Everytime I let my rabbit out of his cage to run around he BOLTS for the bathroom and lays behind the toilet, right under the tank. He never used to do it before; it's a new thing.Why does my rabbit hide under the toilet?
Rabbits are always looking for new hiding places; my bunny does the same thing when we're in the bathroom. It allows him to observe all the action from a quiet, semi-sheltered place. It probably feels similiar to a tunnel in a burrow.Why does my rabbit hide under the toilet?
I don't know where you are from. But I think your rabbit might sense that some natural disaster is going to happen. This usually happen to animals. Be carefull.
HMMMMM, why don't you just ask the rabbit...lol
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Why does my rabbit make a grunting noise?
I have read that rabbits will grunt when angry or frightened, but my rabbit doesn't do this. Instead, he will grunt when nobody is petting him, or he's not getting any attention. He'll lay on the ground and grunt, but as soon as someone comes over to pet him, he stops, like he was doing it just to get our attention. Has anyone ever heard of a rabbit doing this?Why does my rabbit make a grunting noise?
Yes, rabbits make a very soft grunting noise to show affection - you're lucky, you're his favourite human ;-) - it sounds as if your little boy is communicating with you. Have a browse of this fantastic site to learn more about interpreting bunny behaviour -
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittal鈥?/a>
Enjoy!Why does my rabbit make a grunting noise?
My rabbit does it when she cleans herself......strange?!?
I've got two rabbits and they'll grunt when they're pissed at something. Your rabbit may just be upset that he's not getting the attention he wants. So yeah, I think he's just doing it for attention. Also, rabbits don't like loud noises or sudden movements - it scares them. Is your rabbit kept in a 'quiet' area? If he is in a heavy traffic area like a rec room or in a yard that has alot of kids running and screaming, or if there's a loud barking dog close by, it may be that the activity/noise levels are too much for your bunny, try moving him to a quieter area.
Needs more fiber in his diet so things flow more smoothly.
This seems kinda normal. Perhaps you should consider getting him a spayed girlfriend so he doesn't feel so lonely.
Usually when it's in pain. Get it checked out
O.k, first of all, I use to own about 5 rabbits (for real-no kidding), and I am now officially a rabbit queen, because I love and care for them. I know why your rabbit is making a grunting noise, it is because rabbits get lonely, and don't know what to do, you should try to get down on the floor and brush him with a small comb or something similar. Also, if you really are being bugged by this behavior, it could be because your rabbit has nothing to look at, put some pillows, and or obstacles on the ground around your rabbit, so he/she has something to do. Your rabbit will love you for this!:) If you have any more ?'s about rabbits, please let
Alyssa W. know ASAP!
Oh, heck yes. Rabbits grunt. They also can scream when in pain. Grunting is just the normal ';chit-chat';.
Rabbits also may develop an affection toward a pillow, stuffed animal, or other household pet. My rabbit has started trying to hump my 50 pound dog (who is not happy about it). I'm thinking I may have to get out the video camera and send it to AFV. (Or maybe they'd find it to risque?)
My bunny did this until he was neutered. I think they get excited.baby sunscreen
Yes, rabbits make a very soft grunting noise to show affection - you're lucky, you're his favourite human ;-) - it sounds as if your little boy is communicating with you. Have a browse of this fantastic site to learn more about interpreting bunny behaviour -
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittal鈥?/a>
Enjoy!Why does my rabbit make a grunting noise?
My rabbit does it when she cleans herself......strange?!?
I've got two rabbits and they'll grunt when they're pissed at something. Your rabbit may just be upset that he's not getting the attention he wants. So yeah, I think he's just doing it for attention. Also, rabbits don't like loud noises or sudden movements - it scares them. Is your rabbit kept in a 'quiet' area? If he is in a heavy traffic area like a rec room or in a yard that has alot of kids running and screaming, or if there's a loud barking dog close by, it may be that the activity/noise levels are too much for your bunny, try moving him to a quieter area.
Needs more fiber in his diet so things flow more smoothly.
This seems kinda normal. Perhaps you should consider getting him a spayed girlfriend so he doesn't feel so lonely.
