Rabbit Care Guides — Page 2

Practical, straight-answer rabbit care — diet, behaviour and everyday questions.

• Do Rabbits Like Blankets?

  Yes, rabbits do like blankets. You can put these in their cage, use it to provide comfort, or cover their cages.

• Do Rabbits Like Music?

  Yes, rabbits can learn to like and recognize music. This behavior is learned over time though and will depend on the rabbit’s personality.

• Do Rabbits Play Dead?

  Yes, rabbits do play dead as a last resort survival technique.

• Do Rabbits Stop Eating When They Are Full?

  No, rabbits don’t stop eating when they’re full.

• Do Rabbits Watch TV?

  Yes, rabbits do watch TV and can grow to enjoy watching it! They’ll like watching the moving images and listening to the sound (as long as it isn’t too loud).

• Do Rabbits Yawn?

  Rabbits will yawn from tiredness - right before they go asleep or immediately after they wake up.

• How Fast Can Rabbits Run?

  Rabbits run around 30mph on average, with some wild jackrabbits reaching 45mph and slower domesticated breeds capped at 25mph.

• How High Can Rabbits Jump?

  A rabbit can jump as high as up to four feet but is more likely to jump around two to three feet.

• How Long Can Rabbits Go Without Water?

  A rabbit could only go 24 hours (at most) without water.

• How Much Does It Cost to Neuter a Rabbit?

  The average cost of getting your male rabbit neutered in the United States is between $200-$250.