Holly11
Active Member
I don't post often on this forum because I'm mainly reading, reading, "aww"ing at cute pictures, and reading some more :biggrin2: I currently don't have a rabbit, and have never owned one before. I was able to persuade my parents before about three years ago, about letting me get a rabbit. But then, my mom met a Ragdoll cat, and loved the breed. She then persuaded my dad, and they let me get two Ragdoll kittens. Later on we added another furry family member about two years ago. Now I have three cats, all Ragdolls. For years I wanted a cat, and it was very hard to pick between a bunny or a cat. Still, I've always wanted a bunny for a long time. I have a few questions as I'm planning to re-persuade my parents again about getting a bunny (really I've been planning to for a while, but have been chickening out about asking them again).
First, I'm thinking it would be easier, because I've done it before, but now I have three cats. For those of you who have cats who get along/tolerate the rabbit/s, was it easy or hard introducing them? The youngest cat of the three (who turned 2 years old three days ago) likes to be in charge. The other two don't really care.
About when do the hormones start to really affect their temperament? Is 5-6 months old about the right age to spay/neuter? Or can/should it be done earlier?
For the NIC cages, as I plan to build one, I found some panels on eBay. Is $76 for 33 panels and 32 connectors a good deal? I like to have extra, just in case!
And finally, are younger rabbits a bad choice for a first time rabbit owner? There is a threesome at a shelter that are all female and bonded (supposedly, the description says they are). They are about 8 weeks old. The description also says that whoever is interested can take home all, two, or one of them. Would a young threesome be over the top?
So sorry for the long novel, free cookies to anyone who read all of that! And so sorry for all the questions!
First, I'm thinking it would be easier, because I've done it before, but now I have three cats. For those of you who have cats who get along/tolerate the rabbit/s, was it easy or hard introducing them? The youngest cat of the three (who turned 2 years old three days ago) likes to be in charge. The other two don't really care.
About when do the hormones start to really affect their temperament? Is 5-6 months old about the right age to spay/neuter? Or can/should it be done earlier?
For the NIC cages, as I plan to build one, I found some panels on eBay. Is $76 for 33 panels and 32 connectors a good deal? I like to have extra, just in case!
And finally, are younger rabbits a bad choice for a first time rabbit owner? There is a threesome at a shelter that are all female and bonded (supposedly, the description says they are). They are about 8 weeks old. The description also says that whoever is interested can take home all, two, or one of them. Would a young threesome be over the top?
So sorry for the long novel, free cookies to anyone who read all of that! And so sorry for all the questions!