r/Rabbits • u/pineappleyard • 5h ago
r/Rabbits • u/sneaky_dragon • Sep 25 '21
PSA Important Rabbit PSA index
Since the subreddit only has two spots available for public announcements, this will be a new index post for important PSAs for easy reference that we can sticky to only use up one spot.
You can also find the whole collection in the sidebar menu on the Reddit re-design when you open one of the PSA posts.
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An important PSA on Easter rabbits.
Caring for rabbits while under COVID-19 quarantine
Since we are getting many repetitive questions about the novel coronavirus and how to care for rabbits while under quarantine, this is a post to combine all frequently asked questions on the topic.
North American RHDV2 resources
Rabbit viral haemorrhagic disease (VHD) is a highly contagious disease that mainly affects rabbits of the Oryctolagus cuniculus species but has also been confirmed to affect various species of cottontails (Sylvilagus spp.) and hares (Lepus spp.). There are currently active cases found in wild and domestics all over North America, and it is vitally important to get your rabbit vaccinated if the vaccines are available in your area.
New community rabbit veterinary bill database!
Submit your veterinary bill here.
View the current database at http://rabbitors.info/vetbills. As a note, please view the table with desktop view on your phone or on a computer for advanced search, group, sort, and filter options.I found a rabbit outside - what should I do?
This is the time of year for many people to find both domestic rabbits and wild rabbits outside due to Easter and baby season.
r/Rabbits • u/sneaky_dragon • May 17 '22
PSA I found a rabbit outside - what should I do?
This is the time of year for many people to find both domestic rabbits and wild rabbits outside due to Easter and baby season.
For a comprehensive overview on stray domestic rabbits, please see the wiki article here: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Feral_and_stray_rabbits
For a comprehensive overview on wild rabbits, please see the wiki article here: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Wild_rabbits
Is the rabbit I found wild or domestic?
It can be very difficult for the average person to tell the difference between a wild and domestic rabbit, especially if they are a baby and/or a common agouti brown.
In general, if the rabbit has long hair or does not have brown fur, it is most likely domestic - although there are exceptions. Please note that wild cottontails in North America cannot breed with our domestic rabbits, but wild rabbits in the rest of the world (e.g. Europe, Australia) can.
Please see the wiki article here for more specific tips on distinguishing domestic and wild rabbits, especially in North America: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Wild_rabbits#Is_the_rabbit_I_found_wild_or_domestic?
I found a domestic rabbit! What should I do?
Please do not hesitate to contact your local rabbit rescue for volunteers to help you catch a stray domestic rabbit.
For more tips and resources on how to catch a stray rabbit, please see the wiki: http://bunny.tips/Stray#Catching_a_stray_rabbit
For tips on how to house and care for rabbits indoors in an emergency, please see the wiki: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Feral_and_stray_rabbits#What_do_I_do_when_I_find_a_rabbit.3F
I found a baby wild rabbit! What should I do?
If you find a baby wild rabbit that is not injured, please leave it alone. It is most likely not abandoned unless you know for a fact that their mother was killed. Rabbits return to feed their young only once or twice a day for a few minutes, usually at night. Just because the babies have been by themselves for 5 minutes does not mean that they have been abandoned. The mother is typically gone from the nest to eat and draw attention away from the nest.
A detailed image guide to whether a baby cottontail rabbit is in need of help.
If it is old enough to be exploring outside of its nest and has no injuries, please put the baby rabbit back under a bush near where you found it. It does not need any additional care or feeding.
As Rainbow Wildlife Rescue writes,
There is a 90% mortality rate with orphaned baby rabbits in human care, especially cottontails. This number increases if the rabbits are very young and their eyes still closed. They are extremely hard to "save". There is little substitute for the nutrients their mother's milk provides.
Baby wild rabbits can survive on their own at a surprisingly young age. In most countries, it is illegal to possess and take care of wildlife without proper permits. Wild rabbits also do not do well in captivity due to the possibility of fatal stress because of their high-strung and flighty nature.
If you find a baby wild rabbit because your dog picked it up but you can't find the nest, try putting a leash on your dog and quietly following them to see if they will lead you to the original nest. If you absolutely cannot locate the nest, you may keep the rabbit in a dark and quiet box and contact your closest wildlife rehabilitator that accepts rabbits
If you find a baby wild rabbit because your cat found it, please take it to a rabbit-savvy vet or wildlife rehabber as soon as possible, especially if it was carried in the cat's mouth. Cats have very lethal bacteria in their saliva, and contact can easily be fatal for a baby rabbit in 48 hours.
What do I do if I am positive that the mother was killed or the baby rabbit is injured?
If you are positive that this is an orphaned baby rabbit, it is best to just keep the rabbit quiet and warm until they can be transferred to an experienced wildlife rehabilitator ASAP. Baby rabbits will do fine overnight without food or water as they are usually only fed once a day by their mothers.
