{"id":2208,"date":"2023-08-23T16:10:52","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T16:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/?page_id=2208"},"modified":"2023-08-23T16:13:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T16:13:40","slug":"pet-costs-rabbit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/pet-costs-rabbit\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does a Rabbit Cost? (Monthly and Lifetime Costs Revealed)"},"content":{"rendered":"

How Much Does a Rabbit Cost? (Monthly and Lifetime)<\/h1>\n

HouseholdPets researched the lifetime cost of owning a rabbit in 2023. This has been analysed further using an inflation forecast to inform pet owners of the future costs.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey Finding – Owning a rabbit could cost up to \u00a317,228.65 over its lifetime in the UK.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHouseholdPets.co.uk
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2023<\/p>\n

Methodology (How Costs Are Calculated)<\/h2>\n

1) Using individual prices found online, like products available on the Pets at Home website, to form a comprehensive report on the average cost of owning a rabbit can help inform owners of the financial aspects.<\/p>\n

2) The different sizes and breeds of rabbits have also been taken into account to ensure the costs breakdown is as in-depth as it can be.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3) This report has been developed further by using an inflation forecast to estimate the costs in future years, following rabbits\u2019 average life expectancies of 8.5 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It is hoped this will help potential rabbit owners make an informed decision when choosing their new pet.<\/p>\n

Results<\/h2>\n

Owning a rabbit can be separated into lifetime and monthly costs.<\/p>\n

This report also considers how food costs can vary and affect the lifetime and monthly totals. Different sizes of rabbits will consume different quantities of food, so information has been broken down further for small, medium, large, and giant rabbits.<\/p>\n

Lifetime Cost of Owning a Rabbit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rabbit Size<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Small Rabbit from a Breeder (1kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a32,610.43<\/td>\n\u00a36,349.56<\/td>\n\u00a312,368.15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Small Rabbit from Pets at Home (1kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a32,647.80<\/td>\n\u00a36,290.31<\/td>\n\u00a312,140.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium Rabbit from a Breeder (2kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a32,749.21<\/td>\n\u00a36,713.65<\/td>\n\u00a312,869.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Medium Rabbit from Pets at Home (2kg | 8.5 years)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\u00a32,839.21<\/td>\n\u00a36,673.65<\/td>\n\u00a312,679.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large Rabbit from a Breeder (3kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a32,985.62<\/td>\n\u00a37,096.99<\/td>\n\u00a315,549.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large Rabbit from Pets at Home (3kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a33,030.62<\/td>\n\u00a37,056.99<\/td>\n\u00a315,359.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giant Rabbit from a Breeder (4kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a33,215.32<\/td>\n\u00a37,557.00<\/td>\n\u00a317,228.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giant Rabbit from Pets at Home (4kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a0\u00a33,260.32<\/td>\n\u00a37,517.00\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a317,038.65\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The lifetime costs can be broken down as average monthly costs.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey Finding – The first year of owning a rabbit is the most expensive in its average lifetime by \u00a3265.20.
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHouseholdPets.co.uk
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2023
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Annual\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n

Monthly Cost of Owning a Rabbit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rabbit Size<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Small Rabbit from a Breeder (1kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a325.59<\/td>\n\u00a362.25<\/td>\n\u00a3121.26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Small Rabbit from Pets at Home (1kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a325.96<\/td>\n\u00a361.67<\/td>\n\u00a3119.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium Rabbit from a Breeder (2kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a327.39<\/td>\n\u00a365.82<\/td>\n\u00a3135.98<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium Rabbit from Pets at Home (2kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a327.84<\/td>\n\u00a365.43<\/td>\n\u00a3134.12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large Rabbit from a Breeder (3kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a329.27<\/td>\n\u00a369.58<\/td>\n\u00a3152.44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large Rabbit from Pets at Home (3kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a329.71<\/td>\n\u00a369.19<\/td>\n\u00a3150.58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giant Rabbit from a Breeder (4kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a331.52<\/td>\n\u00a374.09<\/td>\n\u00a3168.91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giant Rabbit from Pets at Home (4kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a331.96<\/td>\n\u00a373.70<\/td>\n\u00a3167.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Detailed Data – See All the Costs of Owning a Rabbit<\/h2>\n

