Why rabbits make good pets
The Pros
| They are intelligent and will make you laugh (and swear). Join the Facebook group ‘Bunnies are arseholes’ as proof. |
| They can learn their names and some words. They are really good at interpreting your tone of voice. |
| They are intuitive and will read your mood. When you are down, they might come for a snuggle. |
| They can be litterbox trained. (“Except for the two hooligans living at my house.” Reney.) |
| They are quiet. (They can also sneak out from under you. |
| A lot of people allergic to other pets, are not allergic to rabbits. |
| They are very hygienic and do not smell. Neither does their poop/pee. |
| They do not need huge amounts of space, but must NEVER be locked in a cage. They are very active and need to be able to run and play. I mean, how did you feel being locked up during hard lockdown? |
| Feeding them is affordable. |
The Cons
| They are high maintenance and thus not good starter pets. |
| Vet bills can be steep as they are exotic, and they do get sick. |
| They are not always crazy about being picked up and cuddled. |
| They chew cables, wood and fabric as their teeth never stop growing. There are simple remedies. See ‘How to bunny-proof your house’. |
| EVERYTHING HAPPENS ON THEIR TERMS. |
| He chewed the foam the minute the cover was removed. | I managed to plane ONE kale seedling. | That fence is to keep him OUT. |
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