I have 3 daughters 13, 7 and 1. They each have a kitten so mommy wants bunnies...I have a huge attatcehed garage, would it be easier to keep a hutch in there or outside? I live in WA State average temp is 60-70 and rainy. We cannot have pets living in the house due to allergies...or maybe I should reconsider?
2006-08-29 08:52:27 · 7 answers · asked by Corrina Marie 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
IMy kittens have a 3 story kitten condo on our deck that leads right into an opening we made on the side of our garage where they eat and sleep. They cannot come inside either. but are very content.
2006-08-29 09:45:22 · update #1
Check out the house rabbit society, they have great tips for first time owners. I love my rabbits they're wonderful!
2006-08-29 08:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by Nikki T 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lionheads normally do not make very good pets. They are very excitable, they tend to scratch and become very aggressive around 6 months of age. If you are looking for good breeds for pet rabbits I suggest Flemish Giants, Mini Lops, Mini Rex and french Lops. For the most part if you get a rabbit from a reputable breeder you can tell the temperment of your senior animal.
If you have allergies to rabbits it might be a good idea to rethink your pet choice. Rabbits need a lot of daily handling because they can go wild if not handled properly.
A rabbit can normally live outside in WA (where I am from) with out a problem but if the temp goes below 40 or above 80 the animal needs to be brought in doors and have its temp regulated. I have roughly a sixty hole rabbitry and have had to use my airconditioner for them most all summer. I know many people who have lost hundreds (total for all) of animals this year from the extreme temperatures.
I strongly suggest that before you get your daughter any kind of animal, that she visit a few 4H meetings and find out what kinds of time commitments she will have to make. Also we have many rabbit shows on the weekends here and you could stop by and learn about the different personalities that each breed has.
2006-08-29 19:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by HamSandwich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the other 2 people who answered so far are *dead right*. rabbits make wonderful pets. the houserabbit society is a great resource for someone considering a pet rabbit...and they'll tell you, too, that just keeping them crated up in a hutch is no fun.
the thing i'd like to add is that you have a couple of very young kiddos, and that rabbits can be quite fragile. they are built for speed, not solidity, with powerful leg & back muscles lying over a very light weight skeleton. if your kids hold them the wrong way, or if they aren't being held securely and they kick out, they can break their backs. this is NOT some old wives' tale, i'm a vet.
why not take whoever is the worst allergy sufferer to the dr and have them tested? the allergy is usually going to be to a short list of things, like *just* cat dander, not *all* animal hair. select an age-appropriate pet that won't trigger allergic attacks. i can't reccomend rats highly enough.
2006-08-29 16:42:29 · answer #3 · answered by koi_pond_girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was just at a local kill shelter and they are OVERRUN with rabbits of different breeds and such.
A rabbit hutch is soo bad and boring for them. Unless you plan on taking them out often to play, it is like a prison for them. Rabbits enjoy running and playing. They are wonderful pets to someone that has the dedication to them. They are litter trainable and can be trusted to roam the house.
Many Rabbit rescues are overloaded because people keep buying them and realizing that they don't have time for them. To be honest these are the lucky ones. The others get forgotten in one of their hutches and then starve.
How do you have kittens when someone in your house has allergies??
2006-08-29 16:00:28 · answer #4 · answered by sha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't suggest keeping them in the garage. Would you want to live there? Rabbits should live indoors because they are social animals and want to feel as tho they are part of the family. Also, kids tend to want to pick rabbits up and snuggle them. Most rabbits hate being picked up and will kick. If picked up incorrectly they could break their backs.
2006-08-30 07:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not with cats, no. Cats, by instinct, are hunters. If you really want a bunny please make esur ethat there is absolutely no way the most intelligent cat could stick even a paw in.
2006-09-02 14:58:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-29 19:55:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