Usually when it's in pain. Get it checked out
O.k, first of all, I use to own about 5 rabbits (for real-no kidding), and I am now officially a rabbit queen, because I love and care for them. I know why your rabbit is making a grunting noise, it is because rabbits get lonely, and don't know what to do, you should try to get down on the floor and brush him with a small comb or something similar. Also, if you really are being bugged by this behavior, it could be because your rabbit has nothing to look at, put some pillows, and or obstacles on the ground around your rabbit, so he/she has something to do. Your rabbit will love you for this!:) If you have any more ?'s about rabbits, please let
Alyssa W. know ASAP!
Oh, heck yes. Rabbits grunt. They also can scream when in pain. Grunting is just the normal ';chit-chat';.
Rabbits also may develop an affection toward a pillow, stuffed animal, or other household pet. My rabbit has started trying to hump my 50 pound dog (who is not happy about it). I'm thinking I may have to get out the video camera and send it to AFV. (Or maybe they'd find it to risque?)
My bunny did this until he was neutered. I think they get excited.
What are the sings of labor in a californian rabbit?
My rabbit today has 31 days of pregnancy and hasn't delivered. What signs am I looking for when she goes into labor? Please help!What are the sings of labor in a californian rabbit?
Meat breeds -such as californians- usually carry kits for 33-34 days. Don't expect anything yet. If you see nothing by the 37th day, she didn't take and you'll need to rebreed her.
When she does go into labour, it is unlikely that you'll know. Rabbits are usually only in heavy labour (the most obvious stage) for about 15 minutes, though a doe can endure it for 24 hours and be alright. Chances are, she'll just pop them out when you're not looking.
Signs of labour are contractions, and, for about 30% of does, pulling fur. If she hasn't already done so, she may be one of those does that pulls at the last minute- a sign that kits are imminent.
Check the nest box every hour or two (especially in the early morning/late evening) in case she doesn't kindle in the nest. If you find the kits quickly enough, you may be able to put them in the nest and save them before they get to cold. Once they are born, the mother WILL NOT move them. Rabbits are not like dogs and cats, they don't pick there kits up and put them where they should be. If they are on the floor, YOU have save them.What are the sings of labor in a californian rabbit?
Most times rabbits will not birth infront of people, They usually do it more at night and will start pulling fur making a nest in the nesting box and have them when there ready. She still has a good 3 days yet if she dosent' have them tonight.
Meat breeds -such as californians- usually carry kits for 33-34 days. Don't expect anything yet. If you see nothing by the 37th day, she didn't take and you'll need to rebreed her.
When she does go into labour, it is unlikely that you'll know. Rabbits are usually only in heavy labour (the most obvious stage) for about 15 minutes, though a doe can endure it for 24 hours and be alright. Chances are, she'll just pop them out when you're not looking.
Signs of labour are contractions, and, for about 30% of does, pulling fur. If she hasn't already done so, she may be one of those does that pulls at the last minute- a sign that kits are imminent.
Check the nest box every hour or two (especially in the early morning/late evening) in case she doesn't kindle in the nest. If you find the kits quickly enough, you may be able to put them in the nest and save them before they get to cold. Once they are born, the mother WILL NOT move them. Rabbits are not like dogs and cats, they don't pick there kits up and put them where they should be. If they are on the floor, YOU have save them.What are the sings of labor in a californian rabbit?
Most times rabbits will not birth infront of people, They usually do it more at night and will start pulling fur making a nest in the nesting box and have them when there ready. She still has a good 3 days yet if she dosent' have them tonight.
How can i know if the mother of the rabbit is feeding her babies?
My aunt has a rabbit her rabbit always had a baby but it always die. I don't know why the mother of the baby rabbits does not feeding them?Even they are in the cage.How can i know if the mother of the rabbit is feeding her babies?
If she is not feeding them, feed the baby/babies yourselves with kitten replacement milk that you can buy from any pet store.
Why is she breeding them if she is going to let them die?
If she doesn't have the time to look after complications of the babies, she shouldn't especially if she knows the mother hasn't had successful pregnancies earlier.
EDIT: Sorry for being rude, I just read a story from the RSPCA about a family that let their dog have puppies then didn't feed the pupies, so they all died.
