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It's similar to cubes- a "stack" of compressed hay. And yes, they do need the long strands.:)

My pair, Carrots (3 year old spayed female) and Wafel (9 month old neutered male) have been bonded for around three months now. Recently, I brought home a third bun, Norman (7 week old intact male) and after a week in quarantine, he has his own setup in my current pair's room, high up so they...

Before getting a bunny, you can try purchasing a soft, non-dusty hay (orchard, Bermuda) and keeping it in your home to see if you react. If so, you can try a different variety and see if that works. Long-strand grass hay is absolutely essential for rabbits- personally, I think the harvest...

Personally, I wouldn't bring them on a plane unless you're moving. The trip is extremely stressful, and as far as I'm aware, only dogs are allowed as carry-ons. The altitude, noise, and confinement are all good reasons alone to avoid bringing bunnies on planes at all costs. As far as...

They usually get one each every other day, since I use them as more of a treat than a supplement and I like to mix it up. That being said, I don't think one a day would hurt.:)

I use a brand by the name of Papaya Papain for my buns as a treat because they love them so much. There are lots of papaya enzyme tablets/powders made for human consumption that are safe for buns too; just check the label. To be honest, I don't see a difference in feeding them, but my three go...

Everyone else has covered the basics, main point being that young children are not suitable owners for pets of any kind. However, if you as a family would like to take on a companion rabbit, I suggest doing a bit more research before choosing a breed. By the time your son is showing, the...

They're super cute. Mumford in the snow is just precious.:)

Have you tried using a bent grid? I use a shelf from a drink fridge, but I will be building a gay box very soon. It's true that storebought hay racks never work, and they're usually way too small. Most racks are a bit of DIY.

The price is so high because Oxbow doesn't make them anymore. However, people are still selling the old ones and jacking up the price because there aren't many sellers.

Does your rabbit enjoy its harness? I have found that the bunnies get tired of them rather quickly, but perhaps mine are just brats. They get outside time in an xpen a few times a week, and I have plans to build a large outdoor structure just for playtime for the buns in the coming weeks. I...

I have found that time is definitely your best friend when bonding with any animal. Hand-feeding veggies has usually worked for getting mine to willingly approach me. Now, even without food, they jump up on my legs begging for attention. It's imperative that your rabbit trusts you, so avoid...

They are darling! I love the little chestnut. I have a Holland and a Mini- I can't imagine how much fun a mix of those two would be.:)

She looks like a black Silver Fox to me. Her nails look EXTREMELY overgrown, so I would clip them as soon as possible to avoid injury.

Is this rabbit wild? If so, I HIGHLY advise you to return it to where you found it, as they are wild animals and do not belong in captivity, especially when taken from a perfectly safe and natural situation. Additionally, cottontails and European rabbits are different species and cannot breed...

When you use a punnet square, yes, you can estimate to have 50% BEW and 50% VM kits. However, you really should wait to see how he develops before investing in a compatible doe. As woahlookitsme mentioned, you can get rabbits of similar (or better) type in other colors. Many Holland breeders...

The white, in combination with the blue eyes, comes from the BEW gene. One copy of the gene results in the white markings and sometimes blue eyes, called "vienna marked". VM is not an accepted Holland variety. I'm not a breeder, but I do know that color comes secondary. What you should be...

Ah, thanks Blue eyes- I've been searching for that chart. I think I'll make the switch to Sherwood, at least to try it out.

I forgot to mention that I'm in the United States, so many brands are not available to me.:) At the moment, my rabbits are being fed Bermuda and Orchard grass hay. Would switching them to a variet with more seed heads help with keeping on weight? They are good hay eaters and get 4-6 cups of...

Are any of the pictures on Bailey (love the name- will be naming my next dog that)'s rabbit registry recent? If so, he doesn't look at all overweight- lops tend to be larger in bone, which can make them appear chunky.