Bunny proofing... First most important thing you do is bunny proof any rooms they will be in. My advise for indoor bunnies is to get a home of some kind for while they are young, like a dog crate or indoor cage. For extra space while your in (but not in the room) try a puppy pen, you can also get the netting to go over the top. This is a very good idea as young, fit and less heavy bunnies can actually climb and they jump higher than you would think. All wires will need covering and anything to do with waste and sharp objects should be removed from the room, treat it as though you have a newborn baby. Make sure your floor is disinfected (pet friendly) at least once daily, id advise this be done if you've had visitors, been outdoors, had shoes on in the room or had other pets in the room straight away. INTERESTING FACT- When you walk down the street, especially countryside areas, your walking where other animals go. This will include wild bunnies. Some awful diseases they carry can actually be picked up by your shoes/trousers/sleeves whiles out on a walk. ALWAYS change your clothes and wash your hands after being out on a walk before handling or going in the same room as your bunny.
Litter training... I must be honest with you I myself haven't house trained a bunny before so I can only advise on what my customers have done (including my sister). Most people find that lining the cage with hay or straw makes the bunny think its 1 giant litter box, which as they get bigger an indoor cage can be converted to this. So is it really a problem? However my sister wanted her bun to do his business in a smaller tray, she uses reptile felt to line the cage floor. She can take the used one out and place another in while shes washing it. Most people put a thin layer of cat litter Wood pellet and then rabbit paper litter or straw/hay on top. They put a small amount of feeding hay in the one side of the tray or in a hay holder above the tray. INTERESTING FACT- Bunnies usually eat while they poop so always keep feeding hay by their tray. IMPORTANT FOR LITTER TRAINING- if your not there don't let them out! When litter training you will need to clean up any mishaps straight away so that the scent doesn't remain and attract the bunny back to the spot to do it again next time. I find RSPCA WEE AWAY disinfectant spray to be the best for cleaning and removing the smell for you and pet. This can be bought from cheaper shops like home bargains and B&M. If its a wee get it up if its a poop place it in the tray with your bunny as if to say no Mr/Mrs it goes in here! This is the same principle for litter training outdoor bunnies, however its a lot more tricky, id advise waiting for them to wee in their chosen corner and place the litterbox there.
Beds... You can use indoor cat beds for bunny to sleep on or a blanket, most people avoid hay as bedding with indoor bunny's as it can confuse them when litter training. INTERESTING FACT- Avoid sawdust use with rabbits most are allergic to it and it can get stuck up the nose also the dust can cause eye infections. If outdoors and not fussed about litter training, I would just cover the cage floor in meadow hay as this is bedding and feed. It you want the bunny to use 1 side as a bed and the other as a toilet maybe try straw in the bed side and meadow hay in the other.
Water... always use a water bottle, this is the main reason I would go for something with bars as a sleeping area. Bowls usually get wee in them, cleaning products and airfreshners can also get into the open bowl. Meaning bunny could drink something that makes them poorly and you end up changing the water all the time. With a bottle this cannot happen. I Milton sterilise my bunny bottles monthly, but make sure they are really well swilled out before re using (and feeding bowls for that matter).
Feeding times... you read alot online about feeding veg to your rabbit, as you have probably already read, I would avoid it! A small handful of kale or leaf of spring greens once a week as a treat is more than enough. If they get moist poop stop feeding the veg immediately, their body isn't ready for it yet. I would advise staying well clear of veg until bunny is 3-4 months old. Avoid muesli as it encourages selective feeding causing poorly bunnies. Always get nugget, the nugget is easier for the bunnys sensitive digestive system, it contains the same amount of vitamins and nutrients in each nugget. So your bunny always gets everything it needs for a healthy diet, rather than picking out its favourite bits and missing out whats good for them. Try to use the same nugget as they had before you had them, if thats not possible ask for change over food and wean them onto your food. Its like having a young child that won't eat veg... as a mom what do you do? Its good for their development but they won't touch it... you mush it into other foods like mash that they like and poor gravy over it to disguise it or do smoothies. Same principle as bunny nuggets! Always give bunnys feeding hay, the feeding hay should be the majority of their feed, give them the same amount as the size of them. My bunnies are bedded on meadow hay and straw mixed, they are given a handful of kale or a leaf of spring greens on a Sunday (altered depending on size and age) and 1 level eggcup of nugget per kg of their body per day. If they are less than 1kg half an eggcup! Bunnies can eat fresh grass once 3-4 months old but let them graze it naturally or pluck it and give it to them. Don't let them eat too much of it and NEVER feed them grass cutting it causes bloat and can kill your bunny!
Vaccinations... I personally avoid the vets with bunnies until they are between 3 and 4 months old depending on their size. My reasoning is that bunny immune systems are low while young (again the same as a newborn). What goes to the vet? Sick unhealthy animals! Personally I would book them in for their jabs about 14 weeks old for bigger bunnies, 16 weeks for medium bunnies and 18 weeks for smaller bunnies. Leave it for at least 3 weeks after their jabs are complete before placing your bunny on the garden floor.
Outdoor play... If you have a bunny outdoors, feel free to place them on grass to eat a bit of grass (after they have jabs and are 3-4 months old). However don't let them eat too much and don't forget bunnies are designed to burrow... the amount of people that leave bunnies in a run on the grass and end up loosing them is very high. They dig their way out of the run or into a burrow underground. Best bet... place the run on hard flooring like slabs or concrete. This helps keep their claws down as well as keep them safe, you can clean and disinfect the floor after use. You can also pick a bit of grass with your hand and place a hand full in the run with them, this way you can also monitor how much of it they eat! 3 birds, 1 stone if you ask me.
Toys... Bunnies love to throw things around, mine love a toilet roll middle and a plastic ball with holes in. When selecting a plastic ball, the ones with bells inside encourage play which is great, however, take care when selecting the right ball. The ones in petsathome are great, the bell is inside a smaller thick plastic ball which is then inside the larger thick plastic ball. Some cheaper versions have the bell exposed on the inside of the ball, the bunny can bite the thinner plastic and if the bell is loose inside this can result in bunny choaking on the bell. Stick to thick plastic toys and double layered if they contain a bell.
Wooden toys are great however, I do find they can encourage bunny to chew wooden furniture or hutches. TIP- Keep some wire meshing, spare pieces of wood, nails/screws and a staple gun to hand if you have a wooden hutch or shed your bunny is living in. This way at least if your bun chews a hole you can cover the area with a wire meshing from the inside to block them from chewing the available edges and screw or nail a piece or wood on from the outside to block the hole. Hopefully this won't happen but better to be safe than sorry, bunnies will always surprise you!
Hope all this information helps, if I have missed anything or there's anything you want to ask about this topic place it in the comments below. Thanks for reading đ° đ