Bunnie Rabbits Hard Questions 10pts?

Question

plase answer these questions in details.

a) how long does an average well looked after rabbit live for?

b) how big does a hutch have to be for it to be happy?

c) whats the best breed for a child or just a friendly breed, cute to.

d) are boys or girls better?

thanks, 10 points to the best answerer, :o)

Answer 1

5-10 yrs breds vary

females male can get mean at puberty

depends on how often out of cage but where you get it should tellyou

mini lops are docile and ears are down less likly to get pulled by that kid next door we all know him lol

ask anticruelty in area if they have any they usualy due and some come fixed that way and vet checked

Answer 2

Dont know  

Answer 3

A) About 5-6 years!!

B) 3ft-4ft!!

C)Dwarf lop eared they are extremely tame and easy to handle!!

D) Dwarf lop eared boy and girls are both tame it doesn't make any different gender they are!!

Answer 4

1) The average well looked after rabbit can live anything from 7-9 years

2) the hutch has to be big enough for the rabbit to stretch its length 4/4 'hops' times, and has to be tall enough for the rabbit to stand on its behind legs

3)netherland dwarf rabbits are good breeds for small children, as they dont get big, and dont require as much grooming, as their short-haired

4)boys or girls are fine, as long as 2 boys arent put together, girls are also placid with other rabbits though.

hope i helped

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Answer 5

a.  It varies by breed with some having more genetic issues than others.  However, it's not uncommon for a well cared for rabbit to live past 10 years of age now.  This is particularly true when they have been spayed/neutered, are closely monitored, and go to the vet immediately at any signs of illness.

b.  My cage is roughly 3 feet by 5 feet and is 3 feet high.  There is a small second level that consists of a platform and access to a hay loft.  I have two rabbits in that and its sufficient since they have free run of the house for roughly 16 hours/day.  A rabbit must have a minimum of 3 hours of out of cage time per day.

I would never keep a rabbit outdoors as they should be members of the family.  Mine wander around the house and beg for food whenever we have something particularly tasty.  They're litter trained and very intelligent.  Also, being indoors I can tell immediately if they are having health issues and rush them to the vet before it becomes too serious.

c.  Rabbits don't make very good pets for very young children.  They typically don't like to be held and must be handled very carefully.  They are fragile and if not picked up correctly can easily kick and injure themselves to the point of paralysis.  Even if the rabbit doesn't injure itself the kicking can be very painful.

For older children, or closely supervised children, rabbits can be great pets.  I don't know if breed makes much difference, although there are stereotypes about every breed.  I had always heard that Lops are mellow and friendly, it couldn't be further from the truth in my case.  My boy is hyper and doesn't really like to be handled.  My parents had a Dutch who was incredibly sweet.

I think it depends more on personality.  If you go through a reputable rescue they will be able to match you with a rabbit that is ideal for your household.  In addition, a rabbit through a rescue will likely already be spayed/neutered.

d.  I really don't think it matters what s*x you get.  Both males and females should be spayed or neutered both for health and behavioural reasons.  The surgery will reduce or eliminate the risk of some cancers and other illnesses, spayed/neutered rabbits generally live longer.  They are also generally better behaved and easier to litter train, there is also a huge reduction in the amount of urine spraying (both males and females can do this).

Some of the best information on rabbits can be found here:

http://www.rabbit.org

Answer 6

a-about 7 years

b-enough room for the rabbit to pace 4 'hops' - but should have a run each day

c-dwarf

d-girls - as boys can get a little aggressive

Hope it helps!

Answer 7

Rabbits are not generally good for children. Children like to pick animals up, Rabbits do not typically like to be picked up.

A) around 10 years

B) Big, preferably indoors and huge, NIC cages are easy to build and can be built as big as you want.

C)No best breed for child. Children should not own the pet, it is the parent that will end up taking care of it when the child decides it doesnt want it anymore.

D)I prefer to pair them off. A fixed male and female. Girls are typically calmer.

Answer 8

I raised Holland Lop bunnies for years so I should be able to help you!  I also had some other breeds!  I kept them as pets but also bred and showed them.

a) they live an average of 4-5 years.

b) It depends on the breed.  I'd say the hutch should be atleast 4 feet long by 3 feet wide for a smaller breed and atleast 8 feet long by 5 feet wide for a large breed like a Flemish Giant.  Your bunny should have plenty of room to run around and should have a cozy wooden box that's large enough for it to remove around comfortably if you're keeping it outdoors.

c) I'm partial to Holland Lops.  They are really cute and the smallest of the Lop breeds (Mini Lops are actually larger, don't get confused).  I love their floppy ears and the babies look like lil' puppy dogs!  Netherland Dwarfs are very cute but can be skittish especially with kids.  Californians are notoriously friendly around kids but are kinda boring and not especially cute (I guess matter of opinion).  Lionheads are a newer breed that's supposedly friendly.  English Angoras are the cutest babies ever but they do requrie a lot of brushing!  Flemish Giants are very cool but are better for older children because they do get quite large!  Your best bet is to go to the American Rabbit Breeder's Association webiste (ARBA.com, I believe) and they'll have photos and descriptions of all the breeds.  

d)In my opinion, boys are usually friendlier but they can tend to try to breed with inanimate objects, lol!  and they can spray to mark their territory (they don't all do this though).  You can spay and neuter but I don't know how safe it is.

I hope that I helped in someway!  Rabbits make great pets (although nothing beats a dog or cat)!  You can walk them on a harness (NEVER A COLLAR, IT'LL CHOKE THEM!) and leash and even litterbox train them if you keep them inside!  Just use bunny safe litter!  One more thing, never give them lettuce as a treat.  Everyone thinks that it's a good thing but I accidentally killed a couple of mine from just a bit too much so I avoid it totally now.  Don't feed babies anything but pellets and a bit of TIMOTHY hay.  Adults can have specially made rabbit treats from pet stores, timothy hay (lots is fine), a tiny bit of alfalfa, a baby carrot or two, tiny pieces of bananas and apples, and a pinch of oats now and then.  Sorry, for going on and on...  GOOD LUCK!!!!  

Answer 9

a) mine lived 10 months :(

b) 4 square feet

c) i kept lionheads...easy

d) GIRLS

Answer 10

a) I think about 8-12 years depending on the breed

b) big enough for them to lay down and stretch out in. also tall enough so they can stand up. They should also have a run (like a play pen) that their cage is in or attached too. Rabbits need lots of exercise :)

c) I adore dwarf rabbits, they were bred to be pets. but if its a young child I would get a miniature lop or something a bit hardier then the dwarf.

d) I have a girl and she's a sweetie, my friend had a boy and he was a little less cuddly but nice all the same.

also, as much as you may think, most rabbits don't enjoy being held. My rabbit looooves to be pet and scratched and brushed but she isn't to keen on having her feet of the ground.

hope this helped :)