Hi,
I have been wanting to adopt a small pet for some time, and now that I am going to be living in a place that allows them, I have been researching constantly to try to decide which is best for me. I am currently considering a bunny, but I had a few questions first. (I'm sorry if any of these questions are repeats, I couldn't find the answer anywhere I looked here.)
1. I was wondering about how much it costs to own a bunny, in particular a dwarf bunny (a per month or year estimate). I know that vet bills, food, etc. can quickly add up, and I want to be sure that I can commit financially. Also, I know that they have to see exotic vets, and do those cost more than the regular vets?
2. I was also considering a chinchilla and a hedgehog for awhile, and I saw that several people use fleece liners for their cages instead of bedding. I was wondering if anyone uses those for bunnies, also. The seem that they would be less messy, cheaper in the long run, and produce less waste. I would definitely do that as long as they are safe for bunnies.
3. I was planning on making my own cage out of the C&C or NIC (I think they are called) boxes because it seems that he will have much more room for cheaper. I was planning on adopting a dwarf bunny, and I wanted to make sure that he will not be able to escape. I know most small animals can fit into a very small space, and the last thing that I would want is for him to escape.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I have been wanting to adopt a small pet for some time, and now that I am going to be living in a place that allows them, I have been researching constantly to try to decide which is best for me. I am currently considering a bunny, but I had a few questions first. (I'm sorry if any of these questions are repeats, I couldn't find the answer anywhere I looked here.)
1. I was wondering about how much it costs to own a bunny, in particular a dwarf bunny (a per month or year estimate). I know that vet bills, food, etc. can quickly add up, and I want to be sure that I can commit financially. Also, I know that they have to see exotic vets, and do those cost more than the regular vets?
2. I was also considering a chinchilla and a hedgehog for awhile, and I saw that several people use fleece liners for their cages instead of bedding. I was wondering if anyone uses those for bunnies, also. The seem that they would be less messy, cheaper in the long run, and produce less waste. I would definitely do that as long as they are safe for bunnies.
3. I was planning on making my own cage out of the C&C or NIC (I think they are called) boxes because it seems that he will have much more room for cheaper. I was planning on adopting a dwarf bunny, and I wanted to make sure that he will not be able to escape. I know most small animals can fit into a very small space, and the last thing that I would want is for him to escape.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.