Is a BUNNY a good pet for a two year old?

Question

We can't have dogs or cats but she absolutely loves bunnies. Good idea or not?

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I am NOT gonna let it run around the house! I want to keep it in a big "fish tank" and take it outside sometimes. I have no problem cleaning up poo. (I have a two year old!) Thanks for your responses!

Answer 1

I dunno cause they can be quite violent and kick or bite but maybe as long as you keep them well supervised when theyre together in the garden or house. And make sure the child learns to be gentle with the rabbit.






To the person who said they do not live long- I don't know what you did to your rabbit but mine lived for years!!!!!























WOAH did you just say youre keeping it in a fish tank??????????????? rabbits belong in a hutch in the garden or like we had a rabbit cage in our house with our house bunny . :s FISH TANK? Im confused

Answer 2

My cousins had a pet rabbit because of their allergies this was the perfect pet. It lived about 10 years. You will still need to take it to the vet to have it's teeth clipped every so often and they tend to get fur balls like cats. My aunt gave it pineapple juice or something to break down the hair in the stomach. I don't think it's a BAD pet for a two year old, but it can bite if it's not handled correctly. Remember that bunnies are fast, so when you take it outside put it on a body (?) leash. Good Luck and have fun!

Answer 3

I don't think a child needs a pet until they are able to comprehend the pet is a living being and until they are old enough to help care for it.

But, if you are set on a pet, a bunny is a good one to have. Bunnies can be house-trained just like cats and dogs. They will even use puppy pads and litter boxes.

I had one once that lived outdoors in our fence in back yard. It loved to swim in our in-ground pool. It would come in the house and visit for a while but then go back out. He had the tendency to use the same spot to potty. Needless to say we had a little mound of pellets to clean up.

Bunnies can live a long time, too.

Happy hunting for the right pet!

Answer 4

Bunnies don't make good pets for anyone. I know your plans sound great right now, but bunnies are messy and the way you want to keep the bunny in an aquarium is inhumane. Bunnies don't like walking in their own poo and they will get infections if they do. So, either it is cages outdoors specially made for bunnies or a cage indoors specially made for bunnies. Either way, they make horrible pets.

Answer 5

While some rabbits can be litter box trained, remember that they are generally NOT snuggle-bunnies. They bite, scratch, and generally do not like to be carried around.

Rabbits will sit very still for a long time (making them not much fun to watch), and can't be trained to play with a ball, a string, or a light (like a cat or dog). They won't come when she calls them, or for treats. They generally do NOT like to be put in costumes, leash-led, or carried around.

Also, rabbits grow pretty quickly into BIG rabbits, and make a LOT of stinky poop. The poop is highly acidic, and will kill the grass under the pen. It smells terrible, and isn't good for most gardens, either. They scratch at carpeting, dig at hardwood floors, and knaw on furniture legs.

Magicians like rabbits because their instinct is to sit very very still (avoiding predators), not because they can be trained to do tricks.

Stick with a group of stuffed pets, especially for a toddler.

Answer 6

I don't see why not... I used to have bunnies. I have neva been bit by one and they don't make noise. Smart though, because everytime I put one in a cage, they would figure out a way to get out. You would be able to find them in a dark area of the house. And when you've had one for a while and they get loose outside, don't worry, they won't stray too far; but run fast to catch it. Get a small one and the bunny will bond with the little two year old. So yea, I don't see what's wrong with having one.

Answer 7

When we got our bunnies, we were told they only live for 5 years....that was 8 years ago....we have 6 bunnies, of the 6 only 2 are friendly enough to hold and play with....they were all raised the same way, same attention etc...bunnies will nibble on fingers and they can scratch really bad....as with anything..you really never know what you're going to get...

Answer 8

Not the best pet you could get..... they are cute when small, but like most pets, they grow up. They do bite and like to chew stuff. I think a two year old would be too rough with a bunny.... How about some nice, colorful fish?

Answer 9

We set up a small tank in our 2 yr. olds bedroom with one of those little aquatic frogs in it. She loves it! She turns the light on and feeds it every day. A bunny may be more maintenance than you'll want to do, since, of course, you'll be the one cleaning up after it! Or maybe a goldfish would be good.

Answer 10

No.

Personally, I can't fathom why someone would get a two-year-old a pet to begin with. It's a responsibility, and a two-year-old can't even be responsible for herself yet.

Anyway....

I'd stick to a goldfish for now. Let her have a more interactive pet when she gets a little older and understands the responsibility of having a pet and understands how to treat a pet.

Answer 11

imo bunnies are for more mature children. they can claw and bite when they feel threatened and are very sharp. they do like to be held for petting but mostly like to hop around. a small child chasing a rabbit around can easily fall, fall on the rabbit or be seen as aggressive instead of playing. small fingers through a cage could be perceived as food also. my bunnies like to nip at me even if they are small affectionate nips.

also, you will be in charge of constant cleaning. bunnies require a lot of cage cleaning. they kick and throw things out of their cage which can easily be picked up and eaten by small children including litter, food and feces. yum!

i have two rabbits and these are somethings to consider. i would wait until your child was older for this type of pet. i do think bunnies are a great pet.