Myia09
Well-Known Member
I don't know if this has been posted, but I figured I would start a thread about rabbit books.
I just finished reading Rabbitlopaedia: A Complete Guide to Rabbit Care. I was pretty disappointed with the book. Too short history section, and the care focused on outdoor hutch living rather than house rabbits (a few small sections were included). However I liked the autonomy section and the A-Z illness list. Overall, I give it a C.
Why Does My Rabbit...? by McBride is a bit cartoonish and very outdated. While the list of "Reasons" for behaviors is nice, it is better to stick with the forum for questions than this book. I give it a D.
House Rabbit Handbook: How to Live with an Urban Rabbit is of course the basic rabbit handbook, and the HRS promotes it. It is a great beginners book with good information. However, it isn't as comprehensive for advance owners, but a great starter manual. I give it a B.
Rabbit Health in the 21st Century is a must have book on hand. It gives you a list of ailments, signs, medicine, and alternative meds for your rabbit. This is a great manual and reference book. I wish there was more detailed drawings and images to help, but overall a must have. I give it an A.
Stories Rabbit Tell is a very misleading title. I bought this book in hope that it was stories about rabbits. However, it is a super comprehensive about the history, imagery, and place of rabbits in society. It is jam packed of interesting information. However, at some times it is dull to read (Especially if your not a history/information person) and there is a section about meat rabbits which was heartbreaking to read. They even go over rabbits in the media, which I thought was a great section. Overall, it is a really great book to read. I give it a B+
Feel free to correct my ratings with your own opinions and add your books!
And if you decide you want to pick up these books, why not use amazon? When you use this link, 15% of the order goes to Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue!
http://www.bhrabbitrescue.org/links/bookstore.htm
I just finished reading Rabbitlopaedia: A Complete Guide to Rabbit Care. I was pretty disappointed with the book. Too short history section, and the care focused on outdoor hutch living rather than house rabbits (a few small sections were included). However I liked the autonomy section and the A-Z illness list. Overall, I give it a C.
Why Does My Rabbit...? by McBride is a bit cartoonish and very outdated. While the list of "Reasons" for behaviors is nice, it is better to stick with the forum for questions than this book. I give it a D.
House Rabbit Handbook: How to Live with an Urban Rabbit is of course the basic rabbit handbook, and the HRS promotes it. It is a great beginners book with good information. However, it isn't as comprehensive for advance owners, but a great starter manual. I give it a B.
Rabbit Health in the 21st Century is a must have book on hand. It gives you a list of ailments, signs, medicine, and alternative meds for your rabbit. This is a great manual and reference book. I wish there was more detailed drawings and images to help, but overall a must have. I give it an A.
Stories Rabbit Tell is a very misleading title. I bought this book in hope that it was stories about rabbits. However, it is a super comprehensive about the history, imagery, and place of rabbits in society. It is jam packed of interesting information. However, at some times it is dull to read (Especially if your not a history/information person) and there is a section about meat rabbits which was heartbreaking to read. They even go over rabbits in the media, which I thought was a great section. Overall, it is a really great book to read. I give it a B+
Feel free to correct my ratings with your own opinions and add your books!
And if you decide you want to pick up these books, why not use amazon? When you use this link, 15% of the order goes to Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue!
http://www.bhrabbitrescue.org/links/bookstore.htm
