Jersey Wooly Rabbit 101:  All You Need To Know (Part 2)
Channel: Pets Life
Date: 07/02/2021

Part 1 : https://youtu.be/-IHE-imRwf0

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Aside from interesting information about Jersey Wooly in our previous video, here are other things that you need to know when raising the Jersey Wooly rabbit, taking care of them, and providing all of their needs.


Setting Up a Jersey Wooly Cage.

Your Jersey Wooly’s enclosure should be large enough for it to comfortably stretch. This shouldn’t be too difficult because of its small size. Look for a minimum size of 1 foot per 1 pound of your rabbit’s body weight. If your rabbit weighs 3 lbs, its cage needs to have an area of at least 3 square feet. The width of the cage should be 1.5 times the length and the length should be 3 times the length of a fully grown Jersey Wooly.

Keep in mind that the cage isn’t going to house your rabbit only. It will need to have enough room for its food and water dishes, a litter box, and a box for it to sleep and rest in. Ideally, you should look for a floor space of at least 6 feet for a fully grown rabbit.

Aquariums and cages with solid walls are not suitable for rabbits as it restricts their airflow. Look for a wire enclosure with plastic or solid, carpeted bottom. Avoid wire-bottomed cages as the tiny feet of a Jersey Wooly can easily get stuck to the floor, causing injury and pain.

Bedding.

Your pet will need an area to sleep in on top of the floor of the cage. Rabbits tend to dig and eat their bedding. Therefore, make sure you choose a material that is safe for rabbits to eat. If you’re carpeting the floor of your rabbit’s cage, choose fleece as it won’t block its digestive tract if it eats it.

Whether you choose a carpeted, wood, or plastic flooring, you need to place a deep layer of bedding on the floor. The best rabbit-safe bedding options include timothy or meadow hay.

You must avoid using harmful materials, such as wood shavings, pine products, cat litter, newspaper, cardboard, or cedar for bedding. There should be enough bedding for your rabbit to move around and burrow in. Bedding should be spot-cleaned every day to clear it off food debris, water, urine, and fecal droppings. Replace the bedding once every week, or more often, if needed.


Jersey Wooly's Diet.

Hay.

Hay is essential for rabbits and should make up 80% of your Jersey Wooly’s diet. It is packed with nutrient-rich fiber that also ensures the proper functioning and motility of the digestive tract. Rabbits spend a large proportion of their time chewing on hay, which helps keep their teeth trimmed and their dental health in check. Grass hays, such as timothy, orchard, and oat should be provided in unlimited quantities. Alfalfa hay is high in calories and should only be given to a Jersey Wooly occasionally.

Fresh Pellets. 

Jersey Wooly rabbits also need pellets to keep up with their nutrient demands. Choose a high-quality pellet that’s high in fiber and low in carbohydrates. Avoid mixes that include unhealthy, high-calorie, or high-carbohydrate ingredients, such as dried fruit, corn or seeds. An adult Jersey Wooly can have 1/8 to ¼ of a cup of fresh pellets every day.

Leafy Greens.

Jersey Wooly rabbits need green leafy vegetables for added fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Leafy greens are also packed with moisture, which helps prevent dehydration in rabbits. Carrot tops, broccoli stems, bok choy, lettuce, except iceberg and dandelion greens make excellent leafy greens for a pet Jersey Wooly. Feed no more than ½ to 1 cup of loose greens every day, spreading it over 3-4 portions.

Treats.

Treats, such as fruits and starchy vegetables, should be limited in a Jersey Wooly’s diet. Because Jersey Wooly’s are so small, they can only be given 1 tablespoon of treats 3-4 times a week. Going over this limit can lead to obesity and related issues in your pet, taking years away from its life. Jersey Wooly rabbits are herbivorous. So, their diet should consist of hay, vegetables, pellets, and some fruit. With fresh foods, always make sure you wash them thoroughly to remove any pesticides and harmful chemicals. Remove uneaten fresh foods at the end of the day to prevent rotting. 

Water.

Your rabbit should have access to freshwater, either in a stable water dish or a sipper bottle in its cage. Most rabbits prefer ceramic dishes. If the water from the bowl gets tipped or gets your rabbit’s hay wet, change the hay immediately. Never let hay get spoiled or wet inside a rabbit’s cage.

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