Rabbits as Indoor Companion Animals
Rabbits just
like dogs and cats are one of the best indoor companion animals. They can be
house trained and if given the proper attention and care can live as long as 10
years or more especially when they live in an indoor rabbit hutch. They hardly
make any noise, they only mumble and thump their back paws on the floor when
scared. They are the perfect pet for apartment dwellers as they are silent
animals.
Bunnies also
enjoy getting petted; they love their heads being gently stroked, patted and
scratched. Similar to dogs, they are also very curious about their surroundings
as they love to run and hop in and out of every room in your homes. More people
nowadays find out that rabbits are wonderful alternatives to cats and dogs as
pets. They are adorable animals safe for kids too.
If the house
is small to accommodate an indoor cage, outdoor rabbit hutches made of frame
constructed wood with a combination of wood and wire mesh floorings can be
place directly outside the house, in the garage or in the yard as long as there
is enough ventilation and protection fit for all weather. The cage size may be
built according to the number of bunnies and filled with straw for their warmth
and comfort.
These small
animals also tend to chew on things and will gnaw on your home furniture, thus
they should not be allowed to hop and run free unsupervised. Domestic rabbits
should be safely housed in hutches to provide them protection in cases when you
cannot be with them while you and your family are away.
There are
several rabbit breeds available in pet shops depending on your choice and
preference. They are delightfully quiet, can be easily cared for, can be litter
box trained since they prefer to be clean, the reason why they are excellent
indoor pets.
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