Top 5 Things to Teach Young Kids About Bunnies

Here they are, short and sweet.

1)  Bunnies are fragile.  

Bunnies are not what I would call "robust" creatures.  They have tiny, lightweight bones.  They are sensory sensitive.  They have limited tolerance for heat and cold.  Please be careful with them.  Don't carry them around like stuffed animals, because a simple drop can break their back, or other bones.  They won't break if you touch them, but please be gentle.

2)  Bunnies need love and attention.

Bunnies are not herd animals.  They do not need to live in pairs.  While some bunnies bond to others and live happily, most bunnies will not fail to thrive if they are single pets.  In fact, most of the bunnies I have owned would be thrilled to hog all possible attention.  That said, your bunny needs attention from you.  It will get lonely, and sad if left alone.

3) Bunnies have a LOT of personality.

Here is the thing - that probably holds true with any animal.  The more you invest in your bunny, the more it will love you in return.  When it feels safe, it will begin to open up and a personality will emerge that will probably make you laugh and love it more.  

4) Bunnies shouldn't eat much carrot.

Bunnies are really green eaters.  Lots of hay, herbs, greens.  Very limited amounts of carrot.  All those bunny cartoons - not a good diet to follow.  In order to protect your bunny's digestive system and health, make sure you get a list of safe and unsafe foods.

5)  Bunnies talk with their actions.

Your bunny can't whine, bark, wag it's tail, etc, but it still tries to talk to you.  You have to be patient and watch closely, and then you will begin to understand what your bunny is trying to tell you.  It will show you how it feels by the way that it acts.  And whether you use words or not, your bunny is reading you by watching what you do.