im want to get a rabbit is it hard?

Question

and i want to keep him in my room is that a bad idea?

Answer 1

Rabbits need a cage, food, water, and exercise. They make big messes which really make it smell unpleasant. Sometimes they bite a lot, which also makes them less desirable.

Answer 2

No, it's not hard. Do some web surfing to learn more about them before you get him, so you're more ready. But I would recommend getting a hutch to keep him outside, or at least in a basement, mud room, laundry room, or area other than your bedroom, due to the odor and mess.

Rather than getting your rabbit from a pet store, first start with Petfinder.com where they have lists of homeless pets by category and/or state.

Answer 3

Rabbits are wonderful pets, but they do take very special care. Do a little research first. DO NOT but a pet store rabbit. Check out the House Rabbit
Society web site for adoptions in your area.

Answer 4

bunnies are easily obtainable - i would suggest you try your local rescue centres as they always have lots available.

as far as keeping him or her in your room - it depends! how big is your room and is there a lot of noise and stuff going on in there? bunnies can be kept inside, they are easy to house train as in the wild they would naturally go to the loo in one place. you will need to buy a LARGE (the bigger the better) indoor cage for your bunny to live in. he or she will need at least 3 hours exercise outside of the cage every day so you will need to bunny proof your room (make sure all wires are protected, no plants are at chew level etc) bunnies are prey animals so are quite nervous so lots of noise and activity around the cage is not a good thing, however, if you spend time with your rabbit he or she will soon come to love you and probably enjoy a stroke.

bunnies live for approximately 8 years so you must be prepared to commit to your bunny long term.

there are loads of useful information sites on the web and there is a british house rabbit society that will be able to give you loads of tips on how to go about keeping a rabbit indoors.

Answer 5

Its easy to find rabbits. I'd recommend that you buy them from a breeder. Here's a good site to find a breeder near you:
http://www.rabbitandcavydirectory.com

You could also attend an ARBA rabbit show. This site will list shows near you:
http://www.arba.net

Keeping it inside would be fine. It will be easier for you to care for the rabbit, then if it were outside. There are many things you can do to keep the aroma down. We have 70 in an outside barn, and one inside rabbit, and you wouldn't know it was there unless we showed it to you.

Answer 6

it is ok to put a rabbit wherever you want to as long as they have a big cage and it is not hard my friend has like 28 untill they all started to sadly develope cancer and die wich apperintly happens alot in rabbits but you just have to have the right cage with the right food and water some wooden things to do on and some vegitables that they like

Answer 7

No it's not hard to get a rabbit. You can buy one at any pet store. And yes it is a bad idea to keep it in your room, unless you want your whole house to smell.

Answer 8

rabbits are social animals so if you can't spend a lot of time with it he may become neurotic or depressed. especially when it gets to the age where it would usually have a mate and he has nothing to do. rather unnatural situation.

Cute idea tho. I think you should get a kitty. They are independent, beautiful, clean, fun.

Answer 9

i think having a rabbit can be hard! ive had 4 over the course of my life and they are by far my favorite pet. but it takes dedication to take care of them. they can be very high maitenence...you need to clean their cage at least once a week, make sure they have the proper food (plain alfalfa pellets) and you need to make sure if you are giving them fruits and vegetables, you need to only do it in moderation. they can get sick if you give them too much. some are also safer for them than others so you need to do research on what fruits and veggies they can eat. too much food with sugar is not good for their tummies, the sugar gums up their intestines/digestive track and is not good for them! never give them human food, either. they also need entertainment which can vary upon the rabbit. definately invest in chew toys because they have a natural instinct to chew and dont be surprised if they try eating carpet (the one i have now goes straight for the carpet and has actually ripped holes in my carpet...) or even try chewing on electrical wires and furniture. so when you let them run around, always watch them and make sure you are supervising them, making sure they arent getting into anything they shouldnt be. they can be very sweet and cuddly but mine also gets moody and doesnt want to messed with sometimes...i swear, sometimes she goes through worse PMS than i do! also, if you have other pets please be careful and slowly introduce them to see how they interact...and never leave them alone with your other pet! especially if you have dogs!
dont get me wrong, i LOVE rabbits! but i think a lot of people dont think it takes much to take care of them and end up neglecting the little guys...so make sure you are ready to commit to taking care of one...
ive known people who bought them because they were cute, but once they realized you cant just keep them in a cage all day, they didnt want to take the time to care for them properly, and they gave them away....which is always sad...
well good luck!
also, there are numerous websites that can educate you further on rabbits...take the time to look info up!

Answer 10

They are fastidious self-cleaners, just like hamsters, if you've ever had one. We had one and he would run back to his cage before he peed. Very tame and smart animals. The downside is, their lifespan is fairly short. You get really attached, and then they are gone in 2 or 4 years, or less.