Easter Bunny May Not Make the Best Family Pet

Bunnies sure do look extra cute and cuddly and many children are probably asking for a new bunny this time of year. You may want to think twice before adopting one. Many people are surprised and disappointed to find that once they bring home a bunny for their child on Easter, the rabbit rarely conforms to the notion they had anticipated. Baby bunnies (and many young adult rabbits) are too busy to be held and instead are dashing madly about, hiding behind furniture and chewing everything in sight, according to the House Rabbit Society.

Rabbits are also very delicate animals and they can be injured easily by children picking them up. Many rabbits become frightened when they are picked up, they frantically squirm and kick, often resulting in a terrified, if not injured, child. I know this from experience as I have a minor scar on my chest from a bunny scratching me out of fear when I was age 10. Rabbits are built to react to sudden changes which means they may either run away or try to bite when approached too quickly or too loudly. For these reasons, many children find it difficult to interact with a rabbit and soon lose interest. Which, of course, leads to an abundance of rabbits available for adoption.

If you are interested in adopting a rabbit, use these guidelines to help inform your decision. Happy Easter!