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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > Rabbits & rodents as pets
This is the ultimate guide on raising rabbits indoors with the most
current, up-to-date facts and references you need to be prepared as
a house rabbit owner. This handbook will get you started with a
solid foundation of information on house rabbits, but even if
you've kept bunnies for 20 years, there's always more to learn,
which for many rabbit enthusiasts is just one of the reasons they
love their long-eared companions so much. You will find information
on getting started with raising a rabbit or bunny indoors, such as
breeding, lifespan, indoor rabbit habitat, training, behavior,
rabbit hutches and cages, litter box and leash tips, ARBA show
standards and BRC Breeding standards, and a list of breeders by
breed for the USA, relevant web sites, as well as a list of
breeders for the UK and Canada. There is literally a rabbit out
there for just about anyone willing to learn how to care for them,
physically and emotionally, which is the point of this book.
Bringing any pet into your life and home is a serious
responsibility. Especially with a sensitive animal like a rabbit or
bunny, it's imperative that you understand what you're getting
yourself into - especially since you're interested in having a
house rabbit. People new to the idea of keeping a companion rabbit
are often taken aback by the sheer variety these animals offer in
terms of size, quality of coat, and type of personality. Anita
Haley also outlines so much more, such as details about the most
popular rabbit pet breeds by size including the most popular eight
genera that can be domesticated, terms you should be familiar with,
grooming information, and plants and litter toxic to rabbits that
should be avoided, advice for interviewing a prospective rabbit vet
as well as antibiotic advice, rabbit ownership buying advice and
costs, general rabbit-proofing any responsible pet owner should be
aware of. This guide suggests the best vegetables for your rabbit,
answer your all your questions on raising house rabbits, as well as
go in depth into possible diseases to be aware of that could affect
your rabbit's health, such as ringworm, Tyzzer's disease,
mycomatosis and viral hemmorrhagic disease - to name just a few.
After reading this book, you will be an expert on raising house
rabbits - guaranteed
You just adopted the cutest rabbit ever and now your family is
debating on what to call the bundle of joy. One of the most
difficult parts about naming your bunny is having good ideas.
This book was put together to help you find the perfect name for
your bun that the whole family can agree on
You have the choice of over 1000 rabbit name ideas in this book.
The names where gathered from hundreds of our Facebook fans letting
us know the names of past, current, and even future bunnies. We saw
some names over and over again and quite a few names that where
completely unique and fun
So have fun when you go through this list. Pull out a highlighter
(if you have the print version of course) and mark the best names
on the list so you'll be ready when you do bring your new bun home.
Also great for rescues who struggle to come up with new, unique
names for each of their charges
Everything you need to know about Flying Squirrels as pets and
more. This book is a must have guide for anybody passionate about
Flying Squirrels. Flying Squirrels facts and information. Habitat,
diet, adaptations, health, care and where to buy all included. The
book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a
straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Elliott Lang covers all
aspects of keeping Flying Squirrels as Pets. The book is full of
sound advice and answers to your questions.
Everything you want to know about African Pygmy Hedgehogs and more.
Guaranteed to answer all your questions, this book is a must have
for anybody passionate about hedgehogs and African Pygmy Hedgehogs.
Including facts and information about care, breeding, cages,
owning, house, homes, food, feeding, hibernation, habitat,
lifespan, colours, diet, etc.. The book is written in an easy to
read and understandable style, based on years of experience of
keeping hedgehogs. Elliott Lang covers all aspects of keeping
hedgehogs. The book is full of sound advice and answers to your
questions - including some you didn't know you had
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and
before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest
and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been
professionally curated and includes all details on the original
source material. This particular instalment, "Fur from Rabbits"
contains information on pelt dressing, killing, marketing and much
more. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of fur farming
and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general
knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical
context. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Barron's "Training Your Pet" books are for inexperienced pet owners
who seek detailed advice on how to get started in keeping and
training caged pets. These books describe and illustrate the
correct housing and equipment, and advise on getting all members of
the household acquainted with the newly acquired pet. Guinea pigs
are docile, easy to care for, and are capable of learning tricks.
This book advises on keeping healthy and contented guinea pigs, and
suggests activities that will amuse both the pets and their owners.
Color photos on most pages.
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and
before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest
and relevance to a modern audience. Each publication has been
professionally curated and includes all details on the original
source material. This particular instalment, "Breeding Rabbits"
contains information on the methods and equipment of the rabbit
farmer. It is intended to illustrate the main aspects of rabbit
breeding and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a
general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its
historical context. We are republishing these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork.
The distinctively coated Golden Hamster does not tolerate the
company of other hamsters, which means that Goldens cannot be kept
in pairs. Even so, Golden Hamsters are docile with both adults and
children and make good family pets. The titles in " Barron's
Complete Pet Owner's Manuals " series make great introductions to
the pleasures and duties of pet ownership for inexperienced and
soon-to-be pet owners, as well as for older children having their
first experiences with pet care. Attractively illustrated and
filled with helpful information, these books advise on purchasing,
housing, feeding, health care--and where applicable, grooming and
training pets. Each book is individually written by an expert--a
trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist.
"Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals " cover every popular dog
and cat breed, as well as bird varieties, hamsters and other small
caged animals, fish varieties for aquarium hobbyists, terrarium
pets, and even exotics, such as reptiles, amphibians, and
scorpions. All books have 70 or more color photos plus instructive
line art.
Enter the magical world of the Lucky Bunnies' Bright Burrow! Petal
is planning a party with all sorts of furbulous games and sweet
treats to nibble on. But when Twinkle and Star have an argument
that makes both bunnies so hopping mad they can't stand the sight
of each other, Petal doesn't know what to do. Can she save the
party - and Twinkle and Star's friendship? full of adorable
pictures and gentle, uplifting adventures a second book - Sky's
Surprise - is also available! perfect for reading aloud with your
child
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The Mouse
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Get all the facts about caring for your mouse in "The Mouse: An
Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet," You'll learn about the right
housing for your mouse, how to feed your pet properly and how to
keep it in the best of health. You'll also discover why your mouse
behaves the way it does and how to interact with your tiny pet.
In addition to complete guidance in good mouse care, The Mouse
provides detailed discussions of how to show your pet and how to
get involved in mouse clubs. Because the many varieties of pet mice
are described and depicted, you get a full understanding of how to
choose the mouse that's right for you and your family.
Discusses the basic aspects of caring for mice and rats, including
their varieties, feeding, breeding, ailments, and exhibiting.
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