Is a baby bunny a good pet for a toddler?

It is unreasonable to expect a child of any age to take responsibility for care of a rabbit (or any pet). The rabbit and your .... Remember! When baby gets older, rabbit will have added attention from your child (and you) which can be a good thing if you are committed to teaching your child about the rabbit. read more

Rabbits are typically viewed as the perfect pet for a child – cute, fluffy, low-maintenance. All you need is a cage, some sawdust, and some brightly colored rabbit-mix, and our children will be entertained for hours! read more

Keep the child away from the rabbit for a short time if the child refuses to stop a behavior that may hurt the rabbit. Set up the cage so rabbit can get away from the children-“a safe zone”. Use child gates in doorways and or turn the cage so the door faces the wall with enough room for rabbit but not the child. read more

Adopting a rabbit is a very big commitment. Rabbits have a life span of over ten years. If you adopt a baby bunny for your ten-year-old, be prepared to care for the rabbit when your child has gone off to college. Many shelters have older rabbits that would love a caring forever home. read more

Unfortunately, no. There are profound misconceptions about pet rabbits in our society. read more

Best for families with toddlers old enough to handle them gently. A rabbit cage should be four times the size of your bunny, with a solid (not wire mesh) floor and a litter box that should be changed weekly. A rabbit's diet should include quality pellets, fresh hay (alfalfa, timothy, or oat), water, and fresh vegetables. read more

A house rabbit may seem like the perfect pet for kids, but this is not always the case. Many children are too young to handle a rabbit appropriately. Bunnies may look cute and cuddly, but they do not behave in ways typified in children’s stories or cartoons. read more