Are they easy to take care of? Do they smell?
2007-03-28 11:34:25 · 15 answers · asked by Jacinda 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I had a dwarf lop-earred bunny for 3yrs. She was great!
For the first little while I took her out of her cage for a couple of hours a day, just to get to know me & her surroundings. When she would go to the bathroom I would put her back.
As long as u keep the cage clean (use newspaper on the bottom, and the wood shavings on top), I would change everything 2x a week, it won't smell. The bunny itself doesn't smell either.
About a month later, I put a litter box out for her, and everytime she went on the floor I would put her in the litterbox. It took about another month until she was completely trained. You need to be consistent about it, everytime it goes, put it in the box (or you could use newspaper).
My boyfriend at the time (moron), wouldn't bother watching her when I wasn't at home, so it could have worked faster if he wasn't so lazy (moron).
She was a free-range bunny, and I think she really enjoyed that. She was really more like a cat.
When I would go away overnight, she stayed out. The only times that she was in her cage were when I had a lot of people in the apt., when I was going to be away for longer than a weekend (someone would come over to let her out everyday, and to feed, water,clean out her cage, give her treats and love), or when I would use the vacuum (that scared her).
I think they make great pets.
My 2 nieces and nephew each have their own bunnies (they are really big) and they, their friends and their parents all love them.
Sometimes it is recommended to have them fixed, but I only had 1 and it was a girl so she didn't spray.
I say "Go For It!!" and if you have anymore questions, just ask! I'll be around -Phanti
2007-03-28 13:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by phanti 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you just want something cute and furry I would recommend a guinea pig. I have had 5 and if you spend time with them they get very sweet. I have had a bunny but after a while she got a little mean and was not easy to pick up. With either pet as long as you keep the cages clean neither smell bad, but sometimes females have a gross smell when they are in heat if you don't get them spayed. Whatever you decide, get a boy. Hope I helped.
2007-03-28 11:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by gab 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would recommend a bunny as a housepet IF
-you have the time to watch him/her while out of the cage
-you are willing to get him/her spayed/neutered
-you will be able to clean the cage regularly
My bunny is the cutest little thing ever. Very little smell, EASY small, dry turds when she forgets to use her box (i'm told this lessens after spaying)... quiet and just the most pleasant personality. I've heard males get aggresive and territorial if not neutered. The chewing can get tiresome, but as long as you're available to watch when out of cage, and provide plenty of things he/she CAN chew, on, you and your bun can live happy hoppy lives together in peace~
2007-03-28 12:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by jessilynn777 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes, I would recommend a bunny as a house pet. I have one now and he is awesome. If the bunny you are getting is fixed than it will be so easy to litter box train him, but if its not than dont count on them going in there litter box. If you dont want it to smell than make sure you clean in two to three times a week, just like a cats litter box. They need fresh veggies and fruits, also pellets and water.. here are some good rabbit websites that you can look at. Just make sure you adopt a bunny friend(s) because they make the best pets, and you are savings there lives! thanks
http://www.rabbit.org/
http://www.laanimalservices.com/aboutani_rabbits.htm
2007-03-28 11:42:01 · answer #4 · answered by animluv 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes a bunny can be a house pet. If you do not like the odor that come from them, at your local pet store, they should have some bedding and there are different types of smells you can choose from!
2007-03-28 11:40:03 · answer #5 · answered by nyshayla 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits make great pets! Being educated and informed about rabbits the most excellent way you can be the best rabbit owner. Rabbits do smell unless you get them spayed.
Here is a rabbit forum with tons of information about rabbits and their owners experiences:
http://forum.ontariorabbits.org/login.php?sid=5643899e4980c1ba1082be6aaaff42d7
It is free to join. You can ask anything you want too. . all the Members are very friendly and informative. You won't regreat it. There are all kinds of stories you can also read about people who own bunnies and such cute pictures too!
2007-03-28 11:48:03 · answer #6 · answered by Child Of God 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, bunnies are great indoor pets but watch them carefully when you have them running around the house they chew on everything including your carpet. They are easy to care for and they only smell if you don't clean out their cage often enough.
2007-03-28 12:21:07 · answer #7 · answered by mojobelaski3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They can be a good house pet and can be litter trained. But do not leave them loose and not watched, they will chew electric cords and your furniture. Check out www.hartz.com for information on your pets.
2007-03-28 11:39:01 · answer #8 · answered by Grandma D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tried it years ago and in addition to the s8it and urine on the floor, Bunny chewed through numerous cables. The smell is not too bad.
2007-03-28 11:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by Roger B 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, bunnies are fun for a week or two, but on the third week your tired of it. I had one and i loved it for two weeks on the third week I got tired of feeding it, cleaning its cage, and giving it water. They smell if you don't clean its cage. It's like a hampster in a way
2007-03-28 11:39:08 · answer #10 · answered by Shelly 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