Want to own bunnies as a pet? Well, they’re sure cute and require equal care as dogs & cats, are you ready for that commitment? Keep reading to know everything about Rabbits!
Bunnies are so much more than just being adorable. They sure make admiring indoor pets, but to spill some secrets you may not know about them, they grow to weigh more than 20 pounds and even eat their own poop. Yes, that’s right. Therefore, before you bring this cute baby home, researching about them and understanding their needs is supreme. Over the years, rabbits have become more popular as pets. In fact, in the US, they’re the third most popular pet in the country after dogs and cats.
Do you know the best part? Humans in the house also start eating their greens properly with their bunny friends. But one thing is for sure, these furry bunnies have the power to put a smile on your face even on a boring Monday. There is a misconception that rabbits need less care, and you don’t really have to think twice before bringing them home, but it’s wrong. bringing any animal home requires preparation and knowledge about what you’re getting into. For this month we have brought facts & notes to take seriously before adopting or buying a rabbit.
These furry bunnies have the power to put a smile on your face even on a boring Monday.
Before we dive in and understand all about their food habits, grooming, training, care, expenses and more let’s first get to know these cute little bunnies a little better. You might not know this but rabbits aren’t short term pets; they can live up to 8-10 years or more. These are delicate prey animals that do require care and constant attention. If you have kids at home, adopting rabbits might not be the right decision for you as rabbits are not thrilled with a small kid. Since rabbits are agitated by loud noises & lurching movements having an environment that’s similar is a good for their adjustment in the family. A single rabbit will get lonely and won’t survive, buying them in pairs is the right thing to do.
You might not know this but rabbits aren’t short term pets; they can live up to 8-10 years or more.
Food Habits
Rabbits will become your mother’s favourite, because unlike you they love their greens. Jokes apart, bunnies and need an enjoy a good meal. Yes, to burst a myth rabbits need more than just carrots. Hay or grass should make up the bulk of their diet. You should also feed them varied assortment of vegetables on a daily basis. Feeding them thrice a day is more than enough. You’ll absolutely love it when they will come around asking for food near your feet, their cute faces will melt your heart instantly. Keep in mind not to feed your rabbit items that are high in carbohydrates like breads, crackers, pasta, pretzels, cookies, chips, or cereal.
You should also feed them varied assortment of vegetables on a daily basis.
Training
Well, training your rabbits is quite simple. In fact, they are good listeners and early catchers. Now training is totally based on incentives, therefore keep a treat in hand to have a positive result. Understanding the behaviour of your rabbit is the key here. Now they don’t like to picked up often, so don’t force things. As for training them to use a litter box, place a dirty bedding in the litter box in their clean cage. Now target the place where the bunny chooses to eliminate. It’s that simple, more so sometimes you don’t even have to train them as they are intelligent pets!
Now training is totally based on incentives, therefore keep a treat in hand to have a positive result.
Grooming
This might come as a shock but it’s important to keep this in mind, you never bathe a rabbit. They clean themselves up, they groom themselves a lot, all the time. If at times you feel they are too dirty, all you have to do is wipe them with a damp cloth and blot it dry immediately with a dry towel.
This might come as a shock but it’s important to keep this in mind, you never bathe a rabbit.
