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Preparing your rabbits for Winter

November 26, 2014 By Paul Wise Leave a Comment

rabbit in bobbleHow to prepare your rabbits for Winter:

Wild rabbits huddle underground to share body heat in the winter, but pet rabbits are put at risk if their owners fail to take the necessary steps to protect them.

Outdoor living:
The most important thing is to have a really sturdy house for your rabbits. Hutches should always be waterproof, kept away from draughts and include a run. Lots of extra straw should be put in if it gets damp. In really bad weather, you should be ready to move the hutch inside.

Moving Indoors:
If your rabbits are old, thin or young, they may be particularly susceptible to the cold and you might want to move them indoors for the winter. Minimise stress by putting familiar smelling items in the new environment, such as toys and used but unsoiled bedding. Outdoor rabbits can also be encouraged to use a litter tray indoors.

Health:
During colds spells, check on your rabbits more often than you would normally. If your rabbits are showing any signs of distress due to the cold – having laboured breathing, eating less or not moving as much, for example – warm them up and seek medical advice. Rabbits can’t make a noise if they are distressed, unlike cats or dogs, so it is up to the owner to be vigilant.

Exercise:
Rabbits are athletic and sociable, so during the winter it is vitally important that they are still able to behave naturally. This includes being able to run, dig, jump and forage, so they need daily access to a safe exercise area.

Diet:
It is important to provide rabbits with safe, fresh leafy greens every day. Grass seeds can be grown in trays so that grass can still be included in their diet. Never feed greens or vegetables that are frosty or frozen as these can harm rabbits. Also. be aware that rabbits may drink more in the winter if their access to grass is limited.

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