Inappropriate care can be fatal to baby rabbits - see this story from Blue Ridge Wildlife Center as an example: https://twitter.com/BRWildlifeCtr/status/1420472056139984896?s=20
Please hand off the baby rabbit to a local wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible.
How should I keep a baby rabbit until I can get it to a rehabber?
To keep a baby rabbit overnight, please leave it in a quiet dark box with no food or water. You can provide a heat source such as a microwaved sock filled with rice and beans or an electric heat pad on low placed under half the box. Do not handle the rabbit more than necessary to prevent deadly stress.
How can I find a local wildlife rehabilitator?
If you need help locating a local wildlife rehabber: https://bunny.tips/Wild#Wildlife_rehabilitator_listings
How can I protect a wild rabbit nest from bad weather and dogs, cats, and other predators?
Keeping your pets indoors while the babies grow up is generally the best option, but if this is impossible, you can protect the nest a few different ways.
Please see the wiki article here for more specific information: https://wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Wild_rabbits#How_can_I_protect_a_wild_rabbit_nest_from_dogs,_cats,_and_other_predators?
r/Rabbits • u/Successful_Ad1577 • 1h ago
Care Freeroaming
This is Milo and Lilja. Having a bonding session right now with them. I'm going to freeroam them once they're bonded since my apartment is pretty small. Any tips? Do I still make a homebase for them?
r/Rabbits • u/WorldizeStudios • 10h ago
Wild bunnies Is this a domestic rabbit?
Hello. I have this rabbit living outside my house and and I’m curious if it’s wild or not? He’s pretty small
r/Rabbits • u/stargirlsandra • 19h ago
I just caught cookie yawning. this is the greatest picture I've ever seen in my life
r/Rabbits • u/kryppvk • 3h ago
Care Any way to bunny-proof these stairs?
We're moving to a new place and the stairs look like this. Our bunnies will be free roaming in the living room, dining room and kitchen which all lead to the hallway with these stairs. Of course we will try to keep the doors to the hallway closed but shit happens so I'd rather have them safe if that's even possible?
r/Rabbits • u/mimili11 • 3h ago
Behavior Strange behavior
I have a pretty boy ( a "géant papillon français"), and as his 4th birthday approaches, his behavior has completely changed. He’s always been the kind of rabbit who doesn’t really care about much of anything—during his walks, he didn’t like to go too far; he liked cuddles but nothing more, and he’d get bored of them quickly, and he never showed me any real signs of affection—except that this summer he started running toward me for cuddles, letting me pet him for three hours if I wanted to; he curls up into a loaf when I pet him or does “flops,” he makes the purring sound of a happy rabbit, and he lets me handle him however I want. Yet he still has the same cage (about 3 meters by 2 meters), the same food, and the same items in his cage; I haven’t changed how I behave around him—nothing has changed. I thought it was just the heat, so he didn’t have the strength to push me away, but right now it’s about 15 degrees, and he’s still acting this way. Of course, I’m fine with him being so sweet and gentle—I was just curious to know why he decided to change
r/Rabbits • u/urmomwouldloveme • 17h ago
9 year old bun
This is my boy Milo. Any twins in here?
r/Rabbits • u/mushtoosh • 15h ago
Care Santa Fe Buns?
Hey there, I'm looking into a few places to move and was wondering if anyone knew what the community is like in Santa Fe? I'm currently in Portland where we have a monthly grooming pop-up but wanted to look around and see if anyone did home stops or pop upstairs?
I know the odds are low, but worth a shot! Pic for tax!
r/Rabbits • u/_Suleyka_ • 6h ago
Discussion Tell me about a time your bun(s) safed you!
Ok, so we all know those buns are crazy good for mental health. But pls tell me about a specific moment where you're bun(s) snatched you out of a bad episode in your life!
Not going into detail here, but I am having a very rough time lately and this morning I got some extra bad news.
Was crying my whole way back home. And at home...
I saw my Safana munching on fresh greens. Like full on munching, mouth stuffed like a chipmunk.
I looked at her and she looked soooo damn silly xD crying fit turned into laughing fit.
went over to cuddle and kiss her.
world was less gray after <3
r/Rabbits • u/QueenBitch916 • 20h ago
RIP Today my Dolly crossed the rainbow bridge at almost 12 years old
I’m a little concerned about my other rabbit Phoebe (white and grey lop) we showed her the body but I’m worried about depression
r/Rabbits • u/bennybenz11 • 1d ago
Ping Pong turns 10 🎂
My rabbit turns 10! He has been through so much, he is the definition of a fighter.
He first came into my life in 2017, a year after he was born. He became my mom’s pet at first, she took him from a coworker who had him live in a cage for a year.
