Outdoor Rabbit Hutches - 6 Tips to Remember to Build a Good Shelter For Your Bunnies

Outdoor rabbit hutches come in a whole range oftoxic for them.
sizes and styles. People tend to think that a small one- Since you want to keep your rabbits outside, they
seems fine for one or two rabbits, and that big onesare probably are going to spend their whole life in the
are suitable if you are having or planning on havinghutch so try to give them as much space as possible.
multiple rabbits.- The rabbit house should be separated in half by a
The facts about rabbits is even if they look fine in apanel to create a compartment for the rabbit to hide,
small hutch, they need as much space as possible toseek shelter from the elements and get warm during
run and exercise.the cold nights.
You can find outdoor rabbit hutches already built that- The floor on the rabbit house should not be made
you can install in your backyard. But there are severalof wire, like most of them are. It would be best to
factors to keep in mind before you make thatbe made of a thick hard plastic panel, just like the
purchase.bottom of a indoor cage, easy to clean with a hose.
- First of all your rabbit hutch should be at least threeRabbits will use a litter box if you provide them with
feet above the ground to protect the bunnies fromone and it would be a lot cleaner for them too.
the elements and potential predators. Dogs, cats,It is very hard to find a rabbit hutch that meet all
raccoons or foxes are going to try to get yourthese needs and the price of already made hutches
rabbits in way that you cannot imagine. The rabbitis a lot higher than what it cost to make one
needs a place to hide to feel at least secure enoughyourself.
or they may just die from fright.A good alternative to buying is to get a good set of
- The fencing around the rabbit run should be berriedplans and custom made the size according with what
about a foot under neath solid ground to preventyou need and what you want for your pets. Your
dogs to dig under it.hutch will be a lot safer and will provide your animals
- A rabbit hutch should never be made of treateda much better living area.
wood. Rabbits are chewers and that kind of wood is