Getting Started


Necessary items

  • Appropriately sized cage
  • Bedding/towels
  • Timothy hay
  • Pelleted food
  • Food bowl
  • Water bottle/dish
  • Litterbox & litter
  • Chew toys & playthings

Helpful items
  • Hide-boxes
  • Hay rack
  • Tall exercise pen or play yard
  • Treats
  • Vitamins
  • Rabbit books - “House Rabbit Handbook” by Marinell Harriman


Life Span

The average lifespan of a rabbit is 7 years and can be up to 12 years with proper care. Smaller rabbits tend to live longer than larger breeds.

A rabbit matures between 4-8 months of age (depending on the breed) and is considered a "senior citizen" around 5 years.