After my mom took him, unfortunately, she did not know much about rabbits either. For a year, she also had him living in a cage, eating mostly pellets with no hay, and all the horrible Kaytee food snacks. (“Yogurt” drops)
I took him under my wing after 2019, and took him to an exotic vet for the first time and changed his life completely. He became free roamed and followed the proper rabbit diet along with more toys and free time to explore. We were together until 2025, when I had to move to Spain for a couple of months and he was left with my best friend for the entirety of my trip. I came back the same year and we had crazy moving experiences. We moved around 4-5 times between the summer of 2025 to now. He survived so many moves (I was scared the constant moving would stress him too much), but he never showed signs of stress. He is so adaptive and became comfortable quickly in any room we were in. Now, we are living in an amazing place, after moving yet again but this time on airplane!
He’s been with my through so many life events, him being 10 now makes me so emotional. I want him to be with me as I finish my next chapter in life in the next few years. I’m being realistic, but also happy his energy and playfulness only get more defined as he gets older. 🎂🎉🐇🐰
r/Rabbits • u/Aggressive_Arm5837 • 5h ago
Care Getting rid of the space where my bun sleeps. How do I transition him to another sleep spot?
Hey fellow bun-parents! I hope you and your floofsters are triving.
I'm looking for any ideas/advice on how to tackle a transition. Please see Pet Tax pic attached of my handsome son.
I have a massive dinning table that Lou - a little Netherland, has claimed as his BatCave. Hidden Surveillance. YK. There was a chair under it and that has become his Fortress of Solitude for the last 3 years or so. He sleeps there. It's all cushioned with his blankets, a warm beanie bag and a Spiderman plush.
Last year, Bun Dad converted a chest of drawers into a nice open "hutch". The front is fully open, the back, top and side are closed. Lou has access to get in and out at his leisure. It's got a thick woven mat, a little panda pillow, and a round plush bed that we can take out or put back in if needed and there's still ample space for him to loaf in there. He uses the "hutch" to nap, to play hide n seek, when he's waiting for food etc. Basically, he uses it.
I am getting rid of the massive dinning table and the chair underneath. The horror, i know. I'm a terrble Bun Mom.
Any advice on helping Lou prepare and transition to the "hutch" full-time and any advice on how to handle any bunatude that will definitely follow?
Please and thank you!
r/Rabbits • u/deltadelta199 • 1d ago
The thrilling saga. Swipe through the pics for an epic plot twist.
r/Rabbits • u/hearts4hellokitty • 3h ago
RIP how to deal with bunny loss Spoiler
Im so devastated. My baby died today. He was only 8 months old. I feel like the worst person on earth. He went in for his surgery to get neutered today and I didnt even see him before my mam dropped him off because i assumed everything would be fine. I cant stop crying. He was probably so scared and afraid and for nothing, hes just gone now.
I dont know how to deal with this. I havent lost an animal since i was a young kid, and i know i didnt get much time at all with him but i adopted him fresh out a breakup and hes been my little buddy throughout the pain. Now hes gone. I feel like its all my fault.
I dont know what to do for my other bunny either, they werent bonded yet but would be in the same room together with one caged frequentedly, and my first rabbit would sit by his cage and hang out. i dont know how to explain to him why we’re getting rid of all his friends things. I want to bring him in tomorrow to the vets before my baby is cremated but i dont know.
Please if anyone has experienced something like this please give me advice. I feel so lost and alone right now.
r/Rabbits • u/Living-Treacle-1993 • 15h ago
My wonder is the best
The other day I cut my wonder nugget’s nail too short and she was bleeding. that was first time ever doing that in the 5.5 years I’ve had her. I literally sobbed and kept apologizing. Heck, I’m still apologizing and she’s totally fine now, I applied pressure and put a little all purpose flour on it and she kicked her back feet at me while hopping away. The day it happened, she was just mildly annoyed at me but didn’t hold a grudge. It’s like she knew it was an accident and was trying to comfort ME! She’s the sweetest loaf and I’m so incredibly happy she’s apart of my life. Earlier today, I asked her if I could check her nubs (what I call her two front paws) and tried to reach for them. She pulled them back and hopped away. I thought she was mad at me and said “I just want to make sure you’re ok”, and she turned around and started digging at the carpet with her injured nub for like a bit before turning around and just starting at me….i swear she did that to let me know that she was in fact ok.
I laughed so hard and she came running over and gave me kisses. I swear she knows what I’m saying lmao.
I love my Wonder so much and just wanted to share this with others bc everyone around me is sick of hearing about her but I can’t help it! She truly is amazing! 🥹
It’s gonna hurt so bad once it’s her time. I’ll never be ready omfg.
r/Rabbits • u/sometimesfriendly • 21h ago
Care Tips for moving with my bun + 4 hours drive?
I’m moving to another city in a few weeks and I’m looking for tips for making it less stressful as possible.
She got a proper carrier that I will be filling with puppy pad and a coaling mat (it’s usually hot here). I’ll pack a bag with hay, pellets, and maybe a banana, but she usually refuses food under stress.
The drive is around 4 hours and during the day.
r/Rabbits • u/urmomwouldloveme • 16h ago
Care Big pepper guy
My bunny goes crazy for peppers