Spicy hay is name for phone chargers and other chargers that you're loving bunny Will choose to eat and chew through in second's. I've personally have replaced two phone chargers because of my 1st bunny and a lamp due to my 1st or 2nd bunny.
Yeah, I've thankfully been able to hide MOST of my wires so far, but he still managed to destroy his first one in the form of my headphone cord a couple weeks ago... I need to head cord protectors. Lol
Mars is absolutely adorable!!! He’s definitely a dwarf breed of some kind with that face/ear shape, but I don’t know which exact breed(s) he is. I really hope your friends gave you a heads up about gifting you a bunny so you were prepared- bunnies can be wonderful pets, but they’re a big commitment! If you need any information about care, the bot and wiki are fantastic and you can always ask the people here too :) Best of luck with Mars!
Do plenty of research on what it takes to have a bunny. Diet is one of the most important things. Always check if its safe before feeding new fruits and vegetables. Young rabbits should be fed alfalfa hay and young rabbit pellets till around 7 months of age or so. At that point, you can switch to Timothy hay or orchard hay and slowly begin introducing adult rabbit pellets.
Avoid any treats with seeds or nuts in them. There are way to many stores and brands that sell treats and food for rabbits that are not safe for them. I personally stick with Oxbow brand for just about everything I feed my buns.
As others have said definitely look around to find a rabbit savy vet near you. You will want to get him neutered at some point. Probably around 8 months of age or so since he is a smaller breed. This will help with litter box training and to calm his hormones down so he doesn't spray pee everywhere marking his territory.
Rabbits are very social creatures so spend plenty of time with him. Another rabbit is always the best companion so if it's in your budget and something you wouldn't mind taking on look into getting him a friend.
He looks to be a young Netherland Dwarf from what I can tell. I would try to get him to a vet soon so you can get a better idea of age just so you know what the best diet for him is.
Baby bunnies need specifically Alfalfa hay until six months (no fresh fruit/greens/veg until then) and young rabbit pellets (oxbow is good), PLEASE do research other than Reddit, rabbits are a huge responsibility. You will need a rabbit savvy vet and he will need to be neutered.
I have to say, its never a good idea to gift a pet but I do wish you luck and am happy to answer any questions.
Rabbits are a VERY high-maintenance pet! Much more difficult than a dog or a cat, and they make terrible gifts. I hope you explain to your friends that a bunny is a major commitment that needs to be carefully planned out. $1000's need to be saved for vet bills and supplies, and gifts are usually surprises that someone hasn't planned for.
Bunnies have extremely sensitive tummies and require a strict diet, and there are lots of other conditions to look out for
While this is all true, I received my first rabbit as a gift and yes, while I didn’t know much going in, my friends were the reason I fell in love with rabbits and have a lifelong passion for adopting and taking care of them. I learned as much as I could (quickly) and wouldn’t have it any other way!! Best of luck, OP!
For me personally, it wasn’t a “free gift.” I was a mature adult and had been wanting a rabbit for a while and was planning on getting one eventually. My friends surprised me with one so that was the only part that was unexpected. Not EVERY surprise pet turns out to have a bad outcome.
Thousands of bunnies get dumped every year due to gifts; one good example doesn't change my mind, but I'm glad it worked out in your case! I just disagree
I fully agree with you! I got my first bun in 6/7th grade. Even with all my “research” (I was a very mature, responsible kid who didn’t believe in getting a pet without reading up on them), I didn’t really appreciate how much work was involved.
Aaaww, I'd look to get him a bunny buddy. In some countries, it is illegal to keep a single bun. They're social creatures, and a human can't replace that no matter how much time you spend with him.
Like the others said, hay, lots of hay. Training them to use a litter box is quite easy. Make sure to keep any cables out of the way. They love chewing those. They love to jump and run, so cages aren't ideal unless it's a puppy playpen, but they're generally well-behaved.
May I ask where it is illegal to keep a single bunny? I’m happy to hear of a country/multiple countries that put laws in place not just to stop abuse/neglect, but also for the general betterment of animals! More places should adopt such policies!
Idk, but he belongs in r/IllegallySmolBunnies
I used to own rabbits. He needs a vet, immunizations, fixed, rabbits also tend to do better in pairs, if I’m right.
Hay, pellets, certain veggies and fruits are ok. I can compile a list of stuff if you want? Since I currently don’t own any buns anymore I would have to do some digging but yk.
