Taking care of a bunny?

Question

I am going to get a bunny. Will it need a cage or can I just let it roam free in the house? Also, is it possible to train a bunny to do tricks?

Answer 1

Before you get a rabbit, I suggest that you get interviewed by a member of your local house rabbit society. Rabbits are not pets for small children.  They do like to eat electrical cords.

I have up to 5 rabbits living with me, however I currently have two.  Both are litter box trained and I enjoy their playfulness.

  

Answer 2

I suggest you get a cage for it.

Roaming free is not that good, if

the bunny is a baby and is not

recognized with the house.

it could get hurt and need a vet.

Rabbits are not like dogs and cats.

They should stay in a good size cage

with toys, food, water, and treats.

Im not sure about the tricks,

look it up on google. good luck with

your bunny rabbit:):):)

Answer 3

I use to work for wildlife rescue and we would take in alot of domestic bunnies. Its sad how many people buy rabbits and dont realize how much work they are and they dump them. I would like for you to think hard on your decision before buying one. alot of people don't realized that having a bunny is more work than having a dog. you will need a cage but keep in mind a rabbit needs alot more space than say a guinea pig. Yes they can roam the house and i encourage it because a rabbit needs plenty of exercises. this helps with digestion and health.  yes you can train a bunny and the best thing you can do is litter box train them. YES they can be litter box trained. do not feed them JUST over the counter rabbit pellets, its very high in fat and rabbits are prone to obesity. give them small amounts and suplement their diet with plenty of fresh greens and veggies. Fruits are ok but to much will give them loose stool. They MUST have hay. with out hay they have digestion problems and it helps keep their teeth filed down. rabbit teeth never stop growing and if left un attended then the teeth will grow right through their bottom lip or up in to their sinus cavities. alot of rabbits are prone to getting sick if not properly taken care of so watch for signs of loose stool, sneezing, and wet paws. if the rabbit has a runny nose they tend to wipe it with their front paws and the fur will be wet. Dont get them a cage where the rabbit p**p falls through the bottom of it. Every day a rabbit will p**p out a small vitamin pellet that they need to eat and if they can not get to it then they can not eat this. If at some point you decide you do not want your rabbit anymore PLEASE do not dump it in a park. domestic rabbits can not survive on their own. take him to an animal shelter where he has a chance of finding a good home. Releasing your rabbit does not make him free it makes him food. also keep in mind that alot of animal shelters euphanize animals that they cant find homes for so dont buy one if you have any intention of giving him up. Its not fair to the animal.

Answer 4

I have 2 rabbits. I would recommend you put it in a cage. because if you don't you will have little balls of p**p everywhere.and smelly urine too...you can let them out from time to time. but don't let them roam free all the time they will also chew up eveything!

Answer 5

With your bunny living indoors or outdoors, it will need a hutch. It will be somewhere for it to rest, and stay safe in while your busy or out. If your bunny's living indoors, you'll need a simple hutch, that you can place in a safe area on the floor. You can buy this on-line or in a pet store that sells rabbits. I recommend a place like; pets at home. If you want your bunny to live outdoors, i recommend that you get a hutch that is not touching the floor, or put the hutch on a table, this will stop the damp getting to the bottom of the hutch and giving your bunny a chill. Always be prepared for your bunny, by making its home the day before you buy it. Make sure it has water, food, and bedding. For the bedding i personally use straw, but you can also use sawdust, and paper shreddings. When you first get your bunny, i recommend leaving it alone for around 3-5 days. So it wont get stressed. So, feed it twice a day, and change its water once a day, and then just leave it. If your bunnys living outside, i would get a water proof cover/blanket to cover the front of the hutch at night, so it doesnt get wet/cold and become ill. If your bunny is going to roam free in the house, i would bunny proof things, like covering all wires, making sure there is nothing that it can chew on, and that its a safe enviroment so your bunny wont get hurt. I dont recommend having your bunny roam a wide space, because straight away it might become confused. Now the answer to your second question is, yes, you cant train your bunnys to do thinsg like tricks. For example, if your bunny is in the house, you might want to call it and make it come to you. To train your rabbit how to do this, get a treat and crounch down onto the floor, get a treat and when your bunny comes towards you say your bunnys name then say come. E.g "Lily, come." There is many more tricks you can do with your bunny, so heres a link on how to teach it some more; http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesA...

I hope this helps!

Answer 6

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

they need cages for part of the time yes.. they will chew your cords so make sure all cords are out of the way..

tricks?? no...

read the link - its great!

Answer 7

If you would like to keep your rabbit inside on the floor, it is possible to teach them how to use a litter box. If you would like more info on that you can contact the "House Rabbit Society". They can give a lot of info on how to keep rabbits in the house.

I would recommend that you get a cage even if you are going to let your rabbit run loose, you will have times when you don't want you rabbit to bother you or your rabbit will use the cage as a 'safe' place (like a den for wild rabbits). You can also contact the ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Assoc.) for information. Also 4-H is an excellent resource, you can go to your local Extension office and they will help you.

Answer 8

Yes, you'll need a cage. They have bunny cages at pet stores. You'll also need some sort of bedding and you'll have to clean it out often. You can train them to use a litter box. I wouldn't let it roam free unless it will use the litter box, otherwise you'll have little puddles and droppings all over the place! I don't know about the tricks. I know of some people who have trained their bunnys to do some things, but it would take a lot of time and practice to do it.

Answer 9

You will need a cage for it, and when they are roaming the house, they must be supervised at all times.

Bunnies can learn tricks.  

Answer 10

Rabbits can be litter trained, but it's a good idea to have a cage and only let them roam around when you can closely supervise them.  If you just let them explore on their own they will chew on anything they find especially power cords and can severly injure themselves.  

You need to be willing to do things such as trim nails, and you may have to take it to the vet often as many rabbits suffer from a condition known as maladentia where their front teeth don't line up properly and therefore grow too long and need to be trimmed by a vet.  

Also, make sure you're ready for a possible LONG commitment.  My father bought me a dwarf rabbit when I was 8 years old thinking it would live for a few years like a hamster does, but he lived until I was 23 years old.  He lived to be 15!!!!  So make sure you and your family are ready for the responsibility before you get a rabbit.

Answer 11

Yeh , get a cage for your bunny! It wont be too pleasent just roaming out , they dont always get littertraines as well as you would want them too!

Ive heard that someones bunny can jump up the steps and go back down them, i dont know what else they can do?

Answer 12

Get a hutch for it but you could have it house trained if youdon'tnot want a hutch. The best direction for positioning the rabbits hutch is towards the south-east, not facing the wind or sun. placing the hutch in the shade and against a protective wall or fence is always a good idea.

The best litter for rabbits is dust extracted hay and straw ( there is less risk of mites and moulds.) It is also acceptable if the rabbit eats this litter. But the straw can be spiky and prick the rabbits paws some times hurting them!! so go for hay!!

Rabits Body Language:

Gently nugging you with its nose means "hello" or "i wish to be petted."

l*****g you hand an expression of affection.

Pushing you hand away means "Thats enough atroking thank-you."

Lying flat on its stomach with ears folded back close to the body and eyes open and alery usally means the rabbit is prepering for trouble.

As above but eyes half closed means "i would like a nap now."

Sitting on its haunches means " lets see, hear and smell whats going on."

Rolling on the ground means " I feel great."

Squatting with ears folded back means content with life

Rising up and jumping on hind legs indicates happy exitement and curiosity.

Snuggiling up to you or following you around the house/garden means the rabbit realy loves you.

Nipping you with its teeth usally means move over please or i have had enough of that.

Hope this helps!!