Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience! Estimated Read Time: 12 MinutesOishi Bunnies Herbal AtlasAstragalus RootAstragalus membranaceus & A. membranaceus var. mongholicusPee-Casso inspected a dried astragalus slice and declared it “a tongue depressor with ambitions.”Bunnini checked the jar. “Before we…
Herbal Atlas: Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience! Estimated Read Time: 10 MinsOishi Bunnies Herbal AtlasFlaxseed | LinseedLinum usitatissimum L.Bunnini has flaxseed filed neatly under “genuinely interesting seed.” Pee-Casso has it filed under “snack,” and has already cracked one open with…
Herbal Atlas: Plantain (Plantago major & Plantago lanceolata)
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience!Estimated Read Time: 10 MinsOishi Bunnies Herbal AtlasBroadleaf Plantain | Ribwort PlantainPlantago major & Plantago lanceolataFirst things first: this is plantain the roadside leaf, not the starchy cooking banana. It's the low, ribbed rosette…
Herbal Atlas: Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience! Estimated Read Time: 10 Mins Oishi Bunnies Herbal Atlas Milk Thistle Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. Welcome to the Oishi Bunnies Herbal Atlas. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is one of the better-supported herbs in…
Herbal Atlas: Hibiscus Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.)
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience!Estimated Read Time: 10 MinsOishi Bunnies Herbal AtlasHibiscusHibiscus sabdariffa L. (Roselle)Welcome to the Oishi Bunnies Herbal Atlas. Here, we explore roselle hibiscus for rabbits as food, forage and sensory enrichment—bringing together its long culinary…
Herbal Atlas: Spearmint & Peppermint (Mentha spicata L. & Mentha × piperita L.)
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience!Estimated Read Time: 7 MinsOishi Bunnies Herbal AtlasMintSpearmint and Peppermint & the Science Behind MenthaWelcome to the Oishi Bunnies Herbal Atlas, our evidence-led Rabbit Herb Guide exploring the plants commonly offered as forage, enrichment, and…
Herbal Atlas: Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea pallida)
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience! Estimated Read Time: 7 MinsOishi Bunnies Herbal AtlasEchinaceaEchinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia & Echinacea pallidaWelcome to the Oishi Bunnies Herbal Atlas. Here, we explore Echinacea as forage, traditional herbal remedy and a fascinating source…
Herbal Atlas: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience!Estimated Read Time: 10 MinsOishi Bunnies Herbal AtlasDandelionTaraxacum officinale (Common Dandelion)Welcome to the Oishi Bunnies Herbal Atlas. Here, we explore dandelion for rabbits as food, forage and sensory enrichment—bringing together its long culinary and…
MULTI-RABBIT HOUSEHOLDS
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a mobile phone? Switch to desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the ultimate reading experience! Estimated Read Time: 10 MinsMulti-rabbit bonding can feel like a complex puzzle, but with the right preparation and step-by-step approach, creating a peaceful bunny community is completely achievable. Whether you are…
Rabbit Speed Dating: How Rescues Find the Perfect Match
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience! Estimated Read Time: 4 Mins Rescue Matchmaking Rabbit Speed Dating How Rescues Find the Perfect Match Finding a lifelong companion for your rabbit isn't about matching coat colours or choosing the cutest bunny—it's…
The Hydration Equation – Anatomy Aware Ergonomics
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a mobile device? Switch your browser to Desktop Mode or rotate to Landscape Layout for the ultimate masterclass reading layout. ⏱️Estimated Reading Time: 9-10 mins The Modern Art of Rabbit CareTHE HYDRATION EQUATIONRabbit Water Bowl vs Bottle: What the Research Actually SaysComfortable drinking, reliable access, and knowing…
The Ethical Dilemma: Save the Rabbit or Walk Away?
Section 2.4The Ethical Dilemma:Save the Rabbit or Walk Away?Few situations present a more difficult ethical dilemma for rabbit lovers than seeing a rabbit being kept in poor conditions.Perhaps the enclosure is overcrowded. Perhaps there is little or no hay. Perhaps the rabbit appears thin, dirty, or unwell. The immediate instinct for…
Beyond the Label: The Truth About Rescue Rabbits
Myth vs. RealityBeyond the Label: The Truth About Rescue RabbitsWhen people look to expand their lagomorph family, the truth about rescue rabbits is often obscured by old-school misconceptions. people think about adopting a rescue rabbit, certain stereotypes almost always crawl out of the woodwork."Rescue rabbits must have behavioral problems.""They were…
Responsible Sourcing: Demystifying Pet Shops and Rabbit Breeders and What to Ask Before You Buy
The Modern art of rabbit care The Complete Guide to Responsibe Sourcing Essential Questions to Ask Before Buying a Rabbit Before You Bring a Rabbit Home Welcoming a new bunny into your life is a beautiful milestone, but it starts with a foundation of responsible rabbit ownership. Before making…
Wild Rabbits vs. Domestic Rabbits: What’s the Difference?
Wild Rabbits vs. Domestic Rabbits: What's the Difference? One of the most common misconceptions about rabbits is the belief that domestic rabbits are simply wild rabbits that have been tamed. While domestic rabbits may look similar to their wild cousins, they are actually very different animals.Just as dogs are not wolves…
The Science of the Strands: Why Do Rabbits Shed (Molt)?
Chapter 8.4The Science of the Strands: Why Do Rabbits Shed (Molt)?One of the most common questions rabbit owners ask is: "Why is my rabbit suddenly losing so much fur?"Finding tufts of fur drifting around the home like tumbleweeds, discovering distinct "moult lines" across the body, or seeing your rabbit look…
The Free Roaming Rabbit & Rabbit Proofing Your Home
Pro-Tip: Viewing on a phone? Select desktop mode or rotate to landscape for the best reading experience! Estimated Read Time: 3 Mins The Free Roaming Rabbit Free-roaming rabbits refers to allowing pet rabbits to move around and explore their environment outside of a cage or hutch, typically in a designated,…