Hello Everyone!!~ (:

[ceetee]

Hi everyone,

I'm new here, but on the internet you can call me CT

I've had rabbits, all types of rabbits in the past... Though its been about three years since I've had a rabbit.

I've moved into a new apartment and am now searching for a new rabbit to live with me in my bedroom. I'm aware that everything has to be 'rabbit proofed'

All of my bunnies in the past were rescues, mostly cage rabbits that got playtime. I'd like to have a free roam rabbit, litter train him and basically ave a wonderful little bunny friend

I've never litter trained before, but I know that the studio I'm renting won't be overwhelming for him...

Where would be the best place to get a bunny? Whats the best breed for apartment life?? As for litter training... any tips?? Is free ranging alright for lets say... a small room for a bunny? I've heard alot of mixed opinions regarding litter training.... so...

Also, I'm looking for a rabbit breeder (possibly Netherland dwarf) in NYC.

 

[bengal77]

Welcome to the forum! I think the best place to get a bunny is from a rabbit rescue, a humane society, or a licensed breeder. I've heard that adult rabbits take to litter training more easily (especially if they are already spayed or neutered) since they have a longer attention span than a baby. I adopted Lily a month ago. She is about a year old and she is 90% litter trained. She's only had 2 pee accidents and a few stray poops every now and then but for the most part she goes in her litter pan.

You might want to look into building a grid for your liter pan. It keeps them from tracking it out, it keeps their feet clean, and they can't dig in it.

Here are two links to building litter pans.
http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=54170&forum_id=93

http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=53690&forum_id=93

 

[ceetee]

Thanks~!

So how old is old enough to train a bunny? Because I heard from other people that they adopted their bunnies at 2 yrs and the bunnies never took to litter training...

 

[Wabbitdad12]

Let me welcome you to Rabbits Online, my name is Dave and I am a moderator on the forum. So if I can be of any help please let me know. This is a terrific website for rabbits and their slaves, not only is it very active but also friendly. I am so glad you’re here and I know you will enjoy it. Good luck on your search for a furry little master.

I’ve listed some links I thought you might find interesting:

*For reference the Library section

*To brag or tell everyone about the antics of your bunny or just to talk about your day here is where to start a Bunny Blog, you can also look back at it later and remember when you had a life before your bunny.

*Now all the bunny’s like talk to each other when we mere slaves aren’t around in the Bunny Chat is the spot to be.

*Rabbits Online also has regional forums , this a good way to find a vet in your area that has experience with rabbits and to find out from other nearby of good sources of rabbit supplies.

The Let Your Hare Down section is for anything non-bunny related.

Here is a link to a website that will help you understand what your rabbit(s) are saying to you, Rabbitspeak.

Now every forum has rules and ours can be found with this link Rabbits Online Forum Rules. This gives guidelines on what is acceptable, what is not and how we hope everyone will treat each other.

In your profile there is a place for location. There is no rule requiring you to list the city you live in, but if you can give a general region, country, state, what part of a state or country you live in is helpful. This will give others an idea and can offer more specific help if needed.

Everyone on this forum loves to see pictures of each other’s bunnies. So if you would like to post a picture this link will help you do that, How to put photo's in your posts.

This the best site on the web for bunnies and I look forward to hearing stories and looking at pictures of your rabbit.

 

[Fancy77]

ceetee wrote:

Thanks~!

So how old is old enough to train a bunny? Because I heard from other people that they adopted their bunnies at 2 yrs and the bunnies never took to litter training...

Welcome to the forum :wave:

Personally the saying u cant teach an old dog new tricks..err...umm...rabbit lol doesnt apply. I also feel rabbits r different and some take to litter training better, or faster than others.

You can check out the Behavior section to see how to litter train and get some ideas on other things as well

Good luck!!!

 

[ceetee]

Well, I contacted a local rescue and it seems they have bunnies already litter trained and looking for homes

The woman was very pleasant and is planning to call me very soon to find the perfect bunny for me. n.n

 

[Fancy77]

OH how wonderful

 

[ceetee]

YEP.

Though, in my personal experience boys were more docile and affectionate than girl bunnies... So I'm planning to adopt a boy this time around... n.n I figure, its better to adopt from a rescue... these bunnies NEED homes. AND this rescue spays/neuters their bunnies as well as litter trains them while there.

I dunno, I'm still set on boy, though the lady says they have alot of nice girls available. In my opinion girls seem very pushy...

 

[Fancy77]

If u dont mind me asking what state r u in???

 

[ceetee]

NY Queens NYC

 

[Fancy77]

OH I c I just was looking at Petfinder so i thought I wud ask but I am not in NY yet lol

 

[ceetee]

Yeah its a rescue in Long Island, and I was referred to them by my cavvy,rabbit vet specialist... She treats almost all of the rabbits there and my vet is phenominal. She only services small animals... I've brought all my guineas, rabbits, and rats to her in the past.

heres their rescue:

http://www.longislandrabbitrescue.org/

 

[Fancy77]

OH wow that is great!!! I really like that Himalayan Stephanie. Seems like u r in good hands with them

 

[Wabbitdad12]

I have some does that are push and some bucks it can go either way, all buns are different personalities.

 

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