Factfile: Rabbits

Rabbits are amongst the world's more popular animals. Typically believed to have originated in Spain, they are now common throughout much of Europe, located in various different habitats which includes meadows, woods, forests and our homes.

Rabbits come in many different shapes, sizes and colours. There are around 45 different breeds of rabbit, all of which will make good pets; Some of the most popular breeds of rabbit include, Dutch, Holland Lop, Netherland dwarf, Rex, French Lop and the Lionhead. Rabbits are social animals and welcome the company of a range of different creatures, including other rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, cats, dogs and people.


All rabbits are herbivores, in the wilderness; their diet consists generally of grass and leafy weeds. They will graze on these for almost all of the day. Domestic rabbits are often presented a more expansive variety of foods as opposed to those available to rabbits living in the wilderness. The common diet for a domesticated rabbit contains fruit and vegetables, such as, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, apples and pears.

Rabbit's teeth continuously develop all through its life; it is therefore extremely important that the appropriate food is provided. Grass and hay are very important in order to keep the back teeth from growing too long, the grinding action as they chew keeps them down. Gnawing on carrots along with other hard vegetables, are very proficient at keeping those very important front teeth down. Wild rabbits would often use a piece of bark to achieve this. If the front teeth were to grow too long then the rabbit would be unable to eat at all. Within domesticated rabbits, a visit to the veterinarians can often be needed when they become too long.

Due to their friendly appearance and placid nature, rabbits make especially good domestic pets. If cared for often, they can become very contented around people and are excellent to have around small children. It is normal for rabbits to live in wooden constructions, more commonly referred to as hutches. In some cases they may even be found roaming around the house.

Naturally Grown stocks a wide range of Rabbit Hutches at affordable prices. Visit our store and introduce a rabbit into your family today! We supply hutches in all shapes and sizes: Extra Large Rabbit Hutches, Double Decker Rabbit Hutches, Winter Rabbit Hutch Cover, Multi level Rabbit Hutch and Run