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Rabbits are not easy in a classroom

by Megan

Mar 18, 2012

I have had two rabbits in my classroom for two years now. They are officially becoming pets at my house because they take up a lot of time and space in a classroom. Many people think that a bunny can spend their day in a wire cage. Unfortunately, wire cages do not allow a bunny room to hop or stretch high enough on their hind-legs. I kept my bunnies in a large puppy pen enclosure. I also built ledges for them to hop onto. I still felt guilty that they were not able to run freely to get exercise. I used to let them out, but they were too fast to catch and at any time someone could open the classroom door and they'd be gone. Once you have your rabbit in a decent sized enclosure, they should be litter box trained. This has to get emptied everyday so your room doesn't smell like urine. Accidents will happen, and those will need to be swept up as well.

Rabbits are also very skiddish and loud noises and fast movements startle them. A false move from a child can scare the rabbit. En...See MoreI have had two rabbits in my classroom for two years now. They are officially becoming pets at my house because they take up a lot of time and space in a classroom. Many people think that a bunny can spend their day in a wire cage. Unfortunately, wire cages do not allow a bunny room to hop or stretch high enough on their hind-legs. I kept my bunnies in a large puppy pen enclosure. I also built ledges for them to hop onto. I still felt guilty that they were not able to run freely to get exercise. I used to let them out, but they were too fast to catch and at any time someone could open the classroom door and they'd be gone. Once you have your rabbit in a decent sized enclosure, they should be litter box trained. This has to get emptied everyday so your room doesn't smell like urine. Accidents will happen, and those will need to be swept up as well.

Rabbits are also very skiddish and loud noises and fast movements startle them. A false move from a child can scare the rabbit. Enough false movements and your bunny could become aggressive.

Rabbits require a variety of foods in their diet. Hay and fresh vegetables should be their main consumption. Pellets should always be given minimally.

There could also be students in your class with allergies. Different breeds will shed differently. I have two different breeds and each time I pick them up, fur goes all in the air.

Last but not least, your "mini" bunny may not stay very mini. Both of mine are miniatures and when sprawled out, they are a foot in length.

Many people buy rabbits from pet stores with little knowledge of care. They become overwhelmed and give them to he humane societies. Do your research and if you've considered all facts, look into adoption. Pet stores will be less apt to sell to the inexperienced if people stop buying them. I love my rabbits and feel they are much happier in my quiet home than in a noisy, frightening classroom.

Please feel free to ask me anything about rabbits. I've done a lot of research on mine and try to give them a quality life.

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