brocaknows
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Hello! My brother found a very scared rabbit in the middle of the road yesterday. He was being chased by a large dog, so my brother brought him home and gave him to me. He is a lovely young male rabbit. I have 3 dogs and 2 budgies. I have no idea how to take care of a rabbit. I did put up signs around the neighborhood and vets, also on facebook, but so far nothing.
I read that they eat hay. However I have no idea where to find that here in Costa Rica. I did find pellets, but the pet shops didn't have hay. I gave him some lettuce and herbs and he ate all that. How much should he eat in a day?
Also I have him in a separate room so the dogs won't bother him. I do have a small indoor garden area but it doesn't have any grass. Would it be OK to keep him there and find some kind of shelter for him in case it rains?
Also he doesn't appear to be litter trained... He pooped all over the room even though I put a litter box in for him. Is it tough to train rabbits?
Any other suggestions are welcome. In CR there aren't exactly any good shelters I can take him and if his owner doesn't turn up I think we'll be keeping him. I know they live long lives but so do all my other pets and I have no problem with caring for pets for years. Thanks!!
I read that they eat hay. However I have no idea where to find that here in Costa Rica. I did find pellets, but the pet shops didn't have hay. I gave him some lettuce and herbs and he ate all that. How much should he eat in a day?
Also I have him in a separate room so the dogs won't bother him. I do have a small indoor garden area but it doesn't have any grass. Would it be OK to keep him there and find some kind of shelter for him in case it rains?
Also he doesn't appear to be litter trained... He pooped all over the room even though I put a litter box in for him. Is it tough to train rabbits?
Any other suggestions are welcome. In CR there aren't exactly any good shelters I can take him and if his owner doesn't turn up I think we'll be keeping him. I know they live long lives but so do all my other pets and I have no problem with caring for pets for years. Thanks!!