Hello,
I am new to this site and was wondering if one of you rabbit experts could answer one or any of my questions.
I live in Massachusetts (cold winters) and am getting 2 mini lop rabbits the first week of dec. They will be about 8 weeks old. I was wondering what is best based on temerment, behavior, bonding (between each other and with their owner), and their actions. 2 unfixed does or 2 unfixed males. And why. Also which is better 2 fixed males, 2 unfixed does , or 1 unfixed male and 1 unfixed doe. Also how young can bunnies have babies and can (and will)they have them in cold weather(New England winter) i am tryig to advoid
re-introducing them. Because if I get a male and female then based on your answer to how soon they can have babies I would have to sepperate them untill I could get them fixed. How young can you get them fixed?
...I was originaly going to get two females. Would this work fixed and or not fixed?
The breeder I am getting my bunnies from said that she lets people take them home as young as 6-7 weeks old. Is this too young? Also the breeder says that it will not be hard to introduce a 8 and 9 week old. Is this true? I dont want them not to get along, this is why I wanted them to come from the same litter however if there arnt the sex I want in the same litter she said the bonding wouldn't be difficult.
How much should I handle them when I fist get them. And anything you think I should do to my them feel at home.
I am going to keep them in a cage under my enclosed deck during the winter. I was wondering if it would be too much of a temp. change if I took them inside during the winter for a few hours. Also can they play in the snow?
Should I get straw to keep them warm during the winter or can I just get hay for them to eat and for bedding. What kind of hay and pellets should I get and how much do I feed them daily. Do I feed twice a day? Do I need shavings? How much fruits and veggies should I feed them daily? Any foods young rabbits shouldnt have and when can they start having them.?
Is it possible and if so how can I introduce my cat( about 4 1/2-5yrs.) to my rabbits. I know I should not leave them un-supervised.
I think that is all for now, thanks for all your help. I know I have alot of questions but I want to make a good home for these animals. Thanks so much!
~Erin~
I am new to this site and was wondering if one of you rabbit experts could answer one or any of my questions.
I live in Massachusetts (cold winters) and am getting 2 mini lop rabbits the first week of dec. They will be about 8 weeks old. I was wondering what is best based on temerment, behavior, bonding (between each other and with their owner), and their actions. 2 unfixed does or 2 unfixed males. And why. Also which is better 2 fixed males, 2 unfixed does , or 1 unfixed male and 1 unfixed doe. Also how young can bunnies have babies and can (and will)they have them in cold weather(New England winter) i am tryig to advoid
re-introducing them. Because if I get a male and female then based on your answer to how soon they can have babies I would have to sepperate them untill I could get them fixed. How young can you get them fixed?
...I was originaly going to get two females. Would this work fixed and or not fixed?
The breeder I am getting my bunnies from said that she lets people take them home as young as 6-7 weeks old. Is this too young? Also the breeder says that it will not be hard to introduce a 8 and 9 week old. Is this true? I dont want them not to get along, this is why I wanted them to come from the same litter however if there arnt the sex I want in the same litter she said the bonding wouldn't be difficult.
How much should I handle them when I fist get them. And anything you think I should do to my them feel at home.
I am going to keep them in a cage under my enclosed deck during the winter. I was wondering if it would be too much of a temp. change if I took them inside during the winter for a few hours. Also can they play in the snow?
Should I get straw to keep them warm during the winter or can I just get hay for them to eat and for bedding. What kind of hay and pellets should I get and how much do I feed them daily. Do I feed twice a day? Do I need shavings? How much fruits and veggies should I feed them daily? Any foods young rabbits shouldnt have and when can they start having them.?
Is it possible and if so how can I introduce my cat( about 4 1/2-5yrs.) to my rabbits. I know I should not leave them un-supervised.
I think that is all for now, thanks for all your help. I know I have alot of questions but I want to make a good home for these animals. Thanks so much!
~Erin~