Windwhistle Warren

Rabbits are shy, ground-living animals that need time to develop trust with their owners before being picked up. If you adopt rescue rabbits please remember that some have been handled either rarely or incorrectly and may take even more time to trust their new owner. Make sure you know how to pick them up correctly in order to avoid injuring the rabbit and yourself.

You should be registered with a local vet who is experienced with rabbits. Rabbits are classed as ‘exotics’ and can therefore be expensive making the Veterinary fees a large outlay so it is worth considering getting your rabbits insured.

All rabbits should be neutered, preferably at an early age. This not only stops unwanted litters but also reduces the risk of uterine cancer in females. Neutering reduces the hormones and therefore reduces the aggression so often found in unneutered rabbits. Rabbits need to be vaccinated against myxomatosis every six months and VHD (Viral Haemorrhagic Disease) once a year. When your rabbit is vaccinated the Vet will check it over for signs of any other problems. It is also possible to worm your rabbits and there are a number of products available for this, something worth discussing with your Vet.

Rabbits are prey animals adapted to hide signs of suffering and won't cry out if something's wrong. Get used to their normal behaviour and if they seem out of sorts then take them to a vet. If your rabbit stops eating it needs to see a vet NOW.

If your rabbits have a long coat they must be brushed every day.

Please familiarise yourself with the signs of these common ailments/diseases:
GI stasis, Flystrike, EC & Pasteurella

All our rabbits are neutered and vaccinated before being rehomed and you will be given a vaccination card with your rabbit.


Windwhistle Warren use Sundean Veterinary Clinic in Lydney.