I decided to live in the city, so I'm 40 miles from a job that I commute to 4 days a week. I'd love to get a pet and I figure a bunny could be a good playmate considering I can't take him/her for walks throughout the day. I've read that you can potty train them to go on newspaper and then let them roam around your apartment.
But would it be unfair to leave him/her to his/her own devices in my apartment 4 days a week? What are the kinds of toys you get a bunny?
2006-09-21 09:41:22 · 53 answers · asked by idiomic 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You can't leave them to roam around your apartment, that is a total myth. They cannot be properly litter trained, they destroy carpets, and they chew everything, including electronics cords. If you want an independent, clean pet, go for a cat!
2006-09-21 12:44:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am not sure about the temperament of bunnies. I am a dog person myself, and I have a year old pug who unfortunately is alone for at least 8 hours each week day. Even though I feel horrible about it, I really don't think that they have any true sense of time. As long as you come home to them at some point and give them all of the love and attention that they need then, they should be happy.
As for toys, probably something that they can chew on, soft plastic chew toys, or something like that. Though it is meant for dogs, the Kong toy is the best. You fill it up with treats and maybe a little peanut butter and it keeps them happy and busy for a long time.
But really, pets are great and you should definitely get one. It is only 4 days a week after all. It will be fine.
2006-09-21 09:54:45 · answer #2 · answered by Heavensent 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To be truthful, I don't know anything about bunnies, but I have had pet parakeets, canaries, finches, cockateils, fish, dogs and cats, and I can say that unless I had more than one of them so they could "relate", as it were, I felt really bad about putting them in "solitary confinement" for most of their lives, just for my "enjoyment". And the cage you could provide will be no where near as big as the wild home they live in before you cage them in. Think that, in your case, you're not only gone for most of the day for 4 out of the 7 days a week, but I know that, for the rest of the time on those days, and for a good part of the days you're off from work, you're going to be too tired and too busy to spend any meaningful time with them, and that's cruel. So, my remedy? Feed the animals that are already outside, but could use a bit of help in finding food. Like, birds. Get a small bird feeder, or hummingbird feeders (although they'll be heading south soon). Feeding fish in ponds or lakes is well received by the fish. If you have any pigeons where you live, they'd love your help. You'll get to know each of them, or at least several of them, because they keep coming back for more. They expect you, regularly, after a while, so they ARE your pets, only they still have their friends and their natural homes. It keeps you house/apt. a whole lot cleaner too. And the wild animals will LOVE you. God Bless you.
2006-09-22 13:30:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly looking at this situation, maybe a bunny is not the best idea. You can't leave it to roam about in your home while you are out. Let's face it, dogs get into mischief at times to. Evenmore, we do too when we are bored. Perhaps you might consider fish or gerbils. The gerbils can play on the toys and feed themselves. Then when you get home, you can interact with them too. No one might think so, but fish are quite entertaining. I look so forward to seeing them daily. Believe me, when the days where you are so tired you can't move a muscle or its cold outside, it certainly feels great to put some feed into the water and take a break. There are also 4 and 10 day feed tablets that you can put into the water, so you don't have to feed daily nor worry while you go on a trip. Last, you can decorate your tank and select the fish that you like most. Its your creativity that you see daily and can be proud of. Fish are said to relax and decrease stress. Hope this helps!
2006-09-21 16:29:26 · answer #4 · answered by hellokittyt012263 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits actually make very good pets for adults that work as they are what as known as crepuscular, which means that generally they sleep during the day and during the night but are ready to play at dawn and when you get home. They can also be litter box trained, but it is much easier to do this when the bunny has been neutered or spayed.
Rabbits can live to be 10 - 15 years old with proper care and they are wonderfully entertaining pets. It is probably better to leave your bunny in an enclosed "bunny proofed" area when you aren't home as they can get into mischief. But when you are home, you'll enjoy letting your bunny out to play and I guarantee laughs as you watch him racing around the apartment
Rabbits require daily care and attention and you'll want to find a rabbit savvy vet.
Rabbits need quality hay, vegetables, and plain pellets. Fresh water should always be available in a crock or water bottle.
You can learn lots more about rabbits at www.rabbit.org
I hope this encourages you to consider adopting a bunny from a local rescue.
2006-09-21 10:09:43 · answer #5 · answered by Martha G 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. It's ok. Just make sure it's what you really want to do. While you are away at work or wherever, maybe it's a good idea to get a good size cage to put it in, so it's not loose all over your house while you are gone. I'm not real sure what kind of toys are for bunnies, but maybe you can check out the pet stores for that kind of stuff. There are those that work there that can help you with that. And always makes sure it has alot of access to food and water. Bunnies are so cute.
2006-09-22 09:12:13 · answer #6 · answered by dreamer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Rabbits are most active during the evening and morning. So if you at work all day and let her out during the evening that's no problem (she'll be asleep during the day anyway). Also rabbits like toys like baby toys (such as the keys) and I have a paper towel tube tied to the top of my bunnys cage that she enjoys batting around.
Rabbits are great animals, but they are not without work. They should regularly be let out of their cages, and they are social animals, so be sure to give her lots of love and company when you can. Bunnies are a little more high mantienece than most people think, but with a little love and care they are the best animals.
Good luck =)
2006-09-22 06:31:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
bunnies are not like dogs. if you leave them on their own for long periods of time they start to get wild. you would not be coming home to a cuddly little bundle of joy. you would be coming home to a scratching, biting, running away animal.
yes bunnies can be tamed to the point of cuddliness but you have to spend a lot of time with them.
i would not suggest you get any pets at this time. if you did get anything at all i would suggest a cat. they are more independent. but again if your gone all the time the animal will not be cuddly or affectionate.
how would you plan on feeding an animal when your gone 4 days a week??
one other thing about bunnies?? they chew everything. wires especially. and houseplants have to be out of reach.
good luck.
2006-09-22 01:34:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a bunny. Yes you can train them to go potty in a litter box. I always kept a stuffed animal with the bunny. They will make friends with it. If you get a male bunny, the stuffed animal will become his girlfriend. Give the bunny lots of attention when you get home. Bunnies like to chew so you have to make sure cords and stuff are out of his reach.
2006-09-22 12:00:58 · answer #9 · answered by grams 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
TO be honest yes, as much as you would love to have a pet you might need to consider if it would be happy and even if it's hard, it's unfair for the bunny to be in a house ,it sees as gigantic, by itself, take for example, would you want to be left at a mansion for 4 days a week?
2006-09-22 13:15:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah i think it would be unfair to keep the cute Little bunny alone it will get depressed and might even die of it.And plus then it is a hassle for you as well.The sin of it.
thinking ABOUT IT WHILE YOU ARE AT WORK..
your mind will not be at ease as you might feel guilty of doing it as wee se you have posted this question..because you are feeling guilty of it already...Unless you have some place fun to keep it and go like a animal daycare or something lol or like a maid or even ANOTHER bunny..If you have two BUNNIES then there is no problem at all unless one of the dies lol...(i hope not) so get 2 not one hen u can be at ease as well.. OK hope this helped you...Think wisely.. I know you will..
2006-09-22 06:33:06 · answer #11 · answered by James 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