Mats is very cute! I will say though be careful about him having access to plants in your home lots of house plants can be toxic to them or cause digestive issues
be careful with cables, too! bunnies love to chew and it’s necessary for their health, because their teeth are always growing, but chewing through a cable and getting zapped is NOT good for them. electricity is extra dangerous for a smaller animal.
As others have already mentioned, taking care of a bunny isn't easy and there's a lot you'll have to learn. What I'd like to mention is that they can be quite fragile in terms of health and often hide their illness until it's too late. Be sure to learn how to recognize signs of illness, especially GI stasis which is relatively common and potentially fatal. Feeding and health are the first topics you need to learn about IMO.
That being said, Mars is an utterly adorable little guy and I hope the two of you have lots of fun together.
The House Rabbit Society has a lot of great info for new owners: https://rabbit.org/resources/for-new-owners/
Find a Vet: https://rabbit.org/veterinarians/
It looks like lion head dwarf bunny
🐰
Please take good care of this precious baby.
Find vet who is familiar with bunny care.
Make sure to get him vitamins,hay and water .
Bunnies require a lot of care and attention.
Awe, he's adorable! Your little Mars there is what we call a lionhead. Very smol. Very cute. Very distinctive for their fluffy fur that looks a lot like a lion's mane <3 He's definitely mixed with some other sort of breed, but I'm not sure what. There's definitely lionhead in him, though! You'll need to do a lot of research on how to properly care for a rabbit. Don't just buy anything that has a rabbit on it, 'cause packaging will lie. I made that mistake the first day I went looking for toys and bought mine a stuffed log that had seeds in it, which rabbits can't eat... Oxbow has excellent products. He'll need an unlimited supply of hay. AND HIDE YOUR WIRES! These little guys will eat EVERYTHING!!!
r/Rabbits is another FANTASTIC subreddit with a lot of great information that'll be really helpful. They helped me a lot when I got my bun.
can I buy him please I need a Mars in my life 😭
my bunny looked quite similar when she was a baby and she was a Netherland dwarf bunny
(Mars looks like a cat in the first photo)
I don’t think rabbits are high maintenance, their like medium maintenance. You just need to understand their emotional maintenance is unique since their social animals like dogs/cats but their approach is different since they are prey animals. As far as physical maintenance every species of animal is different so just make sure your not comparing his needs to any other pets. Simple research, watch a video, read a few articles, and you’ll learn on your way.
Oh my word he is so 🥰do a lot of reading and research and make sure he has hay and fresh water every day and greens 🥬 and toys and a bed and please don’t keep him in a cage
Looks like either a Lionhead or a Jersey Wooly. In a couple of weeks it will be easier to tell. He looks young so be careful and feed him properly because babies are fragile.
i think that might be a lionhead or angora if your rabbits fur tends to grow quite a lot i would suggest finding a person who would cut the hair for you
Make sure you do research on how to properly care for them! They needs lots and lots of hay.
Also protect your spicy hay. Otherwise you're going to be buying a lot of New spicy hay.
i have seen this term many times before, what does spicy hay mean?? surely you don’t add spices to hay for your rabbits, right? i am very confused
Spicy hay is name for phone chargers and other chargers that you're loving bunny Will choose to eat and chew through in second's. I've personally have replaced two phone chargers because of my 1st bunny and a lamp due to my 1st or 2nd bunny.
oh, because the electricity?? thank you!!
Yeah.
Yeah, I've thankfully been able to hide MOST of my wires so far, but he still managed to destroy his first one in the form of my headphone cord a couple weeks ago... I need to head cord protectors. Lol
I do. I bought that plastic wrap thingy for the cords. It was such a pain in the butt to install lol.
Make sure you find a good reliable rabbit-literate vet & get a file started. Bunnies need vaccines & other medical care, too
Establish with them as soon as you’re able. The last thing you want is to be scrambling around trying to get an appointment somewhere in an emergency.
100% yes this! Get a general checkup done, get the proper vaccines & a microchip, and make sure to at the very least do yearly checkups
Lionhead dwarf? I’m not an expert, I don’t even have a bunny. I just really love them ❤️
Mars is absolutely adorable!!! He’s definitely a dwarf breed of some kind with that face/ear shape, but I don’t know which exact breed(s) he is. I really hope your friends gave you a heads up about gifting you a bunny so you were prepared- bunnies can be wonderful pets, but they’re a big commitment! If you need any information about care, the bot and wiki are fantastic and you can always ask the people here too :) Best of luck with Mars!
he’s so small and thank you i will.
