I’m Going To Be Buying A Pet Rabbit For My Children But I’m Unsure As To What To Look For. I’ve Heard Some Rabbits Do Not Make Good Pets So How Do I Tell Whether One At The Pet Shop Will Be Good For My Children?

I've just got a pair of my first rabbits. I'm very good with animals, and seem to be natural with any kinds. But I must say that, even tho when I was younger my friend's used to hadve rabbits, etc. And I did loads of research from books to internet before actually getting mine- It was quite shocking how much work rabbits need (mentally and physically). I have four cats myself and I can say that these two are hundred times harder. I don't mean in bad way, but I'm a very patient person. Rabbits do need lots of attention, they need their cages cleaned everyday- you need to be adding hay, check their water and clean after them every single day. Rabbits are also very active, and will climb, dig, chew everywhere and everything they get in hold to. I love my rabbits, and they do give me lots of satisfaction, but I think it kind of shocking that bunnies are regarded as little childrens pets. It takes lots of time for them to get used to you, even tho they might be said to have been handled by the breeder, kids or who ever- they're not always easy to hold in your lap tp check their teeth, nails, or even stay still to be petted etc. It can take longer than a child has patience before getting bored to get to know them! Of course you as an adult will be helping, but you need to be prepared for extrimely hard work, and willing to give lots of your free time.

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Rabbits can be quite temperamental so they do not always make good children's pets and many parents do not realise that when they first buy one. That often leaves many rabbits homeless and given to animal shelters. Generally most rabbits need an understanding, patient and more responsible child looking after them, but if you do want to get one for your child, then you will most likely need to take some responsibility for them yourself.

Generally when choosing the right rabbit for you, you need to look at how the rabbit is behaving. Does it come up to you or does it shy away? A rabbit which shies away from you is generally not going to be as easy to handle as a more confident rabbit. Ask the pet shop worker or the breeder you are getting the rabbit from what that particular rabbit is like and how they are to handle. They should be able to tell you anything you need to know and that will give you a better idea of how that rabbit will be with your children.

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