I really want to get a bunny... I have two toddlers, ages 1 & 2 ... but i dont know how bunnys are in a home or even around kids...
2007-03-23 08:48:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Maybe if you children were older. My sister has a rabbit that lives in her home just like a cat. He is really cute, but can be very defensive(bites) and if he's not closely monitored, he chews on anything and everything. My nephew is almost 6yrs. old and does fine with him because he is old enough to listen and understand to the warnings about the rabbit will react.
Definitely wait until your children are older.
2007-03-23 09:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a bunny. It "potty trained" quick, but you do have to clean the cage at least every 2-3 days because it starts to smell. I have heard that if you have a bunny as a pet, you should not put it outside in a cage because it will scare them and they will stop being so friendly. I wouldn't recommend a rabbit with the ages of your kids. Kids can be rough and this may cause the rabbit to bite one of them or to become antisocial with your family. When the kids are older and can help with the responsibilities of caring for the bunny, it may be better to get one then. I would say the ages of 6-10. Hope that helps a little.
2007-03-23 16:14:44 · answer #2 · answered by angel_vixn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say take an individual by individual case basis. My friend had a doe who was horrible! used to bite and all that... yet mine is a total sweetheart. Spaying/neutering will usually help decrease aggressive behavior.
Rabbits can be great house pets... they can even get along w/ cats. W/ dogs, you have to be a more vigilant. As other posters say, they can be litter-trained. As for the chewing, simply rabbit-proof your house. It's simple. Place stuff out of reach, and as for the wires, either block off access or incase them in plastic tubing.
Personally, I feel your kids are too young. Bunnies are fragile and yet, strong creatures. They can easily break their back/legs/die of fright, but they can also bite, growl, lunge, kick. I would suggest wait a few years, until your kids fully understand the entire scope of how to respect an animal. Also, rabbits in general don't like to be held.. again, though, you might find one that does. Try looking at rabbit rescues, where ppl can tell you about a rabbit's personality.
Anyway, check out www.rabbit.org if you have any more questions. It's a great and informative site.
2007-03-23 21:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by welonheadmoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bunnies can be great pets for patient people who can take the time to understand a bunneis personality. They are prey animals so having two toddlers running around chasing/grabbing at a bunny who doesn't know they just want to play and won't be dinner. Maybe wait until your kids are a little older or try to keep them separate if you do decide to still get a bunny.
2007-03-23 15:57:34 · answer #4 · answered by Katie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
house bunnies make wonderful pets but 1 and 2 years old is defiantly to young, rabbits are delicate and can suffer from broken bones if the person dose not know how to handle them and diffrent breeds of rabbits have different temperaments much like dogs do you can also box train a rabbit like a cat. if you are still interested in getting a rabbit i would encourage you to go to the American Rabbit Breeders Association ARBA web site and investigate what breed would work for you or go to a rabbit show for more info. remember a rabbit is about a 8 to 12 year commitment.
2007-03-23 16:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bunnies cause a bit of a smell in the home, but if you clean the cage regularly it shouldn't be too much of a problem. When selecting a bunny, pick one that will let you pet it and is not initially scared and/or agressive. These "friendly" bunnies wil probably like your kids, as long as they love it back and are safe when they handle it, if they do.
2007-03-23 15:52:12 · answer #6 · answered by ♫ Kat ♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say don't do it. We had a rabbit and a dog when I was a kid. They didn't get along. The rabbit spent its entire life living in the ivy by the pond out back. It was not friendly, didn't like to be picked up or held - it was just kind of anti-social. And like I said, the dog scared it to death and we wouldn't see it come out for days.
Also - if you are thinking of getting one for Easter, it is widely known that after easter, pounds are full of bunnies and chicks that people got for the fun of it, not realizing what the long-term life with that animal would be.
Stick with the basic pets: cat, dog, bird, fish, hamsters. Your kids will be happier.
2007-03-23 15:52:08 · answer #7 · answered by Steven D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend that is three and she love her bunny and it loves her they get along fine I have 5 rabbits and love them we get along fine but a 1 year old with a rabbit is not a good idea rabbit owner for over 12 years if you do get a rabbit be careful
good luck
2007-03-26 15:48:16 · answer #8 · answered by Robin S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had "house rabbits" for about 7 years now....no, they are not for toddlers, no way, no how. Rabbits are very sensitive, cant be picked up and slung around like cats or dogs, and yes, they do bite.
My french lop used to bite, growl and actually charge people in and out of her cage!
2007-03-23 16:11:13 · answer #9 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want an cuddly little animal get a small dog. Bunnies normally don't like being held and little kids will most likely get bitten and scratched.
2007-03-23 16:04:33 · answer #10 · answered by MLE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