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 7h ago

bun bun being cute 5 months ago I impulsively decided to accept a baby bunny my neighbor brought to me and it was one of the best decisions of my life 🥹💕

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r/Bunnies 3h ago

sleep mode activated “bunnies never truly sleep”

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who else has a bun who will absolutely pass out 🐰


r/Bunnies 5h ago

bun bun being cute Just a little creature existing and being pure perfection..

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r/Bunnies 8h ago

bun bun being cute Bunny tantrum

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Callisto has a very low tolerance for brushing so I basically have to grab her and hand pluck the large chunks out as fast as possible, then let her go to run around for a while to decompress and decide if she wants to forgive me lol

she has bitten me (not really but she's tried, it's like warning nips and teeth grazes), growled, groaned, stomped, ran off, and grabbed the brush and slung it as far as she could if I tried to do it the "fancy" way. if I tried treats she would just take it and run off with it, so I've found the easiest and fastest way to get the bulk of shedding fur off of her is to just take my thumb and press it out against my hand


r/Bunnies 3h ago

death stare It's impossible not to want to touch those little paws

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r/Bunnies 3h ago

bun bun being cute Hey, you. We need to talk.

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r/Bunnies 1h ago

Resource Looking to Rehome my Bunny in South Central PA

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I have a 1 year old bunny (fully neutered) who I think would benefit from a new home. He’s incredibly friendly and loves cuddles.

He’s noticeably depressed with his current situation. He’s alone for most of the day while I’m at work. I would get him a friend, but I’d be unable to take good care of two bunnies. I rescued him from a bad situation, but I still feel bad about seeking him a new home.

Here are some pictures:


r/Bunnies 6h ago

bun bun being cute Another escapist

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Lapka learnt from her younger friend how to leave her enclosure. Scared me when no one tried to attack my hand during morning pellets.

She liked sunbathing on a balcony tho.


r/Bunnies 1h ago

Health English Angora wool care

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There are many ways to keep angora short and kept. With our little EA, we gently "pluck" the loose top coat out when it is ready to shed. It does not harm the rabbit in anyway, though she doesn't seem too thrilled here. For those of you with angora breeds, how do you tend their fiber?


r/Bunnies 1d ago

Question Is he okay? It’s his third day home with us and he tends to do this when we put him back in his cage area

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r/Bunnies 5h ago

Injured or sick Hanni’s EC Meds Are Here!

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r/Bunnies 3h ago

Health Did it ever happen to you bunny?

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hello my bunny has been sneezing since yesterday (maybe 2-3 times a day which is normal for us, she is always eating hay with her head in it and it is a bit dusty). 2 of her seneezes made her nose pour white mucus from one of her nostrils. i am verry worried. i recently moved and her playpen is situaded near the window and balcony door wich we kept open. now i moved her in a smaller cage so that i can monitorise her better. guys i am very worried people on fo told me to cut her and eat her and i am very serious. this sneeze only happened 2 times (1 today and 1 yesterday) but otherwise she is perfectly healthy, running playing eating and following me in the room. guys what should i do.. i wanna go to the vet but my first thought was to see if it stops..and if it happens ore more time to go there. did it ever happen to you? i want to go to the vet soon but i am thinking maybe she doesn t pass this night but guys she is perfectly healthy if i weren t to see the sneeze i would have not guessed it


r/Bunnies 27m ago

Health Update on Cookie, Any suggestions how to make him gain weight after recovery?

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My Cookie (9 month old Liondutch) just won against Coccidia, at multiple times I thought I would lose him, recently he developed gas, and lost a lot of weight although he was eating, today was the first day without gas and things are going pretty well, had a vet check and took samples, Coccidia is gone and his digestive system is pretty good and recovering. The first two pictures are prior to all this, and the 3rd one is him right now, he is paper thin, he used to be about 1.4kg, he is now 1.1kg (he is just small overall, little guy). I would appreciate any suggestions you have for helping this little guy gain weight. I already asked yesterday about what greens to feed him as vet wanted to change this little guy's diet and redditors were helpful. Thanks in advance! ❤️


r/Bunnies 17h ago

bun bun being cute Bunni wrap

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Bunni wrap. So cute. He'd snooze for hours and watch Time Team episodes with me.


r/Bunnies 7h ago

Discussion How do you approach a conversation when the other person refuses to learn how to better care for their rabbit’s health and well-being?

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I'm new to house rabbit activism—prior to this I usually kept it to myself, but recently I am more and more involved in rabbit rescue and have been trying to educate people how to better care for their rabbits.

We have a local Buy Nothing Facebook group (if you don't know what it is, it's a localized Facebook group that allows you to post stuff you don't need to see if others need it, or if you need something you can ask in the group). A woman was asking for a corner rabbit litter box and a water bottle. I replied by saying that I have a medium-sized cat litter box to pass on, and a water bowl is easier for a bunny to drink from instead of a water bottle, which I was also willing to give away.

The woman messaged me and said that she would like to have the water bowl; as for the litter box, she needed to see if it's too big for the hutch.

