Costs of raising a rabbit

Well we have a bunny right now and it doesn't cost much on a monthly basis. We got him from the Pet Supermarket along with his cage. He cost under $20 and the cage was around $30 I think. We also have in his cage a feeder that he can't spill and refills (it holds about 2 weeks worht of food for him) an igloo and a litter tray. Of course a water bottle. We buy our supplies of food and bedding at Wal-Mart. I get the bedding for $6 and that lasts like 3 months. The food is around the same price and does us 2 months worth (The 10lb bag). We'll get timothy hay occassionaly and that lasts a long time for just a couple of dollars. We buy the scoopable Wal-mart kitty litter and that is like $3 for two months worth for him. So I'd say we spend about $20 for two months worth of supplies. Cost isn't bad for a rabbit over all. He doesn't get ill and grooming wise it's just trimming his nails (using human nail trimmers) and brushing. They do have dry shampoo for them if you need it. Hope that helps.

A rabbit is not very clean. Where i live a rabbit could cost about 20-30 euros per month (25-40 $) if you take care for him.Good luck with your rabbit!:P

Have you ever considered fostering a rabbit? If there are many rabbits in shelters in your area, there are also probably rescues that you could foster a rabbit for. Then you would be given the supplies and the vet bills would be paid (for most rescues, do check first!). Rabbits are a commitment. They live 10+ years. Where will you be then? Not in college most likely. Will you move to a place that won't allow pets? Here's just a few expenses: - exercise pen for use as cage: $80 approximately - linoleum flooring to protect carpet underneath: $20 - low cost spay neuter (included with shelter rabbits, probably not with Craigslist rabbits): $30-$50, if you don't qualify for low cost it can be over $100, but you'd probably qualify if you're a student - hay: one bale is approximately $20, but if you can't store it, it's more expensive to buy hay in tiny pet store bags, see if a rescue near you splits hay or if you know anyone you can go together with to split a bale - pellets of good quality are around $1 per pound or more, not bad as rabbits don't eat a lot of pellets (or shouldn't at least) - veggies can get expensive depending on your area - yes, vet bills are more than for a dog or cat, I'd recommend keeping $300-$500 in a savings account incase of an emergency Definitely good for you that you're thinking ahead and asking these questions now! Do think about fostering if you could make a commitment for a couple months, but perhaps not for 10+ years. Good luck!

I had a rabbit when I was around 12. I wasn't the one paying the bills for him, but it didn't seem like he cost much to maintain. He never got sick, so we didn't need to take him to the vet (we didn't get him fixed, though you can, and they don't need any regular shots that I know of). We shredded newspaper for his bedding and litter box (yep, he was litterbox trained), so the only real expense was the rabbit pellets, which are not very expensive. You can get them in bulk even cheaper from a feed store,if you have the space to store it. Treats of carrots and spinich, etc are pretty cheap (especially if you smuggle them out of the dining hall). It isn't any more expensive than feeding a cat, certainly. Do check your lease agreement about having pets since it would be a shame to have to give your bunny up or get kicked out. Rabbits can also be pretty destructive since they love to chew. Watch him when he is out of the cage or they will chew furniture, carpet, electrical cords, pretty much anything they can fit in their little mouths! And give the rabbit safe things to chew on like untreated woodscraps or store-bought rabbit chew sticks.

My rabbit has cost me so much less than having a dog. I usually buy a 40 pound bag of rabbit food from Wal Mart and that'll last her a couple of months and it only runs me about $6. I bought my rabbit from an individual at a flea market for $5. Rabbits are cheap and make wonderful pets if you can keep their cage clean (it's like they use the bathroom constantly).

Altho it does depend on where you are at as to cost, the two things you need as far as food is hay and veggies. Pellets aren't really that good for a rabbit as they have to much fat. Unless you get a baby which in that case it can have pellets until it's about a year old. Also, different kinds of hay are better or worse depending on the age of the rabbit. They are very clean animals, my doe is litter trained to only use her litter box. There are lots of websites about rabbits and I would suggest doing some research before getting one. They aren't real demanding or loud, but they do need some attention and room to run at least part of the day. If you are getting a unaltered rabbit I would suggest getting a doe as most male rabbits will spray much like male cats, but it's much worse smell wise. This is only if they haven't been altered tho, as once they are fixed it will stop. birdlady48192

rabbits are cute and nice pets, but when your buying any pet your just getting extra work of feeding,cleaning,them e.t.c , but if you can get one Awsome!!:D