2007-01-03 17:06:10 · 13 answers · asked by katie l 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
yes it is alot
2007-01-03 17:07:27 · answer #1 · answered by wood explorer 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Basically, you need to clean out its cage and provide it with fresh shavings or newspaper a few times a week, provide it with hay and plain rabbit pellets, and take it out for gentle, confidence-building handling sessions. Hay is messy, and it's hard to get a rabbit to trust you, since they're so easy to spook.
If you let it have the run of the house, rabbits can be very destructive, far more than dogs or cats. Some rabbits dig through carpets and chew on the wall corners, and pretty much all of them will chew through any electrical cords they find. They like to use just one spot as a toilet (that's where you'll put the litter box) but they might still leave droppings around.
Finally, a rabbit will do slightly less damage to your forearms than a cat, if you startle it. They have long claws.
2007-01-03 19:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have to agree with the people that have told you that rabbits are a fair amount of work... IF you want a nice healthy rabbit.
They continually graze all day and must be given a fresh supply of food daily, Too much of any one thing is bad for them ( much the same as it is for us) that includes things like lettuce ( should only be given a little bit of lettuce) and carrots.
They can eat cooked potatoes ( if you have lots of potatoes) just peeled and boiled. BUT if you have guinea pigs in the same enclosure DON'T give them potatoes as they aren't something that's good for guinea pigs.
They eat lots of grass BUT do not give them lawn clippings from when you mow as the fuel is toxic.
If you have an indoor rabbit It can be trained to use a kitty litter tray BUT be very mindful of electrical wired and telephone lines as they may chew through them.
larger rabbits are more placid than the smaller ones and if trained early, you can teach them to walk on a leash.
2007-01-03 19:49:04 · answer #3 · answered by ll_jenny_ll here AND I'M BAC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in certainty, you're able to desire to scrub out its cage and grant it with present day shavings or newspaper a pair of events each and every week, grant it with hay and straightforward rabbit pellets, and take it out for gentle, have faith-construction handling training. Hay is messy, and it is tough to get a rabbit to have faith you, because of the certainty that they are so uncomplicated to spook. in case you permit it have the run of the place of living, rabbits is additionally very unfavourable, far extra than doggies or cats. some rabbits dig via way of carpets and chew on the wall corners, and often all of them will chew via way of any electric powered cords they come across. they want to make the main of in uncomplicated terms one spot as a bathing room (it extremely is wherein you will have the skill to placed the muddle field) in spite of the undeniable fact that they might whether go away droppings around. finally, a rabbit will do quite much less injury on your forearms than a cat, once you startle it. they have long claws.
2016-10-06 10:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by wiemer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all.
They must be fed and watered every day and they need to have their cages and bowls cleaned regularly.
The hardest part is sometimes deciding on the breed perfect for you and finding a reputable breeder in our area.
The American Rabbit Breeder's Association has a list of recognized breeds and breeders.
2007-01-03 17:20:31 · answer #5 · answered by Tater Salad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think pet rabbits are great. Be aware that you need to provide something for them to gnaw on, because their teeth grow constantly, and you must trim their nails regularly. Other than that, they're pretty low-maintenance.
My bunny lived to be almost 9 years old!
2007-01-03 17:55:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not very difficult to care for a rabbit, but u must clean its cage every day and make sure they have lots of food and water.
trim there nails.
have fun and enjoy your rabbit.
2007-01-04 01:02:55 · answer #7 · answered by horses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a whole lot of work, but there's not as much return as with another pet. More fun than a fish, less than a dog.
But they are cute.
2007-01-03 17:14:42 · answer #8 · answered by joecool123_us 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the breed of rabbit you get yes you need to clean it's cage everyday plus make sure it has food and fresh water then depending on the breed you will need to brush it alot like French angoras you need to brush them everyday.
2007-01-03 20:07:54 · answer #9 · answered by redwhitehuskypuppy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually they can be a wonderful pet. Jack (his name) was awful before he was neutered, but now he is cuddly, clean and (I kid you not) toilet-trained. He is very little work and we give him the run of the house.
2007-01-03 17:08:45 · answer #10 · answered by balderarrow 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A surprising amount actually. And even though their cute, they can be mean
2007-01-03 17:17:03 · answer #11 · answered by supernatural_luver 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