For those of wanting to experience owning rabbits but are not sure they work with your lifestyle or you don’t know if you can commit to them for 10+ years then fostering is a great idea it is budget friendly as the shelter will provide everything from a x-pen to hay to toys and food. The only 5ing you need to provide is veggies and love💗 It is a great way to look after rabbits while they look for a new home and can be really rewarding , you can also see if a rabbit works in your lifestyle and is the right pet for you. The shelter also covers any vet bills and check ups. I fostered too harlequin dwarf lops from my local shelter about 1 month ago and it is great. I hope this helps some of you. Great video as always Victoria 💗
thank u for this video💗 im planning to get 2 bunnies in a few weeks but ive heard that dogs barking can cause them a heart attack☹️ i was unsure of getting them because my neighbours own 2 loud dogs that bark and whine a lot because they're always left outside, could you please help me decide whether i shouldnt or should get them despite this reason? 🥺 thank u!
@@kloe3225 . I personally own a very loud dog who is part jack Russell and part collie (explains the barking) and my rabbits have been fine with it but it is up to you whether you decide to foster them or not😀
I’ve been wanting rabbits so badly these past few weeks and i’ve been researching a lot! I’ve realized that owning them wouldn’t be possible while I am owning my guinea pigs because it would be too expensive for me lol
To add onto the vet care, be sure that there is a rabbit savy vet in your area! Ask for credentials because cat/dog vets do not have the training for rabbit care/treatment/surgery etc. Despite my city have a couple exotic vets, none of the emergency (weekend/overnight) vets are rabbit savy.
This kind video is why my kids and I never miss a video. When we decided last year to get a pet I found your channel. I watched ALL your videos and learned that a hammy was right for us. I built him a giant IKea 900+ sq.in. tank. Also because of your videos this winter when Hemberly developed a respiratory infection I recognize it right away. I didn't take no for an answer about waiting two days to see a vet and was able, with the help of the vet, to save his life. All of this was because of you and your videos! I am also an elementary teacher and I have "taught" two teachers about Hamsters and both decided that a hamster in a small cage in a K and 2nd grade room would not be the best option for them or the animal. Thank you for all you do!
I am glad that people like you are already creating these types of videos to prevent impulsive buying around Easter. Rabbits are a 10+ year commitment, not a gift.
I'm so glad this video was made, a lot of rabbits are impulse-bought for easter (mostly for children who don't know how to handle rabbits), are kept in tiny hutches or cages outside, and many times are "released into the wild" a few days after easter where they die. I hope this kept at least one parent from making that decision, and saved a bunny's life.
I’m not sure if anyone else commented this but you could get hay from a local farmer. A bundle of hay (about 50-60lbs) is typically $8-$10. You could find organic hay(so no sprays or pesticides) save a lot of money!! Love this video! I was contemplating getting rabbits but I’m not sure it’s right for me at my current home now. ☺️
I'm in the process of getting my own home all to myself and I would really like to adopt a bunny, and dedicate the whole room to them. I would be open to adopting siblings, so that (maybe/hopefully) they are already somewhat bonded. This video is going to help me decide what is best 🥰
Please be careful with siblings because they can start fighting when they get older. You can sometimes prevent it when you neuter them young but it is not a garantee. Look for a shelter/rescue that has older already neutred and bonded rabbits, those won't start fighting.
How are your bunny videos not popular?! They are the main reason I am subscribed ti your channel 🐰 great vid, bunnies are not toys to gift. I hope this video gets millions of views so that people make a smart decision when it comes to getting a bunny. 💛🐰🙏🏼
I love how you do this types of videos, it's very important knowing if you can care and how to care for an animal. They're not toys, but living beings that deserves the best, even if don't like rabbits.
Excellent video, Victoria! You have really helped me with my hamster care, and research, and got me passionate about hamster care in the first place! Now my hammy is living in a cage that is 775sq inches, with 8 inches of bedding and plenty of enrichment! I can't thank you enough! 💕💕🐰🐹
the allergies point is definitely a great one to bring up!! i had guinea pigs when i was younger and i never had allergies to anything before so that wasn’t even a thought in my mind when we got them. but it turns out i’m allergic to their dandruff and hair. though it’s not a detrimental allergy so we kept them for their entire life span
I’m very happy you posted this video. I have been thinking about getting a rabbit but this video DEFINITELY changed my purspective and made me think about if that kind of pet would be good for me or not
I learned so much about rabbits that I didn’t know. Your videos prove again and again the importance of researching a pet fully before getting it, and maybe even making the decision that it is not a fit. And great timing…with Easter around the corner - with every pet store pushing their impulse purchase.
I’m not looking into getting a rabbit but I still watched your video and it’s really informative hopefully people take it into consideration all your knowledge and really think before getting a rabbit🐰🤞🏻💙
I used to have a hamster, your the first person who taught me how to care for a hamster, since 2018-2019 I didn’t even know that hamsters shouldn’t have small cages and u basically saved her life, she died , (LLS🕊️) now it’s 2022 I’ve finally brought myself to get a new animal I’m getting a rabbit soon here I am watching you again. Thank you so much u made a big difference to my life
For those who rabbits are PERFECT pets for but do like traveling a few times a year, there's a great website called Trusted Housesitters where people come and stay at other people's houses and take care of their pets, while the pet owners are off traveling. It's a great way for the travelers to stay somewhere for free and for the pet owners to enjoy their trip knowing that their pets are being cared for and have someone at home with them. Of course this may not work for everyone and it's important to find a good fit for pet sitting on there, but just wanted to throw this out there. It works for pretty much any pets, not only rabbits.
