Adopted rabbit first week checklist
For one newly adopted rabbit during its first week at home. Keep the initial setup simple and avoid introducing many new foods at once.
What to get
Secure exercise pen
1
Non-slip floor mat
1
Large litter box
1
Paper pellet litter
1 bag
Timothy hay
1 large bag
Hay feeder
1
Heavy ceramic water bowl
1
Heavy ceramic food bowl
1
Current pellet food
1 bag
Covered hideout
1
Willow chew ball
2
Cardboard tunnel
1
Secure travel carrier
1
Daily routine notebook
1
Who this list is for
A newly adopted rabbit needs a simple, predictable first week, not a flood of new foods and accessories. This checklist is for one rabbit settling into a secure indoor setup with familiar pellet food, timothy hay, and a few safe places to hide.
How to use this list
Build the exercise pen first and cover the floor with the non-slip floor mat. Set the large litter box, hay feeder, heavy ceramic water bowl, and heavy ceramic food bowl in consistent places. Add current pellet food and a large bag of timothy hay. Then place the covered hideout, cardboard tunnel, and willow chew balls without filling every corner.
Common mistakes
Do not introduce many foods during the first week; use the current pellet food named on this list. Do not rely on a light bowl that can shift, or leave the rabbit without a covered hideout. Keep the secure travel carrier available rather than storing it somewhere hard to reach. For rabbit health or feeding questions, contact a rabbit-savvy veterinarian.
What is on this list
You will need a secure exercise pen, non-slip floor mat, large litter box, and paper pellet litter. The setup also includes timothy hay, a hay feeder, ceramic water and food bowls, current pellet food, a covered hideout, willow chew balls, a cardboard tunnel, a secure travel carrier, and a daily routine notebook. Cross off what you already have.
After the first week
Use the daily routine notebook to note normal feeding, water, litter, and settling routines for the first week. Keep the pen layout steady while the rabbit learns the space. Replace soiled litter, refresh hay and water, and remove worn chew materials. Save larger changes to food or setup for a time when the rabbit is already settled.
FAQ
Who is "Adopted rabbit first week checklist" for?
A newly adopted rabbit needs a simple, predictable first week, not a flood of new foods and accessories. This checklist is for one rabbit settling into a secure indoor setup with familiar pellet food, timothy hay, and a few safe places to hide.
How should I use "Adopted rabbit first week checklist"?
Build the exercise pen first and cover the floor with the non-slip floor mat. Set the large litter box, hay feeder, heavy ceramic water bowl, and heavy ceramic food bowl in consistent places. Add current pellet food and a large bag of timothy hay. Then place the covered hideout, cardboard tunnel, and willow chew balls without filling every corner.
What should I skip or avoid with "Adopted rabbit first week checklist"?
Do not introduce many foods during the first week; use the current pellet food named on this list. Do not rely on a light bowl that can shift, or leave the rabbit without a covered hideout. Keep the secure travel carrier available rather than storing it somewhere hard to reach. For rabbit health or feeding questions, contact a rabbit-savvy veterinarian.
What is on the "Adopted rabbit first week checklist" list?
You will need a secure exercise pen, non-slip floor mat, large litter box, and paper pellet litter. The setup also includes timothy hay, a hay feeder, ceramic water and food bowls, current pellet food, a covered hideout, willow chew balls, a cardboard tunnel, a secure travel carrier, and a daily routine notebook. Cross off what you already have.
What should I know about after the first week?
Use the daily routine notebook to note normal feeding, water, litter, and settling routines for the first week. Keep the pen layout steady while the rabbit learns the space. Replace soiled litter, refresh hay and water, and remove worn chew materials. Save larger changes to food or setup for a time when the rabbit is already settled.
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