When we refer to the belier rabbit, we can appreciate that it is a small rabbit, with long, drooping ears, a furry and friendly animal. But when we decide to adopt someone we must pay attention to their particular needs
This rabbit weighs around 2.5 kilograms and is a delicate and calm breed of rabbit, but it still needs exercise and socializing with people or other rabbits. To obtain information on the best care for your belier rabbit, follow the advice on our site, although, of course, the one who knows your rabbit better than anyone is you.
Keep reading this article on our site to find out everything about belier rabbit care and remember that all this must be contrasted with what observe your rabbit in particular, here we go!
A space for Belier the rabbit
To begin with, if you have decided to adopt a belier rabbit, it is very important that you buy a cage wide enough for the rabbit to can move freely and without distress.
Although it is a docile and very sociable breed, these rabbits are also very restless and need a space that corresponds to their nature. It is necessary to keep the cage in optimal hygienic conditions so that the rabbit feels comfortable and in order to avoid any illness.
Whether you live in the city or in the countryside, you cannot always keep your rabbit inside the cage, it is essential to let him out to that can run freely and exercise. If you do not have the option of allowing it to be outdoors, be careful, the rabbit could gnaw any cable in the home.
You should also avoid leaving the cage in a place where it can reach very high or very low temperatures since these rabbits need moderate temperatures.
What should a Belier rabbit's home have?
Bottle: They can have at least 1/2 liter of water. You can also use a small bowl or bowl as a drinker, although it runs the risk of getting dirty often
Tray or corner: It is an appropriate place for your rabbit to learn to relieve himself in a clean and hygienic environment. We will not use cat litter because it can cause infections, yes, we can count on pressed shavings available in any pet store
Woods to gnaw. These are woods that are not going to be treated, as a consequence they could splinter and create intestinal problems. It will also prevent our rabbit from suffering abnormal growth of the teeth. We can opt for wood from fruit trees such as apple, orange, etc
Dispenser or bowl: Essential to have their feed, hay and daily rations of fruit and vegetables there
Bed, cotton towel or rag: This is where the rabbit will rest at night, although it is true that many do not quite understand its meaning
The Belier rabbit should go to the vet
The Belier rabbit needs certain veterinary checkups to which it must attend regularly to check that its he alth is still 100%.
If the Belier rabbit lives outside or is in the company of other animals, it will need to be dewormed, both internally and externally. In addition, rabbits should be vaccinated every 6 months, in the fall and spring to avoid contracting myxomatosis, which is spread by fleas and mosquitoes and can cause death.
In addition, once a year, it is recommended that you get vaccinated against viral haemorrhagic disease, but especially if you live with other rabbits. A first visit to the vet will guide you about all the treatments and medical care that your rabbit should receive.
Feeding the Belier rabbit
The Belier rabbit is very sensitive in terms of its digestion and therefore we will pay special attention when feeding it. Up to 4 months of age it is only recommended to provide quality hay and from its adult stage you can start introducing the feed together with fruits and vegetables.
As of sexual maturity, the rabbit never stops eating hay although we must begin to provide it with controlled amounts of special feed as well as daily portions of fruit and vegetables that we will introduce little by little. Under no circumstances will you give him feed for farm rabbits.
What fruits and vegetables can I give the Belier rabbit?
Fruit should always be given without seeds and you can choose to give it apple, pear, peach, banana, melon, grape, orange… Give it small pieces at first.
As for vegetables, you can choose between tomato, escarole, cabbage, cucumber, spinach, carrot, beans, broccoli or alfalfa. Try which ones you like the most, each rabbit is a world!
Also to prevent hairballs from forming in the stomach you must give it m altand brush his hair quite often.
