Watch BEFORE Getting a Pet Rabbit! **Complete Guide**

Is a bunny the right pet for me? This video shares 7 aspects to consider BEFORE GETTING A PET RABBIT! It's a long one but is packed with valuable bunny care tips and serves as a pet rabbit guide that you will want to BOOKMARK for future reference as you embark on your journey of becoming a bunny owner!
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Ask yourself the tough questions to help decide if you are ready for a pet rabbit or if a different pet might be more suiting. The following time codes will help you HOP to the bunny information you seek:

0:00 - Intro
2:25 - Who Will Care for your Bunny? (Bunnies can live 8-10 years!)
3:23 - Making a Thoughtful Decision (NOT as a hasty Easter gift!!)
5:14 - Rabbits are EXPENSIVE!
6:37 - Have Realistic Expectations (Rabbits are prey animals and can be skittish!)
13:28 - Multiple Bunnies (Should you have more than one rabbit?)
20:24 - Tips for Buying a Bunny (Give the bunny a physical!)
23:18 - Research, Research, Research!!
23:49 - Rabbit Food
25:25 - Treats
29:05 - Cage/Enclosure
31:18 - Litter Training (Do Rabbits Smell Bad?)
35:22 - Nail Trimming
36:03 - Molting & Grooming
36:46 - Health & Rabbit Poop Types *GRAPHIC*
39:24 - GI Stasis
46:18 - Final Thoughts
47:03 - Bloopers!

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[HooksHollands]

Use these timecodes to hop to desired topic:

2:25 - Who Will Care for your Bunny? (Bunnies can live 8-10 years!)
3:23 - Making a Thoughtful Decision (NOT as a hasty Easter gift!!)
5:14 - Rabbits are EXPENSIVE!
6:37 - Have Realistic Expectations (Rabbits are prey animals and can be skittish!)
13:28 - Multiple Bunnies (Should you have more than one rabbit?)
20:24 - Tips for Buying a Bunny (Give the bunny a physical!)
23:18 - Research, Research, Research!!
23:49 - Rabbit Food
25:25 - Treats
29:05 - Cage/Enclosure
31:18 - Litter Training (Do Rabbits Smell Bad?)
35:22 - Nail Trimming
36:03 - Molting & Grooming
36:46 - Health & Rabbit Poop Types *GRAPHIC*
39:24 - GI Stasis
46:18 - Final Thoughts

[HooksHollands]

**FUN ACTIVITY: Take a drink every time I say "definitely." I need to vary my vocabulary, LOL! :)

[kierapetit]

Thank you!! I cringe when I see people put rabbits in the "small pet" category; they live a long time and require so much work!! While rats, hamsters, and other small pets require more care than people expect, even their proper care isn't on the level of what a rabbit needs; my bunnies take more work than my dog. I love my bunnies so so much, they are my babies; but they do their best to destroy everything I own 😅😅

[lilianamaslog]

Dear Dianne: This video was SO helpful. We are in the process to get one bunny. I can wait to check your webpage and more videos in youtube. Thanks.

[haleymargaret]

I rescued my rabbit from a shelter exactly a year ago. I am in college and he is my ESA and I can say he has had a big (paw?) in saving my life. He is my best friend and I could not describe how thankful I am that I made that decision. Since he is a rescue, he is very timid and doesn't even like being pet, but we are working on it, but also not forcing it. He will gladly take treats, so positive reinforcement is key. Thank you for such an informative video. I make sure that any friends considering a rabbit understand that it is not the same as a hamster or dog or cat, but also a great addition to your life if you are in the right circumstances!

[carolthornton]

Hi from Melbourne Australia- I have a 3-1/2 year old Netherlands Dwarf doe, she lives inside and has free rein of my home and backyard. I have a small veggie patch which she takes great delight in nibbling. And I don’t mind at all, she also seems to love eating marigold leaves, which surprised me and does not have issues. I am a 72 year old widow so she gives me great pleasure. Thanks for your very informative video.

