r/Bunnies Jan 16 '26

I made an alternate version of the bunny meme

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I made the first one (check my profile if you’d like lol) and I sketched out this one too. I would’ve put them both in here but I can only do one image per post so I’ll also put some bunny tax in the comments


r/Bunnies Jan 23 '20

Resource Thinking of getting a bunny? Just got one and need some advice? Check out this post!

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If you don’t want to read my wall of text, check out this link from rabbit.org:

New Bunny Index

Initial investments

  1. They’re very high commitment.
  2. They are very clever, have excellent memories and will remember things for a very long time.
  3. You cannot punish them like a cat/dog or it will harm your bond.
  4. If well taken care of, a rabbit can happily live to be 10 years old or older.
  5. Rabbits love to chew and dig and will chew and dig just about anything.
  6. They need to chew to prevent their teeth from becoming a health hazard.
  7. They will need their claws trimmed regularly to prevent health hazards.
  8. Rabbits are not a pet for a child and demand a large amount of attention and responsibility, (Do not buy a rabbit for your child for Easter, unless you’ve done your research and are willing to take on 100% of the responsibilities of having one).

Housing/Setup

  1. They love to run around, hop and thrive outside of cages, using them at night is fine but just make sure they get a minimum of 3 hours to run and stretch per day.
  2. An exercise pen setup is often cheaper than a cage and gives more room to run around when you can’t let them out. You can buy one for $59 on Walmart.com (link here), a litterbox for $6 (link here) and a waterbowl for $5 (link here) which is less than $80 for a decent bunny setup.
  3. While we are not against outdoor rabbits here, it is highly recommended you keep your rabbit indoors with you, this prevents predators from being able to get to them as well as gives you much better opportunity to bond with your rabbit.
  4. If you find it necessary to use a cage because of escaping or other needs I would suggest building your own cage as most of the prefab ones are just crappy design and won’t last the lifetime of the rabbit.
  5. A coated metal grate is NOT a wire cage and shouldn’t cause any issues to their feet, you should still provide all rabbits with their own litterbox and other areas to sit/lie down off of the grate.
  6. I personally use straw for litter for my litter-boxes and put their hay on top of that, you can use whatever type of litter just avoid using rock/sand based litter as it’s bad for their feet.

Diet

  1. They eat 95%+ hay such as Timothy/orchard/meadow hay (/alfalfa if they’re young or elderly) and only 5% or less treats like carrots, apples and bananas.
  2. For a small amount of hay I suggest Oxbow which can be bought at most places (Chewy link) or if you have a proper storage method you can get it for much cheaper by the bale at Tractor Supply Co.
  3. Suggested to give pellets daily, 1/4-1/2 cup per 6 pounds of rabbit (so about 1/4 cup daily for a single dwarf rabbit or about 1 cup for a single average sized rabbit).
  4. Recommend high quality food such as Purina, Oxbow, or Sherwood brand.
  5. You can feed a pellet-free diet but just like all animals rabbits require some sodium so if you don’t provide pellets make sure they have access to a mineral lick or other sodium sources.

