Hi Jess!!
Welcome to the World of Buns!! So many questions!! Thousands ofanswers!! I have 10 of them!! My goodness, where to start?! Yes theycan be litter trained. Yes they can/should be in the house (you'll haveto rabbit proof!!). They are just as easy or hard as cats...dependsupon how you look at it!
I take it that the buns are young.
One of the first things you are going to have to do is find an "Exotic"Vet for them. You should have them given the "once over" and have themsexed.
Right now, you'll need a large cage. If you get one with a wire bottom,you'll need a board on the bottom to protect their feet so, i recommendthe plactic bottomed ones. There must be enough room for the buns tolay down and stretch out. You'll need a plastic litter box (not toobig, either shoe or sweater will do). Fill it (2 inches) withYesterdays News, not kitty litter (can poison if eaten). Littertraining is usually quick. Within the first two weeks, they get willpee in the litter box. Those thousand, or so, poop balls are adifferent story!
For now, they can be together in the same cage. They should be allowedout of their cage for at least 3 hours a day. Allowing them to play ina confined, safe, area such as the kitchen would be good. Have a litterbox in a corner, for them. (Mine are no longer caged.)
They should be spayed/neutered by the time they are 5 months old. Thefemale can be done at 4 months. Their hormones kick in at an early age.They can begin producing when very young.
You will need to get a good pelleted food for them. Not the prettystuff with all the colorful things in it! Timothy Hay is a must. Thegreeener, the fresher, the better. A water bottle is better than acrock as they will knock it over. For now, no veggies. Not until theyare about 4 to 5 months old and then, gradually introduce them.
If you are going to use a bedding, shredded Alpine is recommended.Cedar and pine can cause respitory problems. A cardboard box, in thecage, can be used as not only a hiding place and something to jump on,it is also great to gnaw on.
Toys are essential. The cardboard rolls from paper towels and toiletpaper are wonderful. The plastic keys that babies play with are great(they love to fling things). Wooden bird toys work well too. Neverforget the cardboard box! They love to dig!
On the whole, they are great pets. To say that they are not a lot ofwork, would be a lie. They need fresh food everyday. They need theirareas cleaned on a regular basis (every 2 to 3 days). Same with thelitter box. They are a commitment. They live, on average, between 5 and8 years.
They are a joy to watch!! The antics....LOL!!!! They do make me laugh!
A good book to get is "Rabbits for Dummies" by Audrey Pavia. It will give you the basics, and more.
Good Luck with your little ones. I'm sure that you will enjoy them as much as I do.
Charlotte