How to take care of a rabbit.?

Question

Well, I just got this new rabbit. And, I don't really know how old it is but it seems like its only like 4 weeks old. It has black spots and is white. I got it at a pet store not from the wild. I only had it for like 7 hours and it's not really comfortable around. How can I make it comfortable around me? When should I let it sleep. How much can I play with it? What do I feed it? Should I leave it alone a lot or no?

I know nothing about rabbits. I really need help!

Answer 1

shame on the pet store for selling a rabbit this young.. 8 weeks is the youngest.. and shame on them for not making sure you KNEW more about rabbits before allowing you to buy one

read this link

http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Usual-Pets-...

its simple to read, and complete...

Answer 2

Lucky for you, I know lots about rabbits!!!

4 weeks old is wayyyy to young to be taken away from her mother. Hopefully she is 9 weeks or older. Thats an appropriate time they can be sent to new homes.

If you got it from a pet store, leave it alone for the first few days to a week and a half. They are terrified to the extreme!!!

Take it out of its cage when it seems more comfortable with its surroundings. Get it in an enclosed area, and get down on the floor. Put your hand out flat on the floor. It may take hours untill he sniffs it, when he does, talk to him gently. He needs to learn your scent. Do this often, and be very, very, VERY patient. Sit on the floor by him when he is in the cage and talk to him quietly. Also, you will need to do this often.

To answer your questions:

He will sleep when he wants to. They are more active in the day than in the night. You will most likely never see him sleeping.

As I said before, he will be terrified. But he will get through that stage, if you work hard, and be patient. Once he fully trusts you, you can play with him every day up to an hour and a half.

Get it a commercial brand of pellets. Timothy hay can be bought from pet stores as well. Dark leafy greens like, carrot tops, spinach ,dandelions, orchard grass, brome grass, and broccoli are good.

You can feed carrots, apples, bananas and more fruits and veggies. Stay away from iceburg lettuce.

Give him 2 ounces of pellets each day (3 tablespoons = 1 ounce).

Then give him some of the foods I listed.

Yes, leave it alone for the first days, or weeks.

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Answer 3

Ditto the above. The pet store should not have sold you this bunny. Poor baby should still be nursing off mom.

Read over http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/r... thoroughly.

Answer 4

If you think the baby is 4 weeks old then take it back.  It will most likely die in a few days anyway.  It's not even weaned yet.  It needs another 2 weeks to be weaned.  It will be ready for a new home in a month.  It will most likely die in a few days anyway.  

I've heard this story too many times.  Pet stores are notorious for selling rabbits way too young to be away from mom because rabbits are cutest at 4 weeks old and they can sell them.  It is also illegal to sell them at that age.  Pet store clerks usually know squat about rabbits but are happy to sell you one anyway plus a lot of unneccasary things along with it.

Take it back.

Before you get another rabbit, read "Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits" by Bob Bennet if you are 14+ or "Your Rabbit - A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing" by Nancy Searle will do if you are younger.  These books are the best.

Good luck to the rabbit.

Answer 5

Rabbits make outstanding companion pets if cared for properly. Rabbits do not make a good pet for a young child. Spent lots of time with your rabbit. Rabbits require mental stimulation just as other pets do. Provide toys for him to play with.

Before you bought the rabbit you should have done  some homework. These lovable, social animals are wonderful companions for people who take the time to learn about their needs.

Check out the sites listed below and they should be of great help. Good luck with it. Is it a boy or girl?

Pet rabbits should be spayed or neutered. Altered pets are healthier and make better companions. Many rabbits are put to death in animal shelters. The act of s*x stimulates ovulation in the female rabbit. Rabbits are social animals but cannot be with a member of the same s*x unless they are altered. Rabbits, unless altered, can become quite aggressive because of hormones.

To prevent over population consider the following.

Female rabbits should be spayed at 6 months of age. Males should be neutered at 5 months of age. The surgery is safe but makes sure a veterinarian with experience in operating on rabbits does the surgery. The female should have both her ovaries and uterus removed. Removing the testicles through the s*****m is a safer surgery in males rather than entering through the abdomen.