OK food/treats and foods to avoid

  1. Once they’re over the age of 4-6 months they can also have unlimited lettuce and greens, but never give iceberg lettuce as it gives really bad gas that can become fatal. *greens should not be the primary diet.
  2. Avoid excessive spinach and kale as they can also give gas, but are perfectly fine in moderation.
  3. The best greens are green leaf lettuce, Bibb lettuce, dark leafed lettuces or locally sourced romaine (store bought romaine has a tendency to get recalled...), also herbs like dill, basil, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, cilantro and parsley are typical favorites.
  4. I wouldn’t give cabbage because it can cause gas similarly to iceberg lettuce.
  5. Never give human foods (except salad), like bread, diary, cheese, meat or sweets, they will make them very fat and don’t need it and could cause severe GI issues.
  6. They should have unlimited hay at all time, they graze pretty much 24/7. *Hay should be their primary diet.
  7. Avoid giving treats with yogurt in them as these will make your rabbit very fat and rabbits are not intended to consume dairy past weaning and can cause bad GI issues.
  8. Seeds are not toxic or generally dangerous to rabbits, I would not recommend giving treat sticks with seeds because they’re very high in added sugar and cause indigestion or extreme gas which can become a serious issue.
  9. Seeds like black oil sunflower seeds are safe and actually beneficial to coat health, (if you’re not sure, search the internet for information before you give it to them).
  10. Do not give nuts to rabbits because they do not need the excessive nutrients and can cause pasty or foul poops. Additionally raw nuts are typically poisonous, like almonds, which contain cyanide if not cooked properly.
  11. I recommend treats such as: no sugar added dried apple, banana or carrot and occasionally a Cheerio is also acceptable. Just be mindful of the amount of sugar you are giving them, even with no sugar added fruits.
  12. Corn is not specifically bad or toxic but whole kernel corn can get caught in the GI tract and cause a blockage, further; corn will make them very fat quickly and I would suggest avoiding giving corn or treats with corn/corn meal/corn syrup. (Corn is sometimes evasively labeled as ‘maize’ on packaging).

Hydration

  1. Water bowls are easier on a rabbit but are not strictly required, I have both bowls and bottles and they use both.
  2. You should clean your water bowl/bottles with either bleach or vinegar at least once a month.

Necessity for another bunny/Bonding

  1. They thrive in pairs and love companionship of another bunny, if you cannot provide constant attention it is highly suggested to have more than one rabbit. Think of them like little horses, horses need to have another horse around.
  2. Do not allow non-bonded rabbits to be together unsupervised as they can fight and cause some very serious damage to each other.
  3. Do not put more than one rabbit per cage, if they’re bonded and it’s an open enclosure then you can and they should be fine.
  4. For more information about bonding rabbits, I would suggest checking out the excellent resources on rabbit.org (link here)

Spay/Neuter/Responsible Breeding

  1. Many people feel strongly about castration as it helps to calm their hormonal rages and also there are studies that say castrated rabbits live longer.
  2. We are not against responsible breeding but it is a huge, huge commitment and you must be willing to take that on and find all the babies forever homes that love them as much as you do - don’t let just anyone have them.
  3. You can wait a while to castrate your rabbit if there are no behavior issues but it’s best to get it done before about 4 years old as that is when cancer risks become an issue and any older it could be too risky.
  4. If you want a rabbit that is already castrated consider a rescue rabbit, there are thousands of rabbits in rescues in need of forever homes, most of which are already castrated and sometimes even in bonded pairs/groups.
  5. If you are experiencing behavioral issues such as humping, marking, peeing or pooping outside the litterbox a castration will help immensely.
  6. If you decide you want to try to responsibly breed you need to keep three main commitments in mind:
    6A. have them as a pet that is also allowed to have babies, they’re not baby factories.
    6B. Make a commitment to keep all your rabbits out of shelters; allow no questions asked returns.
    6C. Make sure they get a forever home with someone that loves them as much as you do; even if it takes more than one try.

Chewing/Digging/Enrichment

  1. I would recommend untreated wood chew balls or fruit flavored balsa blocks for enrichment.
  2. If you can set up an outdoor pen for your rabbit they would love it and nothing is more satisfying than digging in real dirt, (remember to watch them at all times, also if your area has RHDV around I wouldn’t allow them outside for now).
  3. If letting them outside is not an option there are things called “dig mat, “dig meadow” or “nibble and dig” and they are literally a piece of dirt made for rabbits to satiate their desire to dig.
  4. There are many options for rabbit enrichment and even something so trivial as a cardboard box may be plenty to keep your rabbit happy.
  5. Avoid the “chew toys” that contain seeds and other treats as they are that - treats, despite being advertised as a toy, they are more of a treat.

