A little expense is required to provide a home for your new friend. A kennel or cage is needed to keep them out of trouble at night or when their owners are not looking. Pet stores will have a variety of cages at different prices. Or, if you have access to tools, you can make your own. Just don\’t use chicken wire or put the slats too close together. Do not leave the rabbit enclosed for long periods of time. Rabbits are social animals and will be lonely.
Other expenses may include routine medical bills. Spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and flea treatment. Also, remember to look out for other health issues, especially those specific to rabbits.
Rabbits do not usually like to be held and will not sit on your lap or play with children. They are quiet, clean, and like to be left alone. However, they do like large open spaces where they can move around and explore. Make sure they have space to exercise. Keep the kennel door tightly closed so they can come and go as they please. They will be more comfortable if they have a safe place to stay.
Rabbit owners unanimously praise their pets. Like many other pets, rabbits have different temperaments, bond well with their owners, and can be easily trained using treats and the same techniques used to train dogs. However, adequate preparation is necessary. And if you think a rabbit is a pet you can live with, ask at your local shelter. In many cases, you can adopt a rabbit. Remember that all animals need love and proper care. Rabbits, by their nature, require a little more care than dogs or cats. Make sure that you have made the decision to keep a rabbit, and that you are willing to take care of it.