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Feeding Supplies

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Here is the list of feeding supplies you will need:

.Filtered Water

.Hay (Timothy Hay or Orchard Grass- Alfalfa is OK for babies)

.Organic Herbs and Green Veggies

.Pellets (Modesto Milling Organic Rabbit Pellets or Sherwood Baby Pellets)
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All our adults get Timothy Hay or Orchard Grass and our babies get it mixed with Alfalfa. Alfalfa is WAY too high in protein for adult rabbits, so only feed alfalfa to rabbits under 4 months of age. There are differernt cuttings of hay: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. This just means which cutting of the year it is. For example: first cutting comes from the first harvest of that season. If you get Timothy Hay I recommend getting 1st or 2nd cutting, because though 3rd cutting may be preffered by rabbits, it is low in fiber. Try different kinds of hay and mix them for a picky bunny! 

As a breeder, I want to feel good about what I am feeding and recommending to the new owners of my sweet babies. After trying many hay brands, my favorite is Small Pet Select Hay or Standlee. Their hay is always fresh and fragrant and the bunnies love and enjoy it very much! Oxbow can also be a good choice, but it's not my 1st pick!
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VEGGIES are not very important in a rabbit's diet. However, HERBS are better! Veggies put your rabbit more at a risk of digestive issues or becoming underweight. Fresh herbs, however, have several health benefits from nose to tail! Different herbs give different health benefits, and are okay for baby bunnies when fed in moderation. You can introduce them slowly when your bunny comes home, watching their stool, and increase to 1/4 cup a day, and eventually 1/2 when your bunny is an adult. Green veggies are also a great treat! Romaine, kale, red leaf lettuce, and spring mixes can be a healthy treat! Organic veggies are preferred.
Here is a list of veggies & herbs that are bunny-safe! There are so many more, including unsprayed lawn weeds. Just be sure to google that veggie before you feed it!

*Fennel
*Mint (Do not feed to nursing mothers)
*Basil.
*Dandelion Greens & Flower
*Kale
*Parsely
*Red & Green Leaf Lettuce
*Thyme
*Cilantro
*Clover
*Raspberry Leaves
*Oregano
*Dill
*Garlic (even though bunnies hate it- it's so healthy!)
*Lavender

Those are all bunny-safe veggies & herbs! This is a list of UNSAFE veggies and herbs.

*Potatoes (ANY part)
*Corn
*Mushroom
*Beans
*Wild Carrot
*Wild Cucumber
*Wild Lettuce
*Onions
*Eggplant
*Aloe Vera
*Bamboo Shoots
​*Nuts (Had to add it in! lol)

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Many people do not believe in feeding pellets. I recommend pellets in your fur baby's diet, though. Feeding the right pellet helps keep your rabbit a healthy weight.

For baby bunnies, I HIGHLY recommend Modesto Milling Organic Rabbit Feed, or Sherwood Baby Pellets. After trying so many different feeds, these two are the very best! Many people think Small Pet Select or Oxbow are okay too, but take a look at the ingredients and guarenteed analysis. You want a HIGH FIBER (18% guarenteed analysis minimum), high protein (16% guarenteed analysis) pellet. Rabbits were not meant to eat corn, wheat, and soy.; so why risk it and give it to them?

For adult rabbits 6 months & older, I recommend Modesto Milling Organic Rabbit Feed. This is the best rabbit food because it is hay-based, soy free, & corn free. I've had many bad experiences with Sherwood Adult feed with bunnies becoming underweight. Many people think that alfalfa based pellets are bad for adults, but it is completely healthy! Just don't feed them alfalfa otherwise, except as a treat. If you decide to feed Sherwood Pellets, make sure you buy the blue bad adult pellets and mix it 50/50 with pellets and organic plain rolled oats (not the quick kind!).

You can purchase Modesto Milling Organic Rabbit Feed or Sherwood pellets off amazon or at the pick up of your bunny from us. Chewy also sells Modesto Milling Organic Rabbit Feed, and the Sherwood official website sells their pellets. I have found pellets to be at their freshest when used within a couple of months, so get a small bag. Pellets are best stored in a black air-tight container so no light gets in. 

