When we started raising rabbits and were still figuring things out, we had an adult doe (female rabbit) exhibit bladder sludge (urine that is so full of calcium salts it is thick like a paste). We immediately searched for solutions and were able to alter her diet appropriately, naturally lowering her calcium intake without causing …
It is rare enough when I get the hiccups, so imagine my surprise when one of our rabbits was making similar ‘hic-cup’ sounds after eating her meal! But do rabbits actually get hiccups or are these little noises something else? Yes, bunnies can have the hiccups. While hiccups themselves aren’t harmful to rabbits, they do …
Rabbits and chickens are two of the most common homestead animals because they do not occupy large spaces and are easily carried, petted, and enjoyed by people of all ages. However, these two animals do not always get along well! So if you are wondering if chickens and rabbits can live together, read this post …
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Here on Hobby Farm Heaven we pay attention to poop. I know that sounds strange, but poop is a good indicator of animal health. If an animal’s poop is not “normal”, then that animal may be fighting illness or disease. Our focus here is on rabbit poop and the question, “How often do rabbits poop?” …
The question of average lifespan is often important when it comes to deciding which homestead or pet animals to adopt and raise. The lifespan of an animal dictates the degree of resources, food, and time that is necessary in taking care of them! Well cared for homestead or pet rabbits have an average lifespan of …
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