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[quote=Anonymous]Rabbits aren't bad pets, but they are more complicated than most people think.  If you get one and then just stick it in a cage and expect it to be docile and sweet and well-behaved whenever you sporadically decide to pull it out and play with it, you are going to be disappointed.  They do best when handled frequently and gently.  For instance, when you open their cage you should let them come out on their own, not reach in and snatch them out.  They are somewhat timid creatures and they need to be handled carefully.  When you handle them you need to hold them close and support their bottoms and hind legs.  If picked up carelessly they will be frightened and kick - sometimes breaking their own backs in the process.  We have one that our nine year old daughter has had since he was a baby.  She handles and plays with him everyday for a couple hours.  He lays beside her, plays with her toys, and nuzzles and licks her just like a little dog BUT he knows he can trust her completely.  He is also a house rabbit, so he lives in a large enclosure that is cleaned daily and, with the use of baby gates, he is free to roam frequently.  He is litter trained so he goes to the bathroom in one area of his enclosure.  All that being said, we have to watch him carefully.  He's chewed through at least three lamp cords (a rabbit favorite).  He can be a lot of work, but we knew that going into it.  Rabbits can live anywhere from 8-12 years on average so it is a significant commitment.[/quote]

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