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What are the different breeds of Bunny's :) ?
I am looking to get a bunny and before i do i want to pick out what breed i want so i want to do research on the bunny breeds :) but i dont know all the breeds :( so if you guys could please tell me all the breeds you know of that would help a lot :)
4 Answers
- Anonymous9 years agoFavorite Answer
RABBITS ARE NOT RODENTS!!!!!! The technical name is Lagomorph.
Sorry, that irritates me.
First of all, what sort of rabbit are you looking for?
Small Rabbits..
Dwarf Lop
Netherland Dwarf
Medium Rabbits...
Lionhead
English Chain/Butterfly
Dutch
Rex
Havana Lop
Angora (probs not good for a first time owner)
Large Rabbits...
I don't know of many large breeds, but:
Flemish Giant
And another one I can't remember..... These are huuuuuge anyway so you probably wouldn't want one.
Rex's, Lionheads, Satin rabbits and Angoras all have fur that takes a lot of management.
Feeding....
Rabbits should be fed a lot of hay per day, a small amount of pellets (pellets are better than muesli as they prevent selective feeding) and some fresh vegetables a few times a week. No lettuce, rabbits are actually allergic to it! They should always have fresh water available.
Hutches and Bedding...
The hutch you get should be big enough so the rabbit can stretch up on its hind legs and have lots of room to play. It should have strong wire and bolts. I find the best bedding to use is a layer of newspaper with sawdust over the top. If it is cold put some straw in the nest box part of the hutch. This makes it easier to clean out by just lifting out the paper.
It is also useful to litter train them so they do the toilet in a litter box. Put a litter box in a corner of the hutch and fill it with some peed on bedding and poop. This will teach them to go there after a bit of perseverance.
Vet Stuff...
You should get your rabbit registered at a local vet so they can be neutered when they re old enough, and given vaccinations.
Other Info...
You need to socialise our rabbit to humans by using gentleness and treats. The key is to take it slowly. You can train them to wear a harness this way too.
Rabbits need exercise so if your garden isn't secure buy a run so they can dig. It needs to be quite big, and they need to go out on a regular basis. This is necessary for them to be happy. You will be able to tell if your rabbit is happy because they will do a thing called binkying where it will sort of leap and click its heels together.
Rabbits are generally better with company, of another rabbit. The best pairs to get are sisters, or a brother and sister combo. Two males will fight. It's also quite hard to get an older rabbit used to a younger one, which is why it's easier to get young brothers and sisters. If you aren't prepared to get two make sure you pay more attention to your rabbit.
They can also be brought into the house, where they become almost like small dogs. If you do this you will need to cover up wires because rabbits have a tendency to chew things.
Your rabbit will need toys, like wooden ones that you can buy from pet shops. Mineral blocks are good too.
Baby rabbits chew on things to investigate them, a bit like human babies, so dont be worried if they start to nibble you. You will need to gently train them to stop doing this though.
If you choose a long haired rabbit, you will need to buy a rabbit brush and brush them daily.
If you choose a lop eared bunny, go to your vet about keeping its ears clean.
You will also need to talk to your vet about nail clipping, which is necessary.
All in all, rabbits are a big commitment, good luck and hope this helps!!!
Source(s): Me, my knowledge and owning ang loving rabbits for years!!! Have fun with your kitten!! (baby rabbits are called kittens!!) - minnieLv 45 years ago
They may be able to are living collectively. They must be fixed. Any rabbits can get along. The most important matters are the scale of the rabbits and if there constant. But when the scale shouldn't be a high-quality difference and they both are fixed then its a ultimate fit.
- Anonymous9 years ago
http://www.arba.net/breeds.htm
My personal favorite breed is the holland lop or mini lop rabbit. All bunnies are cute though :)
- 9 years ago
Hello good luck on finding your new furry friend! :) Check out this website that is really good. Hope I helped.
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a/rabbitbre...
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