A rabbit needs several basics which you must provide. These are a hutch, bedding, food and space to run around.You don’t need to spend a vast amount of money on your hutch, but you do need to buy one big enough for a full size rabbit to be able to stand up in (on its back legs). Make sure your rabbit hutch has enough room to allow the rabbit to make at least four hops in one direction.Plan out your hutch in zones, so there are separate areas in which the rabbit can play, sleep eat and go to the toilet.You will need a larger hutch if you have two or more rabbits.Rabbits love to snuggle down at night and in the UK climate good bedding is very important.When lining your hutch use newspaper which should then be covered with dust free straw.Think carefully about where you position your hutch. Do not allow it to stand in direct sunlight for long periods of time and make sure it is in a well ventilated spot.During daylight hours your rabbit should be free to look outside the hutch. However, at night you need to cover the hutch so the rabbit cannot see predators such as foxes and cats.In addition to your hutch consider buying a run. Rabbits enjoy being allowed to hop around and a run provides them with a protective area in which to do this.

A rabbit needs a specific diet and digestible and non digestible fibre is important.This is because it goes through their digestive system twice.Avoid buying cheap, rabbit museli type foods as they are generally packed full of sugar and starch.Try and buy a specialist vet approved rabbit food.Look for deals on specialist pet food on the internet or go to a pet food retailer.Rabbits love a treat, so offer it healthy and tasty snacks like fresh apple, chopped cabbage and juicy tomatoes.

Pets thrive in a loving home, and by following these simple guidelines you are playing your part in being a responsible pet owner.