Feeding guinea pigs fresh produce is a must for their health and happiness. Rabbits need fresh veggies and fruits as well. Feeding pets can get expensive, it’s one of the top costs associated with pet ownership. Here’s how we feed our extra large group of guinea pigs and rabbits without spending a small fortune! My tips for frugal pet food apply mostly to guinea pigs and rabbits in this case 🙂 Frugal Pet Food | Money Saving Tips Let’s get something out of the way right up front: we don’t sacrifice quality of life or quality of care in order to save money. So please don’t feel the need to…
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How to Bond Rabbits
Learning how to bond rabbits properly is necessary for the health and well being of nearly all rabbits. It’s becoming more commonly known and accepted that rabbits live longer, healthier, happier lives with a partner. Much like people, rabbits are social animals. In the wild they live in large groups and are co-dependent for safety and social reasons. We’re going to look at some ways to safely and properly bond rabbits. I’m also going to talk a little bit about why it’s necessary to do these things (it’s confusing!) and how to make it less stressful for you and your buns! How to Bond Rabbits There’s no completely correct way to bond rabbits. Learning…
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Rabbits and Guinea Pigs Galore
Charlie and the Pips is not just about pets and their lives. It's about sharing our passion for animals, rescuing small pets, and living the furry life :)
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Housing Rabbits
Housing rabbits can be a tricky situation. If you are wondering who can live together check this out!
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How to Choose the Best Rabbit Cage
How to Choose the Best Rabbit Cage Bringing home a new bunny can be exciting and fun. Once you are home is when the questions start! What to feed them, which kind of cage is best, types of bedding, water bowls or bottles? The list of questions can be endless and overwhelming. We all want what is best for our rabbits and in
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Cold Weather Preparedness for Small Animals
Cold Weather Preparedness for Small Animals Small animals, in our case rabbits and guinea pigs, are not like other large animals in their tolerance of cold weather. We have some predicted snow and chilling temperatures coming over the next few days and of course we had to take a few minutes to discuss what we needed to do to prepare the animals! My husband and I take care of all of our animals like they are our children and when prepping for
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How to Select Your Best Rabbit Breed
How to Select Your Best Rabbit Breed We often see reader questions that focus on which breed of rabbit is best. The simple answer is that no rabbit breed is best. There is not going to be one universal breed that will suit every family or person just like with dog breeds you have to research and decide which is best for you. In this particular article
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Questions You Should Ask Your Breeder before Buying a Rabbit
Questions You Should Ask Your Breeder before Buying a Rabbit In my mind it goes without saying that you should always have some questions for the breeder before you purchase a rabbit. In case you are a first time owner or just don’t know where to start we’ve put together a list of some common questions you should ask a breeder or previous owner before you take home a rabbit! If you are looking for info on what type of rabbit breed will suit you the best check out our post about it here! Will My Rabbit be Socialized? Sometimes rabbit breeders do not handle their rabbits before they sell…
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Pet Photography: How to Get Awesome Shots
Pet Photography Tips: How to Take Amazing Shots Taking great photos can be a challenge no matter what the subject, but with pets it can be even more frustrating! Dogs and cats are a little simpler to photograph as they can often be bribed with treats and such; small pets can be troublesome to photograph because they are easily spooked, distracted, and bored. The next time
