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What can I put in my outdoor rabbit hutch?
You will want to supply the hutch with water, a feed bin, hay manger and possibly a litter box. It is important your rabbit has access to food, water & hay at all times so putting it in their hutch makes the most sense. You can get the type that attaches to the wire walls.
What do you put in bottom of rabbit cage?
Some people prefer rabbit cages with wire bottoms because a litter pan can be placed underneath. This is generally fine, but you need to include a tile or a piece of wood or cardboard for the bunny to stand/lie on. Standing on the wire floor alone can cause damage and discomfort to your rabbit’s paws.
Do rabbits need bedding in their hutch?
The majority of pet rabbits will not require any bedding in their enclosure. If you keep your rabbit indoors (which I always recommend), then bedding is unnecessary except when it’s used as litter in a litter box. You might choose to give your indoor rabbit an old towel or blanket in their enclosure.
What toys are good for rabbits?
What are good bunny toys? Paper Bags and Cardboard boxes for crawling inside, scratching, and chewing. Cardboard concrete forms for burrowing. Cardboard roll from paper towels or toilet paper. Untreated wicker baskets or boxes full of: shredded paper, junk mail, magazines, straw, or other organic materials for digging.
What do rabbits sleep on hay or straw?
Hay is dried grass and the most vital part of a rabbit’s diet. Straw is dried stalks from grain crops and is much more suitable for bedding as it is warmer and less likely to be eaten. It’s not a problem if rabbits eat straw but there are few nutrients and they must be given good quality hay to eat.
Do rabbits prefer inside or outside?
Rabbits can live quite happily indoors and they should be provided with secure accommodation where they can feel safe, sleep, use a particular area as a toilet, and be confined to when unsupervised.
Do bunnies get cold at night?
Rabbits are cold weather animals. They’re highly temperature resistant, and can handle temperatures down to almost 30oF (-2oC). With a well-insulated hutch, they’ll be fine even in near-freezing conditions.
Is it cruel to keep rabbits outside?
Rabbits that are housed outdoors should NEVER be kept alone. They are social creatures and will be sad if they are stuck in an enclosure all by themselves most of the time. Giving them a bunny playmate is necessary. Two females can get along, as well as two males (they will get along better if they are both neutered).
Is it OK to put newspaper in a rabbit cage?
Newspaper is safe for rabbits as long as the printing ink is non-toxic. Rabbits tend to chew on their bedding, so make sure any newspapers you use as cage liner will not harm your rabbit if ingested.
What can I use for rabbit litter?
We recommend using CareFresh (a rabbit-safe pet bedding that does not contain any pine or cedar products) and fresh hay to prepare your bunny’s litter box. Spread one inch of clean CareFresh covering the bottom of the pan, then add a big handful of hay. Remember to use rabbit-safe litters in your bunny’s box.
What bedding is safe for rabbits?
A rabbit’s bedding must keep them safe, comfortable, and warm. Rabbits often eat their bedding, so it cannot be toxic. Shredded paper, Aspen shreds, specialist litter or pellets, and hay are all safe options.
Should you cover a rabbit cage at night?
It is fine to cover more of the hutch during the night but you should still leave a small area open for ventilation. Add extra bedding for your bunny to snuggle into. Don’t forget that your rabbit’s hutch will still need a thorough clean during the winter – however unappealing that chore may be when it is cold!Feb 21, 2018.
Do rabbits get bored in their cage?
Why boredom is bad for bunnies If rabbits live in small hutches with nothing to do and no space to move, they get bored. Boredom can cause some serious health problems: Bored rabbits will fill their time by eating. If they eat too much and don’t move around they’ll put on weight.
Do bunnies like mirrors?
Mirrors – where rabbits have to be kept singly, a mirror may offer some comfort, particularly for females. However, the effects can be quite short-lived so it’s only recommended for use temporarily to alleviate loneliness. If providing mirrors, ensure they’re securely fastened to avoid injury.
What do you do when your rabbit is bored?
Unwanted Cardboard boxes and newspaper always make fun toys. Cut rabbit sized holes in two sides of a large cardboard box, then at the bottom fill with scrunched up newspaper, hay or anything rummage-worthy. Your rabbit can burrow through, searching for perhaps a few treats amongst it all. A rabbit-style lucky dip!.
Do rabbits eat carrots?
Myth #1 – Rabbits eat carrots Rabbits don’t naturally eat root vegetables or fruit. Carrots and fruit are high in sugar and should only be fed in small amounts as occasional treats. Rabbits need mainly hay and/or grass, some leafy greens and a small, measured amount of pellets. See our rabbit meal planner.
Can you use fleece bedding for rabbits?
Rabbits need lots of space to thrive. Adding Fleece Flippers or Cages Liners from Guinea Pig Market will give you plush, absorbent and easy to clean bedding for your bunnies. Fleece is the bedding of choice for rabbit owners!.
