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Young Bun
Hi everyone. I am very interested in getting a pet rabbit, specifically a Rex sometime in the new year. I've been researching a lot, and rabbits sound like the perfect pet(s) for me. I have a lot of questions first though!
1) should I get a baby or an adult?
2) should I get two rabbits or just one? If getting two, shall I get one rabbit first and get another later or get the rabbits together?
3) how much time should I be spending with my rabbit(s) a day? I am fairly busy, but I am home during the evenings which I've heard is a prime time for rabbit playtime.
4) how should I go about grooming a Rex rabbit? I know the general rule is to brush your rabbits at least once a week, however I've heard different opinions about grooming a Rex.
5) are rabbits very messy? One of the reasons I'm looking at rabbits is because they can be litter trained. I am not overly concerned about hay or toys, just poop and urine. I don't want to be cleaning up a sticky, smelly mess. My sister had sugar gliders; they throw poop and food and it's so sticky and nasty. If anyone here owns or has owned suggies, you'll know what I'm talking about. This is the kind of mess I do not want. Of course, I'm not asking for a perfectly clean animal, I am prepared to clean the enclosure regularly.
6) what temperatures do rabbits do best at? Do they have any lighting requirements? I wanted to convert my large closet into a rabbit enclosure, but my room and closet is very dark almost all the time. If need be I can leave lights on, but if it's not necessary I don't want to waste electricity.
7) some have told me that rabbits are mean, grumpy, or neutral towards people. According to what I have been reading, this is entirely untrue providing conditions are right. Could anyone expand on this?
8) lastly, what are some good websites I can gain rabbit information from? I've been reading a lot on rabbit.org and myhouserabbit.com. These seem like reliable resources, but if they're not please let me know!
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1) should I get a baby or an adult?
2) should I get two rabbits or just one? If getting two, shall I get one rabbit first and get another later or get the rabbits together?
3) how much time should I be spending with my rabbit(s) a day? I am fairly busy, but I am home during the evenings which I've heard is a prime time for rabbit playtime.
4) how should I go about grooming a Rex rabbit? I know the general rule is to brush your rabbits at least once a week, however I've heard different opinions about grooming a Rex.
5) are rabbits very messy? One of the reasons I'm looking at rabbits is because they can be litter trained. I am not overly concerned about hay or toys, just poop and urine. I don't want to be cleaning up a sticky, smelly mess. My sister had sugar gliders; they throw poop and food and it's so sticky and nasty. If anyone here owns or has owned suggies, you'll know what I'm talking about. This is the kind of mess I do not want. Of course, I'm not asking for a perfectly clean animal, I am prepared to clean the enclosure regularly.
6) what temperatures do rabbits do best at? Do they have any lighting requirements? I wanted to convert my large closet into a rabbit enclosure, but my room and closet is very dark almost all the time. If need be I can leave lights on, but if it's not necessary I don't want to waste electricity.
7) some have told me that rabbits are mean, grumpy, or neutral towards people. According to what I have been reading, this is entirely untrue providing conditions are right. Could anyone expand on this?
8) lastly, what are some good websites I can gain rabbit information from? I've been reading a lot on rabbit.org and myhouserabbit.com. These seem like reliable resources, but if they're not please let me know!
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