Hello!
I’m typically a hamster/mouse momma but I found my local animal shelter takes in rabbits from time to time that are open to be fostered. I figured I could spread the love a bit and help out
I do have a few clarifying questions, though:
1.) Space. I have read about rabbits needing about 30-40sq ft of space, but I’m not sure if this would apply temporarily. At the minute, I could fit at absolute maximum a 8x3’ cage (unsure about play space as my room is carpeted). Would that be ok for a few weeks/months or should I just steer clear from rabbits for now?
2.) How much would you feed a well-adjusted rabbit per day in terms of veggies? (I know they need unlimited hay and about 25g/rabbit/day in pellets)
3.) What size water bowl do you recommend? I’d be replacing the water 1-2 times a day, more if the water becomes dirty easily.
4.) For some animals, having a bottle as a back up in case of contamination or spills is a good idea. Would this be true for rabbits or not worth my time?
5.) How crowded do rabbits like their cages? Are they more like guinea pigs in they like a few things spread out or hamsters who like only enough space in between to fit themselves? I would assume the former but just making sure.
6.) I do have a dog, but he’s extremely harmless. The most he’d probably do is sniff them and walk away. Should I still take that extra precaution of separating them or would it be ok if they were in the same room at the same time while the rabbits are free roaming?
I’ll be adding to this if I think of anything else, but that’s all for now Thank you for reading!
~Robin
I’m typically a hamster/mouse momma but I found my local animal shelter takes in rabbits from time to time that are open to be fostered. I figured I could spread the love a bit and help out
I do have a few clarifying questions, though:
1.) Space. I have read about rabbits needing about 30-40sq ft of space, but I’m not sure if this would apply temporarily. At the minute, I could fit at absolute maximum a 8x3’ cage (unsure about play space as my room is carpeted). Would that be ok for a few weeks/months or should I just steer clear from rabbits for now?
2.) How much would you feed a well-adjusted rabbit per day in terms of veggies? (I know they need unlimited hay and about 25g/rabbit/day in pellets)
3.) What size water bowl do you recommend? I’d be replacing the water 1-2 times a day, more if the water becomes dirty easily.
4.) For some animals, having a bottle as a back up in case of contamination or spills is a good idea. Would this be true for rabbits or not worth my time?
5.) How crowded do rabbits like their cages? Are they more like guinea pigs in they like a few things spread out or hamsters who like only enough space in between to fit themselves? I would assume the former but just making sure.
6.) I do have a dog, but he’s extremely harmless. The most he’d probably do is sniff them and walk away. Should I still take that extra precaution of separating them or would it be ok if they were in the same room at the same time while the rabbits are free roaming?
I’ll be adding to this if I think of anything else, but that’s all for now Thank you for reading!
~Robin