In conclusion, you get what you pay for! Cheap feed= Expensive veterinarian visits. So get the right pellet, for the sake of you and your sweet fur baby. 
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We all like giving our rabbits treats, right? Some treats are not good for rabbits, though. Just because something had a picture of a rabbit on the cover, or says it is for rabbits, does not mean it is bunny-safe!

Never feed your rabbits anything with sugar, dairy, dyes, seeds, meat, or nuts in it! Never buy treat sticks or yogurt drops, which are popular "rabbit" treats! If you want your rabbit to live a long & healthy life, feed it healthful foods!

I recommend only feeding natural treats; stuff like a small piece of fruit, herbs, oats, or a handful of alfalfa. Remember not to overfeed your bunny too many treats! It's very tempting, but your bunny won't thank you for it later!
Try teaching your bunny tricks with treats! Bunnies are incredibly intelligent; more than they look!
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You may be asking yourself the popular, very important question; what cage should I get for my bunny? With all those "bunny cages" out there, how do I know which one is good?
The bigger, the better.
If you get a small cage for your bunny, it will NOT want to be held when you take him/her out. It will want to get its energy out that has been storing up in that cage. If you get a big, spacious cage, like a playpen cage or a KW Cages bunny villa, your bunny will be getting exercise while it is in its cage, a great health plus as well! I'm not saying your bunny won't have ANY energy it wants to get out, but it will definitely be less!
I HIGHLY (HIGHLY!!!) recommend free roaming your bunny! It will get your bunny completely accumulated with your household, and it's so much having a bunny around the house! They go into their litter box for potty time, so your house will stay clean!

So... a playpen or a bunny villa from KW cages are highly recommended, but on the contrary, I highly do not recommend the following "cages": Hutches (bunnies chew out & are very dirty), pet store "rabbit" cages, open multi-level (Chinchilla style) cages, and any small cage.

Line your bunny's cage with fleece cage liners! Make your own, buy off amazon, or from us at the pick up of your bunny! Any "bedding" will mess up your bunny's litter training., and is very messy.

Yes, it's true, rabbits can be litter trained! In fact, all of ours come home litter trained! You just need to make sure you hace the right stuff to make sure the skills stick!
I highly recommend using what we use, which is a small kitty litter pan. No, not the dark ones with a cover; the open "pan" style ones. Even a small storage bin will work! Don't get a litter box with a grate on top. It's important that your rabbit can graze on the hay in the litter pan, and in this case, a grate will prevent that from happening, resulting in your new baby bunny making a mess. Kitty litter pans are the way to go! Make sure your bunny's litter box is big enough for it to do a 360 degree turn!

Now for what to put inside your litter pan!

We use and highly recommend pine horse stall pellets. It keeps the smell down, it is cheap, it is very easy to clean, and if you have a green thumb, you can use your soiled litter as fertilizer  right on top of your soil, no composting needed! Of course you can use carefresh bedding, or even newspaper pellets, but my opinion as a long-term bunny owner and lover is that the pine pellets are the very best! They are great at absorbing, and they keep your house and beloved bunny clean and odor-free!

To give water, either a bottle or bowl is fine. Many people recommend bowls as they are a more natural way for your bunny to drink, and they drink more usually than from a bowl. I use both depending on my bunny. Some bunnies just won't keep that bowl standing up, and in that case a water bottle is better than a wet bunny! Some bunnies don't drink much from a water bottle, and they are not messy at all. For that kind of bunny, a bowl is obviously better! Just get to know what works for you and your bunny.

To feed pellets, I recommend either using a heavy glass no-spill bowl, or a 2 bowl combo (Like the kind that are popular for cats and dogs) that you use to feed water and pellets and is very sturdy.

Feeding hay is so simple! Just throw those handfuls of hay right onto the litter box on top of the litter! Do not put hay anywhere else but in the litter box, on top of the litter! Bunnies like to munch on hay during their potty break. Sounds gross, I know, but it really isn't to your bunny, and that's how to keep them clean! And make sure you put enough hay in the litter box, as I've noticed lots of first time bunny owners tend to put only a small handful in the corner. You shouldn't be able to see the litter; only hay should be visible!



