Shortly after I started volunteering at the local animal shelter, a dwarf bunny came in. <a href="http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6952187" target="_blank">http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=6952187</a> She's quite timid and isn't doing so well in her surroundings. She can be held for short periods of time, but half of the time, if you stick your hand anywhere near her in her cage, she'll try to bite you.<br><br><br><br>
I'm going away to university next year, and the university I am planning on attending allows caged animals. I got to thinking and asked my mom if the bunny wasn't adopted by December, if I could have it. We went out to look for cages... I had no luck convincing my dad to let me get her, but we're making progress. My mom doesn't mind and told him that it's my last year in the house and that I deserve it.<br><br><br><br>
I already saw a cage I liked (plastic bottomed), and realized I could get every thing I need for around $100. Money is no concern since I have a job. I've done a bit of research on keeping rabbits.<br><br><br><br>
Anyhow... one concern that came up between my mom and I is that how will it affect the bunny, coming here for 10 monthes, going off to school with me for 9 monthes, coming back home for two, wash, rinse, repeat for another year.<br><br><br><br>
Also, is timothy hay or alfalfa hay better for rabbits?<br><br><br><br>
I do believe ceder is bad for small animals... is there a specific kind or is the rest okay?<br><br><br><br>
What should I look for with pellet food?<br><br><br><br>
Anyways, to begin with, here's what I'm planning on getting her.<br><br><br><br>
- Plastic bottomed cage<br><br>
- Shavings<br><br>
- Plastic water bottle<br><br>
- Salt block<br><br>
- Pellets<br><br>
- Hay<br><br>
- A rabbit hut<br><br>
- Food dish<br><br><br><br>
Also I have a cat. How do I go about introducing the cat to the bunny?<br><br><br><br>
Thank you.
I'm going away to university next year, and the university I am planning on attending allows caged animals. I got to thinking and asked my mom if the bunny wasn't adopted by December, if I could have it. We went out to look for cages... I had no luck convincing my dad to let me get her, but we're making progress. My mom doesn't mind and told him that it's my last year in the house and that I deserve it.<br><br><br><br>
I already saw a cage I liked (plastic bottomed), and realized I could get every thing I need for around $100. Money is no concern since I have a job. I've done a bit of research on keeping rabbits.<br><br><br><br>
Anyhow... one concern that came up between my mom and I is that how will it affect the bunny, coming here for 10 monthes, going off to school with me for 9 monthes, coming back home for two, wash, rinse, repeat for another year.<br><br><br><br>
Also, is timothy hay or alfalfa hay better for rabbits?<br><br><br><br>
I do believe ceder is bad for small animals... is there a specific kind or is the rest okay?<br><br><br><br>
What should I look for with pellet food?<br><br><br><br>
Anyways, to begin with, here's what I'm planning on getting her.<br><br><br><br>
- Plastic bottomed cage<br><br>
- Shavings<br><br>
- Plastic water bottle<br><br>
- Salt block<br><br>
- Pellets<br><br>
- Hay<br><br>
- A rabbit hut<br><br>
- Food dish<br><br><br><br>
Also I have a cat. How do I go about introducing the cat to the bunny?<br><br><br><br>
Thank you.