What is best, a house rabbit or one kept outside?

Answer 1

well.. this is a very touchy subject.. and i have to say both will be fine..

but, there are things to consider before making your decision..

if a rabbit is kept inside, you have to make sure not to place it where their is drafts.. you have to be able to keep a rabbit cool when it gets hot.. you have to rabbit proof your house, you have to be sure its okay with you if your rabbit chews up your furniture.. but a rabbit kept inside will get the love that it needs and it will be very socialized.. and theres the poop issue. most rabbits can be potty trained.. usually a fixed rabbit will be better at this.. oh, and males spray, so if you keep a buck inside, and not fixed, be sure you can handle the smell of rabbit urine!!

now, for the outdoor rabbits.. since im a breeder, i keep my rabbits outside in outdoor hutches.. but there are things to consider.. is the rabbit out of the elements?? rain, wind, and sun.. there are predators, so is your rabbit going to be safe from them? rabbits can get heart attacks if scared by a predator..

these are the major things to consider before making up your mind whether to keep rabbits inside or outside..

Answer 2

A house rabbit is easier to tame, but is at more risk from hazards such as chewing electric cables. An indoor rabbit will need an indoor cage and run to keep him safe when you're out.
Outdoor rabbits won't suffer from being kept in a warm dry hutch, so whatever is most conveniant for you.
But I'd say also make him an outdoor run or fence off an area of the garden for him, its a dull life for a rabbit when you're not allowed fresh air, sunshine and a nibble at some grass.

Answer 3

I, like many other people, would say inside. Rabbits kept outside often get forgotten and neglected. There is lots of info available in books and the web about house training a rabbit. Just make sure you rabbit proof your house first for their sake and yours.

Answer 4

I have a rabbit and he is the cutest sweetest thing in the world. When we got him we fully intended for him to be inside, however he started to smell. No matter how clean we kept his cage, he would smell. We eventually came to the realization that he needed to be outside. He now has a wonderful cage outside and seems to be very happy with it. In closing I think that a rabbit should be kept outside.

Answer 5

house rabbits can be toilet trained but a nice warm hutch and big run around it is much nicer for the animal itself. If you live somewhere cold though remember to bring the rabbit in hutch into the garage or house on really cold nights. You can buy a little thermal hutch cover to keep it warm also.

Answer 6

i've never heard of pet rabbits being kept outside only the ones raised for food on farms..be warned that if a rabbit is left to freely roam the house it will be messy

Answer 7

You must have never had a pet rabbit before..Do you know how much they can poop? Keep it outside..You will only have a big mess to clean up about 50 times a day if kept inside...

Answer 8

I keep my indoor, as we live in a flat. He has the run of the house a few hours a day. He is now toilet trained, however if you get a male (like me) you will need to neuter him, as they use poop to mark territory. They will, however chew all your wires and buttons of your remote control, so try never to give him a taste for it.
As for the smell, ... what smell? Unless you plan to clean his toilet once a week, like some people do, there is no smell. Your toilet would smell worse if you only flushed once a weeeeeek. They do shed though. I've had 13 dogs and 3 cats in my life, and there is no way I will keep one of those again, too much trouble.
Best of luck!

Answer 9

I have a house rabbit and as long as you train it properly to use the toilet box, you wont have any problems. The only thing is you will have to move everything that you don't want chewed. Its like having a baby crawling around so you have to pick up everything that you don't want it to get at!

Answer 10

Keep rabbits in a hutch with a space for them to go outside in a 'run' that is secure to prevent cats and other creatures killing them.

If they live in your house they keep leaving little presents for you everywhere. These little presents look like raisins/currants to small people (children).