i am thinking of getting one and i think that after i buy the cage and everything it would cost like $10 per month, is that right?
2006-09-17 06:12:22 · 13 answers · asked by Puddlemere United Fan 6 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
They probably cost more time than they will your money.
2006-09-17 06:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by fluffyorangekat 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From the perspective of a previous owner of a bunny...
Time so much more than money. Rabbits are "touchy" creatures and once you bring them into your home they need a lot of time to adjust to the atmosphere to begin. They get stressed (I know it sounds crazy but it's true). With alot of attention they can be overwhelmed and die suddenly - please be aware of this - because we all want to give it affection and attention - sometimes this is not in the best interest of the bunny.
Cage cleaning is horrible - honestly - and must be done daily or the smell will simply drive you and anyone else living there insane. Their pee really is concentrated and strong - will actually eat into the plastic the cage is constructed of. Just so you know.
Feeding them is not the big issue - thats the easy part. Just be aware of all the conditions that surround it. Are you willing to put that much into it, if your not it isn't fair to the animal.
No exagerations here - my kids swore they would look after it yet I came home from working all day to face this - daily... look into everything before making the move to commit. And remember to be fair to Mr/Miss. Bunny!
2006-09-17 06:26:05 · answer #2 · answered by f1utterbyz75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are very right it will cost you about 10-15 per mo. It depends on how you train it some people train them to use a liter box and kept lose around the house. Others keep it caged up and in a bed of wood shaving or some kind of bedding. either way it is going to cost you 10-15 per mo.
2006-09-17 06:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by Barry G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what size of rabbit you get. A 5 pound rabbit is suppose to get 1/4 to 1/2 a cup of food a day. The bigger the rabbit the more its going to eat. I would suggest getting a dwarf rabbit.
You can spend alot on a rabbit if you choose to. Depending what kind of food and bedding you want for your rabbit.
My rabbit eats only Timothy complete food (10 pound for $21.00 cdn). She only has a litter box in her cage filled with Yesterday news( $14.00 Cdn). She gets unlimited amounts of timothy hay
( one cube for $6.00 Cdn)
So if you were to total it up it $21.00 Cdn a month.
One thing that might cost you alot of money is if you have to spay or neuter the rabbit. I had to do that because she was very aggressive in her behaviour. That cost me $200.00. It was worth it because now she is calm and loving.
So I hope that I've helped you out. Rabbits really don't cost alot of money. When your first starting up, getting the basics can cost, but there are some reasonable priced starter kits that include everything.
One thing I really want you to think about is.....are you ready to commit yourself to 5 to 12 years of your life caring for a rabbit.
Cleaning its cage out everyday, feeding it, playing with it, giving it time to exercise, and socialize with it. Rabbits need all that, they are not animals that just sits in their cages.
2006-09-17 15:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by Blah Blah Blah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The food alone will cost $10 a bag. You have to think about the cost of the cage and if it gets sick it can cost about $30 for just an appointment. I really recommend getting your rabbit spayed or neutered. http://www.rabbit.org
2006-09-18 01:22:46 · answer #5 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem I find with rabbits is not so much the food, because their food isn't too expensive. I buy mine alfalfa hay, rabbit food, and give them carrots and lettuce sometimes. The problem is usually that people get bored with them and leave them in a cage all day. Bunnies need time to play and are very smart. They can even be potty trained and live freely in your house. But don't leave em in a cage all day. It makes them so sad.
2006-09-17 06:21:54 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It mainly depends on what exactly you buy. And how big you buy it. I usually get 50liters of bedding, 10 pounds of food, and 10liters of hay every month. So that is around 25-30 dollars. But overall, rabbits are great companions. Hope you do consider getting one.
2006-09-17 07:26:14 · answer #7 · answered by Rivv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have 4 rabbits and we ended up paying at least like 400 bucks and we got them at an auction. but for one rabbit $10 per month sounds about right unless it gets sick or something a 50lbs bag of pellets should last a couple months then u need alfalfa hay or timothy hay. then you need aspen shavings for their dropping pan.then its nice to give them treats and things to play with. if you have a wire bottom cage then they will need cardboard to rest their feet on.
**Hint: they like carboard boxes to sleep in.
good luck
2006-09-17 08:05:06 · answer #8 · answered by Bean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no their cheep. a $50 dollar cage and a big bag of rabbit pellets for like $7 and it will last about a couple months. plus water and maybe some vegetables.
2006-09-17 06:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by stephanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well think about food cost per month or everyother month, items to clean the cage, initial vet visits(unless already taken care of by previous owner) it shouldn't be too much.
2006-09-17 06:21:08 · answer #10 · answered by strwrs7772000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it cost even that much. We used to have a rabbit and it's food cost about $5.00 for about a month...then there's just whatever you use for their litter (unless you have it outside and don't need litter)
2006-09-17 06:21:02 · answer #11 · answered by AHMetcalf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