New Bunny Checklist

✅ Bring on Pickup Day

  • Secure pet carrier
  • Small 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, low pile rug or resting mat
  • Grass mat & scratching pad
  • Hideaway house, tunnel or covered bed (very important to reduce stress)
  • Proper ventilation & protection from extreme temperatures / predators


Feeding Essentials

  • Hay rack & 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)
  • Salt mineral lick


❤️ Supplementation

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

Litter & Cleanliness

  • Stainless steel litter box
  • Rabbit-safe litter (pine pellets recommended)
  • Litter scoop, handheld broom, & waste bags


Enrichment & Comfort

  • Apple sticks, willow balls, hay based toys
  • Grass & Forage mats
  • Stacking cups & treat puzzles
  • Wooden stimulation toys
  • Exercise pen


Grooming & Health

  • Nail clippers
  • Brush
  • Flea comb
  • Styptic Powder
  • Basic emergency kit


Travel & Play Dates

  • Hard or soft shell bunny carrier
  • Pet stroller
  • Bubble pet backpack
  • Travel blanket
  • Traveling hay feeder
  • Collapsible water bowl


🏠 Indoor Bunny Setup

Must-Haves

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


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