Introduction

Meet Beza and Brownie - our two beloved bunnies!

Their names come from types of desserts: chocolate Brownie and Meringue, which also correspond to their colours: brown & white. Beza is: agile, curious, and fearless, whereas Brownie is: calm, kind, and cautious. They are both very friendly, hungry, and in need of petting (often together at the same time).

It was in August 2022 when, just after moving into our new flat, I and my wife Paulina decided to have a bunny. When we saw photos of 6-weeks-old Beza, the decision to make her part of our family was simple and swift :)

However, we quickly concluded that one bunny is not enough. Despite spending time with Beza each day, we could see that she started feeling lonely, especially when I and Paulina were out working.

As a result, in January 2023, we adopted 4-year-old Brownie from a foundation. In the beginning, we were afraid that the age difference between Beza and Brownie might become troublesome during their befriending, but fortunately, this was not the case, and they are happily living together now :).

Fun fact about bunnies

Excellent Hearing: Bunnies have excellent hearing and can rotate their ears independently to pick up sounds from different directions. This helps them detect potential threats and communicate with other bunnies.

Should you get a bunny?

Answering this question may not be as easy as it initially seems to be. However, below you can find some factors, which you definitely should consider before getting a bunny:

  • Patience - be patient, bunnies need time to adapt to new environment.
  • Time - allocate time for bunny play; it makes them happy & fosters trust.
  • Space - give your bunny space - a large cage/playpen and room to run.
  • Money - enough for food, vet, meds, toys, etc.
  • Petting - be ready for ample bunny petting—they adore it!
  • Other pets - avoid having other pets to protect bunnies from fear or harm.
  • Cleaning - bunnies need daily cleaning of their cage and litter boxes.
  • Hygiene - bunnies manage hygiene, but remember to groom and trim their claws.