He was moved outdoors in the summer and got stung by bees and now that it's winter his water bottle freezes solid all the time he was bought out of a warm pet store last year and spent all this time indoors until the summer of course. I think he should be indoors but they think its better for him to be out what do you think?
2006-12-17 21:41:16 · 12 answers · asked by Amanda 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If you keep a bunny indoors with you, he'll really become attached to you, and you'll have a much more rewarding relationship with him. He'll also live much longer if you keep him inside. I've written an article on this too -
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunnyhouserabbits.html
Have a read of my page, above, and you'll be armed with lots of arguments to persuade your folks why outdoors is SO dangerous for rabbits.
Also, not enough people know that rabbits can become really affectionate with their humans, if we just give our time and patience. Just remember that rabbits are very sensitive and feel vulnerable, and as a result want to be very aware of their surroundings. Just lay on the ground for a minute and look at the world from their eyes, and you'll understand better why they're so sensitive and a little insecure - everything looks so big from their viewpoint -
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunnybonding.html
Bunnies can also be toilet trained with relative success -
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunnyhouserabbits.html#toilet
Here's a few more excellent articles on why rabbits should live indoors with you -
http://www.tagyerit.com/hopline/cold.htm
http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a/?once=true&
http://www.rabbit.org/
http://www.muridae.com/rabbits/rabbittalk.html - this one is SO good - how to translate bunny behaviour and language.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AmVwuwYeeKDZ58Zd.L169SLsy6IX?qid=20060725170557AAUOWsu
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/
http://au.geocities.com/leaswebsite/bunnyhouserabbits.html - this is my site - please have a browse and best of luck to you and your bunn!
2006-12-20 17:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lea 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a rabbit for over 5 yrs, it was always outside . I made sure the hutch was off the ground, that she had plenty of warm hay or straw, that she had an area in the hutch that was completely enclosed cept for the entrance(her bedroom), that kept out the draughts,and I always covered the hutch up at night. I found she didnt drink much anyway, provided she had plenty of green feed. If you're really worried, a garage or shed may be good, but , not indoors, nope, it is not a dog or cat it is a rabbit.How do they manage in the wild? Perfectly well.
2006-12-17 22:03:29 · answer #2 · answered by Daydreamer 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really depends on where you live. and what temp. what we do is take ours in the basement if it gets single digits. but if he's getting stung, you might want to at least move him to a different location.
I have also heard of indoor bunnies chewing ferncher, but he got over it
If your rabbit isn't used to winter temps, he should definitely at least be in a garage
2006-12-17 22:25:39 · answer #3 · answered by bianka w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bunny should definitely be indoors. They can be litter trained very easily. I don't think putting it outside has any benefits good or bad for this rabbit. Being indoors will give it a sense of security and warmth.
2006-12-17 21:58:20 · answer #4 · answered by ryft2k1 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its definately better for him to be indoors. Here is a great website on all things house rabbits. If you can't convince them to bring him indoors perhaps you contact the House Rabbit Society and give him to them so he can have a better life. http://www.rabbit.org
2006-12-17 23:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if his water bottle is freezing I would say indoors. at least into the garage. is there some way to cover his hutch? rabbits don't do well in extreme temps. hope this helps
2006-12-17 21:46:33 · answer #6 · answered by cattledog_vinnie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Indoor rabbits freeze and you can spend more time with him indoors. Where would you rather live?
2006-12-17 23:39:21 · answer #7 · answered by Plank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should be indoor because is winder time and is very cold out there. I mean some human can't even stand being out side in the cold and they are stronger then a bunny, your bunny migh die because of the cold... so u should keep it inside.
2006-12-18 06:52:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pet rabbits really should be indoors.
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