"Outdoor rabbits" refers to rabbits that are kept or live outside instead of inside a house or shelter.
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Raised footing and insulating fir wood make this an ideal
outdoor rabbit hutch for nearly any climate.
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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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.
Choose pellets that are low - fat (about 2 percent) with more than 18 - percent fiber and 14 - to 15 - percent protein (16 to 22 percent if your bunny is housed outdoors,
because outdoor rabbits tend to burn more calories).
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.
Owners also need to check their bunny's ears for any sign of ear mites, and
outdoor rabbits need to be carefully checked for any sign of flystrike, which is an extremely painful condition that is mostly fatal.
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.
There is a also painful condition called flystrike that can occur (mostly
with outdoor rabbits) that happens when flies lay their eggs in soiled fur (mostly around their bottoms).
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Those caring for a rabbit should also check their ears periodically (bi-weekly) for any sign of ear mites, as it is also rather common, especially
in outdoor rabbits.
Clearly,
outdoor rabbits are at greater risk of getting this disease.
Should your Giant Angora rabbit be
an outdoor rabbit, wood enclosures that are raised from the ground and have a fenced bottom with a ramp are preferred to keep them safe from the elements as well as predators.
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.
Indoor rabbits will usually have a cleaner coat than
outdoor rabbits, so if your rabbit has some dirt on him, be sure to spot - clean it with a damp towel.
Non-toxic, eco-friendly wood preservatives are used to finish the wood on
this outdoor rabbit hutch.
De-worming paste is also a must for indoor or
outdoor rabbits to keep them worm - free.
Moreover, it is all too easy to forget about — and thus neglect —
an outdoor rabbit.
Outdoor rabbits will also need a safe, enclosed space which is large enough for them to comfortably move around in.
A kitchen, bathroom or other cool spot in your house can be a temporary refuge for
an outdoor rabbit in hot weather.
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outdoor rabbits.
Therefore, the urban legend grew that a rabbit taken out of its normal habitat (an indoor rabbit goes out or
an outdoor rabbit is brought in) is so overcome with fear that it goes into shock and dies.
These don't just apply to
outdoor rabbits.
Urban and country foxes are a real threat to
outdoor rabbits.
Outdoor rabbits can be preyed upon or frightened by neighborhood cats, birds of prey and other wildlife, and are more susceptible to parasites like ear mites.
A pet rabbit requires daily interaction with you, so make time for indoor play, or create
an outdoor rabbit run.
However, we wanted to expand our offering to include a housing option for those with multiple and
outdoor rabbits.
There's no magic in turning an «
outdoor rabbit» into a house rabbit.
Indoor rabbits tend to live much longer on average than
outdoor rabbits.
Extreme weather changes, insects, and stalking predators are all harmful to
outdoor rabbits.
Outdoor rabbits are «out of sight,» if not «out of mind,» and this makes it almost impossible for owners to become adequately familiar with their bunny's «normal behaviors.»