5 tips that work.<\/a> I wish someone would have told me about these easy solutions years ago! <\/p>\n\n\n\nConcrete and Its Perks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Concrete is an excellent choice when creating a rabbit run and can offer many different advantages to help your rabbit feel comfortable. Your rabbit won’t spend every minute of every day in its run, but will enjoy spending time there and should therefore be safe and healthy for them to use.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nOne of the greatest perks of concrete is that it won’t be something that rabbits can dig into. Digging is a natural instinct for a rabbit, <\/strong>but as an owner, you don’t want your rabbit to get free from its run. <\/p>\n\n\n\nRemoving the option to dig out of the rabbit run prevents dangers of the outside world and keeps them safe from predators.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWith your rabbits spending time in their run, it is natural for there to be excrement and other messes that are created. One might be able to combat this by training your rabbit to use a litter box, thus containing the mess. Concrete, in general, is much easier to keep clean than grass.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nConcrete flooring is solid and doesn’t easily break down. This means that your rabbit run will keep the integrity of its floor for much longer. You may never have to move the run. The concrete will be stable and therefore be a good floor for your run.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nConcrete and Its Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Despite all that concrete has to offer, some things can be difficult when it comes to having a concrete floor for your rabbit run. Concrete has its perks, but it can also become problematic when used around animals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nConcrete is not meant to be soft or malleable. This means that if a rabbit spends too much time running around on it, its feet can be sensitive and possibly be damaged from the concrete. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nRabbits have thick fur on the bottoms of their feet,<\/strong> but they don’t have pads like dogs or cats. So if this fur is rubbed off then their feet could collect sores and damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlso, concrete has the unique disadvantage of becoming very hot under the summer sun. This could prove very dangerous for a rabbit as they are very sensitive when it comes to temperature. Rabbits can easily become too hot and a hot floor in the summer heat could be dangerous for them.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the flip side, concrete can be cold in the winter and depending on how cold your area gets can prove dangerous for your rabbit as well. However, rabbits are better equipped for cold than for heat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGrass and What It Has to Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Though concrete can be very good in keeping your rabbit safe and healthy, another option is to have a grass floor for your rabbit. Grass can be very nice for your rabbit<\/strong> and has a definite plus side if you choose to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo start, the grass is a lot gentler on your bun’s feet.<\/strong> They will appreciate the extra soft soil and will be more inclined to run around and exercise in their run. It will be less likely that your rabbit’s feet will gather sores and they will have a more enjoyable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYour rabbit will also have the comfort of a cooler floor. Grass keeps a natural coolness even in the heat of the sun.<\/strong> This will be nicer for your rabbit’s overall body temperature and help them be comfortable to lounge around a little bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnother great thing about grass is it is a natural food source for your rabbits. They will want to chew on something and grass is an excellent source of fiber for them.<\/strong> They will enjoy the run because they will be able to eat while they exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Cons of Grass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Despite the good things that grass has to offer, the bad things might just outweigh them. There are a lot of risks that come from using grass as a floor.<\/strong> Although, there are always risks associated with taking care of an animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOne of the biggest problems with using grass is that it can be dug into. Rabbits are natural diggers. In the wild, they dig burrows and warrens that are sometimes 4 feet deep. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSo your rabbit will want to dig, and once they discover that there isn’t anything keeping them in their run, they will dig out and escape.<\/strong> This will put them in danger of things that wouldn’t bother them otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n“They will dig out and escape if you aren’t careful. This is the most serious of drawbacks to grass.” <\/em><\/p>– Laura Pierce (Rabbitinformer.com)<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAlso, if your bunny can dig out, then a predator can easily dig into the run itself.<\/strong> This can be very dangerous for your rabbit, as it will cause stress and even untimely death.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnother thing that makes grass difficult is that it won’t hold up after the time that your rabbits spend it there. Their constant running around and chewing will cause the grass to break down and may lead to just a dirt floor.<\/strong> This can become very unappealing for your rabbit.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYour rabbit will most likely be very apt to a clean living space, so keeping the run clean from excrement will be necessary.<\/strong> Grass can prove difficult to keep clean from poop, especially if it is fresh. This can make it difficult for your rabbit to enjoy itself in its run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n