How to Prepare for Keeping a Rabbit

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Research rabbit care.

   Look online for information.
   
   Buy rabbit care books or check them out from a library.
   
   Make sure that any books you purchase are up to date.
   
   Go to a rabbit rescue or show to interact with rabbits and learn more about caring for them.
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   Step 2: Make a list of all the things you'll need to buy.

   Consider how much it will add up to, including vet care such as vaccinations, spaying, and neutering.
   
   Here's a basic list to get you started:
   Rabbit food: hay pellets, fruits and vegetables, and hay.
   
   A place for your rabbit to live: a cage, a hutch, or an exercise pen (like a puppy pen).
   
   Toys for your rabbit: cat toys, homemade toys, wood to chew on, etc.
   
   Things to put in your rabbit's cage: a litter box, food/water containers, a hay rack.
   
   Health care: vaccinations, spay/neuter, health checkups, and any emergency care. , Is your garden suitable
   - does it have gaps in fencing or plants poisonous for rabbits or treated with pesticides? Is your house suitable
   - does it have well-insulated walls (i.e double glazing); does it have wires all over the place? Read How to Bunny Proof a House for more information. , You can go to a rabbit rescue, an animal shelter, a pet store, or a rabbit shore to find rabbits for sale.
   
   Play with the rabbits and consider if a rabbit would fit into your life. , It's also good to check that no one is allergic to rabbits.
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   Step 3: Consider your house and garden.

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   Step 4: Interact with rabbits available for purchase.

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   Step 5: Check that your entire family is OK with you getting a rabbit.

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