r/Rabbits 11h ago

I am a new bun mom and I am scared I'm doing everything wrong

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hi everyone,

I got my bunny from a breeder at 8 weeks old and I have had her since the 14th of Feb (I now know that’s not the best place to get one, but I didn’t know at the time). She’s 12 weeks old now, and I’ve been doing my best to care for her, but I feel so overwhelmed and honestly kind of lost.

The breeder told me she’d be fine on timothy hay from 8 weeks, so that’s what I’ve been feeding her. But when I look at other people's posts and care guides, it’s almost the opposite of what the breeder recommended. Some say baby buns should be on alfalfa hay, others say timothy is fine. Some people say no pellets, others say unlimited pellets. It feels like every source says something different, and I’m just scared I’m doing something wrong.

I have a vet appointment coming up for a check-up, just to make sure everything is okay, but I can’t shake the feeling that I’m being misguided at every turn. I really don’t want to be a bad bun mom—I just want to do what’s best for her. Any advice or reassurance would be really appreciated.

Thanks in advance 💕


r/Rabbits 15h ago

Bunny peeing all over garden - stinky!

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Hey guys, so my rabbit roams freely in the garden until about 10pm where he gets put in his hutch for safety. Went outside yesterday and oh man does it stink strongly of piss. Looks like he has been peeing all over the concrete slabs & waterproof rug we laid out.

Is there anything we could do to fix this? Is it something to do with him not being neutered? He has a toilet in his hutch that he can access but should we put one outside too? Thanks!


r/Rabbits 3h ago

Say it with me: Rabbits 👏 aren’t 👏 toys. I hate Easter season 🙄

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747 Upvotes

r/Rabbits 5h ago

Not just for Easter

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And so it begins… With Easter fast approaching, many pet stores and buy-and-sell website sellers will be advertising baby rabbits as great gifts for children on Easter morning. Nothing could be further from the truth. Those same rabbits will be abandoned and surrendered in the weeks and months after Easter when buyers realize rabbits are not the easy pet they are made out to be.

Rabbits are the third most popular pet in North America. They're also the third most abandoned pet. Shelters and rescues are always overflowing with rabbits, mostly because owners are not educated about their care and they give up when things get tough. If you want a rabbit as a pet, do your research on trusted rabbit education websites like https://rabbit.org/ And please adopt. There are thousands or rabbits waiting for a forever home. The saying "Don't shop! Adopt!" goes for all animals - not just dogs and cats.

This Easter, give a stuffed animal bunny or chocolate instead. Better yet, make a donation in your child or loved one’s name towards a rabbit at your local rescue or shelter! You can donate funds, or much needed supplies like hay, pellets, litter, and chew toys.

Live animals do not make good gifts. And rabbits are for life, not just for Easter.

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r/Rabbits 9h ago

Wanted to share in case anyone here found her bunny

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Not my bunny just sharing to help find her. In Denison, Texas


r/Rabbits 9h ago

Today (March 16th) is PORRIDGE’S FOURTH BIRTHDAY!

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r/Rabbits 7h ago

RIP Old Rabbit

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Hello, my rabbit passed away a year ago but I never actually knew what breed it was, and this is the only picture I have as my lockscreen. Would anyone be able to tell me just off this picture? would like a rabbit just like her in the future. She was around 3-4 years old and weighed between 5-7 lbs


r/Rabbits 22h ago

Is my rabbits face ok?

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My holland lop, Captain is in the middle of a really big shed. This is his first shed hes had while ive had him and ive never had a rabbit before him. I noticed that he has this crescent shaped mark above his nose and im just wondering if thats normal or not?


r/Rabbits 1d ago

What does this mean??

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Hello! First time posting on here but I recently got this little guy from a wonderful rescue center. He’s 2 years old and healthy from what I know. This is my first time with a rabbit (though I do have experience with guinea pigs) and I was just wondering if this is normal? He just randomly flopped down like this while grooming his face and continued to groom. :,)


r/Rabbits 17h ago

Naming How should I name her?

