| Cage & Hutches |
| Bunny Trail Farm |
It would be great if all of our pet bunnies would live
indoors. Keeping climate control and will typically receive
more attention than outdoor rabbits. However, sometimes it
is more convenient and less messy to keep them outside.
As long as you indoors or out.
As a general rule, you should avoid keeping rabbits in
temperatures below 40 degrees (F) or above 85 degrees
(F). On the coldest days in the winter - drape some
landscape fabric, a tarp, or a blanket over part of the cage,
a heating pad designed for rabbits, a nest box with hay so
they can huddle in, or hang a heat lamp near the cage.
With their thick coats rabbits overheat much easier than
they freeze. If you are keeping your rabbit outdoors, pay
special attention to keeping them cool in the summertime.
Most rabbits are kept in cages at least part of the time. I
highly recommend cages with wire-grid floors and plastic
pull-out pans. They are very easy to keep clean.
If you house your rabbits outside or you just don't like the
stackable cages there are also wooden hutches which you
can attach rabbit runs to. These are very nice if you do not
have a barn or shed to house your rabbits in. Make sure to
place your hutch in the shade away from direct sun and
wind so that your rabbit does not get over-heated.
Most of my cages measure 24" x 24" is typically big enough
for any of the rabbits we breed. Of course, bigger is always
better.f the cage you buy doesn't come with urine guards,
they can be purchased online and in some pet
stores.Cages or Rabbit Hutches are sold at Petsmart,
Petco, Drs. Foster and Smith, Wal-Mart, and many other
stores. You can even make cages and hutches yourself or
have someone make them for you. I get my cages from
RKO or the hardware store.
Ex- Pen
Ideally, rabbits should be let out of their cage to exercise
daily for at least fifteen minutes. If you do this in your home,
be sure the room or house is bunny-proofed. It is also
helpful if your rabbit is properly litter-trained to avoid
unnecessary messes. If you have a yard outside that your
bunny can play in (with pesticide-free grass), consider
purchasing a small animal pen or rabbit run so your bunny
can get outdoor exercise and nibble at the grass. Be sure
to always place the pen in a shaded area. You can also
take your bunny for a walk -- just make sure he or she is
securely fastened to a leash specifically designed for rabbit
unsupervised when it is out of its cage. Never let your
rabbit roam free outside . Watch out for birds of prey that
can grab your rabbit out of his/her pen if there is no top on
it.
indoors. Keeping climate control and will typically receive
more attention than outdoor rabbits. However, sometimes it
is more convenient and less messy to keep them outside.
As long as you indoors or out.
As a general rule, you should avoid keeping rabbits in
temperatures below 40 degrees (F) or above 85 degrees
(F). On the coldest days in the winter - drape some
landscape fabric, a tarp, or a blanket over part of the cage,
a heating pad designed for rabbits, a nest box with hay so
they can huddle in, or hang a heat lamp near the cage.
With their thick coats rabbits overheat much easier than
they freeze. If you are keeping your rabbit outdoors, pay
special attention to keeping them cool in the summertime.
Most rabbits are kept in cages at least part of the time. I
highly recommend cages with wire-grid floors and plastic
pull-out pans. They are very easy to keep clean.
If you house your rabbits outside or you just don't like the
stackable cages there are also wooden hutches which you
can attach rabbit runs to. These are very nice if you do not
have a barn or shed to house your rabbits in. Make sure to
place your hutch in the shade away from direct sun and
wind so that your rabbit does not get over-heated.
Most of my cages measure 24" x 24" is typically big enough
for any of the rabbits we breed. Of course, bigger is always
better.f the cage you buy doesn't come with urine guards,
they can be purchased online and in some pet
stores.Cages or Rabbit Hutches are sold at Petsmart,
Petco, Drs. Foster and Smith, Wal-Mart, and many other
stores. You can even make cages and hutches yourself or
have someone make them for you. I get my cages from
RKO or the hardware store.
Ex- Pen
Ideally, rabbits should be let out of their cage to exercise
daily for at least fifteen minutes. If you do this in your home,
be sure the room or house is bunny-proofed. It is also
helpful if your rabbit is properly litter-trained to avoid
unnecessary messes. If you have a yard outside that your
bunny can play in (with pesticide-free grass), consider
purchasing a small animal pen or rabbit run so your bunny
can get outdoor exercise and nibble at the grass. Be sure
to always place the pen in a shaded area. You can also
take your bunny for a walk -- just make sure he or she is
securely fastened to a leash specifically designed for rabbit
unsupervised when it is out of its cage. Never let your
rabbit roam free outside . Watch out for birds of prey that
can grab your rabbit out of his/her pen if there is no top on
it.
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