1. Rabbits don't like be enclosed in cages for long periods of time and need lots of room to run, jump, stretch, and play.
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2. Rabbits don't do well with noisy, boisterous children and do not like to be carried.
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3. Rabbits need to constantly chew to keep their teeth, which never stop growing, worn down.
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4. Although some rabbits can be littered-trained, not all can, and even those that are still have accidents and leave little bunny pellets on the floor.
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5. Although wild rabbits are best left alone outside, domesticated rabbits are best kept indoors, where they won't get sick from fleas, extreme temperatures, wild animal attacks, and diseases.
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6. Rabbits are a long-term commitment, living upwards of 10 years, and during those years they need lots of attention: grooming, playing, even a companion!
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7. Rabbits have a lot of special needs and aren't right for every child.
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Please visit The House Rabbit Society for more information on rabbits, how best to care for them, and where to find wonderful rabbits in need of forever homes.
Exactly. Lots of things to consider before bringing a bunny home.
ReplyDeleteAll this info is so true. I've learned from personal experience that house-proud folks wouldn't appreciate nibble marks on door posts and carpets. In fact, ingesting carpet fibers can clog a rabbit's digestive tract and lead to death.
ReplyDeleteMorover, rabbits don't play like dogs or cats. They're prey animals who don't like being picked up or teased.
Bunnies love shredding paper and cardboard. A box with holes cut at each end, as well as having no staples or tape on them, will make a great bunny toy. If you don't like a messy house, don't get a house rabbit.
I also wrote a book back in 2006 called When a Man Loves a Rabbit. It contains many good tips on house rabbits as well as what not to do. After reading my mishaps and mistakes, you'll have a better idea of what living with a bunny is like.