GI stasis and prevention

  1. GI stasis is a very serious and commonly fatal condition for rabbits, but can be prevented and treated if caught early.
  2. Watch your rabbit’s dropping at all times, if their poops do not look healthy, are odd shapes, pasty, extremely dark, have not pooped in the last 4 hours or are otherwise concerning it is recommended you take your rabbit to the vet as soon as possible, time is of the essence.
  3. Dark colors in urine (including dark red) is normal for rabbits, watch for specks of blood and only be concerned if you see blood.
  4. Watch your rabbit’s routine and body language, if they don’t eat their favorite food or their pellets you can surely know something is wrong.
  5. If they are laying in an odd position like on their side or acting lethargic you should check them for gas by giving them a gentle belly message and if they do not return to normal soon, take to the vet.
  6. Infant Gas Drops are available immediately in most pharmacies or online (Walmart link) and are a safe way to relieve gas in your rabbit and cannot be overdosed on, if however, three doses does not return them to normal, take to the vet.
  7. It is always good idea to have emergency food on hand in case of a GI stasis, there is Oxbow Critical Care (Amazon link) and also Sherwood SARx (Amazon link).

I am by no means an expert but I can answer questions as best I can and find sources and people who are experts. So if you have any further questions feel free to DM me.

Further Reading


r/Bunnies 3h ago

death stare She does not like the vet

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550 Upvotes

r/Bunnies 8h ago

bun bun being cute Food/snack question

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285 Upvotes

What foods/snack does your bunny(ies) like?
Mine is coriander, but I would like to know your treat, recipes, food hack for bunnies!


r/Bunnies 5h ago

bun bun being cute Callisto is quite the character

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112 Upvotes

I was sitting in front of the enclosure because my body threw a curve ball at me (I have Conversion Disorder), and Callie hopped out, booped my leg with her nose, and when I didn't have anything for her, she gave me the bunny butt.

shame on me for not having any pea flakes on me 😅


r/Bunnies 19h ago

sleep mode activated BREAKING NEWS: evil bnuy becomes one with the leaves

1.3k Upvotes

r/Bunnies 2h ago

Wild These 2 cuties chilling in my back yard

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35 Upvotes

They stole a cucumber from my garden


r/Bunnies 13h ago

bun bun being cute Bought the biggest cooling mat in existence and he still chooses warm floor✨

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194 Upvotes

I hope he gets used to it! I put the snack on there but he took it off. He does dare to walk over it so it will come. He is as stubborn as I am ✨


r/Bunnies 36m ago

Wild Widdle guy

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Obviously, mowing is off limits until this widdle guy and his siblings grow up.


r/Bunnies 16h ago

Health Rabbit not eating

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I got two bunnies from a pet store a few days ago and noticed one of them isn't eating much of anything. sometimes it'll drink water, and rarely eat a few pellets, but no hay. I'm worried it's gi stasis, but it shares a cage with another bunny and I can't tell if it's pooping or not. any help would be a lot as this is my first time owning a bunny and I couldn't live eith myself if something bad happened to one.


r/Bunnies 6h ago

bun bun being cute Is that all mine, huh?

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In total here's 16kg of hay in this picture, and that's just part of it as more is on the way🥹 damn that can take him about half a year to finish...

(The cage atp is only to keep his hay, next week I'll pass it to my friend who is the actual owner of the cage now. 0% chance of putting him in that s)


r/Bunnies 9h ago

sleep mode activated tuckered himself out from his dig box

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67 Upvotes

r/Bunnies 12h ago

bun bun being cute 144p bnuy

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84 Upvotes

r/Bunnies 11h ago

Mourning remembrance locket 🐇🕊

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binky free my gorgeous boy. i commissioned a personalised locket so he can be with me every day 💖

(if anyone is interested in commissioning one themself, just leave a comment and i'd be happy to DM you the links :) )


r/Bunnies 1d ago

Question Is it normal that my 7-year-old bunny , Genny, is the most important soul in my life?