I love more bunny content! 🐰 I was recently gifted two baby rabbits for New Years by my dad. I was very thankful but also stressed because he had no idea what they needed. Luckily thanks to your videos and others in the community Tofu and Mochi are thriving because I learned the basics of care 💖 They’re hitting their 5 months soon and I’ve already begun planning their spaying with our vet. I’m a little worried but hope for a speedy recovery! Always love your videos, thanks girl! 💛
I'm really happy the community and me could help! All my rabbits who have been through the spay/neuter process have went amazing and healed really fast!
I've done a lot of rescue but only one rabbit. Someone dumped it at my property not too long after easter. Actually found him a wonderful home with a couple who had recently lost their rabbit and it was the same breed! I have too many cats and dogs. There is no way they would thrive. They are so adorable! Very informative video.
yay, I love whenever you post bunny videos! haha it’s crazy to think bunnies only molt twice a year when there’s always an endless amount of fur covering me 🥲
You do not understand how many people I’ve been trying tell that rabbits are soooo interesting and smart No one understands how cool rabbits are THANK YOU SO MUCH for the help
We have 4 guinea pigs and they are very similar to rabits as far as care, poop and life span. lol we learned as we went along. I wish we had watched videos like this. Great and informative video!
Brilliant and timely video! My local pet store actually takes rabbits out of the store around this time to mitigate impulse purchasing at Easter, I'm fortunate to have such a conscientious store... I got 'vetted' more than once before I was allowed to buy my pet rats. You just gotta suck it up, people! Be responsible!
Great video, I remember my rabbits Pepper and snowy loved to cuddle. They would sometimes jump on the sofa and sleep right next to us 😊. Still an amazing video Victoria
I just wanted to say that your channel is absolutely amazing!! I love your rabbits and your hamsters 🐹 and they are all 100% happy with their life with you as their owner!!!!! I think that your channel is absolutely amazing because it just helps so many small rodents lives even more amazing so I also wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤️❤️
Thank you for making these videos. I know multiple people who have bought rabbits on impulse, and think that this could definitely help some people decide what is best for them!
An example of vet costs - it was $400 for my bun to be examined, have Sub Q fluids, a pain shot,a motility drug shot and an anti-inflammatory shot as well as all 3 meds to take home. Then 3 days later, $35 for de-wormer. Exotic vets are $$$.
Love your vids I had an amazing hamster for a long time ♥️ She passed away last year but thx to you she had an amazing life with a big glass tank and 6 inches of bedding, she also had a silent spinner she was happy and healthy till the very end! Thank youuuu!!!!!
I am considering getting a rabbit soon and your channel really helps! I’m glad people like you are on the internet to help people like me who know a bit less about animals! ❤️
rabbit can do alone on a holiday trip (Fri=care, sa=alone, Sunday=care) with the system 😊 I think the heat-insulated outdoor storage is best for bunnies 😍 there is a lot of space 🐇🐇🐇
I never realized how similar they are to dog care as dogs will destroy things and you have to doggy proof your home before bringing them home. You have to groom them, they have to be monitored. I took care of rabbits when I used to pet sit I loved it but now I see those two rabbits did not have enough space and they passed away because these people owned hunting dogs and well the dogs got to them. Not the dogs fault definitely human error. Thank you so much for this video.
This was such a great video!!! Very informative and as a rabbit owner myself I love my bunny very much but it is true the amour of money, time and every thing else you mentioned… it’s a lot! I wouldn’t change my life as a bunny mum for the world but people definitely should research a lot about rabbits before getting them. I think where there are so many rabbits in shelters, this is due to the fact that there is a huge lack of people not educating themselves on how tough it can be to own a rabbit! You’re doing an amazing job with this channel Victoria and I thoroughly enjoy every video you post!! Thank youuuuu ☺️❤️
I feel like you saw my comment….Lol! Thanks for the video! I’ll definitely think it over! I’m most likely going to get them when I’m older so i have some time to think about it! 💜💜 Love you Tori!!!!
Buying hay from our local rabbit society, or feed store saves us SO MUCH MONEY. It is $7 a “flake” which is compacted. 4 flakes gets our 3 buns through the month!
thank you for making this video! i was seriously considering getting a rabbit but i realised that my lifestyle is probably unsuitable for a rabbit now! i got a dwarf hamster instead and it worked out better 😊
Video idea: Posting cat proper care since we are getting a cat very soon (you dont really post cat vids anyway) , btw this video is really useful for anyone who is getting bunny's for the very first time!
Outdoor rabbit homes are the best idea in my opinion. Closer to their natural habitat. They won't make chew toys out of your furniture. They poop constantly, not taken care of and your home will smell like a barn. And if you are like me, you will have plenty of room for them. If you buy your food from the pet stores, this could be an expensive venture. I buy in bulk from places like tsc. You never need to go to the vet, bunnies will make more bunnies. If you just take care of them. Keep their home and water clean daily. Bunnies can take lots of time and patience, but they are worth it...😁😁🐰🐰
My home doesn't smell like a barn ☺️ Confirmed by my boyfriends parents who have never owned pets. You 100% need to have a vet on stand by and it's irresponsible to say you don't. Breeding more rabbits when there are already hundred's needing home is also not the move.
Hi Victoria I hope you are well, thank you for sharing this video with us. I was thinking about getting Rabbits. I know that they are a lot of work. But I'm willing to do it. If I can't own a Rabbit. I would consider fostering. I'm going to do my research. About taking care of rabbits. Take good care of yourself and your pets ❤ 💕
It doesn't have anything to do with the video, but i'll say it anyway: I really wanna thank you Victoria for the thing you teaches me about hamsters, i did a lot of mistakes with them and i feel so sorry about it. Few weeks a go i got a completely white dwarf hamster, i named her Angelina and she's so sweet and happy! She lives in a big cage with lots of bedding, toys (most that i made myself) and hides out. Thank you Victoria!
