I went into my local pet shop today to buy some parrot food and some plants for my fish and fell in love with a rabbit. She was so beautiful and friendly. I lost my last rabbit at the age of 8 about 2 years ago and sold the hutch and run. If I bought this rabbit I would have to buy a new hutch and run. They are not cheap. Also this rabbit is about 5months old and has not yet been out side. would it be creul to put her in a hutch out side yet?.
2007-03-26 04:30:25 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Sounds like love at first site to me!!
You oviously have the experiance and Knowlege for bunnie keeping. So if you have the time and money, y not?
Dont worry about keeping him/her out side, put plenty of straw in there for it to snuggle up in and he will definatly warm enough, if your still worried stick something warm and water proof over the top of the hutch to keep some extra heat in. Like an old coat or horse rug.
Have alook in your local buy and sell add mag for 2nd hand hutches and runs, for some bargins. (or ebay)
OR
Have you considered keeping him as a house rabbit? There easily kitty litter trained these days. Theres info on the web about how to train them. Just google it in.
Hope that helps!!
Let us know wether you buy him or not!!
(O and a quick note to ´´Aerosmith´´ you´ve just asked this lady not to surport the over run of rabbits,and to go to a shelter, but 1) she likes this bunny. and 2) Your a rabbit breeder???? ummmmm?)
2007-03-26 05:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by Rodeo Chick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PLEASE ADOPT!! There are so many great young rabbits in rescues and shelters. The House Rabbit Society most of the time has very young bunnies due to rabbits coming into shelters pregnant. There should be one in or close to where you live. Rabbits also do much better in your house as a part of the family. Mine are both 8 yrs old and are litter box trained and very social. I let them out of the cage when I come home from work and watch them play and lounge. Also an outdoor hutch with a wire floor can give them sore hocks on their feet. Please visit rabbit.org to learn more about the benefits to keeping a rabbit in the house and for a local group in your area.
CL :)
2007-03-26 18:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by Cavy-luv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are prepared to look after the rabbit go for it.You should never buy animals from pet shops on impulse because generally people buy animals such as puppies and kittens beacause they look cute at a young age.You can construct your own hutch. You could probably get a secondhand one.Look in the ads.
2007-03-27 11:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the pet shop owner if they think the rabbit is ready to live outside and if you have the money for the hutch then buy it but if your having thoughts of not buying it then dont,wait a while all rabbits are cute and there will always be more for sale.
2007-03-26 04:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I see that you took good care of your last rabbit since it lived for 8 years. I say you should definitely buy this rabbit.It's a pity for the rabbit to stay there in that petshop, stuck in a cage 24/7. Do not put her outside yet, let her get used to your new house and environnement. Rabbits are very sensitive pets and become easily afraid when they are outside because of the huge space and noises. :) That rabbit needs a wonderful home. Buy it !:)
2007-03-26 04:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by redstar 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you should get a rabbit even if you don't decide to get that one. i've always favored adoption as the way to get new members of my family. it'll cost you more time then just going to a store and getting one but the feeling that you've saved a bun is worth. so many bunnies get neglected after easter maybe you could adopt on after easter.
turning a rabbit into a house rabbit is so much better then having them live outside. you can even litter-box train them.
2007-03-26 08:48:00 · answer #6 · answered by Chrysanthi W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you keep her as a house rabbit? Then she could run about and binky outside in the warmer weather and enjoy being snug and warm with her human family when it's too cool for her. I have house guinea pigs, but rabbits are a lot easier to train. And less daft (sorry pigs).
If you really really want her outside I believe it would be best to wait until summer so it won't be such a shock to her system, then as the weather cools she will natually aclimatise.
Good luck and enjoy your new friend!
2007-03-26 04:39:46 · answer #7 · answered by tigerfly 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Rabbits are only good until the newness wears off, and then they are just hard work! They don't really do much and you have the hassle of cleaning the hutch out all the time. Don't get me wrong, I loved my rabbit, but can you really be bothered to put up with another for another 6/7yrs? O r was I just lazy...ahh
2007-03-26 04:36:38 · answer #8 · answered by :) 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
buy it! i got my baby rabbit today hes sooo cute i have to have him outside cos i have no room but he comes inside with me in the day.
i put some carpet over the hutch so wind cant get in to make him so cold
2007-03-26 13:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by skidleypoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asking the pet shop owner for advice seems the most sensible course to follow; whatever you decide, you've displayed a great deal more maturity in asking this question than some of your answerers have done in replying to it.
2007-03-26 04:46:30 · answer #10 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