Rabbit advice please

LurcherGirl_3

Yes, they can bond twice. One of my bunnies lost her partner a few years ago, and I bonded her very successfully with her new partner! They have now been together for about four years and are like an old married couple. You will of course have to make sure that they are both neutered to maximise the chances of a successful bonding.

Vera

PolishBigSpender

lindsaygalaxy wrote: »

DD who is 4 (starts school in september) wants a rabbit. We have the space and it could go inside or out, but i am also expecting a baby soon and not sure on the upkeep (and cost) needed for them.

I's not an animal whose care would be very time consuming.
However, my rabbit was quite a wild creature, didn't like being touched and was really vindictive! If it wasn't given what it wanted, it would go and eat some wallpaper or bite some cables, or !!!! on the floor.
As far as I know, they are mostly cuddly and cute, so probably mine was just exceptionally malicious

ClareEmily

PolishBigSpender wrote: »

I's not an animal whose care would be very time consuming.
However, my rabbit was quite a wild creature, didn't like being touched and was really vindictive! If it wasn't given what it wanted, it would go and eat some wallpaper or bite some cables, or !!!! on the floor.
As far as I know, they are mostly cuddly and cute, so probably mine was just exceptionally malicious

I have to disagree my house bunny is quite time consuming once we come home from work she basically gets attention from us the whole evening and we are unable to leave her the night either, something to think of if getting a house and not an outside bunny.

Am moving house shortly, and was finding it difficult to pack last night when the bunny wanted to stick her nose in all the boxes arghhh

LurcherGirl_3

PolishBigSpender wrote: »

As far as I know, they are mostly cuddly and cute, so probably mine was just exceptionally malicious

That's unfortunately a misconception! Most bunnies actually don't like cuddles that much at all... and most kids are disappointed with rabbits as they are not the cute cuddly soft toys they thought they were!

Vera

potsofmoney_(I_wish)

I have emailed a rabbit rescue. I know they have to cover their costs, but I was surprised at the minimum donation, £35. When I add the cost of travel (we don't drive) it's really going to add up. I''m trying to find a rescue nearer as it is going to be an expensive exercise, all in.

LurcherGirl_3

It depends really on what the rescue does with the rabbit before rehoming. If they neuter and vaccinate (which many do), then it's a huge bargain!

It hink £35 is not a lot at all as a donation. I usually pay (voluntarily) at least £50 when adopting a new bunny (that is not vaccinated or neutered!). It is not a purchase price for the animal, but a donation towards the running costs of the rescue organisation itself, vet fees for that particular or other animals etc.

I hope you find your perfect rescue bunny. You might want to have a nosey on the Rabbit Rehome website (you would need to google for it as I can't post any links yet).

Vera

potsofmoney_(I_wish)

On it's own it's not a bad amount, it's just such a pain that it is difficult to get to. As with most rescue centres it's in the middle of nowhere. I'm adding up a few journeys, as some want to keep your rabbit for a week or so to bond with one of theirs.

"I hope you find your perfect rescue bunny"

As long as she gets on with my boy, I don't mind at all what kind of bunny she is, although I do have a soft spot for the giants. At the mo that would be unrealistic as Buster Bunny is only small.... maybe one day when I have lots more space and money.

LurcherGirl_3

potsofmoney_(I_wish) wrote: »

As long as she gets on with my boy, I don't mind at all what kind of bunny she is, although I do have a soft spot for the giants. At the mo that would be unrealistic as Buster Bunny is only small.... maybe one day when I have lots more space and money.

Oh, I love giants and have three big bunsters... one French Lop x Continental Giant, one French Lop and one Champagne D'Argent.
Size is not necessarily relevant. I used to have a British Giant boy paired with a lionhead girl and they were very happy together! But yes, giants do of course take up a lot of room.

Vera

rita-rabbit

I think wait until the baby is born. I had rabbits as a child & imagine they didn't have the best life due to parents not wanting them in the house & not realising their needs, the last one I had was 1/2 hare & he eloped several times to live in an allotment on the opposite side of the road with a neighbours rabbit - we decided to leave them be there as they were obviously happier there than alone in their respective hutches and gardens. A kitten is a better idea as it is lives indoors and is more interactive than a rabbit. I will state however during pregnancy or directly afterwards is not the best time to take on a pet as that will add to attention directed away from child no1. Note good pet ownership of any animal is not a cheap option - unless perhaps you are a vet/farmer & if there is uncertainty about affordability then visits to the local city farm is probably a better option

clutterydrawer

It does seem a lot but presuming to bun is already spayed its a bargain, as spaying her yourself could cost £50-£70.

i know what you mean about transport though, public transport is super expensive

Here's a list of rabbit rescues for you in case there's a nearer one you didnt know about:


http://www.rabbitrehome.org.uk/centres.asp
good luck