Rabbits As Pets In Australia

Here are some important tips on taking care of your rabbits and a quick reminder that rabbits cannot be kept as pets in queensland.

Rabbits as pets in australia. It should be recognised that rabbits are not suitable pets for children under 8 years of age. Generally rabbits should live as part of a bonded pair of rabbits. These diseases are generally fatal for pet rabbits. For children 8 years and older an adult should be the primary carer of the rabbits.

This is a process that takes some time and patience but if successful will hugely improve your rabbits quality. They have been introduced into australia to control the wild rabbit population. Try to reduce the risk of mosquito bites to your rabbits as mosquitos can carry myxomatosis from the wild rabbit population to your pet. Rabbits need the companionship of other rabbits.

Rabbits can live to be over 10 years old so bringing a rabbit home is a long term commitment and is not something to be taken lightly. It is the owner s responsibility to read these guidelines and ensure that all requirements are met. An adult 18 years or older must be the primary carer of your rabbit. Rabbits are often seen as children s pets and can be affectionate animals but don t always respond well to lots of cuddles and given their small size can be easily hurt or traumatised.