Where to find a baby bunny in Humboldt County, CA?

Question

I have done research on rabbits as pets and am serious about getting one.

I am set on raising it from a baby. Where is a good place to find a baby rabbit in Humboldt County, CA?

Was seriously considering trying to find a mini rex (the rabbit will be indoors) or dutch, as I have heard & read good things in my research.

At what age should the rabbit be spayed/neutered, who does this in Humboldt, and approx how much does it cost?

Thank you for your help.

Answer 1

Raising a baby bunny from birth is a really big job. I've done it 6 times, but mind you that was only because two female rabbits gave birth at a shelter. One of the babies even ended up dying. Babies can't be away from their mothers for at least 8 weeks as well. They need their mothers to develop their skills. You usually get a baby rabbit at a pet store. But CAUTION! Pet store rabbits are full of illnesses. Try going to petfinder.com to find a rabbit in your area. Just think of all the adorable bunnies at shelters. Humane societies put rabbits to sleep because they can't find them homes. Don't forget, rabbits can live to be 12 years old! Thats a long life. Can you commit to it? Think about questions like these before getting a rabbit.

Baby rabbits can be fun but they are also a hand full. Not to mention the rabbit will grow up. And quickly!

Boys can be neutered at 3 months and girls spayed at 4 months. If the rabbits aren't fixed then they have a 80% chance at getting cancer. And it's vicious. Females are more expense I believe but it depends on the doctor doing the surgery.

Mini rexes make good pets. Good choice! Good luck at finding your bunny!

Answer 2

I know you're set on raising it from a baby, but it's only a baby for a very short time.  You are going to have an adult rabbit for a long time and a baby for only a few weeks, so please rethink this.  

Animal shelters are the best place to find rabbits because they are almost always already spayed/neutered, health checked and temperament tested.  Also, they are often euthanized because not enough are adopted.  You'd be saving a rabbit rather than paying someone to add to the rabbit overpopulation problem.

That said, check your local 4-H clubs for ethical kids who raise healthy rabbits for show.  You can also check your feed and farm stores.  I'd check the bulletin board before buying from the store itself.