I spend just $111 for my bunny/yr (not including vet). We spend $16/mo on organic veggies since we get them cheap but fantastic quality from fresh tyme, $75 on hay (we buy 50lb bales for $25, and litter is $20 (large shavings that last all year) from same place we get hay (blain's farm & fleet). My bunny is 3 lbs for reference.
I know this is nothing to do with this video but you could do a series called hamster enclosure makeover but of course ask Lennon the bunny first because she does rabbit house makeover. I understand if you think this is quite unrealistic but just give it a thought. This video was great btw!
I have 2 rabbits that have an entire room to themselves ! My girl Piper was a rescue who was originally an impulse buy form her first owners.. the story made me so sad. She was only 12 weeks old (purchased at 6 weeks apparently) and she was getting “to big” and the kids got bored of her. She lived in a tiny cage in the garage. I’m so happy I got her tho , she is my baby. I’ve had her a few years now and she is just amazing. She isn’t the friendliest rabbit ever but I love her. She’s a lionlop. She originally had a Holland lop boyfriend , but he passed from stasis .. now she has a Rex mix boyfriend.
Aw that makes me so sad :( Unfortunately a lot of rabbits have that same story! I'm glad she ended up with someone who can properly give her the life she deserves!
Could you include the option of keeping your rabbits outside and having a hutch they go into at night as I have my rabbits outside and I’d rlly like to learn about the benefits and disadvantages of keeping them outside in a rabbit proof garden
To spay my rabbit it actually cost $1,000 including all the medications! About $600 for the procedure but the medications r super expensive too! (I live in NY so prices are high) thankf you for posting this video! i already heard of someone impulse buying 2 rabbits for their kids this season and keeping them in a cage :(
I only pay $10 for a bale of hay that lasts over 2 months for my rabbits and I make my own litter out of shredded litter. sooooo ya it doesn't haft to cost that much.
Im going to get rabbits when my hamster dies. (Hes 2) and I already have 5 guinea pigs so i have hay already i love ur vids because i can always feel good about having good pet care :)
My guinea pig just passed away... he needed care just like these bunnies. Loved him so much but will not be doing it again because yes the work is so involving. Had 2 rats as well... also hard work. Now just have a hamster, he's older now and will be the last as well. I breed crested geckos, one of the easiest animals ever to care for, if you like reptiles I suggest them for sure.
One thing not many people mention is the mess! Not just chewing but the fact they poop all the time and everywhere! I've had my rabbit for 11 years, he has a litter tray and has learned to do most of his business in it but despite that I always have to vac up before bed. Before getting a rabbit, ask yourself if you are prepared to have to clean up lots and lots of rabbit poop every day. If you are younger and still live with your parents, be prepared to hear a lot of complaining about the mess aha. Of-course I'm sure its possible to fully house train a rabbit, but it will take a lot of work and dedication. (Like training a dog.)
I wish I was a rabbit person. They're so cute and there are so many in the local shelters, but I don't think I have what it takes to give them their best life.
Buns shed 4x a year - a major shed in Spring and Fall and two smaller sheds between that are "usually" not as noticeable. However, some rabbits are horrible shedders and you will notice all 4 sheds. So. Much. Hair.
I had a friend, she was twelve and really wanted a hamster. I showed her your videos and she still got a small cage for her hamster including a 6 cm hamster wheel and a hamster ball- I told her that she shouldn’t get it if she couldn’t take care of it and she didn’t listen. She picked it up after buying it from a pet store and threw it across the room when it became stressed. The hamster wasn’t fully comfortable with being held but it warmed up to me pretty quickly, she gave it up after two weeks because “it was unbearable”. I was only ten but even then I recognised that she was wrong and quickly ditched her due to her very abusive tendencies.
Omg wow! I really wanted this video!! I was thinking of getting a rabbit. Tho i don't really like keeping rabbits in my home when they actually enjoy the wild. Thank you sooooo much for this video!! 🥰😍♥️
I really want bunnies but I don’t think I have the money for hay or veggies are there any similar pets I have a hamster but she is a ghost hamster so I can’t interact as much
Sat watching this with my rabbit.. he has his own bedroom..a massive litter box as he is fully trained and then a dig box with teabag bedding which I scatter pellets and treats in and he loves it. I didn't realise how expensive they truly are.. had to bunnyproof the whole room and make sure he has lots of places to hide. I got him as a single bunny as his bonded partner had passed away but once he's neutered he will be getting a wife. But for the time being I sit with him for hours everyday. Veggies are pretty cheap where I am, hay is pretty cheap too but I get the best quality hay and pellets but even thats pretty cheap. His vaccine was £47.50, neutering is £68 and microchipping was £15..and his insurance is £10 a month...
Hello Torii, I live in the Philippines but I still gave my hamster the proper care it needed, I'm so thankful to you because you changed my family's mind on what a hamster really needs, thank you so much, my birthday is coming in 11 days (PH TIME) and I'm getting toys and a male syrian hamster as a gift so I can make pups and get another hamster and give some of my hamsters as a gift to my cousins and sell it but don't worry, I'll make sure to check on them, to see if they give them proper care, and make them watch some of your videos for them to get educated with proper care within hamsters, thank you so much, and as a request, I don't know if you already made a video abt breeding, but if you haven't I wish you can make one so I can get educated before my hamster get some pups, thank youu :))
I’m very happy to hear I’ve been able to help! Though I don’t support breeding unless it’s being done ethically to improve the species. If you want more hamsters please consider adopting 😊
@@VictoriaRaechel Ohh, I've already told my family to just buy a bin cage and some bedding and I don't want another hamster, thank you for the advice 💖
Hi there Victoria i am a past rabbit owner(my rabbit died around Easter)and I’m thinking of getting another rabbit and I have just recently got a hamster.I also have a dog who was used to my rabbit now.I am thinking of changing my room around so I have more space.I was just wondering if you still advise me getting a rabbit.Btw my rabbit would have the option to free roam and have a cage when ever x Ps:Love your channel
Hey Victoria! You may have already seen a comment like this, specifically from me. I wanted to do it on your newest video. My hamster has been climbing on her wheel and chewing on the mesh. And she has been chewing on her wheel, and her water bottle. So I concluded that that was a boredom symptom? And I’m deciding to get her the smallest bigger world nite angel cage! I almost have enough money for it and I hope she loves it! You’re the reason that my hamster is happy thank you for all the Hamster videos on showing people how to properly take care of their hamster thank you Victoria love you!
