Whether you are thinking of getting an animal to keep your company or you are interested in getting a pet that your children will help you care for, you will find that a rabbit can be a great choice. Rabbits are surprisingly sweet and loving creatures, but it is important to remember that they are not for everyone. Like any other animal, they do have specific needs when it comes to care and housing, and if you want to make sure that a rabbit is a good fit for you, there are many things that you should keep in mind.
The first thing that you need to think about is whether you have enough space for a rabbit. While a rabbit hutch can be fairly small, your rabbit needs a space where they can run and play. Your rabbit hutch is essentially your rabbit's burrow, and they like to go there to feel safe. During the day, when your rabbit is active, he or she should have a space to roam in. A large run outdoors that is properly sheltered from predators can work, or you can simply choose to let your rabbit roam your house, like a cat or a dog.
Besides their housing, rabbits have other special needs such as their handling and care. Even larger rabbits should be handled carefully by an adult or older child, making them a poor choice of pet for homes with small children as it may be difficult to supervise their interactions all of the time. Although rabbits and bunnies usually get along well with children, they are social animals that fare best when living with other rabbits, which is why many people choose to have two pet rabbits instead of one. Not all rabbits will get along with others, but it helps to put them together when they're still young bunnies or to choose two from the same litter who will already be used to one another.
Much like dogs, some basic training will be necessary to make not only your life a whole lot easier, but the rabbit's as well. For example, litter training is essential if you plan on having a pet rabbit that's ever let outside of their cage. And, all rabbits will chew things like wood and electrical wires and they also enjoy digging wherever possible, like through your living room carpet. Because this behavior is perfectly natural you'll need to have patience with your pet rabbit and provide other means of "entertainment" while rabbit-proofing all of the areas he or she will be allowed to roam free.
Always keep in mind that a pet rabbit may live up to ten years or more so be sure you are completely ready for this type of commitment before bringing a new animal into the home.
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