I'll give you some helpfull information:
Rabbit mothers nurse their babies for approximately 5 minutes a day. They will be in the nest or nest box early in the morning and then again in the evening. The milk is very rich and the babies ';fill up'; to capacity within minutes. Mother rabbits do not ';sit'; on the babies to keep them warm as do some mammals and birds. They build a nest with fur and grasses which helps to keep the babies warm in between feedings. Do not force a mother rabbit to sit in the nest box. You can pick up the babies and see if they are feeding by checking the size of their stomachs (should not be sunken in), the pinkness of their skin and activity level (they should not be blue in color or sluggish in movement) and the amount of time that you hear them crying (baby bunnies should be quiet most of the day....if they are crying constantly then they are not getting fed).
Check their tummies to see if they are round and the babies are warm in the morning--this means she is caring for them. In the rare situation that you have an orphaned domestic bunny, such as when a domestic rabbit mom is sick or refuses to care for her young, you will need to feed the babies. Overfeeding is a leading cause of death in these youngsters which results in fatal intestinal disease.
Use Meyenberg Regular Goat milk (found at Safeway in the milk section or Whole Foods) or KMR KITTEN powder formula + follow directions on the can. (KMR better for domestics). It may be easiest to start with a 3 cc/ml syringe or an eyedropper. Some use pet nurser nipples on the end of a luer lock syringe, or a teat cannula on the end of a syringe. Feed only with the bunny sitting UPRIGHT, and point syringe down towards bottom or side of mouth, so if too much comes out, the baby does not aspirate! For those who are slow to learn nursing, SC fluids may be necessary to prevent electrolyte imbalance or dehydration (check with a vet on this only!!). Domestic buns with closed eyes should be fed 2 x a day, and the number of feedings gradually decreased until they are weaned. If their eyes are still closed, you need to stimulate their bottoms with a warm moist towel after feedings to help them to pee. (Domestics are weaned about 6 weeks; wild bunnies are weaned about 3-4 weeks for cottontails and 9 weeks for jacks). Bloat is commonly associated with too frequent feedings and too much at one time.
Provide a soft nest area in a box with clean towels, and cover the babies so it is dark until their eyes are open. Do NOT provide extra heat if the room temperature is at least 65 to 70 degrees F because excessive heat can be fatal. If the room is cooler, then you may place a heating pad on a low setting under no more than HALF of the nest so the bunny can move to a cooler area if it gets too warm. If this is a wild rabbit, handle it ONLY when during feedings as excessive handling can be extremely stressful and potentially fatal. Wild rabbits usually don't need heat if furred and healthy.
You can use Regular Goat Milk found in the carton at your local grocery store.You can also use KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer) available at most pet stores for the handfeeding formula. Avoid ANY regular milk, puppy formulas, etc.
How much formula should I feed?
The following is a guideline for the daily amount to feed a TRULY orphaned bunny (mother was killed, etc.) Remember with wild bunnies, the mom only comes back at night to call and feed him; please put him back for her if just found and healthy. With domestics, the mom only feeds once or twice a day for only 5 minutes. Leave babies with the mom. For wild true orphans, see contacts for wildlife rehabbers under wild orphans.
Feeding of True Orphans Age + Amount (This WILL vary depending on type of rabbit. It is impossible over the Internet to see your particular rabbit, so this is only approximate.) Use Goat Milk or KMR, regular not low fat. Add a pinch of acidophilus (aka Probiotic) to the formula to promote healthy gut flora. Formulas vary depending on region. Avoid Esbilac. FEED TWICE A DAY ONLY.
Newborn to One Week: 2 - 2+1/2 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings per day).
1-2 weeks: 5-7 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings per day). (depending on bunny..may be much LESS if smaller rabbit!) Newborn babies (if eyes closed) all need to be stimulated to urinate and defecate prior to or following feeding until their eyes open. (Except Jackrabbits do not). *See how to below.
2-3 weeks: 7-13 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings). Domestic eyes open at about 10 days of age. Start introducing them to timothy and oat hay, pellets and water (always add fresh greens for wild ones).
3-6 weeks: 13-15 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings--again, may be LESS depending on size of rabbit! A cottontail will take so much less!! Half this at most.) Domestics are weaned about 6 weeks. Cottontails wean and release about 3-4 weeks and jackrabbits much later (9+ weeks).
