Keeping Rabbits As Pets Outdoors

Rabbits need a very diverse diet of pellets hay fruits and vegetables as well as treats.

Keeping rabbits as pets outdoors. You can keep it in a cage and let it hop around in the yard 4 times a week. Rabbits are quiet and don t require much physical space. Regardless of the purpose it s important to become familiar with their specific needs. Keeping pet rabbits requires the owner to know and understand the needs and requirements of their pet including their dietary needs.

Do not think that if you are living in the suburbs there is no danger to your rabbits. You may argue that there are no predators in your area. Rabbits should also have plenty of fresh leafy greens and vegetables such as broccoli spinach brussel sprouts celery and others. While some may raise rabbits as pets others may choose to raise them for meat.

When housed outside they need a large hutch which is safe from predators cats dogs foxes. However rabbits aren t suitable pets for everyone. Chewing continuously throughout the day also helps keep your rabbit s teeth worn down and can prevent dental disease. However some foods are toxic to rabbitsand should be avoided.

There are many reasons to begin keeping backyard bunnies. Rabbits need protection from predators at all times. This should be insect mosquito proof and protect rabbits from extreme weather. Make great low maintenance pets and can be kept as indoor pets or outdoor pets.

With the right care and attention rabbits make good pets. Position the hutch so it is also protected from weather on a verandah or deck. Rabbits need a dry clean ventilated safe well placed and relatively roomy home to thrive. Having ample protection from the elements and predators is your main concern.

Why rabbits are the best pets. These should make up about 15 of your rabbits diet. You do not have to keep them inside unless it is too cold. They re also small gentle and easy to clean up after.

Ideally a hutch for two medium sized rabbits should measure 150 x 60 x 60cm. The hutch should allow shade during the heat of the day and shelter from strong winds. Modern outdoor hutches with multiple levels and or rooms are suitable for pet rabbits. However they do need exercise to stay healthy.

The days of thinking it acceptable to keep a pet rabbit in a small isolated hutch are in the past. You can also construct your own bunny home. We wrote about them in another blog which you can read here. Rabbits are very low maintenance requiring only food shelter and water.

Mice hamsters guinea pigs etc. But if your hutch is smaller consider adding a separate run in the garden or allowing some daily supervised exercise for your pets outside the cage.