Would an electric dog fence work on rabbits?
Using electric fence to control Rabbits is common. There are lots of web sites that offers information how to setup the fence. I believe the best setup would be a two wire fence, one about three inches off of the ground and one 8 inches off of the ground, both wires are your "hot" wire. THe ground still goes to the ground. Electric fences are designed to give a low level shock with no amperage. Amperage is what kill. Most people are able to turn off the fence after a few weeks because the critters that come in contact with the fence once or twice will learn.
Will an electric hot wire fence harm rabbits?
I have a little homestead and a while back we decided to add free range rabbits to our little farm. Long story short, we ended up with a lot of run away rabbits... they burrowed from under the fence and now are running around my garden eating my veggies. My husband suggested we catch the run aways, that is if we can... and then move them into a pen that has hot wire around the bottom, as well as around the top, along with the fence buried under ground at least a foot. It sounds like a good plan to keep them inside their pen, but won't it hurt them if they touch the hot wire? Even if it is low voltage?
Is It Acceptable, To Allow A Rabbit To Chew On Inactive Electrical Wiring?
Ask yourself this, would you allow your baby to teeth on inactive electrical wires? The answer is hopefully NO. Electric shock is only one risk of risks. Even if they are disconnected, the rabbit is still ingesting tiny amounts of the materials they are made from. These are far from digestible or safe, and potentially toxic if swallowed. Offer your rabbit something safer to eat, that is made from harmless materials if eaten. Paper, cardboard, wood, cloth, are all good things. Synthetics like plastics and metals are very bad.
How intelligent are pet domestic rabbits?
In my own experience, pet rabbits are super smart. My rabbit (a holland lop, almost 6 months old if anyone’s wondering) has shown that she’s really clever, at the least.I’ve taught her tricks, and I give her a treat for doing a trick. When I put the treats away, she noses around where she was doing the tricks to see if she can find any more treats.My grandmother often sits on the couch in the living room and eats (thing like cookies, sometimes) and my rabbit knows, whens he gets up, to go up and look for crumbs. She never finds any, but she tries.We keep a box in our living room for her to pee in. I usually sit right next to her to make sure she pees, but she knows the moment I turn my attention away that she can try to get out.We take her on walks with a little harness, and stop at the park for her to run around for a while (she won’t actually walk on a leash like a dog, but we’re trying to teach her to at least follow us). Once, while at the park, she found a piece of break someone dropped behind the bench and tried to eat it. The next day we went back, the bread was gone but she kept trying to look for it.She’s also learned her name (Sara, or Sahara), all the pet names I call her (she mostly responds to “honey” or “baby”, though), and has learned the sound of individual peoples’ voices.She also understands the sound of the treats bag, or me shaking the pellets for her food in a cup, and gets excited.We scold her for doing things sometimes (we just say no or clap our hands) and she understands to stop (and usually decides she’s going to do it anyway).My first rabbit had been introduced to my brother when he was really young, and therefore really grabby and loud, but when he got older and learned to be more gentle around her she wasn’t really scared of him anymore.tl;dr I’ve had two very intelligent bunnies and I think they’re very smart.
Are rabbits easy to keep as pets?
1. Rabbits are quiet: If you live in an apartment building or have nearby neighbors, animal sounds can be a big concern. Though, rabbits make little to no noise. The fact that bunnies are so quiet is also great if you’re a light sleeper, and your rabbit decides he’s really a night owl.2. Rabbits bond closely with their owners: Just like dogs or cats, rabbits get to know their owners well. They recognize them by voice and sight and will even come on command. Bunnies may even follow their owners from room to room and jump up on their laps when called.3. Rabbits are easily trained: Rabbits can be easily trained to do the tricks. Using the principles of positive reinforcement training, rabbit owners can encourage their pets to learn certain behaviors by repeatedly rewarding them with special treats when they perform these behaviors. It’s best to use novel treats that they only get during training. With just a few minutes of training a day, rabbits can learn to jump through hoops, retrieve items and run through mazes. Many rabbit owners don’t realize they can use the same techniques that are used to train dogs to train their smart bunnies as well!4. Rabbits need less space than other pets: If you live in a small house or apartment, and you’re looking for a cuddly pet who doesn’t require a lot of space and doesn’t need to be walked, a rabbit may be right for you. The space needs to be large enough for them to stretch out in and allow room for a litter pan in one corner and a feeding station for hay and pellets in another. Some rabbits also like an upside-down box to hide in.5. Rabbits have personality plus: People who have never had a rabbit as a pet don’t realize that rabbits have very distinct personalities. These animals can be charming, affectionate and very interactive. When choosing a bunny as a pet, spend some time getting to know him before you decide to take him home to be sure his personality fits yours. Just like more traditional pets, some bunnies are rambunctious and playful, while others may be more shy and reserved.If you or a friend are interested in registering a service animal to the US National Service Animal Registry database, I recommend visiting Service Animal Registry - US Service Animals. They offer service animal and emotional support animal registrations as well as phone consults with doctors for any instances where you may need additional paperwork for landlords, flying or businesses
Do rabbits die if they eat paper?
No rabbits can and will almost anything and it won't hurt them. Just try to keep them away from sharp objects and electric wires.
Is it ok to put a muzzle on my rabbits mouth so he won't nibble on an electric wire?
yes, but an enclosed play area would be better and more enjoyable for the rabbit
Why are rabbits raised in cages instead of free range?
Because people don't trust that rabbits can be healthy and run free. They ignore the expertise of rabbits at knowing how to live in favor of expensive human created solutions. If you read about the experiences of people raising rabbits in cages, there is a lot of talk of sickness and problems. Some people don't seem to have empathy for animals. I suspect some such people also don{t have empathy for humans. I raise rabbits without cages, though a fence around the area protects them from predators. They reproduce prolifically and need little care. Most of their food of just plants cut from the forest, usually where we need to keep trails clear. We just toss the plants of over the fence. Caged rabbits are weak while mine are strong. They dig their own dens to have babies in. The rabbits are territorial and if they have too high a population density they will fight. Read my other answers about raising rabbits to see how we do it here at the Bosque Village.What I know about raising rabbits... by Brian Fey on Bosque Village
What would you do?(neighbors dogs trying to kill my rabbits)?
What would YOU do about this? (Neighbors dogs trying to kill my pets?)? Ok well our rabbits are outside, but in a much more secure fence now, because the neighbors dogs GOT INTO the other one, and killed our older rabbits. Well here they are First incident: Dogs bust cage open and kill both rabbits (We talk to the neighbors which didnt do s*it for it) We get more and raise them better Second incident: Neighbors dogs are at my house at 8:00 AM barking their dumba** heads off at the rabbits one on each side of the cage (we let this slip) Third incident: Neighbors dogs once again attempt to get into the cage, but fail because the fence is more secure. Read on (this happened this morning Me and my friend and brother walk over there to talk to them I say "hi, your dogs were over at our house again trying to break into the cage again, so if there is anyway to keep your dogs over here because me and my family are pretty p-oed about this and next time we catch them near the cage we're calling the cops." He says "Well you got to keep YOUR dog on a chain then" In snobby rude voice I say "fine but keep yours over here" We live in the country so all dogs run free kinda, but none kill besides the ones that live next to me. What im asking is, what would you do?
Why does my rabbit eat everything?
Rabbits love chewing on to any and everything.. Your shoes,bag, wooden furniture, even electric wires which is dangerous for their health.You need to bunny proof your bunny's play area. Remove things which are bad for your rabbit. Keep only his toys and food/water in that area.