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A rabbit might seem like a great per for your family but they are sometimes not fairytale to care for. Occasionally after a family purchases a bunny as a pet they soon realize they had no idea what they were getting into and the poor creature ends up being dropped of at a shelter or possibly the Humane Society. A lot of people get a rabbit based on emotion, not realizing what a commitment it can be. This is especially the case around the holidays and if the pet is purchased as a surprise birthday gift. If bunnies are cared for properly their lifespan can be up to approximately 10 years. Many pet stores out there will market rabbits as low maintenance starter pets and try to convince potential buyers that, for the most part, they are quite independent little guys who will be taking care of themselves. In reality this isn't the case. They are far less difficult to care for than some animals but they do need attention, knowledge and some fairly specialized care. For example many of them require a certain type of hay - it's called Timothy have, although other sorts of grass may be ok as well. Things like leaf lettuces and leafy green vegetables, parsley, romaine lettuce, cilantro and of course their favorite - carrots for something to chew on! rabbits will always require something to chew on since, unlike us humans, their teeth grow continuously throughout their lives. Wooden chew toys can help with this and so will hay and other types of toys made specifically for rabbits. Another issue are the tiny cages you'll often see sold at the pet stores. Rabbits need room to move around and hopefully will have access to a 'rabbit run' this will keep them limber and healthy for a longer time. However, they shouldn't be left alone outside since they can be spotted quickly by many natural predators such as dogs and raccoons. Since you will be purchasing a domesticated rabbit they won't be able to fend for themselves in the wild as they are not used to finding their own food. As far as roommates, they also have to be compatible. Not all rabbits will live together harmoniously. Most cats tends to live well with bunnies which is a bit surprising since cats are natural predators and rabbits are prey animals but because they are generally close in size most often they can live together quite happily. Kids and rabbits are cute together but they may not be the greatest combination. Parents should always supervise how their children interact with a bunny since rabbits have very delicate bones so it's very important that when handling them it is done gently. If they move too much and get dropped they can have quite serious injuries even from a few feet in height. As a pet it can average about $500. per year to care for this kind of pet and that doesn't even include any toys. And don't forget a trip to the Vet to have your rabbit spayed or neutered. Please keep in mind that these animals are not there to fulfill your expectations and you'll need to attempt to work with the animals to get to know its needs and not give up on it when it doesn't quite live up to your expectations. They have many different personalities and you can find out about this from a Vet or through a local 4 H organization rather than just speaking to someone at a pet store. Find out more about pet rabbits at Heavens Half Acre where you can buy Californian or Mini Rex Juniors.
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