Carrot Tops & Bunny Flops

Here is 10 reasons why owning a rabbit is exactly like raising a toddler:

They have to be potty trained.

Rabbits and toddlers poop everywhere. Until that furry companion figures out what the litter box is, they will poop absolutely anywhere. On the bed? check. Under the couch? Yes, there too. In a shoe? YES! Really, they will do it while looking directly into your soul.

You have to bunny proof things.

Just like with babies, you will need to bunny proof our entire house. Chords—block them. Carpet—Cover it all. That space behind the dresser "there's no way they can fit" in—block it, they will use that spot to send you spiraling thinking they have disappeared for hours.

Are they still breathing?

When you put your sweet baby down for a nap, and hours pass, you start the dreaded thought process of "are they still alive?" So, of course, you sneak in as quiet as can be to see if they are breathing. This is what bunny parents live through too. There is a thing called a bunny flop and I promise you will see this position and fear for your rabbits life instantly. On the plus side, if your bunny does do this, it is one of the best signs of comfort for them. You must be doing something right!

You can't keep them caged.

Apparently, it is considered inhumane to keep a toddler in a cage all day...the same goes for rabbits. While most people really do believe you can keep a bunny in a cage all it's life, it's actually the worst thing for them. Like a human child, you have to give them space to run and play. Buns will get stressed easy and depression is nothing a rabbit should endure. This is why bunny proofing exists after all! So, if you can't let a bunny free roam at least one room supervised, DO NOT get one!

They all teeth!

Lucky for human parents, their teething monsters will only face a year or two of the discomfort. Unfortunately, rabbits teeth all their life. A rabbits teeth continue to grow, which means they must continue to chew! Make sure you give tons of teething options, or else your furniture and belongings may be in danger!

They don't always play well with others.

If you're lucky you will have an easy time bonding your two or more rabbits, but usually that isn't the case. Like kids, they don't enjoy sharing their personal belongings. I have two rabbits, and watch two toddlers, the outcomes during playtime are about the same. Spay and neuter all parties before introductions are made.

They eat non-stop!

Greens, pellets, and unlimited hay! Rabbits are always munching on something! Unlike toddlers though, it's healthy for them. You might find it easier to get a rabbit to eat their veggies though!

You have to limit their sugar.

Most parents with small children will tell you "not too much sugar" and the same goes for buns. Thinking a carrot is a healthy diet? Think again! Carrots and most fruits have way too much sugar for a rabbit to stay healthy. They should really only have a tablespoon or less of a carrot or other fruits. If you want to treat them, go pick some dandelions or grab some cilantro and kale!

They WILL wake you up at night.

Thankfully, after six months, my baby started sleeping through the night. My furbabies on the other hand wake me up two or three times a night. I'm not 100 percent sure what they are doing, but I'm sure it involves parkour and obstacle races in their bunny room. I can definitely hang up a good nights sleep if I skimped on their dinner. Didn't feel like running to the store for some more romaine lettuce? be prepared to hear all their dishes being thrown around, toys hitting the wall, and a mess to clean in the morning.

Last but not least...

They will steal your heart, money, and everything you called yours.

Having a rabbit is the best thing that could have ever happened to my family. Adding Soot in the past month, has been our second blessing. I love them as if they grew inside me like my daughter. I spoil them endlessly, and I am pretty sure they eat much healthier than I do. If my paycheck isn't going to my kid, it's going to my furbabies. I highly recommend every family adopting a rabbit, but be sure to have plenty of time and space for them!