Bunny Basics

[BabyGotQuack]

Mine do, because mine are good, and I know they won't do anything stupid.

Fingers crossed for bunnies like yours

 

[Kiki]

Fingers crossed for bunnies like yours

Are you aware how expensive it could possibly be to fix bunnies?
Are you aware that if you don't fix bunnies they multiply constantly?

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Are you aware how expensive it could possibly be to fix bunnies?
Are you aware that if you don't fix bunnies they multiply constantly?

I did know they multiply constantly. As long as it isn’t “cruel” to keep just one that was my plan.

 

[Skye'sDucks]

@Skye'sDucks? You a rabbit, right?

Yup I have a rabbit! Used to have two but my Harlequin passed a few months ago sadly. My Lionhead, Lion, is the guy I have left. About 11-12yo and a bit wobbly (because of two past ear infections) but still kicking

In my opinion rabbits each have their own personality, but I hear lots of people have sweet, gentle rabbits. Two of the three I've had were cuddlebugs. I have one grouchy Lionhead who has and can nip, although there was only ever one or two times he actually drew blood. He's mellowed out a bit (I HAVE had him for about 10 years lol) but he's still my grouchy old man.

I don't know how much research you've done yet, but make sure his main diet is timothy or some kind of similar hay. If you get your rabbit at a year or less old, you can feed him alfalfa, but once he gets older you'll want to switch. Alfalfa has too much calcium for adult rabbits.
Also, I'm fairly certain young rabbits can have a lot more pellets/unlimited pellets (correct me if I'm wrong, I've never had a very young rabbit) but once he's an adult I'd suggest around a quarter cup or so once a day. Too many pellets can cause issues; one of the biggest ones being obesity.

As for medical stuff; corn starch will help staunch bleeding if a nail is trimmed too short, or in the off chance a nail might get ripped out (which should be a fairly rare occurrence. But freak accidents can happen) Another thing I'd highly suggest having on hand is critical care. I love that stuff. It's a powder that has nutrients and stuff you mix with water and syringe feed (at least that's how I do it, since often the rabbits don't want to eat when sick/in pain) It's also a great thing to feed medicine in as well. It's flavored so rabbits typically like it/accept it.
One other thing is that you can actually use baby's gas drops to help get rid of GI stasis, if it happens to your rabbit. If you do some research, there are different things to give them as well to help against stasis (or to at least get nutrients/water in them). I don't have any dosages memorized but it's easily available on a google search.

Hope I helped!

 

[Kiki]

I did know they multiply constantly. As long as it isn’t “cruel” to keep just one that was my plan.

I keep just one and he just got fixed. I'm thinking real hard about getting another one.

 

[BabyGotQuack]

Yup I have a rabbit! Used to have two but my Harlequin passed a few months ago sadly. My Lionhead, Lion, is the guy I have left. About 11-12yo and a bit wobbly (because of two past ear infections) but still kicking

In my opinion rabbits each have their own personality, but I hear lots of people have sweet, gentle rabbits. Two of the three I've had were cuddlebugs. I have one grouchy Lionhead who has and can nip, although there was only ever one or two times he actually drew blood. He's mellowed out a bit (I HAVE had him for about 10 years lol) but he's still my grouchy old man.

I don't know how much research you've done yet, but make sure his main diet is timothy or some kind of similar hay. If you get your rabbit at a year or less old, you can feed him alfalfa, but once he gets older you'll want to switch. Alfalfa has too much calcium for adult rabbits.
Also, I'm fairly certain young rabbits can have a lot more pellets/unlimited pellets (correct me if I'm wrong, I've never had a very young rabbit) but once he's an adult I'd suggest around a quarter cup or so once a day. Too many pellets can cause issues; one of the biggest ones being obesity.

As for medical stuff; corn starch will help staunch bleeding if a nail is trimmed too short, or in the off chance a nail might get ripped out (which should be a fairly rare occurrence. But freak accidents can happen) Another thing I'd highly suggest having on hand is critical care. I love that stuff. It's a powder that has nutrients and stuff you mix with water and syringe feed (at least that's how I do it, since often the rabbits don't want to eat when sick/in pain) It's also a great thing to feed medicine in as well. It's flavored so rabbits typically like it/accept it.
One other thing is that you can actually use baby's gas drops to help get rid of GI stasis, if it happens to your rabbit. If you do some research, there are different things to give them as well to help against stasis (or to at least get nutrients/water in them). I don't have any dosages memorized but it's easily available on a google search.

Hope I helped!

You did help, thank you very much! I’m really hoping for a cuddly one!

 

[BabyGotQuack]

I keep just one and he just got fixed. I'm thinking real hard about getting another one.

Do you need to get them fixed if you just have one?

 

[Anime2lover]

Oh awesome! I’d prefer to keep one indoors as long as they’re tidy animals.

I've kept them indoors before. Provided they are cleaned often enough, given proper exercise and attention, had their basic needs met daily. They can do well both inside and outside. You can also harness and leash train them for trips outside. They love fresh grass and greens. Many of the things you pull out of gardens as weeds can be given to them as snacks. If you intend to breed later on though you will need a separate cage for both the male and female offspring or you will end up over run. Rabbits love to have space to run. I know when I take mine out on leash she does happy leaps and frolics playfully.

 

[BabyGotQuack]

I've kept them indoors before. Provided they are cleaned often enough, given proper exercise and attention, had their basic needs met daily. They can do well both inside and outside. You can also harness and leash train them for trips outside. They love fresh grass and greens. Many of the things you pull out of gardens as weeds can be given to them as snacks. If you intend to breed later on though you will need a separate cage for both the male and female offspring or you will end up over run. Rabbits love to have space to run. I know when I take mine out on leash she does happy leaps and frolics playfully.

You can take them out on a leash?? Do you just buy a little dog harness?

 

[Anime2lover]

You can take them out on a leash?? Do you just buy a little dog harness?

I use a small animal harness. They can be used for puppies, ferrets, rabbits, depending on the size.