New Bunny Checklist

✅ Bring on Pickup Day

  • Secure pet carrier or box
  • Small towel/blanket for comfort
  • Hay for the ride
  • Any questions you want to ask


🏡 Basic Bunny Setup (All Homes)

These are needed whether your bunny is indoor or outdoor:


Housing & Environment

  • Spacious cage, hutch, or exercise pen
  • Safe flooring or resting mat
  • Hide house / shelter (very important to reduce stress)
  • Proper ventilation & protection from extreme temperatures / predators


Feeding Essentials

  • Unlimited hay (timothy/orchard)
  • High-quality rabbit pellets (no seeds or colored bits)
  • Food bowl (ceramic or metal recommended)
  • Water bowl or bottle (fresh water always available)


Litter & Cleanliness

  • Stainless steel litter box
  • Rabbit-safe litter (pine pellets recommended)


Enrichment & Comfort

  • Chew toys (wood sticks, hay toys, etc.)
  • Toys for mental stimulation
  • Exercise space or playpen


Grooming & Health

  • Nail clippers
  • Brush
  • Basic emergency kit


🏠 Indoor Bunny Setup

Must-Haves

  • Exercise pen or hutch
  • Litter box setup 
  • Floor protection (rug, mat, or fleece)
  • Cord covers / bunny-proofing 


Benefits of Indoor Housing

  • Easier to monitor health & behavior
  • More social interaction
  • Protection from weather and predators


Many experienced owners prefer indoor rabbits due to safety and bonding advantages


🌳 Outdoor Bunny Setup

Must-Haves

  • Predator-proof hutch or enclosure
  • Weatherproof shelter (rain, wind, snow protection)
  • Shade in summer, insulation in winter
  • Elevated or well-drained flooring
  • Secure run space for exercise

 

❤️ Supplementation

  • Oasis VitaDrops
  • BeneBac Probiotics
  • Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Rabbit-savvy veterinarian lined up ahead of time