Hi everybody!
I was wondering if you can help me...
My friend bought a rabbit about 2 months ago. The petshop told her he is lionhead (but he isn't as fluffy as some I've seen so not sure if he is a cross?)
Well she has to move out of her house next month and the person she is moving in with won't let her take him so she has asked me to have him until she can persuade her new housemate.
I love animals so am happy to look after him but I have a few reservations, as I haven't had a rabbit before.
Basically, he is in an indoor cage atm which I personally feel is quite small (it was from P@H but I can't see it on the website now - it is smaller than the Nero one I think) so she has said she will get him an outdoor cage and run for me to keep him in. What sort of size should I suggest getting?
I'm a bit worried she will show up with a small one. The only ones I have seen that are nice are quite dear so I'm not sure if she will be prepared to get one so if anyone could point me towards a reasonably priced one that'd be good (I thought the Sage one from P@H looked nice and very reasonable but I don't know if she'll even spend that much).
He lives on his own - I know that isn't ideal but will he be OK? I bought him a little cuddly toy today (no eyes or beans in) because I read that if they are on their own, bunnies like those.
He eats Pellets (I think they are Excel - dark green bag?) - are these suitable? I have had a look at what they should eat so know to give him plenty of hay and some veggies. Is there anything else?
He hasn't been neutered or vaccinated - will this be a problem?
Do you have any toys that your rabbits love? I saw the carrot patch toy in P@H - thought that looked good?
Also as a lionhead does he need anything special?
Basically any advice welcomed!! I'm really sorry to ask all these questions but I want to make sure I can take proper care of him before I officially agree!!!
I was wondering if you can help me...
My friend bought a rabbit about 2 months ago. The petshop told her he is lionhead (but he isn't as fluffy as some I've seen so not sure if he is a cross?)
Well she has to move out of her house next month and the person she is moving in with won't let her take him so she has asked me to have him until she can persuade her new housemate.
I love animals so am happy to look after him but I have a few reservations, as I haven't had a rabbit before.
Basically, he is in an indoor cage atm which I personally feel is quite small (it was from P@H but I can't see it on the website now - it is smaller than the Nero one I think) so she has said she will get him an outdoor cage and run for me to keep him in. What sort of size should I suggest getting?
I'm a bit worried she will show up with a small one. The only ones I have seen that are nice are quite dear so I'm not sure if she will be prepared to get one so if anyone could point me towards a reasonably priced one that'd be good (I thought the Sage one from P@H looked nice and very reasonable but I don't know if she'll even spend that much).
He lives on his own - I know that isn't ideal but will he be OK? I bought him a little cuddly toy today (no eyes or beans in) because I read that if they are on their own, bunnies like those.
He eats Pellets (I think they are Excel - dark green bag?) - are these suitable? I have had a look at what they should eat so know to give him plenty of hay and some veggies. Is there anything else?
He hasn't been neutered or vaccinated - will this be a problem?
Do you have any toys that your rabbits love? I saw the carrot patch toy in P@H - thought that looked good?
Also as a lionhead does he need anything special?
Basically any advice welcomed!! I'm really sorry to ask all these questions but I want to make sure I can take proper care of him before I officially agree!!!