if you left out its food for it, would it eat it all in one go?
2007-03-27 04:45:21 · 40 answers · asked by plasticbag 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
not outside, and her cage is is inside in this storage room/garage where its warm and she's always in there and she has a place to hide and everything. would she be ok?
is it likely that she would scare herself to death??
2007-03-27 04:54:09 · update #1
and a rabbit sitter isnt really an option for us
2007-03-27 04:54:39 · update #2
The rabbit should be fine. Leave plenty of food and water for it- it won't eat it all in one sitting. I would be concerned about the dirtiness in the cage though- maybe you could add extra bedding to help with waste absorption.
2007-03-27 04:48:30 · answer #1 · answered by not too creative 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
rabbits really shouldn't be left alone like that. A rabbit sitter might not be an option, but can a neighbor come and refill the water, feed, and hay once a day? Or a trusted friend? A sitter is best, but give a neighborhood kid(older) 5 bucks and show him what to do, let you watch him do it to make sure he puts down the right amount, etc. Many rabbits will eat all their food at once. even if they don't, if water runs out, they won't eat at all. If they drink out of a bottle and not a bowel, the bottle could get clogged on day 1, then what? Ask around. Someone you know can feed your rabbit for 3 days.
2007-03-27 05:17:27 · answer #2 · answered by ♪Majestik moose© ★is preggers★ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is only one way you can leave a rabbit by her/himself and that is if it can have its cage in a room with no cable or nice furniture to chew on. The reason for that is that you'll need to leave the cage door open as the rabbit cannot stay all that time confined in a cage. Provided it's not too hot and considering rabbits do not eat that much, and only a little bit at a time you can leave a certain amount of fresh stuff and then loads of other dry stuff. Leave at least two clean water dispenser in case one breaks or something. Your rabbit will be fine. they don't have our sense of time and for them, being alone for 1 hour or 3 days (within reason) is the same.
Hope it all goes well but if you go for that, it's a good idea to have someone go check on the rabbit at least once to make sure all is well.
2007-03-27 18:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by Laurence B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darlin my husband brought home a rabbit one day when he went to buy a horse. What a cute little thing it was. We kept it in a cage, let it out on occassion to run the yard and even went away for a few days without a "rabbit sitter". We had 2 large water bottles for it, and its food bowl filled, it will not eat all its food in one go it eats as its hungry.This is the type of bowl we had for ours
http://www.ferretstore.com/sp-61919.html
Ours did just fine everytime we left her. However when we went for more then 3 days we did have a friend come over to check her food/water and clean the tray. No the rabbit wont scare itself to death. If its kept in the same area you normally keep it in whats the big deal? Ours was outside during the summer {we live up north doesnt get to hot} and inside during winter in climate controlled garage.
2007-03-27 05:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had my pet rabbit for five years! I'm sure your rabbit would live if you left it for 3 days with plenty of food and water, however, rabbits will usually eat all their food in one sitting, and they drink lots and lots of water, so it would be best and safest if you found a rabbit-sitter. It's worth it rather than taking the chance of coming home to a dead rabbit. However, some pet shops have special feeding and water bins that ration out the food and water so that the animal can't eat or drink all of it in one sitting. If I was you I would check that out if you can't find someone to watch or check up on your bunny.
2007-03-27 05:01:58 · answer #5 · answered by happy hippy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look, I'm sorry fifi but you shouldn't have a rabbit if you have not already considered what to do about it when you're not at home.
You have a few options:
- Teach a neighbour how to care for it and either offer to pay them or to mow their lawn for a fortnight or something,
- Enquire at a rabbit boarding establishment, there are some just for rabbits, but a lot of catteries look after little critters too,
- Ask your local pet shop if they would consider boarding her for a few days for a small fee.
This is part of being a responsible owner. Good luck.
2007-03-27 05:13:42 · answer #6 · answered by tigerfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would speak to a Vet if i were you, just to make sure. I personally would'nt do it cos i'd constantly be worried about it & it would ruin my holiday, plus it's not normally right to leave a pet on it's own for that amount of time. So check with a vet or look it up on a Rabbit care website, just be safe. Hope this helps. Good luck.
2007-03-27 04:58:20 · answer #7 · answered by CHELSEAGIRL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits are casual eaters, so the pellets would not be a problem. Give abundant hay and the most important thing is the water. Rabbits must have hay and water to live because you won't be there to give it greens and carrots. Don't allow the rabbit to get near electrical cords. It will probably show its displeasure when you return. We always have someone to come and feed our bunnies when we are away because they need human interaction and their routine can remain normal and the they will get greens, carrots, and pellets daily. Make sure the bunny doesn't get too hot or too cold.
2007-03-27 04:55:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
At home? In a cage? Rabbits eat continuously if you leave a bunch of food. If not looked after they wind up with some injury and very often scare themselves to death.
Doesn't matter--can you board him at the vets?
2007-03-27 04:50:08 · answer #9 · answered by Live, Love and Laugh 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I dont think 3 days is good. 24 hours maybe. They need the litter box cleaned at least once a day and fresh salad, timothy hay and someone to make sure the water is full and fresh. 3 days really isnt good. Id say get someone to come in a look after them if you need to be gone for 3 days.
2015-06-03 07:19:44 · answer #10 · answered by Jennifer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not really to be honest. your rabbit would eat all its food in one go and they need fresh water, hay and fresh greens everyday and their litterbox changed or poop swept up.
have you considered bunny boarding? they usually dont cost too much and you will be put at rest you rabbit will be looked after while you are away.
i have no idea where u are but if you google rabbit boarding with your town or county it should bring something up or you can post on this forum which is full of bunny owners and they may know somewhere in your area.
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/
2007-03-27 08:06:38 · answer #11 · answered by alrightyyy_then 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