House Bunny Advice

[Sookeh]

DD is desperate for a pet Rabbit and it will mostly be a house rabbit until the weather improves at least. Could anyone give me some basic advice on caring for a Rabbit? I've had a Guinea Pig before but don't have the first clue about Rabbits.

TIA :)

[FreyaoftheNorth]

Have a look at :

www.rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/pets/rabbits
www.houserabbit.co.uk/

Busy rabbit forum: forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/index.php
Here is a recent thread from someone in a similar position to yours: forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?322907-New-bunnies-arriving-soon.-1st-timer-requires-help-%29

Basically, rabbits can be more expensive than you'd expect to care for well (insure them asap if you do get some) and they need a lot of space to be happy and healthy

[joinedupwhiting]

We got a male and female bonded rabbit pair recently for my desperate DD's 8 and 5. The 8 yr old has wanted one for 4 years but we had to wait for youngest to get to 5/mature a bit more. Even saying that I still think she's too young to behave appropriately all the time with a rabbit.

You see, I've had a house rabbit pair before plus read lots about it and they do not necessarily make good pets for children in my opinion. You have to be aware that they more often than not do not like being picked up at all and any kind of pursuing (which, lets face it is what a very young child will be inclined to do -to get that cuddly fur) makes them behave like a pray animal and bolt.

My eldest totally gets this and is brilliant with them, happily sitting and lying and the floor at their level and allowing them to come to her thus gaining trust and a pretty good relationship already.
It does/can take time though but if done with understanding rabbits can be the most rewarding and hilarious of pets. Just don't see them as lap animals, let them frolic, and binky //www.fuzzy-rabbit.com/behaviourfaq.htm jump, dig, and circle etc.
As freya says they DO need plenty of room or at least frequent excursions in a large area. New young ones (or perhaps all - can't remember) do poo A LOT so be prepared for that, they are quite easy to litter train though. Don't get if you like all rooms to be tidy :o
We have these cubes which are completely brilliant www.fuzzy-rabbit.com/room.htm in a largish room downstairs that doubles as a music room (they seem to like DD piano practice!)

Sorry if a bit long and late............

Perhaps you have one/some already?? Do tell us.....