{"id":925,"date":"2021-02-01T16:30:53","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T16:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/?p=925"},"modified":"2021-05-25T21:13:56","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T21:13:56","slug":"how-to-keep-a-rabbit-outside-5-things-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rabbitinformer.com\/how-to-keep-a-rabbit-outside-5-things-you-need\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep a Rabbit Outside: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The practice of keeping a rabbit outdoors has received opposition throughout the years. However, with proper care and attention, an outdoor rabbit can be both happy and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To keep a rabbit outside, ensure the rabbit has a proper hutch that provides space and protection, a companion for social interaction, a clean space, a playpen for exercise, and protection from the weather. These are necessities and will allow an outdoor rabbit to remain safe and content.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The above-mentioned ideas will ensure your rabbit receives adequate care. Below, we will dive into how these five steps can be accomplished. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your rabbit is a creature of exercise, movement, and curiosity. Rabbits don’t like being cooped up, it makes them feel trapped and uncomfortable. They prefer to have grass to run on and fresh air to breathe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Being outside provides this for your rabbits and allows them to be in their own element. Rabbits need 3-5 hours of exercise per day and that can be difficult for a rabbit to get if they are stuck inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, rabbits who are cooped up in a house often get into trouble where they aren’t meant to be. Trouble can be seen with their own health or the protection of your household objects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rabbits love to chew on anything and everything they can. They will chew on wires, shoes, paper, and remotes. Whereas if they are outside they will chew on grass and hay and other landscape objects. This is better to keep your bunny safe anyway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n COMMON QUESTION:<\/strong> What about small pests, like ants, can they hurt my rabbit if he’s kept outside? Yes, ants can be harmful to your rabbit, but some ants are more harmful than others. Find out more about which ants are a real problem, and what you should do about it if you see them in your rabbit’s cage, in my article all about the dangers of ants on pet rabbits here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you live in a place with extreme weather, like lots of yearly snowfall, there are some things listed on my page all about keeping rabbits out in the snow<\/a> that will help you keep your pet comfortable. But obviously, it’s preferable not to keep your pet outdoors in these conditions if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buying a hutch for your rabbit is a pivotal aspect of providing your rabbit with a proper outside home. Rabbits need plenty of space to play, sleep, and exercise. Your rabbit should be able to move in all directions and be able to hop at least four times<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your rabbit is unable to take multiple hops and move freely, then the hutch is too small. Hutches that are too small for your rabbit can result in health complications. The larger the hutch, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below is a list of hutches that can be purchased for your rabbit. The hutches below will provide your rabbit with plenty of space.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Keep Your Rabbit Outside<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Keep Rabbits Outside<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Buy the Correct Hutch for Your Rabbit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n