i have an albino bunny and he's living outside in a cage. i am affraid of leaving him out in the cold, because it's going to start snowing anyday now. how can i protect him from the cold while leaving him in his cage?
2007-11-05 08:36:44 · 6 answers · asked by foxxy lady 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
all my rabbits and guineas stay outside thru the cold weather..i make sure they are warm and fed, the funny thing is i have a mum and daughter in a l.a.r.g.e hutch with run attatched so they come and go as they like and you would think with it getting cold they would want to be inside in the warm snug hay???...not them 2 they stay out in the run all throught he cold weather..no joke, thats how they have been for the last 7 years , i used to shut them in there cage with no run acess when the cold weather came but they thumped and thumped till the ramp broke so now they just do as they please, my other rabbit whos very old lives all snug with his guinea pig pals and does fine over the winter i just make sure they have sh.t loadsa warm bedding ..in your case its your choice xx oh and i will add that they arent exposed to the cold weather i cover them over with warm wooly blankets except in the summer
2007-11-05 09:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by greyhound mummy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bunnys can take a lot of cold if they are protected from the wind and rain and have access to food and liquid water. Many bunny's freeze because their water freezes and they can't process their dry rabbit pellets without it.
Make sure they have a place to get out of the wind and weather, a sturdy box with straw in it is good, and on days below freezing, you MUST make sure they have liquid water two or three times a day.
If your schedule will not permit you to bring them water that often, find an indoor spot for them in freezing weather.
Please do not use an electric heating pad with rabbits. They will chew the wire and either electrocute themselves or start a fire.
2007-11-05 09:50:11 · answer #2 · answered by eiere 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you live, bringing him inside is probably best. If the temp get below -20 C then he might not survive the winter.
You shouldn't just bring him in, bring him into the coolest room of your house for a few days to allow him a adjust to a different temp. Then move to a more permanent place.
If bringing him inside is absolutely impossible, move him to a place that is sheltered form the wind and snow. Provide lots of straw and hay for warmth. Give him a box to hide in that has lots of room to move around. Make sure to change water a few times a day so it doesn't freeze solid. Provide more pellets so he doesn't get too thin.
2007-11-05 09:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by Kate M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have a garage? if so then put him in there, cover the cage with a thick blanket or a few blankets. Make sure you have space where air can get through to the bunny though, you don't want to sufficate it. but dont go by my word im not a vet, those are just some suggestions. you should call your local vet for the best answers ^^
2007-11-05 08:44:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can, please bring your rabbit indoors. Get a used cage (lots in bargain hunters and such) and keep him in your basement if you have to. Just make sure he gets supervised time outside his cage every day.
My 2 rabbits are indoors. I got a 4 foot by 4 foot dog run.
It fits nicely in my living room, and they have tons of room to hop around.
I would feel too worried about leaving the rabbit outside, as the wind can get quite nasty. It's just for a few months that you'll have him inside!
2007-11-05 09:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by Kipling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now you could go buy him a heating pad or you could buy a smaller cage and stay inside.
2007-11-05 08:42:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