Pet rabbit - house bunny questions?
March 20th, 2009 | by admin |
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I’m thinking about getting a house bunny. I’ve never had one and I’m just looking for any/all advice and info anyone has. The good and the bad! I purchased a book, but it really doesn’t tell you ‘the bad.’ Just basic care, diet, housing, health, behavior etc. There’s one being fostered by a local humane society volunteer and he sounds very good. Great litter box habits, no random droppings, has the run of the house when people are home. We have an older cat (much older - 19) who I think will be uninterested for the most part so that is not a concern. Our dog just passed, and we can’t get another due to work schedules - so there won’t be a dog anywhere in the future. I would like some general input from people who have (or have had) a rabbit. Plus here’s some specific questions about how much does it cost to get a male bunny fixed? Does he really need to be fixed if he’s not showing any territorial behavior and I don’t plan on getting another bunny? Are bunnies interactive pets? Would you say they’re more dog like, cat like or somewhere in between - or does it just depend on the individual? Overall, would you recommend a rabbit as a pet? Could you get to a point where a bunny could have the run of the house all of the time?
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I’m thinking about getting a house bunny. I’ve never had one and I’m just looking for any/all advice and info anyone has. The good and the bad! I purchased a book, but it really doesn’t tell you ‘the bad.’ Just basic care, diet, housing, health, behavior etc. There’s one being fostered by a local humane society volunteer and he sounds very good. Great litter box habits, no random droppings, has the run of the house when people are home. We have an older cat (much older - 19) who I think will be uninterested for the most part so that is not a concern. Our dog just passed, and we can’t get another due to work schedules - so there won’t be a dog anywhere in the future. I would like some general input from people who have (or have had) a rabbit. Plus here’s some specific questions about how much does it cost to get a male bunny fixed? Does he really need to be fixed if he’s not showing any territorial behavior and I don’t plan on getting another bunny? Are bunnies interactive pets? Would you say they’re more dog like, cat like or somewhere in between - or does it just depend on the individual? Overall, would you recommend a rabbit as a pet? Could you get to a point where a bunny could have the run of the house all of the time?
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3 Responses to “Pet rabbit - house bunny questions?”
By Marie1022 on Mar 20, 2009 | Reply
Rabbits well pet rabbits…..
First The Bad
…. Males are Fussyer than Femals
…. Males tend to *** out of the cage if not fixed
…. Have to be cleaned about 2-3 times a week depends on bunny
…. Can Get sick alot from chemical stuff
….. There may be more bad but never experienced it
….. Chew when let to run
The Good
….. Love to cuddle
…. Love to run
…. Get along good with other animals
…. Can be litter box trained
….. Depends on health but can live very long
….. Are Intertained Easy
….. Most are very calm
…. Dont Bite
If you want more information you can email me
My bunnies are all inside rabbits
they are all posted on my website
By Lime Socks 12 on Mar 23, 2009 | Reply
If you get a bunny, start him.her in a cage with a new litter box. If they don’t go in it at first, move it to the place they do go. That’s only the first step, which could take weeks!
If you let the bunny run around the house while your gone- that can’t be safe. Bunnies are super-duper tricky and when running about a house extra work! They could squeeze into corners, or chew electrical cords! They could jump off a banister or squeeze under the door! Not a good idea. Maybe when you are home, but not when you aren’t.
Also, for me neutering cost $200. You’d think spaying would cost more since you have to be ‘inside’, but nope. Brace yourself for the price!
By carlos on Apr 6, 2009 | Reply
i just want to now if my rabbits arebad for my health having them inside my house