New Rabbits

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My daughter aged 8 has asked for a rabbit for her birthday. I have read it is better for them to have two so am thinking of getting a pair.

I had a beautiful grey rabbit, very big with floppy ears when I was a child who I really loved.

What size hutch and run would I need for two rabbits? Where is the best place to get them? Any other tips would be great!

I'm not holding out much hope that she will care for them alone and expect I'll be doing the brunt of cleaning them out etc!

Various things to read here about accommodation for rabbits:
rabbitwelfare.co.uk/rabbit-housing/

Yes two rabbits is definitely better than one as they are very social animals and get bored/lonely if left alone.

If you plan to keep the rabbit/rabbits in the house a single rabbit could be ok if he/she is free to roam and interact with you whenever you're home and has a large safe enclosure for when you're not.

Indoors or outdoors the bigger the hutch and run the better. I have two rabbits who live in a converted wooden playhouse (4ft x 4ft with two storeys, ramps and windows added). They have daily free roam in the house and garden. But this set-up was not deemed good enough space-wise for any of the rescue centres I contacted when looking for a new companion for my rabbit after his original companion died.

Simply put, a hutch is not really enough.

Also really important to get them vaccinated for myxomatosis and RHD 1 and 2. This involves to different vaccines yearly. Also neutering to stop unwanted baby bunnies and for health benefits - approx 80% of female bunnies will get uterine cancer if not spayed.

Sorry two not to

Would advise you get a pair of rabbits from a reputable local rescue. they will be bonded, neutered, vaccinated and they will advise about their personality and what housing is best for you/ them. Works out cheaper in the long run than getting a couple of young one from pet shop and having sort it all out yourself. can recommend some rescues in the south if thats near you