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[Daisywolf14]

OH MY GOSH THEY ARE ADORABLE!

[.:FarmGirlAtHeart:.]

Hello guys! I own two rabbits, a neutered male and a female. The boy is a Holland Lop Rex mix, named Ash. My neighbor was told all her rabbits were girls, but surprise, one wasn't. Ash will be turning 2 on the 21st! The girl is named Nutmeg. I don't know what breed she is, but we got her from a rescue from an accidental litter. She will be 2 on April 21st!

Nutmeg
Ash

congrats! and i don't see any holland in him but you never know XD two very cute bunnys. Nutmeg looks like a red or chestnut and ash looks like a lynx two awesome colors!
EDIT; His cheeks actually resemble a Holland Lop so i guess i stand corrected haha

Haha, yeah, I am best friends with the parent's owners, and I know those two. XD

[Daisywolf14]

Hello guys! I own two rabbits, a neutered male and a female. The boy is a Holland Lop Rex mix, named Ash. My neighbor was told all her rabbits were girls, but surprise, one wasn't. Ash will be turning 2 on the 21st! The girl is named Nutmeg. I don't know what breed she is, but we got her from a rescue from an accidental litter. She will be 2 on April 21st!

Nutmeg
Ash

congrats! and i don't see any holland in him but you never know XD two very cute bunnys. Nutmeg looks like a red or chestnut and ash looks like a lynx two awesome colors!
EDIT; His cheeks actually resemble a Holland Lop so i guess i stand corrected haha

Haha, yeah, I am best friends with the parent's owners, and I know those two. XD

Ahh okay hehe

[Aslyl]

I will soon be getting either a rabbit or a chinchilla, already got the go-ahead from my parents and I just need to save up the money now. I know a lot on Chinchillas but I'm lacking in information about rabbits. Anything that I should/shouldn't do?

Just don't go to a pet store find a breeder or go to a rescue or the pound
One of my rabbits is from the pound and she's is very sweet.
They are easy with care you don't have to bath them
And groom them all the time.
They can live indoors or out doors (don't worry what others
Say it's your family's choice on the location of the rabbit)
Cages and be big or medium or a huge bunny palace
But nothing very small (cage size is your choice depending
On how much space you have in or outside your house)
They can run around you house and be litter train
You can buy a cat harness and walk your rabbit around the yard,
They do love veggies but only for adult bunnies or babies around
3 or 4 months.
If outside make sure the hutch is 3 or more feet off the ground
And the flooring should be wire (you really only have to worry about
Sore hocks with Rex breeds but it can be a problem with others
But not all the time)
Put a cage mat or a small peace of wood are carpet
If the rabbit wants a break off the wire. Wire is more clean than
Flat floor just FYI.
Others may disagree with what I have said
But really it's up to you with your rabbit
Research about them yourself and find if
It is the right pet for your family

Thanks for the advice! If it does end up being a rabbit, he/she will have an indoor cage (winters are awful where I live).
I have heard that taking your rabbit outside is dangerous though..And that you aren't supposed to walk your rabbit like you would walk a dog. Is this true? Is it safe to walk them in your backyard?

[Daisywolf14]

I will soon be getting either a rabbit or a chinchilla, already got the go-ahead from my parents and I just need to save up the money now. I know a lot on Chinchillas but I'm lacking in information about rabbits. Anything that I should/shouldn't do?

Just don't go to a pet store find a breeder or go to a rescue or the pound
One of my rabbits is from the pound and she's is very sweet.
They are easy with care you don't have to bath them
And groom them all the time.
They can live indoors or out doors (don't worry what others
Say it's your family's choice on the location of the rabbit)
Cages and be big or medium or a huge bunny palace
But nothing very small (cage size is your choice depending
On how much space you have in or outside your house)
They can run around you house and be litter train
You can buy a cat harness and walk your rabbit around the yard,
They do love veggies but only for adult bunnies or babies around
3 or 4 months.
If outside make sure the hutch is 3 or more feet off the ground
And the flooring should be wire (you really only have to worry about
Sore hocks with Rex breeds but it can be a problem with others
But not all the time)
Put a cage mat or a small peace of wood are carpet
If the rabbit wants a break off the wire. Wire is more clean than
Flat floor just FYI.
Others may disagree with what I have said
But really it's up to you with your rabbit
Research about them yourself and find if
It is the right pet for your family

Thanks for the advice! If it does end up being a rabbit, he/she will have an indoor cage (winters are awful where I live).
I have heard that taking your rabbit outside is dangerous though..And that you aren't supposed to walk your rabbit like you would walk a dog. Is this true? Is it safe to walk them in your backyard?

