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The Easter Bunny is a mythological rabbit who carries eggs and candy to children in a basket on the Easter holiday. Its origin is disputed; some trace it to alleged pre-Christian fertility lore, others to the role of the hare in Christian iconography.

The rabbit as an Easter symbol seems to have its origins in Alsace and South-West-Germany, where it was first mentioned in German writings in the 1600s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s, and were made of pastry and sugar. The Easter bunny was introduced to American folklore by the German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during the 1700s. (more…)

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The digestive system of a rabbit is very susceptible to serious upsets if the diet is inappropriate.

A house rabbit’s diet will normally consist of a limited amount of:

• A high quality Timothy hay based pellet (Alfalfa is for very young rabbits)
• A nice selection of vegetables
• Unlimited hay, this accounts for the majority of their diet
• A small amount of fruit
• Unlimited water

Pellets

Choose a fresh, good quality pellet. The House Rabbit Society recommends a minimum of 20-25% fiber, around 14% protein (with no animal protein), and less than 1% Calcium for most house rabbits (spayed/neutered). For adults, the amount should be carefully regulated, depending on the size (weight) of the rabbit. As a rule, give about 1/4 cup for rabbits 5-7 lb, 1/2 cup for 8-10 lb rabbits, and 3/4 cup for 11-15b lb rabbits. Baby rabbits can be fed pellets free choice (available at all times), decreasing to 1/2 cup per 6 lb. of body weight by around 6 months.

Some pellets were made for putting weight on “feed” rabbits, those bred for human consumption. That’s not our goal when we are feeding a pet, as it can result in an overweight rabbit.

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According to the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA), 47 rabbit breeds are “recognized” in the U.S. today, with official acceptance of a new breed taking years of development and three years of evaluation.

Purebred rabbits, like dogs or cats, can cost hundreds of dollars; the rabbits sold in pet stores are often the “culled” rejects from breeders, but are nonetheless still great pet material; however, many people choose to feel like they’re helping bunny overpopulation and giving otherwise neglected and abused creatures a second chance by adopting from shelters. Shelter rabbits are sometimes free; “fostered” rabbits will generally require that you pay a spay or neuter fee of around $100. (It’s nice to give shelters or rescuers a donation to help defray costs; most animal rescuers are volunteers).

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Peter Rabbit is the main character in a series of children’s books by Beatrix Potter. He first appeared in The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902.  Although he and the other rabbits are drawn from life, they wear human clothes; Peter wears a bright blue coat and clogs. The Peter Rabbit series has sold more than 151 million copies in 35 languages. Certain rights to the characters are owned by Frederick Warne & Co, although many of the texts are in the U.S. public domain.

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Providing a healthy diet for a rabbit is neither difficult nor expensive, according to a source known to be reliable by the House Rabbit Society: Susan A. Brown, Dr. of Veterinary Medicine, says “the number one cause of disease in the rabbit remains an inappropriate diet, and the number one prevention for these diseases is a diet of grass hay and green foods,” adding that the right diet “…will save you many dollars in veterinary bills.”

Provide the green food in a heavy ceramic-type dish that resists being tipped over. You can put the hay directly in the cage or use a hay rack for less mess. Feed approximately once a day. Remove any fresh food at the end of each day so that it doesn’t go bad. Clean food dishes with hot water at least once a week.

Make sure that a constant water supply is available, as water is very important. Gravity-flow water bottles, which can be found in pet stores, are a good idea. For a healthy rabbit It is not necessary to provide vitamins, nor do they need do a salt or mineral block.

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