Years ago when I was operating an endangered livestock conservancy on my farm, I raised bunnies known as silver fox rabbits. They are a larger breed known for their glorious silver/blue coats.
They were super friendly and easy going, so caring for them was a lot of fun. They had a beautiful, heated enclosure in the barn with lots of room to play and graze. It was like the Four Seasons for rabbits. Very posh.
I also had a rare mini Rex bunny that lived in my office who went by the name Butterball. I often joked that he was my office assistant because he loved to sit up on my desk while I worked, occasionally hopping over my keyboard when he didn’t particularly care for what I was writing.
His ability to find the delete key was astounding. He had a lot of opinions, which was annoying. But even more annoying, he was usually right.
Butterball had a great relationship with our dogs and cat. But he was particularly attached to my cat, Bailey. They’d take naps together on a wing back chair in my office, and Bailey was careful to make sure Butterball’s coat was always clean.
Every time I’d look over at them cuddled up together, they appeared to have that Mean Girl “you can’t sit with us” look.
It was a lovely life.
I haven’t had a bunny since then — and I miss it.
Bunnies make wonderful companions, and if you happen to be living that vegan lifestyle, bunnies are the perfect little friend to have around.
Caring for rabbits is pretty easy for the most part — and they are hours of entertainment because of all the silly things they do when they play. If you’re thinking about adopting one, here are some quick and easy tips to get your started on your bunny bonanza.
They live their best lives indoors
Domestic rabbits thrive in indoor environments. Who doesn’t like a quiet, temperature controlled living space? But beyond the comfort an indoor home creates for a rabbit, it’s actually much safer to keep them inside.
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