A home I can explore
A roomy indoor pen or rabbit-proofed space, non-slip flooring, a quiet hideout, and time to hop and stretch. Cover cords and move unsafe plants.
Bunny care, the Milo way
Hi, I’m Milo.
Let’s get your home ready for a little bun. I’ll share the basics, and we can keep learning together as your companion grows.
My favorite friendship starts when you sit beside me and let me come say hello.
Start here
My new-home checklist.
Set these up before your bun arrives, so the first day can be calm.
Food and water
Unlimited appropriate hay and fresh water in a sturdy bowl, plus the same plain pellets and other familiar food your bun has already been eating. Ask about their exact routine at pickup.
The useful little things
A low-entry litter box with paper-based, non-clumping litter; a carrier; safe chew toys; a soft brush; and a way to keep the area clean.
A care plan
Find a rabbit-savvy veterinarian and an emergency clinic before you need them. Bring your bun’s food, age, and health history to the first visit.
Our first days together
Slow is a lovely start.
Give me a familiar routine, a calm corner, and places to hide. Sit on the floor and let me choose when to come closer. I might be outgoing or shy; both are normal.
Every day, notice
- Am I eating my hay and drinking?
- Are my droppings normal for me?
- Am I moving and acting like myself?
- Is my space clean, safe, and comfortable?
If I stop eating, have much fewer droppings, have diarrhea, or seem unusually quiet, contact a rabbit-savvy vet promptly. Don’t wait for a routine appointment.
As your bun grows
Care for my stage of life.
Start with what your bun has been eating and ask your rabbit-savvy vet before making diet changes. These age ranges are a starting point, not a schedule every rabbit follows.
I’m growing fast
My tummy is still developing, so familiar food and slow changes matter most.
Food I know
Ask what hay and plain pellets I already eat, and take some home with me. Keep hay and fresh water available. A rabbit-savvy vet can help choose the right growing-bun diet and when to introduce new greens.
A calm beginning
Set up my pen before I arrive. Give me a quiet place, a hideout, and time to settle. Sit nearby and let me approach instead of picking me up for cuddles.
Growing-up plans
Confirm my sex with a rabbit-savvy vet and discuss when to separate opposite-sex youngsters and when spay or neuter is appropriate. Don’t assume baby bonds will stay stable as hormones change.
A note from Milo
Please meet me where I am.
Many of us feel scared when we’re lifted because we’re prey animals. I usually feel safer with all four feet on the floor. If I must be picked up for care, support my chest and bottom, hold me close, and put me down gently. Never lift me by my ears or turn me onto my back. Get to know my personality; some buns enjoy petting sooner than others.
Keep learning with me.
This is a friendly place to begin, not the whole story of rabbit care. Your bun’s age, health, and history can change the plan. Learn from reliable rabbit-care organizations and keep a rabbit-savvy veterinarian involved.