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

bun bun being cute good morning to you too i guess

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r/Bunnies 3h ago

bun bun being cute The plum is happy and healthy again :3 ✨️✨️

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r/Bunnies 3h ago

bun bun being cute he likes to stare at himself

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r/Bunnies 3h ago

bun bun being cute I genuinely can't imagine my life without them anymore

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r/Bunnies 12h ago

sleep mode activated Do you let your bunny sleep in bed with you?

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Personally, Ms. Ramona is my bed companion; most days I fall asleep and wake up with her still by my side


r/Bunnies 6h ago

Health Rabbit stays under the bed..all day!

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I opened up my big chonky rabbit’s space by giving him access to the bedroom, and ever since then he ALWAYS wants to hang out under the bed!

Now I’m a little worried he’s not eating as much hay because I barely see him going back to his litterbox/hay area. I checked the CCTV and from around 1–6 AM, he only went to the litterbox once and mostly stayed under the bed.

He seems completely normal tho, still pooping and peeing, no hunching, no signs of pain/sore hocks, acting like himself, and binkying when we go downstairs.

I’m wondering if he just loves his new hiding spot too much and doesn’t bother going back for hay..I’ve been encouraging him to go back to his room with treats, but I don’t want him to start expecting treats every time!

Any advice?


r/Bunnies 2h ago

Question Why do breeders tell people their buns are lion heads?

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I see bunnies that look basically identical to my bun Cloud (jersey wooly) and they say their bunnies are lion heads and when i ask they say the breeder said its a lionhead. Is it because of some sort of breeder thing and they dont meet the specifications of a jersey wooly?

She has very very fine fur but with a very dense wooly undercoat and her fur grows to the same length all over if I dont trim it. If I dont trim her face often she literally cant see. I found out too when woolys are bred its common for white haired buns to be bred for white hair blue eyes because its a show rabbit thing. She also looks just like a netherland dwarf when trimmed shorter. So im just confused why these breeders are saying they have a lion head when i will see buns who look identical to her?


r/Bunnies 17m ago

Question We still haven’t named him yet, need ideas!

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r/Bunnies 20h ago

ZOOMIES!!! William the cryptid

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r/Bunnies 15h ago

bun bun being cute Supreme mouf

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r/Bunnies 13h ago

bun bun being cute Loaf mode activated! Cuteness engaged.

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r/Bunnies 3h ago

death stare Over the shoulder Boulder Smolder

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r/Bunnies 11h ago

bun bun being cute Sweet foster bun enjoying his best life 🥰

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He was getting kisses on top of his head and LOVING it lol. They’re not bonded but he was enjoying it for sure. Hes going to is forever home this week and I’m going to miss him like crazy 😢


r/Bunnies 3h ago

Approved Bun Artist🎨 Miss Clouds construction site I woke up to

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Chillin after a long hard night of taking advantage of the small open hole on the couch.

She hasnt touched the giant hole in the couch in months. I left the carrier in front on its side and she seized the moment


r/Bunnies 23h ago

Wild Enjoy a full minute of serene garden grazing with little feral bun 🌿

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r/Bunnies 22h ago

Question What breed is my bunny?

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When I bought my buns I was told the gender was “male” and the breed was an Angora rabbit. I took my bunny to the vet and found out it was a female but they weren’t sure of the breed because there’s a possibility of her being mixed.

I’m also not sure of her age but when I bought her she looked like a fully grown rabbit already. She wasn’t a baby baby, she was a big bunny. I’ve had her since 2024 so she could be older than expected

But hey any answer would help here lol


r/Bunnies 1d ago

bun bun being cute MY BUN ESCAPED OUT THE DOOR AND GAVE ME A HEART ATTACK

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Guys my bun escaped out my door just now and I looked out my window and saw movement and I screamed and ran out and got him and had a heart attack 😭…but after he was safe inside I was thinking back to what caught my eye and the little dude was BINKYING on the sidewalk!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like I’m dying and he’s just out there like lalala (pics for bun tax)


r/Bunnies 14h ago

Bonding How was your bonding experience? What stages did you go through?

