Bunnies

[Connorrm]

Either or would do well. I would highly reccomend getting them neutered. In that case I'd go with males.

Simply because they are cheaper to neuter. Most of my sweetest rabbits were males.

 

[punk-a-doodle]

Most do find that bucks make better pets, because the females can go through some moody periods, plus they tend to be extremely defensive of their territory or nest area (which is part of the reason you bring the doe to the buck to breed). But, I've heard of nasty bucks and super sweet does, so it's not a set rule.

 

[mother o' chicks72]

Will two males be okay living together or will they fight?

 

[fried green eggs]

Too bad you live so far away. My son and daughter-in-law have a beautiful female small checkered giant bunny that is house broke (free run of the house and goes back to litter box) it's and great with their 3 yo daughter but, they want to give it away with cage and all. She is the sweetest bunny but, their daughter doesn't spend enough time with it and it likes to be held.

 

[dainerra]

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I agree that is a larger cage than I have as well. But our bunnies get leash walks on a semi-regular basis and daily handling. I believe those recommendations are based on the fact that 99.9% of people get a rabbit hutch from the feed store (our local sells them 24X18 or something like that) and the bun never leaves that hutch unless it escapes or dies. I've seen more than a few hutches that size that have 4 rabbits living in them!! it's very sad actually....

 

[CranberryCreekFarm]

I have experience with all of those breeds. Personally, I am in love with the mini rexs. Just had a litter last week. I had a dwarf who was very friendly. I had a lionhead, she was a rescue and wasnt well hand trained so was very grumpy.

I think its just like dogs, its how they are raised and their genes. If they are bred poorly, pretty much everything from features to personality will suffer.

 

[CranberryCreekFarm]

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I agree that is a larger cage than I have as well. But our bunnies get leash walks on a semi-regular basis and daily handling. I believe those recommendations are based on the fact that 99.9% of people get a rabbit hutch from the feed store (our local sells them 24X18 or something like that) and the bun never leaves that hutch unless it escapes or dies. I've seen more than a few hutches that size that have 4 rabbits living in them!! it's very sad actually....

Mine are in 24x 36's, ( with the exception of my flemish giant). Then I have 3x4's for the expectant mom and litters. I usually let my flemish giant have free range in the chicken/duck fence (1/2 acre) during the day and put him in his cage at night or during poor weather. The other guys get out regularly in a "play pen".

 

[MiniatureCochin]

One of my rabbits is a N.Dwarf/Satin, and he's pretty calm and friendly, but has become a little more skittish now that he is adult.
Another of my rabbits is rex mix, and he's very curious, but is rather squirmy. However, he wasn't handled very much growing up, so he's not really used to people.

also....DON'T get 2 boys. Two girls can get along fine, if littermates, but boys tend to fight. My two male rabbits have fought, and it isn't a pretty sight. Also, if choosing two young rabbits, make sure they really are both females....or you might end up with baby rabbits a little while.

good luck,



Miniature cochin

 

[4HDad]

My kids raise both Mini Rex and Netherland Dwarf rabbits. We've had the Mini Rex for about 7 years now and the Netherlands for about 4 years.

If you are looking for a pet to be cuddled, I would go with the Mini Rex. In general, we have seen that their temperament allows more of this. We have had some that do not want to be held that way but most do not have a problem with it.

I'm not trying to knock the Netherlands. For the most part, they will set on your lap and let you pet them with no problem, but when you try to hold them they get very wiggly. They don't bite, but they are likely to scratch. We have had a couple Netherlands that did not have issues with being held.

 

[Connorrm]

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I don't think this is really a fair statement. Two males will get along just fine, provided they are raised together - or - properly introduced. Bucks do not keep a territory in the wild. They just roam and look for females. While the opposite is true of females. They are highly territorial. Any combination of gender will work, provided you spay/neuter them.