Redbeck Rabbit Boarding

11/12/2025

If you’re hunting for something decent for the kids or the grandkids, Hazel’s new Redbeck Rabbit colouring book hits the mark. Proper rabbits with proper shapes. twentyfive pages of ears, paws and attitude for small hands to bring to life.
No screens. No noise. Just a hare in a doorway and a world they can colour any way they like. Ideal for stockings. Ideal for that quiet half hour when you need them settled and smiling.
Pick one up while Hazel’s still behaving. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Redbeck-Rabbit-Colouring-Book-Production/dp/B0G4JHH9C2/

10/12/2025

***Update on the RHD2 Vaccine***

There have been reports over the last year or so of a new highly virulent strain of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease 2 (RHD2) in Europe. A new vaccine was released about a year ago which helps give cover against classical and new variant RHD2 strains. Stocks have been very limited in the UK, but we now have a more reliable supply of single dose vaccines.

It is really important that rabbits still recieve the standard Myxo-RHD plus vaccine with protects against myxomatosis, RHD strain 1 and RHD strain 2.

Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like to book in for this additional vaccine.

09/12/2025

VHD2 is a significant issue for rabbits. While a new vaccine (Yurvac) is now available, it's not yet accessible everywhere.
We insist that every rabbit has the Nobivac Myxo-RHD PLUS vaccine. We have not made Yurvac mandatory, primarily due to availability constraints.

That said, we strongly encourage all rabbit owners to request Yurvac from their vets and, where available, ensure your rabbits are covered.

04/12/2025

18/07/2025

Hi all
I would like to mention that the new Yurvac vaccine is slowly becoming more accessible, again it's advisable to have this done if you can but still not yet mandatory. The Yurvac vaccine is not to replace the current RHD plus vaccine but instead is an additional vaccine to protect against the new RVHD2 strain. To date I've not read or seen any evidence of the new strain in the UK, there are currently no tests for it to differentiate between the older strains and new. No work has been done to look for it but it has been detected in Hungary, France, Italy and the Netherlands.
I will let you know when the Yurvac vaccine becomes mandatory but those booking for next year will need to take this into consideration.
Thank you

06/07/2025

Booking Policy Update – Effective 1st July 2025

All new bookings made from 1st July 2025 onwards will now require a £20 non-refundable admin fee/deposit per accommodation, along with valid vaccination records for rabbits.

Important Notes:

Your booking will not be confirmed until both the deposit and vaccination records have been received.

The deposit is retained if you cancel and is not transferable to other dates or bookings.

This policy does not affect existing confirmed bookings made before 1st July 2025.

Normally, we’re understanding when unexpected situations cause cancellations — life happens. But this year alone, we’ve had over 20 major bookings cancelled during the summer period. That means we’ve had to turn away other clients, then spend hours recontacting them when space suddenly becomes available again. It’s unfair on everyone.

This updated policy helps protect availability for genuine clients and ensures we can continue offering a reliable, professional service without disruption.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

02/07/2025

https://redbeck-rabbit-boarding.co.uk/rabbits-regulate-body-temperature/

Rabbits regulate body temperature through their ears, not sweat. Learn how they stay cool, why heatstroke happens fast, and how to keep them safe.

02/07/2025

Oh dear. Again.

Yes, that’s my arm.

And yes, it stings but a few scratches are a small price to pay when you’ve just pulled a rabbit back from the brink.
This was a choking incident. It happened fast. As it usually does. One mouthful too big, one pellet down the wrong way. The rabbit panicked eyes wide, pawing at its face, mucus building. No time for gloves. No time for prep. You act, or you lose them.

That’s why we never walk away at feeding time. That’s why we learn the signs. And that’s why I’ll gladly take a few scratches over standing there helpless.

If you don’t know what to do when a rabbit chokes learn now. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

Here’s the full guide, with step-by-step instructions and drawings to show exactly what to do when seconds count:
👉https://redbeck-rabbit-boarding.co.uk/choking-rabbit/

Because you won’t get a second chance.
And sometimes, your bare hands are the only thing standing between life and loss.

20/06/2025

At Redbeck, we often hear: “Why are they so expensive? It’s only a rabbit.”
We couldn’t disagree more.

Even a mild heatwave can be brutal and the animals that suffer most are those with the finest, thickest coats. Rabbits aren’t just pets. They’re prey animals: fragile, easily stressed, and unlike their wild cousins, they can’t dig into the earth to escape the heat.

That’s why we’ve invested over £2,400 in portable air conditioning units, and run them daily during hot spells, costing us around £120 a week in electricity alone. On top of that, we use more than 40 fans, ice pods, and sun screens across the facility to keep every rabbit cool, calm, and safe.

It’s not a luxury. It’s a responsibility. And when it gets too warm? We sit with the rabbits.

We don’t cut corners. We design everything around their needs, not our convenience.

And yes, we may cost more than a hutch in the back garden.
Because every rabbit matters. Especially yours.

19/06/2025

🐾 Home Comfort, Redbeck Care 🏡

Going away but don’t want to uproot your pets?

With Redbeck’s Home Pet Sitting, we bring our trusted care into your pet’s own space, so they stay happy, calm, and right where they belong.

✔️ Daily visits from experienced carers
✔️ Feeding, cleaning, medication, and cuddles
✔️ Ideal for rabbits, guinea pigs & other small pets
✔️ Updates and photos sent to your phone
✔️ Fully qualified, insured, and DBS-checked
✔️ Covering Bradford, Leeds, Halifax & Huddersfield

We treat your pets like our own and your home with the respect it deserves.

🔗 https://redbeck-rabbit-boarding.co.uk/small-animal-home-visits/Limited slots available—school holidays fill fast!