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  • Jul 28, 2009, 01:05 PM
    Regan5457
    I want a bunny
    I want a bunny I never told my mom I wanted a bunny yet I am scared of what she is going too say. I bet she is going to say you have too many animals I have 2 dogs 5 cats 2 ponies 6 chinkens 2 goats and one is going to have a baby next year:D 1 bird only 2 animals live in the house. I take care of then all by myself.:(
  • Jul 28, 2009, 01:46 PM
    JudyKayTee

    Only your mother knows if you have too many animals - and she won't say yes or no until you ask her. In the meantime, here is a site about the care of rabbits. Can you handle these "chores" in addition to the other animals?

    How old are you?

    How to Care for Rabbits | The Humane Society of the United States

    Until you read this info you are in no position to have a rabbit. https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/other-...ns-356958.html
  • Jul 28, 2009, 02:22 PM
    Alty

    Rabbits aren't simple pets to own. They have unique needs and if those needs aren't met not only are they in danger of becoming ill, or dying, but they won't be pleasant to have around.

    The cost of the cage and rabbit are the least of your expenses. A healthy rabbit needs to be spayed or neutered at 6 months of age or you will cut their life span considerably. The operation isn't cheap and most vets don't specialize in rabbits, so you'll have to search for one that does.

    Also, rabbits are social animals, they need interaction. With all the animals you're already caring for when will you have time to spend with the bunny?

    Wanting something and being responsible for something are two very different things. I want more animals too, but I know I'm at my capacity otherwise some of the animals I already have will pay the price because my time is already stretched.

    Bunnies are adorable, who doesn't love a baby bunny, but they aren't for novice owners, that's why so many of them are relinquished every day.

    I also noticed one of your other posts on the pets forum where someone asked about their bunny, you didn't have the answer to that simple question which shows me you're not ready for rabbit ownership.

    Be happy with the animals you have, enjoy them, you have your hands full enough already.

    Good luck.
  • Jul 28, 2009, 03:53 PM
    joyluo1999
    As JudyKay mentioned you'll never know what your mom is going to say until you ask her but I also think that you have too many animals right now to care for a rabbit.

    Rabbits need lots of attention otherwise you'll have to get it a friend but then you'll have to get them spayed.
    You have so many animals, I doubt you'll be able to care for a rabbit properly.
    And as Altenweg said caring for a bunny takes a lot of money.

    Good Luck!:)

    Joy
  • Jul 29, 2009, 12:53 PM
    rex123

    I had the same problem as you. My parents told me I had too many pets. I have 1 dog, 2 cats, 2 hamsters, and 2 fish.

    But after a lot of convincing and me doing a lot of research on rabits. I told my parents the truth. And I clearly explained why I wanted a rabbit. I then wrote a list of pros and cons, of onwing a rabbit.

    I now own a 13week old mini lop/mini rex mix bunny named Blaze.
  • Jul 29, 2009, 04:14 PM
    Regan5457
    I am 15 and I know a bunny is a lot of work my friend had a bunny and it ran away
  • Jul 29, 2009, 06:59 PM
    Alty
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Regan5457 View Post
    I am 15 and And I know a bunny is a lot of work my friend had a bunny and it ran away

    And that taught you what?
  • Jul 31, 2009, 02:27 AM
    abi29

    You never know the anser until you ask, so I thnk you should ask. You may think you have to many pets, but your mum might not. If she says it is too much money, ask if it could be a birthday presant and christmas presant combined. That nearly always works.
  • Jul 31, 2009, 02:37 AM
    shazamataz

    I have 3 rabbits in 2 enclosures and it takes me one hour everyday just to clean them out, not to mention actually spending time with them.
    They are very time consuming little fluff balls.
  • Jul 31, 2009, 06:35 AM
    JudyKayTee
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Regan5457 View Post
    I am 15 and And I know a bunny is a lot of work my friend had a bunny and it ran away



    How does a rabbit which is well care for (which includes protecting the rabbit from predators) run away?

    I know you SAY you are 15 but you don't sound 15 on your threads.
  • Jul 31, 2009, 09:04 AM
    Alty
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JudyKayTee View Post
    How does a rabbit which is well care for (which includes protecting the rabbit from predators) run away?

    I know you SAY you are 15 but you don't sound 15 on your threads.

    Had to spread the rep Judy.

    I agree. My son sounds much more mature and he's 10.

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