What all do baby rabbits need

[chickenmama109]

i cant find any one who sells rabbits do you know any places to buy in dallas tx

 

[MrsMistyReal]

@CapricornFarm might be able to help you with your fur baby. By the way congratulations please provide pics & name

 

[junebuggena]

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/grd/d/beautiful-easter-mini-rex/6528351774.html
Found this. Mini-Rexes make great pets. And they all look to be old enough to be sold. Lots of colorings to pick from.

 

[junebuggena]

https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/grd/d/banded-dwarf-hotot-baby/6516947638.html

 

[Fishkeeper]

Be aware that rabbits need as much care as a dog. They need a large enclosure to run around, not just a little cage. They also need toys and enrichment, plus you must either keep a pair or provide at least an hour of social interaction a day, they're social animals.
I'd be wary of anyone advertising Easter rabbits. Most Easter-purchase rabbits are abandoned within a couple of months or end up badly neglected, no responsible seller allows or encourages that.

 

[chickenmama109]

thanks so much for all of your help

 

[chickenmama109]

should i get a bowl and put water in it or should i get a water battle

 

[junebuggena]

Water bottles work better than bowls. Bowls tend to get dumped and played with.

 

[Kruchti]

There are many different breeds and sizes of rabbits. There are rabbit shows that you could attend and see all the different types. At these shows there are people who sell rabbits too. Check the American Rabbit Association website.
I know I fell in love with the Netherland dwarf rabbits, but my DH likes the Miniature Satins, the kids like the Satins and the Holland Lops.

 

[balloonflower]

I will disagree with the statement that you must keep a pair. Rabbits are not necessarily social, and they fight. I realize that sometimes pairs will bond, but I think that's more the exception than the norm. And for fixed animals.

What is your purpose for your new bun? Pet, breeder, show, meat? Your other post mentioned keeping outside with chooks. If so, you'd want to pick the right breed for your climate. A feed store might have good recommendation, but it doesn't sound like yours knew much, so I wouldn't buy there. Junebug gave a couple nice links. My daughter has a pet dwarf hotot buck that is super sweet. But he's an indoor bun. Mini rex are super soft, but you have to know how to care for their fur and prevent sore hocks. Btw--bucks are generally nicer than does for pets.

Ditto on the water bottle vs a dish. And get a bigger one than you think--they drink a lot. Depending on your cage, I like j-feeders for my wire cages. The dwarf hotot has a nifty little combo feed/hay feeder that I like.