do get a shed and they always have roam in the shed, like a base, I've heard many people with Freeroam rabbits, full house, few rooms, or just a room will use those as a base
Currently I just have a DIY hutch
hi meghan, i dont know if you will read this, but im SO happy i found your video. there are so many people that say that we need to spay/neuter or take it to the vet often. many videos suggest all of these and it makes having a pet sound incredibly intimidating. i first thought that you would be like other pet youtubers suggesting things that are not necessarily needed and cost alot of money but after this video, i know that you arent one of them, and thats what makes you special :) right after i post this comment, im going to subscribe :) love you ××
unbranded bleach jtmcdauer Bryleigh Parkinson Choi Dohyun PLEASE do not listen to anything she is saying besides the information about the vaccines. Rabbits should be fed timothy based pellets and very little. If they are past 6 months old they should be fed timothy, oat, and orchard hay. Keeping them outside free range can be dangerous and prevent a strong bond with your rabbit. Neutering and spaying is the HEALTHIEST option. Feed them LEAFY greens. Limit sugary foods like apples and carrots.
I totally agree
I have a question how do u train a rabbit to use the litter box and when you do train them can you u just let them live openly in ur home?
Happy tails, I want to know whether it is good or not bathing your bunnies. Because I found some people disagree to bath the bunny cause it will create stress and heart attack to the bunnies, while other sources said that it's okay to bath the bunny as long as using warm water and be gentle to the bunnies to prevent them from getting too much stress. Please your advice.. Thank you :)
I bath my bunny every 3 months with baby shampoo
My bunnies live in wire cages above the ground in the shade because one of them kept escaping in the play pen, so I don't get them out everyday. Is this bad for them?
Sian Loveless If the cant stand up straight, if the cage prevents them from taking 6 hops in one direction, yes.
And a wire bottom cage is really bad for their feet.
Please put soft sheets over the wire cage. Wire floor is sooo bad for their feet
Is a 4 meter long cage ok for my rabbit if i go every day out in my garden with it ??
i have two flemish giants. one that is 4 months old and one thats 3 years old. everyone i have asked always says to rarely give rabbits veggies/fruit and just stick with their pellet food. i never really understood what the risks would be by giving them veggies. could anything happen to them if i gave them some veggies a couple times a week?
+maylee arnett they will be fine as long as you don't give them iceberg lettuce and only give small amounts of fruits like one slice of apple
maylee arnett well a lot of fruited and veggies have tons of sugar which could end up getting your rabbits over weight .
I'm getting a Netherland dwarf (2) any tips?
Thank you for your helpful and practical advice🐰
Does she keep her rabbits inside or outside?
Would a critternation be a good cage for my tiny rabbit? (1.5 lbs)
No, rabbits should not be in a tall cage
What if I turned it sideways?
I have questions
1) I have had a pet rabbit for 6 yrs and just realized that I should have too ( I dont have a lot of time to play) should I get another one or no?
2) I give my rabbit Alfa Alfa hay is that okay??
Brooklyn Heller No. PLEASE do not listen to anything she is saying besides the information about the vaccines. Rabbits should be fed timothy based pellets and very little. If they are past 6 months old they should be fed timothy, oat, and orchard hay. Keeping them outside free range can be dangerous and prevent a strong bond with your rabbit. Neutering and spaying is the HEALTHIEST option. Feed them LEAFY greens. Limit sugary foods like apples and carrots. It is important to have at least 2
I really really really want a pet bunny and I would pay the money I have more than enough and I have been taking care of bunnies my hole life since I was 3. I am 9 now. That’s six years I have dogs and cats of my own and I can handle them besides, I have anxiety and S.A.D. It’s a mental health problem. I need a emotional support pet and a new pet bunny is the best way to do it. And I have plenty of carrots and cabbage in my garden in my back yard! And I have plenty of room in my bedroom. So imma tell all of this to my mom and listen to your playlist about rabbits and bunnies. Thanks for educating kids about animals and I am super responsible with 2 dogs and 3 cats that I help take care of every day! I think I’m ready for a bunny.
