Equipment checklist
Before you can adopt a rabbit you need to set up everything to make sure your rabbit(s) will be happy, healthy and safe! You can get everything you need by purchasing this Starter Pack from Pethomes. If you would like to explore more buying options, please have a look at our brand new Shopping Guide. It will also explain what not to buy!
PLAYPEN
Recommended: 8 panels, 60-80 cm wide and 70+ cm high. Soft pens, cages and hutches are not appropriate. The playpen must be located indoors, ideally in the corner of a room.
Recommended: 8 panels, 60-80 cm wide and 70+ cm high. Soft pens, cages and hutches are not appropriate. The playpen must be located indoors, ideally in the corner of a room.
HIDEY HOUSE OR SOME OTHER FORM OF ENRICHMENT
Gives the bunny the opportunity to play and stay occupied.
Gives the bunny the opportunity to play and stay occupied.
LITTER TRAY
Needs to provide enough space for a bunny to sit comfortable and turn around. Typically you will need one that is 50cm long.
Needs to provide enough space for a bunny to sit comfortable and turn around. Typically you will need one that is 50cm long.
LITTER
Litter consisting of paper pellets or compressed wood pellets (no clay, no crystal, no clumping).
Good brands are e.g. Catmate, Ozpet and Proteq.
Litter consisting of paper pellets or compressed wood pellets (no clay, no crystal, no clumping).
Good brands are e.g. Catmate, Ozpet and Proteq.
HIGH QUALITY PELLETS
Recommended brands: Vetafarm, Oxbow, Burgess. No pellet mixes that are colourful, contain seeds, or are marketed as suitable for rabbits and guinea pigs.
2 TYPES OF HAY
1) Oaten hay
1) Oaten hay
2) Grass hay: e.g. Timothy, orchard, botanical, rye, teff, pasture.
Best brand: Oxbow. Other good brands: Peters, Friendly Earth, King Alfalfa.
Best brand: Oxbow. Other good brands: Peters, Friendly Earth, King Alfalfa.
WATER BOWL AND FOOD BOWL
The water bowl should hold 400-500 ml and either be heavy / very stable so the rabbit cannot tip it over.
As for the food bowl: Any bowl or plate you have at home will do.
The water bowl should hold 400-500 ml and either be heavy / very stable so the rabbit cannot tip it over.
As for the food bowl: Any bowl or plate you have at home will do.