Is it okay to keep a rabbit outdoors?

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AshleyShine

New member
I'm probably getting a bunny soon, and I'm wondering if I could keep it outside in a hutch. Would that be safe? Or should I just get a pen indoors?

Thanks.

P.S. Our neighborhood's been known to have raccoons and coyotes...
 
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Anne

Member
Yes it's okay, but it's not the best environment for a rabbit. Rabbits lead far better and healthier lives when they are kept inside. They are also much friendlier and live a lot longer. I would really get a pen for them indoors, especially if your neighbourhood has coyotes.
 
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Marissa

Member
its fine if u have a predator proof hutch, but if you have the option to have him inside then bring him in, unfortunately for me I do not have that option so my rabbit is an outdoor one, but i'd bring him in if theres coyotes and raccoons!
 
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Anne

Member
Yes it's okay, but it's not the best environment for a rabbit. Rabbits lead far better and healthier lives when they are kept inside. They are also much friendlier and live a lot longer. I would really get a pen for them indoors, especially if your neighbourhood has coyotes.
 
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Sarah

Active member
Your bunny will be 100 % fine outside in regards to weather.

If it is in a hutch put some hay inside for it to make a nest.
If it's in a cage make sure 2 walls and the ceiling are cover to keep out the cold and rain. You should give him/her a nest box to help keep them warm

Raccoons have never tried to go after our bunnies but if the coyotes find out he's their you might be im trouble....

Good Luck
 
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Marissa

Member
its fine if u have a predator proof hutch, but if you have the option to have him inside then bring him in, unfortunately for me I do not have that option so my rabbit is an outdoor one, but i'd bring him in if theres coyotes and raccoons!
 
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Sarah

Active member
Your bunny will be 100 % fine outside in regards to weather.

If it is in a hutch put some hay inside for it to make a nest.
If it's in a cage make sure 2 walls and the ceiling are cover to keep out the cold and rain. You should give him/her a nest box to help keep them warm

Raccoons have never tried to go after our bunnies but if the coyotes find out he's their you might be im trouble....

Good Luck
 
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Sarah

Active member
Your bunny will be 100 % fine outside in regards to weather.

If it is in a hutch put some hay inside for it to make a nest.
If it's in a cage make sure 2 walls and the ceiling are cover to keep out the cold and rain. You should give him/her a nest box to help keep them warm

Raccoons have never tried to go after our bunnies but if the coyotes find out he's their you might be im trouble....

Good Luck
 
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Sarah

Active member
Your bunny will be 100 % fine outside in regards to weather.

If it is in a hutch put some hay inside for it to make a nest.
If it's in a cage make sure 2 walls and the ceiling are cover to keep out the cold and rain. You should give him/her a nest box to help keep them warm

Raccoons have never tried to go after our bunnies but if the coyotes find out he's their you might be im trouble....

Good Luck
 
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Marissa

Member
its fine if u have a predator proof hutch, but if you have the option to have him inside then bring him in, unfortunately for me I do not have that option so my rabbit is an outdoor one, but i'd bring him in if theres coyotes and raccoons!
 
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Sarah

Active member
Your bunny will be 100 % fine outside in regards to weather.

If it is in a hutch put some hay inside for it to make a nest.
If it's in a cage make sure 2 walls and the ceiling are cover to keep out the cold and rain. You should give him/her a nest box to help keep them warm

Raccoons have never tried to go after our bunnies but if the coyotes find out he's their you might be im trouble....

Good Luck
 
S

Sarah

Active member
Your bunny will be 100 % fine outside in regards to weather.

If it is in a hutch put some hay inside for it to make a nest.
If it's in a cage make sure 2 walls and the ceiling are cover to keep out the cold and rain. You should give him/her a nest box to help keep them warm

Raccoons have never tried to go after our bunnies but if the coyotes find out he's their you might be im trouble....

Good Luck
 
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