Rabbits as Pets?????

Question

I am aiming to get a rabbit soon and was wondering what the best breed would be?? I want something small, but also something that likes to be handled. I like the look of this cage and was also wondering if it might be big enough for 2 rabbits, if they are small??

http://www.petsathome.com/find/product-is-11930#product-detail

Answer 1

Get dwarf lops. They are adorable and are probably the most friendly breed of rabbit. No rabbits really like to be handled as they are wild, but they do eventually get used to it as long as you do it right.

That cage SHOULD be okay for 2 rabbits, as long as they get let out alot during the day, it would be better suited for a single rabbit, but it should be okay.

Answer 2

Netherland Dwarf would be the smallest of all rabbits.

Rabbits are prey animals, so you must accept that most rabbits won't like to be held, some do, but it's pretty rare.

The cage in your link is good, but only for a Netherland Dwarf. Any other rabbit would be too big to live in there.

Remember, rabbit cages need to be at least 3-4 times as big as the rabbit.

Answer 3

Rabbits don't really like to be handled. Especially does. They can be tempermental and bite and scratch. As for what breed is the most docile, I would have to say I like Velveteen Lops and Holland Lops the best. English Lops are sweeties, too, but they are really big.

Answer 4

I have 9 rabbits currently...started out with 2. I have learned a lot about them and yes they make great pets! I have just regular domestic bunnies, nothing fancy. I have found that when the babies are born and held regularly they are very used to being held and loved. I just actually gave 2 of the babies away who love to cuddle. When you pick them up though they will tend to kick, but this is a natural reaction. They don't like being high off the ground. Hold them close so they feel safe and they will get used to you holding them. Always keep all feet supported and they will be more comfortable. Check locally with other people who breed vs a pet store for some though.

As far as the cage, it looks pretty small for 2 rabbits. I would go with something bigger and also think about an area for them to get regular exercise. Of course avoid a male and a female unless you want A LOT of babies. 2 females are a good combo. They eat like pigs and need water all the time otherwise they will not eat at all.  

Answer 5

no way that cage is so not big enough for two, one MAYBE.  

Did it say it was for a Guinea Pig?

Rabbits like to hop around in their cage. Plus they need room to p**p. I use 3 wooden cages for mine, and they all connect to each other when I open a flap. http://www.petsmart.com/graphics/product...

I would use that cage for travel, like to the doctors.

I like the rabbits that are small and feel like velvet. I have two of those kind.

Answer 6

that cage is well to smalll mate anyway get a lion head dwarf they are gawgusss

Answer 7

I think that cage is wayyy too small, that would prop only do for one hamster, if your getting a rabbit, get a hutch outside and in winter you can keep it in the shed, you shouldnt really keep em inside as they are smelly and messy!

Rabbits dont stay small so if you wanted a hutch I would be thinking something wooden and wide with at least 2 doors

Answer 8

To seeall varieties, hold off til the State Fair, coming soon.  They offer a total exhibit of all kinds of rabbits, and will sell them too. Cage size will be determined by size of rabbits you choose. But they live with a few other rabbits without trouble unless you have a trouble maker.

Answer 9

if i were you i would wait to see what kind of rabbit you decide to get. there are several small breeds of rabbits and they range from 2 to 6 lbs. do some research on the breeds so you can get some good info.if you get 2 rabbits more than likely you will have to keep them separate because they can fight. and that cage is not big enough for any kind of rabbit. and rabbits are not always mean and wild sometimes you can get very tame rabbits and they should calm down the more you hang on them  

Answer 10

warning: rabbitts p**p a lot!

Answer 11

The cage is only big enough for 1 rabbit, I have identical cage and had to move my dwarf rabbit out of it and into the shed as there was not enough room when it got older.  Rabbits need a space they can run in and be able to stand on their hind legs.

Netherland dwarfs are small but temperamental and mine did not seem to like to be stroked.  I now have a dwarf lionhead rabbit who is sooo cute and very loving.  Have you thought about having your rabbit as a house rabbit as they are very clean animals and are easy to litter train.  Mine would be a house rabbit if I didn't have dogs.

Answer 12

Are you planning to keep the rabbits inside or outside ? if it's outside this cage is no good. The smallest rabbits you can get are Netherland Dwarfs or Mini lop (which I have ) I do not cage my rabbit at all, be advised they can be very destructive, but love company. They also need room to scat in the morning and at night (very funny) If you have 2 bunnies they will probably ignore you and bond together....For all the drawbacks they are gorgeous pets and I love mine very much. Give it some thought though. x

Answer 13

just look for dwarf bunnies they are cute and small.

Answer 14

i dont think the cage looks big enough to happily house two rabbits, they need room to move around and such.

dwarf hotot rabbits are quite small and make good pets. as do netherland dwarf rabbits.

maybe ask around in your local pet shop and see if they can advise you any further.

Answer 15

A Netherland Dwarf rabbit would be the smallest breed of rabbit but, they can be a bit grumpy sometimes. The males would generally be more friendly than the females.

Mini-dwarf lop rabbits are the smaller of the dwarf rabbits but, I wouldn't recommend you to get females as they can be very grumpy aswell. I have 2 female mini-dwarf lops and they are moody little things but, they're still cute. The males are a lot more willing to be handled and cuddled.

Standard dwarf lops are usually very docile and good to handle but, again the males would be better. The breed name is deceiving as they can grow to be quite large rabbits.

If you have plenty of time of your hands you would be ok to get one rabbit as it could have a lot of your attention. However, if you are out of the house a lot you would be better to get a pair of rabbits so they have eachother for company. Either way you would need to provide them with lots of toys and mental stimulation. If you get 2, it's best to get them from the same cage and preferably from the same litter and it is wise to get them neutered to try and prevent them fighting as they reach sexual maturity.

I couldn't access the link to the cage but, you would need to make sure i was big enough for 2 adult rabbits as not having enough room can cause problems between them and cause them to fight when they are fully grown. A large 2 tier hutch is usually a good option as there is plenty of room for them to have some space away from eachother if they want it.