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At 3 weeks old , baby rabbits have a pretty well-developed instinct to leave the nest. If you see one that's still hanging around on its own, it might be injured or ill, and in need of help.
The mother rabbit will try to nudge the baby out of the nest with her nose, and if she doesn't prevail after a day or two, she'll probably abandon it altogether.

Rabbits are “daytime” sleepers, meaning that they sleep during the day and are active at night. By comparison, humans are “nighttime” sleepers and tend to go to bed later in the evening and wake up later in the morning

After the first set a couple of month in the get the second and final set of teeth. Baby rabbits' teeth and the adult's are completely different in structure, although both are tiny. The small teeth that babies have can't yet puncture anything more robust than a carrot.

Wild rabbit are not like domestic rabbits . Different wild rabbits have different nutritional and dietary needs. Domestic rabbits can usually eat the same diet as their wild cousins, but keep in mind that just because they can doesn't mean they should.

Rabbits have two sets of whiskers: the large, long ones that run along their jaws and the short, thick ones underneath. These sensitive hairs are called vibrissae and are used by rabbits to detect movement in their environment on a wide range of frequencies. The long whiskers provide a sense of security because they allow rabbits to see where they are going when it is dark or foggy outside.

Ear control a rabbits temperature One of the things that helps rabbits maintain their body temperature is the ability to move their ears. When your rabbit moves its ears, it causes blood flow to different areas of the ear and allows warmer blood to circulate in that area.

When your rabbit is neutered, he may experience a decreased appetite and/or activity level. It is important to monitor your rabbit for any signs of infection and to provide extra food, water, and attention. A few days before the surgery, reduce your rabbit's food intake and then feed him after the surgery.

Rabbits love dandelions, which are easy to spot, thanks to their golden pom-pom seed heads on single stems. Not only that, they are a joy to watch grazing on the lawn, going about their business as if they own the place!

Halloween is over, pumpkin isn't just for pies anymore. A wide variety of animals love the taste of pumpkin, especially its sweet, fleshy insides. And because it's so nutritious, you can give pumpkin to your animal as a simple, delicious treat.

Rabbits are herbivores, meaning they eat plants. But not all plants. The list of plants that rabbits are allowed to eat is long. It includes the following: * hay * clover * strawberries * lettuce * carrots * peas * apples * cabbages * potatoes * and many other plants.