I want a Rabbit!!!!?

Question

I have never owned one before but I would love one, I have 3 cats and was wondering If the cats would attack it if it was full grown.
Are they expencive to own?
I don't have a fence around my yard will that matter?, will it try to run away?
What can I feed it apart from hay?
Please give all the info possable thank you.

Answer 1

Yes your cats will attack it at the first chance they get. Cats and rabbits don't do well together. My daughters cat pulled her rabbit out of the cage and killed before we could stop it.
Commercial rabbit pellets are a good balanced feed for them.
Yes you will need a fence or enclosure of some kind or you will spend a lot of time chasing it. You might save on gym fees though. Rabbits are fast runners and very hard to catch, for a person. Once again your cats wont find the rabbit hard to catch at all.

Answer 2

If you get a rabbit you will need to keep it inside most of the time anyways so running away shouldn't be a problem. If you take it outside, you can put a harness on it and let it run around in the grass. Rabbits can be litter trained like cats but do need their own cage and a large pen or room in the house where it can be away from the cats. You can't let the bunny use the same litter box as the cats and shouldn't use cat litter either as the bunny might eat it. Use litter made specifically for small animals. It is possible that your cats could attack it, especially if they are like to chase things as bunnys often run very fast. I would suggest getting a bunny from a rescue that has already been around cats in its previous home. You also should try to get a larger one, eight pounds or more. It will be about as big as a cat so you shouldn't have any problems and larger rabbits are calmer. Make sure you do a lot of research before adopting a rabbit.

Answer 3

Television, you need to do some major research on rabbits...LOL! Why waste peoples time when you have no clue what your even talking about

Esther, : "$25-50 a month for food" For one rabbit ?? Thats insane and way off! I have 7 rabbits that I feed a really exspensive feed and only go through one bag a month and that is less than $25. Also I spend $70 a month for over 100 rabbits ( & thats using 100lbs of feed a week) so for one rabbit your looking at only $10 for feed and thats on the high side.
Also a lot of other stuff in your post is wrong but I wont nit pick...lol

Answer 4

Without a fence you will not have your rabbit for long. Maybe it would run away, or - more likely - become the victim of another (predator) animal, like a fox for example.
And since cats are very territorial, there could also be a problem with them. So overall it might not be a good idea to have a rabbit under the current conditions.

Answer 5

Do NOT let it play with cats! You should keep it in a cage, either indoors or outdoors. If it is outdoors, it should be secure from dogs and cats, have a solid, shaded roof and protection from drafts. If you put it in an unfenced yard, you can kiss it goodbye. They are not expensive to own after purchasing a cage and supplies. They eat pelleted rabbit food and do not need shots, spaying/neutering or regular vet care.

Visit www. arba.net for links to sites with more detailed information.

Answer 6

rabbits are cheap, and put it in a cage so it won't run a way, b/c it will run away , to to a pet store to buy the food, i kon i had 4 rabbits.

p.s when they get scared they will hide under things, make sure that in the cage u put a water bottle in u can get that @ a pet store and put a salt block in and something wood so they can chew on to keep there teeth sharp. clean them often they can get smelly. if u put them i a cage keep the cage away from things they will try to pull things into the cage and eat them. most rabbits hate water, but still give them a bath on a hot day they get cold easly. ir u have any question find the question need rabbit help? and ask there
good luck with your rabbit

Answer 7

You need to do some research on rabbits before you go out and get one. I recommend that you read the book The House Rabbit Handbook and check out http://www.rabbit.org You will need to buy a cage so that it can live in you house. Rabbits who live in hutches in outdoors are subject to predators, flystrike, hypothermia and heat stroke. You will need to feed it pellets, preferably Oxbow brand. The book I recommend will tell you what kind of pellet from oxbow and how much to feed.

Answer 8

Owning a rabbit is not the same as owning a cat/dog. There are a number of things you need to be aware of before deciding whether this is the pet you want in your home.

The first thing you really should do is research different kinds of rabbits and the type you're most interested in. There are a variety of rabbits to choose from, and this in turn affects their care and price range.

Another thing you should do is check with your local veterinarian to see if there is anyone who specializes in small animal care, should anything wrong happen to the rabbit, and for your check-ups.

As with any new animal in the home, it's best to see how your animals react with the rabbit itself. Socializing them first to see if they get along together if you adopt for example is a good way to find out whether you will have problems or not in the home.

Also, I would not suggest just letting your rabbit out without fenced enclosures. In fact, I would say that would be a downright stupid thing to do. I would also keep the rabbit away from areas that have wires, electrical outlets etc. as they tend to chew on these things.

You'll also have to keep the rabbit fairly hydrated and in these summer months it's very easy for them to obtain heat stroke from being stuck in an area without enough cool air. (75-80 is usually a good temperature to keep the room with the rabbit in). Another thing to keep in mind, is that cage cleaning is a weekly chore, ensuring that you have new bedding, as rabbits are very prone to becoming sick from a dirty home.

It is possible to train your rabbit and you should also make sure that he has enough playtime/toys to keep him occupied. If you do take him out of his hutch, you should make sure it is an area that is rabbit safe.

Please make sure that this is a commitment that you're willing to uphold to as with any other animal.

Cost wise you're looking at:

$50-100 on a hutch/cage for the rabbit
$30-75 for the rabbit itself (depending on the breed)
$25-50 a month for food

~~Please keep in mind that their diet does NOT only consist of alfalfa/hay. A good portioned diet also has about a cup of mixed vegetables in it daily, and for special treats you may want to purchase some yogurt treats which run about $5-10 a box .

$10 on bedding whenever needed
$10-15 on grooming supplies (Brushes are very necessary for rabbit care, as their coats can quickly get matted.)

Please keep in mind that these are just estimates, but you're looking at around $200 at the very least for setup. Also keep in mind that Veterinary examinations are not included in the price estimates.

If you'd like some more resources on animal feeding/information check out the link below:

http://www.rabbit.org/faq/index.html

Hope this helped.
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Tiffany D:
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I apparently can't respond to what you wrote unless I edit my own post. Something yahoo should consider adding as a feature on here I suppose.

Price on food really depends on where you live. I'm assuming if you're buying surplus amounts of food, you will end up paying less per pound then going to the local shop/supermarket for stuff (Personally, I spend a good deal of money on organic fruits/vegetables and thus I put a higher price-range on it. Consider the fact also that I've been living in Massachussetts, and the price range gets fairly high).

I didn't say that the prices were 100% accurate. In fact I will quote what I posted earlier: "Please keep in mind that these are just estimates".

If the information that I've posted from the link is wrong please feel free to email me with any corrections you may have. I'd appreciate it.

Below are some links of the informational resources I've looked at via rabbit health/care. If this information is invalid I would suggest that you bring it up with the owner of this site as well. Although from the books I've read this seems to be fairly accurate.

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~Regards

Answer 9

Rabbits are rodents. Your cats will go after it. And the damn thing will dig holes in your yard. And they get weird diseases. And they eat their young. Ever heard a rabbit "keen"?

Answer 10

go to the ocean county pet store because they are giving a free one out enjoy