Considering a Rabbit for Easter? What You Should Know First

If your child has asked for a cute little bunny for Easter, you may want to read this first. This article will help you make the right decision to see if your family is ready for the new addition. Children love the anticipation of a cute cuddly little bunny to hold and love but what does this mean for you?

There are over 40 different breeds of bunnies, each with their own size and shape. They can weigh anywhere from the smallest which is a dwarf Netherland at 2.5 pounds to the largest which is a Flemish Giant that can weigh up to 20 pounds or more. There are short haired and long haired rabbits too. Rabbits with long hair need more care than a short haired rabbit because rabbits clean themselves and they are not able to digest hairballs. They will need brushed everyday as well as other daily responsibilities.

Food and Housing
For a rabbit, it's not just feeding them a bowl of rabbit food, its learning to balance out their diet so that they can be healthier and live longer. Rabbits need hay, Alfalfa blocks, sunflower seeds, fresh fruit, like apples and fresh vegetables, like carrots and a good quality Rabbit food. They must have fresh water every day. If the rabbits get a good balanced diet, they will be more active and playful and not sick. Rabbits need to be kept in a proper sized cage. They should always be kept indoors when ever possible so they don't need to be in the hot sun and the freezing cold temperatures. Indoors is more of a controlled climate which they will function better. The size of the cage really depends on the size of the rabbit. You don't want to put a Flemish Giant into a small cage made for a Dwarf. There are several places on line that sells rabbit cages as well as your local pet store.