Lovely fluffy lumps are decorative rabbits. How often we admire them in the pet store, we want to get out of the cage and pat. But did you know that a rabbit is not only a soft fur, a fat belly and long ears. Rabbit is a unique personality that needs its potential to be disclosed by attentive and caring masters. Let's analyze several myths about these wonderful pets.
Myth 1. Place the rabbit in a cage. Indeed, you can keep a pussy behind the bars all your life, only occasionally letting you run back and forth across the room. But imagine what would have happened to you, have you been in the cage since birth? Of course, neither intellect, emotion, nor physical skills will develop. The same thing happens with rabbits. From their constant stay in the cage they have a physical form that spoils, they become fat, it becomes difficult for them to move around, and as a consequence, the animal lives very little, and it is difficult to call life such an existence.
But if everything is obvious with the physical form, that is, the permanent stay in the cage and another less well-known consequence - the rabbit becomes apathetic, fearful, intellectual potential does not develop, and the rabbit turns into a regular soft toy. Do you need this? Do you want to simply admire your rabbit, or do you need a cheerful and intelligent friend who will delight and surprise you every day? If the second, then from the earliest childhood, give the rabbit as much freedom as possible, communicate with him, play, and very soon you will understand how clever and resourceful this lump of fluff can be.
Myth 2. Rabbits do their tricks wherever they are. It should be noted that even with a constant life in the cage, most rabbits choose a certain corner for their toilet, where it will be advisable to place the trays. But with free maintenance, most rabbits prefer to choose one place in the apartment, where they will run about their business. This is due to the fact that in nature rabbits do not leave their peas everywhere, so that predators can not track them. On the contrary, they try to go to the same place, which is usually located on a hill and can not be seen from all sides.
With the correct maintenance of the rabbit at home (that is, if you give him freedom of choice) by the age of 3-5 months the rabbit will choose such a place in the apartment. You will only have to put the lottery in there. By the way, very often, rabbits begin to go to a cat's toilet, if a cat lives in the house. In addition to the place for business, the rabbit will choose in the apartment and place for rest and sleep. This is very important, since even the most active and cheerful bunny should have a place where he will feel secluded and safe. Try not to disturb his peace and remove the "mink" when the rabbit is in another place.
Myth 3. Rabbits are very fearful. Indeed, from nature, a rabbit is not a very brave creature. This is explained by the fact that bunnies usually act as victims and flee from predators. But this does not mean that your baby will sit under the couch for days on end, losing consciousness from every rustle. If from the very childhood you provide a rabbit with a free existence, without exposing him to stresses, the hare will understand that everyone loves him and does not threaten him in this world.
Such a basic sense of security will make him a true brave, and it is not uncommon for a rabbit to become a real leader, to drive cats, growl at dogs, and feel himself the main thing in the family. Of course, if you have other pets, the development of their friendship with the bunny should be closely monitored, at least the first months. But in case if they do not show any aggression towards the rabbit, you do not have to worry - the baby will be able to establish contact with them, and in the future will also start to command them.
The most important thing that a person who decides to have a decorative rabbit should understand is that in a situation that allows the bunny to fully develop his mental and physical abilities, by the age of 5-6 you will have a little friend who will not give his intellect to other pets , and you will be surprised at his antics and ingenuity for many years, because with free content the bunny will be able to live up to 10 years, and possibly more. Love your pets, treat them as equal to yourself, and they will surprise you more than once!