What Bunny?

[BunnyLove]

Well, I really want to get a bunny soon. I have an apartment, with quite a lazy dog. (Is that bad?) And, I also have a house. It is pretty large, with a big yard.
It is pretty isolated from predators, and definitly room for an outside pen. If I get a bunny, should I get two? If and when I get one, im going to adopt.
So, if from what im saying has any kind of things that would help for a good choice, please tell me!

[Flopsie]

well, adopting is great! I would make sure i’ve done all the research I can before adopting rabbits. They can be a bit high maintenance. Also, i’ve been told that having two bunnies can be challenging so ideally starting one is better. However, if you are insistent on getting two, I would recommend adopting two bonded rabbits so that you don’t have to go through he process and know that they are bonded already. Would also say that when adopting, select bunnies that you match with personality wise. Don’t worry about breed or how they look first. Once you get a feel for the personality, then I would factor in breed.
Lastly, I know you mentioned you have a large yard, but ideally you want to have you bunny indoors. Studies and evidence shows that bunnies that live indoors lead a more healthy and happy life and as a owner/parent you have much more connection with them indoors than you would ourdoors.

Good luck

[Bam]

Getting a bonded couple from a shelter/rescue is really a great choice. You don’t have to worry about bonding, which can be quite an ordeal. Having a bonded couple makes it a bit less demanding on yourself, since the bunny will always have company even when you are at work or in school. Rabbits are very social animals.

That said, two rabbits cost more than one, so it’s double the vet bills and double the cost of food (it’s mainly fresh greens that may be expensive, depending on where you live.)

I totally agree that personality is way more important than breed. That rabbits live longer and heathier lives indoors is absolutely true. The outside has so many dangers for rabbits, predators, vermin, insects, intestinal parasites, hot and cold weather etc. But if you do decide to do outdoor housing, I would urge you to get a bonded couple, a single rabbit will be lonely and bored if it lives outside, even if you spend some time with it every day.

I have a German Shepherd dog and 2 house-bunnies. It has worked out fine. My dog isn’t really interested in the buns (but she is interested in their food ). 

[BunnyLove]

Oh, ok. I have a LOT of space inside, so im good with that. I agree with both of you, about personality is more important, I was just wondering if breed affected anything to do with where he/she should live. I dont know. I am going to do a lot of research. Thanks for the info! And yes, I should put the cost of the buns inorder as well. Thanks!

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