@Lil Boogie don't you have? Or am I thinking of someone else 
Tell me about your rabbits!
So I’m currently looking into getting a bunny or two. I just had to rehome my dog, so I’m lacking that little buddy to keep me company when I’m not outside with the goats.
What are your rabbits like? What kind of care to they need specifically? Male or female? Personalities? Photos? Tell me about it all!
What are your rabbits like? What kind of care to they need specifically? Male or female? Personalities? Photos? Tell me about it all!
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I know all these members have some buns! I'm sure they'll chime in soon!
Sorry you had to rehome your dog.
I know all these members have some buns! I'm sure they'll chime in soon!
Sorry you had to rehome your dog.
Are you wanting a house rabbit? If so, female would fit best. Males tend to kick their legs up and sling pee every where.....So you definitely don't want your walls getting painted lol.
If your getting a house rabbit Lops and Netherlands dwarfs are some of the best house rabbits ever. They have great maners and are absolutely awesome! They are gentle and calm. My house rabbit is a Holland lop and she's great! We have two other house rabbits ( who are Netherlands). We have many rabbits....all but 3 are outside and one of the ones in our house will be moveing outside in about a month or so because he is a young male.
Rabbit care is well, pretty much one of the easiest things ever lol.
All they do is eat, poop, pee, play and sleep. Then repeat lol. All you have to do is feed them, give them attention and clean their cage/pen and your good!
Also make sure if you get one that it is very young. It takes a lot to get them to bond with you like a cat or a dog would. So make sure it's around 7-9 weeks old.
If your getting a house rabbit Lops and Netherlands dwarfs are some of the best house rabbits ever. They have great maners and are absolutely awesome! They are gentle and calm. My house rabbit is a Holland lop and she's great! We have two other house rabbits ( who are Netherlands). We have many rabbits....all but 3 are outside and one of the ones in our house will be moveing outside in about a month or so because he is a young male.
Rabbit care is well, pretty much one of the easiest things ever lol.
All they do is eat, poop, pee, play and sleep. Then repeat lol. All you have to do is feed them, give them attention and clean their cage/pen and your good!
Also make sure if you get one that it is very young. It takes a lot to get them to bond with you like a cat or a dog would. So make sure it's around 7-9 weeks old.
Yes I do! We have 44 at the moment 😁@Lil Boogie don't you have? Or am I thinking of someone else
Lol I thought so!Yes I do! We have 44 at the moment
that's a lot of rabbits 
Yep, it is lol....Lol I thought so!that's a lot of rabbits
Oh I forgot to say 3 of them are preggo and about to pop LOLLol I thought so!
Wow good luck! I'm sure they'll be so cute!Oh I forgot to say 3 of them are preggo and about to pop LOL
Thanks! I sure hope so!Wow good luck! I'm sure they'll be so cute!
Definitely wanting a house rabbit! And honestly all of that info is perfect. I’ve found a couple places with Holland lops and Netherland dwarfs already, and theyre the breeds I had my eye on without even knowing they were the best for my situation!Are you wanting a house rabbit? If so, female would fit best. Males tend to kick their legs up and sling pee every where.....So you definitely don't want your walls getting painted lol.
If your getting a house rabbit Lops and Netherlands dwarfs are some of the best house rabbits ever. They have great maners and are absolutely awesome! They are gentle and calm. My house rabbit is a Holland lop and she's great! We have two other house rabbits ( who are Netherlands). We have many rabbits....all but 3 are outside and one of the ones in our house will be moveing outside in about a month or so because he is a young male.
Rabbit care is well, pretty much one of the easiest things ever lol.
All they do is eat, poop, pee, play and sleep. Then repeat lol. All you have to do is feed them, give them attention and clean their cage/pen and your good!
Also make sure if you get one that it is very young. It takes a lot to get them to bond with you like a cat or a dog would. So make sure it's around 7-9 weeks old.
How would someone go about bonding with a bun? I’ve heard they are somewhat like cats and get temperamental if they aren’t in the mood for pets.
What I do is feed them out of my hand, and slowly try to pet them. If they run, then let them. Try again. And repeat untill they let you pet them. Then start slowly trying to pick them up. Remember, when picking up rabbits they DO NOT like being held up in the air. So always keep them close to you to avoid getting scratched AND make sure you support their whole body. They all lightin up after having them. It just takes them awhile to get used to new things. But working slow and steady is the best thing to do with a rabbit. Hope this helps!!Definitely wanting a house rabbit! And honestly all of that info is perfect. I’ve found a couple places with Holland lops and Netherland dwarfs already, and theyre the breeds I had my eye on without even knowing they were the best for my situation!
How would someone go about bonding with a bun? I’ve heard they are somewhat like cats and get temperamental if they aren’t in the mood for pets.
Sorry about your dog. I have rabbits but I've never kept them as pets so I'm not sure I could help you there. I do know that a lot of people will say that a sterilized male makes the best pet. If you don't want the vet bills for the surgery though then definitely go with a female. Females can still be pretty hormonal if they aren't sterilized.
I would agree on getting one of the smaller breeds. I keep Silver Fox rabbits and they are the size of a medium sized cat when full grown. Rabbits really don't like to be picked up and it's especially hard on a larger rabbit. It is difficult to properly support all their weight when they are that large.
I would agree on getting one of the smaller breeds. I keep Silver Fox rabbits and they are the size of a medium sized cat when full grown. Rabbits really don't like to be picked up and it's especially hard on a larger rabbit. It is difficult to properly support all their weight when they are that large.
Make sure to get your bunny spayed/neutered! We have an indoor house rabbit, he is neutered and has never sprayed. He uses a litter box and lives in a large dog crate attached to an exercise pen for him to run around in.
This site is one of my favorites and has a ton of good info on how to care for rabbits: Rabbits Indoors
This site is one of my favorites and has a ton of good info on how to care for rabbits: Rabbits Indoors
I don't find spaying a female is necessary. They don't kick up and spray like the bucks do. To me it's a waste of money considering they don't do the same things. But, whatever is good😁
Yeah, I only have outdoor rabbits too, so I'm going to be of little help. I'm sure they would make great pets though. They are so calm and soft. 😙 All I can say is to second the fact that the male rabbits can somehow pee on the most ridiculous places.
I have a "house rabbit" and a few "garage rabbits." The garage rabbits were supposed to be outdoor rabbits, but myxomatosis is a problem in my area, so I can't have outdoor rabbits anymore. All are very sweet even though the house rabbit is the only one who was handled a lot as a baby. They are definitely very opinionated and easily offended. House rabbit (Mr.Buns) no longer has free rein of the house since potty training was impossible and the house has too many things he could get into. He never sprays, but I got tired of sweeping up bunny pellets despite my potty training efforts. So he's in a big bunny mansion with permanent access to a bunny playpen, and it works great for our situation. He always looks furious, which is hilarious because he's a tiny fluffy white lionhead with pretty blue eyes. The rabbits definitely aren't the same as having a dog, or even a cat, but they are fun, and less intensive to care for.
Spaying eliminates the risk of reproductive cancers, and makes the rabbit calmer since she won't want to breed. Also spaying ensures that you don't contribute to pet rabbit overpopulation. Spayed/neutered rabbits can be bonded and live together in pairs without you having to worry about aggression or breeding.
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