Bunnies & Kids

written by bunmom

Now, there are a few mixed opinions on this but quite a few of us bunmoms have the same opinion. Bunnies and kids do not mix well together unless the parent is the one looking after it/doing most of the work until the child is responsible enough to look after it. This is why I often preach about kids not getting bunnies for a birthday, Easter, Christmas, etc. Animals are not gifts, they are family, and a life long commitment. Bunnies are no different than cats and dogs in this situation. You wouldn't get your 6 year old a dog and expect them to look after it yourself right? Well, newsflash, bunnies are just as hard to look after than a dog. Bunnies need a TON of space, which is why I recommend a larger x-pen or free roaming. They needs greens daily, UNLIMITED grass hay (timothy, alfalfa depending on your bunnies age, orchard, meadow) 

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I personally do not kids should have a bunny unless, like I mentioned the parent is responsible and has done their research. I have experienced this first hand, River was actually supposed to be my sisters rabbit but, surprise she lost interest in looking after her after a few weeks so, she gradually just became my rabbit, and the same thing happened with Timbit too. I know another family that kind of went through that too. Parents will buy their kids bunnies for a gift because usually they are babies and they are soft and cuddle and cute, until they chew the walls, or until it is time to clean out the litterbox. 

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So, Parents, if you are wanting to get your young child a bunny, please educate yourself because you are probably going to become the bunny's caretaker. Younger kids have powerful minds and they want to do different things, they will want a bunny and then you will get them a bunny and they won't have interest in it anymore and then they end up on the streets or in shelters and rescues. Please do your part and get a bunny responsibly.