Are rabbits expensive to maintain?

Aside from the initial investment of the hutch or cage, your rabbit will need ongoing supplies. Bedding, food, treats, and chew toys will need to be purchased and replaced regularly. For one rabbit, I would expect to spend about $40 a month for some bedding, hay and pellets, fresh vegetables, and some treats and toys.

How much maintenance is a pet rabbit?

Myth 1: Rabbits are great, low-maintenance pets. Reality: Although they don’t need to be walked like dogs, rabbits are anything but low-maintenance. Their quarters need daily leaning, and fresh food and water must be offered daily, including a salad of well-washed, dark-green leafy vegetables.

Are rabbits expensive to raise?

They tend to range in price from $20-$200 depending on breed and age. Purebred, show quality rabbits will always cost more, but if you want a pet rabbit at nearly no cost, make sure to check your local shelters. As with anything else, you can spend as little or as much as you want on your rabbits.

What are the 3 biggest expenses of owning a rabbit?

Ongoing Supplies

• Litter: $18/month.
• Hay: $20/month (can be cheaper, >$5/month, if you buy from a local farmer by the bale)
• Greens/vegetables: $40/month.
• Pellets: $5/month.
• Pet-safe cleaning supplies: $2/month.
• TOTAL ONGOING: $85/month (or $70/month if you get your hay direct from a farmer)

How much does rabbit hay cost?

It is cheapest to buy hay from a feed store, but this also requires that you have the space to store up to 50+ pounds of hay at a given time. Depending on the region, a bale of timothy hay can cost 7-30 USD. A small bag of hay from a pet store will be around 8 USD for 64oz.

Do rabbits need vet care?

Just like all companion animals, your rabbit will need to go to a vet sometimes. The big difference is that rabbits require a special vet – an exotics or small animal vet. Most dog and cat vets just do not have the experience needed to safely and effectively treat your rabbit.

Can rabbits be left alone for 8 hours?

Rabbits can easily be left alone during the day for 6 to 10 hours while you’re at work or playing. Rabbits thrive with companionship, but regular days alone won’t cause them any harm.

How much food do rabbits eat a month?

During the first weeks of a rabbit’s life, its diet should solely consist of breast milk. From the fourth week onward you can start feeding your bunny pellets and a little bit of alfalfa. Between a month and a half and three months you can then give it unlimited amounts of hay and 2 to 3 tablespoons of pellets per day.

How much does a bunny cost per year?

You’ll need to spend about $500 – $800 a year on average. Most of the cost will depend on how much medical care your rabbit needs and whether you’ll need to include any furniture repairs.

What do I feed a bunny?

Rabbits should have a daily diet of mostly hay, a smaller amount of fresh vegetables, and a limited number of pellets. Hay is the most important part of a rabbit’s daily intake. Unlimited, high-quality grass hay, such as Timothy, orchard or brome, should make up the bulk of a rabbit’s diet.