After each feeding it is important to make the bunny defecate and urinate to keep the intestinal tract and urinary system running smoothly (only UNTIL their eyes are open). No need to do this for jackrabbits; they go on their own. Use a cotton ball moistened with warm water and gently stroke the anal area until the bunny starts producing stool and urine and keep stroking until the bunny stops. You are reproducing the behavior of the mother rabbit who would lick her young to stimulate them to go to the bathroom and to keep the nest clean.
As soon as their eyes are open, you may introduce the bunnies to plain alfalfa pellets, hay, such as oat hay, timothy, alfalfa, and for wild rabbits, in addition, add dark leafy veggies such as carrot tops, parsley, dandelion greens, etc. Dandelion greens and hay (timothy and oat hay) are extremely important for wild rabbits. You can add whole oats and oat groats from a feed store, and some grated carrots (about a tablespoon). The greens must be fresh, rinsed, and replaced if not eaten in a few hours or they dry out and get stale. You can place them in a cup of cold water with just the tops sticking out to keep them fresher for older rabbits.
As I said I'm sorry about before and I hope I helped.
Good luck :)How can i know if the mother of the rabbit is feeding her babies?
Maybe, the mother feels the scent of the owner !
Your story is so funny but sorry I cant help you
If she is not feeding them, feed the baby/babies yourselves with kitten replacement milk that you can buy from any pet store.
Why is she breeding them if she is going to let them die?
If she doesn't have the time to look after complications of the babies, she shouldn't especially if she knows the mother hasn't had successful pregnancies earlier.
EDIT: Sorry for being rude, I just read a story from the RSPCA about a family that let their dog have puppies then didn't feed the pupies, so they all died.
I'll give you some helpfull information:
Rabbit mothers nurse their babies for approximately 5 minutes a day. They will be in the nest or nest box early in the morning and then again in the evening. The milk is very rich and the babies ';fill up'; to capacity within minutes. Mother rabbits do not ';sit'; on the babies to keep them warm as do some mammals and birds. They build a nest with fur and grasses which helps to keep the babies warm in between feedings. Do not force a mother rabbit to sit in the nest box. You can pick up the babies and see if they are feeding by checking the size of their stomachs (should not be sunken in), the pinkness of their skin and activity level (they should not be blue in color or sluggish in movement) and the amount of time that you hear them crying (baby bunnies should be quiet most of the day....if they are crying constantly then they are not getting fed).
Check their tummies to see if they are round and the babies are warm in the morning--this means she is caring for them. In the rare situation that you have an orphaned domestic bunny, such as when a domestic rabbit mom is sick or refuses to care for her young, you will need to feed the babies. Overfeeding is a leading cause of death in these youngsters which results in fatal intestinal disease.
Use Meyenberg Regular Goat milk (found at Safeway in the milk section or Whole Foods) or KMR KITTEN powder formula + follow directions on the can. (KMR better for domestics). It may be easiest to start with a 3 cc/ml syringe or an eyedropper. Some use pet nurser nipples on the end of a luer lock syringe, or a teat cannula on the end of a syringe. Feed only with the bunny sitting UPRIGHT, and point syringe down towards bottom or side of mouth, so if too much comes out, the baby does not aspirate! For those who are slow to learn nursing, SC fluids may be necessary to prevent electrolyte imbalance or dehydration (check with a vet on this only!!). Domestic buns with closed eyes should be fed 2 x a day, and the number of feedings gradually decreased until they are weaned. If their eyes are still closed, you need to stimulate their bottoms with a warm moist towel after feedings to help them to pee. (Domestics are weaned about 6 weeks; wild bunnies are weaned about 3-4 weeks for cottontails and 9 weeks for jacks). Bloat is commonly associated with too frequent feedings and too much at one time.
Provide a soft nest area in a box with clean towels, and cover the babies so it is dark until their eyes are open. Do NOT provide extra heat if the room temperature is at least 65 to 70 degrees F because excessive heat can be fatal. If the room is cooler, then you may place a heating pad on a low setting under no more than HALF of the nest so the bunny can move to a cooler area if it gets too warm. If this is a wild rabbit, handle it ONLY when during feedings as excessive handling can be extremely stressful and potentially fatal. Wild rabbits usually don't need heat if furred and healthy.
