[custom_adv] Rabbits eating their own poop is something The Tale of Peter Rabbit didn’t teach you, but it turns out that it’s true. In fact, rabbits eating their own poop is vital to their health. [custom_adv] Rabbits produce two types of poop: one is hard, dry waste pellets, and the other soft, moist droppings. This second type is full of protein and B vitamins, and rabbits eat them once a day to maximise the nutrients they can obtain from the food. [custom_adv] Instead, rabbits should be given hay daily. It's their main food, and the amount of hay they eat should be similar to their body size. Hay keeps their teeth, which are constantly growing, worn down and keeps their tummy’s healthy. [custom_adv] It turns out that when rabbits are hopping around and wiggling their noses, it isn’t for nothing. This is their way of communicating. A rabbit’s long ears are inquisitive: when both are pointing up, they are alert and listening for sounds. [custom_adv] If one is up and one is down, they are still trying to listen but aren’t paying full attention - a bit like when parents are shouting for you to complete chores. [custom_adv] Rabbits can show signs if they are happy, excited or distressed. If your bunny is kicking their feet back as they are hopping around, then they are likely to be in a happy and playful mood.