Can I keep rabbits outside in the winter when it's snowing or raining
Grace Saba yes but... PLEASE do not listen to anything she is saying besides the information about the vaccines. Rabbits should be fed timothy based pellets and very little. If they are past 6 months old they should be fed timothy, oat, and orchard hay. Keeping them outside free range can be dangerous and prevent a strong bond with your rabbit. Neutering and spaying is the HEALTHIEST option. Feed them LEAFY greens. Limit sugary foods like apples and carrots.
Im getting a lop eared dwarf house rabbit and i dont know how to house train it can you do a video on it?
Umm what kind of wooden toy do u recommend me to use for my 2 black bunnies Bella and Shadow
also this Is very serious when I let my bunnies out to play in my back yard they went crazy they are tamed tho they were jumping around and running around I need to know right away so I can take care of them im afraid that they might get hurt because I let them play for an hour and when I call them back they always do but this time they didnt I know exactly where they are and have been feeding them
I'm sorry I don't understand what your question is. You are worried because your rabbits are playing?
+Happy Tails no they have been out for a while like 2 days and I cant get them back inside so can u help me on how to get them back In and the wooden toy I need them for future things
Oh ok. You can try a trap or lure them in with food. Wood toys can be found in the small animal section of the petstore.
+Happy Tails ok thxx
I SUBSCRIBED! I love your channel soooo much! keep making videos!❤️🐰
What type of rabbit is that? Its adorable!
Can you PLLLLZZZ do a cage tour??!! I have 4 rabbits and I feel like their living space isn't appropriate. Also can you give some tips about how to maintain them in the summer. I want to move them outside but I think they will be too hot. Thx
Mckenna Stabler PLEASE do not listen to anything she is saying besides the information about the vaccines. Rabbits should be fed timothy based pellets and very little. If they are past 6 months old they should be fed timothy, oat, and orchard hay. Keeping them outside free range can be dangerous and prevent a strong bond with your rabbit. Neutering and spaying is the HEALTHIEST option. Feed them LEAFY greens. Limit sugary foods like apples and carrots. A temp over 85 can give them heatstroke. The cage must not have a wire bottom. Look up “sore hocks” and u will see why. They should be able to stand up completely, hope 4 hops from the front to the back of the cage and 6-8 from one side to the other.
what kind of cage do ur rabbits have
I might get a bunny soon and I want one we're there not to big so what do you thing a small bunny breed that is good?
+Puppy Rutherford netherland dwarf is what I recommend
my bunny will only eat carrot tops. can you do more rabbit videos please
Do you recommend that I use a water bottle for my bunny? I use a water bowl
Either one is ok
EditingWithMiyah 101 I personally feel that water bottles are better because they are more sanitary
I would personally use a bowl if I were you since water bottles can cause your rabbit to tilt its head in an unnatural way.
EditingWithMiyah 101 either one is ok but a water bowl is much better in my opinion because water bottles dont provide enough water to come out and water bowls are like more open and easy to drink.
I live in Cali so I can't keep my bunnies, well future bunnies, Cinnamon and Nutmeg (I'm getting them in two weeks!) Outside because on a fall day it is like eighty degrees and there lops. Ps I love your channel!
+Leo's 101 thanks! 😄
I NEED HELP. my rabbit 🐰 is a lion main mixed with holand. He does not eat hay I've tried cutting down his pellets, however still does not eat his hay. Great video by the way ❤️😊🙃❤️
Neela Sobczak
Feed him a 16/1 of a cup pellets everyday and he'll eat his hay as soon as he gets too hungry. :) btw don't ever feed alfalfa hay or pellets, just timothy. :)
Plz do Horses
does a having one rabbit make them lazy or less active. what exactly would a companion do for them? I have enough money for one, but If I have to I'm fine with buying another one
I have a pet bunny named leyna ❤️🐰 Thank you so much for this video! Your so pretty! Have a good day 😀❤️❤️❤️
Annie the bunny mama PLEASE do not listen to anything she is saying besides the information about the vaccines. Rabbits should be fed timothy based pellets and very little. If they are past 6 months old they should be fed timothy, oat, and orchard hay. Keeping them outside free range can be dangerous and prevent a strong bond with your rabbit. Neutering and spaying is the HEALTHIEST option. Feed them LEAFY greens. Limit sugary foods like apples and carrots.
Ik this vid is from a while ago but your bunny looks so funny how he’s just laying there😂😂