Buying Your First Rabbit

Buying Your First Rabbit

Questions to consider when buying a rabbit:

  • Do you have a suitable place for an indoor cage or outdoor hutch?

  • Who will be the main caregiver—a young child, an older child, or an adult?

  • Do you want a small rabbit or a large one? Larger rabbits are often calmer and sturdier. Smaller rabbits are more delicate and need especially careful handling.

  • Do you want a rabbit with long or short fur? Short-haired rabbits need brushing at least twice a week, while long-haired rabbits need more frequent grooming.

  • What other traits matter to you (like color, ear type, or sex)?

  • Do you plan to keep more than one rabbit? Rabbits must be matched carefully to be sure they get along, and opposite-sex pairs will breed unless they are spayed or neutered.