Saturday, January 16, 2010

What breed of rabbit is best and how do you care for them properly?

I have recently had a birthday and am thinking of getting a rabbit with the money I got. I live in a house with four brothers, the youngest being 3 and a half. We also have a really big garden :)


Which rabbit breed is generally the friendliest, and most suited to our house, and could you please give me some advice on how to care for them properly?What breed of rabbit is best and how do you care for them properly?
Hey!





I dont wont to sound all 'boss like' but how old are you? And your brother (3 year old) he wouldnt throw the rabbit around? Sorry for asking these questions but, i have known many people who get a rabbit and just basically 'play' with it in a horrible way and it hurts when you see the damage.





Well, i had a dwarf rabbit (lop-earred dwarf) she was VERY friendly. But every rabbit is friendly! If you get a rabbit (preferably from a shelter) which is young and you gently stroke everyday/handle everyday gently, your rabbit will grow up 'gentle' HAHH!! :) Im not joking though! The angora rabbit (you probably heard of the wool angora) is a rabbit with LOADS of hair, but its hard to comb (you have to so that it wont get matted ect) and the angora is meant to be harder to look after in that aspect. There is a dutch rabbit, many rabbits to choose from!





Now the looking after of a rabbit...





A regular hutch can be bought in a pet shop, but the best for a big garden like yours is a 'double decker' hutch.


It has a top bit where the rabbit can sleep, eat and drink, the there are stairs where in the day he/she can run around in and eat grass! I love it but it if the rabbit likes to dig, you should put some chicken wire under the ground, but i mean really UNDER the ground (so that the rabbit doesnt have trouble eating grass). I know it sounds like hard work but it you would rather go for a safe and easier (but more expensive cage) here is a website: http://www.omlet.co.uk/products_services鈥?/a>


It is a safe house and easy to clean, etc!! but it isnt the 'ordinairy' wooden hutch, but the choice is yours!





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Thank you :) and thank you for getting a rabbit (soon)What breed of rabbit is best and how do you care for them properly?
Firstly I suggest you buy a doe (female) rabbit as they are more friendly. Ideally they should be kept in pairs as they can get lonely (just a suggestion). I have 2 female Dutch rabbits (sisters). They are really gentle rabbits. They like to lick so in a way they are a bit like dogs however they don't need as much care. Normally they will get very excited when they see you and can go hyper if you let them run around the garden.





If you do get a doe it is advisable to get her neutered as this reduces the chances of womb cancer which is quite common.





You must clean your rabbit's hutch regularly. The best bedding is wood shavings as it is absorbent. When they lick themselves sometimes they get a build up of hair which gives them a hairball in their stomachs. Therefore it is important you brush them regularly.


Their main diet should be: hay; a supplement of rabbit nuggets and fresh vegetables. Avoid rabbit mix as they tend to pick out just the green flakes. This can lead to bad diahorrea.





I hope I helped x Good luck x
You should really go out and buy a really good rabbit guide.


You certainly cannot get all the information you require through a single answer.





To set up Rabbits can cost around 拢100. That includes, hutch, bedding, food, hay, water bottle, feeding dish, Rabbit and exercise run.





A 3 year old would need constant adult supervision with a rabbit. It after all is not a child's toy but your little brother would probably not see it that way and would grab and possibly hurt the rabbit unsupervised. I am a mother myself and see this with 3 year old children quite often.





The best breed to get would be a Dwarf lop(mini lop in America).


It is a breed that is easy to handle although with any rabbit at maturity they need neutering or spaying to prevent unwanted things such as biting, ankle nipping, spraying, Territorial aggression and cancer.


I find males are more laid back and are even better when neutered.


You must be prepared to spend a lot of time with your rabbit as they are sociable animals.


You must also be prepared for veterinary trips.


The most common complaint with rabbits is dental problems and is a lifetime commitment
oh i have a mini lop rabbit they stay small so even when they are a fully grown adult, their size wouldn't change much; i'd say all rabbits are friendly once you get to know them.





But i think a house rabbit would suit you the best as you have a young brother. House rabbits are quite big, their size is the same as a puppy, however, they are really friendly as can manage lilltle kids more easily. They can play in the garden in daytime but house rabbits cannot live outside they must live in ur house indoors.





Taking care of a bunny is not difficult, you just have to clean their litter when it gets soiled and wett. But other than that, you just have to give them lots of love and freedom to play around.





=) hope this helped.
all I can say is don't get a long haired rabbit, because it's harder to take care of, because they get mats a lot... or at least they can if they don't like to be brushed, and you would have to brush them everyday to keep them nice.
a dutch rabbit
oh that's a good thing to get
Rabbits are not good animals to have around young children. They are very, very easy to kill if held wrong or stressed enough. If you do decide to get one, your younger siblings cannot be allowed to hold them, as well as you're going to have to make sure they do not get around them when you or your parents aren't there to supervise.





Rabbits are also quite expensive. They must be spayed/neutered to avoid aggressive and territorial actions like biting, spraying, kicking, leaving droppings everywhere, and ripping anything they can get their mouths on apart. They need yearly vet check ups, and may even need vaccinations depending on where you live. Hay can cost 5-10$ per bag, which older rabbits can go through in a matter of days. They need fresh vegetables daily.





Pretty much any kind of rabbit can be extremely friendly. Most lops have a reputation for being more friendly, but I have two dwarf mixes that I have never had a problem with. Baby rabbits are very hard to determine what kind of personality they'll have, they tend to be very accepting and cuddly, but as soon as they grow older that can change quickly. Your best bet is to look at local shelters for fully grown rabbits, as not only will you know exactly what you're getting, but the rabbit will typically be spayed/neutered before you bring it home. Pet stores tend to sell 'dwarf' rabbits, or 'holland lops' which can literally be any size when they're fully grown.
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