How old should a baby pet rabbit be when it goes to a new home?
A. Unless a kit is being sold with its parent, it should not leave the barn until it is 8 weeks old and fully weaned. That age is the bare minimum. I do not recommend getting a pet rabbit that young, however. A three- to six-month is in a much better position to withstand the stresses of moving to a new home and can weather a mild illness better than a baby rabbit can. Families with young children especially should consider a junior rather than a baby rabbit to avoid having to deal with the death of a pet. I no longer sell pet rabbits below the age of 3 months due to the high mortality rate of young rabbits placed in pet homes.