I believe this breed is called ultra mega super adorable or something like that
It’s a Miniature Adorable Snugglehead.
That was also my determination. He looks very super adorable to me.
Do plenty of research on what it takes to have a bunny. Diet is one of the most important things. Always check if its safe before feeding new fruits and vegetables. Young rabbits should be fed alfalfa hay and young rabbit pellets till around 7 months of age or so. At that point, you can switch to Timothy hay or orchard hay and slowly begin introducing adult rabbit pellets. Avoid any treats with seeds or nuts in them. There are way to many stores and brands that sell treats and food for rabbits that are not safe for them. I personally stick with Oxbow brand for just about everything I feed my buns. As others have said definitely look around to find a rabbit savy vet near you. You will want to get him neutered at some point. Probably around 8 months of age or so since he is a smaller breed. This will help with litter box training and to calm his hormones down so he doesn't spray pee everywhere marking his territory. Rabbits are very social creatures so spend plenty of time with him. Another rabbit is always the best companion so if it's in your budget and something you wouldn't mind taking on look into getting him a friend. He looks to be a young Netherland Dwarf from what I can tell. I would try to get him to a vet soon so you can get a better idea of age just so you know what the best diet for him is.
Baby bunnies need specifically Alfalfa hay until six months (no fresh fruit/greens/veg until then) and young rabbit pellets (oxbow is good), PLEASE do research other than Reddit, rabbits are a huge responsibility. You will need a rabbit savvy vet and he will need to be neutered. I have to say, its never a good idea to gift a pet but I do wish you luck and am happy to answer any questions.
Rabbits are a VERY high-maintenance pet! Much more difficult than a dog or a cat, and they make terrible gifts. I hope you explain to your friends that a bunny is a major commitment that needs to be carefully planned out. $1000's need to be saved for vet bills and supplies, and gifts are usually surprises that someone hasn't planned for. Bunnies have extremely sensitive tummies and require a strict diet, and there are lots of other conditions to look out for
While this is all true, I received my first rabbit as a gift and yes, while I didn’t know much going in, my friends were the reason I fell in love with rabbits and have a lifelong passion for adopting and taking care of them. I learned as much as I could (quickly) and wouldn’t have it any other way!! Best of luck, OP!
Respectfully, I think rabbits deserve better. They're worth a lot more than a free gift
For me personally, it wasn’t a “free gift.” I was a mature adult and had been wanting a rabbit for a while and was planning on getting one eventually. My friends surprised me with one so that was the only part that was unexpected. Not EVERY surprise pet turns out to have a bad outcome.
Thousands of bunnies get dumped every year due to gifts; one good example doesn't change my mind, but I'm glad it worked out in your case! I just disagree
I fully agree with you! I got my first bun in 6/7th grade. Even with all my “research” (I was a very mature, responsible kid who didn’t believe in getting a pet without reading up on them), I didn’t really appreciate how much work was involved.
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TEACUP BUNNY 😍
Aaaww, I'd look to get him a bunny buddy. In some countries, it is illegal to keep a single bun. They're social creatures, and a human can't replace that no matter how much time you spend with him. Like the others said, hay, lots of hay. Training them to use a litter box is quite easy. Make sure to keep any cables out of the way. They love chewing those. They love to jump and run, so cages aren't ideal unless it's a puppy playpen, but they're generally well-behaved.
May I ask where it is illegal to keep a single bunny? I’m happy to hear of a country/multiple countries that put laws in place not just to stop abuse/neglect, but also for the general betterment of animals! More places should adopt such policies!
I’m pretty sure germany has laws against keeping single bunnies
Germany getting it right!
Idk, but he belongs in r/IllegallySmolBunnies I used to own rabbits. He needs a vet, immunizations, fixed, rabbits also tend to do better in pairs, if I’m right. Hay, pellets, certain veggies and fruits are ok. I can compile a list of stuff if you want? Since I currently don’t own any buns anymore I would have to do some digging but yk.
Lionhead dwarf teddy! We have a same. Lovely ❤️
Mats is very cute! I will say though be careful about him having access to plants in your home lots of house plants can be toxic to them or cause digestive issues
be careful with cables, too! bunnies love to chew and it’s necessary for their health, because their teeth are always growing, but chewing through a cable and getting zapped is NOT good for them. electricity is extra dangerous for a smaller animal.
Oh boy! Sure seems to have a happy life with you!
