How to Care for Your Pet Rabbits: Including Choosing the Best Breeds for Pets

Generally, I get very animated when I hear of anyone considering rabbits as pets. However, it is true the small breeds can make interesting companions.I should explain my prejudice. I and my father each raised commercial rabbits for meat, fur and medical research. Most commercial rabbit farmers will tell you that the thought of eating a pet rabbit has cost the industry lots of money. Rabbits are lower in cholesterol and fat even than chickens. Rabbit is probably the healthiest source of meat protein on planet Earth.Okay, I'll get off my soapbox and explain what I most dislike about Everything About Rabbits:First - It's impossible to tell everything about rabbits in a 35-page book. A better title would be, A Child's Introductionto Rabbit Breeds and Their Care. UPDATE: the author informs me she has included photographs of the various breeds, greatly improving this book to four stars, in my opinion, so I have raised my rating.Second - as the author does state, do not feed lettuce to rabbits. Iceberg lettuce will kill a bunny. One, it has no nutritional value for rabbits (or tortoises) AND is addictive. Rabbits (and tortoises) that get addicted to iceberg lettuce will starve to death because they'll eat nothing else. Romaine lettuce, on the other hand, is good for rabbits and tortoises, especially when fed in moderation.Third - no photographs. I can't imagine how anyone, especially children, could enjoy a book about rabbits with no photographs of the different breeds. And, giving information on building a hutch, or a cage, with no drawings, is a grave error that I hope the author corrects. Also, I don't think the author explained about the breeding procedure (take the female to the male.Now, what DID I LIKE about Everything About Rabbits? The book was short (35 pages) and priced at a bargain basement price, and it was written In a style and manner that children aged 12 and above should have no serious problems understanding. For kids younger than 12, this book gives an opportunity for quality time for parents and child to share.So, overall, I'm rating this book 4 Stars, but noting just a little effort could raise this to 5. Anyone reading this review should buy this book if none of the above objections resonates with them, especially if they think pet rabbits are a good idea for their child.

The author has lots of experience with 4 H Clubs and many years spent in breeding and caring for rabbits. Her love of these animals shines through in this book. It is a comprehensive guide for selecting a pet rabbit, providing a good home, and information on everyday care. Richards divides her study of rabbits by small, medium and large breeds, lop rabbit breeds and fur breeds. She advises waiting at least eight to nine weeks before separating a rabbit from mothers and introducing the rabbit to a calm environment. The diet mainstay should be a good rabbit pellet food, and owners should expect complete molting once or twice a year. Richards talks about tooth and nail care and preparing the home for a pet rabbit. Rabbits may be kept indoors or out. She explains how to build a rabbit hutch. There are tips for training a rabbit when its behavior becomes unmanageable.I would highly recommend this book for anyone considering a rabbit for a pet. All the basics are covered, and the book is easy to read for any age. Those considering professional breeding might want to consider this an introduction, before considering advanced research.

What can I say? It must have been in one of my weak moments. The picture of the cute little bunnies and a freebie Kindle book. Who couldn't resist? I grabbed it then sit it aside for another time. And found it again when inbetween fictional stories.I had hoped there would be lots of pictures of rabbits in this ebook. I love rabbits but there isn't room in our small apartment for another pet. But at least I could look at the pictures. Nope. The only picture is on the cover.This didn't spoil it for me, though. This little book is chocked full of information about finding, care and feeding of rabbits, even a bit on breeding these little sweeties. I was quite amazed at how much there was to learn, beyond what I already knew from the rabbits we had when my adult children were small.This would be a great book for those thinking of buying bunnies for loved ones for Easter. One needs to know what they are getting into, and there are too many rabbits that end up at the animal shelters shortly after the holidays. For those who are thinking about it seriously, try the shelter after reading the book. Have the home bunny-ready with kitty litter set up. They make great indoor pets. Also, know the breeds so that you get just what you are looking for in a pet.

I currently own 5 bunnies and taking care of one of my daughters' bunnies so when I read this book, I was so amazed by how informative this book is. I do recommend this book to help either prospective bunny owners or currently owns bunnies to read this book.

Terrible rabbit care advice. First of all hay should be the majority of a rabbits diet, not pellets and rabbits should NEVER live on a wired bottom cage. Another thing is, there are many leafy veggies that rabbits can have.

Easy to read for any age also a very good book :-)