Pet Rabbit Care – Help For Choosing A Rabbit
Posted by GuestW on Nov 4, 2009 in Pets • No commentsChoosing the right rabbit for you and your family can be a very exciting process. With over 40 different rabbit breeds, there’s certainly many to choose from. Most of these breeds have different colours and are of different varieties. In addition to these facts, the size of the rabbit in general can vary greatly and you may find that they can be weigh over 10 pounds, in which case you will need to make sure you know what you’re doing with rabbits and have a good understanding of general rabbit care.
If you’re considering which gender of rabbit to buy, different breeders have different preferences as to which rabbits make the best pets. This is compounded by the individual temperament of the rabbit. For example, with a female rabbit, which is called a doe, she can become very territorial if she isn’t spayed when young. In some cases, she may even bite you a little bit if you get too close. Some does will eliminate that aggression when a familiar face does the feeding on a daily basis. It does vary between different female rabbits, and some will be very aggressive whereas others will be completely placid. If you still favour the idea of having a doe, but want her purely as a pet, the best thing to do is to get her spayed. So many people make the mistake of not doing this, but if you are thinking of a long-term rabbit care plan, spaying should be top of your list.
Grooming is another consideration that’s part of your rabbit care plans. There are some breeds that require more grooming than others and you will find that this is quite a time-consuming process. Naturally, all rabbits need to be groomed, but it is the wool breeds that will require a good brush on a regular basis.
I would not recommend buying a rabbit without first seeing it, nor would I recommend purchasing a rabbit from a pet store. Once you know which breed of rabbit you would like to buy, do an online search for a breeder in your local area. Visit with that breeder. Ask to see all round the house and see where the rabbits are kept so you can check if they are sanitary conditions. Ask if you can hold a rabbit. This is the point where you can check the rabbit’s reaction to seeing their hutch door being opened. Rabbits that love attention will immediately come to the door, some will even make happy grunting type noises. In some cases though, rather timid rabbits will move backwards as though they don’t want picking up. If you notice anything strange like this, it might mean that the rabbit isn’t a good choice for a family pet.
So, taking all aspects of rabbit care into consideration is important, but so too is the enjoyment you get from searching for a rabbit. With many sizes and different colours to choose from, it is hoped that you will eventually find that perfect rabbit for your family.
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