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Yes, rabbits can very happily live as house pets.
There are many house rabbit associations in the US, UK, Europe and Aus and this is becoming a popular way for people to have pet rabbits.
The best place to start looking for answers is http://rabbit.org which has a wealth of information about house rabbits.
the key points
Neuter/Spay (this applies to both indoor and outdoor bunnies) they are generally far happier, less hormonal and hence aggressive and make much better pets in the home. It also reduces issues of smell.
Bunny Proof Rabbits has a natural inclination to chew... and this applies as much to hay is it will to wires and delicate furniture if they can get there teeth on it. So, hide away wires, protect the things you don't want chew.
Quick Tip Rubbing Soap base/skirting boards is a great way to stop a bunny eating them, also you can do this on fabrics, i.e. Sofa bottoms etc.
Proper Diet Make sure you bunny gets a decent diet. They cannot and will not live on scraps from the table. The diet should consist mainly of good quality hay, fresh greens and a small amount of pelleted food. Sugar is actually very bad for bunnies, as is dairy, meat etc.
N.B. Chocolate is extremely poisonous to rabbits!
Litter Training Litter training a rabbit is generally a straightforward thing, but is greatly helped by having spayed and neutered animals as they will not mark areas for territory in the same way.
Most rabbits will pick an area they want to use as their "toilet" you just need to put the litter tray down there. Make sure there is a good absorbent base of non clumping litter and add a little hay to the tray as it will encourage them to come over and use it.
A last word... Consider giving a home to a rescued rabbit. There are many many rabbits out there without homes who would make wonderful house pets.
Make sure you spend some time researching and learning about any pet you want to give a home to. Nothing can beat knowledge when it comes to caring for another life.
Carrie Lyons
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoYes, rabbits can very happily live as house pets.
There are many house rabbit associations in the US, UK, Europe and Aus and this is becoming a popular way for people to have pet rabbits.
The best place to start looking for answers is http://rabbit.org which has a wealth of information about house rabbits.
the key points
Neuter/Spay (this applies to both indoor and outdoor bunnies) they are generally far happier, less hormonal and hence aggressive and make much better pets in the home. It also reduces issues of smell.
Bunny Proof Rabbits has a natural inclination to chew... and this applies as much to hay is it will to wires and delicate furniture if they can get there teeth on it. So, hide away wires, protect the things you don't want chew.
Quick Tip Rubbing Soap base/skirting boards is a great way to stop a bunny eating them, also you can do this on fabrics, i.e. Sofa bottoms etc.
Proper Diet Make sure you bunny gets a decent diet. They cannot and will not live on scraps from the table. The diet should consist mainly of good quality hay, fresh greens and a small amount of pelleted food. Sugar is actually very bad for bunnies, as is dairy, meat etc.
N.B. Chocolate is extremely poisonous to rabbits!
Litter Training Litter training a rabbit is generally a straightforward thing, but is greatly helped by having spayed and neutered animals as they will not mark areas for territory in the same way.
Most rabbits will pick an area they want to use as their "toilet" you just need to put the litter tray down there. Make sure there is a good absorbent base of non clumping litter and add a little hay to the tray as it will encourage them to come over and use it.
A last word... Consider giving a home to a rescued rabbit. There are many many rabbits out there without homes who would make wonderful house pets.
Make sure you spend some time researching and learning about any pet you want to give a home to. Nothing can beat knowledge when it comes to caring for another life.
Carrie Lyons
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∙ 15y agoNo. In fact, it is better to keep them indoors; it has many advantages. If you keep them indoors, they become more bonded to you, since you are probably indoors most of the time. If you keep them outdoors, they will feel more in their natural habitat, therefore they forget about human bonding. Another disadvantage to keeping them outdoors is that a cat, coyote, or even a dog could walk past their enclosure frighten them, and possibly give them a heart attack, which could lead to death. One possibility is that you could buy or make a playpen or hutch and put your rabbit outside for some of the day. They would get to eat grass and be in their natural habitat for a while. If you choose this possibility however, you should watch out for digging. If your rabbit digs, then you can put the playpen or some chicken wire in the ground a few inches and stake it in.
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∙ 15y agoYou can do both bring the rabbit inside in the winter and out in the summer.
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∙ 13y agoif you have an outdoor rabbit then you should bring the rabbit in if the temperature is really hot or cold
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∙ 14y agoyes you can but most owners prefer to keep them outside cause of the smell
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Is rabbit danger for child health to keep in the room?
not at all. Bunnies are lovely animals.
Where is the rabbit king?
the rabbit king is in the white room in the mirror room
What will eat a rabbit?
It will eat hay, rabbit, food, grass, and veg's but do not feed them lettuce.
Can you bathe an outside pet rabbit?
Baths can be dangerous for rabbits. Healthy rabbits, including outside ones, keep themselves clean and don't require baths. If your rabbit needs a bath, something is wrong -- either the rabbit is sick and needs a vet, or you should improve the rabbit's living conditions. If you need to bathe a rabbit, follow certain precautions to keep the rabbit safe. See the related question below about bathing rabbits for details and link -- it applies to outside rabbits as well.
What will a mother rabbit do with the runt of the litter?
It depends on how many there are in the litter. Like if there are three she will probably keep it, but if there are six she might abandon it. Remember every mother is different. My Rabbit killed hers, she had 3 in her litter, and she dragged him out side of the nest! Still if your mother rabbit is feeding the rabbit, then it is not a runt!
Is rabbit danger for child health to keep in the room?
not at all. Bunnies are lovely animals.
Where can you keep a pet rabbit?
You can keep a pet rabbit in a big cage or hutch, dog crate, exercise pen, cube condo (NIC condo), or a rabbit-proofed room. See the related question below for more details.
Where is the rabbit king?
the rabbit king is in the white room in the mirror room
Is it bad to have a rabbit in the room with babies?
yes if it is a domestic rabbit
Where might you keep a rabbit?
In a cage. In the laundry room or sun room. - no laundry rooms are not appropriate places to keep pets especially sensitive rabbits. if it is an outdoor rabbit, a shaded area of the garden with a comfy, strong, safe hutch and access to grass. if it is an indoor rabbit, an open room, with daylight a living room or hallway or even a study is best because it is quiet, cool and a relaxing environment for the delicate rabbit to live in.
How do you keep a bunny rabbit?
You just keep it?..
Is it safe to keep a new bunny in a room with loud birds?
As long as you take proper care of both the rabbit and the birds, it should be fine. You have to be careful to keep the conditions hygienic, but you should do that anyway. Make sure the rabbit has a place to hide, and a place to run around. I kept a parrot and a rabbit in the same area for several years. Both animals were healthy and happy.
What is the house of a pet rabbit?
It's a cage or a room.
How do you catch a rabbit in your living room?
With a fish net.
Where do you keep your room?
In the house. Where do you keep YOUR room????
What you will keep a rabbit in?
your mums ****** or a hatchet
Where can you keep your rabbit overnight in winter without a cage is a cat carrier ok?
A cat carrier is too small to keep a rabbit in for anything other than short-term transportation (like to and from the vet's). A cat carrier is definitely too small for the rabbit to stay in overnight. If you don't have a cage for your rabbit, consider "bunny-proofing" a room where the rabbit can stay (or even a large closet, so long as there's air flow), or closing off a section of a room or a hallway with baby gates. A dog crate could also work. Wherever you put the rabbit, it should be safe; she should have unlimited access to hay and water; and enough room to stand up her full height, stretch out her full length, and hop a few paces at least. See the related questions below for more info and helpful links.