You can use Regular Goat Milk found in the carton at your local grocery store.You can also use KMR (Kitten Milk Replacer) available at most pet stores for the handfeeding formula. Avoid ANY regular milk, puppy formulas, etc.
How much formula should I feed?
The following is a guideline for the daily amount to feed a TRULY orphaned bunny (mother was killed, etc.) Remember with wild bunnies, the mom only comes back at night to call and feed him; please put him back for her if just found and healthy. With domestics, the mom only feeds once or twice a day for only 5 minutes. Leave babies with the mom. For wild true orphans, see contacts for wildlife rehabbers under wild orphans.
Feeding of True Orphans Age + Amount (This WILL vary depending on type of rabbit. It is impossible over the Internet to see your particular rabbit, so this is only approximate.) Use Goat Milk or KMR, regular not low fat. Add a pinch of acidophilus (aka Probiotic) to the formula to promote healthy gut flora. Formulas vary depending on region. Avoid Esbilac. FEED TWICE A DAY ONLY.
Newborn to One Week: 2 - 2+1/2 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings per day).
1-2 weeks: 5-7 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings per day). (depending on bunny..may be much LESS if smaller rabbit!) Newborn babies (if eyes closed) all need to be stimulated to urinate and defecate prior to or following feeding until their eyes open. (Except Jackrabbits do not). *See how to below.
2-3 weeks: 7-13 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings). Domestic eyes open at about 10 days of age. Start introducing them to timothy and oat hay, pellets and water (always add fresh greens for wild ones).
3-6 weeks: 13-15 cc/ml each feeding (two feedings--again, may be LESS depending on size of rabbit! A cottontail will take so much less!! Half this at most.) Domestics are weaned about 6 weeks. Cottontails wean and release about 3-4 weeks and jackrabbits much later (9+ weeks).
After each feeding it is important to make the bunny defecate and urinate to keep the intestinal tract and urinary system running smoothly (only UNTIL their eyes are open). No need to do this for jackrabbits; they go on their own. Use a cotton ball moistened with warm water and gently stroke the anal area until the bunny starts producing stool and urine and keep stroking until the bunny stops. You are reproducing the behavior of the mother rabbit who would lick her young to stimulate them to go to the bathroom and to keep the nest clean.
As soon as their eyes are open, you may introduce the bunnies to plain alfalfa pellets, hay, such as oat hay, timothy, alfalfa, and for wild rabbits, in addition, add dark leafy veggies such as carrot tops, parsley, dandelion greens, etc. Dandelion greens and hay (timothy and oat hay) are extremely important for wild rabbits. You can add whole oats and oat groats from a feed store, and some grated carrots (about a tablespoon). The greens must be fresh, rinsed, and replaced if not eaten in a few hours or they dry out and get stale. You can place them in a cup of cold water with just the tops sticking out to keep them fresher for older rabbits.
As I said I'm sorry about before and I hope I helped.
Good luck :)How can i know if the mother of the rabbit is feeding her babies?
Maybe, the mother feels the scent of the owner !
Your story is so funny but sorry I cant help you
How long does rabbit sexual maturation frustration last for?
Recently my rabbit became VERY afraid of me. I had her since she was a bunny, and she was always happy to see me and play with me. But recently she bolts away from me if I make any move. I think it must be because she is now sexually mature, but how long will this last for? Will she always be afraid of me from now on? Neutering is not an option.How long does rabbit sexual maturation frustration last for?
I suggest you make spaying an option. Did you know that up to 80% of female rabbits develop uterine cancer by the age of four? Spaying will completely eliminate this risk. It will also make her happier, and eliminate the risk of accidental litters. She will be better behaved, have better litterbox habits, and will not run away from you.
If you don't get her spayed, you're probably in for a long, unhappy road with this poor bun. Or a short, unhappy road, if she gets cancer.How long does rabbit sexual maturation frustration last for?
If you refuse to spay her, this behavior is what you can expect on and off for pretty much the rest of her life- and then some.