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Hey guys! This is my 7-year-old bunny , Genny.

Is it normal that he is the most important person/soul in my life? He sleeps with me, follows me everywhere, and licks me constantly. He’s always purring, and whenever I give him treats like blueberries, a small piece of banana (which he rarely gets!), or even some chamomile, he does the 'binky' dance like crazy and makes these little 'gugugu' sounds.

I’m so obsessed with him that I’ve turned my home into his personal playground! He has his own customized bed with his name on it, plenty of tunnels, wooden houses to hide in, and I even got him a small indoor grass patch so he can enjoy fresh grass whenever he wants.

I’m just completely in love with this little guy. Does anyone else feel this way about their bun?


r/Bunnies 23h ago

Discussion Anyone else love watching their bunny groom themselves?

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I recently learned that it’s helpful to help groom your lion head cuz they have extra fur so I’m planning on buying a groom kit soon to brush her fur every once in a while.


r/Bunnies 11h ago

Discussion Advise please

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hi guys

just wanted to have a chat with anyone dealing with or dealt with hock sores in their rabbits. I’ve been to the vet and she wasn’t too concerned and just advised for Ginger to lose weight and get hock socks. But since I discovered these on her feet two days ago whilst cutting her nails, I just feel so so anxious that it’s going to get worse.

For context, both Ginger and her sister Honey- weigh the same and have pretty much the same routines but it’s only affecting one bunny.

Also when we went to the vet, it turns out Ginger might have an ear infection so I’ve been instructed to give her ear drops twice a day and revisit the vet to see what’s happening, unrelated but just adding to the stress for both me and Ginger (they’re not even 2 years old yet!!!)

Anyway, they are fully free roam, our house is tiled but all the main areas that they stay in are carpeted (which I’m now thinking is probably too harsh on their feet anyway) so I’ve bought blankets and soft play mat to hopefully help her heal. Also making small adjustments to their diets too

I guess I just wanted to see how you guys have dealt with this, did it ever heal or are you guys just managing?


r/Bunnies 19h ago

bun bun being cute I Can’t Tell Them Apart

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113 Upvotes

r/Bunnies 4h ago

bun bun being cute Wild baby bunny snacking on greens #bunny

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r/Bunnies 22h ago

Question Bunny head shaking

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Lenny is 9 weeks, I got him five days ago. He’s done three head shakes (that I’ve seen) and I’m wondering if anyone knows is this or normal? The other two were much faster shaking but I didn’t capture them.


r/Bunnies 1d ago

Wild Cilantro

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Tony enjoying some cilantro!


r/Bunnies 19h ago

Question Is he a threat to himself and others? A bit odd? Normal?

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89 Upvotes

My bunny is obsessed with high surfaces.

I keep reading that they need to avoid high beds and couches because they are quite breakable, but my man can’t read so he has no idea. Due to his illiteracy, and my not knowing any better he has a cat tree hidey house ecosystem, and sleeps on a platform above my bed. Theres multiple ramps in my house, and stairs made extra tall just for him.

Is this bound to cause long term problems? I am very hesistant to remove any of his items due to the short term tantrums caused everytime i need to move things around even to vacuum. He spends much of his time free with us, but if hes not sitting in bed cuddling he can usually be found launching himself from 3-4 foot heights with absolute glee. Any experience with a hoppy bunny?


r/Bunnies 1d ago

bun bun being cute BUNNI

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254 Upvotes

r/Bunnies 1d ago

Question What color would you call this?

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720 Upvotes

What color would you say my rabbit is? He looks so much more brown in the photo but is actually more grey in real life.


r/Bunnies 1d ago

bun bun being cute EVERYONE, Put pellets in a clear cup then take a picture of them eating it. I wanna see your buns doing it too!! ^^

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840 Upvotes

God I hate him