so we just found out recently my mom is allergic to most pet dander,and i love animals so i wanted to get a rabbit but the only way i can get one is if it can stay outside, in our in closed porch. the porch is not heated and still gets cold but it would be protected from drafts. I relize how big of a responsibility this is i have owned many pets which all lived happy lives and died of old age so all i want to know is if its true a rabbit can live comfortably in the cold? thank you for any answers!
2007-12-08 15:51:42 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Most definatley yes. I bred rabbits and i live in ALASKA!
haha it's fine just as long as they have a hutch with that's heated and a heated water bowl so their water doesn't freeze.
(Besides you dont really want to have pet rabbits inside your house because they stink up your whole house!) And plus just give them lots of room to run around in outside.
2007-12-08 20:15:58 · answer #1 · answered by Alex Z 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Rabbits Outside Winter
2017-01-16 05:31:34 · answer #2 · answered by ortizconcepcion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits sure can ! But if you keep it in the porch have it in a built wooden hutch, that is insulated or has tons of straw in it to keep itself warm + a wire floor in the run area. The other thing is that in the porch, the rabbit will need some air circulation in order for bacteria + disease not to develope causing your rabbit respiratory problems. Even a porch window opened just a crack would help. Keep other pets away from it, they can get spooked easy. Especially if the other pets are looking at it as lunch. The run part of the hutch should be open on 2 sides this is also good for ventilation.
Have you thought of what you're going to use as a tray to catch any of the poop that goes thru the wire flooring ? This can make a big mess + stink it up alot. If you can get ahold of a large tub container, add lots of shavings in it to make cleaning easier. Give it some ice instead of a water bottle in freezing temperatures, they love it. Buy a slicker brush to brush him everyday, they shed 2 - 3 times a yr + you can get pretty hairy lol.
1 of the things I dont like about keeping a rabbit outdoors is that they don't get as much attention, but keeping yours in a porch you would go + see it more besides just feeding it. Without enough attention, a rabbits will go wild so to speak. They are unused to being handled + are pretty scared. Like starting from scratch.
A properly housed rabbit can easily handle the cold than it can the heat.
2007-12-08 16:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by toobingaddict 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, a rabbit will stand the stress of cold weather much better than they handle the stress associated with extreme heat. Keeping your rabbit in the garage or shelter and the cage should be located near a fence or wall to break the wind. To protect your pet from wind and rain, install a back and sides to the cage. Throw a tarp over the cage during a severe storm. Provide your rabbits with shelter from the wind, extra hay and blanket inside their boxes for insulation and, most importantly, adequate water. Use water crocks during winter because water bottle tubes freeze quickly and provide nothing but frustration to your rabbit. Crocks need to be changed at least twice a day because they freeze solid within a short time. Water is essential. Even though you leave your rabbit outdoor, you need to care for your rabbit essential needs and play with them.
2007-12-08 16:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by joey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They actually do better in cold weather than hot weather. If it doesn't get down to 10 degrees every day for a month , they'll be fine. Make sure they have protection from rain,wind, and dampness. If it gets really cold for long periods of time, they would benefit from a wooden box to snuggle up in. My rabbits stay out year round, and have no problems at all.
2007-12-08 15:58:02 · answer #5 · answered by stulisa42 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I dont think you should leave it on the porch. Get it a hutch that sits like 4 feet off the ground in your backyard, have part of it closed in and part of it open more like a cage. Keep lots of straw and bedding in it too. If it gets too cold, cover the hutch with a tarp. Rabbits live in burrows underground where its warmer, so you may have to recreate that environment. The only good thing about a back enclosed porch like that is that theres no wind, the coldness is still the same.
2007-12-08 16:00:35 · answer #6 · answered by Katey 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should just wait until you are more prepared to own an animal. Yes, the rabbit can be in an enclosed patio with proper cage, etc. just make sure that you are properly cleaning the cage on a regular basis. However, if you love pets...that's a good thing but maybe you should wait until perhaps you live on your own or maybe purchase a smaller rodent that you can keep in your room and give tons of attention.
2007-12-08 18:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes they do loads better in cold than heat. what ur describing sounds great. they can live down to -5 provided they are protected from dampness and wind. They do like some hay or bedding to curl up in or a box when it's cold so it'll help their body stay warm. Sorta like a mini dog house for a bunny. They do cold a lot better than heat. Bunnies can have heat stroke and die at 70 degrees in extreme cases. Best of luck with ur bunny, they are awesome.
2007-12-08 15:56:45 · answer #8 · answered by bonnieblue716 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2014-09-25 13:34:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes they can live comfortably, i have 2 rabbits and this is their second year being outside during winter months. their water freezes very quickly though, so you have to change it sometimes 2 times a day. give them lots of hay, and put plastic sheets on the sides of the hutch as a way to insulate it.
hope this helps!
2007-12-08 15:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by samiam27876 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