If you are not planning on breeding her, I simply can't understand neutering could not be an option. It really is hard on the rabbit, since their natural instinct is to breed. Some rabbits stop eating out of ';frustration'; and fall ill. Leaving her intact without breeding increases her cancer risk, will likely make her an agressive, unpleasant rabbit to be around (trust me...she might be running from you now, but those teeth can be mighty dangerous), and she may even begin spraying urine (yes, females do that too)-and believe me...rabbit urine beats cat urine for stinkability every time.
Why is spaying her not an option? my rabbit was just like yours, until I got her done 2 months ago, and now she is a lot more affectionate :D She will stay like this into old age (probably 8 or 9) because they are such prolific breeders....
I suggest you make spaying an option. Did you know that up to 80% of female rabbits develop uterine cancer by the age of four? Spaying will completely eliminate this risk. It will also make her happier, and eliminate the risk of accidental litters. She will be better behaved, have better litterbox habits, and will not run away from you.
If you don't get her spayed, you're probably in for a long, unhappy road with this poor bun. Or a short, unhappy road, if she gets cancer.How long does rabbit sexual maturation frustration last for?
If you refuse to spay her, this behavior is what you can expect on and off for pretty much the rest of her life- and then some.
If you are not planning on breeding her, I simply can't understand neutering could not be an option. It really is hard on the rabbit, since their natural instinct is to breed. Some rabbits stop eating out of ';frustration'; and fall ill. Leaving her intact without breeding increases her cancer risk, will likely make her an agressive, unpleasant rabbit to be around (trust me...she might be running from you now, but those teeth can be mighty dangerous), and she may even begin spraying urine (yes, females do that too)-and believe me...rabbit urine beats cat urine for stinkability every time.
Why is spaying her not an option? my rabbit was just like yours, until I got her done 2 months ago, and now she is a lot more affectionate :D She will stay like this into old age (probably 8 or 9) because they are such prolific breeders....
What kind of rabbit makes the best pet for a 10 yr. old boy who really wants one so badly?
This would be an inside rabbit, what kind of cage %26amp; good source of info. on rabbits. I want to get it for him for Christmas, doing research now.What kind of rabbit makes the best pet for a 10 yr. old boy who really wants one so badly?
A good breed of rabbit for children is the Mini Rex. They stay small, 4# and under. They do not need alot of grooming. All of the ones I have ever known have great personalities.
I would suggest a buck(male) rabbit as females can become a little territorial when they reach breeding age (around 6 months). You do have to make sure they can't chew on any wires or furniture.
Rabbits can be taught to use a litter box also. They do have an odor from their urine but if you keep the cage clean it won't be a problem.
I would not suggest a dwarf breed as they can be a little aggressive. The ones I have had in the past often bit me . So I don't breed those kind anymore.
Please do not buy your rabbit from a petstore. These rabbits often come from mill type settings, and the rabbits can be unhealthy and not show it right away. Buy from a breeder. You can get information on breeders in your area on the ARBA website. If you can go to a rabbit show and talk to people about the different breeds.
Rabbits area good pets to help kids join 4H also.
If you lived near me I would offer you one of my Mini rex as I have 2 litters of kits right now that can leave their dams in about 2 weeks.
Good Luck and have fun with your bun!! :)What kind of rabbit makes the best pet for a 10 yr. old boy who really wants one so badly?
If it's going to be inside I suggest a dwarf rabbit, they don't get too big. Pet store cages are way too small for rabbits. I make my own cages for my pets. A friend of mine has her rabbit in a c%26amp;c cage(www.cavycages.com) she built it her self for $30. It's 6 feet long and 2 feet wide. A good way to get lots of info is to join a rabbit forum, they'll help you out.
Do you really know how bad a rabbit smells! OMG don't do that to yourself, or him. They pee worse then a man. Unless you have a barn outside you shouldn't have any rabbits.
a little cottontail rabbit
Firstly what the person said about rabbits being smelly is rubbish, i have a rabbit who lives in my living room,she cleans herself and we clean her cage every couple of days and it dosent smell one bit, you will need a fairly big cage because the bunny will need plenty of room to grow into it, i have a cage with a plastic bottem and metal bars and its always been fine, as she only uses it to sleep, if your going to have the rabbit running round the room make sure all areas are blocked off, when i first got mine she crawled under the tv cabinet and stayed there for 3 hours... i was stressed right out lol but with time shes grown to know where shes allowed and where shes not, Any rabbit would make a brilliant pet, breed is just personal choice, good luck and enjoy your rabbit!
