Does Anyone Have Any Good Advice on Rabbit Care in Winter?

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4 Responses to “Does Anyone Have Any Good Advice on Rabbit Care in Winter?”

1. Robert S says:

   July 14, 2011 at 3:57 pm

   Make sure they have a good sized box with a hole in it. Fill the box with hay or straw so they can get out of the weather and stay warm. Feed and water. A covered wood box that won’t leak is the best. Don’t put plastic around them. and don’t give them any artificial heat unless you do it every day. In the wild they would use grass,hay, leaves or straw to keep warm. They will be fine. No plastic, and no heating pad.

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2. steph says:

   July 14, 2011 at 4:32 pm

   If there is an area that is wire instead of completely wooden, you can put thick hardware plastic around that area. Also make sure they have lots of bedding in thier hutch, especially the area where they sleep.

   I put plastic on all four sides of my rabbits pen. The bottom is is wire on one side, so they get plenty air through the bottom if they need it, and the part that isnt wired is completely enclosed with with either wood or plastic. My rabbits seem to be okay through the winter, at times i even think they like the cold, or atleast more so than those hot steamy summer days.

   Oh yeh, I use aspen bedding. And if it gets below freezing, check on their water alot. The water bowls/bottles freeze easily and need changing often. I like plastic dishes- the water doesnt freeze as fast.

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3. ice queen says:

   July 14, 2011 at 4:59 pm

   some times you cant bring them inside as its not practical if they have to live out side bed them on a thick layer of straw,and line the bottom of the cage with newspaper,it helps them keep warm.
   cover the cage with thick blankets and put a water proof cover on top,

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4. William B says:

   July 14, 2011 at 5:36 pm

   wrap the hutch in plastic, to keep the wind off them, don,t make it to tight, they will survive, keep fresh water to them, did that to mine.

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