There are probally as many breeds of
rabbits as there of dogs. Did you know rabbits have
been known to mankind as pets since the early 1600's?
Did you know that rabbits have an affinity for
children and senior citizens and are being used as
therapy in hospitals and nursing homes thru out the
country? Rabbits relate to strangers better than any
other domesticated animal. Rabbits are as emotionally
sensitive as cats and dogs. They are suprisingly
affectionate when properly raised and nurtured. I did
not know any of this when I first got Lucy. I just
saw her and thought she was so cute I just had to
have her! There are 3 sizes of rabbits;
standard, mini and dwarf, going from largest to
smallest. Lucy is a Holland mini lop. She has ears
that go down instead of up. That is where she gets
the name lop. Lucy is 2 years old. I got her when she
was 6 weeks old. She is my second bunny I've had. My
first was a male mini lop. Having had both a male and
a female rabbit, I prefer a female. But that is only
my opinion. Males make good pets also. But like all
males of any animal group, it might be best to have it
neutered. Females also. Keeps them more healthy and they live longer.
Rabbits are vegetarians. 85% of their diet should be
commercially bought rabbit pellets. The remaining can
be a mixture of fruit, vegetables, alfalfa, even
leaves, twigs and lawn clippings make good rabbit
food. But rabbits are prone to digestive disturbunces
so don't over do. And provide plenty of water. A 4
pound rabbit will drink about a pint of water daily.
The home your bunny lives in should keep it safe from
other household pets when you aren't around . Lucy is
free in the the house while I'm home. But when I'm
gone or when we go to bed, she stays in her hutch.
The cage or wooden hutch should be big enough to move
around in. It should be big enough for the rabbit
and it's food tray or bowl and some toys. Rabbits get bored just like other animals. They
love to play and run around. Lucy has a cardboard box with holes cut
in all sides. She runs thru the holes or hops up on
the top to see better. I keep an empty toilet paper
spool with a few stone in it (ends closed up) in her
cage. She likes to roll it around. I don't know if
it's the noise she likes or just having something to
do :)
Rabbits are very curious. They will study anything
new in their surroundings. Some rabbits are chewers.
So make sure electrical wires are hidden and anything
else a rabbit might get ahold of is put away or
hidden. Lucy has never chewed on anything of mine.
Electrical wires and phone wires don't interest her.
I am lucky. I have heard most rabbits make a bee line
for these.
If your rabbit is going to have free rein of the
house also make sure you have a litter box for the bunny. It
will go to it when the need rises.
But most of all provide plenty of love and you will
get triple in return! Below are some rabbit care
links that I think you will enjoy. Some are
informative. Others just plain cute. But all will
teach you something you didn't know about rabbits and
what good pets they make. I will add to them often so
come back soon.
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