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The Top 5 Reasons Why Rabbits Make Great Pets
The Top 5 Reasons Why Rabbits Make Great Pets By Zach and Amy
Phillips-Gary
Looking for an animal friend to add to your life? Snakes too
slithery? Fish too tank-bound? Cats, dogs, birds just not what
you're looking for? Well maybe a house rabbit is right for you?!
All creatures have their endearing and not so easy to deal with
qualities. Before bringing any pets into your home it is vital
that you do the research and consider if that particular
creature is a good fit for you and your family. We hope that you
will consider our top 5 reasons why we think rabbits make great
pets because you may just be ready for a rabbit!
Number 1: No barking, hissing or squawking House rabbits are
very quiet animals to share your life with. Aside from a gentle
clicking of the teeth when happy or a low grunt when irritated,
rabbits are virtually noiseless pets. There are a variety of
bunny body language signals that house rabbits use to let you
know how they are doing and even what they want. For example, if
your rabbit bows her/his head down and lies low to the ground,
chances are good your bunny is presenting and wants to be
stroked.
Number 2: Bunnies can be very affectionate and personable When
treated with respect and care, most house rabbits show their
love in clear ways. A happy bunny will give you soft licks akin
to kisses. They will also indicate if they are angry or feel
threatened. Of course, each house rabbit's personality is
different. Be sure to research breed temperament tendencies and
if possible, spend time with the rabbit before adoption. Once
home, a close bond can be encouraged between family members and
the bunny by providing plenty of social time. Rabbits need at
least 2-3 hours a day out of their cages or pens and they tend
to like to be around others, especially during those peak
activity times of day.
Number 3: Rabbits are Earth-friendly pets Whether it's sharing a
salad with your bunny or using her/his waste and litter to
enrich your compost heap, house rabbits are a great complement
to a sustainable lifestyle. Rabbits are vegetarians and can
easily share the abundance of your garden or purchased produce.
There are many diet choices you can make for your bunny rabbit.
However, it is vital that you feed him/her mainly fresh hays and
green vegetables with quality pellets as well. Recycling with
your rabbit can happen in countless ways: Providing your bunny
with cardboard tubes as toys, using clean old towels for his/her
cage or pen, or even purchasing litter made from recycled paper
are just a few everyday examples.
Number 4: Compatible companions with your other pets Contrary to
what you might think, with careful training and gradual
introductions, your house rabbit can coexist peacefully with
other pets. Careful consideration needs to be taken when
bringing a bunny into a home already inhabited by other pets.
For example, if your dog is a hunting breed--e.g. beagle--and
has been trained to emphasize those breed tendencies, perhaps a
house rabbit is not an ideal match. However, in most cases,
other pets can be trained to treat your bunny with respect and
they may even become buddies! Taking a slow, gradual and
consistent approach when introducing other pets will help all of
the animals in your family understand how to live harmoniously
together.
Number 5: Bunnies are just plain fun! One reason why house
rabbits are so unique is how playful and personable they can be.
Especially during their most active hours--early morning and
early evening--don't be surprised to find a happy bunny racing
and leaping about your home providing just about the best
entertainment a pet can offer! Yes, providing proper care can be
a lot of work and deciding to adopt a house rabbit in the first
place should never be taken lightly. But one ticklish lick from
a nose-twitching lagomorph (aka rabbit) and we think you'll
agree that house rabbits may just be the best pet you've ever
shared your life with! For more in-depth information about house
rabbits, visit http://www.rabbitinfocenter.com
About the author:
Zach and Amy Phillips-Gary are a son-mother team who share what
we've learned about house rabbits with others through our
website. Visit us at http://www.rabbitinfocenter.com to learn
more.
Zach and Amy Phillips-Gary
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