@@VictoriaRaechel The enclosure that she’s in right now is 200 square inches of floor space, it is a blue weal and it has plastic in the front and wood in the back, and her water bottle is one of those things with the food attached to them that has the hide out in it.! :D. Oh and I got the cage, it’s coming on Tuesday! And I’m getting her all new “furniture” and by the way in her current enclosure she has like a lot of toys, and I know you’ll love this part she has a bendy bridge as well, So I don’t understand why she’s doing that. Thanks. By the way I’m not saying the bendy bridge is going to fix it I just want to tell you LOL!
Hi Victoria, I got a hamster sometime last year and he was very jump at first so I decided to take baby steps and let the only interaction I had with him be hand feeding him in his cage from time to time I also rubbed toilet paper on my hands so he could get used to my scent. I thought we were making progress but out of no where he started acting the same way as when I first got him, jumpy and scared
I just Wanna Say thanks to you, you are a amazing person like litterly AMAZING. First i got a cage from 35 cm by 23 cm (Im european sorry) and all thanks to you I got the biggest Ikea Samla cage! I use it as a bin cage and he is 78-56-43 cm big its for a dwarf big enough. I got a big sandbath, a Weel from 21 cm, the bedding is 15 cm, Seed mix, sprays and loats of toys. I LOVE YOU ❤️
hi hi! My teacher has recently fostered 2 rabbits, and a solution is maybe to foster rabbits? it'll be sad seeing them go, but the adoption people can do vet care for the rabbit, and maybe even spay and neauter the rabbit for you, plus you dont have to care for the rabbit for the whole 10-11 year lifespan
I really want to own rabbits or Guinea pigs but I do not have the space so I enjoy watching videos about them and who knows maybe one day I’ll be able to own them. Edit: when I lived in my old house (much bigger than my current home) we owned two Guinea pigs who we thought were male and female, I asked my mom the other day wondering how they never had babies, and she said maybe they were both males or both females either way they lived their life expectancy they were great so friendly and I miss them.
I already have my rabbits but for a different reason. We didn't buy them. My aunt released them and most of them got caught by dogs. We saved the last one and got two more so it wasn't alone and so she didn't releaase anymore. But we have done a lot of research and we're still doing more.
this is a amazing video! i once wanted a rabbit! but they seem really expensive XD i now have 2 guinea pigs and 2 hamsters! hamsters can be really expensive as well lol
Hey Victoria thanks for the videos for the past 2 years my hamster has officially died today :( she lived up to 100 years old(human years) I just wanted to give you a special thanks thank you :)
I have 3 rabbits and I am a travel person so when I travel my grandma lives with us so I give her a feeding list and other lists to take care of the rabbits
For those of wanting to experience owning rabbits but are not sure they work with your lifestyle or you don’t know if you can commit to them for 10+ years then fostering is a great idea it is budget friendly as the shelter will provide everything
from a x-pen to hay to toys and food. The only 5ing you need to provide is veggies and love💗 It is a great way to look after rabbits while they look for a new home and can be really rewarding , you can also see if a rabbit works in your lifestyle and is the right pet for you. The shelter also covers any vet bills and check ups. I fostered too harlequin dwarf lops from my local shelter about 1 month ago and it is great. I hope this helps some of you. Great video as always Victoria 💗
I'm actually planning on doing this in the future when I'm out of school! Great that you're spreading the idea
thank u for this video💗 im planning to get 2 bunnies in a few weeks but ive heard that dogs barking can cause them a heart attack☹️ i was unsure of getting them because my neighbours own 2 loud dogs that bark and whine a lot because they're always left outside, could you please help me decide whether i shouldnt or should get them despite this reason? 🥺 thank u!
@@kloe3225 . I personally own a very loud dog who is part jack Russell and part collie (explains the barking) and my rabbits have been fine with it but it is up to you whether you decide to foster them or not😀
I’d love to do this in the future but I feel like I’ll get too attached but I’d love to try it out
How old do you have to be to do this? I'm 11 but really responsible with animals
I’ve been wanting rabbits so badly these past few weeks and i’ve been researching a lot! I’ve realized that owning them wouldn’t be possible while I am owning my guinea pigs because it would be too expensive for me lol
same!!
Same
I have gerbils and am not quite sure if I’ll have the enough consacred time as I am still a student 😅
To add onto the vet care, be sure that there is a rabbit savy vet in your area! Ask for credentials because cat/dog vets do not have the training for rabbit care/treatment/surgery etc. Despite my city have a couple exotic vets, none of the emergency (weekend/overnight) vets are rabbit savy.
This kind video is why my kids and I never miss a video. When we decided last year to get a pet I found your channel. I watched ALL your videos and learned that a hammy was right for us. I built him a giant IKea 900+ sq.in. tank. Also because of your videos this winter when Hemberly developed a respiratory infection I recognize it right away. I didn't take no for an answer about waiting two days to see a vet and was able, with the help of the vet, to save his life. All of this was because of you and your videos! I am also an elementary teacher and I have "taught" two teachers about Hamsters and both decided that a hamster in a small cage in a K and 2nd grade room would not be the best option for them or the animal. Thank you for all you do!
That's so wonderful to hear!! It's also awesome to see how knowledge is like dominos and can be spread so others once we learn it! ❤️
Perfect timing for this video! easter is the worst time of year where buns get sold
I am glad that people like you are already creating these types of videos to prevent impulsive buying around Easter. Rabbits are a 10+ year commitment, not a gift.
