Who knows how long bunnies live?

[rabbit93]

How long do you think my male dutch rabbit will live?

 

[Elf Mommy]

A normal, healthy rabbit can live upward of 9-13 years. Take good care of him, and I'm sure you'll have many happy years together!

 

[missyscove]

I've always heard 7-10 years, but there are certainly exceptions.

 

[Maureen Las]

I've actually heard of some rabbits living up to 14 yrs.
Since Babette just left me at the age of a little over 7 yrs. I certainly feel sad that she couldn't have been around longer.

I know that I did everything possible to help her live a healthy life so I have to think that sometimes its not in our control and could be genetic. :?

Babette was a mini-lop..Idon't know if that breed has any particular life-span.

 

[undergunfire]

I truely think it is genetics. Other humans live longer than each other, same with dogs, cats, rats, ect. Rabbits do the same. I will always say when anyone asks me how long rabbits live (this is speaking if they die of old age)..."They can live 10+ years if you have them spayed/neutered and give them the best care you possibly can."

 

[JadeIcing]

I know of as old of 16.

 

[rabbit93]

Thanks

 

[NZminilops]

Five is considered to be a senior/max age for rabbits in New Zealand :?, due to most being kept outdoors and not desexed or recieving much (if any) vet attention.:?


But I would agree with the others, anywhere from 7-15 years seems abotu normal over there.