Rabbit Ownership Advantages vs. Disadvantages |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Rabbits smell very little, as they are herbivores, and can be litterbox trained. |
Rabbits do shed and required free choice hay. So your house will require more vaccuming and sweeping. |
Rabbits are crepuscular, meaning they sleep at night, and dose during the day. So they are most active in the morning and evening when most people are home. |
If you work the swing shift, your rabbit won't see much of you. |
Rabbits don't bark, and are unlikely to wake your neighbors. |
There is no such thing as a watch rabbit. |
Rabbits fit well in apartments, as they do not require a yard, or long walks. |
Rabbits are not a good idea if you want a jogging partner. |
Rabbits can learn many commands and tricks. |
Rabbits are not always the most obedient animals. |
Those who are allergic to dogs and cats, may not be allergic to rabbits. |
Those who have no known animal allergies may discover they are allergic to rabbits. |
Rabbits will not drool on your shoes. |
Some rabbits will chew anything left in their reach: furniture, clothes, books, electrical cords, and the rubber buttons on your remotes. |
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