The "hutch" raised a red flag for me. I'm strongly against putting rabbits in an outdoor hutch, but I also know that keeping a bunny in a hutch is normalized for a lot of people. I first apologized to the woman and said I never wanted to overstep, and then told her that a bunny needs space to exercise; a hutch wouldn't be able to provide that. She could use the hutch as a hidey space for her bunny. I also informed her that if bunny-proofing an entire house is too overwhelming, she could start with a dog exercise pen, which I could provide to her if needed.

She replied by saying that that her family has been keeping outdoor rabbits for years without a problem. Keeping a bunny inside her house is not feasible for them, because they have 2 large dogs in the house and 4 young kids running around. She then proceeded to tell me that she's involved in animal rescue and is treating her animals well—"my previous rabbits were happy to be kept that way", which I highly doubt.

At this point I was prepared to ditch the conversation—I didn't want to argue with someone on the phone over my morning coffee time. So I gave her the measurements of the litter box, and told her that if she needed the water bowl and the litter box, I could put them on my porch.

I never received an reply.

I was wondering, for those of you who advocate for house rabbits—how should you approach this conversation? I know people can be defensive, sensitive & stubborn on this subject, and I don't want to come off as someone who's telling them what they should do. But I also feel like I didn't handle this conversation very well; had I convinced the woman, her new bunny would live a much better life. But right now the bunny is being prepared to live in an outdoor hutch forever, and that breaks my heart.

Pic is my bunnies, for tax & attention. Thank you!!!


r/Bunnies 7h ago

Question i think i need to rehome my rabbits :(

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i’m looking for some advice, and honestly, probably some reassurance that it’s okay to consider rehoming my rabbits, mabel and juno :(

i adopted my girls in may 2025, at a time when i was in a really good place mentally and physically, and i genuinely believed i would be able to give them the life they deserved. unfortunately, my health has deteriorated hugely since then, and i now struggle significantly with both chronic illness and my mental health. as much as it hurts me to admit it, i’ve also struggled to form the connection with them that i desperately wanted to have.

they are the most beautiful girls. they have an amazing setup, they are happy, healthy and very well cared for, and i’m incredibly lucky to have my parents who help me with them when i’m struggling. but i keep worrying about whether i can realistically provide everything they need long term, especially if my health continues to decline.

i love my girls to absolute pieces, but i will admit i have struggled to connect with them. i think i have the fear that if i connect to much, something bad will happen and i will spiral mentally – i can't bear loss.

the thought of giving them up breaks my heart, which is exactly why i’m even considering it. i don’t want to keep them simply because i can’t bear the guilt of letting them go if there is a possibility that they could have an even better life with someone who is able to give them more time, attention and care.

i think i’m struggling with the idea that rehoming them could actually be an act of love rather than me failing them. i feel so guilty even considering it, because i love them so much, but i also know that loving them means putting their needs before my own feelings.

i would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation, especially if you’ve had to make this decision because of your own health. i just want what is best for mabel and juno, even if that means making one of the hardest decisions i’ve ever had to make.

picture of the girls for tax❤️‍🩹


r/Bunnies 9h ago

bun bun being cute The morning routine with my gigantic oaf bun. He’s a fairly simple-minded sort of fellow, but he’s my cuddlebun.

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r/Bunnies 3h ago

bun bun being cute I wanna see the bunnies with hearts in their fur!

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One of the things I love about my bunny is the big <3 in the white of her fur 🥰 Please send me your big furry hearts!


r/Bunnies 19h ago

bun bun being cute New Bunny Adopted from shelter

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Just adopted this guy from the shelter on Saturday, he’s pretty friendly and likes to be pet. He keeps jumping out of his enclosure to be with me. I think he is a New Zealand/California mix. He was in the shelter most of his life. I’m his 3rd owner and he is my first bunny!


r/Bunnies 9h ago

death stare She is the boss

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Don't bother paski


r/Bunnies 9h ago

Question my rabbit pooped in my bed?

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My rabbit has never once pooped anywhere else except for his litter box. Recently i rearranged my room. today was his first time out and about in the new room (he was in his cage in another room while i organized). His cage is in a completely different side of the room. his cage is now directly beside my bed, and the side that his litter box is on is the side that’s against my bed. I’m wondering if he used my bed as a bathroom because it’s now right beside his litter box? If anyone has any ideas i’d really appreciate it!


r/Bunnies 23h ago

Mourning My late bunny Marble 🐰🎸

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Last week today I got the news while pet-sitting for my sister that my Marble had died unexpectedly. She was five years old and had a head tilt, which never stopped her from being herself. She was very sassy and lazy, but loved going outside and visiting relatives occasionally (mostly just being in their house). We would always listen to nu metal while I would work and she would just run around and explore. I still don’t know what could have taken her so early. I’ll miss her a lot. She was my first and probably only close pet.


r/Bunnies 9h ago

bun bun being cute Paski is loafing rn don't bother

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She is a loaf