Rabbits need toys to keep their boredom down. Toys make from Willow, woven timothy hay, apple sticks, pine cones, and other yummy and natural stuff are great! Rabbits also LOVE stuffed animals, especially if they are an only bunny. Just be careful they don't start chewing on it. If you have a bunny that just loves to chew everything, stick with the chewable toys!

Watch out for toys made of corn husk. A bit of corn husk on a toy is fine, but don't buy toys that are MADE of it. Corn husk is not good for your bunny, and can cause serious health problems! I also try to avoid treats with dyes for the most part, especially red dye.

You can also do my favorite, make your own toys! A simple toilet paper tube can be made into so many toys, or given just the way it is! My bunnies also adore cardboard boxes, and their favorite, egg cartons. Every bunny owner should possess these amazing bunny entertainers. 

Remember, your bunny's teeth will never stop growing! So it will need lots of things to chew on along with plenty of hay to keep those teeth trimmed!





Everyone has their own opinion on what they are going to use to clean up rabbit supplies, but this is what I use and recommend!
I use 50/50 water and vinegar (apple cider or white vinegar) mix in a spray bottle to clean my rabbit supplies. I use gloves to scrape out dirty litter from litter pans, then spray it, wipe it with paper towls, and refill. Once every couple of cleans you may want to do a thorough clean using warm water and soap, or by mixing white vinegar and baking soda and letting it soak in the litter pan.

For other bunny supplies like bowls, cages, etc, you can do the same. Make sure you use non-toxic soap and be sure to wash it all off before using it. Dawn dish soap is just fine and works great!




Be sure to have an emergency kit on hand at all times! I always have Sherwood Emergency Kits on hand! Also be sure you have a syringe in case you need to hand feed your rabbit. I also always have sherwood digestive tablets on hand for tummy aches. They're so healthy and yummy, they can be used as an every day treat!

Make sure you also have a good rabbit-savvy vet! If your rabbit ever shows ANY signs of illness, you must take them to the vet immediately! Rabbits tend to hide their illness very well because they are prey animals, so if there are ANY signs of illness, it's an emergency! Be sure to have a number you can reach your vet at when they are closed. I use the New Prospect Animal Hospital by VCA or their Ocean County location. They have several locations and are really great, and have an emergency line! I highly recommend them to all bunny owners if you can find one close to you!




As far as grooming supplies go, you will need a comb/brush and a nail trimmer. You may also want a lint roller, for your sake after you groom your bunny. I use cat nail trimmers for my bunnies and they work great! The best bunny brush you can buy is the popular Small Pet Select Hair Buster comb. You can somewhat imitate it by weaving a rubber band through a regular comb!




Rabbits need some kind of bedding at the bottom of their cages. They also need a comfortable place to sleep with some fleece and a hidey house, or a pet bed like the bunny snuggle pillows we sell! 

Use soft bedding such as foam mats (with a blanket over it), memory foam rugs, and fleece cage liners (personal favorite). Our bunnies are litter trained and keep it very clean. I do not recommend commercial messy bedding that will ruin your bunny's litter training skills and make a mess for you.

Never put an older rabbit on anything wire including wire bottom cages or anything that isn't soft on their feet. They can easily develop sore hocks (kind of like blisters on their feet) because they are older.




A carrier is a must have with any pet obviously! You will need one to take your bunny home, for vet visits, and for traveling.

Cat carriers work well for every bunny. If you use a cat carrier, first set it up by placing a blanket or mat at the bottom of the carrier to keep your bunny comfortable. Make sure all any any latches are secure while your fur baby is in the carrier. Note that if another animal has used the carrier before, it must be thoroughly cleaned before your bunny uses it.





Thank you so much for reading! As a side note, these are all just my opinions from the experience I have had. All the info I have given is geared for an indoor bunny pet, as our sweet babies are. 




Thanks so much for visiting our Rabbit Supplies page! Visit our Rabbit Care page with full info on how to put those supplies to use and care for your fur baby!




Hay
Veggies & Herbs
Pellets
Treats
Cage
Litter box & Litter
Supplies to Feed With
Cleaning Supplies
Emergency Kit
Grooming Supplies
Bedding
Carrier

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