I'm so glad this video was made, a lot of rabbits are impulse-bought for easter (mostly for children who don't know how to handle rabbits), are kept in tiny hutches or cages outside, and many times are "released into the wild" a few days after easter where they die. I hope this kept at least one parent from making that decision, and saved a bunny's life.
I’m not sure if anyone else commented this but you could get hay from a local farmer. A bundle of hay (about 50-60lbs) is typically $8-$10. You could find organic hay(so no sprays or pesticides) save a lot of money!!
Love this video! I was contemplating getting rabbits but I’m not sure it’s right for me at my current home now. ☺️
I'm in the process of getting my own home all to myself and I would really like to adopt a bunny, and dedicate the whole room to them. I would be open to adopting siblings, so that (maybe/hopefully) they are already somewhat bonded. This video is going to help me decide what is best 🥰
Please be careful with siblings because they can start fighting when they get older. You can sometimes prevent it when you neuter them young but it is not a garantee. Look for a shelter/rescue that has older already neutred and bonded rabbits, those won't start fighting.
@@kersenzomer2194 thank you, love!!!(:
How are your bunny videos not popular?! They are the main reason I am subscribed ti your channel 🐰 great vid, bunnies are not toys to gift. I hope this video gets millions of views so that people make a smart decision when it comes to getting a bunny. 💛🐰🙏🏼
I love how you do this types of videos, it's very important knowing if you can care and how to care for an animal. They're not toys, but living beings that deserves the best, even if don't like rabbits.
Thank you so much!
This idea is important for every pet, I'm glad you made a video for rabbits too!
thats awesome! i'm so glad that you got a pet that suits your lifestyle!
@@littleroborovski5630 thank you, I am too :)
@@littleroborovski5630 your hamster in your profile pic is SO CUTEEEE!!!!!
@@anotherdayanotherslay9464 aww, thankyou!
Thank you!
Excellent video, Victoria! You have really helped me with my hamster care, and research, and got me passionate about hamster care in the first place! Now my hammy is living in a cage that is 775sq inches, with 8 inches of bedding and plenty of enrichment! I can't thank you enough! 💕💕🐰🐹
Thank you! I'm so happy I could help!
Pancake the hamster, you are so cute!!!! 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰💞💗💞💖 My hamster's name is Waffle and looks similar to yours!!
@@RoxasLov3r4Ev3r Awww, Waffles is an adorable name! 🧇💕
I went from using a really small cage for my rabbits to giving them a room for themselves with the stuff they need!thank you Victoria!
That's great!
the allergies point is definitely a great one to bring up!! i had guinea pigs when i was younger and i never had allergies to anything before so that wasn’t even a thought in my mind when we got them. but it turns out i’m allergic to their dandruff and hair. though it’s not a detrimental allergy so we kept them for their entire life span
I’m very happy you posted this video. I have been thinking about getting a rabbit but this video DEFINITELY changed my purspective and made me think about if that kind of pet would be good for me or not
I learned so much about rabbits that I didn’t know. Your videos prove again and again the importance of researching a pet fully before getting it, and maybe even making the decision that it is not a fit. And great timing…with Easter around the corner - with every pet store pushing their impulse purchase.
Thank you Lori!! It sucks Easter has to involve animals like chicks and rabbits :(
yes, stick to CHOCOLATE bunnies and MARSHMALLOW chicks.
I’m not looking into getting a rabbit but I still watched your video and it’s really informative hopefully people take it into consideration all your knowledge and really think before getting a rabbit🐰🤞🏻💙
I used to have a hamster, your the first person who taught me how to care for a hamster, since 2018-2019 I didn’t even know that hamsters shouldn’t have small cages and u basically saved her life, she died , (LLS🕊️) now it’s 2022 I’ve finally brought myself to get a new animal I’m getting a rabbit soon here I am watching you again. Thank you so much u made a big difference to my life
For those who rabbits are PERFECT pets for but do like traveling a few times a year, there's a great website called Trusted Housesitters where people come and stay at other people's houses and take care of their pets, while the pet owners are off traveling. It's a great way for the travelers to stay somewhere for free and for the pet owners to enjoy their trip knowing that their pets are being cared for and have someone at home with them. Of course this may not work for everyone and it's important to find a good fit for pet sitting on there, but just wanted to throw this out there. It works for pretty much any pets, not only rabbits.
I love more bunny content! 🐰 I was recently gifted two baby rabbits for New Years by my dad. I was very thankful but also stressed because he had no idea what they needed. Luckily thanks to your videos and others in the community Tofu and Mochi are thriving because I learned the basics of care 💖 They’re hitting their 5 months soon and I’ve already begun planning their spaying with our vet. I’m a little worried but hope for a speedy recovery! Always love your videos, thanks girl! 💛
I'm really happy the community and me could help! All my rabbits who have been through the spay/neuter process have went amazing and healed really fast!
@@VictoriaRaechel Thank you so much for the reassurance! ☺️ Always looking forward to your vids ~
I've done a lot of rescue but only one rabbit. Someone dumped it at my property not too long after easter. Actually found him a wonderful home with a couple who had recently lost their rabbit and it was the same breed! I have too many cats and dogs. There is no way they would thrive. They are so adorable! Very informative video.
yay, I love whenever you post bunny videos! haha it’s crazy to think bunnies only molt twice a year when there’s always an endless amount of fur covering me 🥲
Thank you!!! haha yes they're so hairy 🤣
hi ally hehehe i cant belive she responded to u!
You do not understand how many people I’ve been trying tell that rabbits are soooo interesting and smart
No one understands how cool rabbits are
THANK YOU SO MUCH for the help
We have 4 guinea pigs and they are very similar to rabits as far as care, poop and life span. lol we learned as we went along. I wish we had watched videos like this. Great and informative video!
