So we have officially had our bunnies for 9 days. It’s been great so far. Definitely not effortless, but it’s worked well. They are definitely adorable!
A few things:
-they have grown dramatically in 9 days!
-their personalities have blossomed and they often run to the door of their cage if we even talk to them.
-they are scratching way more as their nails grow
-the liars breeders people at the market who sold these underaged rabbits to us (I had no idea) said they were two months – no way
-the girls have not lost interest in them, and Pey gets extra time since sisters are at school!
-we still call them “the white one and the grey one” for some reason, no names
-they eat TONS of hay, pellets and handfuls of lettuce. Apples are an occasional special treat.
-so far they get along great with each other
Now, to give some tips on getting a bunny. Don’t make the decision lightly. They are VERY delicate pets. I am often grateful that Pey (who is 4 1/2) is my youngest because much younger may kill it without CONSTANT supervision (and get beat up with scratches). I don’t know that bunnies are a perfect fit for every family. I hope they continue to be a good fit for ours? Who knows.
Also, bunnies are one of the most adoptable pets because people jump into getting them and then realize NO, doesn’t work. So there are lots of bunny shelters.
Here is something helpful from a website:
Many rabbits do not enjoy being held and will kick and claw when picked up. Your child may end up with some painful scratches. Your rabbit may end up far worse. Rabbits are delicate creatures and struggling to get out of the grasp of a child (or adult) can leave them with broken bones or other injuries.
Rabbits are timid creatures. Loud noises or children running around can scare them. Your child may be disappointed that Bunny does not want to come and play when called. Bunny will be more inclined to come play with your child if he/she is sitting quietly on the floor. Rabbits sometimes want to be left alone to eat or nap, and children need to be reminded of that.
Adopting a rabbit is a very big commitment. Rabbits have a life span of over ten years. If you adopt a baby bunny for your ten year old, be prepared to care for the rabbit when your child has gone off to college. Many shelters have older rabbits that would love a caring forever home.
1 comment:
I had rabbits as a kid. I loved them, but could not ever remember to give them water in the winter when it would freeze. I had them for years...let them have babies a couple of times. One time the mom ate the babies...many bunny memories, that's for sure!
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