Outdoor Rabbit HutchA good outdoor rabbit hutch should protect the rabbit from weather. A roof is a must and very important to protect the rabbit from the rain and direct sunshine, unless you place it under house roof such as on the porch. Solid walls or at least hutch cover is required to protect from the strong wind and in winter time. It also should give protection against predators such as dogs, snakes, hawks and others. The roof, the walls and the floors should be tight enough to prevent the predators to get through the hutch. It’s important also there’s a hiding place in part of the hutch for the rabbit to hide from something frightening him, to feel secure. If such area doesn’t exist you may place a nest box or any box inside the hutch.
Do you have an Outdoor Hutch for your rabbit? Share with us what looks like it is and submit here! The ideal area to place the outdoor hutch is on dry location, quite situation, get morning sunshine and good airflow. Some peoples prefer to put it a bit far from the house to prevent the odor. Rabbits are sensitive to dampness. Dry location will prevent the rabbit to easily get sick, besides it keeps the hutch cleaner. Rabbits are basically prey animal so they also very sensitive to sounds. This instinct keeps them stays alive in nature. “Unsecure” and too noisy sounds may make the rabbit stress. Morning sunshine is very good for rabbit’s health. It also kills germs in the hutch. Good airflow is required to keep the odor away. What Kind of Outdoor Rabbit Hutch do You Have?
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