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I've just found an article in The Times from last week where Carol Smilie and Emma Magnus (who writes for Rabbiting On) give advice on choosing the right pet for the family.
There is a question from a parent: 'Our nine-year-old daughter is pestering us for a pet. We can't give the time to a dog - should we get her a rabbit?'
Whilst I think most of the advice given is absolutely spot on and they make good points e.g. a rabbit is a long-term commitment, I was confused by part of Emma's response when she said a rabbit 'should be kept in a pair or with a guinea-pig.'
I thought rabbits and guinea-pigs were generally a no-no combination? I'm sure I remember reading that the RWA does not recommend keeping them together....?
Also, it's a bit misleading to say that guinea pigs and rabbits are happy to be handled - that's not always the case, certainly not with mine! They enjoy a stroke but only if they have all four paws on the ground!
The article is also online with a video.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/specials/perfect_pets/article4315590.ece
There is a question from a parent: 'Our nine-year-old daughter is pestering us for a pet. We can't give the time to a dog - should we get her a rabbit?'
Whilst I think most of the advice given is absolutely spot on and they make good points e.g. a rabbit is a long-term commitment, I was confused by part of Emma's response when she said a rabbit 'should be kept in a pair or with a guinea-pig.'
I thought rabbits and guinea-pigs were generally a no-no combination? I'm sure I remember reading that the RWA does not recommend keeping them together....?
Also, it's a bit misleading to say that guinea pigs and rabbits are happy to be handled - that's not always the case, certainly not with mine! They enjoy a stroke but only if they have all four paws on the ground!
The article is also online with a video.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/specials/perfect_pets/article4315590.ece