SkydiveStMarys 0 #1 September 12, 2007 The boys and I are thinking of adopting a bunny. How hard is it to raise a rabbit? I can't have it roaming around the house as we have four dogs but where I live the weather is great and it can stay outside (think large cage) (and be brought in at a moments notice) for most of the time. We do have out buildings where it can stay during cold winter nights and such. Any tips.? Any advice?? BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #2 September 12, 2007 So you want to buy a pet to keep in a cage outside? Um don't even bother, go to zoo She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #3 September 13, 2007 I had rabbits for 7 years growing up. They are pretty easy to take care of. If you have a cage outside, make it where the droppings will land on the ground below. Don't buy a cage where the tray just pulls out.... it will be very stinky all the time. I wouldn't buy rabbits from a fair, but a farm is a good place to look. Make sure their teeth aren't growing into the back of their throats, cut their nails when appropriate. We seemed to have better luck with the lop ear rabbits... but it could have been random luck. Rabbit food is pretty cheap and give them fresh water! In the winter we would put their cage in the garage for extra warmth. They were definitely fun pets... and they're quiet too! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #4 September 13, 2007 Actually the rabbit will have a good life. The teenage girl needs to get rid of them by friday or the father will drown them. He/she (the rabbit) will be well taken care of, loved, and just basically have the life of Riley. Its a domesticated rabbit so setting it free will do no good. I am a very VERY good pet owner just ask my four dogs.Bobbi A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #5 September 13, 2007 Yep, just doing an online search for rabbit hutches (it will be hand built not store bought). Easy access for asy cleaning is a must! We have a perfect spot outside under my sons two story club house. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #6 September 13, 2007 Get it a mate (Rabbits get lonely) then invest in a freezer for all the nice rabbit stew Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #7 September 13, 2007 QuoteThe boys and I are thinking of adopting a bunny. How hard is it to raise a rabbit? I can't have it roaming around the house as we have four dogs but where I live the weather is great and it can stay outside (think large cage) (and be brought in at a moments notice) for most of the time. We do have out buildings where it can stay during cold winter nights and such. Any tips.? Any advice?? Bobbi Lots of garlic and slow cook them.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #8 September 13, 2007 Quote Actually the rabbit will have a good life. The teenage girl needs to get rid of them by friday or the father will drown them. That's pretty sick...Anyhow, I've had 'indoor' bunnies. You can train them to go potty in a litter box just like a cat. Keep their little nails trimmed, and make sure to guard your power cables (they LOVE to chew on cords!) and they really do make lovely indoor pals.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #9 September 13, 2007 Would love to, but my four dogs would not tolerate it.Bobbi A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #10 September 13, 2007 I have 2 rabbits, and 3 very large dogs. Both of my rabbits are indoors, they are in cages, litter trained. The dogs ignore them if they are in the cages. If they are out of the cages (and I do let them run around), one dog grooms them, one will just watch them, and the other (the rottweiler) is terrified of them. Don't underestimate your dogs... unless they hunt rabbits in their spare time, they may surprise you. One of mine is a greyhound, taught to chase rabbits, and even he's ok with them Don't do the pet store thing, get a rescue rabbit. It's so sad how many "Easter Bunnies" get abandoned, abused, etc. If you get a boy, get him neutered ASAP. They will hump ANYTHING. Including cats, dogs, your mother-in-law's leg They stink when they do it too. Costs about $80 and worth every penny. Litter training is extremely easy. Rabbits are very clean animals and will always go in the same place. Don't use cedar chips in the litter box, that can destroy their liver. The best thing is that recycled newspaper littler stuff. Newspaper works too, so does pine chips. Make sure to trim their toenails periodically. They don't like it, but will put up with it. They love attention, the more the better. I've had rabbits non-stop since I was 8. They have all been rescued as adults, and I can't imagine not having rabbits. Let me know if you have any other questions! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 September 13, 2007 He/she (the rabbit) will be well taken care of, loved, and just basically have the life of Riley. Quote And if THAT don't work out so good, just add some carrots, potatoes and onions..."Bun Bun goes best with red wine" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #12 September 13, 2007 They are best simmered in red wine after being browned in olive oil and garlic. Oops Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #13 September 13, 2007 And don't leave your pelt head helmet nearby or they will fall in love with that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #14 September 13, 2007 George, tell me about the rabbits.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #15 September 13, 2007 BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #16 September 13, 2007 Well I know that my lab/hound mix doesn't like small fuzzy creatures. She went after a Pomeranian about three years ago. They also depise cats. So I am just afraid that they will turn on this little one. The one that we are thinking of taking is coming from a home that the teenager daughter has to get rid of these little bunnies or the father is going to drown them. It (not sure if it is a he or a she yet) is the runt of the litter. Very tiny and to be honest I am not sure that the little bunny will make it, but we are willing to give it a try. I will be coming to you for all of my Bunny 101 questions. Oh and yes, I want to try and litter box train this one, I think it would make life much easier. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #17 September 13, 2007 We went through a short rabbit phase while I was a kid. One problem with the cage in the back yard is that rabbits seemingly can die of fright. At least we found one in the cage, deader than a doornail . We also found evidence of escaped (for a very short period) rabbits. Thus ended our rabbit experience . If you get a cage, make it a big one, and make it raised, or at least 2-story, so that there's somewhere they can go to not have to face the dogs. Wendy W. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
