Top 10 Easter Bunny Musts!

The first thing you should consider is which kind of bunny you should get. There is no denying that all kinds are cute and cuddly, but there are some that are a little bit better suited for children and/or indoor pets. Among these you will find there are countless small breeds to pick from. There are Netherland Dwarfs, Mini-Rexs, Lion's Mane, Jersey Wooleys, and my personal favorite the Holland Lop. I love the ears on the Holland Lops and they are a little bit bigger (only by a pound or so more than the Netherland Dwarf) but the stockier build makes them better for a harness.

Yes I said a harness! My daughters had a wonderful time walking our bunnies in the front yard on cat harness. It was so much fun for them, and the rabbits liked it too!

After you pick out what kind of rabbit you would like it's time to find a breeder. You can do this a couple of ways. First you can call your local fairgrounds and ask them for a breeder, or you can get online and look up Rabbitries in your area.Most people will tell you to get a female rabbit, and it's true that they are usally calmer than the males. In my experience though I have had better luck with little bucks, though this could just be a fluke and if you are getting more than one rabbit you should get females. Two females will not generally fight with each other when they come into contact, but two bucks (males) will. This will usually result in injury or death of one of the males.

Now that you have found where to get a bunny you need a place to keep it. Rabbits can become house pets and do very well, though beware the electrical cords as they will chew on them, but they can be litter trained and such. On a personal note, avoid giving a house rabbit too many apple slices. Rabbits with the runs are not a good idea in the house. If you are going to have it in the house you will need a smaller cage for it, but if you are putting them outside, (I did. They were outside and they were fine and I live in Michigan though if you are buying a rabbit that was kept indoors and it's currently winter you might want to wait for some warmer weather before setting it up outside) it will need a bigger cage. If it's going to be outside it will also need straw for the sleeping area of the outside cage (hutch). For an inside rabbit you can use different bedding for the bunny.

If you are new to the rabbit world then I would strongly recommend getting a guide. Rabbits are fragile and it is possible to cause them injury or death by mishandling them. Don't let this discourage you though, if you can follow simple instructions you can take very good care of a rabbit.

You will also need food and water dishes though I wouldn't advise you actually get bowls as the bunny will tip these over repeatedly. I would suggest you get the kind of feeders that you can hang on the cage, these will keep the food and water clean for the rabbit and avoid the mess a bowl can make altogether. Also think about getting treats for the bunny. Rabbits love eating fruits and vegetables as well as grass, but if you don't plan on giving them these fresh you should provide some. The easy way to do this is getting treats made up of fruits and vegetables for the rabbit. I bought treats for the sole purpose of keeping the bunny busy while I put the harness on it and it worked beautifully. Also consider putting in little blocks of wood for the rabbit to chew on. Rabbits will naturally chew on stuff and this keeps their teeth in good condition.

Yes, we are back to the harness. I know this sounds wierd, but it's actually not that hard. You will need a cat harness that's adjustable and a leash. Not a collar!! You want the harness that goes over their shoulders and around their belly, which is why the Holland Lop is a bit better; more belly, with a collar they will slip it right off and be gone.

So, just to break it down for you;
1.The first thing after picking out a bunny is to get the rabbit guide............Click Here!
2.Then you will need a cage or a hutch.
3.Food and water containers, I recommend the ones that you can hang on the cage.
4. Rabbit food
5.Rabbit bedding or straw
6.Rabbit treats
7.Wood blocks
8.Cat Harness
9. Cat Leash
10. Last...........a basket with a lid so that the bunny doesn't hop away before you can give your loved one the Easter Bunny.