I am new at getting a rabbit and if you have any tips they would be apprieciated.?

I don't know if there is a specific type of rabbit that is more family friendly then others. I don't have one yet but once i get everything it needs I will get a free one from the papers is that wise?I am new at getting a rabbit and if you have any tips they would be apprieciated.?
usually rabbits are not pure bred in pet stores but the rabbits in the paper are more likely going to be pure bred which are expensive! all rabbits are family friendly they are just good natured animals! beware of what rabbit you do decide to get as some rabbits can grow to the size of small dogs believe it or not!!! rex rabbits usually grow very big! i own a new zealand blue and a rex rabbit and they are both very good natured! i would search the internet google rabbit breeds and you'll get loads of info!


good luck!!I am new at getting a rabbit and if you have any tips they would be apprieciated.?
Good Qualities





-They are cute!


-They are so friendly.


-They do cute jumps/tricks


-They are reasonably cheap to look after


-They are reasonably easy to care for





Bad Qualities


-You have to clean their cage out every time it's dirty.


-You have to give them at LEAST an hour of exercise a day (outside of their hutch)


-They poo %26amp; wee ALOT


-They are expensive if you have to pay for them yourself (no parent help) and you have no pocket money.


-You may get sick of them when they're not cute anymore.


-They need alot of attention otherwise they will not like you and won't come to you when called or be friendly


-When they're small you have to handle them alot so they get to know you which can result in many scratches and bites, lots of peed on clothes as well








I think you should get a bunny if you really want to, but remember:


-DON'T breed them (it's really immature and bad for the bunnies.)





-Owning a pet (especially a bunny, who can live up to 12 years) is a LONG-TERM commitment. You cannot just give up your bunny when you feel like it.





-Think about when the rabbit is older, and not so cute and cuddly. Will you still love it?





If you have thought about these points and agreed, then get a furry companion!!! :D





Good luck!
it was thought that bigger rabbits were friendlier but many people have had success with smaller ones too.. (plus smaller ones are easier to handle)





the BEST way of telling how friendly a rabbit is.. is by testing it.. by holding it etc.. DO NOT take the first rabbit you see.. just because its cute.. you should try a few to be sure..





from the paper - is ok.. you can get honest info from the current owner - age.. etc.. and ask WHY ARE YOU GETTING RID OF IT?


but again - unless its right for you - dont take it.. will they sell you the cage???





or check your local shelter or SPCA.. good prices, honest info..





the WORST place to get a rabbit (or any pet) is a pet store.. they buy cheap and sell high... (you get low quality pet becuase they bought cheap) they are in the business of making money after all and will even lie to get a sale..





http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Usual-Pets-鈥?/a>
The best website to visit about owning a pet rabbit is www.rabbit.org





It is hard to just give you all information on everything but if there are specific questions you would like answered you can email me.





I don't think it matters where you buy the rabbit although adopting a rabbit from the pound or animal shelter will save a life as they will be put down. When I was looking for my missing cat I rarely saw a rabbit though but you could go and have a look.
Ok, first of all, don't get a free one from the paper. They have diseases. Don't be a cheapskake. Buy one from a healthy pet store. But not PetSmart cuz they are cruelt to animals. I have a dwarf rabbit. You should start off with Dwarfs. Get a baby so that it can get used to you. Mine bites me a lot lol. watch out, they do it fats. Be kind and friendly. Rabbits are a good choice. =) hope that helps
I have a baby Mini Lop and an unknow breed. Two rabbits. Wonderful pets, but I'd have to say pepsi(the mini lop) is the friendliest and cutest.





Litter Training! AAAHHH!! Ok, to litter train my rabbits, I put alfalfa hay, on the side of their litter box, pooed anywhere in their cage besides the litter box, I picked up the poo(and washed my hands right after) and put it in the litter box. If you are ever holding your rabbit, and it pees or poos on you(which my young rabbit has done)pick it up and put it right on it's litter box. Hopefully that way she will realize that she needs to do her business in the LITTER BOX. Not on me lol





Hope I helped:)