We have a Rex rabbit. She is very friendly, and gets along with our dog and cats. I would look up websites on rabbit care to help decide what type of cage would be best and for feeding instructions.
i have recently bought my 10 year old a lop ear rabbit. I done alot of research on the internet beforehand and got a hutch. i allowed him to choose which one and to name it. Its a fluffly little creature and my son is so happy to own it. Rabbits are easy to keep clean, and cleaning the hutch isnt hard work. It gives the child a feeling of responsiblity!
A good breed of rabbit for children is the Mini Rex. They stay small, 4# and under. They do not need alot of grooming. All of the ones I have ever known have great personalities.
I would suggest a buck(male) rabbit as females can become a little territorial when they reach breeding age (around 6 months). You do have to make sure they can't chew on any wires or furniture.
Rabbits can be taught to use a litter box also. They do have an odor from their urine but if you keep the cage clean it won't be a problem.
I would not suggest a dwarf breed as they can be a little aggressive. The ones I have had in the past often bit me . So I don't breed those kind anymore.
Please do not buy your rabbit from a petstore. These rabbits often come from mill type settings, and the rabbits can be unhealthy and not show it right away. Buy from a breeder. You can get information on breeders in your area on the ARBA website. If you can go to a rabbit show and talk to people about the different breeds.
Rabbits area good pets to help kids join 4H also.
If you lived near me I would offer you one of my Mini rex as I have 2 litters of kits right now that can leave their dams in about 2 weeks.
Good Luck and have fun with your bun!! :)What kind of rabbit makes the best pet for a 10 yr. old boy who really wants one so badly?
If it's going to be inside I suggest a dwarf rabbit, they don't get too big. Pet store cages are way too small for rabbits. I make my own cages for my pets. A friend of mine has her rabbit in a c%26amp;c cage(www.cavycages.com) she built it her self for $30. It's 6 feet long and 2 feet wide. A good way to get lots of info is to join a rabbit forum, they'll help you out.
Do you really know how bad a rabbit smells! OMG don't do that to yourself, or him. They pee worse then a man. Unless you have a barn outside you shouldn't have any rabbits.
a little cottontail rabbit
Firstly what the person said about rabbits being smelly is rubbish, i have a rabbit who lives in my living room,she cleans herself and we clean her cage every couple of days and it dosent smell one bit, you will need a fairly big cage because the bunny will need plenty of room to grow into it, i have a cage with a plastic bottem and metal bars and its always been fine, as she only uses it to sleep, if your going to have the rabbit running round the room make sure all areas are blocked off, when i first got mine she crawled under the tv cabinet and stayed there for 3 hours... i was stressed right out lol but with time shes grown to know where shes allowed and where shes not, Any rabbit would make a brilliant pet, breed is just personal choice, good luck and enjoy your rabbit!
We have a Rex rabbit. She is very friendly, and gets along with our dog and cats. I would look up websites on rabbit care to help decide what type of cage would be best and for feeding instructions.
i have recently bought my 10 year old a lop ear rabbit. I done alot of research on the internet beforehand and got a hutch. i allowed him to choose which one and to name it. Its a fluffly little creature and my son is so happy to own it. Rabbits are easy to keep clean, and cleaning the hutch isnt hard work. It gives the child a feeling of responsiblity!
How should I introduce a new puppy to our rabbit?
We are about to get a puppy goldendoodle. We have had a black mini-rex (female and spayed) rabbit for the last year and a half. At the moment the rabbit has the run of the house when we are home and has her cage when we are not. I am looking for suggestions/tips for introducing the puppy and the rabbit so that ideally we will be able to let the rabbit continue to run around with the puppy.How should I introduce a new puppy to our rabbit?
Try letting the dog sniff the cage first. Keep the rabbit away from the dog for the first few hours. -This is the time when a dog gets antsy and wants to sniff out his new home... possibly mark his territories. Its normal!
Bring the rabbit out in your arms, and have someone holding the dog. SLOWLY walk closer to the dog, making sure he sees the rabbit. Let them sniff each other out.
Finally, let the rabbit roam, and the dog roam. But keep them supervised!!! I would say within a months time, they should be okay with each other.How should I introduce a new puppy to our rabbit?
