Life Skills
Decision Making
Time Required
20 minutes
DID YOU KNOW...
There are more than 40 different breeds of rabbits
to choose from. Some are
larger than others, while others have lots of fur. Choosing the right rabbit is important. You have to think about meeting your rabbit's needs now and when it is fully grown.
Some rabbits can weigh as much as 21 pounds when fully grown. That's the same size as some dogs!
There are many things that you have to consider before deciding to take care of any animal. When choosing to start an animal project, you have to make sure that the animal you choose fits your lifestyle and the project you want to complete.
Here are some important questions to think about before starting an animal project.
- Are you allergic to animal fur?
- Where will you keep your animal? Is there a lot of space or is the space limited?
- Can you commit to feeding, cleaning, and maintaining the animal over a long period of time?
- What kind of rabbit project do you think you would be interested in: pet, show, or market?
- What other things should you and your family consider before starting an animal project?
Print off the Are Rabbits For Me quiz for you and your parents to complete. This will help you decide if this is the right time for you to start a rabbit project at home.
Once you and your parents have completed the quiz, wrap up this activity by answering the Let's Apply questions below.