Mikoli
Well-Known Member
Hi,
Since Ollie passed away, I've taken on a lot more responsibilities. Over the holidays, I sometimes am away from home for up to five days at a time, and I have camp later on this year. However, I have really wanted to get another rabbit, or pair of rabbits, for a long time.
I understand rabbits need a lot of attention to stay healthy, but I have thought of a few ways that my rabbits will be able to get exercise while I don't have to be there.
I am considering buying a large avairy-type structure, which is totally secure, but big enough for the rabbits to move around in comfortably. On the days that I am busy or not home, I can put them in there, or ask mum to put them in there, for a few hours so that they can have some exercise. On the days I am there, I can take them out into the backyard on a harness or let them run around under the veranda.
I can re-fill their water myself, and I can pre-make their feeds so that if I am not home all mum has to do is empty it into their bowls and give them hay. I would most likely get two rabbits so that they can keep each other company.
During the school term, I can devote about an hour a day to them (not including their run time in the avairy), as well as the time it takes to clean their hutch & run. During the holidays, I probably won't be there much, but they can have more run time in the avairy while I'm gone.
Does this sound like a suitable lifestyle to you? Obviously if I decide I am not suitable to own a rabbit anymore I will not buy one (or two), but I would like to have one. If anyone thinks of something I have overlooked, please let me know.
Rachel.
Since Ollie passed away, I've taken on a lot more responsibilities. Over the holidays, I sometimes am away from home for up to five days at a time, and I have camp later on this year. However, I have really wanted to get another rabbit, or pair of rabbits, for a long time.
I understand rabbits need a lot of attention to stay healthy, but I have thought of a few ways that my rabbits will be able to get exercise while I don't have to be there.
I am considering buying a large avairy-type structure, which is totally secure, but big enough for the rabbits to move around in comfortably. On the days that I am busy or not home, I can put them in there, or ask mum to put them in there, for a few hours so that they can have some exercise. On the days I am there, I can take them out into the backyard on a harness or let them run around under the veranda.
I can re-fill their water myself, and I can pre-make their feeds so that if I am not home all mum has to do is empty it into their bowls and give them hay. I would most likely get two rabbits so that they can keep each other company.
During the school term, I can devote about an hour a day to them (not including their run time in the avairy), as well as the time it takes to clean their hutch & run. During the holidays, I probably won't be there much, but they can have more run time in the avairy while I'm gone.
Does this sound like a suitable lifestyle to you? Obviously if I decide I am not suitable to own a rabbit anymore I will not buy one (or two), but I would like to have one. If anyone thinks of something I have overlooked, please let me know.
Rachel.