Which statement about the cost of owning rabbits is accurate?

Rabbits may be inexpensive to buy but pricey to care for.

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  1. Buying can be cheap, but care may be pricey ✔
  2. The purchase price is the only major cost
  3. Routine care is free after the first year

Why: The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund says rabbits are inexpensive to buy, but care can be pricey. Ongoing needs include housing, food, hay, bedding, neutering, vaccinations and vet visits.

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Answer: Buying can be cheap, but care may be pricey. The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund says rabbits are inexpensive to buy, but care can be pricey. Ongoing needs include housing, food, hay, bedding, neutering, vaccinations and vet visits.

  1. Think You Want a Rabbit? (Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund) rabbitwelfare.co.uk/think-you-want-a-rabbit
    While pet rabbits are inexpensive to buy, caring for them can be pricey.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Think You Want a Rabbit? (Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund) rabbitwelfare.co.uk/think-you-want-a-rabbit
    Rabbits are rarely cuddly.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. Think You Want a Rabbit? (Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund) rabbitwelfare.co.uk/think-you-want-a-rabbit
    You'll need a secure outdoor or indoor enclosure, as well as food, hay and bedding.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  4. Think You Want a Rabbit? (Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund) rabbitwelfare.co.uk/think-you-want-a-rabbit
    They also need neutering, vaccinations and vet trips.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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