How much do Dutch rabbits cost and what pet stores sell them and does PetSmart sell them?

Answer 1

Rabbits eat carrots.

A bite or two of carrot is a good treat but carrots aren't part of a rabbit's normal diet. (See the related question below for more info.)

Lots of pet stores sell Dutch rabbits - it depends on where you live. You could look in the Yellow Pages and call around.

It isn't always a good idea to get a rabbit from a pet store. Often these rabbits aren't taken care of very well, and they come from breeding situations that aren't nice. Also, the people working in the store don't always know what they're talking about and can give you bad advice about how to take care of them.

Some PetSmarts have rabbits from local shelters - they don't sell them, but arrange adoptions (still costs money). Dutch rabbits are a pretty common breed, so you have a good chance of finding one through an animal shelter or rescue organisation. These rabbits have had recent health checks and are usually pretty well socialised. Petfinder and Petango are two websites that list rescue and shelter animals from all over North America. Local chapters of the House Rabbit Society also usually do adoptions. (Links below)

How much Dutch rabbits cost depends on where you get yours - as low as free, and probably not more than $80. But the biggest cost with rabbits isn't the rabbit itself: it's the supplies and vet care.