Rabbits are wonderful small pets that are very popular alongside dogs and cats. This guide informs new rabbit owners as well as long-time rabbit owners about animal-friendly husbandry.

The author devotes herself in detail to healthy nutrition, professional care and everything else that you should pay attention to when living with the long-eared people. A basis for understanding our domestic rabbits and thus also the prerequisite for being able to meet their needs is created by taking a look at their distant relatives: The author explains the life of wild rabbits and the differences to the brown hare. This guide shows the many ways in which you can offer rabbits a species-appropriate home, whether in the apartment or outside in the garden or on the balcony. The reader will also learn why dry food is not suitable rabbit food and how to properly feed his rabbits, whether he lives in the city or in the country. Furthermore, the rabbit language is explained,

The book is intended for anyone who wants to share their life with rabbits as pets - farm animal husbandry is not discussed.

Portrait of the rabbit
Welcome, long-eared rabbits are moving in
Species-appropriate enclosures for indoors and outdoors
Bon appetit - healthy food for rabbits
Understand and keep rabbits busy
Care and health