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Old 27-05-2008, 09:04 PM
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Re: Advice on getting house rabbits!

Hiya yes have a look on rabbits united.

If you get a rescue adult rabbit they will do much less damage, young rabbits are hormonal and naughty!! You have to put up with them until they are spayed. Unspayed buns are diificult to litter train. If you are out for 9-10 hours day you would really need 2 buns so they keep eachother company rabbits are very sociable. All wires need to be covered, they will use the litter tray however will do the odd poo's which are hovered up... litter trays i changed them everyday in the house, they smell much less than cats!!! I use wood based litter which is safe for buns and the best i found. Skirting boards, wallpaper, carpet are all in danger of being chewed, however my buns dont, i have spent a small fortune on toys and when they were unsupervised they were in their own room which had no carpet and was safe.

I have just recently moved them outside, i rescued them as babies over the winter so kept them in until the weather was right and they were big enough and fluffy enough!! They are in a shed now in a huge run and hutch and another massive run outside.

What i will say is they need alot of attention and patience, they are expensive and time consuming but very worth it!!!

If you get a young adult pair from a rescue they can advice you what their buns are like and which ones they have that would make suitable housebuns. There are lots on the above website They will also be spayed and up to date with vaccinations.

examples of house bunny housing

House Bunny Housing - Rabbits United Forum

Pics of house buns and some advice!

House bunny pics requested please - for RSPCA - Rabbits United Forum
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