Mini Rex Rabbit Care

Basic Information -                             

Life Span - 10+ years with proper care

Does - average weight 3.5 - 4.5 pounds

Bucks - average weight 3 - 4.25 pounds

Mini Rex Rabbits come in many colors:  Black, Blue, Blue-Eyed White, Broken Colors, Castor, Chinchilla, Chocolate, Himalayan, Lilac, Lynx, Opal, Red, Seal, Tortoise, and White. 

Food – Approx 2ozs of feed per day.  Our prefered choice is Chudley’s Rabbit Royale .

However this is personal other people will swear by something different.

Green Food – Rabbits like to be fed green  foods 3-4 times a week.  Do not feed your rabbit lettuce as this acts as a drug to the bunny and will induce constant sleep. 

Water - Rabbits need access to fresh water at all times.  And have hay available 24/7. 

Bedding – Dust extracted wood shaving are best.  This needs to be at least 1 inch thick due to the lack of hair on their hindquarters.  This will stop them getting sore. 

Housing – The British Rabbit Council and Governments guidelines recommend that all rabbit are a minimum of 4 foot long and high enough for the rabbit to stand in. 

VERY IMPORTANT - if moving a rabbit from a hot location to a cold or vice versa, the temperature change can only be 10 -15 degrees MAX difference or your rabbit could go into temperature shock.  Their blood does not adjust as fast as some other animals, and can kill them.

Play Time - Rabbits can be taken from their cage to play outside.   It is recommended keeping them in a small run with a top to keep them safe.   Dogs can cause rabbits to become scared and go into shock and maybe die.  It is best to introduce rabbits to other animals with someone present to assure no harm will come to either.  As for playtime inside, rabbits tend to chew on things because like rodents their teeth grow continually. 

Attitude - All rabbits have their own personality like cats and dogs.  Some like to be held, some don't.  Rabbits WILL NOT bite unless felt threatened. 

Maintenance - Rabbits will need to have to have their claws clipped about once a month, or foot problems could arise.  Pet stores sell rabbit clippers and can explain how to carry this out.  Rex rabbits do not benefit from brushing.  The best way to groom a Rex is to rub Witch Hazel into your hands and then stroke the rabbit.  This will remove loose hairs and keep their coat shinny.

We hope you enjoy your rabbit as much as we have enjoyed breeding these rabbits

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