The New Rabbit Handbook: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, and Behavior (New Pet Handbook) [Paperback]

Lucia E. Parent (Author), Matthew M. Vriends (Author), Michele Earle-Bridges (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 133 pages
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc (December 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812042026
• ISBN-13: 978-0812042023
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,875,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If You Own A Rabbit, You Must Have This Book, May 15, 2000

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S. Antico (Southern California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Rabbit Handbook: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, and Behavior (New Pet Handbook) (Paperback)

This book should be mandatory for rabbit owners. I found the information to be extremely useful, from what food to feed them to what symptoms indicate what illnesses. You'll learn why rabbits behave the way they do and how to keep your rabbit safe and happy.

Some of the chapters weren't relevant to me because I was not raising a show rabbit. I wasn't interested in the information about breeding, breeds, etc. but it was interesting nonetheless.

The first time my rabbit was ill, I panicked and that's what prompted me to buy the book. Fortunately, he had just eaten too much grass and was fine by the next day. I referred to this book countless times in my rabbit's 9 years.

If you own a rabbit, buy the book. It's interesting reading and will put your mind at easy when your rabbit isn't feeling well. You can teach your kids how to properly care for their bunnies which will add to your enjoyment and will help you ensure your bunny is with you for many years.

One word of advice: hide the book from your rabbit. Rabbits love to chew on just about everything!

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This isn't the best book for rabbit breeders in the U.S., September 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The New Rabbit Handbook: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, and Behavior (New Pet Handbook) (Paperback)

I have this book, and although the author does a fair job in describing the care of a rabbit, she simply has things left out that should be included.

The listings of breeds (and show terminology) are from the UK, and would confuse readers in the US. Same for the listing of plants (which I think she went overboard on this area.)

There IS a decent section on genetics, however it isn't as accurate or current as I would prefer.

Read it at the library, but don't waste your money on it if you want serious information.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thinking about buying a rabbit? This book's for you!, October 4, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The New Rabbit Handbook: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, and Behavior (New Pet Handbook) (Paperback)

If you're thinking about buying a rabbit, this is a good choice for an all-around reference book. Covering topics about housing, feeding, rabbit health, breeding, and different breeds. A must for first-time rabit owners.