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Before getting a rabbit â can you handle it?[/align] Rabbits arenât just creatures that live in a hutch outside. They are friends â a part of your family. They need the same attention and care as dogs and cats. Not a lot of people realise this. So before getting a rabbit make sure you have enough time, space, finances and of course love!
Time is of big importance with rabbit owning. Do you have enough time to let your rabbit out for run time for at least 1 hour MINIMUM every day? Do you have time to clean out their litter tray every couple of days? Do you have time to build a strong bond of trust with your rabbit? Do you have time to give your rabbit a good meal everyday? If the answer to any of these questions is no then getting a rabbit is not recommended for you. Although you could make it work!
Space also needs to be considered â do you have enough room to let your bunny out to play in your house and in your garden? You should also have enough room for a large cage. By a âlarge cageâ I mean big enough for your rabbit to stretch up on its hind legs without its ears being squashed against the roof and long enough for your rabbit to be able to take 3-4 hops in the cage without banging into the walls! If you are able you could even let your rabbit have full run of a whole room in your house and not have a cage at all or to only go in the cage at night. This is not just to make your bunny comfortable; being in a cage to small can actually cause spine problems, obesity and muscle wastage.
Finances can include: Vet bills, pellets, hay, toys etc. etc. When you get a rabbit you need to vaccinate him against Myximatotis and VHD that is a must then it is recommended you get him or her neutered or spayed as they live longer and will be healthier. Neutering and Spaying prices vary from £40 to about £100+ they are not cheap things to have done. This doesnât mean you should just not have them fixed that is irresponsible. Before you get a rabbit you need to make sure you have enough money for those operations, vaccinations and any other emergency vet care that may pop up. It is easier to bulk buy hay and straw and get pellets in big bags. You can also make most rabbit toys from stuff you already have e.g stuffing toilet roll tubes with hay or old socks in balls. Be inventive!!
Finally you need to have enough love and attention for your rabbit. Donât let him just sit in his hutch all day and only think of you as the person who brings food. Just take time every day to watch your bunny. Cuddle your bunny and play with your bunny. Let him know that you love him and give him the best life he can wish for!
Please take all these points into account before getting a rabbit âwhy? I want every rabbit to have the best life possible. As a lot of rabbits are usually thought of as pets that stay in the garden, boring pets. But if you take a little time â maybe volunteer at a rabbit shelter first- and really realise how amazing rabbits can be.
