Did you know there are estimated to be over a million rabbits kept as pets in the UK, making them the third most popular pet after cats and dogs? There are many different breeds of rabbit and many vary in size and personality. Normally rabbits live for 8-12 years but some can live for longer. Liquorice (my rabbit) is only one year old and is a rex crossed with a silver fox. A silver fox is a rabbit that has a sandy coloured line between her tummy colour and body colour. Owning and caring for a rabbit is great fun and extremely rewarding but is a big responsibility and a long term commitment in terms of care and finances. If you own or are responsible for a rabbit, even if it’s just whilst someone’s away, you are required by law to look after him/her properly.
When buying a rabbit you will need a long list of things including a 6ft hutch or if keeping indoors a big cage, time to get to know your bunny, space for your bunny to exercise and lots, lots more. Also guinea pigs should NOT live with rabbits as they both require different diets.
When buying a rabbit always remember that there are over 30,000 rabbits needing homes in rescue centres all over the UK.
If in doubt look at:
www.rabbitrehome.org.uk
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