How much does it cost to keep a pet rabbit?
Prices vary but this is a rough estimate (per rabbit) to give you an idea of costs before buying a rabbit - the bunny is the cheap bit! Getting a rabbit from a shelter is free, but they do ask for a small donation to help them cover costs (this price will still be lower than the neutering price alone!)
One-off costs |
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| Hutch + run / other type of housing Bowls Spay / neuter (free if you adopt) Toilet trays |
£200 - 300 £15 - 20 £50 - 100 £15 (£5 each) |
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| Pellets Fruit, veg, greens Treats Hay Toilet litter Bi-annual injection - VHD Bi-annual injection - Myxomatosis Unplanned vet bills (emergency/teeth problems) Checkups - at least twice a year Toys and enrichment |
£50 (per year) £260 (£5 per week) £120 (£10 per month) £100 (per year) £36 (£9 bag every 3 months) £30 (£15 per injection) £30 (£15 per injection) £25 - £100 (per time) £50 (£25 per checkup) £60 (£5 per month) |
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On average, per year a properly cared-for rabbit costs over £850!
Please bear in mind that rabbits should be kept in pairs so double that price! (£1700 per year) on top of the inital one-off costs. Please don't keep a rabbit on its own to live a life of solitude just to save money. Pet insurance is recommended as rabbit bills can be very expensive!
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