Should we provide water for the rabbits in a bottle or a bowl?
Research shows that rabbits drink three times as much from a bowl as from a bottle.
In the wild, they get a lot of water from the grass and plants they eat. But in captivity, most of their food (hay, pellets) is much drier, and they need to drink more.
Providing water in bowls leads to better hydration of the rabbits. Therefore, for most rabbit water bowls are better than bottles.
A trick question: what bowl to use for #rabbit pellets?
Answer: No bowl at all
Just scatter the pellets in the enclosure – this way, you
🐇 stimulate a normal foraging behaviour,
🐇 reduce boredom and behavioural issues caused by it,
🐇 reduce aggression between the rabbits for access to food
🐇 prevent one rabbit from eating too many of the pellets and another not enough.
Blanket or enrichment for #rabbits ?
Both!
Enrichment doesn't have to be difficult or expensive.
Blanket folds are perfect for hiding some pellets or snacks for rabbits to look for. That stimulates their natural foraging behaviour and movement, and reduces stress.
Do you consider getting rabbits as pets but are not sure how to care for them best?
Are you a new rabbit owner and still have questions about how to best provide them with all they need?
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Hay is important for rabbits, also for their mental welbeing 🐇
Our rabbit companions live lives much different from those of their wild relatives. However, they haven’t lost all the behaviours inherited from their ancestors. Here is a little insight into the social life of wild (and pet) rabbits.
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Have you ever considered teaching your rabbits tricks or other behaviour?
If you are interested in learning more about how rabbits learn, get some tips on how to train them, and actually try it yourself, join my 4-week rabbit challenge!
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See you soon!
Happy International Cat Day!
What better day to learn more about cats and improve their lives?
Visit my website for fascinating facts and tips about cats.
And if you struggle with your cat's unwanted behaviours, as a certified behavioural consultant, I'm happy to help. Sometimes a small change can make a huge difference in your and your cat's lives.
Do you have rabbits?
Spring and summer are the best sessions for providing some easy food enrichment to them.
Check my article for some tips and ideas.
Let me know if you have more ideas!
Magdalena Kozielska-Reid, PhD
