I have 2 bunnies that are now outdoors in a hutch. We have a frost warning for tonight and I'm not sure if I should bring them in and then take them back out tomorrow. I know the rabbits prefer the colder weather and when my husband built the hutch he built them a cozy little house for shelter also. I'm afraid bringing them back into the house is going to cause them some unnecessary stress especially if they'll be ok with staying out. I dont know much about the bunnies and I certainly dont want to freeze them to death! Any thoughts or ideas?!
Yes, now. Forever. You realize rabbits as prey animals? I'm pretty sure a stray dog couldn't pass such a easy meal up. Outside, you cannot monitor your rabbits health or develop a bond with them. They sit neglected in there for years. A great place to learn about bunnies is rabbit.org; they can give you the best advice. For their own good, let them out during the day but never leave them outside in freezing weather.
I don't know much about keeping rabbits outdoors as mine are indoor rabbits. If the temperatures are going to be extreme, I would say yes. However rabbits are much better at handling cold temperatures than they are hot, so I would say unless it's going to be under 35 degrees, they will be okay. However, they should have shelter that is completely free from the wind and lots of hay. Something like a heat lamp that can go somewhere above their cage (not inside because they will chew it) may also be a good idea. I also know people who use heated water bottles for their rabbits as well.
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But I would say that if you can bring them inside, you should. Rabbits on a whole are much, much healthier when they are indoors. When in doubt, take them inside!
Rabbits are made to survive the winter with their furry fur (coats) in their holes. But out of their holes they aren't capable of staying warm outside. You should bring them in. I know they get cold because my rabbit is always next to the heat vent when it is winter and he is an indoor bunny. Good luck:)
super yes but also let them hav freedom
Rabbits should be either outside or inside. You can't take an outside rabbit indoors, especially during the winter as the change in temperature can cause issues with the rabbit. If you are going to bring them inside, they need to stay inside for the whole winter and you need to get them used to being inside gradually.
You should cover the hutch with some heavy blankets leaving some space for airflow. Make sure they have fresh water available, you may need to replace the water during the night. Give them extra food as well and hay and straw to keep warm. If they have a wire bottom to the hutch, you need to cover it as rabbits can get frozen to the wire.
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You can put them in a garage or shed so there is some protection from the elements. If you can keep them in there for the winter, you can heat it a bit so that it is above freezing. I would not use a garage that you keep your car in as the exhaust fumes would be dangerous to a rabbit.
If you wanted to bring them inside for the winter, start by keeping them in the basement or coolest part of the house for a few day and gradually get them used to the warmer temperatures inside. If you can, keep the house a bit cooler for a few days so they can adjust easier. You will not be able to bring them outside again until it gets warmer as they can shed the undercoat that would keep them warm outside.
