Rabbits are very loving, social animals, which means they not only love to spend time with their humans – they require it. Without human interaction, rabbits can get bored, even to the point of becoming lonely and depressed. While toys can alleviate some of their boredom, they still need human attention and interaction. Many rabbits also enjoy having another rabbit as a friend.
Some people wonder if rabbits are more like cats or dogs. They’re like rabbits! Yours might use a litterbox like a cat and get excited to see you like a dog, but really, rabbits are not quite like either of these animals. Do they "make good pets"? They make wonderful, intelligent companions for wonderful, intelligent people! Each rabbit has a different personality just like each person does. A new rabbit owner should be willing to learn a new language when she brings home a rabbit as a companion. A rabbit will teach you a new way of looking at the world! Although they can be ornery at times, rabbits are wonderful, fun, and loving companions.
Are you the right kind of person to live with a rabbit? Rabbits make wonderful companions for the right people.
- Are you patient?
- Do you have a sense of humor?
- Do you enjoy watching the movements and learning the language of another species?
- Does your schedule include plenty of time at home?
- Are you comfortable spending a lot of time on the floor?
- Are you not overly fussy with your furniture?
How about playtime outside my rabbit’s cage or pen?
Just like all animals, your rabbit will need to exercise as well as play. He will need toys like cardboard tubes, phone books, and rattily rolling things to keep him busy. Your rabbit will also need to have anywhere from 30 to 40 hours of ‘run time’ outside his enclosure per week. Be aware that rabbits love to explore and discover – which could involve tasting items in your home. That is the nice way to say you will need to ‘bunny proof’ your house to protect it from bunny and to keep bunny from getting hurt.
Toy ideas
Some Basic Facts
- Rabbits can be letterbox trained
- Rabbits can live to be 7-10 years old
- Rabbits are inquisitive, sociable animals
- Rabbits make wonderful indoor companions
- Rabbits can purr when contented
- Like cats and dogs, rabbits need to be spayed or neutered to improve health and behavior
- Most rabbits do not like to be held--they prefer to sit beside you
- Rabbits like to play with toys, such as cardboard boxes, wire cat balls, hard plastic baby keys, untreated willow baskets
- Rabbits need to have things of their own to chew on (or they might nibble on your stuff)
- Rabbits need to be protected from predators, poisons, temperature extremes, electrical cords, and rough handling
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