need rabbit help??

Question

i now what u need to kno about rabbits

Answer 1

It is my opinion that rabbits are one of the best pets any person can have. They are very easy to take care of and don't cost hardly anything. You never hear about them barking at night, tearing up the neighbors trash, or getting in other messes. Rabbits are very healthy animals, I have had only one rabbit that has had health problems and have never taken any of them to the vet.

For a small breed about 7lbs. or smaller a 24" x 24" in. cage is the perfect size. I don't care what you read in the books never and I mean never buy a cage with a solid bottom always get a wire bottom cage. It will save you and your rabbit a lot of heartache. If you keep the rabbit inside you can get a metal or plastic tray to go under the cage, most times you can buy it as a set. Don't buy your bunny from a pet store, buy from a rabbit breeder. The best thing is to contact your local 4-H office about people or kids who raise rabbits.

The best rabbit breed is the Mini Lop (they have floppy ears). Full size they are only about 5lbs. they are small enough to be easily handled by a little kid and are very laid back. I've raised them since '99. My favorite color is the broken pattern which is white with any kind of color spots. Right now I have a broken black & white doe (female).

Most of the smaller breed can be a little spiteful.

Netherland Dwarfs are really cute, but can be really mean especially the females when they are in heat.

Mini Rex are also a good breed if you prefer a rabbit that the ears stand up. They can be a little costly though, because of their fur type and sometimes have skin and health problems.

If you don't mind a big 10lbs. rabbit then New Zealands are great rabbits, they are so laid back. They come in three different colors white w/red eyes, white w/blue eyes, black and red. Right now I have a red buck (male) and he is beautiful and as sweet as can be.

Males and females both make good pets and each have their pro's and con's. Males are better if you are going to keep them outside because they spray and it can make a mess inside, but outside you'll never notice it. Females can be sweet or mean you really can't tell what they will be when they are young. Most just get a little grumpy when they are in heat, but the mean females make the best moms, because they are protective of their kits.

Hope this helps. Enjoy your rabbit. I love them.

Answer 2

Rabbits make great pets. They can be litter trained fairly easily and need to live inside most of the time with alot of out of cage time. They should be fed mostly rabbit food, about a third for their diet should be some kind of hay like timothy, and they should get green leafy veggies every day. Some rabbits need to be neutered. This is especially important if you have more than one as they can be aggressive to other bunnies. Smaller rabbits tend to be a bit more skittish than larger rabbits who are more laid back. They don't usually like being grabbed from behind since they are prey animals and might think something is trying to eat them. I hope this answered your question.

Answer 3

Go to www.arba.net. That's the website of the American Rabbit Breeder's Association. They are the organization that sanctions rabbit shows. I recommend joining the ARBA. They will send you a couple very informative books on raising rabbits and they also put out a very informative magazine called Domestic Rabbits that tells about rabbit diseases, rabbit shows, how to take care of your rabbits, where to buy equipment, etc. The membership is worth every penny if you are raising rabbits.

Answer 4

To keep one as a pet? Basically a cage in an area secure from dogs and cats with shade and protection from drafts if outdoors, plenty of clean water, and rabbit pellets for food. They're pretty easy to take care of and don't require shots, spaying/neutering, or regular vet care. For more information visit the American Rabbit Breeders Association web site at www.arba.net. You can link to several sites from there giving you more in-depth information.

Answer 5

Check out http://www.rabbit.org
http://www.clickertraining.com
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittalk_intro.html

Answer 6

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