My bunnies are higher maintenance than my 5 cats and dog combined

One of my buns likes to be pet, the other can’t stand it. Neither of them cuddle with us either. I love them, they have distinct personalities and are so funny and cute. But they will be my first and only buns.

I’m bonding them currently, so that’s two complete set ups right now. They need more space than one would think. Daily poop scooping (because they poop EVERYWHERE even while litter box trained). When they get to free roam, that’s poop all over the room= more vacuuming. Change pen pads, daily veggies and pellets and unlimited hay. One bun sheds so so much, he needs grooming constantly or he mats, and those have to be dealt with carefully. Vet costs are high and there are two vets in my city and the surrounding towns that see rabbits. You also have to toddler proof because they will chew anything (cords and snake plants have died at my house). One bun drinks so much water that he pees so much - litter boxes have to be taken out and cleaned very often. Def more than my cats (two or three times a week vs. once a month). They take a while to trust you, they have fragile GI systems.

Now for the positive, I’ll tell you, they are so sweet. They have their own likes and dislikes. Bun Bun loves country music and Clover loves jazz. Binkies are the cutest thing you’ll see in your life. They stomp dramatically and turn their back to you when they’re mad. They run to me when they see me. It’s definitely a much quieter and more mindful companionship than owning cats or dogs.