I love the factoids you always put in your videos. It shows you really know your stuff.
Brilliant and timely video! My local pet store actually takes rabbits out of the store around this time to mitigate impulse purchasing at Easter, I'm fortunate to have such a conscientious store... I got 'vetted' more than once before I was allowed to buy my pet rats.
You just gotta suck it up, people! Be responsible!
Great video, I remember my rabbits Pepper and snowy loved to cuddle. They would sometimes jump on the sofa and sleep right next to us 😊. Still an amazing video Victoria
Wow! I've had no idea rabbits require so much o: I love the way you're taking care of them! They look very happy💕🐇
I just wanted to say that your channel is absolutely amazing!! I love your rabbits and your hamsters 🐹 and they are all 100% happy with their life with you as their owner!!!!! I think that your channel is absolutely amazing because it just helps so many small rodents lives even more amazing so I also wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤️❤️
Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear!
Thank you for making these videos. I know multiple people who have bought rabbits on impulse, and think that this could definitely help some people decide what is best for them!
An example of vet costs - it was $400 for my bun to be examined, have Sub Q fluids, a pain shot,a motility drug shot and an anti-inflammatory shot as well as all 3 meds to take home. Then 3 days later, $35 for de-wormer. Exotic vets are $$$.
Love your vids I had an amazing hamster for a long time ♥️ She passed away last year but thx to you she had an amazing life with a big glass tank and 6 inches of bedding, she also had a silent spinner she was happy and healthy till the very end! Thank youuuu!!!!!
i'm sorry for your loss!
I am considering getting a rabbit soon and your channel really helps! I’m glad people like you are on the internet to help people like me who know a bit less about animals! ❤️
Sooo nice video, thank you Victoria❤️Your rabbits are wonderful 🙏I have a rabbit too, 7 years now, I love her so much 🐰!!
Thank you so much! Thats great, my Lola will be estimated 7 years in August!
Girl, I can’t live without bunnies….
They are a piece of my heart ❤️
Same, they are so worth it❤️ Even tho the fur covering me😂
@@ellencarlberg4476 oh my yes the fur! Gotta vacuum twice a day
@@LuckyBunniesOfc me to! I love my rabbits but the fur..
I love your vids and thanks for making educational video’s. Your one of the reasons I know how to take good care of my bunny.
Thank you!!!
rabbit can do alone on a holiday trip (Fri=care, sa=alone, Sunday=care) with the system 😊 I think the heat-insulated outdoor storage is best for bunnies 😍 there is a lot of space 🐇🐇🐇
I never realized how similar they are to dog care as dogs will destroy things and you have to doggy proof your home before bringing them home. You have to groom them, they have to be monitored. I took care of rabbits when I used to pet sit I loved it but now I see those two rabbits did not have enough space and they passed away because these people owned hunting dogs and well the dogs got to them. Not the dogs fault definitely human error. Thank you so much for this video.
I love this video❤️
I’m going to send it to my friends that want rabbits. They dont understand what it means having a rabbit.
This was such a great video!!! Very informative and as a rabbit owner myself I love my bunny very much but it is true the amour of money, time and every thing else you mentioned… it’s a lot! I wouldn’t change my life as a bunny mum for the world but people definitely should research a lot about rabbits before getting them. I think where there are so many rabbits in shelters, this is due to the fact that there is a huge lack of people not educating themselves on how tough it can be to own a rabbit! You’re doing an amazing job with this channel Victoria and I thoroughly enjoy every video you post!! Thank youuuuu ☺️❤️
I feel like you saw my comment….Lol! Thanks for the video! I’ll definitely think it over! I’m most likely going to get them when I’m older so i have some time to think about it! 💜💜 Love you Tori!!!!
My hay is $8 for a HUGE, high quality too! All veggies are about $2-5 too :)
My rabbit has an indoor and outdoor area with fake grass and the one side is super natural and she loves it I have her for a few months now
Buying hay from our local rabbit society, or feed store saves us SO MUCH MONEY. It is $7 a “flake” which is compacted. 4 flakes gets our 3 buns through the month!
thank you for making this video! i was seriously considering getting a rabbit but i realised that my lifestyle is probably unsuitable for a rabbit now! i got a dwarf hamster instead and it worked out better 😊
Video idea: Posting cat proper care since we are getting a cat very soon (you dont really post cat vids anyway) , btw this video is really useful for anyone who is getting bunny's for the very first time!
Yeah i definitely can’t have rabbits… thank you for this informative video!
Happy to help!
Outdoor rabbit homes are the best idea in my opinion. Closer to their natural habitat. They won't make chew toys out of your furniture. They poop constantly, not taken care of and your home will smell like a barn. And if you are like me, you will have plenty of room for them. If you buy your food from the pet stores, this could be an expensive venture. I buy in bulk from places like tsc. You never need to go to the vet, bunnies will make more bunnies. If you just take care of them. Keep their home and water clean daily. Bunnies can take lots of time and patience, but they are worth it...😁😁🐰🐰
My home doesn't smell like a barn ☺️ Confirmed by my boyfriends parents who have never owned pets. You 100% need to have a vet on stand by and it's irresponsible to say you don't. Breeding more rabbits when there are already hundred's needing home is also not the move.
Great video very realistic people need to research weigh the pros and cons before purchasing a bunny
Hi Victoria I hope you are well, thank you for sharing this video with us. I was thinking about getting Rabbits. I know that they are a lot of work. But I'm willing to do it. If I can't own a Rabbit. I would consider fostering. I'm going to do my research. About taking care of rabbits. Take good care of yourself and your pets ❤ 💕
Thank you Jackie! I hope you are doing good!