Unfortunately, you should never leave a dog and rabbit alone and unsupervised. The dog can easily kill a rabbit when playing, not actually meaning to hurt it but it is something that they can't control. My dog and rabbit adore each other but when the rabbit gets too playful, the dog gets all excited and wants to pounce on it. I keep them separated by a fenced in rabbit area so they don't have run of the house at the same time. My rabbit vet told me she made the mistake of letting her dog play with her rabbit and that was the end of the rabbit.
My biggest concern would be to not scare your rabbit with the new member of the family, but am confident that the two can live in harmony. The puppy is going to want to play with the rabbit, it is only natural. All babies want to play. I would just supervise them at all times until you are confident that the pup won't play too rough. Eventually they will be so use to eachother that there will be nothing to worry about. Just don't let that cute puppy face get the best of you. You have to let the pup know your the boss and that playing rough with the rabbit is not ok.
The puppy is going to be bouncy and curious. You'll want to get both the puppy and rabbit used to the smells of each other, and when they actually meet each other you could have a person holding each of them so that the dog can't lunge or anything. It is totally possible for them to be great friends though - I got my baby from a breeder whose dog got on quite happily with the rabbits.
it may not be easy, but you could try to put the puppy on the leash, and the bunny on a harness to keep them from hurting each other if something DOSE happen... Then slowly allow the two to meet each other, but let them sniff each other. My grandma had a Bunny and got a cat, she just put them together when they were babies and know there friends! Just let the two be together...
i watched a video about this,
tell your dog no when he trys to play with it as this may end up in a fight, and keep your puppy on a lead and your rabbit in a hutch or cage or pet carrier,do it step by step...
take the puppy to the rabbit and watch what the puppy does to the rabbit if it bites tell the puppy NO if they not good with each other then dont let them be together unles your with them it should be ok
goog luck
Try letting the dog sniff the cage first. Keep the rabbit away from the dog for the first few hours. -This is the time when a dog gets antsy and wants to sniff out his new home... possibly mark his territories. Its normal!
Bring the rabbit out in your arms, and have someone holding the dog. SLOWLY walk closer to the dog, making sure he sees the rabbit. Let them sniff each other out.
Finally, let the rabbit roam, and the dog roam. But keep them supervised!!! I would say within a months time, they should be okay with each other.How should I introduce a new puppy to our rabbit?
Unfortunately, you should never leave a dog and rabbit alone and unsupervised. The dog can easily kill a rabbit when playing, not actually meaning to hurt it but it is something that they can't control. My dog and rabbit adore each other but when the rabbit gets too playful, the dog gets all excited and wants to pounce on it. I keep them separated by a fenced in rabbit area so they don't have run of the house at the same time. My rabbit vet told me she made the mistake of letting her dog play with her rabbit and that was the end of the rabbit.
My biggest concern would be to not scare your rabbit with the new member of the family, but am confident that the two can live in harmony. The puppy is going to want to play with the rabbit, it is only natural. All babies want to play. I would just supervise them at all times until you are confident that the pup won't play too rough. Eventually they will be so use to eachother that there will be nothing to worry about. Just don't let that cute puppy face get the best of you. You have to let the pup know your the boss and that playing rough with the rabbit is not ok.
The puppy is going to be bouncy and curious. You'll want to get both the puppy and rabbit used to the smells of each other, and when they actually meet each other you could have a person holding each of them so that the dog can't lunge or anything. It is totally possible for them to be great friends though - I got my baby from a breeder whose dog got on quite happily with the rabbits.
it may not be easy, but you could try to put the puppy on the leash, and the bunny on a harness to keep them from hurting each other if something DOSE happen... Then slowly allow the two to meet each other, but let them sniff each other. My grandma had a Bunny and got a cat, she just put them together when they were babies and know there friends! Just let the two be together...
i watched a video about this,
tell your dog no when he trys to play with it as this may end up in a fight, and keep your puppy on a lead and your rabbit in a hutch or cage or pet carrier,do it step by step...
take the puppy to the rabbit and watch what the puppy does to the rabbit if it bites tell the puppy NO if they not good with each other then dont let them be together unles your with them it should be ok
goog luck
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