Evolution of Pet Rabbit Supplies

There is no solid evidence of rabbits though one debatable stat puts the first

evidence of rabbits back to 10 million years ago in France. In all, there are twenty-

eight species found on all continents except Antarctica and it was last introduced

to Australia. The European rabbit that originally occupied the Iberian Peninsula

was widely introduced in all of Western Europe two millennia ago and gradually

the rabbit population spread across Europe, and were domesticated in the 19th

century. Rabbits as pets became popular in the US in the seventeenth century and

since then have been a companion to the humans. Gradually stores dealing with

pet rabbit supplies sprang all over Europe and US and are now doing a good

business selling rabbits, accessories, pet feed, and other rabbit grooming related

products.

Gelling with your pet

By nature rabbits are as sweet and loving as a cat or a dog. There is a difference

though between the way a dog and rabbit responds to your display of affection.

Unlike the dogs a rabbit dislikes being picked up and cuddled. The reason for this

is that the rabbit is a prey for a hawk or an eagle and when you pick up a rabbit

that mimics the eagle. Similarly a rabbit not bond with you immediately the way a

dog does. They need a lot of patience and it does take some time for you to gain

the trust of a rabbit. The kids in your home need to be taught this fact as they

would like to play with a rabbit the moment they see one. They need to be taught

as to how to handle them and recognize their body language and signs. Did you

know that when a rabbit’s nose stops twitching, it’s probably asleep even though

its eyes are open? Once you bond with a rabbits you will learn how expressive

they are!

Rabbit Feed-Dos and Don’ts

Feed your rabbit with fresh hay, orchard grass, botanical hay, brome, oat hay,

vegetables and plain pellet diet. Commercially prepared hay available in pet

rabbit supplies store contains 12-14% protein and around 18% fiber offering a

complete balanced diet. Diets that include only seeds and treats result in

malnutrition. Feed fresh vegetables such as broccoli tops, beet roots, carrots,

sweet peppers, parsley, and fresh fruits (to be used in lesser quantities) and

remember to wash them carefully. The foods to be avoided are honey or seed

sticks, chocolate, bread, cereals and all human grade treats.

Rabbit Food and Accessories

Super Pet My First Home Complete Kit for Rabbits

Super Pet Hi-Corner Large Litter Pan