The cost of owning a rabbit can be split into two categories; initial costs and ongoing costs.<\/p>\n

Initial costs are payments made when first buying the rabbit; this includes the cost of the rabbit, cage or hutch, initial vet care, accessories, and more.<\/p>\n

Ongoing costs, which are purchases made regularly throughout the rabbit\u2019s life, include vaccination from the vet, food, bedding, etc.<\/p>\n

The essential items to buy with a pet rabbit are listed as well as their prices in the tables below.<\/p>\n

Initial Costs<\/h2>\n

The breed, size, and quality of products can affect the initial costs, but most people can expect to pay between \u00a3498.47 and \u00a32,358.86 in the first year of owning a rabbit.<\/p>\n

Cost of the Rabbit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Type of Rabbit<\/strong><\/th>\nData<\/strong><\/th>\nData<\/strong><\/th>\nData<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Rabbit from a Breeder<\/td>\n\u00a315.00<\/td>\n\u00a3100.00<\/td>\n\u00a3250.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rabbit from Pets at Home<\/td>\n\u00a360.00<\/td>\n\u00a360.00<\/td>\n\u00a360.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Whether the rabbit is bought from a breeder or a pet store, like Pets at Home, will affect the cost of the rabbit. Pets at Home sell rabbits at \u00a360 each, while breeders\u2019 prices can vary between \u00a315 and \u00a3250.<\/p>\n

As previously mentioned, rabbit owners can pay up to \u00a32,358.86 in the first year of ownership. This total includes the cost of the rabbit, vet care (vaccinations and neutering or spaying), food, housing, and other vital items.<\/p>\n

Vet Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Service<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Neutering\/Spaying<\/td>\n\u00a3169.00<\/td>\n\u00a3169.00<\/td>\n\u00a3169.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vaccinations<\/td>\n\u00a350.00<\/td>\n\u00a395.00<\/td>\n\u00a3125.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The health and wellbeing of a rabbit is an important aspect for owners; this is why it is encouraged to neuter or spay a rabbit and keep its vaccinations up-to-date. However, this is another costly aspect of owning a rabbit, as the initial vet care can cost up to \u00a3294.<\/p>\n

Other One-Off Initial Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Harness and Lead Set<\/td>\n\u00a35.00<\/td>\n\u00a36.00<\/td>\n\u00a37.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bowl<\/td>\n\u00a32.00<\/td>\n\u00a34.50<\/td>\n\u00a37.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Bottle<\/td>\n\u00a32.00<\/td>\n\u00a33.00<\/td>\n\u00a36.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hutch\/Cage<\/td>\n\u00a350.00<\/td>\n\u00a3130.00<\/td>\n\u00a3240.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Litter Tray<\/td>\n\u00a38.00<\/td>\n\u00a310.00<\/td>\n\u00a312.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bed<\/td>\n\u00a36.00<\/td>\n\u00a312.00<\/td>\n\u00a318.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toy<\/td>\n\u00a31.00<\/td>\n\u00a35.00<\/td>\n\u00a311.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carrier<\/td>\n\u00a312.00<\/td>\n\u00a318.00<\/td>\n\u00a354.69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brush<\/td>\n\u00a35.00<\/td>\n\u00a37.00<\/td>\n\u00a39.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Ongoing Costs<\/h2>\n

Again, the size and breed of the rabbit can change the ongoing costs. A bigger rabbit will likely consume more food, for example. According to Household Pets\u2019 report, rabbit owners can spend between \u00a32,610.43 and \u00a317,228.65 throughout their rabbits\u2019 lifetimes.<\/p>\n

After the first year of ownership in 2023, rabbit owners can spend up to \u00a31,611.55 the following year.<\/p>\n

Cost to Feed a Rabbit<\/h3>\n

A rabbit\u2019s diet is primarily hay, vegetables, and nuggets. The latter is often the most expensive food product, costing up to \u00a3740.88 on average for a year\u2019s supply.<\/p>\n

