As a rabbit raiser or pet owner it is essential to know about the reproductive biology and behavior of your bunnies. Why is this critical knowledge? Because bunnies are some of the most prolific breeders in the mammal world! Rabbits naturally have a strong drive for reproduction. Therefore, if you can better understand this drive …
As a homesteader with rabbits, or a rabbit pet owner, knowing about the basic biology of your animals is a must. And the best way to attain this knowledge is by asking questions! Some of the most common rabbit health questions include those regarding if bunnies get their period or if female rabbits go into …
There are some domestic animals with varied diets; they can eat both grains and meats, wet and dry foods, and some can even stomach table leftovers. But this is not the case with your homestead or pet rabbits. No, rabbits do not eat bugs and insects. Rabbits are herbivores, they are not insectivores. Instead, rabbits …
When omnivore animals are in a pinch they may end up preying on small, easy to catch meals such as mice or other small animals (this is the case when badgers eat baby rabbits). Rabbits do not eat mice. Rabbits are not omnivorous hunters; rabbits NEVER eat mice. Instead, rabbits are 100% herbivorous mammals that eat …
The difference between rabbits and hares is not always easy to remember and this leaves many hobby farmers and rabbit owners wondering if those mysterious hares are just wild rabbits or if there is a greater difference between the two. Rabbits and hares are actually from different genera in the same animal family. As such, …
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