Let’s address one of the more common problems seen in rabbit husbandry. This would concern the rabbit’s diet. Rabbits have a serious requirement for fiber in their diet. Rabbits are strict herbivores.

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Fern, our daughter’s first rabbit, just joined our family. May she ...

When you picture a pet rabbit you might picture a cute, fluffy ball of fur sitting in a garden hutch. But for those looking to add a rabbit to their home, the truth is rabbits are social animals that ...

Q: Fern, our daughter’s first rabbit, just joined our family. May she eat only rabbit pellets, or should we also give her lettuce and carrots? A: Most of Fern’s diet should consist of a variety of ...