I need rabbit information! lol?

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Ok I have just gotten a rabbit yesterday. Im not sure on the breed or age but I know hes young. Probably around 6-8 weeks. Hes actually really tame for being so young. My question is, what do you do with them to make it fun? Like can you teach the tricks? I don't want him just sitting in a cage. I have plans on getting him a harness so I can let him out and eat grass and play and not have to chase him around with a fishing net to catch him lol. I did have rabbits in the past but I was like 8. Now im almost 22 and gotten another one. I have the cage water bottle and food. I know how to feed them etc. just wondering about some fun things to do with them. I was going to litter train him and keep him in the house but they said no lol Also, since he is being kept outside and it gets 95+ degrees here not including humidity, should I put a frozen 2 liter of water for him to lay against to keep cool? ive seen people at the county fairs do this but i didn't know if i NEED to do it. Also, what kind of treats do i give him. Like what kind of fruits/ vegetable. I know carrots and whatever kind of treats they have at the store, but im wanting something i don't have to specially buy lol (if that made any sense at all) I had dutch when i was a kid. My doe did have a litter of babies. (unplanned) before I knew the whole "birds and the bees" story, I would put the buck and doe together to play while i cleaned the cages. low and behold i had 6 babies later lol So i do have experience with them

defend liberty · Answer

Actually, rabbit care has grown quite a bit over the past 10 years. Some things that they used to think were good for rabbits are now known to not be (and vice versa). So even if you've kept rabbits in ;the past, it would be a good idea to brush up on the latest recommendations.

Rabbits can suffer heatstroke in 80-85F temperatures. So, yes, a frozen water bottle is an absolute must. He'll also need to be in the shade and be getting plenty of air circulation. Misters may also be necessary to help him cool. If he is a lop-eared rabbit, he will have a harder time with the heat since rabbits lose the extra heat through their ears (inner part)

At 6-8 weeks, he should not yet be getting any greens, fruits or veggies. This can cause a severe stomach upset. It is best to wait until 12 weeks of age at  the earliest. 16 weeks would be safer.

I'm glad you don't want him just sitting in a cage. He does need exercise. I would suggest either a permanent exercise run, or, if that isn't possible, then get an exercise pen and use that for an outdoor exercise enclosure. Of course, he has to be watched while he is in it.

I do not recommend harnesses since they can be dangerous. Very few are safe, and those that are safe are only safe if properly fitted. Then the rabbit must be trained to use it. Many rabbits still don't like them since new environments are scary to most rabbits. They don't walk like a dog. They usually will just take a hop or two and then graze. It is rather boring for the one holding the leash.

Perhaps you would enjoy my site. Even though it is geared toward indoor rabbits, the info is still accurate. Updated diet info is there including a separate page on treats. There is a page on 'boredom buster' and 'bonding with your rabbit.'

Have fun with your new rabbit.

Pegaswag · Answer

Ooh rabbits can be really fun!
You can buy rabbit chews, let them hop around your room, teach them there name, there's all sorts of things! What I recommend doing is going on the google search engine and type in the following:

Fun rabbit activities

Hope this helped!

Anonymous · Answer

i had a harness for my rabbits. some rabbits will be fine if you just put it on, others will be terrified. so just to be safe, look up how to get rabbits used to harnesses.

you can teach them lots of tricks! i taught one of my rabbits to stand on his legs. just look up videos on youtube of rabbits doing tricks. its really interesting :)

you can build a pen or run for the rabbit so you dont have to watch it and follow it around if your busy. but we take plastic sheets to cover them so cats dont get them or so hawks dont see them. lately ive seen lots of hawks around... more than usual

you can keep the bunny indoors if you want. its your choice if you want to not the breeder. or person selling it. but since its an outdoor rabbit, youll have to look up how to turn an outdoor rabbit into an indoor rabbit. its not as easy as just putting it inside. i just answered a question about why a bunny died. it was an outdoor bunny and they took it inside overnight and it died :( and it wasnt their rabbit either, making things worse.

you can also do rabbit jumping (harness will be useful for this) or rabbit agility. rabbits are not as smart as dogs, but they ARE smart.

good luck!

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