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I'm in the trenches, I started last night. I'm bonding 4 together - 2 males and 2 females. 3 I found dumped outside about 3 years ago. And the newest is from a family member who couldn't take care of him anymore. I ran out of room to separate them with the newest bun. And I was finally in the position to fix the boys after fixing the girls. It's been over a month since their surgery. They're set up in my dining room, somewhere they've never been. With brand new litter boxes, new rug, new tunnel, and new water bowl. I started with a 4x6 space but today I made it about 4x4.

Sometimes they act sweet to each other and then they start going at it.

I brought my mattress in the dining room so I'm nearby if they fight at night. Last night I was up every hour with the broom breaking up fights. Life is so chaotic lol. My dog, who used to use the dining room as his "bedroom", is so stressed. Last night he was barking when they started to fight. (The dining room is also gated so the dogs are locked out.)

An unlikely alliance has formed between a female and a male. So at this point, it's them 2 snuggled in a corner, and the other boy and girl are in a standstill in their own corners. I think it's worse between the 2 boys and the 2 girls. I've taken bunnies out for a breaks when they're overstimulated and fighting everybody. I've taken the tunnel in and out depending on if it's causing them to act territorial.

I'm currently hoping I only need to sleep in the dining for 3 days. Tell me if I'm delusional 🤠 (The tunnel pic happened really early on, I couldn't stop laughing.)


r/Bunnies 17h ago

bun bun being cute He's a silly dude 🥲

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Lagomorphs=Oxygen


r/Bunnies 18h ago

sleep mode activated Her fave spot to snooze is under my chair

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r/Bunnies 1d ago

Bonding of a rabbit

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r/Bunnies 6h ago

Injured or sick Is there something wrong

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Normally when I open my bund pen he immediately goes out but now he came out but went right back to lay down then he came to me for a treat because I called him and now he went into his hide spot and started to dig into it and then lay down and he repeats it
In the morning he seemed normal, maybe Im overreacting but I dont want to miss something


r/Bunnies 10h ago

Question Honking?

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There is a reason I lovingly call my boy, King, (1 yr 3 months old, mine since 8 wks, neutered), "honky boy," (he's very vocal). Relative to his bunwife, Chloe, who makes no sound at all, he makes many. He screamed at 9 weeks old, when he got his foot caught on something sticky, and even though internet searches don't validate this, I believe it activated his voice box, lol. He's also so dominant/alpha that he recently growled at a regular visitor - albeit, a 7 lb. Pomeranian - when the dog wandered too far out of his allowed zone.

In any event, he honks for sure. I heard it the most often, back when he & Chloe were working their bond out. (IOW, when he humps, he honks.) However, for about 6-7 months, he's made this honk-like wheez sound when I'm pet-...er, face & hand massaging him... (See vids included)

At first, it scared me, having read about how prolific respiratory issues are in rabbits - and especially in the brachygnathic ones, like my Lop, here. And well, I guess it still does concern me, (or I wouldn't have finally gotten a video of it so that I could be posting this), but I'm 99% sure it's his honk. Would anyone care to weigh in?

In the video, you'll see me demonstrate how, when I stop massaging, he stops whisper-honking immediately, and continues breathing, silently.

Hoping if the general consensus is that it is his honk, this post may come up, to comfort others who may have rabbits making similar honks, in future search results.

Also, FTR, he's been seen by 5 different vets, 2 of which are small mammal exotic specialists, and while I've never thought to mention this noise, his lungs are always clear, and he's never found to have any sinus or airway blockages. Rather, the problem is only ever his gas/distension, dirty butt & that he often doesn't care to eat his butt snacks. 😝 (On that note, I'll also gladly read any tips on how to fix that!)