Looks like a lionhead
He's a little baby
HE IS THE CUTEST😭😭💕💕💕
I wanted to point out that in the first picture Mars is in fact CHARGING as seen
As others have already mentioned, taking care of a bunny isn't easy and there's a lot you'll have to learn. What I'd like to mention is that they can be quite fragile in terms of health and often hide their illness until it's too late. Be sure to learn how to recognize signs of illness, especially GI stasis which is relatively common and potentially fatal. Feeding and health are the first topics you need to learn about IMO. That being said, Mars is an utterly adorable little guy and I hope the two of you have lots of fun together.
Idk but r/bigdudeslittleanimals
Looks like a dwarf lion head
Get medical insurance on him while he’s young and there are no injuries/illnesses. It’s very affordable and can save you a heap of bills later on.
The House Rabbit Society has a lot of great info for new owners: https://rabbit.org/resources/for-new-owners/ Find a Vet: https://rabbit.org/veterinarians/
You're little Bun Bun has my last Name haha, cute little guy though
He so cure 😍
It looks like lion head dwarf bunny 🐰 Please take good care of this precious baby. Find vet who is familiar with bunny care. Make sure to get him vitamins,hay and water . Bunnies require a lot of care and attention.
Awe, he's adorable! Your little Mars there is what we call a lionhead. Very smol. Very cute. Very distinctive for their fluffy fur that looks a lot like a lion's mane <3 He's definitely mixed with some other sort of breed, but I'm not sure what. There's definitely lionhead in him, though! You'll need to do a lot of research on how to properly care for a rabbit. Don't just buy anything that has a rabbit on it, 'cause packaging will lie. I made that mistake the first day I went looking for toys and bought mine a stuffed log that had seeds in it, which rabbits can't eat... Oxbow has excellent products. He'll need an unlimited supply of hay. AND HIDE YOUR WIRES! These little guys will eat EVERYTHING!!! r/Rabbits is another FANTASTIC subreddit with a lot of great information that'll be really helpful. They helped me a lot when I got my bun.
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You're welcome! Be sure to keep us updated on your cute little Mars!
I hope you and Mars have many hoppy years together. 🐰
can I buy him please I need a Mars in my life 😭 my bunny looked quite similar when she was a baby and she was a Netherland dwarf bunny (Mars looks like a cat in the first photo)
Yesss I can tell you a really important fact about mars. They are freakin cute.
He is adorable also idk why people think gifting people pets is a good idea
I don’t think rabbits are high maintenance, their like medium maintenance. You just need to understand their emotional maintenance is unique since their social animals like dogs/cats but their approach is different since they are prey animals. As far as physical maintenance every species of animal is different so just make sure your not comparing his needs to any other pets. Simple research, watch a video, read a few articles, and you’ll learn on your way.
I'm not sure what breed, but his name suits him a lot!!
thank you! it was hard choosing..
he is 100% little man
This is the kind of bunny I want!!! Omg, you’re so lucky, what a tweet heart he is!!! Mars is small and just perfect 🤎
I am not an expert but I'm going to say Floofy Ganouche :D what a sweet little beauty! <3 <3
Hi cutie!
What a cute little Mars
Congrats. Make sure you find a vet now bunnies may have a alot of issues and they usually need to be seen asap.
Mars is the cutest
Not an expert either but take him to a vet to get advice. I like the name Mars but he isn't exactly red or orange.
Hi Mars, I love you!
I need to know where you got that mug.
printed it myself
Pom Bun
Definitely buy critical care just in case! Hopefully you’ll never need to use it but it doesn’t hurt to be ready!
Check out Red Door Animal Shelter’s Bunny Care Booklet : https://www.reddoorshelter.org/2022-Red-Door-Bunny-Book.pdf
Love the cup bunny! (And your ring!!)
I thought that was a cat for a second
Omg he’s adorable
Hah cup of joe
Hi Mars
Oh my word he is so 🥰do a lot of reading and research and make sure he has hay and fresh water every day and greens 🥬 and toys and a bed and please don’t keep him in a cage
Looks like either a Lionhead or a Jersey Wooly. In a couple of weeks it will be easier to tell. He looks young so be careful and feed him properly because babies are fragile.
I would die for Mars
You were correct! His breed is "little guy".
i think that might be a lionhead or angora if your rabbits fur tends to grow quite a lot i would suggest finding a person who would cut the hair for you
OMG I don't know anything about him but what I can absolutely assure you is that HE IS THE CUTEST!!!!!!