That one clip of Cleo with the water bowl and her little twitching nose 🥰🥰🥰
I have rabbits, too. And so many people dont know how much Werk and money rabbits are. Your Video is great to show this. 👍
Love it
Thank you!
I was planning to buy them thank youuu for doing these videos. I actually watch your video before getting hamster
yess! rabbit videos!!
It doesn't have anything to do with the video, but i'll say it anyway: I really wanna thank you Victoria for the thing you teaches me about hamsters, i did a lot of mistakes with them and i feel so sorry about it. Few weeks a go i got a completely white dwarf hamster, i named her Angelina and she's so sweet and happy! She lives in a big cage with lots of bedding, toys (most that i made myself) and hides out. Thank you Victoria!
I'm always happy to be able to help someone out!
I spend just $111 for my bunny/yr (not including vet). We spend $16/mo on organic veggies since we get them cheap but fantastic quality from fresh tyme, $75 on hay (we buy 50lb bales for $25, and litter is $20 (large shavings that last all year) from same place we get hay (blain's farm & fleet). My bunny is 3 lbs for reference.
Hay haters the more you comment the more money she gets I’m not a hater she’s really good at taking care of stuff so you should be nice
I know this is nothing to do with this video but you could do a series called hamster enclosure makeover but of course ask Lennon the bunny first because she does rabbit house makeover. I understand if you think this is quite unrealistic but just give it a thought. This video was great btw!
The video helped so much myself I only have 1 rabbit but she loves my own company.
Yay you posted. I love when you post rabbit videos I also do love the hamster ones.
@Hail's Hamster lol that’s funny
I have 2 rabbits that have an entire room to themselves ! My girl Piper was a rescue who was originally an impulse buy form her first owners.. the story made me so sad. She was only 12 weeks old (purchased at 6 weeks apparently) and she was getting “to big” and the kids got bored of her. She lived in a tiny cage in the garage. I’m so happy I got her tho , she is my baby. I’ve had her a few years now and she is just amazing. She isn’t the friendliest rabbit ever but I love her. She’s a lionlop.
She originally had a Holland lop boyfriend , but he passed from stasis .. now she has a Rex mix boyfriend.
Aw that makes me so sad :( Unfortunately a lot of rabbits have that same story! I'm glad she ended up with someone who can properly give her the life she deserves!
Could you include the option of keeping your rabbits outside and having a hutch they go into at night as I have my rabbits outside and I’d rlly like to learn about the benefits and disadvantages of keeping them outside in a rabbit proof garden
Cant wait to watch!!!!❤️❤️❤️ love ur vids!!
Thank you so much!!!
These are all such great things to consider. Thanks for making this helpful video Tori!!
Well done video very good thorough points you went through. I would mention cost can increase based on rabbits size feed more veggies based on weight.
To spay my rabbit it actually cost $1,000 including all the medications! About $600 for the procedure but the medications r super expensive too! (I live in NY so prices are high) thankf you for posting this video! i already heard of someone impulse buying 2 rabbits for their kids this season and keeping them in a cage :(
I only pay $10 for a bale of hay that lasts over 2 months for my rabbits and I make my own litter out of shredded litter. sooooo ya it doesn't haft to cost that much.
Im going to get rabbits when my hamster dies. (Hes 2) and I already have 5 guinea pigs so i have hay already i love ur vids because i can always feel good about having good pet care :)
Thank you for sharing this extremely important information well before Easter!! We totally agree with what you said!!!
Thanks for watching!
My guinea pig just passed away... he needed care just like these bunnies. Loved him so much but will not be doing it again because yes the work is so involving. Had 2 rats as well... also hard work. Now just have a hamster, he's older now and will be the last as well. I breed crested geckos, one of the easiest animals ever to care for, if you like reptiles I suggest them for sure.
One thing not many people mention is the mess! Not just chewing but the fact they poop all the time and everywhere! I've had my rabbit for 11 years, he has a litter tray and has learned to do most of his business in it but despite that I always have to vac up before bed. Before getting a rabbit, ask yourself if you are prepared to have to clean up lots and lots of rabbit poop every day. If you are younger and still live with your parents, be prepared to hear a lot of complaining about the mess aha.
Of-course I'm sure its possible to fully house train a rabbit, but it will take a lot of work and dedication. (Like training a dog.)
I wish I was a rabbit person. They're so cute and there are so many in the local shelters, but I don't think I have what it takes to give them their best life.
I know you have done videos similar before, but I love the hamster diy videos and I think you should do more like that!!
Buns shed 4x a year - a major shed in Spring and Fall and two smaller sheds between that are "usually" not as noticeable. However, some rabbits are horrible shedders and you will notice all 4 sheds. So. Much. Hair.
I’m not getting a rabbit but I really wanted to watch this video!
I had a friend, she was twelve and really wanted a hamster. I showed her your videos and she still got a small cage for her hamster including a 6 cm hamster wheel and a hamster ball- I told her that she shouldn’t get it if she couldn’t take care of it and she didn’t listen. She picked it up after buying it from a pet store and threw it across the room when it became stressed. The hamster wasn’t fully comfortable with being held but it warmed up to me pretty quickly, she gave it up after two weeks because “it was unbearable”. I was only ten but even then I recognised that she was wrong and quickly ditched her due to her very abusive tendencies.
Great video, your rabbits are so cute! Big Fan!!!
Thank you!
Omg wow! I really wanted this video!! I was thinking of getting a rabbit. Tho i don't really like keeping rabbits in my home when they actually enjoy the wild. Thank you sooooo much for this video!! 🥰😍♥️
Keeping a domestic bunny outside is actually very unsafe for them!
@@rebekahcook275 yeah I figured. Thank you!! I may think of getting a rabbit when I get a bit more older to have good care ♥️
Really informative and enjoyable to watch, thank you!
