New Bunny Shopping List for Amazon
This list covers the basics of what you will need when adding a Netherland Dwarf rabbit to your family. We have plenty of articles about spoiling your bunn with extra stuff and fluff, but this list is going to cover the necessities that you will need right away. And what is easier than ordering directly from Amazon and having your supplies delivered right to your door? Nothing, that’s what. No noisy pet stores with tons of confusing options that you may or may not need. This list will make shopping for your new pet a breeze.
I’ve left off items like food and water bowls that are generally easy to find in your home. I also think that old cardboard boxes make the best hides and tunnels which are definitely a must-have for rabbits. With a little creativity and a sharp pair of scissors you can make a rabbit kingdom. Toys can be found outside. Rabbits love hardwood sticks and pine cones to throw around. In addition to the pellets and hay I suggest, your rabbit will eat leafy greens from your kitchen and a small amount of vegetables. And the best “treats” are small bites of fresh fruit.
This cage is great because you can buy the simple base model or add an extension package for a little extra cost. This allows you to extend your cage as your rabbit grows, or for just $15 more, you can choose to include the cute hutch extension from the get go. It also includes a hay feeder, water bottle, and plastic bowl.
Living World Deluxe Habitat - $120
This is for anyone adopting two Netherland Dwarf rabbits or who would like to give their bunny some extra running space inside the cage. The extra large option is about 4 ft long by 2 ft wide and 2 ft high. It also includes a hideout with balcony, hay feeder, water bottle, and food dish.
This litter is what we use in the bottom of cages as well as in litter boxes for the adult rabbits. You may also use ground walnut shells or paper litter (all found as cat litter.) This is just personal preference, but I like the pine scent and that it composts really easily in our pile outside.
Blue Seal Show Hutch Deluxe Pellet Rabbit Food - $21 for 10 lb bag
This is the pellet food we feed to our young rabbits. It is great for them until they are full grown, so you will be using this for awhile. We slowly transition to adult food between 7 months and a year old.
In the future, if you would like to dive deep into rabbit nutrition check out these articles.
Hay should be available to your rabbit all day, every day. There are a ton of different kinds to choose from but this is the easiest place to start because it has a blend of two.
You did it! You got through the most important part of your shopping. The rest of this list is comprised of items that are good to have eventually, but are not 100% necessary or needed on day one.
Van Ness Small Litter Pan - $3.50
Once you know where your rabbit likes to go, slide a litter pan into that corner, fill with a shallow layer of litter and place some of the soiled bedding inside. Your rabbit will smell this and begin to use the box. Makes for a much easier clean up!
All three tools that will come in very handy for your rabbit. The slicker brush is great for weekly brushing and removing extra hair during shedding. The comb is great for all the tiny, hard to reach places. And the clippers are great for keeping nails from getting too sharp. You could alternatively use a typical nail file to file the nails down.
Great addition to your bunny set up for playtime. These movable play pens are great for blocking off areas of your home, attaching to an existing cage area, or just for keeping your rabbit in an enclosed space while you interact with them. We use them constantly in our home.
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