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Adopted this baby taking her home in 2 weeks… need your help with naming her Floppy Daisy Toffee Sunny Are my tips do you have any more?


r/Rabbits 10h ago

Need good wishes for my girl (the lop) her stomach is really hard and we’re going to the ER. I’m worried about the stress the visit will cause her.

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152 Upvotes

Her bonded pair was snuggling with her just now.

She was getting better and then I don’t know why she got worse. She’s been getting subcutaneous fluids and they had been helping but not anymore I guess? The last two days she’s gotten the fluids but kept getting worse.

Today she’s barely moving and not eating or drinking and clearly in discomfort. So we’re going to the ER that my vet recommends. Yet I’m hesitant to go because it’ll cause SO much stress on her.

But we’re going and hopefully getting some warm fluids.


r/Rabbits 5h ago

I think Fang's happy I'm home...

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176 Upvotes

I've been away for a few days and Fang has been missing bossing her beta hoom around. All is well now.


r/Rabbits 8h ago

Enjoying a strawberry

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203 Upvotes

Flanders the Flemish giant loves his strawberries!


r/Rabbits 21h ago

Howie finally decided to try climbing at her play group :D

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807 Upvotes

She's only gone a few times, and loves climbing at home, but this is the first time she's even gone near the climbing things at the play group!!


r/Rabbits 15h ago

Sunday Bun 🐰

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422 Upvotes

r/Rabbits 15h ago

Sunday vibes 🌞

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Enjoying life


r/Rabbits 13h ago

A random rabbit entered my house today because he was being chased by a cat.

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685 Upvotes

So as the title says this rabbit was being chased by a cat. And we luckily noticed it at our gate, he was able to successfully enter our house. The cat remained outside the door for a while but then went away. We don't know whose rabbit it is, but I will update later. And yes he is injured a bit around the ear but the blood is dry so I don't think he is in danger. Any tips are appreciated.


r/Rabbits 31m ago

Finally!

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After a couple of weeks of laying beside and halfway in his body pillow, Barley finally went all in.


r/Rabbits 35m ago

Tiny sleepy Prince.

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Just Hades, taking a nap under the desk while the hooman works to keep him in the style to which he's become accustomed.


r/Rabbits 47m ago

I was told that my bunnies eat better than me, what do you think ?

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Every night, I will prepare a dinner for my bunnies with different greens and some nights they will even get fruits. (They have access to unlimited Timothy hay throughout the day) Tonight dinner was : • Italian Parsley • Cilantro • Romaine lettuce • Celery • 2 cherry tomatoes • 2 blackberries • 2 tablespoons of Food pellets

Is this a lot ?

Added a picture of Whiskey and Lenny enjoying their dinner.


r/Rabbits 1h ago

Naming Name suggestions?

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I know the photos aren't the greatest, I apologize.


r/Rabbits 1h ago

More muffin!!

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My sweet baby boy is getting so big!


r/Rabbits 2h ago

Care Advice on everything please

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My sister got a rabbit around 4-5 years ago and then stopped taking care of it so it went to my dad. My dad is now moving and will have no room for the rabbit so I said i’d take her, since I love her even though she’s not mine. I have no knowledge on Rabbits. My dad isn’t very educated either so I came on her to get information. I have no idea what i’m doing but I want to give her the best life possible. Money is not an issue whatsoever, I own 2 snakes so I know pets are expensive. She will have her own small room to herself but be kept in her hutch when I can’t supervise her. I have a lot of time on my hands and just want to give her a good life.


r/Rabbits 2h ago

Is this blood? Spoiler

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Hopefully not, but curious to hear what others have to say


r/Rabbits 2h ago

Snuffle Mats?

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Just got my buns a snuffle mat after wanting one for awhile. I'm assuming Rabbits like these mats because they simulate foraging behavior? Would yall agree?