I want to buy a baby bunny, but before I do, I want to make sure I am not buying from anyone, who is selling them too young.
2006-11-10 00:58:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Six-eight weeks is generally when breeders sell, but you need to keep them stress-free for a while at that age. That means limited handling and noise.
I would suggest getting one from a breeder who shows. There are lot of different breeds of rabbits and a breeder could help you on proper rabbit care.
Go to the link below and check out "breeds". Go from there to find a local breeder.
2006-11-10 03:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by akakarmamg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was at a local pet store to buy bunnies two weeks ago, they sell the youngest at 2 months. But you might want to read up on keeping rabbits as pets before you buy. They are sociable animals, so there may be a few things you should be aware of. I have two of my own, male and female. However, I don't believe in castrating animals, I think it's cruel. So when they do have babies, I will probably keep some, give some and sell some.
Some of the website with good advice and information:
2006-11-10 09:17:28 · answer #2 · answered by farahhani_ar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As soon as they can eat...They'll be little and sooo adorable. It's hardly likely that you'll find any that are being sold too young, all the ones I see in the pets stores are big enough. We have had up to thirty rabbits at once before (including the bunnies.) Email if you have any questions about care.
2006-11-10 09:30:30 · answer #3 · answered by LiRona 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The british Rabbit Council recommend that no rabbits are sold under 8 weeks old but pet shops are allowed under the terms of their licence to sell them at 6 weeks.
I recommend that they are seperated from the mother at five weeks and kept for one week to make sure theya re feeding on their own before they are taken to any shop and offered for sale.
2006-11-10 10:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bunnies are like kittens - As long as they are eating on their own, they're ready to go. Bunnies develop fast, so anwhere between 5-7 weeks should be fine.
2006-11-10 09:07:58 · answer #5 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states require they be at least 8 weeks old. You should consider rescuing one. The cost of the spay or neuter is usually included in the adoption fee plus you are saving a life! http://www.rabbit.org
2006-11-10 09:50:49 · answer #6 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