Bun

Does anyone have any of these guys? How are they for care in the long run?

Wonder how it would like to play with the BP.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...8/DSC00172.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...8/DSC00173.jpg

I had one for 8 years. One of the best but messiest pets I've ever kept. She pretty much ran free in my room except when I was at work or school. Then she had a converted dog crate that was HUGE and had shelves in it for climbing and whatnot. If you have any specific questions definitely PM me. I'd be more than happy to talk rabbits. ^_^

We had a bunny for years and he made a lovely pet. Just like cats or dogs though, I think they make better pets if they are spayed or neutered. Intact male rabbits can spray (ours did before he was fixed and it was awful) and female rabbits will sometimes rip out their breast fur to make litters for babies so best if they are fixed I think. Also watch them when they are out as they are chewers. A loose bunny and a hanging lamp cord make for a dead bun bun.

I have 3 of the cute lil buggers, they can live anywhere up to 10 years or even more sometimes if kept indoors, spayed/neutered, etc. Female rabbits are very prone to ovarian cancer, and never live as long if they're not spayed. And as said above, it helps with behavior too! To a point. ;)

This site is my bunny bible: http://www.rabbit.org/

It covers everything about bunny care that I can possibly think of! Gotta find a bunny savvy vet though, because they're very sensitive and need special care. Some meds that are good for other animals will kill them, so it's important to do research and find somebody who's experienced with rabbits.

I love my guys, so much personality! They're sneaky mischevious little stinkers, but adorable and SO entertaining. :) They're our most high maintenance pets over here (well, they were before the cat started having health dramas) but really rewarding and worth the work. I can't imagine having a home without a few bunnies in it anymore than I can imagine not having snakes around these days!

Why does everyone say they are high maintenance? I haven't seen too much of that. Just feed it hay, pellets and vegetables. Some bedding and change every week.

And actually the bunny in those first pictures didn't end up making it. I got another one from a different store that seems to be doing fine.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...t228/bun-1.jpg

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They're high maintenance because of vet bills, the time and affection they need (rabbits get lonely and depressed if neglected, which can also effect their health), and the destruction they do to furniture and carpet. Also, as they get bigger, the room and exercise they need to be happy and healthy

That's awful that the first one didn't make it! :( I hope you find a good bunny savvy vet soon for the new bun, so you can find out the gender and age and make sure he or she is off to a good start. A spayed/neutered bunny is a healthy calmer bunny.

That's part of why rabbit rescues are an awesome place to adopt from, because the rabbits come spayed or neutered with a clean bill of health and often even a personality background! :)

I wish you and your new companion luck.