Is it cruel to own a rabbit?

Studies show that rabbits value companionship almost as much as food. Watch a pair or group of bonded rabbits snuggling up together and cleaning each other and you’ll see exactly why it’s cruel to keep a rabbit on its own. Rabbits should be cleaned out every day and given fresh hay and bedding.

What is the best website to buy a bunny?

Rabbit Related Websites

  • www.rabbit.org. If there were an award for the best of the best of the web, it would go to House Rabbit Society (HRS).
  • www.dailybunny.com.
  • www.myhouserabbit.com.
  • www.binkybunny.com.
  • www.morfz.com/rabrefs.html.
  • www.bunny-stories.com.
  • www.budgetbunny.ca.
  • www.medirabbit.com.

What is the best rabbit to buy as a pet?

With this in mind, the friendliest breeds of rabbit that are ideal for any home include the following:

  • Harlequin Rabbit.
  • Rex Rabbit.
  • Jersey Wooly Rabbit.
  • Dutch Rabbit.
  • Mini Lop Rabbit.
  • Chinchilla Rabbit.
  • Polish Rabbit.
  • Lionhead Rabbit.

Do bunnies bite?

Rabbits usually do not bite, but if one does, generally it doesn’t mean that he hates you. There are many reasons that might cause a rabbit to bite; for example, he might bite if you grab at him or surprise him. A rabbit may also accidentally bite while tugging at your pant leg.

What do I feed a bunny?

What do rabbits eat? Rabbits should have a daily diet of mostly hay, a smaller amount of fresh vegetables, and a limited number of pellets. Hay is the most important part of a rabbit’s daily intake. Unlimited, high-quality grass hay, such as Timothy, orchard or brome, should make up the bulk of a rabbit’s diet.

When should I get a bunny?

Valdes told INSIDER. If you’re adopting, chances are good that your new rabbit companion is more than six months old — many shelters prefer to adopt out rabbits that have already been spayed or neutered, which can’t happen when they’re younger.

How old do bunnies live?

European rabbit: 9 yearsRabbit / Lifespan

Rabbits, just like other domesticated animals, have an average lifespan which can help an owner keep their bunny in optimum health in every stage of life. Unlike their wild relatives, who live for an average of one to two years, domesticated rabbits can live between eight to 12 years.

Are female or male rabbits better pets?

Gender plays a part, with males tending to be slightly more outgoing than females. Because rabbits have such distinct individual personalities, however, it’s impossible to conclude that one sex always makes better pets than the other.