Raising Rabbits: City Folk Style

Have you ever thought, "Oh, I really wish I lived on a farm so that I could own all

those cute little farm animals (rabbits in particular)." Well don"t let your living situation stop you! I am here to tell you what needs to be done to raise rabbits in the comfort of your middle class home in good ol" suburbia.

First off, you may ask, "Now why would I want to buy a rabbit(s)? I already have enough on my hands to last me a hundred years." Rabbits are like dogs. Everybody loves them. However, there is a lot less work if you have a rabbit rather than a dog. If you have a kid, it is most likely that they will enjoy a rabbit because it is soft, cute, cuddly and playful (you know the works). Who doesn"t enjoy a cute, little furry animal that"s playful? I know I do! Also, unlike dogs, Rabbit"s don"t need annual shots, which saves you money. Rabbits are also very quiet and nice. They do not bark at the door when someone is coming. They are quick learners when it comes to litter box habits. Just like traditional cats and dogs, rabbits also have individual personalities.

Along with reasons why you should get a rabbit, just like every other pet, there are downsides of owning one. First of all, if you or anyone in your family is allergic to rabbits then you should NOT have a rabbit as a pet. If you have a loud, disruptive and aggressive child, you should consider this when purchasing a rabbit. Rabbits get stressed really easily and often get injured from aggressive children. So if little Jimmy is known for throwing stuff at the cat, and then you might want to reconsider buying a rabbit (for the sake of the rabbit). Rabbits are not very expensive to buy, however, you need to purchase supplies and feed that you need to take care of a healthy rabbit. Rabbits living in an urban setting need a cage ($100 and up), they need to be spayed or neutered (up to $200), and there needs to be food pellets, litter, fresh vegetables and hay on hand (prices may vary). Rabbits need to be spayed or neutered because an altered rabbit is healthier than an unaltered rabbit. Altered rabbits are less at risk for various types of reproduction organ cancers and diseases compared to unaltered rabbits. Finally, rabbits need to be kept inside away from high noise areas, but not completely isolated from people. The ideal area is a garage, a basement, or an empty room in your house.

All right, so you have now considered all the factors of purchasing and raising rabbits. Now, you may ask, "What do I do first?" Well first, you provide the rabbit with a place to stay. You want to have a big enough cage with bedding and easy access to water. You also want to have a secured location where the rabbit can run around. Ideally, a backyard would be perfect. Second, once you have the rabbit, clean the cage on a daily basis. A clean rabbit is a healthy rabbit and a clean rabbit comes from a clean cage. Third, make sure you feed your rabbit fruits and vegetables on a daily basis (OPTIONAL: feed yourself fruits and vegetables on a daily basis). Finally, have fun! Love and care for your rabbit. Play with it and pet it on a daily basis. It"ll make the rabbit"s life better as well as your life!

Please contact us by clicking here if you have any questions or concerns about raising rabbits on your own. We would be glad to give you some more pointers! If you want to stay in the loop of things and want more information about what"s going down on the farm, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter!!

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