Anyone have house rabbits?
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t and piss everywhere. Even when it did sI have two house rabbits. Both are rescues. At the moment they live outside in bunny mansions but come in during the day for a run around. When the weather gets cold again they will come back indoors 24/7. Both are litter trained.
Only down side is that they have to be kept separated by a child gate as they try to kill each other.
Only down side is that they have to be kept separated by a child gate as they try to kill each other.
Ours are old, so come in for the evenings. Laminate/wood flooring is an excellent deterrent against exploring rabbits and we've duct-tabled all the cabling for TV etc so they can't be tempted.
We bought a horse saddle pad for them to sit on and a cushion (they're quite fond of a nice plump cushion!) and they stay on that. Not that much mess, but then we clean the room every other day.
We bought a horse saddle pad for them to sit on and a cushion (they're quite fond of a nice plump cushion!) and they stay on that. Not that much mess, but then we clean the room every other day.
Ours have the run of the conservatory, but the female does come in for a look around every couple of days.
We've had house rabbits for years, and as long as you put the cables out of reach or block access to them, provide a litter tray (they soon get used to using it), and are prepared to have the carpets pulled to bits, they're great fun to have around.
Christmas was great with them playing in the wrapping paper.
Slippy used to come up for tickles when he wanted them.
We've had house rabbits for years, and as long as you put the cables out of reach or block access to them, provide a litter tray (they soon get used to using it), and are prepared to have the carpets pulled to bits, they're great fun to have around.
Christmas was great with them playing in the wrapping paper.
Slippy used to come up for tickles when he wanted them.
They are cracking pets but quite a lit of hard work. You'll soon have a bunny proofed house (ours has nothing chewable below waist height) or it'll get expensive.
Both are litter trained but will have "accidents" if you upset them (like moving furniture-ours hate that) You soon learn not to cross a bunny.
Saying that, they are very clever, playful and will give you hours of entertainment.
They are also very perceptive. My husband has man flu (ok proper flu) and we woke up to find the bunnies sat by hi side of the bed, just sitting quietly and looking. If I'm on my own at night they sleep in the bedroom doorway. It's rather sweet.
Enjoy your little critters but do expect lots of chewing!!
Both are litter trained but will have "accidents" if you upset them (like moving furniture-ours hate that) You soon learn not to cross a bunny.
Saying that, they are very clever, playful and will give you hours of entertainment.
They are also very perceptive. My husband has man flu (ok proper flu) and we woke up to find the bunnies sat by hi side of the bed, just sitting quietly and looking. If I'm on my own at night they sleep in the bedroom doorway. It's rather sweet.
Enjoy your little critters but do expect lots of chewing!!
Ours are in the house half the year, have penned them in a 3x1m run ate the back of the living room.
They are litter tray trained but I made a tray to go under the pen and covered it with a tarp. Then got carpet samples to give them more traction. They get a run round the house every evening and mucked out every day /other day.
Good pets would advise giant rabbits, they are more friendly and less likely to chew.
Google can help with advice on keeping rabbits in the house.
They are litter tray trained but I made a tray to go under the pen and covered it with a tarp. Then got carpet samples to give them more traction. They get a run round the house every evening and mucked out every day /other day.
Good pets would advise giant rabbits, they are more friendly and less likely to chew.
Google can help with advice on keeping rabbits in the house.
MaxMX5 said:
I did read that you need to get them neutered in order for them to stop peeing around the house as they like to mark their territory and that it makes it easier to toilet train them. Have you had yours neutered?
Yes, because we have a male/female pair.Can strongly recommend rabbitrehome.org for second hand bunnies- always loads of unwanted and unexpected babies. They all come "done" and most vaccinated and wormed.
People usually recommend a mixed sex pair (and always a pair as it's good for them to have bunny friends) as they tend to get on better. However bunnies are like humans and some prefer their own sex. But on the whole a mixed pair is a good plan.
MaxMX5 said:
I did read that you need to get them neutered in order for them to stop peeing around the house as they like to mark their territory and that it makes it easier to toilet train them. Have you had yours neutered?
Definately neuter or they do smell and spray wee up the walls etc, i have a make and female both done...Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff