I'm trying to convice my parents that I want a bunny and could take care of it. So I am setting up a powerpoint presentation, and I was wondering any one has anything I should add to the presentation, so they know how I am ready for the responsibility
I covered
Vet, Food, Housing, and who can take care of it during vacation
Thx
2006-11-09 11:29:41 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Im 15, and yes I will be paying for them
2006-11-09 11:47:56 · update #1
I have two, both came from the SPCA both spayed/neutered. You cannot/should not keep a rabbit with out getting it spayed or neutered they get too aggressive not to mention they WILL get health problems when they get older. The surgery is not cheap. You need to remember that well cared for rabbits live for 10 years or more. Are you ready for that commitment? Also remember that most "rabbit food" is not good for them. Rabbits need to eat gass hay. You will need to find a place that you can buy this from as pet store hay is so old no smart bunny will enjoy eating this. Rabbits need a big cage unless you plan on letting them run around the house which is not a good idea unless you 'bunny proof' Put this type of cage in your presentation it will save you lots and lots of money
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You can litter train rabbits but you CANNOT use clay cat litter. Remeber too that rabbit urine smells really really bad to they need to be cleaned every day. Rabbits also really like to have another rabbit around. They get very lonely if you only have one but rabbits can be very fussy about living with another bunny you have to make sure they like each other first!
If you have not looked at this page yet its a good idea to read what they have to say before getting a bunny. http://www.rabbit.org/
Just make sure if your parents let you get a rabbit that you really really want one for its whole life. Too many rabbits are killed every day in a shelter. And think about saving one or two from a shelter instead of buying one from a pet store!
Good luck!!
2006-11-10 14:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by cwhl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should get a rabbit from a shelter and save a life. Plus the cost of the spay or neuter is included in the fee. A great book to read is the House Rabbit Handbook and go to these websites.
2006-11-10 00:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I as soon as lived with an English household. No, I wasn't an alternate pupil. That might be cool. They had been my foster household at the same time me mum did a further stint in detox. Anyway, their code phrase for female pads and tampons used to be "bunnies." Dunno why, and care much less. But to this present day, together with my love of Bangers and mash, I use the phrase bunnies whilst I want female paper merchandise. Are they adorable? No. It's only a manner of averting the phrases "pads" and "tampons" at the household grocery record.
2016-09-01 10:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a rabbit for 2 years now and she pretty much takes care of her self all i have to do is put food and water out for her.shes better behaved than my dogs she even learned how to use the doggy door by herself.you can pottytrain them too she goes on a cat litterbox and doesn't need any toys or to go for walks but you do have to make sure u take care of their fur it grows very quickly.
2006-11-09 11:45:27 · answer #4 · answered by ali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great that you are putting together a Powerpoint. LOL...Way to get their attention.
You will want to talk about the care.... show that you know how/what/when it needs to eat- how you will fit that in your schedule.
Show a schedule for cleaning the cage. (I had one- they are messy little guys!)
Talk about why you love this animal more then any other and what it means to you and why.
Good luck on your "pitch"!
Yes.. I am wearing a turkey hat.
2006-11-09 11:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well heres a thing or 2 about rabbits. just because your booksmart doesnt always help when your taking care of them. you need common sense to. im not judging but i dont think your ready for a rabbit. Im 14 and just got a rabbit and i was clueless when it came to common sense i started studying but that didnt do any good. And expenses are outrageous we paid $100 for one cage.
not that i support it but you can add their body signs
2006-11-09 12:11:02 · answer #6 · answered by Bean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about the cost of the animal, the cage, and it's food? Who will pay for it? Parents are always concerned about $$$! Good luck on your bunny, I hope you get it.
2006-11-09 11:37:43 · answer #7 · answered by dolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cleaning of it
what to do when u get lazy
i too wanted a rabbit once, i got the rabbit and cleaned it etc for the 1st few months. then it suddenly became a chore and i tended 2 leave it 4 the parents... make sure u r actually up 2 the cleaning etc
2006-11-09 11:32:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbit's chew a great deal. Mention how you plan to 'rabbit proof' the house when you let him out to play. Cords, wire, and furniture are all favorites and can be quickly chewed through and destroyed, often to the harm of the rabbit.
2006-11-09 11:39:13 · answer #9 · answered by Empy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spend some time at www.rabbit.org. There's a LOT of info on proper rabbit care there. Good luck. They're great pets... but they're just as much work as a cat or dog... so be prepared.
2006-11-09 11:39:03 · answer #10 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