[toni-ann]

The cutest of those babies are out of control!! ADORABLE!!! No wonder people grab them at pet store without knowing all the details. I've been doing my homework for 2 weeks and my bunny comes on Sunday after he recovers from being neutered! So excited!

[alvitrv]

One day, when I'm more financially stable, I'd love to get a Holland Lop for my first bunny and possibly a Netherland Dwarf for a second. I'd like to get already fixed adults as my first bunnies so I don't have to go through the more trying young bunny period as a new owner. I would consider adopting from a shelter. I was hoping to only have one bunny for a few months before I got the second so I'm happy you suggested this! It would give me time to adjust to caring for my bunny, get to know my new pet and also give the new bunny time to adjust as well before throwing another bunny into the mix on top of the move, new routine and owner change. I decided on the Holland Lop as my first bunny as I've read they're generally a little calmer than Netherlands. Not sure if there's any truth to this or how likely a Netherland and Holland would be to bond, based on breed alone. I just love both breeds, it's hard for me to pick between the two.

[ericakauffman]

This is so awesome. I have mentioned here that I have been in rabbit rescue for over a decade. I see the consequences of situations of people who DO NOT follow your recommendations. This is so timely with the Easter season approaching. In the rescue world we call this time the "Easter Massacre" because of the hormonal changes ... it is a radical. The rabbit is suddenly abandoned and mistreated. THANK you. Nose bonks! 🐰🐰🐰🐰

[derekpeterson]

You are wonderful for doing these videos and work.I am a novice, working with my little doe since November 2024.I have her still. I will always adore her❤

[Nanetteb]

Those adorable baby bunnies through this into, was the most fun part.Aww little Holland lops.

[ThumpersMama]

I love how cute and silly you are. Your Wikipedia request LOL!! 😂🐰❤️❤️

[lisaboo]

Timmie the snugglebunny. Thank you for making this. I have seen so many bunnies in shelters because the owners didnt know how much is needed in their care. To me it's worth the work to have a bunny. I love all bunnies. 💗 I have had Flemish Giant and Lop.

[dr.sreejabhaskaran]

Hi
First of all i would like to thank u from the bottom of my heart for such a wonderful video
Am planning to buy a bunny for me and was searching on the net for some information on caring the pet. This video gave me a lot more than what i wanted... it was really informative..
I was searching for videos from indians but found only from breeders or pet stores goving tips for bunny breeding business. Very few videos had info in pet bunnies but all of them have their pets outdoor. Am staying in an apartment and wants to get a bunny to stay with us indoors.
Wen i asked a fee of my friends they said bunnies eat cabbage leaves, carrot, green grass and all vegetarian food cooked at home including rice. This video cleared all my doubts and gave a real idea of how to take care of my new family member. I have 3 kids and am training and teaching them how to behave and also what will the bunny expect from us. I often see here that kids carry bunnies by their ears and walk around and pet them. Now onlyni realise that bunnies dont like to be carried. Likewise so many myths have been clearly explained....
thanks a lot once again

Ps... u have suh cute bunnies... and u r such a lovely pet owner... God bless you and ur bunnies!!!!

Keep up the good work!!

[janedelen]

Thank you for sharing! Your videos are always very informative! We’re getting a Holland lop in about four weeks time when he is ready to leave his mom. He is abolutely adorable, and we can’t wait to get him home! 🥰🐰

[jasper]

This is a great video, it makes me happy there are 15000 views because these are all the things people need to know.

[roz]

I’m wanting to get Flemish Giant. I love your very informative video

[gamecorpsinternational]

I wish this video had been out a few months earlier! It definitely would have educated me on bunnies. I’m so happy to have adopted my two year old but it’s a bit annoying when you have hay allergies and that Timothy hay smells so good!

[nearynhek]

Thank you for this video! This video was very informative for new bunny parents like us. My daughter and I watched until the end if you should know. I also shared your videos friends and family on Facebook in case they are interested on getting a bunny as I found your video to be informative and helpful.

[camii]

Yay! My father is going to buy two or one buns! It will come at July 15. A day before my birthday!
Please give me tips
(if you are wondering, the breeds are a Holland lop and a Netherland dwarf rabbit)