Monthly Food Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rabbit Size<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Small Rabbit from a Breeder (1kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a32.25<\/td>\n\u00a33.01<\/td>\n\u00a313.72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Small Rabbit from Pets at Home (1kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a32.25<\/td>\n\u00a33.01<\/td>\n\u00a313.72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium Rabbit from a Breeder (2kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a34.13<\/td>\n\u00a36.76<\/td>\n\u00a328.81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium Rabbit from Pets at Home (2kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a34.13<\/td>\n\u00a36.76<\/td>\n\u00a328.81<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large Rabbit from a Breeder (3kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a36.01<\/td>\n\u00a310.52<\/td>\n\u00a345.28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large Rabbit from Pets at Home (3kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a36.01<\/td>\n\u00a310.52<\/td>\n\u00a345.28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giant Rabbit from a Breeder (4kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a38.26<\/td>\n\u00a315.03<\/td>\n\u00a361.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giant Rabbit from Pets at Home (4kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a38.26<\/td>\n\u00a315.03<\/td>\n\u00a361.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Lifetime Food Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rabbit Size<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Small Rabbit from a Breeder (1kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a3229.69<\/td>\n\u00a3306.67<\/td>\n\u00a31,399.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Small Rabbit from Pets at Home (1kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a3229.69<\/td>\n\u00a3306.67<\/td>\n\u00a31,399.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium Rabbit from a Breeder (2kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a3421.11<\/td>\n\u00a3690.02<\/td>\n\u00a32,939.03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium Rabbit from Pets at Home (2kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a3421.11<\/td>\n\u00a3690.02<\/td>\n\u00a32,939.03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large Rabbit from a Breeder (3kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a3612.52<\/td>\n\u00a31,073.36<\/td>\n\u00a34,618.48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large Rabbit from Pets at Home (3kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a3612.52<\/td>\n\u00a31,073.36<\/td>\n\u00a34,618.48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giant Rabbit from a Breeder (4kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a3842.21<\/td>\n\u00a31,533.37<\/td>\n\u00a36,297.93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giant Rabbit from Pets at Home (4kg | 8.5 years)<\/td>\n\u00a3842.21<\/td>\n\u00a31,533.37<\/td>\n\u00a36,297.93<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey Finding – Giant rabbits could eat up to 78.75kg of nuggets during their lives.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHouseholdPets.co.uk
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2023<\/p>\n

Cost of Bedding<\/h3>\n

Rabbit cages and hutches might need to be cleaned twice a week, which means fresh bedding will need to be bought regularly. Buying bedding, such as sawdust or paper products, could cost up to \u00a334.14 per month.<\/p>\n

Monthly Bedding Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Bedding<\/td>\n\u00a34.11<\/td>\n\u00a315.85<\/td>\n\u00a334.16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Lifetime Bedding Costs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Lifetime Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Bedding<\/td>\n\u00a3419.55<\/td>\n\u00a31,617.20<\/td>\n\u00a33,484.64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other Ongoing Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/strong><\/th>\nMinimum Annual Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMid Annual Cost<\/strong><\/th>\nMaximum Annual Cost<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Hay<\/td>\n\u00a328.68<\/td>\n\u00a391.08<\/td>\n\u00a3227.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Treats<\/td>\n\u00a319.08<\/td>\n\u00a370.68<\/td>\n\u00a3143.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Straw<\/td>\n\u00a329.88<\/td>\n\u00a340.68<\/td>\n\u00a351.48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shampoo<\/td>\n\u00a33.75<\/td>\n\u00a34.00<\/td>\n\u00a35.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flea, Tick, and Worm Treatment<\/td>\n\u00a330.00<\/td>\n\u00a374.00<\/td>\n\u00a379.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Final Words<\/h2>\n

As it is advised that rabbits live in pairs or groups, these costs will be doubled at least.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How Much Does a Rabbit Cost? (Monthly and Lifetime) HouseholdPets researched the lifetime cost of owning a rabbit in 2023. This has been analysed further using an inflation forecast to inform pet owners of the future costs. Key Finding – Owning a rabbit could cost up to \u00a317,228.65 over its lifetime in the UK. HouseholdPets.co.uk […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"wf_page_folders":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2208"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2208"}],"version-history":[{"count":109,"href":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2208\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3750,"href":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2208\/revisions\/3750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"wf_page_folders","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/householdpets.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wf_page_folders?post=2208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}