Hello,
I am considering adopting a pair or trio of bunnies (I don't currently have any), and my previous experience has been with dwarf rabbits--one in particular. It's been years since I have even seen a full-size rabbit in person. The representative I'm in contact with at the shelter is telling me a dwarf is probably not the best fit for my family (we have a toddler and a baby on the way), and she is suggesting bigger bunnies. I haven't had the chance to visit the shelter in person yet.
My question, for those with experience, is this: how different is the experience of owning a full size rabbit vs a dwarf? I can imagine there is going I be more food and more litter box cleaning involved, but are they basically the same aside from that? My dwarf rabbit was very friendly and very healthy. Will a large rabbit be like having an entirely different species? If you were in my position (bunniless with babies) would you adopt dwarfs or bigger bunnies? Thank you for any advice!
I am considering adopting a pair or trio of bunnies (I don't currently have any), and my previous experience has been with dwarf rabbits--one in particular. It's been years since I have even seen a full-size rabbit in person. The representative I'm in contact with at the shelter is telling me a dwarf is probably not the best fit for my family (we have a toddler and a baby on the way), and she is suggesting bigger bunnies. I haven't had the chance to visit the shelter in person yet.
My question, for those with experience, is this: how different is the experience of owning a full size rabbit vs a dwarf? I can imagine there is going I be more food and more litter box cleaning involved, but are they basically the same aside from that? My dwarf rabbit was very friendly and very healthy. Will a large rabbit be like having an entirely different species? If you were in my position (bunniless with babies) would you adopt dwarfs or bigger bunnies? Thank you for any advice!