I would love to buy a bunny?

Question

I was wondering on where i might find one, besides petco, or petexpo?

I havent had one in about 5 yrs, when my dad got us each one for easter.

I have a cage, that will work.

but if someone could tell me more about care and everything.

Like what kind of bedding do they need? Any speacial feed?

And how much a bunny cost, and are there any leashes or collars you can yous for them?

Answer 1

for rabbit food buy pellets, hay, yoggies, salt licks, and furits and vegtables with not alot of water are great treats food them. for bedding try wood chips. wood pices are good for there teeth. they like the cold so try to keep them cool. do not give them ice that damages there stomach, and when you keep them cool dont put the cage to close to the a.c system.  

Answer 2

Bunny rabbits make such great pets. You can get a bunny from a Humane Society by adopting one, or you can also look online under "craigslist", or other such websites. Bunnies love carrots, and pellets. You can get their food pellets from just about anywhere, walmart, target, petco, petsmart. Some pellets have dried veggies and such mixed in with the pellets and some dont.  You can buy cedar shaving at all the same places as the food, and line the bottom pan of the cage with newspaper then a BUNCH of shavings, shich soak up the urine and also block the odor, which can be pretty foul. I also reccomend not going with the "cheap brand" on the shavings because you want them to do the job, especially with the odor.  As far as a bedding, you can lay a piece of cardboard with  fresh shavings and or alfalfa hay on it and they will eat and hang out and nap on there, or you can lay a hand towel or purchase a small bed if you really want to. Rabbits have no problem laying on the cage itself. Rabbits need a lot of exercise and attention. You don't not want them cooped up in the cage all day long. other than that, make sure they have lots of fesh, cool, water and fresh food, with lots of love, exercise and attention and everything should work out just fine. Good luck!      ....oh and I forgot, a lot of cages come with those water bottle that they just l**k and the water comes out, none of my rabbits have been a fan of it, I always just put an extra bowl in the cage and they drink outta that.  

Answer 3

Check out local rescues. Those bun's are always vet checked, altered, and properly sexed. Be careful and do your research before going to a pet shop, a friend of mine bought a "boy" rabbit who gave birth two weeks later lol.

People like to use wood shavings, but stay away from pine or ceder, try Aspen. My rabbit doesn't even like shavings so I just throw old tshirts and little blankets in for him to lay on. For litter I use "yesterdays news" and I've never had a problem (if you buy the cat unscented version its cheaper). Its made from recycled paper and doesnt create dust that could hurt his nose.

Make sure you always have good hay around for him, Timothy hay is best and easiest to find good quality. I personally don't like Alphalfa.

Stay away from foods that have all those little treats mixed in. Find one made with timothy hay rather then alphalfa. Give him greens daily and limit treats. Google a safe rabbit food list. Mine loves parsley.

A normal old rabbit from a petstore is around $20, it gets more expensive for different breeds. My local rabbit rescue has an adoption fee of $50, but all the rabbits are vet checked and altered so its definatly worth it.

My rabbit wears a cat harness. It's a little loose around his neck but I don't have a problem. They also make them for rabbits but I didn't like any. Mine does try to chew the leash so I bought one of those small dog long lines made of coated wire so he couldn't. Obviously never leave a rabbit unattended outside but I put mine on it when we sit outside and I didn't want to have to follow him around the yard the entire time.

Make sure you have lots of toys for him to chew on and play with. All rabbits play differently, mine loves to chase around a paper towel roll like a cat.  

Answer 4

pecto adopts out rescued rabbits mostly. look for a breeder by googling in your area check papers craigslist

i recommend netherland dwarfs they are the cutest.

they like

romaine lettuce (not iceburg causes digestive issues)  

carrots

pellets!

dried fruit

timothy hay (alfalfa is too rich with calcium and might cause problems it's ok as a treat everynow and then but not worth the risks some breeds may get GI causing diareah then death if not treated)

broccoli

they like to chew on wood and need things to chew on to prevent the teeth from overgrowth (mine like mrs pastures oat cookies)

oats

parsley

i got mine from the swap meet but thats only because i hadn't realized the breeder was lame (be careful who you buy from) he sold me two bunnies one had  parasites  and he knew it ;(

i don't recommend leashes collars or harnesses btw my poor chinchilla jumped so much he bounced back on the leash and broke one of his vertebrae and died:(

i wouldn't recommend them for bunnies either as they are jumpers too with fragile bones.

use carefresh bedding (soaks up horrid smell better then woodshavings) no bars or wires on the bottom of the cage nothing with wood flakes or chips it will soar their feet and cause respiratory problems

mostly they don't run away if you play with them in the grass

but they shouldn't be left in the sun especially over 80 degrees they will die.  

they will love you back they are so social and shower affection as much as you give

best pets so affordable and adorable!

Answer 5

Don't buy. Adopt! http://www.petfinder.com

http://www.rabbit.org

Leashes and collars are bad for them.  

Answer 6

(Under sources, there is complete information at my website)

The largest initial cost of a rabbit is the cage. As long as the cage is clean I don't see why you couldn't use that one. :)

Rabbits themselves (as pets) cost anywhere from $10 to $40.

I have about 3 leashes.

I recommend checking our the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) for a list of breeders in your area.

My rabbits thrive on Purina Show Chow sold in 50 pound bags. (Feed for one rabbit can be kept out from purchase date to three months or frozen from purchase date to six months)

They also need constant hay (timothy or grass hay, not alfalfa unless they are under 3 months.)

For details and specific pricing, head to my site. :)

Answer 7

Make sure your cage doesn't have rust where the rabbit would walk/step. It could possibly cut their footpads and create an infection through the rust.