2007-08-16 15:17:51 · 6 answers · asked by kelly c 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
get the kind of bunny that has the same personality as you. you'll get along with it more easily
2007-08-16 15:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Via 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T buy it at a petstore ... that's the first step. Find a breeder who shows ... you'll get a better quality animal. You'll also gather a wealth of knowledge from a show breeder.
Now if you mean what BREED to choose .. you need to study up on that well in advance of getting your bunny. If you want a SMALL bunny a Netherland Dwarf is nice. If you like a HUGE bunny, the Flemish Giant is the way to go. If you don't want to do a lot of grooming, stay away from the Angora varieties, fuzzy lops, lionheads, and Jersey woolies.
If you know what breed you are getting but need help choosing the right pet from the available bunnies, the best thing to do is play with each bunny for a little while. You'll see which one has a personality that you like. And as a general rule, bucks make better pets than does, but if you spay your doe she will be a better pet, too.
Be sure to buy a quality bunny food (I like Purina and Manna Pro). Safe wooden chew toys are nice. An ample size cage for the bunny to hop about is important. And avoid feeding lettuce. The only good treats for bun are pineapple, apple, sweet potato, bananas and other similar items - IN MODERATION.
Good luck!
2007-08-16 22:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For most people, I'd recommend going to a rabbit show before they choose a rabbit. A rabbit show is a great place to see many of the recognized breeds. I believe there are now 47 breeds of rabbits. A few years ago there were 45 breeds and they have added two since then, but some breeds can have their breed recognition dropped.
A rabbit show is also a good place to get to talk to breeders to learn about the different breeds and to learn a good bit about how to take care of rabbits before they buy one. If you go to the ARBA website at http://www.arba.net , you can look up rabbit shows in your state and local area.
I agree with Cindy. Don't buy it at a pet store. Buy it from a rabbit breeder that shows rabbits. Pet stores know very little to nothing about rabbits. Often they will call any small rabbit a dwarf when that is not the case. They often know just as little about how to feed them too. And if you can, pick up a small bag of feed (like a sandwich bag full or so) to feed your rabbit for the first few days. Keeping the feed the same for at least the first few days will help prevent added stress to the rabbit and will also make it less likely that the rabbit will get sick due to being moved.
2007-08-17 13:16:10 · answer #3 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should choose a baby bunny that's either white or spotted they are really cute or just choose the one thats cute and if you get stuck pick the one that is most calm....
2007-08-16 22:32:30 · answer #4 · answered by A.C. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dwarf bunnies are cute because they have short ears, but i rather regular baby bunnies, with long ears.
Also don't get a female because they get their period and when they are about to give birth, they pull out alot of their fur and it's sort of disturbing.
2007-08-16 22:55:19 · answer #5 · answered by Chance 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think WE can help you. When you go to get your bunny, you WILL know which is the right one. You'll just feel that "it's the one." I know it sounds crazy but it's always true, for all animals and sometimes people. ;-D Have fun with your new wabbit! lol
2007-08-16 22:24:34 · answer #6 · answered by εmily♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