its your choice if the bunny is in or out. Rabbits don't mind cold its heat that can kill them. But water will freeze so thats a issue sometimes (i live in a hot area so i don't know how to fix that) but really as long as they are high off the ground and your fence is safe the rabbits should be fine, but things do happen. And no not like a dog you just follow them around were they wanna go and yeah i walk mine in the front but a backyard is good.
EDIT: did not read your question right oops. No its fine to let them out but in a pen or on a harness. I personally don't think rabbits should run around alone for many reason's

[Juniper Berry]

Hello rabbit owners C:
I don't own and rabbit but I would love to own one in the future and have always been curious about them, so I have some questions
1. Is indoor or outdoor better? [I live in NZ]
2. If a rabbit is indoor, is it easy to toilet train them?
3. How long to you have to take the rabbit out for play time?
4. Do you have to get two or can they live on their own?
5. Would it be better to get a female or a male?
6. How long do they live for?

Thanks!

[PeachFuzz]

The flooring of the cage doesn't *have* to be wire. Rabbits are fairly easy to litter-box train and if you're cleaning often there shouldn't be any problems with poo or pee. Rexes are most definitely not the only rabbits who get sore hocks. Basically any rabbit can get sore hocks. I work at an animal shelter and I have seen dozens of rabbits, all different breeds, come in with sore hocks!

Hello rabbit owners C:
I don't own and rabbit but I would love to own one in the future and have always been curious about them, so I have some questions
1. Is indoor or outdoor better? [I live in NZ]
2. If a rabbit is indoor, is it easy to toilet train them?
3. How long to you have to take the rabbit out for play time?
4. Do you have to get two or can they live on their own?
5. Would it be better to get a female or a male?
6. How long do they live for?

Thanks!

1. I personally think indoors is better, but it's up to you. Depends on weather and predators in your area. Rabbits can over-heat so if it gets really hot you'll want to have them inside.
2. Yup, it's usually super easy! All three of our bunnies use litter boxes. Google "litter box training rabbit" and you'll find some good articles/guides.
3. The longer the better! Our rabbits are free-range in the house, but when they used to live in hutches we would let them out for 3-5 hours to play.
4. They can live happily on their own, but most enjoy having a friend.
5. That's up to you! Someone else will probably tell you about smell/temperament/etc. in female vs. male rabbits, but most of those "stereotypes" I've read haven't proved to be true with my rabbits.
6. 9-12 years.

[Sleipnir]

^^^ That's because for all their talk, animal shelters don't know hraka about rabbits.

But that's not a thing for today.

Rabbits are a lot better about not getting sore hocks if you make sure they've got a good resting pad or two in with them.

[Baby bunnies!]

Yes, and as long as you maintain good rabbit husbandry, your rabbits should not experience many problems with sore hocks and illness.
Good air circulation, ventilation, plenty of room, clean cage (wire or solid), cleaned rabbit, good feed, and proper feed amount all goes into good rabbit husbandry (of course the list can go on). And as long as you maintain good husbandry practices then your rabbits should do well. Any rabbit could get sore hocks from any floor type, but it is usually due to the lack of a clean cage or simply the rabbit had thin fur pads or was a heavy rabbit. There are lots of ways to help prevent things like sore hocks from happening.

[Daisywolf14]

The flooring of the cage doesn't *have* to be wire. Rabbits are fairly easy to litter-box train and if you're cleaning often there shouldn't be any problems with poo or pee. Rexes are most definitely not the only rabbits who get sore hocks. Basically any rabbit can get sore hocks. I work at an animal shelter and I have seen dozens of rabbits, all different breeds, come in with sore hocks!

wire is just easier for some people but solid works for others but there really should not be a issue with any flooring as long as its maintained well. Most (not all) people that get a rabbit will not want to put all the time into litter training so in that case wire is better and cleaner but hey its just a preference. I never said rexes were the only ones i just said they are more prone to sore hocks and others not as much if a place to get of the wire/used bedding is there.

Yes, and as long as you maintain good rabbit husbandry, your rabbits should not experience many problems with sore hocks and illness.
Good air circulation, ventilation, plenty of room, clean cage (wire or solid), cleaned rabbit, good feed, and proper feed amount all goes into good rabbit husbandry (of course the list can go on). And as long as you maintain good husbandry practices then your rabbits should do well. Any rabbit could get sore hocks from any floor type, but it is usually due to the lack of a clean cage or simply the rabbit had thin fur pads or was a heavy rabbit. There are lots of ways to help prevent things like sore hocks from happening.

^^^ That's because for all their talk, animal shelters don't know hraka about rabbits.

But that's not a thing for today.

Rabbits are a lot better about not getting sore hocks if you make sure they've got a good resting pad or two in with them.

I completely aggree with both