This is very important information, thank you for making this video 🙏🐰
I really want bunnies but I don’t think I have the money for hay or veggies are there any similar pets I have a hamster but she is a ghost hamster so I can’t interact as much
Sat watching this with my rabbit.. he has his own bedroom..a massive litter box as he is fully trained and then a dig box with teabag bedding which I scatter pellets and treats in and he loves it.
I didn't realise how expensive they truly are.. had to bunnyproof the whole room and make sure he has lots of places to hide.
I got him as a single bunny as his bonded partner had passed away but once he's neutered he will be getting a wife. But for the time being I sit with him for hours everyday.
Veggies are pretty cheap where I am, hay is pretty cheap too but I get the best quality hay and pellets but even thats pretty cheap.
His vaccine was £47.50, neutering is £68 and microchipping was £15..and his insurance is £10 a month...
Hello Torii, I live in the Philippines but I still gave my hamster the proper care it needed, I'm so thankful to you because you changed my family's mind on what a hamster really needs, thank you so much, my birthday is coming in 11 days (PH TIME) and I'm getting toys and a male syrian hamster as a gift so I can make pups and get another hamster and give some of my hamsters as a gift to my cousins and sell it but don't worry, I'll make sure to check on them, to see if they give them proper care, and make them watch some of your videos for them to get educated with proper care within hamsters, thank you so much, and as a request, I don't know if you already made a video abt breeding, but if you haven't I wish you can make one so I can get educated before my hamster get some pups, thank youu :))
I’m very happy to hear I’ve been able to help! Though I don’t support breeding unless it’s being done ethically to improve the species. If you want more hamsters please consider adopting 😊
@@VictoriaRaechel Ohh, I've already told my family to just buy a bin cage and some bedding and I don't want another hamster, thank you for the advice 💖
Hi there Victoria i am a past rabbit owner(my rabbit died around Easter)and I’m thinking of getting another rabbit and I have just recently got a hamster.I also have a dog who was used to my rabbit now.I am thinking of changing my room around so I have more space.I was just wondering if you still advise me getting a rabbit.Btw my rabbit would have the option to free roam and have a cage when ever x
Ps:Love your channel
Hey Victoria! You may have already seen a comment like this, specifically from me. I wanted to do it on your newest video. My hamster has been climbing on her wheel and chewing on the mesh. And she has been chewing on her wheel, and her water bottle. So I concluded that that was a boredom symptom? And I’m deciding to get her the smallest bigger world nite angel cage! I almost have enough money for it and I hope she loves it! You’re the reason that my hamster is happy thank you for all the Hamster videos on showing people how to properly take care of their hamster thank you Victoria love you!
How large is her enclosure and what type is the wheel and water dish? :)
@@VictoriaRaechel The enclosure that she’s in right now is 200 square inches of floor space, it is a blue weal and it has plastic in the front and wood in the back, and her water bottle is one of those things with the food attached to them that has the hide out in it.! :D. Oh and I got the cage, it’s coming on Tuesday! And I’m getting her all new “furniture” and by the way in her current enclosure she has like a lot of toys, and I know you’ll love this part she has a bendy bridge as well, So I don’t understand why she’s doing that. Thanks. By the way I’m not saying the bendy bridge is going to fix it I just want to tell you LOL!
Hi Victoria, I got a hamster sometime last year and he was very jump at first so I decided to take baby steps and let the only interaction I had with him be hand feeding him in his cage from time to time I also rubbed toilet paper on my hands so he could get used to my scent. I thought we were making progress but out of no where he started acting the same way as when I first got him, jumpy and scared
Thanks for your honesty. My daughter wants a bunny. But from your video it doesn’t seem like a fit for our family.
I just Wanna Say thanks to you, you are a amazing person like litterly AMAZING. First i got a cage from 35 cm by 23 cm (Im european sorry) and all thanks to you I got the biggest Ikea Samla cage! I use it as a bin cage and he is 78-56-43 cm big its for a dwarf big enough. I got a big sandbath, a Weel from 21 cm, the bedding is 15 cm, Seed mix, sprays and loats of toys. I LOVE YOU ❤️
hi hi! My teacher has recently fostered 2 rabbits, and a solution is maybe to foster rabbits? it'll be sad seeing them go, but the adoption people can do vet care for the rabbit, and maybe even spay and neauter the rabbit for you, plus you dont have to care for the rabbit for the whole 10-11 year lifespan
Fostering a great way to see if a pet will fit in your life :)
I really want to own rabbits or Guinea pigs but I do not have the space so I enjoy watching videos about them and who knows maybe one day I’ll be able to own them.
Edit: when I lived in my old house (much bigger than my current home) we owned two Guinea pigs who we thought were male and female, I asked my mom the other day wondering how they never had babies, and she said maybe they were both males or both females either way they lived their life expectancy they were great so friendly and I miss them.
I already have my rabbits but for a different reason. We didn't buy them. My aunt released them and most of them got caught by dogs. We saved the last one and got two more so it wasn't alone and so she didn't releaase anymore. But we have done a lot of research and we're still doing more.
this is a amazing video! i once wanted a rabbit! but they seem really expensive XD i now have 2 guinea pigs and 2 hamsters! hamsters can be really expensive as well lol
Hey Victoria thanks for the videos for the past 2 years my hamster has officially died today :( she lived up to 100 years old(human years) I just wanted to give you a special thanks thank you :)
I’m very sorry for your loss!
hi i love your videos you make my day ! keep smiling :)
Aw thank you!
victoria: uploads a video about rabbits
me, a hamster owner: *hmm, yes, interesting.*
These are applicable to many if not all pets.
I got a bunny a long time ago but I had to sell it. The people I sold It to had a better home then I had for it
Adding to vet concerns. Not all specialize in rabbits. You may be traveling across town for vet care
I have 3 rabbits and I am a travel person so when I travel my grandma lives with us so I give her a feeding list and other lists to take care of the rabbits