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All About Bunnies
Believe it or not, rabbits are the most common household pet. Okay, don't believe that, it's a lie. However, rabbits are becoming increasingly more popular as pets. There are currently just under 50 recognized breeds of rabbits weighting from pounds to usually about 10-15. The heaviest rabbit was recorded at a solid 55 pounds. Naturally, he was elected as the president of the bunnies and started a campaign against being hunted.
By Living The Dream6 years ago in Petlife
Guide to Owning Rabbits
Let me start by saying, rabbits are not the starter pets everyone thinks, and they definitely not for small children. Cages are too small for rabbits, and outdoor hutches are dangerous. Rabbits won't be happy living in a cage. The ones from pet stores are not even suitable for a rat. They are much too small. Your new rabbit will be much happier in an exercise pen when they can't be supervised and having free roam when you can watch them. It's even better if you can rabbit proof your entire house so that it's safe to give them total free roam of the house. Just one room in the house is also suitable. Keeping your rabbit outdoors has too many risks. When the rabbit is outside and out of sight, it is easy to forget about them, to forget to feed and water them, to not pay attention to them, and that makes for an unhappy and lonely rabbit. There is also risk of predators. Rabbits are prey animals. Even if the hutch is secure enough that nothing can get to the rabbit, they could die of fright just seeing the predator. There is also higher risk of fly-strike, and parasite infections for rabbits kept outdoors. They could also fall victim to extreme weather conditions come winter and summer.
By Katherine Reed7 years ago in Petlife
Why Rabbits Make Fantastic Pets
First off, most people think rabbits are just outdoor pets, living in hutches and stroked maybe once or twice a day with playtime in runs when the weathers nice. This could not be further from the truth. Rabbits make fantastic pets, and they can live in the home and can be taught to use a litter box just like a kitten would be taught, although some bunny-proofing will need doing to avoid any much-loved items (or phone chargers) getting chewed to bits! They are intelligent and can grow to be very affectionate. They just need a little time to get to know their owner.
By Leah Jade Wimpenny7 years ago in Petlife
Can My Rabbit Communicate with Me?
Rabbit owners the world over ask themselves the same question: Can my rabbit communicate with me? There are certainly times where it feels like your connection with your pet is deeper than meets the eye. While cat and dog owners know how to interpret their animals' body language, it can be harder to learn the languages of small pets. But I have good news! Your rabbit can communicate with you, and probably is trying to communicate with you on a regular basis. Now, for the important question: What is your fuzzy friend saying to you?
By Chelsea Lynne7 years ago in Petlife
5 Completely Valid Reasons You Should Get a Bunny
Looking for an incredibly cute, low maintenance pet? Your search is over. If you're like me, no one ever told you about the benefits of having a bunny. But now that I've experienced what it's like to have one, I am a bunny lover for life!
By Jaclyn Moore7 years ago in Petlife
Tips to Keep Your Rabbit Healthy Through the Summer Months
While shelter from cold weather is something often emphasized in the construction of rabbit hutches and so forth, how to handle hot weather is sometimes overlooked. Look to rabbit behavior in the wild for clues - rabbit warrens are in the dark, cool underground and rabbits come out to feed in the early morning and at dusk. In the wild, rabbits avoid being out in the bright, hot, afternoon sunshine. So domestic rabbits aren't good at handling hot weather, either.
By Charlene Little7 years ago in Petlife