Those caring for a rabbit should also check their ears periodically (biweekly) for any sign of ear mites, as it is also rather common, especially
in outdoor rabbits.
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Your children might enjoy the «First Book of Nature» by Nicola Davies or Emily Gravett's «Tidy», as well as old classics that feature the great
outdoors quite heavily, such as Kenneth Grahame's Wind
in the Willows or Beatrix Potter's «Peter
Rabbit».
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The city also has mild winters, making it a great place for pets to play
outdoors year - round, especially if you have
outdoor cats or prefer to keep your
rabbit hutch
in the yard.
The Beauty of Wood Advantek Marketing, Inc., based
in Moorpark, Calif., offers an extensive line of wooden
outdoor rabbit hutches, pens and houses, from simple to complex,
in its GONEGREEN series of products.
We recommend you don't leave your
rabbit to play
outdoors without supervision, even when supervised it's a mistake to think they will be happy staying
in the confines of your yard.
If your
rabbit is being kept
outdoors in either warm or cold weather, make sure that part of the cage is sheltered from the wind, rain and sun.
We recommend keeping this small
rabbit in an indoor enclosure, as
outdoor ones are more exposed to the weather (rain or shine) and predators such as coyotes, dogs, racoons, etc..
To ensure your
rabbit doesn't develop this deficiency, either take them
outdoors for some fresh air and sunshine or bring them to an indoor room that has plenty of windows where they can roam
in the sunshine.
Outdoor rabbits should have sturdy enclosures that are raised from the ground
in order to protect them from predators such as raccoons, wolves and coyotes.
Since predators present the largest danger at night, keeping a
rabbit outdoors in a hutch at night is risky, even
in a city (where predators may include raccoons, cats, dogs, coyotes, hawks and more).
Other pets
in the household can give your
rabbit fleas and we can track fleas
in from the
outdoors.
You can also let your
rabbit spend time
in the great
outdoors, provided that you have a safe garden area where your pet can get some fresh air and sunshine.
Domestic
rabbits do not do well
outdoors in Florida and can have a reduced life span as a result.
Indoor
rabbits should have the freedom to hop around your rooms and have access to sunlight, while
outdoor rabbits should be out of their enclosures a few hours every day to stretch their legs
in a fenced yard.
For example, if your
rabbit develops diarrhea because of a poor diet, its soiled coat can attract flies
in the warmer months (especially if it is
outdoors).
Harlequin
rabbits are active, happy - go - lucky creatures who need plenty of
outdoor time
in order to bond with their human family.
Both indoor and
outdoor rabbit enclosures need to have a solid bottom
in order to place bedding, which should be spot - cleaned everyday and completely replaced at the end of every week.
Ears should also regularly be checked for ear mites, as this is a common condition
in rabbits, especially those who are mostly
outdoors.
While living alone
in an
outdoor hutch is a lonely existence for a
rabbit, a house
rabbit that is allowed time
outdoors will likely enjoy the change of scenery and fresh air.
Blanc de Hotots do not do well
in extreme heat or cold, so always be aware of
outdoor conditions before letting your
rabbit spend time outside.
In order to minimize the amount of fur in the home (especially during heavier shedding periods), simply groom your rabbit with a slicker brush outdoors once every week or biweekl
In order to minimize the amount of fur
in the home (especially during heavier shedding periods), simply groom your rabbit with a slicker brush outdoors once every week or biweekl
in the home (especially during heavier shedding periods), simply groom your
rabbit with a slicker brush
outdoors once every week or biweekly.
Should you wish to provide your
rabbit with some
outdoor fun, remember to place them
in a fenced portion of your yard and always have an adult present to supervise and shield your
rabbit from any dangers (such as racoons, dogs, etc).
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Rabbits do well
in indoors or
outdoor enclosures so long as they are not exposed to extreme heat or cold.
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If your
rabbit is on the lam
in your home, keep the doors / screens that lead outside shut to prevent your pet from venturing
outdoors.
Please note: Never leave your
rabbit outdoors unsupervised, even
in a fenced
in area.
In addition to temperature - control issues,
outdoor hutches place
rabbits at risk to other predators, increase the likelihood of their escaping and getting lost, and can create health problems as a result of the isolation.
For example,
rabbits kept
outdoors in a hutch would be compatible with a house bound ferret.
The Huntington premium
outdoor wood
rabbit hutch with composite assembles
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If you are housing your
rabbit outdoors, the cage / hutch should be no less than five to six feet
in length, and tall enough for the
rabbit to stand on his hind legs.
Dogs have free access to both indoor (air - conditioned option available) and fenced -
in outdoor environments while cats (and other pets too, heck, we've even boarded a
rabbit!)
Keep
in mind that
rabbits are prey animals and should not be left alone
outdoors unsupervised.
Rabbits kept
in outdoor hutches are at risk of illness or death from exposure, parasite infestation, and predation.
Keeping a
rabbit in a tiny cage all day is inhumane, and if they are kept
outdoors they can fall victim to predators, illness, and disease.
There are a variety of wooden enclosures you can buy that you could install
in your home, however they are designed to house
rabbits outdoors so are not ideal.
A kitchen, bathroom or other cool spot
in your house can be a temporary refuge for an
outdoor rabbit in hot weather.
Prevention of heat stress: Do not leave your
rabbit in a car that is not air conditioned and take care to avoid temperature extremes if your
rabbit is housed
outdoors.
Does anyone know if this law prohibits the sale of
rabbits in outdoor markets such as Santee Alley, where unweaned babies are sold as «teacup
rabbits»?
Possible allergens, aside from the
rabbit, include: hay, dust mites or mold
in the cage, cleaning products such as aerosol sprays, or
outdoor pollens.
Whether your
rabbit lives
in an indoor cage or
outdoor enclosure, proper bedding must be provided.
We have one of the few nationally - recognized
rabbit programs
in the country, with improved housing and indoor /
outdoor play areas to enrich the quality of their lives.
Rabbits do not require
outdoor exercise; if allowed
outdoors, your
rabbit must be
in a predator - safe enclosure covered on all sides, and
in the shade.
When their maturing new pets» care demands and prolific breeding habits become evident, many end up releasing their bunnies
outdoors, unaware that domestic
rabbits can not survive
in the wild.
Rabbits can acquire external parasites including fleas, especially if your
rabbit is exposed to fleas
outdoors or lives
in a house with dogs or cats who themselves have fleas.
Any animal welfare organization
in Florida that works with
rabbits will vouch for the fact that
rabbits are also commonly surrendered to shelters
in large numbers or abandoned
outdoors by their owners.
With the assistance of a dedicated group of volunteers and Friends of Oakland Animal Services, OAS saved the lives of more than 5,000 homeless, injured, orphaned, unwanted, abandoned, and / or mistreated companion animals
in 2015 alone (this includes all companion animals saved, not only dogs and cats), has one of the few nationally recognized
rabbit programs
in the country and features improved housing and indoor /
outdoor play areas for animal enrichment.
Rabbits kept in hutches outdoors have an average lifespan of about one year; house rabbits can live 8 to 10
Rabbits kept
in hutches
outdoors have an average lifespan of about one year; house
rabbits can live 8 to 10
rabbits can live 8 to 10 years.
Although most people envision
rabbits living
in a cage or
outdoor hutch, we always recommend people use a puppy pen to house their bunny instead.
Edie Sayeg, a rescuer with the group, believes thousands of
rabbits are simply ditched
outdoors in Georgia.